Thanks, I'm flattered......Cuk, short for cock, as in, a (complete in this case) dick.
P.S. im from Australia, it may be an aussie thing.
tell it Brother!!!@Smoke
Ok, I gotta speak up now.
As you know, I attended the last California Shohin Convention last January. It was kind of a spur of the moment deal. I wasn’t planning on going, but Bill Valavanis noticed I was at Boon’s and invited me to come. So, I did.
I also know that you told me that it wasn’t as big as it it used to be. That was my first time, so I have no reference. It looked pretty big to me, with lots of workshops and attendees.
The actual Show was a bit of a disappointment, however. There were a few really good displays, but there were many with glaring faults. Faults that could easily been remedied. You and I talked about it, privately. Bill Valavanis and I talked about it, privately. You even wrote a blog about it.
I have been an active participant in the National Shohin Exhibitions in Kannapolis, NC. There were about twice as many displays in Kannapolis than there were in Santa Nella. Participants came from Florida, New York, Ohio, Mississippi, Vermont, and all points in between. Overall, the quality in Kannapolis was much higher than Santa Nella.
That was surprising to me. I know there are some great Shohin growers in California. Peter Macasieb alone has hundreds! So, where was everyone else?
For sure, at one time, California, and particularly Southern California led the way for bonsai on the US. Today, the winds of change are blowing...
I have no idea who you are. I been here fifteen years and you been here what....3 posts, and your first ones are to come here and call me a dick? Whats up with that...Like I said the internet gives you muscles...but it plays Hell with peoples brains....Good one!![]()
Did you really just join to throw names at someone? Really? First post, namecalling?Good one!![]()
Merci AlainRight from the start, I went into "this thread's seclusion".
But I couldn't help having a look at it, and after 10 pages, I now feel like listening to music that keeps my spirits up :
How about Smokes ability to create these people?
When he seeks the exact opposite.
One more bit of proof we'll pass up.
Blame it on the new guy.
Maybe his first post would have been great trees.
Smoke.
You fuck up what you want yourself.
Open your eyes.
Sorce
Actually, its from "cuckhold" It means you're not man enough and your wife is involved.Cuk, short for cock, as in, a (complete in this case) dick.
P.S. im from Australia, it may be an aussie thing.
My wife is dead...remember she committed suicide to get away from my aggressive ways.Actually, its from "cuckhold" It means you're not man enough and your wife is involved.
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Why Angry White Men Love Calling People "Cucks"
The problematic history of the alt-right’s favorite new insult.www.gq.com
Am I right to understand that the IP addresses are the same?
Thanks for your opinion, talk to the person that felt thats what she did. I talked in depth about the loss of my wife to cancer but people here don't get it, they gotta just keep pushing.OK, "Smoke", you need to take a break ? All right.
Some people like you, others don't, what the f****
I like what you post about "bonsai", even when it's not that "politically correct". I think we have a different set of values, I mean I'm sure we do believe in the same fundamental values, but the devil is in the details. And I don't believe in the devil, nor do I believe in any god. I believe in people, and nobody's perfect, are they ?
About suicide : my elder sister took her life when I was eighteen. Now, suicide is a complete no-no, I know how it destroyed the people who loved her.
For the first time in 40 years I had a hint I would end my own life during the lockdown. I wrote to my best friend that I was glad guns weren't available here because when you're down, depressed and drunk, it would be so easy to play with a trigger, thinking "Ah, she/they didn't believe I felt so bad". Fortunately, I'm not a teenager any more, and other means of taking one's life needs so much preparation.
"Smoke", relax, take the bright side of life, and when you want to pop in again, you're welcome.
Cheer up mate ! I can punch you in the nose if need be.
Thats what your doing right now...
I’m so glad you are now in a position to post that and not the alternative. Big respect man.OK, "Smoke", you need to take a break ? All right.
Some people like you, others don't, what the f****
I like what you post about "bonsai", even when it's not that "politically correct". I think we have a different set of values, I mean I'm sure we do believe in the same fundamental values, but the devil is in the details. And I don't believe in the devil, nor do I believe in any god. I believe in people, and nobody's perfect, are they ?
About suicide : my elder sister took her life when I was eighteen. Now, suicide is a complete no-no, I know how it destroyed the people who loved her.
For the first time in 40 years I had a hint I would end my own life during the lockdown. I wrote to my best friend that I was glad guns weren't available here because when you're down, depressed and drunk, it would be so easy to play with a trigger, thinking "Ah, she/they didn't believe I felt so bad". Fortunately, I'm not a teenager any more, and other means of taking one's life needs so much preparation.
"Smoke", relax, take the bright side of life, and when you want to pop in again, you're welcome.
Cheer up mate ! I can punch you in the nose if need be.
Thats what your doing right now...