Big thanks to Joe who probably does not realize how much I picked up from working with him.
Also big thanks to Marlene for the extra photos.
The demo day was huge, nice spread thanks to S & P, great to chat bonsai with lots of enthusiasts all for only $15. It appears that the demo was thrown in for free.
Dario: It was great to catch up and see that you have jumped right in
The club will have lots to offer for you but you should anticipate a slight drop in standard. Demonstration trees of this quality do not turn up everyday.As part of the organising committee it is difficult to know what people want.
Every spot was filled on every day and lots of people got to watch. People learned heaps and socialized well.
Clubs represented:
Bendigo
Yarra Valley
(enourmous support from these two clubs.)
Ballarat
Geelong
Northwest
Peninsula
Bairnsdale
Northern Suburbs
Goldfields
I expect there are more but that is off the top of my head without a list of clubs.
Newzealandteatree: I am glad that people so far away took an interest, sadly I expect a few of these trees will not get the care they deserve (I have seen trees come back after 2 years with the same wire and no pruning) but most will be treasured and bring their owners great joy.
Buzza, David & Pup: You can lead a horse to water but................
If anyone has any requests or suggestions which might make future events more attractive please speak up.
