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Old 14-03-2005, 01:33 PM
Craig Cowing
 
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On Mar 14, 2005, at 8:05 AM, wrote:

In a message dated 3/14/05 12:04:34 AM, Craig writes:
why it is that people always ask if my trees are for sale?

This is common. I get it with bonsai displays; the orchid club gets it
at
shows, etc. People are used to things being displayed for sale, so
they don't
know the difference, especially when you have a show and vendors also.
The only
solution is to put up a sign Not for Sale, or tell people, No, this is
part of
my personal collection.


I didn't want to detract from the display with a sign that said "Not
for sale" although that certainly could be a solution. I already had
signs up that said "Please Don't Touch" so probably another sign would
be too much. Good thought though. My solution was just to respond that
the trees are part of my personal collection.

To add to the confusion, at cat & dog shows (probably
horses too), some of the animals are for sale, so people figure it
doesn't
hurt to ask.
Iris
And on the 8th day God said "OK Murphy, you take it from here."



Craig Cowing
NY
Zone 5b/6a Sunset 37

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