GEELONG BONSAI CLUB APRIL 9 2012

[anttal63]

Once again im humbled and honoured to be asked to Demonstrate and talk on bonsai. This time at the "Geelong Bonsai Club" 7:30 pm, Ex-servicemans Hall, Reserve rd, Grovedale. I will be pitching my demo to all experience levels and believe there will be something for everyone in it. Design criteria is something i am very passionate about and want to share my thought process with you all. We will discuss,
#Choosing material for "bonsai" The attributes that contribute to interesting design.
# Analysing the attributes and exploring the design possibilities.
Nebari,Basal flair,tachiagari,line character and continuity,trunk ratio's and taper...Will all be up for the chew and man have i got alot of chewn to do !!!
During all this just for kicks we are going to take this beautiful little shimpaku, discuss all these points and then compress it down and make it even more compact and interesting. I am extremely excited to put on a couple of action packed bonsai hours for you all. I also look forward to catching up with some familiar faces as well as some new ones ! "GEELONG", thanks for the oppertunity, cant wait for April 9 !!!

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[JR_J]

Hi Anthony,
Great to see and good to know(!) that you share yourself around let's see if we can get you over to our neck of the woods one day as well
Now you know the drive - it's not as far as someone told you before!!!
Cheers, Rudi
P.S. Regards to Mary - how was the dinner?

[anttal63]

Hi Anthony,
Great to see and good to know(!) that you share yourself around let's see if we can get you over to our neck of the woods one day as well
Now you know the drive - it's not as far as someone told you before!!!
Cheers, Rudi
P.S. Regards to Mary - how was the dinner?

Hi Rudi. Yessssssss i do get around and like to spread my Bonsai seed. Would love to get up there and do some bonsai with you guys and gals. Yes i now know its not next to Chandon Mary sends her regards back to you both, She had prepared an 8 hr casserole the day b4 that just needed a warm once we walked back in the door. Was sensational !!! so i still owe her a dinner. To top all that she is allowing me to use her shimpaku for this Demo I call that 10 points !!!

[gargar]

We tried to get Hiro down to Geelong but he is busy, so we went with our second preference. Cant wait to see you down here Tony.

[anttal63]

We tried to get Hiro down to Geelong but he is busy, so we went with our second preference. Cant wait to see you down here Tony.

Ve rry inte rrest ing !!!

[JR_J]

Tey've regognized real talent!!!( )

Cheers, Rudi

[Mojo Moyogi]

We tried to get Hiro down to Geelong but he is busy, so we went with our second preference. Cant wait to see you down here Tony.

Yeah, no pressure Tony

Cheers,
Mojo

[bodhidharma]

We tried to get Hiro down to Geelong but he is busy, so we went with our second preference. Cant wait to see you down here Tony.

Yeah, no pressure Tony

Cheers,
Mojo

Go get em Ant

[anttal63]

One week to go !!! Anyone attending the meeting who would like to bring along a tree/material for discussion is more than welcome. I am always eager to share my opinion and suggestions...

[anttal63]

Happy easter to all i wish all a great day !!! One sleep to go Im beside myself with excitement !!! Cranking up to be a Cracker !!! See you 2moro night...

[gargar]

Very enjoyable evening. Informative,entertaining and inclusive of all members and skill levels. Well done Tony, thank you. From the talk around the club, we will probably see you next year. And thank you Mary and Tony for helping me to see my radiata through fresh eyes(minus all the baggage that came with the tree.)

[Mack_187]

G'day Antonio

It was nice to meet you on monday and I too had a great time. Hope to see you around soon.

It got me off my butt and into the garden.

Mack

[anttal63]

Very enjoyable evening. Informative,entertaining and inclusive of all members and skill levels. Well done Tony, thank you. From the talk around the club, we will probably see you next year. And thank you Mary and Tony for helping me to see my radiata through fresh eyes(minus all the baggage that came with the tree.)

MATE thankyou very much for a wonderful day and night !!! Mary and I really enjoyed your club and members! i would love to do it again whenever. I look forward to seeing the pine with detailed wiring please post or send me a pic when ready .

[anttal63]

G'day Antonio

It was nice to meet you on monday and I too had a great time. Hope to see you around soon.

It got me off my butt and into the garden.

Mack

Great to meet you Mack and ya uncle !!! i look forward to hangn out !

[anttal63]

I promise to finish detailing and tightening up the bends on the shimp and post here soon !!!