Brent, Thanks for the update. I am surprised no one has commented here yet. I relate to your struggles and your joys and wanted you to know how much I have come to apply your knowledge that you have generously and laboriously shared with the bonsai community. I check your site whenever it's repotting time and i am glad to see a post. I hope more people comment here as I know many people in Portland who speak highly of you. - Ben Griswold