[IBC] Requiem
Folks:
There is always at least two sides to every story. Now that our wonderful vacation is over and our once-in-a-lifetime adventure ended, we had to come back to our every day reality and clean out our bonsai growing area. I would like to share with you my loss as we mourn. Yesterday was burrial day!!! We had trees numbering just under 100 when we left. Yesterday and today I had to empty and clean-up 42 pots and containers that had dead trees in them. We lost roughly half of our trees, all but one of them were conifers. Fortunately our larger conifers survived. We were told that our azaleas and deciduous trees were in the cold frame and its vinyl siding was damaged by a fallen branch. The temperature run up to the 70s and that was followed by a brief cold spell reaching down to the 20s. The trees did not bud out in the spring and all turned to a crisp brown. Yesterday was the saddest day of my 14 years in bonsai. So tomorrow is another day. Onward. Peter Aradi Tulsa, Oklahoma ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Mike Page ++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
[IBC] Requiem
"p.aradi" wrote: Yesterday was burrial day!!! We had trees numbering just under 100 when we left. Yesterday and today I had to empty and clean-up 42 pots and containers that had dead trees in them. We lost roughly half of our trees, all but one of them were conifers. Wow, what a set-back! Yesterday was the saddest day of my 14 years in bonsai. So tomorrow is another day. Onward. THAT's the spirit! Think of it not as losing 42 trees, but as gaining 42 pots. Reiner Goebel Toronto, Canada http://www.rgbonsai.com |
[IBC] Requiem
Yesterday was the saddest day of my 14 years in bonsai. So tomorrow is another day. Onward. So sorry, Peter. Bonsai and vacations just do not mix -- no matter HOW carefully you plan. I have a couple of Satsuki or Kurume cuttings that are doing well, and I'd send them if we can figure out a way to do it. They're in 3-4 inch pots. Lemme know if you have any ideas. Jim Lewis - - Tallahassee, FL - This economy is a wholly owned subsidiary of the environment. - Gaylord Nelson, 1995 ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Mike Page ++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
[IBC] Requiem
Peter,
Sorry about your loss. It is a really disappointing and lonely moment when you realize your loss. On the plus side you get to replace the lost ones with better trees and lots more knowledge. And as Reiner says you do have plenty of empty pots. Small consolation but thatıs reality. When life hands you lemons make lemonade! I once froze off an entire greenhouse of plants so I can feel your pain. Years of work down the drain. Keep slugging. Jerry Meislik Whitefish Montana USA Zone 4-5 http://www.bonsaihunk.8m.com/ There is always at least two sides to every story. Now that our wonderful vacation is over and our once-in-a-lifetime adventure ended, we had to come back to our every day reality and clean out our bonsai growing area. I would like to share with you my loss as we mourn. Yesterday was burrial day!!! We had trees numbering just under 100 when we left. Yesterday and today I had to empty and clean-up 42 pots and containers that had dead trees in them. We lost roughly half of our trees, all but one of them were conifers. Fortunately our larger conifers survived. We were told that our azaleas and deciduous trees were in the cold frame and its vinyl siding was damaged by a fallen branch. The temperature run up to the 70s and that was followed by a brief cold spell reaching down to the 20s. The trees did not bud out in the spring and all turned to a crisp brown. Yesterday was the saddest day of my 14 years in bonsai. So tomorrow is another day. Onward. Peter Aradi Tulsa, Oklahoma ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Mike Page ++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
[IBC] Requiem
Dear Peter:
My condolences for such a tragic loss. I have often thought of reducing my collection, but not that way.... your heart must be heavy.... I know mine would be! Carl L. Rosner There is always at least two sides to every story. Now that our wonderful vacation is over and our once-in-a-lifetime adventure ended, we had to come back to our every day reality and clean out our bonsai growing area. I would like to share with you my loss as we mourn. Yesterday was burrial day!!! We had trees numbering just under 100 when we left. Yesterday and today I had to empty and clean-up 42 pots and containers that had dead trees in them. We lost roughly half of our trees, all but one of them were conifers. Fortunately our larger conifers survived. We were told that our azaleas and deciduous trees were in the cold frame and its vinyl siding was damaged by a fallen branch. The temperature run up to the 70s and that was followed by a brief cold spell reaching down to the 20s. The trees did not bud out in the spring and all turned to a crisp brown. Yesterday was the saddest day of my 14 years in bonsai. So tomorrow is another day. Onward. Peter Aradi Tulsa, Oklahoma ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Mike Page ++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
[IBC] Requiem
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From: "p.aradi" Subject: [IBC] Requiem Yesterday was burrial day!!! We had trees numbering just under 100 when we left. Yesterday and today I had to empty and clean-up 42 pots and containers that had dead trees in them. We lost roughly half of our trees, all but one of them were conifers. Fortunately our larger conifers survived. That's very upsetting Peter. It is not uncommon to get that "Why do I bother?" feeling either once in a while. I often do now when I have a nasty firing. It's double upsetting when it happens with firing AND a few trees! Years ago ( a bunch of years) I used to keep track of "deaths" and a list of trees. costs, etc.. My friend told me not to do that. He was right. It's better not to dwell on it, but just make mental note if a death was due to something you did for sure. I'm wondering, did you have a "tree sitter"/ who was competent at their care and ( equally important) gave a hoot? Dale ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Mike Page ++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
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