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Marie1uk said:
@AdairM I thought somehow you were only in your 40's?
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No, I'm currently 63. I started bonsai when I was 16 or 17. I don't remember exactly when, but it was soon after I got my driver's license because I remember it felt strange to drive to see Brother Paul at the Monastary in Conyers!

I did take a break from bonsai for a while after my ex-wife killed all my trees. When I returned to bonsai I decided to specialize in JBP, and only work on "good" material. So, now about half of my trees are JBP, the rest are other Pines and conifers. Except the Shohin! You have to have a variety of species to make a decent Shohin display.
 
amcoffeegirl said:
I like that you stated that you're new. I appreciate the attitude of never stop learning.
I like the tree both before and after.
You and Cad go back a bit. She's done nothing wrong. She respects Don's work that's all.
You would do the same for someone you admired. The tree is very nice- be proud of it.
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As much as I enjoy a good scuffle... I do think it's gone on long enough... so make nice @abqjoe and @Cadillactaste as an objective person I don't believe that either of you meant offense Don's reputation needs no defending as it is pretty much as solid as it gets. I hate to see two pretty good people duking it out unnecessarily. At least fight over wound sealing or something...
 
milehigh_7 said:
As much as I enjoy a good scuffle... I do think it's gone on long enough... so make nice @abqjoe and @Cadillactaste as an objective person I don't believe that either of you meant offense Don's reputation needs no defending as it is pretty much as solid as it gets. I hate to see two pretty good people duking it out unnecessarily. At least fight over wound sealing or something...
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Clyde...I mentioned earlier, I'm not going down that rabbit hole again. Trust me...I could add to the thread by sharing a link. But, I won't...I'm not going to litter this thread on the likes of this topic. I said my peace...I will say, I removed moss from a trunk this spring that I let go...and following advice given to one...removed it without damage to my own bark. Backing out of the rabbit hole...good day. :)
 
Dav4 said:
Sounds deliberate enough...
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No, she was busy with other things. And she had never done anything with them. I had always cared for them.

And, I almost forgot it's been so long, she was an alcoholic, so she probably came back to the house drunk every night, and passed out in front of the TV.
 
Adair M said:
No, she was busy with other things. And she had never done anything with them. I had always cared for them.

And, I almost forgot it's been so long, she was an alcoholic, so she probably came back to the house drunk every night, and passed out in front of the TV.
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If she had never done anything with them, seems vindictive to ask for, and get them. Sorry, absolutely none of my business. But it is a shame.
 
Adair M said:
No, she was busy with other things. And she had never done anything with them. I had always cared for them.

And, I almost forgot it's been so long, she was an alcoholic, so she probably came back to the house drunk every night, and passed out in front of the TV.
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Sorry to hear that was her cycle of life back then...had to be difficult on yourself as well. I'm glad you can look at it now...and see it for not a vindictive direction...but one of her situation and her situation at the time may not have allowed her clear vision. I'm sure the entire thing was not pleasant...never really is. I'm sorry to hear you lost trees...but, glad that it wasn't the end of your journey...and that you are continuing on your path. I enjoy your trees. I can imagine they bring you much joy as well.
 
Dav4 said:
Note to self... don't ask wife to water trees... check!
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No, it's better to not get divorced!

My ex didn't deliberately kill my trees. In fact, she rather liked them, but she never worked on them or watered or anything. I'm sure what happened is she would go out with her co-workers after work "for a couple of drinks", return home at 9 pm totally smashed, she'd turn on the TV, pour herself a glass of wine, and pass out. She'd wake up sometime in the middle of the night and find her way to bed. In the morning, she's wake up, and do it all again! She never, ever, had a hangover!
 
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