Bittersweet

[JudyB]

Not the actual plant, but my feelings today as I sent away the last of the large trees from my collection. I know that most of them went to those I know well and respect, so these will have long and happy lives. I have many new things on a smaller scale now, my collection has changed drastically over the last 2 years. Not a bad thing at all, and will be a new challenge, so will be fulfilling. BUT, these trees are strangers to me, and my old friends have graduated and moved away. So it's invigorating in some ways, and still a bit melancholy at the same time. Just felt like saying that out loud to people I know will "get it".... Happy trails.

 

[JudyB]

Oh, and before anyone asks, yes, "that" tree did also go. But I know that we will all be seeing the pig continuing it's development right here at home.
(I did keep the huge Kurume....)

 

[coh]

I imagine it is very bittersweet (I feel that way every time I ship off any of my trees), but I'm glad to have one of your trees to continue working on. Still waiting for it to lose its leaves for the season. If you manage to get to Rochester for the National show in 2020, maybe we can arrange a reunion

BTW, bittersweet makes nice bonsai. One of our club members has a sweet shohin. If you like the seed pods on Bill's euonymus, you'd almost certainly like bittersweet.

 

[JudyB]

I imagine it is very bittersweet (I feel that way every time I ship off any of my trees), but I'm glad to have one of your trees to continue working on. Still waiting for it to lose its leaves for the season. If you manage to get to Rochester for the National show in 2020, maybe we can arrange a reunion

BTW, bittersweet makes nice bonsai. One of our club members has a sweet shohin. If you like the seed pods on Bill's euonymus, you'd almost certainly like bittersweet.

And I'm quite glad you have one of my trees to continue, it's been nice keeping things in the fam. And I know you'll do it proud.

 

[leatherback]

"that" tree did also go.

Ohw.. That is the first tree I thought of. Did Judy not have the big trident..

I am sure i have missed something. Why are you getting rid of your big trees?
Hope you are OK.

 

[JudyB]

Ohw.. That is the first tree I thought of. Did Judy not have the big trident..

I am sure i have missed something. Why are you getting rid of your big trees?
Hope you are OK.

Ah, yes all is fine. Thanks for your concern .
The reason for changing direction is that we are planning on retiring within the next 5 years, and will move to Colorado on some land we own there. I will have to do a new build for the tree area and budget considerations mean that the area must be smaller than my large tree collection would allow. (we have plenty of room on the land but don't want to build anything huge) So in an effort to make it as easy and painless as possible, I decided last year to go ahead and move them on now, so as to get used to the change. Also so I get to know my new trees in my current climate that I understand before I pull up stakes and change my climate and change trees at the same time! Better to have trees that I know well when we make the move.

Not to worry about piglet, as he is in better hands now than mine!

 

[AZbonsai]

Just felt like saying that out loud to people I know will "get it".... Happy trails.

I get it! And have not had my trees nearly as long.

 

[leatherback]

OK, good to hear these are just practical considerations. And congrats on retirment. Iam sad to know I have a few decades to go. Stupid european financials.

Not to worry about piglet, as he is in better hands now than mine!

Sigh. Wish I would have know. Would have loved it on this side of the pond.

 

[Cadillactaste]

Judy, my highest heartfelt atta girl. You placed trees that were your heart...in to capable hands. To go into another aspect of the same hobby,which has grown as a seed in your heart. Only to prosper and take further. I've been watching you collect your shohin collection...superb material my friend.

 

[bonsaichile]

Ah, yes all is fine. Thanks for your concern .
The reason for changing direction is that we are planning on retiring within the next 5 years, and will move to Colorado on some land we own there. I will have to do a new build for the tree area and budget considerations mean that the area must be smaller than my large tree collection would allow. (we have plenty of room on the land but don't want to build anything huge) So in an effort to make it as easy and painless as possible, I decided last year to go ahead and move them on now, so as to get used to the change. Also so I get to know my new trees in my current climate that I understand before I pull up stakes and change my climate and change trees at the same time! Better to have trees that I know well when we make the move.

Not to worry about piglet, as he is in better hands now than mine!

We'll welcome you to Colorado. You'll soon be working with some nice poderosa yamadoris here! ?

 

[JudyB]

We'll welcome you to Colorado. You'll soon be working with some nice poderosa yamadoris here! ?

Thank you, we are looking forward to it. Westcliffe......

 

[JudyB]

Judy, my highest heartfelt atta girl. You placed trees that were your heart...in to capable hands. To go into another aspect of the same hobby,which has grown as a seed in your heart. Only to prosper and take further. I've been watching you collect your shohin collection...superb material my friend.

Thank you also. It's sort of full circle, as these small ones were the attraction when I first got the bug.

 

[davetree]

I feel for you. I sold my biggest trees last year and was sad to see them go. But then about 3 months later on Facebook I saw a big trident styled by Bjorn Bjorholm at a workshop and I said hey that looks familiar ! It was good to see the new owner taking care of the tree.

 

[JudyB]

I feel for you. I sold my biggest trees last year and was sad to see them go. But then about 3 months later on Facebook I saw a big trident styled by Bjorn Bjorholm at a workshop and I said hey that looks familiar ! It was good to see the new owner taking care of the tree.

Yeah it does hurt a bit, but it's also awesome to know that they move on and get better with the right fit. It's kind of great to feel like a link in a chain on some of the trees I've had, as I know the history before me, and they will move it further.

 

[JudyB]

Well that's the bitter, but here is a bit of the Sweet, I did a trade with @MACH5 for this amazing little beautyberry for the Red Beech. It is certainly a sweet tree. Very charming!

 

[coh]

Well that's the bitter, but here is a bit of the Sweet, I did a trade with @MACH5 for this amazing little beautyberry for the Red Beech. It is certainly a sweet tree. Very charming!
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Nice! We have a couple of these in our landscape (birds like the berries during the winter when nothing else is around). I've been tempted to try to layer off a piece to work with but have never gotten around to it.

 

[MACH5]

What??? You got rid of piglet??? I hope whoever got it knows what the heck they're doing!


I will miss my Japanese beauty berry but in capable and loving hands it is! Although all over Japan they're difficult to locate in the US. But happy I'm also gaining a tree I have always loved!

 

[Arcto]

Done a few relocations. Yes, tough letting things go. I’ve also been stubborn and brought stuff with me and had mixed results. On the positive side. Always love the challenge of a new location and material to work with. Starting over and creating something new is really satisfying. Judy you have mentioned how much you like big rocks. In Colorado, they’re a commodity there. You can rock out to your heart’s content.

 

[JudyB]

What??? You got rid of piglet??? I hope whoever got it knows what the heck they're doing!

LOL, as if...
For the record, for all who have followed the Piglet, Sergio is the new owner and keeper of this amazing tree. I have been honored and lucky to be but a part of it's journey.

 

[JudyB]

Done a few relocations. Yes, tough letting things go. I’ve also been stubborn and brought stuff with me and had mixed results. On the positive side. Always love the challenge of a new location and material to work with. Starting over and creating something new is really satisfying. Judy you have mentioned how much you like big rocks. In Colorado, they’re a commodity there. You can rock out to your heart’s content.

Yes, we have loved the west for long years. We crave mountains like water and food. It seems to be part of us, so we are waiting for it.