BBQ & Carving Day at my place

[Petra]

Sounds good Maybe next year, keep us posted with lots of pictures. I can see alot of OOPs's coming up,specialy if the drinking starts first, maybe you should take some home videos, they may make alot of money on the funniest videos. Thanks for the invitaion!

[Chris Di Nola]

Thanks guys I think its going to be a great day.

Update on attendees
Gumnuts is out next time
Stubonsai a maybe

Still not to late if anyone else is keen

[Steven]

G'day all...

Only 2 days to go until Skips spectacular carving workshop and BBQ kicks off. If you have ever wanted to learn how to carve and make it look realistic then this is your chance!
Check out the work on the following bonsai from Skips album;





If your keen to come along PM Skippy and he will send you the details.

See you Sunday,
Steven

[Jester]

Hi guys, just wanted to say thanks to Skippy for the Carving day today. Skippy and his wife were extremely hospitable. There was a good turnout and I think I speak for all who were there when I say we had a great time. It was so nice to meet some of the faces from the forum. I did'nt expect to see so many people working with grinders all at once (there were woodchips flying everywhere). Also, thanks to Steven because without this forum, such events would never have taken place.!!

[Jamie]

good work guys... one thing missing though john... WHERES THE PICS???!!!???!!!???


jamie

[Joel]

Absolutely agree with Jester.

Had a great time Skippy. Thanks for the great hospitality and giving me the chance to work on such an amazing tree. I really enjoyed it mate.

JayC

[Jester]

Hi Jamie, I did'nt take any shots but I think Steven may have taken one or two.

[Leigh Taafe]

hmmmmm i am jealous! Cant wait to see some pics!

[Steven]

What a fantastic day!
Skippy's signature states;

good mates, good times, good bonsai

and I couldn't agree more except to add "good food"!
We started the day watching Skip teach Skip Jnr the finer points of carving BIG stock;

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Then the power tools came out. At one stage there were no less than 8 high speed cutting implements buzzing and whizzing on bonsai of all species, shapes and sizes. The smell of fresh sawdust in the air added to the atmosphere nicely.

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JayC was entrusted to work on one of Skip's little Junipers;

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And there was plenty of time to chat with mates and check out Skips rather large collection.

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Then the BBQ was cranked up and our host and his beautiful wife put on a marvelous spread;

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Thanks SO much Chris and Rita for opening up your home and making us all feel so welcome. To everyone who attended, thanks for coming along and helping make it such a great day. I learnt a lot and had great fun carving some of my bonsai.

Regards,
Steven

P.S. If you ever get a chance to try MelaQuins chocolate and beet-root cake, do not hesitate! It's delicious!

[kcpoole]

Thanks for the photo update Steven to show what we all missed out on

Looks like a fun day too

[anttal63]

well done folks !!! way to go skip.

[Leigh Taafe]

Some fine trees there too! A great collection Skip!

[Deadwood]

Had a great day, thanks to all who came, it was well worth the drive.

Below are pics of the English Elm I worked on.

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This is showing some previous work done.

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Bulk carving done.

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Top work detail

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Bottom Detail

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Side Detail

Had a great Day.

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[Bretts]

You guys have all the fun

[bodhidharma]

Well, i am jealous. It might be time for the Victorians to have a get together.