Stolen Bonsai! - Denver Botanic Gardens
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marcosolo
Mame
thats a shame.....and I always wonder how people steal trees...like how would you even get that by someone without them noticing?......craziness....
I agree, the Denver Botanic Gardens are very nice and well secured from what I could tell. I couldn't believe someone would be able to just walk out with a tree. And that one isn't exactly small either.
It's a shame when good trees and their history are lost to someone who likely can't even keep them alive.
berobinson82
Omono
It's also a shame that stolen bonsai trees will likely never have an audience again. It's not as if they won't be noticed now that their theft is so widely publicized.
dick benbow
Omono
I have a special regard for the curator of this garden, and feel especially bad that his would take place on his watch.
I think in the future with our advanced technology, a bug could be placed while repotting that would be able to broadcast a locator for authorities to pin point it's new residence.
I think in the future with our advanced technology, a bug could be placed while repotting that would be able to broadcast a locator for authorities to pin point it's new residence.
frozenlarch
Sapling
Waterproof LoJack, tucked under the roots. Not a bad idea!
Jason_mazzy
Chumono
I'm certain they make an RFID chip that would work.
berobinson82
Omono
I think a separation alarm would work best. Lo-Jack device need to be powered to send that signal which can get bulky... meaning bigger pots and then putting water over top an electric device. The separation alarms can be relatively thin and be adhered to the underside of pots with a pairing on the bench or monkey pole. The alarm will sound when the item is moved.
marcosolo
Mame
Somebody please take the Indiana idol and replace it with a nice cascading pine in photoshop...I just want to see, but don't know how to do it...and it make would make me laugh really hard....PLEASE!!!...lol
berobinson82
Omono
marcosolo
Mame
And it was good....thanks for making my day......
october
Masterpiece
5 minute job since I've a meeting to prep for:
If I am not mistaken, this is Walter Pall's tree. I think it is a Mugo pine.
Rob
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gionk
Sapling
these sad stories make me wanna kill somebody.so so sorry this happens to people
so so sorry this happens to people
I agree, it's incredibly frustrating. Maybe we can avoid the killing and settle for something a little less final... like chopping fingers or hands in the old days?
marcosolo
Mame
See, three trees sounds fishy.....Getting one tree out unnoticed sounds ridiculous, nevermind three....I can guarantee someone either into collecting or a hobbyist stole them......I bet the trees won't ever see the market...
Update, it was returned!
Here's the email I just got from RMBS:
"Greetings,
I wanted to share some good news with everyone. Larry Jackel, Denver Botanic Gardens’ Bonsai Curator, contacted me this morning and said that whoever stole the Ponderosa Pine from the Bill Hosokawa Bonsai Pavilion & Tea Garden earlier this month, has RETURNED it!
When they opened DBG this morning, the bonsai was at the front door with a note of apology, along the lines of “I should not have taken this. It is for the public’s enjoyment, not mine….” – Unsigned.
It is funny, and nice, how life works. I am very happy that this particular tree, grown by our own dearly departed friend and mentor, Jim Robinson, was returned to its rightful owner, we the PUBLIC, and I am certain that Jim is smiling.
Thank you, whoever you are, for doing the right thing!
Kind regards,
Patrick
Patrick Allen | RMBS President"
Here's the email I just got from RMBS:
"Greetings,
I wanted to share some good news with everyone. Larry Jackel, Denver Botanic Gardens’ Bonsai Curator, contacted me this morning and said that whoever stole the Ponderosa Pine from the Bill Hosokawa Bonsai Pavilion & Tea Garden earlier this month, has RETURNED it!
When they opened DBG this morning, the bonsai was at the front door with a note of apology, along the lines of “I should not have taken this. It is for the public’s enjoyment, not mine….” – Unsigned.
It is funny, and nice, how life works. I am very happy that this particular tree, grown by our own dearly departed friend and mentor, Jim Robinson, was returned to its rightful owner, we the PUBLIC, and I am certain that Jim is smiling.
Thank you, whoever you are, for doing the right thing!
Kind regards,
Patrick
Patrick Allen | RMBS President"
Nybonsai12
Masterpiece
Glad to hear it is back where it belongs.
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