Hi Peter.

Thanks for sharing. Foremost among your bonsai legacies is your knowledge &
deep interest in Asian culture. Don't ever discount its importance or be
too discouraged over a broken stone.

Hey, Lynn repaired her stone & the result was still a fine piece of art.
Many enthusiasts drop or otherwise mar a treasured stone, occasionally.
I've 'repaired' a few... :-). The only loss was one of material value.
Life goes on ... :-)

Please tell the VSL folks about Lingbi stones and having them authenticated.
I've not heard of that before but it sounds vaguely like the process used by
the Sri Lankan government to certify gemstones. Is the authentication by
the government (of China)?

RE' carrying stones, I once hauled a viewing stone resembling Dan Barton's
dog "Goshin" across England. Stopping in a train terminal I had to use 'the
facilities' and left the large stone under my seat at the station. Upon
returning, police had vacated a large area and were awaiting a bomb squad to
survey my closed backpack. I think I'd have preferred a quiet breakage than
the damning stares from those constables. I guess I was lucky to not be
arrested for disurbing the peace!

Welcome back, Peter. Can't wait to hear more!!!

Best wishes,
Chris

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