I spent last night setting up the stands for our clubs forthcoming exhibition this weekend.
Stands had to be collected from storage.
and then unloaded again at the other end.
Some who always complain about my camera time, were hard to find when the unloading was taking place. That fake call App on his phone worked a treat 😛 🙂
Building the stands, starting to take shape.
I dread to think what’s going on here
Cloth makes a big difference
Ready for the bonsai later in the week.
I felt compelled to make this the post of the day as I just had to share a photo of Peter Warren with a beard 🙂 I guess it grew out on his road trip!
I look forward to seeing more photos and perhaps video from this exhibition.
Found these on a Japanese Blog and the blog owner has kindly let me share the best of the pics here. I have added a general link for the blog at the bottom and on my favourite blog list on my side panel if you want to follow. I will say that Google Translate leaves a lot to be desired when dealing with Japanese but it is well worth following it to see some lovely Shohin Bonsai!
Our club has a display this weekend and I gave my Trident a trim for the show.
It’s half time and I’m enjoying the France v England Match. Later on we have the Ukraine v Sweden. How will the bonsai blogs link up in this battle. Click on the flags for sites.
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I must say, I struggle to find any blogs from the Ukraine with google. If you know of any, I’m happy to promote them here!
Yesterday’s walk in the sunshine was along the coast at Belfast Lough. The dogs were bouncing around in the water which was about the only thing to make ripples on a day were it resembled a Mill Pond.
Loved this little sail boat that kept pace with us for a few miles.
Smudge cooling down.
A strange shark with a fin shaped like an elbow!
Walking buddies.
Herron on the rocks.
Pretty in yellow.
Today we see Spain vs Italy and Ireland vs Croatia in the football world. Who will you find competing in the Bonsai Blog world? Click on the flags to find out.
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After Winning an Award at the BSA Exhibition back in March, this Maple came home only to be eaten by some sort of insect. It was given free growth until now to see where it might bud from.
I have lost several branches including many at the apex. Yesterday I decided to remove the dead branches and start the process of rebuilding it back to it’s past level. I think I’m now over the disappointment. I’m posting it here which is a clear sign that I’m moving on. I’m even looking forward to the rebuilding process.
This was it before I did anything yesterday.
Here you can see dead branches in the apex and some of the very strong new growth.
Dead branches removed and the wounds before sealing.
The dead bits.
and the tree as it sits after the work.
A long winding road, having taken a wrong turn, I’m now heading back the right way again.
Euro 2012 has started with loads of great matches to watch. As my Northern Ireland didn’t qualify as usual I can enjoy as a neutral. As I’m off work today I will be watching Holland v Denmark later followed by Germany v Portugal.
I thought it would be fun to put some of my favourite bonsai blogs head to head here as well. Just click on the flags to visit my chosen contenders 🙂
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Well, it’s actually from yesterday, but as I didn’t post yesterday!!!
A very interesting post from Mr Snart from Willowbog Bonsai. You see, he can come up with the odd nugget now and again 😉
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