2015 AABC National Convention - Adelaide

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Re: 2015 AABC National Convention - Adelaide

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Everyone, please keep an eye on Lindsay Bebb - if he eats Asian Sunday night at a local restaurant.

Was a scary story. Ask him if conversation runs short, might have to remind him it was the night he saw Herridge run. :o :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Was the tree in the Tokonoma a weeping maple? It looks amazing once its leaves have dropped!

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Yeah that was a really really really nice weeping willow Pearcy! Heard some more about its history today from the lucky owner (the VP of the SA Bonsai Society).

It was nice to meet Steven today too! I'm still kind of having a chuckle to myself for asking you whether you 'ever go on Ausbonsai' !
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Bek wrote:Yeah that was a really really really nice weeping willow Pearcy! Heard some more about its history today from the lucky owner (the VP of the SA Bonsai Society).

It was nice to meet Steven today too! I'm still kind of having a chuckle to myself for asking you whether you 'ever go on Ausbonsai' !
Bwahhhhhaa that is so funny
Thats what happens when he does not wear his AB T-shirt

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Re: 2015 AABC National Convention - Adelaide

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Here's a few photos from the Exhibition for those that cannot attend. :cool:
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more photos :aussie:
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and the final one
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Some nice trees there :tu: love the peppercorn.
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thanks for posting Dave :yes:
Jade must be a thing in Adelaide, some nice trees there on display of all types too :-)

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:bump:
Luke308 wrote:I too am doing the workshop with Koji (afternoon session).

I am really looking forward to it however I am a little unsure of which tree(s) to bring though. Any advice appreciated :fc: :tu:


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You Croweaters have certainly got Jade and Olives down pat. Some very desirable trees there, for sure. Thanks for taking the time to post. :clap:
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Some more pictures from today

Koji's critique:
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Followed by Joe Morgan-Payler Demo:

The before shot
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The result of the demo
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Koji's demo:

Two trees were worked on
Before shot of first:
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this trunk won't be straight for much longer
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Koji likes to get up on the table
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More bending 30 minutes later
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Result after the demo
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Second tree:
Before the work
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Another demo after lunch:

Before shot
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all branches/trunks cut but one
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first round of bending
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second round
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and the third
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impressive bend achieved
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sweet success
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The after demo shot
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Tony and Joe demo:

Before shots:
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still can't get over those t-shirts :)
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Joe shows how big the tree was before the demo started
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