Thanks for having a look at my blog and all the little add ons as well.
I type away here, rambling on about my day to day bonsai doings and wonder, who are these people are who check in now and again for a look? If you like what you’ve seen and would like to comment, or even just say Hi, this is the place to do it.
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What a great addition to your already fascinating Bonsai Blog pages Ian.
Well i will set the ball rolling and introduce myself for those who dont already know me. My name is Martin and i am as new as new can be to the World of Bonsai.
I joined a bonsai forum “Wee trees” to gain knowledge and help from like minded folk and that is how i have come to know of “Bonsai Eejit” Ian.
From there i have followed Ians blogs with a keen interest, i find his posts to be informative, helpful, interesting and humorous and i very much enjoy seeing his ever improving photography skills combined with his wonderful ability around all things Bonsai.
I look forward to my daily fix you provide us all with Ian….so please keep the pages flowing and the photos coming, wishing you all the success in the world for your ventures, kindest regards Martin
Thanks martin. I do try and post something every day. Sometimes that’s easy, sometimes it’s a challenge with work and family.
Thanks for your friendship and best wishes.
Hi Ian,
Great pictures on your blog – really useful to see all the fine detail on the trees that you mention. Enjoyed working on the trees in your garage last nite, was even better to see all of the different species that the guys had to work on. Picked up quite a few bits and pieces of knowledge – cheers for having us all round and being very generous with your time. Got home at 1:20am – the latest night I’ve had in a while but worth it! Ben B
Hi Ben,
Well done for having the guts to chop back the Amur Maple, a good sign for your bonsai future.
Glad you had a good night, they’re all usually as late as that! I don’t mind being generous with my time as I’m learning too
great blog Ian , always interesting and varied , good photos also make a big difference,
I know you do bonsai for your own pleasure but the bonsai scene in Ulster is all the richer for your varied contributions , keep it up, I know you work really hard on behalf of the club !!
thanks
Me Likey.
Thanks Matt
Really enjoyed the case studies no idiots on this web site have a reasonable collection myself been keeping bonsai nine years do you ever go to the carboot at Birmingham I have bought some good yamadori there
Hi Kevin and thanks for your kind words. The carboot is beyond my travel allowance
The ferry alone would cost me about £150! I did consider taking a van load of trees over to sell at some point though. Can’t keep all these collected trees for ever lol
It is a shame u can’t get a cheap ferry at that price I fully understand will send u photo of trees I have bought if possible but keep up the blog
Sent from my iPad by Kevin Wynne
Hey Ian,
Im Jeremy Pember from Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, USA here. Im only been doing bonsai for a lil over 2 years now and have fallen inlove with it. I came across your blog and am now addicted to it. I hope to have as much skill that you and your friends posses some day. I know i will someday since im only 25 and have a long time to learn. Also im thinking of starting my own bonsai blog even though it will be less of yours.
Thanks for being an awesome example for me.
Thanks.
Hi Jeremy, Thanks for following my blog. I started when I was 23
A blog is a great way to keep a record of what you do in your bonsai tasks. Even better when people actually follow along and read it. Go for the blog. and let me know when you get it up and running and I’ll check in 
Yea my blog is buffrider.blogspot.com im new at this so hope yall like it.
Ian, I have enjoyed your blogs and would just like to say thanks for all your recent help.
Michael, Bangor
Michael, you are most welcome and I’m delighted to see you are giving blogging a go
Hi Ian, thanks for becoming a member on my blog.
Great site by the way
Hi Simon, No problem, I will follow with interest
Hi Ian, got your message on Linkedin today. I never look at Linkedin but I do follow your blog on a regular basis. It’s great
Hi Robert, I don’t use it much yet myself. I’m just exploring ways of promoting the club. Hope to catch up with you again at the BSA show in March if you making the trip down.
I’ve been smitten by the shohin bug this year, I wouldn’t miss it for the world
Me parece espectacular tu página, muchas felicitaciones por los fabulosos trabajos, he aprendido bastante te sigo cada día, ya quisiera tener árboles como los tuyos… Gracias por compartirlos los tuyos.
Gracias por sus amables palabras, me alegro que les guste mi diario
mensajes Gracias por tomarse el tiempo para comentar.
checked in on your blog ………ur still amazing me…………guess with your weather I will expect moucho blogging……….it will be 80 here in Orlando today….but it’s going all the way down to 60 tonight………..brrrrr…….stay warm, rick
Hi Rick,
Good to hear from you. It’ll be hard to keep the blog as busy over the Winter with everything tucked away in the poly tunnel. Your attempt to call 60 cold is a poor jest. If I could hit you with a snowball from here, I would
Did you style that big Holly yet? Post it over here if you want a hand 
Hi Ian
Love the blog and well done with its success!
Paul
Thanks Paul
loving the new look… have I seen this somewhere else?
Hi Tony,
Yes, I was inspired to use this theme lol. I had looked at it back in October but thought that the space background was a permanent feature. You disproved this
Love your new site by the way.
Regards
Ian
is frankies hornbeam a mame?????? just a thought with using phil for scale!
Boxy!! It that the Langtoon mafia Boxy ?
guilty as charged! lang time nee gibber, great to be in touch again peeps. say hi to everyone. love the site mate tis bang on!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Phil and I will be at the BSA Show in 10 days, you going? Be good to catch up mate
how unlucky are you pair????? yep sure am, got of me butt fired up again, scarey thought time but az back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Happy days
see you soon mate 
Great blog ian. The quality of your work and photography really sets the bar high! All the best
Ian,
I am new to Bonsai and really enjoy your blog, photos, and the info you provide! keep up the Great Work!
Thanks Tim
Just thought I would say Hi
Brutal
Back at ya mate
Thanks for having a look.
Thanks for the follow. I had no idea there was a bonsai culture, and such an active one. Way cool!
Bonsai folk all across the world
Love of art, love of nature, and it’s even got me into photography a little. Oh, and I like to read 
Ah–then I invite to join the Book Boosters. Or did I ask already?
Hi just come across your site and found it very interesting. Did not have time to look at it all and will come back. Did look at the Secret Garden Video, its delightful.
Thanks for looking around, plenty to see as I post on a daily basis now lol. Keep coming back and feel free to comment, I need the encouragement
Writing from Toronto, i haven’t been home in over 20 yrs. If i ever get the chance to smell home again, i hope to look you up.
Thanks for all your efforts.
cheers
Hi Nat, You’d be more than welcome. I have family in Sarnia that I’ve been meaning to visit too. I could return the favour
I am new to the art of Bonzai. Your site gave me inspiration and great resources to further my knowledge to start growing my own Bonzai’s.
Hi Deon,
Thanks for your kinds words. I pleased that you found my blog useful. Good luck in your bonsai endeavours
I’ve been enjoying your blog for several weeks now and I thought it was past time to say thanks. So thanks for the great pics and comments. Paul from Madison, Wisconsin, USA.
Thanks Paul, always nice to get positive comments and to see who is actually checking in for a look.
watched the trip to willowbog with ryan doing the demo on bending nice to see bonsai with out all the bullshit and pollitics good to see you lads haveing a bit of crack i am from stoke on trent but me old fellow was from tryone really enjoyed it jake
Thanks Jake. Glad you enjoyed it. I will treat you like an honorary Irishman
Hi Ian,
I am not sure how I stumbled across your blog but I clicked since my father is into bonsai. He is a respected bonsai artist in Southern California and I grew up with bonsai all my life. Although I do not do bonsai myself, I appreciate the work and dedication required for this fine art.
Hi Mark,
Thank you. I appreciate that you took the time to comment.
Just checked out your blog too, some fantastic shots there, I even gave you a follow