SI have decided to go back into bonsaiNut seclusion.ee ya guys.

@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...
tell it Brother!!!
 
Good one! 👍
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....

Join the party and post a tree. That way I'll know just how much emphasis to give the dick remark. Otherwise your just like a lot here...all mouth.
 
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
 
Right 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 :

Merci Alain
 
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

Am I right to understand that the IP addresses are the same?
 
Cuk, short for cock, as in, a (complete in this case) dick.

P.S. im from Australia, it may be an aussie thing.
Actually, its from "cuckhold" It means you're not man enough and your wife is involved.

 
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. 😄

 
Am I right to understand that the IP addresses are the same?

Not "creates people" in that sense.

Has more power to bring people out of the woodwork that won't post trees.

He can look inward again, and see he works against what he wants this place to be.

If he were neutral, these people won't sign up just to talk shit.
That's a sign he is actual negative for his own goal.

Working towards the goal of people showing trees...
What do they say? You catch more cats with tuna than honey? More flies with shit. More bees with honey?

Lol!
When 7 people are saying be nice.
One is new and just talking shit.
And the only person who is on your side, is in tears....

What more proof of it is your fault does one need?

That's how I know this ain't about trees.

The best thing about this interactive reality TV, is you can eat the popcorn, and have fun!

Sorce
 
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. 😄

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.

Thats what your doing right now...

for this to go away, YOU let it go...
 
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OK, "Smoke", you need to take a break ? All right


I'm retired with nothing to do...I can do this till they ban me...as long as you all keep posting to this thread and others I will continue to push back...that simple...now post a tree or cuk off.

Thats my new word.

I now do Cuksai


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Thats what your doing right now...

I'm afraid you got it all wrong, you seem to interpret anything from anyone as an aggression. That's paranoia. I know, when you suffer, your skin is so sensitive that a hug feels like a blow in the face, or needles in your temples.

Keewl 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. 😄

I’m so glad you are now in a position to post that and not the alternative. Big respect man.
 
Thats what your doing right now...

I'm afraid you got it all wrong, you seem to interpret anything from anyone as an aggression. That's paranoia. I know, when you suffer, your skin is so sensitive that a hug feels like a blow in the face, or needles in your temples.

Guess what, the only sister I have now has had some 5 inch cancer removed from her breast last year, she's apparently doing fine now, for the moment, after all the treatments.

She's bought an anti-UV umbrella to at last get out.

A store owner displaying her racks of clothes outside after the lockout said "stupid cow, it's not raining that much".

That hurts.

I can't wipe my sister's tears and say that's nothing, don't get upset by what stupid people say, she's 300 miles from here.

Cool, man, we all have our load to carry.

 
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