Myrtleford Horticultural Show 2014

[alpineart]

Well its been and gone , another very good country show with a good attendance and great display of Bonsai .

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Sadly I left the tripod at home so most of the pics are a right off . Once again the constant human traffic in and around the Bonsai were keen and eager for more infomation on the methods and care required . It amazes me to think most people I spoke to consider they are not allowed to attend bonsai club shows however many have a bonsai or two at home .

A couple of Journo's took some picks and info so there should be a few articles circulating in various printed publications as well as some free advertisements for our club . Many thanks to Neil and the Albury-Wodonga Bonsai club for the support of the local show . I did manage to get a few wires on the trainer I took along but was to busy talking to the public over the course of the day to finish wiring and shaping . Making progress thats all that matters .

Iheard a wisper that some painting was required , just a wisper mind you so i rounded up a few of the Show members and have offered my time to help get the job done . It appears that a grant may be happening to re-surface the floor as well , a good make over is well and truly overdue .

Cheers Alpineart

[Bougy Fan]

Looks like a great display alpine - I am having trouble believing that you were too busy talking to do any wiring though

[alpineart]

Looks like a great display alpine - I am having trouble believing that you were too busy talking to do any wiring though

Hi Bougy , mate it was a good day and a great array of Bonsai from the humble trainers {mine} to excellent developed specimens {Neils} , and Yes , I have been known to stand around and talk rather than doing the hard yakka , this was one of those rare occasions . I basically took a break from Bonsai although I only prepared most of the tree's a day or so before the show . Real work has taken priority lately and its about time . Day of rest Today , another rare occurance around here "ORDERS" from Karen to stand down for the day .

Cheers Alpine

[shibui]

Young, old, male, female he talked to anyone who even slowed down a little on the way past the display - a real ambassador for our local club and bonsai in general. Ian.

What he hasn't told you are the results of the competition - Alpine 1st in 5 of the 6 classes, Shibui a very poor second each time (I think I saw the judge later with a white cane!)

Well done Alpine. Another great show and display way up here in the bush.

[Boics]

Well done guys.

Would have loved to have seen the tree's in some more detail!
Next year? Cheers!

[alpineart]

Hi Neil , if it wasn't for your input and assistance I may have given up on the show , a one horse race runs very thin over time . I certainly appreciate all your help both at the local show and and yes the driving force at our Bonsai club .

Next year I hope to see a white painted arena for us to showcase our works and a smaller display area making for a larger more open Competition area , quite certain i can swing that . I still haven't spotted the Judge yet , I recon she needs glasses as my camera could focus with the lighting conditions on the day .

Well done to you too Mr Shibui

Cheers . Alpine

[alpineart]

Well done guys.

Would have loved to have seen the tree's in some more detail!
Next year? Cheers!

Hi Biocs mate i took 60 odd pics and only 8 worked these are another 2

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No trolley wheels out the back so i declined the offer from Lenny for a throttle around the town .

I will get around to updating the some topics on most of my trainers , and next year I will remember the tripod for better pics for sure .

Cheers . Alpine .

[alpineart]

Hi srini , mate that would have to be my "Ishitsuki" . There is a topic here "Ishitsuki Port Jackson Figs" don't know how to post the link , if you cant find it go into my profile and type in the same . There is also a topic on the making of the rock .

Cheers .Alpineart

[Waltron]

Here you go Alpineart, I was actually just revisiting that thread.

[shibui]

Maybe these are better photos?

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