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I have been asked to do some promotional articles for our coming convention. Trying to entice overseas and Eastern states visitors to our exhibition.

One of our sponsors is Virgin Blue, they have got on board so to speak. To help AABC if it works well they will continue, that has to be a benefit because the visiting tutor program will be able to avail themselves of cheaper Air fares. OK that's the commercial done.

I had of course been asked to photograph some of my natives, so we can show what can be done with them. You will know by now Melaleucas will be seen and plenty of them from Large to mini.
So to whet your appetite and in the hope of putting names to Faces. Here are some of mine.

looks like it is gonna be a ripper year pup!

the bark on that first mel is something else, love it!

Any Pines, Maples, Juniper, Cedar, Olive, Cypress or Elm on show at Fremantle 2011 or is it Australian native only?

Shannon wrote:Any Pines, Maples, Juniper, Cedar, Olive, Cypress or Elm on show at Fremantle 2011 or is it Australian native only?

Yes there will be some of the exotics there for the non believers It is just we do have some of the best natives around the country, so we would like to showcase them, to our visitors.

Cheers Pup

Love your trees Pup and will do my damnest to get over there for the show

Ken

I don't know who is organising this convention and whether its all finalised already but to quote Walter Pall from another thread...

"Thanks for the warm welcome. I was in the Canberra Convention in 2004 and would love to come back. My wife too. Last time we have missed Melbourne and a couple of other things. A simple e-mail will do wonders".

It would be nice to invite him to Freo in 2011 I reckon

Great to see a little Corymbia citriodora in there. Looks like you've been successful in reducing it's leaf size too.

nealweb wrote:I don't know who is organising this convention and whether its all finalised already but to quote Walter Pall from another thread...

"Thanks for the warm welcome. I was in the Canberra Convention in 2004 and would love to come back. My wife too. Last time we have missed Melbourne and a couple of other things. A simple e-mail will do wonders".

It would be nice to invite him to Freo in 2011 I reckon

G,day Neal this show is being organized, by the Bonsai Society of Western Australia, INC. All the visiting demonstrators have been organized. As they have busy schedules we have to get in early.

But if you want to invite Walter I am sure we could slot him in somewhere the only thing is as you are aware we are a bloody long way from Melbourne .

For any one who needs to know and I hope that is many, here is the web site http://www.bonsaisocietywa.com/convention.html

Cheers Pup

Ps Yes there will be exotics on display.

It seems we would be hard pressed to find a better demonstartor than Lo Min Hsuan at the moment. I admire his work but have not been a great follower of his work because his results seem so far out of my reach.
I am very curious how his demonstrations will go
http://bonsaibark.com/2011/01/01/bonsai ... min-hsuan/

This is a for the coming convention it is now only 17 days away from the opening.
So to all West Australian members I ask you to support West Australian Bonsai Artists and attend this exhibition. Also any interstate visitors who will be here and have not registered.

There are two international demonstrators. one Chinese, Min Hsuan Lo and one Australian Japanese demonstrator Megumi Bennett. The only none resident Japanese to be accredited by the Nippon Bonsai Association, of Japan. As an official teacher and demonstrator

There will be none native as well as native trees, Suiseki and Ikebana.

A Japanese demonstration on the art of Bonseki,by Yasuko Aoki the art of creating miniature Landscapes using sand and pebbles. This is to be the last outside of Japan by this master of this art.

There will be Sales of all Bonsai related Items from pots to trees and stock. If you access the flyer that is at the bottom of the page it will give times of the activities.It will also show how you can if you wish register.
The Exhibition of the Displays opens Saturday 9 am to 5 pm Sunday 9 am to 5 pm.

Cheers and I do hope to see you there. Pup

Keeping in minds

There will be a great opportunity for any one who wants to buy any thing Bonsai related, and to see some of the finest trees in Australia.

Just a friendly reminder that this show is now just eight(8) days away the opportunity not to be missed if you are in the West that weekend.
21st and 22nd of May 9am till 5pm both days at the Esplanade Hotel Fremantle.

You will get to see some very fine trees, some Bonseki by one of the World Masters of the art, Ikebana and some fine Suiseki.

Also you will have the opportunity to meet some of the Stars of AusBonsai such as, Leigh Taffe, Grant Bowie, Tony Bebb.



Pup

This weekend coming is the weekend to remember.

21st to 22nd 9 am till 5 pm both days. Sales of all bonsai related material some great raffle prizes for you to choose from.

Also the chance to meet some of the Members of AusBonsai

See you there eh! Pup

Good luck to the WA crew.
I cannot make it this year but wish you all the best. This is probably the biggest event on the Australian Bonsai callendar each year!