Ann Arbor Bonsai Society Bonsai Show Aug 2425 2024, 10am - 4pm

[Michigan Tree Murderer]

I too gazed upon the legendary shorts of folklore, and spoke with the knowledgeable wearer of said knickers. He's a really nice guy.

 

[Michigan Tree Murderer]

I think it's okay to show this tree now that the show has started. It was pretty good sized show, and AABS did a nice job.

Japanese Yew trained for 37 years. It's in memory of, that's why there's a picture of the guys name a forget. Maybe Dave knows. Edit: Bruce Baker.

 

[snowman04]

It is a great tree! I voted for the awesome Japanese Black Pine that was just to the left of this one. My wife voted for this one...

 

[Michigan Tree Murderer]

It is a great tree! I voted for the awesome Japanese Black Pine that was just to the left of this one. My wife voted for this one...

I know a guy who voted for that one. I also bought 27 raffle tickets for $20 bucks and stuffed them all in #5 to win a wooden slab stand that worth $100.

 

[snowman04]

I bought 6 and spread them around... Also bought one for the big Juniper that I know I won't win!

 

[MGTT]

We didn’t get there until later in the afternoon.
Great show - a lot of trees, and a lot of nice ones.
Large crowd as well.

Here’s some of what I pics of:

 

[MGTT]

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[MGTT]

@Dav4
Absolutely stunning tree, I am happy I got to see it in person.
The pic doesn’t do justice to it!
The bark - simply outstanding!!

 

[snowman04]

Some very creative containers as well...

 

[Hartinez]

I think it's okay to show this tree now that the show has started. It was pretty good sized show, and AABS did a nice job.

Japanese Yew trained for 37 years. It's in memory of, that's why there's a picture of the guys name a forget. Maybe Dave knows. Edit: Bruce Baker.
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Did Bruce Baker pass away?

 

[Michigan Tree Murderer]

Did Bruce Baker pass away?

Yes. This past January if I'm remembering right. 68 years old, sorry for you as it sounds like you knew him.

 

[Michigan Tree Murderer]

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I like these Mame ones.

Guy should get a ribbon for keeping those alive.

 

[snowman04]

Did Bruce Baker pass away?

"Bruce Baker, 68, died at his home in Beulah, MI, on January 9, 2024. Bruce first saw bonsai at Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, PA, in 1977.

 

[Hartinez]

Thanks for letting me know. I did not know him, but Matt Spiniken did and I know he has had a big impact on bonsai in Michigan. He was also the designer of the root slayer shovel if anyone didn’t know. So if you use and like the root slayer, you have Bruce Baker to thank. RIP

 

[Michigan Tree Murderer]

The trees in the Matthaei botanical gardens were awesome too. I was dying to see the back of this one.

 

[snowman04]

Thanks for letting me know. I did not know him, but Matt Spiniken did and I know he has had a big impact on bonsai in Michigan. He was also the designer of the root slayer shovel if anyone didn’t know. So if you use and like the root slayer, you have Bruce Baker to thank. RIP

I saw that and thought of Cajun Rider...