Kepplers contribution for 2016 on sniping and bickering.

[amcoffeegirl]

I really like your Willow leaf cascade!

I remember- write your name on the bottom of the pot. Lol

 

[Stickroot]

Could the Winter blues be contributing to some of the crabby, while the things that make us most happy about bonsai are laying dormant?

 

[Stickroot]

I remember- write your name on the bottom of the pot. Lol

Did you?

 

[amcoffeegirl]

No

Did you?

 

[amcoffeegirl]

In this hobby I have learned to appreciate the small things and the not so small things like getting a new branch to grow just where I wanted it or celebrating extra fine roots during a repot. I'm easily encouraged.

 

[coh]

I think I may have been thinking of someone else.
Dammit!
And I was really ready to give the benefit of a doubt.

I think you were thinking of that other relatively new member, Andrew (from South Africa I think). The one who was involved in the Paris/religion thread. I'm pretty sure he posted some pretty decent looking trees.

 

[davetree]

I feel this forum has mellowed since I first jointed...that,or I became sensitized to it. With different personities...there will always be a hiccup here and there. I guess I fall into the last group because I can't see it being a place where no one pokes from time to time. That just doesn't seem realistic to me. I once tried being a peace maker...back in the day. Which only adds fuel to the fire. Once I grasp that...decided these are grown men...and little old me wasn't about to change anything with text words. Now if we all were in a room...where one can hear tone of voice. I would be curious how much humor went along with the ornery that plays out.

I feel like everything has mellowed since I first jointed.

 

[coh]

Wow, I didn't notice that in her post. Freudian slip, Darlene? LOL...

 

[sorce]

I feel like everything has mellowed since I first jointed.

Lol. Me too!

Jointed...
And Joined!

Sorce

 

[A Random User]

Sawgrass, you certainly have talent and more importantly a fantastic attitude and an obvious desire to share bonsai with others (your posts are
evidence of this). I'm sorry to hear you have walked a rugged, and recently painful, path. I appreciate you sharing your struggles...they remind me of some of the most jaw dropping "trees in nature" I've ever seen. Seems as though the most beautiful ones are sculpted by endless battles between the harshest elements the world can wield and a relentless spirit to survive and flourish anyway. They stand as some of the finest examples of what strength really "lives" like. My wish for you is better "weather" in 2016, some that will allow you to grow and serve in peace.

Thanks for the vote of confidence, appreciate it! And hope 2016 brings you the same weather!

 

[Cadillactaste]

Wow, I didn't notice that in her post. Freudian slip, Darlene? LOL...

Bawahahaha on the mobile device such as the cell. Curious if my doing or spell check. But humorous none the less.

I feel like everything has mellowed since I first jointed.

Good one...slipped by me. Typically I reread once posted for errors to correct but with getting ones breakfast it slipped by me. Needed a good laugh...and one at my own expense is even better!

 

[jeremy_norbury]

My goal is to be better with bonsai in 2016 than I was in 2015. I hope to bury some demons, and to rejoice in my life. At 70 there is not that much left, from family history could be as many as 40 or as few as 7, one never knows---could be tomorrow.

I had no idea you were so young/old!

 

[carp]

Can someone do a background check on me please

 

[Cadillactaste]

I think you were thinking of that other relatively new member, Andrew (from South Africa I think). The one who was involved in the Paris/religion thread. I'm pretty sure he posted some pretty decent looking trees.

Good to see we have a few new ones serious about bonsai. I can't keep all the new ones straight. Not on here long enough to do so I guess...a few who stick to mind...is it Matthew who has that sweet Thuja? I recognize more from the material they share.

 

[amcoffeegirl]

Can someone do a background check on me please

How do you know we already didn't?
- the results will be in shortly.

 

[Cadillactaste]

Yes I admire my own collection.
But I understand next to any of the trees these guys hold mine are sticks.
I'm sure you understand.
I think some folks don't understand that the people on here do help others in real life all the time to understand more about the hobby and practice the skills needed.

I used to feel strongly that way...but you know what...we're all on a journey...some further up on the path than we can see...their footsteps covered by ones less as far on their journey...it's those we might see on our own path...but we ALL started on that path. Some just further along than you or I. Sure to them and what they have accomplished some may see sticks in a pot...others...see themselves in our new journey. So...I honesty don't feel my material worthless to anyone anymore. And if they honesty don't like them...then lucky for them they can't see them from my back yard.

 

[Stickroot]

Can someone do a background check on me please

Name and address please?
I would love to!

 

[carp]

How do you know we already didn't?
- the results will be in shortly.

You did ask to see my penis....

 

[carp]

Name and address please?
I would love to!

My criminal record is clear, except an Administrative Guardianship thing. My parents emancipated me.

But, really, I talk a lot of shit, but no one dug through my posts ....

 

[amcoffeegirl]

I used to feel strongly that way...but you know what...we're all on a journey...some further up on the path than we can see...their footsteps covered by ones less as far on their journey...it's those we might see on our own path...but we ALL started on that path. Some just further along than you or I. Sure to them and what they have accomplished some may see sticks in a pot...others...see themselves in our new journey. So...I honesty don't feel my material worthless to anyone anymore. And if they honesty don't like them...then lucky for them they can't see them from my back yard.

I'm honestly not trying to beat up my own collection. I wouldn't still be growing them if I thought I would end up with trash. My own journey is my own- I get you and agree.
I guess what I was trying to get at in a backwards fashion was just to let others know that even with sticks in pots you can still come here and learn without anamosity toward the elders.
I think there are many great teachers here- and many who do not know their own potential.
I think everyone here has guided me and I enjoy learning very much.
I know the cascade I bought from Jason is a worthy piece. I will feel proud when one of my own reaches that level.