Let’s Have Some Fun! First Annual Box Store Challenge – Who’s In?

[Neli]

What about having every 6 month update on the trees, and members of the forum vote for the best progress to date?

 

[Paradox]

What about having every 6 month update on the trees, and members of the forum vote for the best progress to date?

I think people in warmer climates will have a significant advantage. In 6 months it will be mid winter here.

 

[Neli]

I think people in warmer climates will have a significant advantage. In 6 months it will be mid winter here.

Yes but after that it will be the other way round...So if it is every 6 month...over long time it will be OK.

 

[monza]

I think people in warmer climates will have a significant advantage. In 6 months it will be mid winter here.

In six months? Expected snow fall tomorrow 5cm. At least my igloo is warm and cozy.

 

[Neli]

You see, our spring starts now....so for the next 6 month we will have advantage, after that our winter starts...and also nothing grows...then at the end of the next 6 month you will have advantage.

 

[Paradox]

You see, our spring starts now....so for the next 6 month we will have advantage, after that our winter starts...and also nothing grows...then at the end of the next 6 month you will have advantage.

How cold is your winter Neli? I dont think it is fair comparing a plant that someone in Alberta, Canada with a very short growing season to someone in southern California with a long growing season. The long growing season will win every time.

 

[Neli]

You are right here...but still allowances can be made...You dont think the time to find rough stock is too short?

 

[Paradox]

You are right here...but still allowances can be made...You dont think the time to find rough stock is too short?

If you mean the time allowed to find a tree to work on?
For me, no, but someone else might have trouble.

 

[JudyB]

I doubt very much that you'll be able to have a contest that is as far reaching geographically as this forum "fair" to everyone. I doubt that Monza has nursery stock availability as warmer climates at this time of year. There will be people like Darlene that will not be able to update on the spring photo, but even if you move it a week, that may put out others. And growing seasons will not be the same, there are lots of variables.
You have to make the best effort to include as many as possible, and hope that the rest understand.

 

[Cadillactaste]

How cold is your winter Neli? I dont think it is fair comparing a plant that someone in Alberta, Canada with a very short growing season to someone in southern California with a long growing season. The long growing season will win every time.

Our winter last year was long and -20's...so winters in warmer climates a tree will have that long growing season. I think the original ideal of preparing and working a tree initially great. And then do another one in the spring. For ones who weren't able to get stock to work on in their areas. For we are going into winter mode...and box stores are not getting in new stock. Nurseries also close down around here.

 

[Cadillactaste]

I doubt very much that you'll be able to have a contest that is as far reaching geographically as this forum "fair" to everyone. I doubt that Monza has nursery stock availability as warmer climates at this time of year. There will be people like Darlene that will not be able to update on the spring photo, but even if you move it a week, that may put out others. And growing seasons will not be the same, there are lots of variables.
You have to make the best effort to include as many as possible, and hope that the rest understand.

I agree with Judy...
This is to be fun...I am fine waiting for spring when materials are more available in my area if it comes down to it. It will still be fun to watch what others do with their material.

 

[Vin]

If it's okay with everyone, let's get through this Fall Challenge and then we can work on progression ideas and the Spring or Summer Challenge. In my opinion we should focus our efforts on the challenge at hand and keep it fun for everyone. Just my opinion...

 

[Cadillactaste]

If it's okay with everyone, let's get through this Fall Challenge and then we can work on progression ideas and the Spring or Summer Challenge. In my opinion we should focus our efforts on the challenge at hand and keep it fun for everyone. Just my opinion...

I agree... We can also learn from this one.

 

[wireme]

If I can get the time to visit a plant store I'll be in. As far as the tree surviving, I've got a lot of trees being gently taken one step at a time. I would like to find an Alberta spruce and get rough with itit.iy.iwrgaspruiwrgaspruiwrgaspruiwrgaspru

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Wire is something I won't be able to get in time I've roughed out a few trees lately with only 2/guages of aluminum not easy to get a refined look.

 

[Vin]

If I can get the time to visit a plant store I'll be in. As far as the tree surviving, I've got a lot of trees being gently taken one step at a time. I would like to find an Alberta spruce and get rough with itit.iy.iwrgaspruiwrgaspruiwrgaspruiwrgaspru

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Wire is something I won't be able to get in time I've roughed out a few trees lately with only 2/guages of aluminum not easy to get a refined look.

Would love to have you join the fun if possible. If you haven't seen the Rules and Guidelines thread here is a link: http://bonsainut.com/forums/showthread.php?16506-FINAL-Rules-amp-Guidelines-for-the-First-Annual-Fall-Box-Store-Challenge

Great to have you on board and good luck!

 

[fore]

Wireme, shame on you for not having decent copper wire around with all those kickin' yamadori you've collected! jk

 

[wireme]

Ha, fair enough, I'll order some for next season!