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I Usually Got a Thick Ear
As a kid I was what might today politely be referred to as socially inept. I was in fact a socially retarded little twat with a penchant for getting in trouble and scant regard for anyone else. The truth is I have never understood other people, I just don’t get it. I simply do not understand human interaction no matter how hard I try, i’m a bull in a china shop, as those of you that know me well, know well, subtlety is entirely lost on me. I think a couple of my school teachers got it because after a stern word was ignored I usually got a thick ear which typically did the trick and amused...
2020 It Was The Best Of Times…
2020 is a year that will live long in our memories. Not least for us here at KB. If I go into too much detail I will just be adding to the cacophony of noise in the world. I have come to the conclusion that nobody cares what I think, only me. It’s a frustrating world to live in for those with common sense and a vision that allows them to see through the bullshit. Maybe that just makes me another opinionated asshole, you decide. Sadly because I have a need to put food on the table and support my family I am forced to have to get involved. However it’s good for everyone if I just mind my own...
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It’s Been a Busy Few Weeks.
It's been a busy few weeks around here. We did a couple of shows and some demo's. I also finally got our new Terrier sorted out, it's a ground breaking new tool that turns your small hobby tool or Dremel into a wood eating monster. Watch this space. Primarily however...
Show Demo’ Result & My New Nose
Apparently the "Bonsai Group, Enfield" now have to be referred to as "North London Bonsai Group. What ever you call them they can put on a good show. I like this event it's small enough to be a friendly accessible affair but still manages to maintain a good quality...
Enfield Bonsai Show Demo’ Material
This coming Sunday (4th October) we will be at the Enfield Bonsai Group's autumn show. I got my arm twisted a bit and will be presenting a demonstration over the day. I thought it would be interesting to let y'awl see the material we will be bringing. This Italian...
New Delivery Just Arrived
I have been very good all summer. I kept my hands in my pockets and didn't buy any new trees. We really do need to reduce our inventory to some degree and have in fact managed to relocate a lot of stock. I am pleased to say I am now in full relapse and buying again....
The Light of Day
If you live outside the UK the following post might not be relevant to you, especially if you are lucky enough to live in a warm climate. In my own head I am about as patriotic as it's possible for a guy to be. Unlike certain ignorant beardy weirdy political figures I...
Be Careful What You Pick Up
I write long. The trouble is an idea comes into my head and in an attempt to capture it I write it down. A new idea or notion combines with an old one and before I know it I am off on a tangent to who knows where. Being immersed in bonsai all day every day and talking...