Bonsai on the Bayou Houston, TX April 11-14, 2019

[River's Edge]

LOL - I’ve made the drive from Seattle to Houston a couple of times. I’m pretty sure it’s eleventy million miles. At least that’s how it felt.

Scott

Last fall we drove from Vancouver island to Newfoundland ( two ferry's) and then back through the northern states. The first time across Canada in 2012 we went through the states to Maine and then up to Nova Scotia and back across to Vancouver Island the northern route in Canada. We have not seen many of the southern and eastern states so that will likely be the next road trip. I think you are pretty accurate on the distance and in 2017 the trip across and back totalled 16,500 km. Give or take a few left turns and back tracks. The van stops for all Quilt Shows and Bonsai Events along the way.
I would love to take in a day workshop with Will and pick up some carving ideas. The line up for the convention looks really interesting and very high talent level.

 

[markyscott]

Last fall we drove from Vancouver island to Newfoundland ( two ferry's) and then back through the northern states. The first time across Canada in 2012 we went through the states to Maine and then up to Nova Scotia and back across to Vancouver Island the northern route in Canada. We have not seen many of the southern and eastern states so that will likely be the next road trip. I think you are pretty accurate on the distance and in 2017 the trip across and back totalled 16,500 km. Give or take a few left turns and back tracks. The van stops for all Quilt Shows and Bonsai Events along the way.
I would love to take in a day workshop with Will and pick up some carving ideas. The line up for the convention looks really interesting and very high talent level.

It’s going to be a GREAT convention, if I do say so myself, and we’re lining up workshop and demo material commensurate with the talent. I hope you make it - I’ll personally give you a big Texas welcome.

Scott

 

[JRDillWFM]

I'm really looking forward to this! I started my bonsai journey about ten months ago and have yet to attend a show. Really looking forward to seeing Ryan work, as well as the others!

 

[Chuah]

LOL - I’ve made the drive from Seattle to Houston a couple of times. I’m pretty sure it’s eleventy million miles. At least that’s how it felt.

Scott

How many days? I have been thinking of flying to Seattle to visit my son, rent a truck to shop for trees and drive back.

 

[markyscott]

How many days? I have been thinking of flying to Seattle to visit my son, rent a truck to shop for trees and drive back.

Hi Hoe. I used to do it in 4 days. Seattle to Bozeman, Bozeman to Denver, Denver to OKC, OKC to Houston. I think that was about 10 hours a day driving.

S

 

[Just another user]

Please post the details: cost, hours. Thanks

 

[JRDillWFM]

Me when hearing Ryan and Boon will be there:

 

[markyscott]

Please post the details: cost, hours. Thanks

The schedule and fees are nearly complete. I’ll post them as soon as they are ready. Thanks for your interest.
S

 

[Just another user]

The schedule and fees are nearly complete. I’ll post them as soon as they are ready. Thanks for your interest.
S

I will be there! Thanks

 

[markyscott]

I will be there! Thanks

Look forward to seeing you. We’re working hard to make sure there is something for everyone. Including shiners at the pub committee meeting every evening.

S

 

[BillsBayou]

The schedule and fees are nearly complete. I’ll post them as soon as they are ready. Thanks for your interest.
S

Is there an email list so I can have a chance at getting a slot I actually want? I don't want to miss out.

 

[markyscott]

Is there an email list so I can have a chance at getting a slot I actually want? I don't want to miss out.

Hi Bill. We’re working hard to open registration in September. A link to the online registration forms will be posted to the HBS, LSBF and ABS websites. I’ll also post it here, and to various Facebook pages. I really think you’ll like the number and variety of workshops and seminars available. Looking forward to seeing you there!

S

 

[markyscott]

Here are some links:

This is the convention Facebook page:
https://m.facebook.com/HoustonBonsai/?notif_t=page_fan¬if_id=1532624454191836&ref=m_notif

Make sure to follow the page and you’ll get updates when information becomes available.

This is the HBS website
http://houstonbonsaisociety.com

This is the HBS Facebook page
https://m.facebook.com/Houston-Bonsai-Society-192942147403083/?ref=bookmarks

 

[JRDillWFM]

May be a dumb question, but this will be my first convention to attend; will there be a vendor area? I'm really hoping to pick up a new tree or two...or six.

 

[markyscott]

May be a dumb question, but this will be my first convention to attend; will there be a vendor area? I'm really hoping to pick up a new tree or two...or six.

Absolutely! There will be a very large vendor area.

S

 

[JRDillWFM]

Absolutely! There will be a very large vendor area.

S

*Crosses fingers* come oooooon somebody with a ton of bald cypress!

 

[markyscott]

*Crosses fingers* come oooooon somebody with a ton of bald cypress!

You’re in luck. Clark Long will be there. He will be leading a workshop and will have many collected Bald Cypress for sale. You can purchase whatever you like from him for his workshop. There will be several other vendors with collected bald cypress as well. Also one of the demo trees is a beautiful collected bald cypress.

S

 

[JRDillWFM]

Nice! I really hope I can get a spot in that workshop. I've been incredibly intrigued by bald cypress since I started in bonsai last year and I haven't been able to find them anywhere.

 

[BillsBayou]

You’re in luck. Clark Long will be there. He will be leading a workshop and will have many collected Bald Cypress for sale. You can purchase whatever you like from him for his workshop. There will be several other vendors with collected bald cypress as well. Also one of the demo trees is a beautiful collected bald cypress.

S

Who's doing the demo?

 

[JRDillWFM]

Who's doing the demo?

M. Night bonsai twist...

"Bill from New Orleans will be doing a demo on a beautiful bald cypress!"