What if You Didn't do Bonsai?

Attila

Before I started bonsai I used to collect all kinds of plants and trees and grow them in pots.
Even when I was a kid, I used to do that with my father.

So, I would probably just grow plants as a hobby, and if there was no bonsai, eventually I would have invented it

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Bonsainut

Q:What Would Do If U Didnt Have Bonsai?

A: Get back into my other hobby, secret Agent international spying or stare into space blankly, one of those.

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DavidN

I would play a lot more golf on the weekends and in the warmer months I would play after work.

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FredL

OK, first, I'd probably get back into industrial-strength vegetable gardening, which I have largely given over to my wife in order to do bonsai. Second, I'd probably do alot more fishing, including taking up fly-fishing. Maybe fly-tying. Thirdly, more hiking. Fourthly, I'd probably take up small game hunting, primarily squirrel hunting. Fifthly, I'd probably put more effort into our weekly Dungeons and Dragons game.

And, yes, I've kept aquariums most of my life but I don't think I'd go back into that rather than the aforementioned activities.

Sad to say, I guess I might as well confess my TV watching would likely increase!

Fred

RedPine

Things I have done,some I still do, and would probally pick back up insted of bonsai.
I spent about 9 yrs. on top of a skateboard,collected and bred Betta,collected comics and action figures,collected chinese coins,collected and sold used books, pursued the world of chinese martial arts,taking a stab at speaking Japanese and Mandirin,lived homeless for a short spell,videogames & tv,some day I will wise up and try the college thing-I hope!& of course get a real job!!

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David Chauvin

The one major drawback to bonsai is their need for constant care. This makes extended travel difficult. I used to do multiweek trips to go river running, diving, hiking, camping, etc. I still take shorter trips, but find it difficult to leave my trees in the care of anyone else for an extended period of time. Also, a large part of the cash I spent on travel now goes into my new passion.

BTW,,,I also have a small freshwater tank.

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Dale Cochoy

Wow! A lot of talented people out there!

Years ago when wilder I was into building custom choppers ( almost 30 years before it was cool to watch them on Discovery channel :>) I did it all, the painting, molding, wiring, etc.

I collected guns and shot rifle/pistol target and skeet for the better part of my life ( my late father-in-law was a state skeet champ and taught me to shoot skeet when I was dating his daughter at 1 .
Made custom "Arkansas toothpick" knives and did scrimshaw handles on them ( and other stuff), built muzzle loaders and powder horns w/ scrimshaw . ( I wanted to do this for a job but no one will pay for your time....kinda like great pottery!)

My wife and I used to shoot bows and shoot in archery club contests.

Got started in bonsai in 1978.

I've just recently gotten interested in pistol shooting again.

oh!
and I have a koi pond and a 70 gal. freshwater tank in my family room.

Dale

P.S. Now.....If I just had all that money back!!!....

I could buy a new Harley and start all over again! :>) :>)

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John Dixon

I would take up martial arts again. I would also shoot in competition more. My main focus would be long-range rifle shooting (1000 yards and more). I have a State Arms .50 caliber that I would love to shoot a LOT more. About $3 every time it goes boom. And that's me hand-loading. Factory stuff is close to $5 a pop.

I have to say I'm glad that bonsai "bit" me though. It keeps me in close proximity to my kids so I can drop the shears and throw the ball/frisbee etc. from time to time.

John

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John Dixon

Si vis pacem parabellum

Stay off the trails of others, that's where the booby-traps are.

John Dixon

Whoops,

Guilty on the aquarium (55 gallon fresh) and Koi pond too.

John

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John Dixon

Si vis pacem parabellum

Stay off the trails of others, that's where the booby-traps are.