tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6001763443019799870.post1973164200802244585..comments2023-06-29T03:04:53.397-07:00Comments on Steve Tolley's Bonsai and Suiseki Blog: An interesting few days.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13364862809688538077noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6001763443019799870.post-31550475064634126992013-03-03T03:39:43.151-08:002013-03-03T03:39:43.151-08:00Hi Steve, many thanks for your kind comments and P...Hi Steve, many thanks for your kind comments and PR, the pictures are great.<br />It was good to see you and chat at Swindon.<br />I've had the Ilex a few years now and it's been a real buzz seeing it develop from a stump with a few branches, I look forward to seeing the tree develop further ramification over the coming years. <br />I took the berries off the tree the day after the Swindon show...it took bloody ages. <br />Doug Mudd's tables are awesome mate, he is a true craftsman at the top of his game, I have a small round shohin table but I'm still saving for a big un......need to shift some more stands.....<br />I've rough cut your ji ita by the way, will try to have it ready for Bristol, fingers crossed.<br />Keep up the good work with the blog, I always enjoy reading your thoughts and comments.<br />Take care bud<br />JohnJohn Brocklehursthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09946368142565069892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6001763443019799870.post-11487986112405256942013-03-01T13:07:40.508-08:002013-03-01T13:07:40.508-08:00Thanks for the good comments,steve. And thanks, P...Thanks for the good comments,steve. And thanks, Pete for your comment too.<br />I promise not to ambush you next time we meet, Steve!<br />Doug.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6001763443019799870.post-42351561040030298942013-02-28T07:51:10.333-08:002013-02-28T07:51:10.333-08:00Nice one Sunshine.... and I thought you were dysle...Nice one Sunshine.... and I thought you were dyslexic. Enjoyed the 'read' and the pickies and by the way, don't forget my next birthday..... I'll be 14!!! Luv ya. Dan xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6001763443019799870.post-53703701646927738402013-02-28T03:14:41.291-08:002013-02-28T03:14:41.291-08:00Hi Peter, yes it is important to not get too insul...Hi Peter, yes it is important to not get too insular and especially important not to think you know it all. We can all learn, even from our students or even from an audience. In a room of 100 people I am the lucky one. I can learn from 100 people, they are only there to learn from one!<br />Unfortunately the bigger picture you mention is lost on many.<br />Re; The Dougie stand, he mentioned you had lusted after it. As for having a fight on my hands for it, look up 'futile' in the dictionary. It say's Peter Warren picking a fight with Steve Tolley LOL.<br />See you in March.<br />Tollster!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6001763443019799870.post-77370271198517546382013-02-28T01:33:16.418-08:002013-02-28T01:33:16.418-08:00You would have had a fight on your hands for that ...You would have had a fight on your hands for that Doug Mudd stand. Nice piece of work. As for other bonsai professionals looking at your blog, those who keep their eyes focused only on their own worlds end up missing the bigger picture. I learn stuff from reading it...Peter Warrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09714861781858473416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6001763443019799870.post-57211328716184400342013-02-26T13:20:51.967-08:002013-02-26T13:20:51.967-08:00Once again Steve as good read, keep it up
Dave Mar...Once again Steve as good read, keep it up<br />Dave Martin.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com