8th U.S. National Bonsai Exhibition, Rochester, NY, USA, September 9-10, 2023

I was smart enough to contact Sara Rayner over a month go and picked out a pot that she put my name on and brought to the shows. From previous years I know her pots tend to disappear QUICKLY.

Lot of stuff sells even before the exhibition opens.
 
Shout to @Sansokuu for the pins! They’re legit!


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Got my pin and a Mary Lai pot :) I have the perfect azalea for this. I had two other Naos in my hand and should have bought them, but I didn’t know when I’d have trees for them so left them for others. I’m going to regret that, I’m certain of it. They all sold pretty fast after I put them back!

Nice to meet you both, you were both quite busy so I didn’t linger and let you get to it :)

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I have a weekend pass for sale if anyone needs one! My gf didnt make it to the show.
 
Where’s everybody at!? I’m the one with the big moustache and crabapple tshirt. Say hi!
Howdy!
Over 200 trees easily distracted.
Was good to meet @Dav4 @Hartinez @Shogun610 and of course @Adair M again. Rascal!
Love you guys. Thanx for being so nice!!
 

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Howdy!
Over 200 trees easily distracted.
Was good to meet @Dav4 @Hartinez @Shogun610 and of course @Adair M again. Rascal!
Love you guys. Thanx for being so nice!!
Great to meet all of you hope to see you guys again some time !! I’m Bonsai drunk .. awesome show and sales area
 
I was smart enough to contact Sara Rayner over a month go and picked out a pot that she put my name on and brought to the shows. From previous years I know her pots tend to disappear QUICKLY.
I noticed she has no inventory on her site. Must be at the show...
 
I noticed she has no inventory on her site. Must be at the show...
Sara sent pics once of her upright cart that looked to be about head high she rolls into her kiln. Pretty sure she said today that it's around 60 cubic ft, propane. Orders 2 tons of clay at a time.

Wish I had met more of you guys, but glad to share the experience of my first show/exhibit. Safe travels every and thanks again @Sansokuu for the momento badge.
Hoping next time William uses 2 speakers in the demo area. We couldn't hear 90+% on the left side of the room what Corin Tomlinson was saying. Had a great time and no cheating on pics in the display area either 😇
 
living vicariously through this thread, jealous of all y'all!

@Sansokuu I would LOVE to get one of those pins for the Shohin School seminar if you have extras. I've always wondered the correct way to introduce myself from an online persona 🤠
 
At that time of the day I think I was litterally 5ft away from you!
Here's the sexiest man in the world of bonsai having a picture with Bjorn ;)
I think I also saw Sergio real quick in the parking lot but didnt had the chance to talk to him.
Maybe Ill see you tommorrow!
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I noticed she has no inventory on her site. Must be at the show...
I always just contact her with what shape and size I’m looking for and she’s very good about getting back to you with pictures of several pots that she has available that fit what you’re looking for.
 
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