The bonsai community... such a positive influence on my life

[Bonsai Nut]

I wanted to share a nice bonsai story...

So we were masked up and driving to Costco, and I was regaling my wife with everything that was going on with the web site. I was talking about all what was happening with members of the site - some of whom I have met in person but some of whom remain online enigmas - and she said "you are so lucky to have such a great community to interact with on a daily basis. I'm not sure how many of my friends I talk to so regularly."

And I thought about it... and I truly am lucky.

So here is simply a thread of thanks to all the members of this site. You are all amazing. I hope you weather 2020 and spring into 2021 with momentum. And I hope that this site participates, in a small modest way, to your future success

- Greg

 

[cheap_walmart_art]

I'm thankful for this site and all I've learned since becoming a member. Much appreciation to all the work you put into it to keep it such high quality!

 

[plant_dr]

Thank YOU Greg!

 

[BrianBay9]

I've been here forever, and check in every day. If this site were gone it would leave a big hole in my life. Thanks BN for this place and these people!

 

[BonsaiDTLA]

@Bonsai Nut

You've managed to create a community, in which an invaluable wealth of knowledge lives too. Despite all the politics, you have also struck the perfect balance of friendliness with moderation.

Thank you for creating this wonderful resource and discussion space

 

[Forsoothe!]

This is a great forum to exchange ideas and associate with nice people.

 

[JoeR]

Over the years I have learned more from this forum than a 4 year biology degree taught me. Really. So, it is quite safe to say this website has been invaluable and I owe a great debt to those who contribute knowledge and, of course, you for keeping it running bnut (greg). I have not officially met anyone from the forum in person, although I've seen a few faces at the NC winter silhouette show. Hoping that changes in 2021

 

[Balbs]

I’ve learned a ton on this site. In a year where I felt like I made little progress in other areas of my life, I feel like I made progress in bonsai. My 2020 was better because of this site, so thanks to you @bonsainut .

 

[just.wing.it]

Thank you sir!

 

[Trenthany]

Thank you and thank you to @everyone (imagine the chaos if everyone could be tagged) for teaching me sooo much about bonsai!

 

[GreatLakesBrad]

Most useful and thought provoking online community I have been a part of, by far. Thanks for all you do to sustain it!

 

[Clicio]

Greg, believe me; this community has kept me away from insanity this last unhappy year. And I am very grateful to you and all members whose interactions make me want to be alive and doing new things.

 

[misfit11]

Thanks for the reminder, Greg. I feel the same. Although I've never met you, I consider you and a whole lot of the members on here friends. Thank you so much for starting and maintaining this forum. I've gotten a lot of joy out of it through the years.

Cory

 

[Brian Van Fleet]

Thank you Greg, I consider myself fortunate to have met you in person. That was a fun whirlwind day trip through LA that I’ll never forget.

 

[AZbonsai]

And I thought about it... and I truly am lucky.

You are not the luckiest....we are!
You started with a stick in a pot idea and feed it, chopped it, wired it, chopped it again and let it grow out to include all of us!
You created a world wide community. What an amazing accomplishment!

Thanks for letting me tag along these past few years. I've learned a lot. Met some great people on line and even in person.

Have a Merry Christmas @Bonsai Nut

 

[62veedub]

I agree with everyone! I mostly lurk and learn, but I do enjoy the site and everyone on it!

 

[Dav4]

This site has been a daily fixture for me for over a decade and I personally am a much richer person for it in many ways. Along with all things bonsai, the friendships that have been born from my participation here will shape the rest of my life... and that's kinda cool . Anyways, @bonsainut, when we finally meet in person at the next Silhouette Show in Kannapolis, @Adair M will buy the first round.

 

[Carol 83]

I joined the forum when I was going through some crappy stuff and it was kind of a haven away from all that. I have learned so much, made a few friends and am so thankful for you @Bonsai Nut for starting this crazy, wonderful, sometimes dysfunctional family.

 

[0soyoung]

compai!!

 

[vp999]

We are lucky to have you sir! Thanks for everything!