Am I a Potaholic?
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Am I a Potaholic?
There is a silly rumor going around that I am a mad bonsai pot collector (mmm, maybe I should change the subject?) but I would counter that it is just normal. And to prove my point here are a few recent acquisitions.
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I have to hold my right hand up and agree I'm a potaholic too... you've got some beaut containers there Watto!
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Thanks Mel, makes me feel better that I'm not alone.
WRCMAD - do I need more trees?
WRCMAD - do I need more trees?
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Re: Am I a Potaholic?
No.Watto wrote:WRCMAD - do I need more trees?
Pots are much less work and maintenance.
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Is being a potaholic a bad thing? Probably not great on the wallet ... but good on the eye.
I am a fan of the Yamafusa and the Hewartson within this selection.
I am a fan of the Yamafusa and the Hewartson within this selection.
Tending bonsai teaches me patience.
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Hey Watto,Watto wrote:Thanks Mel, makes me feel better that I'm not alone?
I think there is likely many potaholics out there (most probably very very ashamed & staying in the closet)
As I understand it - Being a potaholic - its a 12 x step recovery programme.
Stage 1 - Denial
Stage 2 - Recognising you "may" have a problem.
Stage 3 - "Oh.. that one looks good...."
Stage 4 - Self-Reassurance (one more can't hurt -it will definitely come in handy in the near future(?)
stages 5 to 10 - BUY! BUY! BUY!
Stage 11 - Reflection (or the 'Put & Look" stage)
Stage 12 - Repeat Stages 2 to 5.
I only have 17 x "spare" pots at the moment - my outdoor "Autumn / Winter" collection.
My indoor "spare" pot collection - I keep in the shed! (Did someone mention walk-in robe with revolving shelving? )
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Only 17! You are clearly being very carefulI only have 17 x "spare" pots at the moment - my outdoor "Autumn / Winter" collection.
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Yes recovery has been difficult Mel, but I'm sticking to the programme. I'm just taking it "one day at a time".melbrackstone wrote:Only 17! You are clearly being very carefulI only have 17 x "spare" pots at the moment - my outdoor "Autumn / Winter" collection.
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Thankyou MJL, I am quite attached to the Yamafusa. It is interesting that it does not have a chop, just the makers signature. I don't know if that is significant, but I like it.
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I just saw a crab container on Hong Kong Bonsai pots site....with a similar chop. I've asked if they can identify the artist.. The comment with it just says it's an old Japanese made pot.
Reply is His Japanese name is 藤山
This translates to Fujiyama...
Reply is His Japanese name is 藤山
This translates to Fujiyama...
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A quick count puts me at 23 on the shelves, I plan on potting one up this summer finally.
Exciting!
Exciting!