Stimulus money

Warlock

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I got my stimulus and of course we taking care of family needs first. But I wanna spend abit on a tree..

Something I can walk outside and be proud to see. Everything I have is just growing out stock. I deserve a nice tree, right?

Just need to convince wife to let spend a "Stimmy $$". Any one else stimulating the bonsai economy?
 

Paradox

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yes I am thinking about buying a nice tree as well.
 

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No, no desire to hunt for a tree. I'm content. I've sort of fallen back to projects...I so enjoy the journey. But can respect wanting a more finished tree...even if just a specimen Pre-Bonsai if that is what funds will permit.
 

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Our stimulus checks will put a dent in our real estate taxes. But I work, and am trying to be a bit more selective and buy better trees, so always looking. Got a few nice ones from Zach Smith last year. I finally learned it's better to buy one nice tree, than 5 crappy ones.
 

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Our stimulus money is all earmarked for family. One of our mothers loves to give cash gifts at Christmas but hasn't been able to work since the pandemic closed schools... A daughter is pregnant and still has medical debt from baby #1... A niece lost her father to Covid right before Christmas and was expected to help pay his expenses... All these rels got stimulus money too, but that doesn't mean we can't still give them a boost.
 

Carol 83

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Our stimulus money is all earmarked for family. One of our mothers loves to give cash gifts at Christmas but hasn't been able to work since the pandemic closed schools... A daughter is pregnant and still has medical debt from baby #1... A niece lost her father to Covid right before Christmas and was expected to help pay his expenses... All these rels got stimulus money too, but that doesn't mean we can't still give them a boost.
Good for you! Sounds like an awesome use for it.
 

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Our stimulus checks will put a dent in our real estate taxes. But I work, and am trying to be a bit more selective and buy better trees, so always looking. Got a few nice ones from Zach Smith last year. I finally learned it's better to buy one nice tree, than 5 crappy ones.
Tell me about it ...1.5 years into the hobby and I've learned that the hard way lol. Last week was the first time I went to a bonsai nursery and walk out with nothing lol. I was quite proud of my self knowing that I've upgraded my taste in trees.
 

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Tell me about it ...1.5 years into the hobby and I've learned that the hard way lol. Last week was the first time I went to a bonsai nursery and walk out with nothing lol. I was quite proud of my self knowing that I've upgraded my taste in trees.
Like that trident you got :cool:
 
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