Hopefully somebody else in the vicinity will be able to take advantage of this opportunity.

Mike, how else to encourage you. You are the real deal living in a phoney world, like Ron I hope that people in the vicinity see it for what it is. I love your three rules.

Hi Tony
I don't take it lightly. I spend many houres to prepare before they come to my class. Christain drive about 200 miles one way, Jim drives 6 hours to get here from Varginia.
I owe to then give evry thing I have. Local people came late and leave early. they don't knw what they are going to miss. I want to give my attention to those who came far on timely.
This is one time things in thire life time and myself.

I lost your address. I still have cherry tree posters. have been sending to Edzard, George, Sam/fujiyama garden Ireland ,David, cady . I am happy to send you one if you give me your address again. . I got it from board member of Japan nusery Assocition Saitama chaper. Next year they bring somehing else. Some of Cherry tree, you will nevwer see it in Canada and US. yellowsh avocado color flower called "gyoiko" You will never see it English Book.

I had most difficult time in my life past 4 years but getting better now. My life will be better next year.
Some day We will see each other.

Have safe and joyful holiday season.
mike