Art joined the Bonsai Club in November and asked me to join in January. They are a group of very nice people. I imagine it would be hard to find mean, nasty people in a club devoted to the creation and nurturing of teeny tiny trees.
I joined the club just in time because their holiday/New Year party was in mid-January. Our new 90 + year old friends, Mr. and Mrs. K told us we really needed to go because the grab bag/door prizes were really fabulous.
"Besides," said Mr. K. "I'm bringing the watercolor of the bonsai that's on the greeting card I gave you."
I was really looking forward to seeing the painting because I loved what I saw on the greeting card copy he'd made of the original.
The party was wonderful, the food fabulous at the Pearl Country Club! We met many friendly bonsai enthusiasts. We also won a whole lot of fabulous things! There was a bonsai equipment bag, 2 different sizes of bonsai pots and a really neat bucket tool holder. One of the people gave us the small juniper they won and told Art to put it in the pot he'd won. We gave them the dish towel/Hawaiian spice/fudge prize we'd also won. They then laughed and handed us the bonsai calendar they won.
We've never seen anything like this. It's really fabulous! Now we can stick all our tools in it and carry them around the house. Art is still finishing the renovation of our house so this is perfect.
We learned that the painting Mr. K modestly said he was bringing as his grab bag was actually the Mega Grand Prize. It was a beautifully framed, magnificent work of art. I was startled when we saw the incredible full size painting. Apparently he donates one of his masterpieces every year.
Sigh.
No, we didn't win it.
But there's always next year.
I joined the club just in time because their holiday/New Year party was in mid-January. Our new 90 + year old friends, Mr. and Mrs. K told us we really needed to go because the grab bag/door prizes were really fabulous.
"Besides," said Mr. K. "I'm bringing the watercolor of the bonsai that's on the greeting card I gave you."
I was really looking forward to seeing the painting because I loved what I saw on the greeting card copy he'd made of the original.
The party was wonderful, the food fabulous at the Pearl Country Club! We met many friendly bonsai enthusiasts. We also won a whole lot of fabulous things! There was a bonsai equipment bag, 2 different sizes of bonsai pots and a really neat bucket tool holder. One of the people gave us the small juniper they won and told Art to put it in the pot he'd won. We gave them the dish towel/Hawaiian spice/fudge prize we'd also won. They then laughed and handed us the bonsai calendar they won.
We've never seen anything like this. It's really fabulous! Now we can stick all our tools in it and carry them around the house. Art is still finishing the renovation of our house so this is perfect.
We learned that the painting Mr. K modestly said he was bringing as his grab bag was actually the Mega Grand Prize. It was a beautifully framed, magnificent work of art. I was startled when we saw the incredible full size painting. Apparently he donates one of his masterpieces every year.
Sigh.
No, we didn't win it.
But there's always next year.
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ReplyDeleteTerry 's mom did some bonsai and Terry wants to get into bonsai. Maybe some day.
That is nice painting. You did well on the prizes!
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DeleteI always admire the art of Bonzai creations! It's a great way to spend your time!
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Bonsai are so beautiful and I bet the people are lovely, too. You're right -- can't imagine people who love little trees being mean. :) And that watercolor is lovely!
ReplyDeletePS Thanks for your sweet comments. I'd love to see the NRA disemboweled!
Lucky you! I always wanted a bucket caddy, esp. for my work at Heifer Ranch, but never got one. Enjoy it and enjoy all your new friends and tree friends.
ReplyDeleteIt would have really come in handy at the Heifer ranch.
DeleteGorgeous painting... Sorry you didn't win it! I love that tool carrier also.. How convenient!!!!! Glad you joined that group and had such a great time.
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Betsy
. . . and a good time was had by all:-)
ReplyDeletethat's a beautiful painting
ReplyDeleteThat is a truly beautiful painting indeed. Would look lovely as a living room centerpiece. There's always next year like you said :)
ReplyDeleteSigh... It's true.... I'll keep my fingers crossed for next year.
DeleteWhat a lovely group and pastime. I imagine the cultivation of bonsai trees is so rewarding, a form of art I think. Such a beautiful painting.
ReplyDeleteGoodness,you all really made out. I rescued a raggedy bonsai last year at a yard sale and it is about to grow out of its pot. I need to snip it but am not sure what is correct. Guess I'd better Google that.
ReplyDeleteThat painting is lovely.
It will be fun to learn how they actually do this.
Deletewow that's beautiful painting!
ReplyDeleteWhat a super nice group of people. I think this sort shared interest brings out the best in people.
ReplyDeletesounds fun!! and mr. k's painting is really beautiful, what a kind donation!!
ReplyDeleteYou made a haul with the give aways! Those pots can be costly. Of course I have a bucket organizer that I use in the garden.
ReplyDeleteWe really did get a LOT of great stuff. It was such a surprise! The bucket organizer is a wonderful thing to have. I wish we'd had it sooner.
DeleteMy grandma did Bonsai and I've always wanted to try it. Keep us posted on your progress. Dianne
ReplyDeleteOur first class will be in May so it should be interesting. The rest of the time, the club goes to different places to see bonsai equipment and shows.
DeleteThis sounds like a great group, and you and Art will fit right in. I look forward to his progress with bonsai, and I do hope you win one of those fine paintings some day. :-)
ReplyDeleteHow neat and to have a whole lot of fun. The people you have met sound lovely and your gifts a real treat. I also love Mr. K's painting.
ReplyDeleteI am forever fascinated with bonsai trees. My grandfather had one when was a child and it is an art I have envied all my life. You are so fortunate to be able to learn it. Sorry you did not win the mega prize:(
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful, and what a fun party. I have one not so carefully tended older succulent. I forget the outside plants and should be ashamed of myself.
ReplyDeleteOh I have said that my mom did bonsai since I was little and thanks to her fire, none of us have any of them to keep. Makes me so sad
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