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We'd like to extend a "congratulations!"
to our own Erik Wigert. Shown left: The first lesson at his
new classroom. His nursery has a new location on US 41 in
North Ft Myers.
see www.wigertsbonsai.com
for details.
The first lesson was with his Advanced class. The topic of
discussion was Austrailian Pines; why they make good bonsai
and why they are not good for the florida landscape.
After the discussion the class was able to collect their own
pine from Erik's property.
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| | 12-08-08 : HOLIDAY WORKSHOP DECEMBER
10TH:
Hello Sho-Fu members-
This is a late reminder of our upcoming holiday workshop this
Wednesday night (the 10th) at 7pm at Selby Gardens. I am somewhat
delayed getting this out to you as I am still in the midst of
relocating my nursery, please excuse the lateness. If you remember
we discussed the format at the October meeting and it was included
in that months newsletter.
Gloria Champer is coordinating the food & drinks. Please
call Gloria at 941-966-3113 if you have not done so already
to avoid duplication. Gloria said she still needs bread/rolls,
deserts, and soda. She also is looking for a meat dish like
turkey or ham. Everyone bring something to pass and we should
have plenty to eat!
The other half of the occasion is the open workshop. Bring a
tree to get help with or to show off. We will have club wire
and soil on hand and myself and other expierienced members will
be on hand to help you with your trees. If you dont need help
just bring a tree to work on in the company of friends. We decided
on this format instead of a christmas party so this will be
the one chance in December to get out and see your friends from
Sho-Fu.
If anyone needs and supplies from my nursery remember to email
or call me at 239-896-5549 before 10am Wednesday.
Mike Knowlton is working on our 2009 schedule and has Hal Mahoney
lined up for a program early in the year and is working on more
bookings in the next weeks.
Hope to see you all Wednesday night (the 10th) 7pm at our normal
meeting room at Selby Gardens-
Erik Wigert
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11-03-08 : BONSAI UNDER THE BANYANS WEEKEND:
Congratulations to Erik for winning the "People's Choice Award" and I must say it was a close race between Mary Madison and Erik for the award. Vito's tree and
Gloria's cherry tree also got lots of votes as well.
Just wanted to thank all of you for a fantastic show. We got lots of good comments and made some a little money. But I think we got Sho Fu's name a little better known to potential new members.
Thank you, Ernie Ferandez, Dorothy Schmitz, Alberto Cruz, Mike Cartrett, and Adam Lavigne for five fantastic demonstrations. Also thank you Alberto for a great critique of the show trees on Sunday morning. And Mike did a great job with the auction on Sunday afternoon.
Great Show and thanks to all of you that showed up to help. THANK YOU!!! |
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10-18-08 : MEMBERS and GUESTS: If you are planning to sell at "Bonsai under the Banyans" November 1 & 2, please let us know.
Julie needs to know how much space to give you for her set up.
If you want to sell during the auction, (which is scheduled for Sunday afternoon beginning at 1pm), please let me know how many items you want to sell.(We understand this number may change). Cindy Petterson
863-683-3555 |
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10-11-08 : Sho Fu dues are due: $25.00 individual/ 30.00 family. Thank you very much to the 21 members who have already paid. |
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9-27-08 : Erik Wigert's Liquidation Sale. This is a great opportunity to take advantage of a big savings on soil, pots, and bonsai material, AND Erik will deliver it to our meeting this Wednesday!! He's reduced the price on soil from $30.00 to 25.00, which is a real bargain. |
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