Bonsai Review 6

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Festive greeting

A (belated -thanks to '£$ck*%?' Virgin Media) Happy Christmas to all Wirral Bonsai members (and anybody else whose reading this rubbish.) & hope you all have a fruitful and prosperous new year.

May your Buds be strong and plentiful.

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But it wasn't my fault........

................the tree jumped out in front of me!!

If the tree isn't quite how you want it,..... blame it on a hit and run (toy) driver-particularly with the present icy conditions!!

http://www.crashbonsai.com/index.html

(NB. You can even buy the cars!!!!!!)

A Festive 'Gathering of the Clan'

Doug's garden in warmer times

For all those bored of Star Wars reruns and trying to entertain the family with charades (does anybody do this anymore?) Doug is apparently hosting a Workshop (come 'Sherry' morning) at his gaff on Saturday the 29th.

Bring a bottle, tree and fur lined coats.

New definition of a workshop-

an excuse for not having to run the gauntlet of

'THE SALES'

Being 'sociable' pt1

The crowd gathers in anticipation.....

Bil(lee)y no mates....

.... Feeding time at the soup kitchen.

Being 'sociable' pt2

....'just the one Mrs. Wembley'*

...damn....the wrong raffle prize!!

"let's see what you could have won"

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Dave receives his TotM trophy.

Ian encourages people to leave at the end of the night by starting the Karaoke.........(nice shoes BTW, are they Vans????)

I'm sure everybody had a very good night- we know the two Tony's did...(Tony -have you found a home for your new pet rock yet?)

Cheers.

Thanks to Brian for the photos-keep up the good work.

*obscure reference to a 90's comedy starring Dennis Waterman -answers on a postcard.

Tree of the Month- December

This months tree of the month belongs to Dave Yarranton, a relatively new (-ish) member of the society; Congratulations Dave.
Ian chose this Stewartia; describing it as portraying an elegant, feminine image (despite the comment that it could do with a new pot and some detail work. )

Christmas Social

Don't forget to bring a tree along tonight-
but don't get confused about what to bring and what to decorate.....

semi 'bauble' style (or is it 'gliterati' ?)

Things you didn't know you didn't know......

Ever had a bonsai related question that you didn't know the answer too?

Well follow the link below for a few more that will add to your lack of knowledge!!!!

http://www.phoenixbonsai.com/BigPicture/DontKnow.html

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One of my favourites is-

Did any student of the art ever deform/mutilate himself to try to better understand a dwarf potted tree's essence?

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Wax on-Wax off

The following link takes you to the new (ish?) website of the

' Bonsai Master' aka Marco Invernizzi

http://www.marcoinvernizzi.com/


Quality trees, trick graphics and a quirky sense of humour..........
....what more do you need?

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No comments about the size of his shari though.....
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PS. The film 'Karate Kid' has a lot to answer for!!

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PPS. can you get past the bouncers grimace????

Our friends 'daarn saarf'

Some kind words :

http://maidstonebonsaisociety.blogspot.com/2007/12/bonsai-site-of-month.html

Be careful with these reciprocal links however, you could end up going round in cybercircles (have I just invented a new word?)

December meeting- Christmas social

Is this what we can expect at this months meeting..!!!!???!!!........

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......well,..........one out of three aint bad!

Bonsai site of the Month-December

"Man has been fascinated by stones throughout history. Stones have been collected and have served many purposes, from utilitarian to decorative. Their stability and enduring qualities are associated with longevity and immortality and have captivated us since time immemorial."

This months 'site' is actually 3 -all involving the art of Suiseki-

http://www.suiseki.com/

http://www.felixrivera-suiseki.com/

http://www.luckywonders.com/Biseki.htm

-some diverse sites, but all of interest.