Hi everyone. I just wanted to drop a note to all and express gratitude.

I have been out of the bonsai scene for about 6 years. I had 14 trees at one time and bonsai was a big part of my life. A hail storm in 2001 killed every tree I had, and killed my enthusiasm for bonsai in one shot. I was devistated.

A lot has happened since those days and recently I came across a Yaupon Holley planted in a small businesses property. It was a natural bonsai. Really neglected and beautiful. After eyeing it for about a year, I asked the owner of the property if i could dig it up. She obliged, and suddenly i am thrust back into the wonderful world of bonsai. I am really excited and didn't realize how much i missed it.

I wanted to thank this forum and it's participants. This is the place, years ago, that I cut my bonsai teeth. My user id still works and I'm ready to re-learn along with all of you guys!

Thanks again

Terry