My wife always jokes that I'm going to hang out with senior citizens when I have a bonsai club meeting... which is pretty much true. But like everyone said they are all super friendly, and will spend hours and hours sharing their knowledge and passion with you if you are open and respectful to receive it.
i would bring banana bread because everyone would already have with them beer , etc
Never ever be self-conscious. The entire purpose of a club is to have social interaction. People joining clubs WANT to meet people and share a common interest. After all - they could all just stay home
You will probably have a good time, and make new friends!
comedy gold, and never break character!How to immediately fit in at any club without giving away you are a noob in 5 steps. at the first meeting do the following:
1)wear Mirai shirt
2)if any member trees are on display, point out any flaws to all within listening range, say it loud so others come to listen. If you cannot find a flaw, make one up.
3) ask several members what they use for soil, scoff no matter the answer
4)Mention time you’ve spent in Japan, even if you haven’t been there
5)talk about your complete masakuni tool set at every opportunity
you are welcome.
This is GOLD !!!!How to immediately fit in at any club without giving away you are a noob in 5 steps. at the first meeting do the following:
1)wear Mirai shirt
2)if any member trees are on display, point out any flaws to all within listening range, say it loud so others come to listen. If you cannot find a flaw, make one up.
3) ask several members what they use for soil, scoff no matter the answer
4)Mention time you’ve spent in Japan, even if you haven’t been there
5)talk about your complete masakuni tool set at every opportunity
you are welcome.
Good lord just dont do any of this! (Accept the shirt thats cool everyone loves bonsai swag)How to immediately fit in at any club without giving away you are a noob in 5 steps. at the first meeting do the following:
1)wear Mirai shirt
2)if any member trees are on display, point out any flaws to all within listening range, say it loud so others come to listen. If you cannot find a flaw, make one up.
3) ask several members what they use for soil, scoff no matter the answer
4)Mention time you’ve spent in Japan, even if you haven’t been there
5)talk about your complete masakuni tool set at every opportunity
you are welcome.
Luck is not needed. But DO have fun!
Had a guy bring beer to a BYO snacks meeting. I went right to the chair next to him, said "Hi, I'm Mike, you seem pretty cool. What'd you bring?" and he offered me a beer and we became buddies.
But ... that time I traveled to Japan and went to visit the Omiya Bonsai Village is one of my best stories.How to immediately fit in at any club without giving away you are a noob in 5 steps. at the first meeting do the following:
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4)Mention time you’ve spent in Japan, even if you haven’t been there
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Show up, ask questions, learn and have fun.
) ... But it does happen.
So tell it. But also mention you were asked to stay to care for the trees and take them to the next level.
And the bonsai master wanted to adopt you
There is always an open spot for one who is willing to do "Wax on wax off".
