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4-Feb-2008
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Student of Life
 
Join Date: Mar-2006
Location: Castroville,Texas
Country: USA
USDA Zone: 8b-9a
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David and Goliath
(Or how to put a 15 foot 50 Gallon Bald Cypress into a 24X17X4 inch Pot!)
Meet the contestants in this battle! David aka Redhawkbonsai Goliath aka Bald Cypress The arena was at David's home and several folks came out to watch this happen ( A few had big doubts) but the line had been drawn in the sand! Mom (More of this saga tomorrow  )
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Student of Life Student of Nature "From bonsai we receive peace of mind, health and a life’s pursuit. We can also learn generosity, patience and even philosophy about life. We can also have the good fortune to make friends of all nationalities and races with whom we share a mutual trust and respect. This is all thanks to bonsai." "Saburo Kato" http://gongshi.freeforums.org/index.php http://bonsaivaultforum.freeforums.org/portal.php Last edited by irene_b : 4-Feb-2008 at 01:35 AM. |
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4-Feb-2008
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bonsaiTALK Master Chief
Join Date: Jan-2008
Location: Sydney
Country: AUstralia
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i dont get what your trying to say
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4-Feb-2008
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bend me twist me
 
Join Date: Jul-2006
Location: melbourne
Country: australia
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go the hawk!
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4-Feb-2008
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Not to be taken seriously
Join Date: Nov-2007
Location: Adelaide
Country: South Australia
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nice mom.
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4-Feb-2008
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bonsaiTALK Master
Join Date: Sep-2006
Location: Sydney
Country: Australia
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Hi Mom (gah, American spelling),
Is it collected? Is it growing in a pond or watertight container? Any idea on the age of this thing? JayC |
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4-Feb-2008
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bonsaiTALK Master Chief
Join Date: Jan-2004
Location: South Texas
Country: U.S.A.
USDA Zone: 9-10
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I wish I could have been there.But since I couldn't be...I'm anxiously awaiting pics.I also hope this was well attended.
andy
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bonsaiTALK Master
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4-Feb-2008
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Student of Life
Join Date: Mar-2006
Location: Castroville,Texas
Country: USA
USDA Zone: 8b-9a
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And now for more pics!
The helpers. Mom
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Student of Life Student of Nature "From bonsai we receive peace of mind, health and a life’s pursuit. We can also learn generosity, patience and even philosophy about life. We can also have the good fortune to make friends of all nationalities and races with whom we share a mutual trust and respect. This is all thanks to bonsai." "Saburo Kato" http://gongshi.freeforums.org/index.php http://bonsaivaultforum.freeforums.org/portal.php |
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4-Feb-2008
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Student of Life
Join Date: Mar-2006
Location: Castroville,Texas
Country: USA
USDA Zone: 8b-9a
AHS Heat Zone: 10
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And the next set.
After a fierce battle, David was looking kind of tired, but Goliath was taught the ways of a Bonsaist. Mom
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Student of Life Student of Nature "From bonsai we receive peace of mind, health and a life’s pursuit. We can also learn generosity, patience and even philosophy about life. We can also have the good fortune to make friends of all nationalities and races with whom we share a mutual trust and respect. This is all thanks to bonsai." "Saburo Kato" http://gongshi.freeforums.org/index.php http://bonsaivaultforum.freeforums.org/portal.php Last edited by irene_b : 4-Feb-2008 at 02:46 PM. |
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4-Feb-2008
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Student of Life
Join Date: Mar-2006
Location: Castroville,Texas
Country: USA
USDA Zone: 8b-9a
AHS Heat Zone: 10
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And I don't think you folks can believe I only took a few pics
 .Mom And yup that is a foot and toes in that pot! (I think David has done this more than a few times by himself)
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Student of Life Student of Nature "From bonsai we receive peace of mind, health and a life’s pursuit. We can also learn generosity, patience and even philosophy about life. We can also have the good fortune to make friends of all nationalities and races with whom we share a mutual trust and respect. This is all thanks to bonsai." "Saburo Kato" http://gongshi.freeforums.org/index.php http://bonsaivaultforum.freeforums.org/portal.php |
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