School of Bonsai Christmas Lunch

[kcpoole]

Hi all.
Today was the "School of Bonsai" Christmas lunch held at Ray Nesci's Nursery.

After Chatting and Forumming? on Bonsaitalk and here for nearly 18 months, I finally met JayC in person

We had a Great chat today and Chewed the fat on a few topics and it is great to be able to put a face and voice to the posts.

During the Day, another member here (Steven aka AusBonsai ) arrived to spread the word about this site! What a Great Day
Joel Steven and I had some more chats and Steven took a photo of Joel and I together so hope hewill post it here sometime.

Great Day and thanks Guys


Ken

[Steven]

Hi Ken,

It was great to meet you today and I really love how enthusiastic you are about bonsai!!!

JayC meets KCPoole.jpg

Ken and JayC found one of Ray's hidden gems... a yamadori Melaleuca that is just screaming out for some of Pup's techniques!

kcpoole and JayC at Ray's with Mel starter.jpg

Regards,
S.

[Pup]

Not a bad looking stick . I think it is Quinquinervia the foliage will reduce with partial defoliation.
Leave a couple of leaves so the sap has a reason to go there. Who bought it what was the price like? Pup

[anttal63]

once again great to see you guys have such a great school to hang out at. good to put faces to the names for us too. but where's steven's photo?

also looks like ray has alot of good stock there.

[kcpoole]

TLOL Steven took the photo Must be camera shy
The stock is from Rays advanced / large stock area. He has just about all common trees we use as advanced stock and the prices are very good.

Well worth a visit if you are ever here.

Ken

[Jon Chown]

good to put faces to the names for us too

Yep, what he said.

Jon

[Gary Bee]

G/Day! folks,
This is my first post. I could not resist joining after reading of the fun at The School of Bonsai (the acronym is TSOB) xmas party.
One of the great things to come out of the day was the announcement that Peter Adams has accepted TSOB's invitation to visit us as Guest Speaker in July next year. So start saving up for a great weekend of Bonsai and mateship.
Peter will be conducting a workshop, something I won't be missing. How about you? Now comes the agony of sourcing a suitable tree which will befit the occasion, then the suitable pot. What a great opportunity to add a "Styled by Peter Adams" tree to your collection.
Is there any one out there with a "Styled by Peter Adams" tree ?
We know how long ago he last visited, so, does he style for longevity?

I'm really impressed with you guys contributing to the first 100.

Keep the chat going!

Regards
<](:-))

[anttal63]

T and the rest of you keeps us posted on the peter adams thing. let us know the when and hows to book in, i would love to be a part of that. im due for a trip to sydney. bonsai by day and party by night im there!!!

[kcpoole]

G/Day! folks,
This is my first post. I could not resist joining after reading of the fun at The School of Bonsai (the acronym is TSOB) xmas party.
One of the great things to come out of the day was the announcement that Peter Adams has accepted TSOB's invitation to visit us as Guest Speaker in July next year. So start saving up for a great weekend of Bonsai and mateship.
Peter will be conducting a workshop, something I won't be missing. How about you? Now comes the agony of sourcing a suitable tree which will befit the occasion, then the suitable pot. What a great opportunity to add a "Styled by Peter Adams" tree to your collection.
Is there any one out there with a "Styled by Peter Adams" tree ?
We know how long ago he last visited, so, does he style for longevity?

I'm really impressed with you guys contributing to the first 100.

Keep the chat going!

Regards
<](:-))

Sshhh Don't Tell everyone We might get booked out before we get a chance to sign up.

Antonio and all,
The weekend is what the School used to call the "Ideas Summit" and is held in July. Up till last year has been held annually and Charles Ceronio was our Guest last year.
The Weekend will now be held Bi annually and will endeavour to have an Accomplished Bonsai artist attend every year as a headline, so keep a lookout.
Saturday and sunday has been demos / discussions / Workshops at the Venue, and the monday is an allday workshop at Ray Nesci Nursery.
As yet I have not been able to attend as I usually am committed elsewhaer in July, but Next year I will be a definite

Ken

PS Welcome tmaster

[PeterW]

T and the rest of you keeps us posted on the peter adams thing. let us know the when and hows to book in, i would love to be a part of that. im due for a trip to sydney. bonsai by day and party by night im there!!!

I'm with you Ant...I'm there. At least i hope i can get in.I am way overdue for a trip to Sydney.....or at least a trip somewhere!
Peter.

[PeterW]

Hi Ken,

It was great to meet you today and I really love how enthusiastic you are about bonsai!!!

kcpoole and JayC at Ray's with Mel starter.jpg

Regards,
S.

Hey Ken, is that a cheque book in your pocket or are you just happy to meet JayC.

[aaron_tas]

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The weekend is what the School used to call the "Ideas Summit" and is held in July.

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oh, no...

i loved the ideas summit, demonstrated there one year with a couple of my mates (HARDKNOCKSBONSAI) and thought it was great, the workshop too. very friendly atmosphere

unfortunately i live so far away from all the goings on, so...
what's it gonna be called these days

[kcpoole]

what's it gonna be called these days

Dunno Yet if the name will change or stay. Up to Clinton and the committee I guess

Never fear all, I will certainly let everyone know when it is on as I hope it will be a big drawcard for the East coast Bonsai folk

Ken

[kcpoole]

Hey Ken, is that a cheque book in your pocket or are you just happy to meet JayC.

Nah no check book, They are a stack of Stevens Flyers for this site i was giving out for him

his "BookMarks".. A very clever idea and the silly thing is I forgot to get one for myself! Doh!

left a stack on the Counter in the shop at the nursery tho fro Ray to give out

Ken

[Joel]

Hey guys!

What an AWESOME day we had! Clinton and Ray (and the rest of their family) sure know how to create a Chrissy lunch!

It was really good to meet somebody after talking to them for years online. Ken was nothing like i expected him to be (better), and a really nice guy!

And meeting Steven, the owner of this site was amazing too! I wasnt expecting to see Steven, and it was really good to talk to him. Thanks for taking photos!

Tmaster, thanks for joining this site! Any talk of "the other teacher" from our night joining? I would like to have him here...

Pup, neither of us bought the tree Im spending my money on an irrigation system at the moment.

Really nice to meet you guys!

JayC