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[IBC] bored
Adam,
As you can see there are many ways of doing bonsai and having a life. Deciding to take a break instead of quit, is one option. I think I have belonged to clubs like the one in your area, where new members are given a trial by fire to see if they will be acceptable to the club's criteria. These clubs are dying because of lack of new members. I had a hard time starting bonsai. My son aged 7 at the time wanted to learn. He was teacher's pet. so some of the older club members put him down at every turn instead of encoraging him. My son has a good eye, but hadn't yet learned the rules. Rude comments like perhaps he would gain a true apprieciation of bonsai after he grew up or that if he didn't obey rules, he would never be any good, etc. There are suitable one gallon trees at your local nursery that would be a good, cheap way to start. Most nurseries have japanese maples, crabapples, and some junipers (procumbens, hollywood, etc.) you can use. Lastly, something you have as your own and love to do will save your saity during these times. There is the concept that we are all creative beings and all need to do something creative to survive. I started bonsai at 35, I am now 63. I have had on and off periods. When I worked full time, had a teanager at home, and was going for my masters, I thought I had to quit hobbies. I became very irritable. The only thing that calmed me was going out there and pinching my trees. Regards, Kitsune Miko From: adam roler To: Sent: Saturday, February 21, 2004 6:31 PM Subject: [IBC] bored to all, well, i think its about time to call it quits. as of late, i have been more discouraged about my art than ever. i truly love bonsai. it is the only thing that could bring me peace during a time of great turbulence in my life. but now as i watch powerlessly as all my beautiful trees die, i am almost certain that a chapter in my life has closed. SNIP ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Ken Rutledge++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Ken Rutledge++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
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