I apparently misunderstood the context of Chris's offer. I hope I haven't offended anyone. Oh, and for those who might be interested, I got my first Bonsai in 1968, a J Procumbens, and my first Black Pine in 1970. The Black Pine was an old japanese tree that was traded for one of our Registered Standard Poodle Puppies. When we left California, my folks decided to return the tree to the family (in San Jose) so that it wouldn't pass on with out the appropriate care. It was a nice tree.
John