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Update pics...16 month from purchase.

Definitely not an ume...it is a nice Japanese Quince as far as I can tell. :)

Close to mine too...I just use Turface, DE, and bark (sometimes Miracle Grow potting soil) and it works for me. Of course many told me my trees will die in my mix...knock on wood but they are very healthy. ;)

Looks like BVF and Adair have different (or opposite) style. I believe Peter Tea teaches similar to BVF also. While I haven't done JBP, the concept should be the same for all plants and I lean towards Adair's style of not disturbing the foliage (and growth in general) on the sacrifice branch...

Very nice...something for me to look forward in a few years. BTW, my ume survived and have few flower buds now. I expect them to open in a few days. :)

Same here. Also...is it the #8822?

I use something very similar. Make sure you get the #8822 they seem to have a similar product but not made w/ same material.

I use about 1/3 Turface, 1/3 Napa Floor Dry, 1/3 Miracle Grow potting soil on most of my mix. I also add a sprinkle of charcoal to this. Working fine so far. I sift all of them using a kitchen sifter (almost like window scree sized) though I have a regular 3 stage bonsai sifter. I do plan on...

Smart........

I agree...it is so easy to blame the plant's shortcomings, when in truth, it is us who is lacking. Good material is no question better to work on but it is only part of the equation. Real question is, are you ready for it? As long as the expectation is realistic then go for it. BTW, there...

I'll share when I am done with some tests I have planned (but kept putting aside). It is in line with what Leo posted but I think the benefit is more w/ yucca/aloe extract.

I use something similar...aloe vera extract. You can get it from Walmart or HEB (supermarket). http://www.herbspro.com/fruit-of-the-earth-aloe-vera-juice-99728.html?gclid=Cj0KEQiAiamlBRCgj83PiYm6--gBEiQArnojD3H3I0dnaDZHzLecSVmQV3JUJKY0gvzaERDlJjiyk-0aArat8P8HAQ Not sure how much it is...

Yes it does. http://bonsainut.com/forums/showthread.php?12629-TX-Persimmon

BTW, read the part about "typical grinds" here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grind Most people who sharpen accidentally change the tool's grind w/o knowing it...ergo changing how the tool cuts. Going back to the scissors...the scissor have simple chisel grind on each blade. If you sharpen the...

Correct impression. ;) I am with Skinnygoomba. Work with a simple knife then move on. My preference is a single bevel chisel. Once you properly understood how and why the bevel works, you can apply that to multitude of tools...scissors and concave cutters alike. They are just like chisels...

For me it is neither...I'd go with this instead http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00I8BICB2/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=2WH8THK6RB5OK&coliid=I3RJJVLNKO8C1V&psc=1 Review... http://www.dpreview.com/products/sony/slrs/sony_a6000 One of the best rated cameras today (at its price range)...

Same here. Been seeing the error message since Dec. 19 but pics are uploaded anyway.

My Samsung Galaxy S5 takes great pictures actually...no hating them :)

Of course you only use that high ISO when needed ;). I need to send you a pic shot at 51,000 ISO but if you search online, you will see samples. BTW, my son always shoot RAW so it is not altered. He does process them after. Sorry for the thread hi-jack.

With the a7s...you may not need a flash. ;) My son have been taking pics in bars which are really dark and pics are coming okay IMHO. He is not even pushing the ISO yet like this was only at 1600ISO I believe (yes no flash). This is compressed JPEG also, you should see the RAW file. I've...

Good move. Most new cameras now have so much more capability than an average user taps or knows how to take advantage of properly (me included). Mastering the manual settings will get you ahead than most. :)

A virt of possible tanuki I came up today.

Must be tough...concentrate on the lessons learned. Von voyage!

He got lens adapter and uses Canon prime lenses on it. Downside is the need to go manual on those though. He just purchased a Zeiss lens for it. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/925829-REG/sony_sal50f14z_50mm_f_1_4_carl_zeiss.html

Congrats! :cool: Sony have been coming out with great cameras lately. My son got a Sony (Alpha) a7s and it is compact but a BEAST! He's been shooting up to 51,000 ISO (it can go up to more than 400,000 ISO :eek: ) and the results are awesome. I bought his old Sony NEX-6 and I am happy...