Got $6 grand? Tommy Lee workshop

[rockm]

Huh?
Seriously? You do a workshop with a guy who does not know bonsai?
I presume Pam Anderson = keep her running Pamela Anderson?

Still.. Bit of an odd thing. But well. It keeps someone with lots of money off the street I suppose. Guess I have never been much into "knowing a star". Never understood the fan-fame type of attitudes.


Why?


Maybe. Maybe not. Maybe I really just do not care.

Dude. He's not leading the thing. He's just there. He's not being touted as an expert. And yeah, the draw is doing a planting with a celebrity and a particularly notorious one at that, one that people don't really connect with bonsai. Not all that odd, particularly in California or L.A. It's a fundraiser. The proceeds go to a charity that funds bonsai scholarships. More power to the Cali. Bonsai Society for using local resources (Hollywood Celebs) to raise charity funds for a good cause.

 

[Hack Yeah!]

Trees, trees, trees! Short roots and branch tips!

 

[michaelj]

Huh?
Seriously? You do a workshop with a guy who does not know bonsai?
I presume Pam Anderson = keep her running Pamela Anderson?

Still.. Bit of an odd thing. But well. It keeps someone with lots of money off the street I suppose. Guess I have never been much into "knowing a star". Never understood the fan-fame type of attitudes.

Hanging out with famous people can be cool. Tommy Lee is still a novice at bonsai, but I like hanging out with interesting people of all experience levels when I'm working on my trees, and I'm sure he has a couple of good stories to tell. Plus, it would make for a great episode on my YouTube channel. Maybe I'd finally get over that 1,000 subscriber mark. That said, at $5,250, which is where the bidding is at the moment, I'd be better off investing in a better automatic watering system and maybe a kiln and a slab roller.

 

[badatusernames]

This thread seems like an odd place to admit not understanding how charitable events work

 

[Hartinez]

This thread seems like an odd place to admit not understanding how charitable events work

This

 

[mwar15]

I was on the toilet the other day texting with Tommy about bonsai pots. He was on tour in Germany with Def Leppard. What a world we live in it is so small...

That is awesome

 

[nuttiest]

Huh?
Seriously? You do a workshop with a guy who does not know bonsai?
I presume Pam Anderson = keep her running Pamela Anderson?

Still.. Bit of an odd thing. But well. It keeps someone with lots of money off the street I suppose. Guess I have never been much into "knowing a star". Never understood the fan-fame type of attitudes.


Why?


Maybe. Maybe not. Maybe I really just do not care.

because you can get double for your trees being an influencer, right?

 

[yashu]

That's one of the most badass casual name drop type anecdotals I've ever read.

…beat me to it.

 

[yashu]

That scholarship is pretty cool if it’s the one I’m thinking of. It’s open to anyone anywhere and it’s basically a chunk of $$$ to do anything bonsai education related.

 

[August]

because you can get double for your trees being an influencer, right?

Nuttiest has broken self-exile in less than 24 hours and he did it all to deliver this heat... hats off to you, bonsai vigilante

 

[Carol 83]

I don't any help, I'm pretty good at it.

I don't NEED any help, I'm pretty good at it. Not so good at proofreading.

 

[nuttiest]

Nuttiest has broken self-exile in less than 24 hours and he did it all to deliver this heat... hats off to you, bonsai vigilante

Well I am over the anger part, but that was a big chunk of my time in 'stand and stare' mode. I will get him back next time. he went to BED without apologizing!

 

[IzzyG]

I’ve met/spoke to Bob Pressler a handful of times and he does ALOT to promote the art form. He lived through the era of Bonsai OG in California and always tries to help in any way he can. The auction is a creative way to generate traction for funds(for the scholarship) as well as more awareness about the art. I hope he gets an absurdly high price for the event!

 

[Srt8madness]

Nuttiest has broken self-exile in less than 24 hours and he did it all to deliver this heat... hats off to you, bonsai vigilante

occasionally this place is hilarious. That was a pretty good burn

 

[HorseloverFat]

Huh?
Seriously? You do a workshop with a guy who does not know bonsai?
I presume Pam Anderson = keep her running Pamela Anderson?

Still.. Bit of an odd thing. But well. It keeps someone with lots of money off the street I suppose. Guess I have never been much into "knowing a star". Never understood the fan-fame type of attitudes.


Why?


Maybe. Maybe not. Maybe I really just do not care.

Americans expect you to know all the American things ..

But look at me crazy when I EXPECT them to know my favorite reggaeton artists.

There was many hair bands... Lots from the UK... Not surprising at all that you've not heard of Motley Crue...

If we're being honest.... You are not missing much... Most hair bands... Kind of have similar feels. (There ARE exceptions, but in my opinion, Motley Crue is not one of them)

That being said, I think it's awesome when ANYONE "does" Bonsai... Go Tommy!

Good cause as well..

 

[jandslegate]

I’ve met/spoke to Bob Pressler a handful of times and he does ALOT to promote the art form. He lived through the era of Bonsai OG in California and always tries to help in any way he can. The auction is a creative way to generate traction for funds(for the scholarship) as well as more awareness about the art. I hope he gets an absurdly high price for the event!

Plus Bjorn said Tommy is a pretty good guy aside from the fame. I don't have anything close to the disposable income to bid on something like this but I'd definitely say for the sake of charity to drop 6k just so I could talk to him about Ozzy snorting ants off of a popsicle stick as we repotted a pine tree. Those kind of stories don't just fall in ones lap.

 

[dbonsaiw]

My first concert (1989) was Motley Crue. Things have come full circle.

 

[August]

@HorseloverFat well? Who is your favorite reggaeton artist? Maybe I've heard of em

 

[HorseloverFat]

@HorseloverFat well? Who is your favorite reggaeton artist? Maybe I've heard of em

That's tough, and constantly changing...

Right now I'm obsessed with "Machete en Boca" as well as some of the solo artists that emerged from this, like "Jazzwoman"...

Also right now I'm into La Joaqui, LittleSmoking and lennis Rodriguez for the more "pop" end...

AAAAND for the more hip-hop/reggAE end, Chusterfield (if you take ONE away... Make it this one), Rastachai, LennyFace (Noite), Chata Flores, McKea, High Paw and Pure Negga.

But it's hard to choose.



¿Hablas esta lengua?

 

[Eckhoffw]

Huh?
Seriously? You do a workshop with a guy who does not know bonsai?
I presume Pam Anderson = keep her running Pamela Anderson?

Still.. Bit of an odd thing. But well. It keeps someone with lots of money off the street I suppose. Guess I have never been much into "knowing a star". Never understood the fan-fame type of attitudes.


Why?


Maybe. Maybe not. Maybe I really just do not care.

I feel you. Im keen because growing up, I couldn’t escape it. But really, who cares? I’m happy for Tommy that he is interested in bonsai. Don’t much care to rub elbows.