Bonsai and Computer Classes

     I came across a flyer that said "FREE COMPUTER CLASSES" & I thought Hey I could use some of that in my business! I could use a spreadsheet to keep track of my Bonsai/sales/inventory/ & my taxes.




     So for more information: I contacted the Computer Dept.
                                                            At 214-821-6380 X 390

    

       I needed to attend Orientation.  Orientation is held every 3rd Friday of the month at 10: 00 A.M.
                 

       Classes are conducted at  Wilkinson Center  at  East field College,
                                                      Pleasant Grove Campus
                                                      802 S. Buckner, Ste. 222
                                                          Dallas,  Tx . 75228 

         Class is led by Instructor Jerry Low  (notice the Bonsai on his desk) it was a gift in
              appreciation for teaching the class.

                            Classes Schedule:
                                                                           Monday through Thursday
                                         Mornings                   8:30 A.M.   to   11:30 A.M.

                                                                                          OR

                                      Afternoon                      12:30 P.M. to 3:00 P.M.
                                                          

           Upon completion of this class you will be able to:

•   Send & receive emails with attachments
•   Locate resources using Internet Explorer
• Type & format a basic resume using MS Word
• Data entry information in MS Excel spreadsheet
• Put together a basic MS PowerPoint presentation

         Excellent equipment: Computers and Visual aids.  Did I mention the course is completely
                                                      FREE  FREE   FREE
   

                        

                    

                              Las clases estan tambien en espanol
                              Llame al  214-269-1418  estencion  391

                      Classes cover:

1. Introduction to Computers
2. Windows
3. Word Processing
4. Internet
5. Spreadsheets
6. Social Networking
7. MS PowerPoint

                                We also had a free drawing for a Juniper Bonsai--Jerry chose the
                                 winning number.

                                 The lucky winner with her Bonsai Juniper
                                

                                   So come on out & enjoy the free computer class, it's a blast!



                      That's all for now             WAX ON..................WAX OFF




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Pot shed

bent tree bonsai

Sunday, September 16, 2012

pot shed

This my office or what I like to referr to as my pot shed. It's where most of my Bonsai supplies are kept.
I recently had to repaint and do some rearranging so this is what it looks like now:

                                                     
                                                                 Small pots

                                                          Cascade  Pots

                                                White and Ivory colored pots

                                                  Medium sized pots

                                             Lager sized pots on the left

                                          Assorted sized pots
                                         

                                          Some more assorted pots

                                            Buda's , Dragons and other figurines

                                                Bonsai tools and tool bags

                                                     Some more figurine's, rocks and fertilizer

                                                  Viewing stones, pictures and Bonsai tables

                                                    and some more Bonsai tables



      That's all for now        Wax on.....................Wax off

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Ft.Worth show & sale

   Sorry I haven't posted any sooner but I've been busy with so many different projects !!!!!
Here are the promised pics from the Ft.Worth show & sale:




This was my table & trees



















Customers asking questions about bonsai

























Customers at  Estella's booth

























Yours truly at my booth tending to trees






















People looking at the exhibit and






















casting their ballot for the best tree
in show.




















the following are random shots
of trees in the exhibit



























































































All in all it was a pretty good show with good attendance!!!
See you all for next years show in Ft Worth!!

                                            Wax on...................Wax off



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Ft.Worth show &sale

   Ft.Worth's show and sale is this week end June 9 th & 10 th ,Saturday from  9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
and Sunday from 1:00 p.m. to to 5:00 p.m. at the botanical gardens on university dr.
   Will feature trees from the Ft.Worth bonsai club membership & also three vendors will be in attendance.
I will have pictures of the event after this week end.....see you there!!!!!!




                 Wax on  ..............Wax off
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Dallas State Bonsai Convention 2012

     I would have posted this earlier but when you have a # 1 side kick who is 3 yrs. old.
Isabella has a knack for hiding shiny objects she likes.She hid my camera.....it took me a
while to find it but better late than never!!!



























The following pictures is the layout
of the vendor room before opening























































































































































One of the vendors making last
minute preparations































Yours truly just as we opened































My wife with breakfast !!!!


























Vendors & customers busy busy



























My wife explaining the care of a
tree to a customer
























All the vendors had good traffic

























During slack time I had time to
discuss trees with another vendor

























One of the guest artist Ryan Neil
working on a juniper
























while we watched he answered
questions as he pruned & wired



























This evening after dinner the auction

was held where trees were bid on
to the highest bidder..Howard
Smith shared auctioneer duty with

























Mark Bynum from the Ft.Worth
club. Many trees were auctioned
off.






















The biggest money winner was
Ryan Neil's juniper the highest bid
was for $1000.00 this is the
finished tree.































All in all it was a great convention & a good time was had by all
Thanks to the convention staff & the hotel staff for all their help!!!
     I'll post pictures of trees and pots I picked up at the convention in the
next couple of days.

             Wax on ............Wax off




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