MY FINAL EVER BONSAI VIDEO It's been a blast!
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- Опубликовано: 6 сен 2024
- this video is a massive thankyou to everyone who has supported my channel over the past couple of years, and especially my brother Rick, my sister Jen,Jim, my mum and dad ,Thomas, Sophie and Olivia Chris, Melvin Angel, Rebecca and all my other great family and friends.
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Tony, I'm devastated to hear your news 😢 you will sure be remembered as one of the most entertaining, bravest, and fun bonsai youtubers out there. Will miss your videos bro, thank you for all your tree tips, experiments, updates and wonderful sense of humour. Hang in there now, and enjoy your time with your loved ones. ❤
Thanks Dave. It's been a blast and I've really enjoyed sharing my passion for this wonderful hobby. Keep up with the slick videos. I always enjoy your white board diagrams and calm serene demeanor 🙂
Thanks Tony for all the videos. As your channel progressed, we got to know you more and more. You will be missed dearly.
Thanks Nigel. The RUclips bonsai community really is a great place, full of generosity and passion. I know that you will continue oyour journey for us all to keep enjoying mate
I'm still doing what I can off camara with some assistance. I'm not quite ready to hang up the old bonsai scissos yet. big cut coming up!
You have made it such a pleasure to be part of this community and you have also been a great motivator for me to keep on trying to improve. You are an inspiration and I cannot say how much I have enjoyed waking up to all of your varied content. The collaboration videos were such fun and the trees from them are going to be 'yours' for ever. I will do my best to stay true to your intentions for the trees I took over from you. I will stay happy and smile whenever I think of you or when I work on your trees - as you definitely wanted. My only real request is that if any of your family need or want me to spend a day helping them with the trees then please, please make sure they email me so i can try and sort something. I will continue to pray for you and enjoy my bonsai thinking of you. All the ebst and a big hug to every member of that wonderful family of yours. You are a star!!!
We are all part of this wonderful community mate, and I have enjoyed many a coffee watching you explain and then perform some really good bonsai work on your trees. Obviously I've also witnessed the odd msacre,🤣
Keep entertaining Xav. I believe that is where you shine just being yourself sharing your trees and time with us all.
@@TonysBonsai A tear to my eye...what do you mean Massacre :)
Now that I'm done crying I can post a comment. We love you Tony and you will be in our hearts and minds forever. 🐦💙
Cheers jay, but save those tears mate. I prefer tears of laughter 😂
@@TonysBonsai oh you definitely gave me cheers of laughter mate. Wait until my wife gets home and finds a nice hot kelp and fish emulsion bath waiting for her. 🛁😂
Don’t know what to say mate, so sad. Thank you tony for being you and sharing your life with us all
Thanks Les. I've always lived my life doing what makes me happy, an these past couple of years have been no exception. Making bonsai videos has been such great fun, and while I'm still feeling able, I'm carrying on doing what makes me happy.
Tony I am so sorry to hear about the medical news! Buy on a positive note, I want to tell you that your channel and style of vlogging was amazing. Ive been watching bonsai videos on youtube for years now and ive never seen a channel storm the web like yours. Your outgoing honest approach to bonsai was exactly what we needed. You're definitely one of my favorites to watch. Take it easy friend, thanks for everything.
I agree Mike. 😢
@mattbrennan647 100%
Cheers mate. Glad you have enjoyed them
Life is so unfair. No words can express how very sad I am for you and you family and close friends. How brave you are to make this video. I hope that your legacy will continue for many, many years. Your channel will be sadly and greatly missed by thousands. Thank you for your videos, your humour and your advice. I personally have learned a lot from you. Stay strong mate.
Cheers Mick. It's been great fun becoming an international bonsai megastar😂 . Thanks for all the chats buddy
Tony’s bonsai was the most popular bonsai channel for me,I can see the kind of man you are and it was reflected in your videos.bravery when it come to pruning bonsai and bravery in life.thanks tony .i will just say goodbye and wipe the tears away.
Thanks buddy. I've really enjoyed our chats. You're a good en🙂
@@TonysBonsai 👍
Thank you for all the wonderful videos you have made over the last year Tony. You have contributed so much to the Bonsai community here on RUclips, you're such a great guy and you will be greatly missed ❤Stay strong man.
Cheers buddy. You're going to fill the gap nicely I'm sure
Really Sad to hear 😞
Unfortunately death does not discriminate 😢
This is the 3rd bonsai channel i watched to the end. First new easy bonsai method, then Bonsai illiagan and now you.
Enough gloom for now so get out there and enjoy as many good meals, laughs with friends and some beers 🍻 cheers for your bonsai contributions you have have made, you will be missed, cheers from Aussie bonsai bloke
See you in bonsai heaven ✨️ ❤️
Cheers Sam. I put down the drink around 20 years ago because I was a bit of a lush, but I always enjoy watching you crack a cold one mate. I love all your re wilding content, and please neck a beer for me on your next upload 🍺
I also followed Jojo from Bonsai Iligan, with whom I shared two mutual friends. Another one that I still fondly remember is The Bonsai Student. He was local to my area, and had about 70 videos on his channel when I got back into bonsai in 2012. Then, after about 10 more, he stopped uploaded new videos. About 2 or 3 years later, his spouse posted on his Facebook page that he had passed. It felt very much like losing an actual friend.
Most Bonsai channels Instruct, demonstrate, teach the art of bonsai. You, Tony shared the experience, the risk, the fun of learning something with a good friend. You weren't my "teacher", you were my neighbor who met me out back after dinner to take a look at my larch forest, maybe give it a little trim, maybe, a little more, shouldn't repot this time of year but......
Thank You Tony. God Bless you.
Cheers mate. Lo😢 your comment. It would have been a privilege to be your neighbour and chat bonsai and Share a pizza
This is so sad to hear, Tony. You are an inspiration to all. I wish there were more people like you around. Thank you, mate, for sharing your talents with us.
Cheers may. I juyt enjoyed sharing the fun, which is what bonsai should be all about in the end
Tony, I'm so upset. I've been watching your videos since the start and have watched every one several times. It's one if my highlights of the day. Cup of tea bit of toast and Tony's video. I feel I've got to know you, and learned so much.
Thanks for the memories bud, nobody will ever replace you and your content. Bloody great.
Cheers Kevin. It's been great fun mate
You're awesome Tony. Saturday was honestly the best day ever! 💚🌳
I feel so lucky to have been part of your bonsai journey Tony. I've loved following your videos and the progression of both your bonsai master skills and trees.
I'll be forever grateful for being able to make the bonsai extravaganza on Saturday. It was a real pleasure to finally meet you. Your family are absolutely brilliant and really spoilt us on the day.
Your legacy will live on and you'll continue to inspire people for many years to come.
It's been a blast ! 💪💚🌳
Thanks for helping to make it such a success mate
Your outlook and positivity in the face of a terminal diagnosis says a lot about who you are.
Thanks Zack. I'm a big fan of enjoying life, and so long as I'm still able, I'm planning on enjoying every moment, and it's working out great so far 🙂
Hi Tony, Sorry to hear this news on this video, as I know you have put so much into this channel over the last few years. Corin
Cheers Corin it's been great fun
Hey man I'm 14 and you inspired me to start bonsai and man Ima be honest it helped me a lot and ima miss you man ye amazing and I wish u the best time you can have and You are amazing
Brilliant! Keep at it buddy and always enjoy it for what it is. Get out there in the spring and collect a nice thick trunked yamadori and name it Tony 🌲🌲.
All the best 🙂
Hey man what about a nicely tapered oak
Tony, I discovered this final episode while in an Inverness hospital ER. My heart is heavy my bonsai mate! Please know that your journey continues to inspire me. My thoughts and soul are with you. Take care of you…and we’ll take care of your bonsai! ❤
I am going to print some of your pictures and hang them, they will be on my wall for future videos.
I also have many trees with your mark imprinted on them, one example will be my huge collected Hawthorne that you loved. Every time I look at those trees I am reminded of you mate. Your legacy is much deeper than you think 💚
You’re incredibly brave and strong, thank you for everything you’ve done for this community 🪴
Good man. I'll look forward to seeing which picture you pick
@@TonysBonsai beech (2) mpg 😉
Thanks for everything Tony.
It’s been a real pleasure to get to meet and know you as a friend, with your wicked sense of humour. I’m also so very glad that so many people attended on Saturday to say thank you in person. I don’t doubt many more would have loved to be there.
You’ve been an inspiration to so many with your fearless approach and enthusiasm. You have added several new terms to the bonsai lexicon, including the “Tony chop” and “vet tape” 😂
I hope that your vast catalogue of RUclips videos can continue to inspire, instruct and entertain for years to come. Know that your trees will be cherished and well looked after. You are a star. 🙏❤
RUclips won't be the same without you Tony. You're an inspiration-wishing you all the best!
Cheers mate. Glad you enjoyed watching
OMG!!!!!! F**k! You are my favorite 😢. You are an amazing soul...my heart is breaking for you and your loved ones. You have made a huge impact around the entire globe 🌎. You brought us humor, courage, knowledge and encouragement. I will miss you so much 😢. You got me through the pandemic 😢❤ Love you friend ❤️ And the fact that you are setting us up for your departure...it means so much. 💔💔💔💔💔💔💔
Thanks Angela. Glad you've enjoyed watching 🙂
Mate.
It’s been a real honour to share your bonsai journey Tony.
Myself for one would not have continued in my RUclips adventure if it hadn’t been for your kind comments on my crazy arse pots.
Your a real inspiration to all of us Tony.
I’m sorry life has dealt you such a rough hand.
I will follow your trees Tony and think of you every time.
For me you are the heart and soul of this bonsai community. It’s from watching your channel that I’ve discovered this community. The community will be lost without you mate.
It’s been a pleasure talking to you and watching you these last few years. I will miss you my friend. Especially that cheeky laugh of yours, every time you giggle it’s always made me giggle.
I will never forget you Tony
God be with you
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Well said 😢
Cheers mate. It's been a treat watching your channel geow, and I never fail to click on your videos. The one where you were messing about on your roof always stood out as perfectly absurd. Love it mate
Thanks for all your support
@@TonysBonsai that’s me in a nut shell dude, perfectly absurd haha
The community is a lot poorer without you. In fact I would even say it’ll never be the same. You are already missed my friend.
Keep your eyes out for the next video Tony.
God bless you mate
Hi Tony so very very sad it's your last video you tube will never be the same. So very sad why all Best are taken so young Iam sure many of your trees will turn into Treemendous bonsai over the coming years Thanking you again for all your videos and how positive you always were
Only hope over the next couple of weeks or months you do not suffer Thanking you again Tony David
For those of us older Bonsai hobbyists this is a problem we will all have, of what to do with your trees. Many of mine are quite big and are difficult for me with my arthritis in the knees, to move around. My children say they are going to free the bonsai by planting them in the wild! I have offered my family to put a sticker on any trees that they want, I hope they will keep them. The Scots I believe have a national collection looked after by members of exhibition trees that have been donated by retiring growers, this seems like a good idea.Thanks for all your contributions Tony and Bon Voyage.
Thanks so much Tony. I have appreciated your content very much. Cheers from California,USA. Your attitude is an absolute inspiration.
My dad passed away a few years ago and he bought me two trees from a garden centre. I can't go to his gravestone as it upsets me too much but his trees live on and he does too in me & their daily care, a living memorial. It's where I go to talk to him and remember. You're a great guy and I am so sorry to hear this news. I just thought you'd like to know how important these bonsai are to me and I totally get why you'd want to do this and pass on your best trees to the ones you love the most. Cheers, fella and take care.
Lost my father 1 year ago. I had also problems with going to cemetery. But I planted a hinoki cypress by his grave. And when it gets to big I will take it home . And have him by my side. ❤
@@thenaturecreater8906 thanks for sharing ❤️👍
Tony you are a legend. Your attitude to life inspires a lot of people and this legacy will continue. You will be missed ❤
Sending lots of healing thoughts, even though we never met in person!
Bless you and your family ❤
Thank you for being you!
Cheers mate 🙂
This is devastating to hear Tony. I’ll meet you brother on the other side. The journey never ends, but you’ll be dearly missed.
Don't be too quick about the meet up mate. I'm still hanging in on this side for the time being 🤣
It is so hard to find proper words to react to such sad news. Honestly, I wish I would have so much positive energy in such difficult circumstances. Stay strong mate. Thanks
Cheers mate, life is there to be enjoyed and when you throw in some bonsai and good food, it's easy to do🎄 🍔
@@TonysBonsai Thanks mate, I will try to stick to your recommendation. Im going to have a massive burger for lunch and I will wire the shit out of some tree in the afternoon. Greetings 👍
Hi Tony, I’m shocked and saddened by the news. As bonsai has been a bright part of your life, you’ve been an even brighter part of RUclips. I hope it brings you comfort to know that your legacy will live on, through the trees you’re leaving behind and through all your videos. You’re an inspiration in the bonsai world and also in the way you approach this fleeting one. A heartfelt thank you. AR
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I'll certainly be using this advice to get myself a lady. I never knew it was so easy! 🤣
Whenever amputating limbs, immediately apply cut paste.
Every 2 months a good dowsing of liquid seaweed and fish emulsion early in the morning
Once a year hair cut.
You are a legend, Tony. The community and the world is a better place for having you in it. I can only hope that you have the highest possible quality of life and as much happiness as is possible. You are an inspiration to all and will continue to be. Thank you.
Give it a try mate. It never fails 🤣
Oh no 😢
I'm so sad. I just wanna cry 😢
We love you bud ❤
My thoughts are with you!
You are such a great guy!
Keep strong 💪
I'll miss you Tony 😢
Tony, I’ve so enjoyed watching your channel since I first discovered it. You taught me so much about pruning and wiring and the sheer enjoyment of the hobby. I wish you comfort and joy. I will keep the bonsai fire burning in your honor. Cheers!
Cheers Steve. You inspired us all with your wonderful central park landscape mate
your an absolute legend! Thank you for being you! respect Tony!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you so much. Love your positivity mate. Life is for enjoying 🙂
I put off watching this sad but humorous personal epitaph from Tony so many times, but since you left us on the 27/28 August, I wanted to hear your wonderful optimistic voice again. Thank you Tony for sharing your incredible photos with us and I will most certainly be printing off one or two myself. The nebari of your many videos will live on as will your recipe for Muck and your incredible ability to find tree specimens and containers at proper 'Lancashire' prices ! You are missed greatly but you will never be forgotten. Cosmic hugs to you young man xxx Nikki
My dad has a hobby for bonsai's and has been watching you alot, he's devastated about the news. He will miss you😢
Thanks for all of the good content Tony. This has honestly been one of my favorite bonsai channels.
Thank you. You have good taste mate. It's actually the best channel 🤣🤣
Thanks Tony for allowing us to be part of your journey. Your appreciation for hawthorn has led me to appreciate this tree for it its rugged beauty - will always remind me of you as the trees progress. Thanks mate.
Tony, you do not know me, I have watched you for as long as I can remember you being on RUclips. The charisma and positivity you promote is unmatched within the world of bonsai. You made it realistic with your B&Q style trees and made them into wonderful works of art. This video has hit me like a tonne of bricks and this is my first time commenting but I just wanted you to know how much you have inspired me and I’m sure many others. Because of you I am looking at setting up my own bonsai Channel, because of you I am addicted to hawthornes and most importantly… windswept Hawthorne. I wish you comfort and peace.
Thank you so much for your lovely message.
I'm still carrying on while I can, and I hope that you're still enjoying your bonsai like me,🙂
Tony, your videos entertained, educated and inspired me. My life was made better by your contribution to humanity. Thank you.
Big love Tony! It’s been a motivation for everyone, not for making Bonsai but your outlook and what you have produced, your resilience, your heart. Like I said big love, Sithee soon!
Cheers buddy. Like you, I just love creating content
Wow didn’t see this coming at all! You’re clearly well loved, and you will be missed greatly Tony ❤
Thanks Darren. I think people have enjoyed following me on my bonsai journey warts and all. The key for me is not taking anything too seriously. Bonsai is like life. Fascinating, always changing, best enjoyed in the present moment, and of course completely ridiculous 🤣🤣
Have a great day!
I'm so sorry to hear this news. You'll be missed by everyone who loves you, of course, but also by those of us who just know you from your videos. There are thousands of us, and we're all crushed. You didn't just entertain us. You made us feel like we were part of your circle. I'm pouring a very nice shot of expensive Caribbean rum and toasting to you tonight. Thank you for everything. Cheers, mate.
Thanks for the lovely message mate.
Really touching words.
I'm still cracking on for as long as possible, and I'm proving to be pretty stubborn in that regard 🤣
Tony, I have to say this video made me shed quite a few tears. You're an example to all of us; your sense of humour is amazing, and I'm sure we would have been good mates if we'd met. I'm glad to have been privileged enough to watch your videos.
I don't know what else to say, except 'thanks for everything'. I wish you all the best and you'll be in my prayers.
Goodbye mate. 🇦🇺
Thanks mate. Our interactions have been great fun and I have really appreciated your support. Now get out there and get some vet tape on a straight branch buddy! I'm still pruning here with assistance. Tomorrow I'm tackling a yew with my brother and a mini chainsaw 😂
@@TonysBonsai your sense of humour is amazing, it's made you so popular with a lot of people.
Why does cancer always take the best? 😢
Thanks for letting me be a little part of your
community of bonsai lovers for a while. It has been a lot of fun. I'll try to keep up with your trees in their new homes.
Goodbye Tony, you're in my prayers.
Thank you tony!! Sorry i didnt make it to your extravaganza, gutted to not have met you in person but thanks for all the videos and gutted knowing there wont be any more, we will keep your spirit going in the RUclips bonsai community!
Cheers mate. I know you love your bonsai as much as me, and I'm sure you'll keep on sharing your passion
Always remembered, never forgotten. Give thanks
You have proved what life is all about first and foremost. You lived it with your head held high even when your soul was suffering in pain and fear. You got great feedback with your positivity and I hope that there is a chance for you to come back stronger than before and spread an art that you love as few could do. Thank you for teaching us something that we certainly need in our, many times, useless lives!
Thank you Tony
Thanks for the lovely message. There's no treatment available, but I feel really happy being able to still enjoy my trees every single day 🙂.
the universe is that it is designed is like a big bonsai tree.
Thx, Tony, for what you have done here
🍀Rest In Parce💚
🙏✨
Absolutely shocked and gutted to hear this news Tony... Your a legend who has inspired many of us to take up Bonsai and / or to take Bonsai in new directions.
Sending you and your family lots of love.
Tony.....Only You can bend it like Beckham 😁👍
Cheers buddy. Thanks for the lovely message. I'm still hanging on enjoying my bonsa for as long as I can.
I love the joke at the end crack my up so much….yet I still want to cry.
Hi Tony,
Thank you so much for having us all on your bonsai journey. Thank you for the effort you have put it to making these amazing videos for us to enjoy, I know I don’t speak for myself when I say you’re top man, a true gent, and a pleasure to just listen to.
I wish you nothing but the best from here on with your nearest and dearest.
Please put this to a lovely new pot. ( I would love to see what you choose)
Much love,
Steve.
Thanks so much for the donation mate. I can feel a bright red glazed pot slipping into my shopping basket!
Tony I’m very pleased to meet you. I’m so very sad I didn’t discover you earlier, while you still resided on this mortal plane. Please know that your love of plants and trees is wonderful to see and your love of the craft of bonsai cast a bit of magic into the world. Thank you.
So sorry to hear this Tony. You’ve been an inspiration to many and made a lot of people braver with the chops than they might have been. Thank you for all your content and your good humour all the way. Love to you and your family.
Cheers mate. Glad you've enjoyed the videos. It's been and now continues to be a great ride
Thank you. Gotta keep chopping our rubbish into bonsai mate!
This is devastating Tony.. lm lost for words. I only joined your channel recently and have loved every one.. l will be thinking of you.❤
Thanks, you have fine taste in RUclips,😂 have a great day
@@TonysBonsai class all the way l say 😂😂
6.7k subscribers. That's 6700 people who appreciated your content enough to repeat the experience. No mean feat for a working class bloke.
Thanks for all the info. entertainment & recommendations.
You truly are a BONSAI LEGEND & very much in all our thoughts.
Life is so unfair... Thanks a lot Tony, I enjoyed your videos a lot. You will be remembered with love by thousands of people when they work their bonsai, remembering everything you have taught us. Thanks!!
For the pots. For Tony's Trees. For the insights into bonsai and life.
Thank you very much.
I've decided to put it into a long term savings plan for the future 😂
Obviously I'm only joking.
I pruned a juniper with my niece Sophie yesterday, so we're going online to buy her a lovely bright shiny pot with it cheers and have a great day
@@TonysBonsai I can see it now “Welcome to Sophie’s Bonsai”. 😀
what a great day it was. the trees you gave me are still hanging in there despite the abuse I've been giving them. I've even managed to eliminate the pests they came with 😂
Miss you Tony.
I will truly miss your content. You are an inspiration to us all. This is one of my favorite bonsai channels. I got into bonsai after a pretty serious head injury, I found peace in the trees. Your videos helped me a lot. Thank you very much Tony.
Me to
Thanks for always answering in the comments! Peace to you Tony!
Tony, your enthusiasm for bonsai is so addictive. You pushed me to do things on my trees that I was hesitant to do. Your videos have always been ones I looked forward to viewing. Bless you Tony!
Thank you so much for making this video Tony, it must have been hard. Your an absolute brilliant bloke I just wish we could have crossed paths earlier on in life.
I have your litarati howthorn and will update Xavier with it's progress as well as the other tree's of yours I have. They will always taking to me in a Preston accent.
Send a massive thanks to Rick, Jen and your mum and dad who where amazing on Saturday you have a lovely family. I will definitely be printing and framing one of your landscapes!
Thank you once again for everything Tony, I'm going to miss your videos. Take care mate, all the best Russ.
Cheers Russ. I'm sure everyone will appreciate the updates dude
Nigel has the best hair on YT no doubt.
Looks like the get together was a smashing success from the videos I saw. What a great community.
Your tips and tricks will live on in your videos, thank you for sharing.
Hi Tony,
I've had a couple of trees for 35 years, an oak and a sycamore, but they were just stuck in a pot and called a bonsai, no idea what I was doing, it's only recently that I started looking into bonsai and found your video channel, it's been a revelation, I realise I could have some great trees by now instead of really shit ones!!
The oak refused to do anything this year, probably because it's still in the same pot and after watching your emergency oak repot video, I did the same and mercy me , the buds are breaking, better late than ever, thank you so much for helping save it
I really wanted to come to the Extravaganza but unfortunately couldn't but it looked like a great day.
Thanks for all your help, kindness and enthusiasm with bonsai, being a Bonsai Master helps I guess😊, I'll try to carry on learning and will also try to be as enthusiastic as you, it may be a struggle as I've just turned 60 and can be a miserable bastard according to some who know me!
Really and truly I wanted to say thank you for putting me on the right track and entertaining me, I'll be thinking of when I'm bonsaiing.
Kind regards and God bless.
Nev Weaver
Bro. Tony, I loved watching your videos. I will miss your content greatly. Peace
You are one of us, Tony. I love that you interact with us through the comments section. Id have my meals watching your vids. I remember discovering you for the first time because I was looking at a bunch of random cement pot videos and yours came up. Then I checked out your soil mix video which was so satisfying. From there repotting videos and tree shopping. You are always a delight.
Thanks. I'm really glad that you enjoy my videos. I'm still creating, so I am hoping to keep bringing my new short style videos for a while yet
@@TonysBonsai I look forward to them, brother. As always.
Thank you Tony for your knowledge and humor of bonsai. Great job creating daily videos. Thank you from the USA!!!
We all Love you Tony. ❤🧡💛💚💙💜🌲🌲🌲
I don´t know what to say Tony... You sure will be remembered as a fun and honest guy whith a taste for experiments.
See you on the other side 😢
Grts
Kennet
Cheers Kennet. Like you, I love to learn and experiment
Nyt vasta tuli tämä video eteeni. Olen todella surullinen uutisesta😢
Seurasin sinua ja nyt olet poissa.
Kiitos videoistasi❤ R.I.P Tony
So sorry to hear this Tony.... Your amazing bonsai trees will be your legacy...
Tony, I will definitely miss your Bonsai videos and the humour they bring. I've got to say the appeal to me is the self depreciating humour, coupled with the odd moment of pure genius comedy and also a snap shot into your life and family - seeing the genuine support for each other is truly heart warming - be it from your dad using his digger to delicately lift some plants from his garden or Rick gently test driving your dads bike around the garden (Alison killed herself watching the knife throwing attempt and the ever increasing survival odds of your dads Oak bonsai!).
The one thing though that sets you apart from the vast majority of people though is your ability to see things I can't! I have admired your photography for a number of years and more recently your bonsai, and whilst you have access to the same stuff I do, your gift to be able to see beyond and capture a picture I would never dream of being able to, or see the potential in a tree that I would disregard is what sets you apart....did you do this when you were plastering????
"Now I know you asked us to plaster this room, but I thought to myself, do you know what I think it would look better with bare brick here............"
I felt very fortunate to have been able to come to your extravaganza, we had a great time and I felt very humbled by your collection of trees - I'll do my best to look after the two trees I bought and I'm going to attempt one of the forests myself!
Thank you Tony for all your wonderful videos, inspiring content, good nature and positivity - if I'm feeling sad about your situation I just need to think of the knife throwing video and your support for your dads tennis tracksuit as it will always make me smile!
Cheers mate Al
Thanks for your efforts Tony. I have enjoyed every episode.🙂👍
I wondered what was going on...but I also respect privacy. In fact, I reached out to one of the other online bonsai people to see if they knew what was going on...I've watched your videos for only the last year (maybe 1.5 years), and always enjoyed them immensely...so I was concerned about your health and reason. I must have missed the one where you discussed your cancer. HOWEVER, this is a BEAUTIFUL video and to be honest...I had tears in my eyes. May your final days be peaceful and pain free and know that you've touched many, many people with your videos, knowledge and attitude. As an old Navy veteran...we have a saying, "Fair winds and following seas" friend.
Hi Tony, I've been watching your channel for the last year and a half, and you have been a huge inspiration for my bonsai journey.
I would like to wish you all the very best. I am gutted not to be able to watch your videos anymore. Hope you enjoy the time with your family
Cheers mate. Keep on your bonsai journey with fearless and you'll not go far wrong 🙂
Oh dear Tony. Have a great day, and we WILL see you soon.
So sorry to hear this news.
Whilst we have not met in person Tony your passion and spirit has brought great joy over our shared hobby. My prayer and hope is that you and I will be reunited again in eternity. Godspeed good friend.
Out of the ground the Lord God caused to grow every tree that is pleasing to the sight and good for food; the tree of life also in the midst of the garden 🪴
Genesis 2 verse 9 ✌️
So sorry to hear but will see you in the zen garden thanks Tony see you up there
so sorry to hear this tony , you have been my inspiration to start my bonsai journey i will miss your regular videos and yes i was one of your many followers who would watch you intently what ever you were doing you will be greatly missed as a bonsai master and entertainer i look forward to downloading some of your photos as my reminder of yourself thanks again for setting me on my way
Cheers Tim I'm glad you're enjoying your bonsai mate. Keep on pushing yourself
That hit me really hard today ... I can't believe it.
I've got a Ginkgo in development. My goal is to make a large and strong bonsai out of it. And I like to name my trees. I'll call my Ginkgo Tony. So, you are and stay a part of my bonsai journey. Thank you so much Tony.
Tony, thanks for keeping it real and so down to earth for us. You made me feel confident that I could do it. Would have loved to have met you, perhaps in the future! God bless you brother
It was an honour to meet you Tony, you are so loved by us all. Thanks for having us, & love & thanks to your lovely family, entertaining us & sharing your sense of humour, ( not sure about dousing us ladies with seaweed, maybe a day out at the beach?! ) I’m still praying for a miracle, miss you already Jilly. ❤❤❤
most people live unknowed, desperately trying to be something visible and valuable. But you, Tony, are a giant, not only enjoying your life, but also encouraging many others. You are a wonderful person, and i wish you stay true to yourself. Thank you
Thank you, Tony, for everything you did for us, so much fun and precious knowledge in your videos... You know how much I dig your style, man! I´ll remember you every time I look at my trees that you inspired me to collect and take care of. And I´ll display some of your landcapes in the heart of Europe, near Prague. Goodbye, my friend!
😢 Thanks for all the great videos Tony. I wish you peace on this next journey. ❤ (From Michigan, USA)
Thank you for all your inspiration and entertainment.
You must be proud of what you achieved in such a small time. In only 2 years you have united all the UK bonsai community into crossover videos, meetings and such. I'm spanish, but i love how the UK community have developed in this 2 years, and how you have welcomed me in your comments.
A big hug, and thank you
I’ve never seen your videos till tonight, I was told to check out your page on one of the bonsai pages I follow. They told us about your story and all I can say is God Speed brother! In times of trouble I always go back to the prayer of Saint Francis. You have left a legacy and these videos will be here for many years to come, thanks for all you have done…
Tony - I've never commented, but have followed your channel closely for a year since starting to dabble in bonsai. I've been genuinely inspired by the passion you've shared with us all, and have loved seeing your various projects!
I'm sure your trees and the inspiration you've ignited in others will live on for many decades.
Thank you ❤
Thank you Tony for sharing your journey and passions.
Massive influence in having a positive attitude.
Respect earned.
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Tony, I’m sorry to hear this news. I like yourself have cancer which im fighting, I started bonsai after watching Mr Peter Chan of Heron bonsai. I love your bonsai trees and the way you explain them i really appreciate it Tony, you are in my prayers and thank you for all that you have done. Lots of love from me and Julie to you and all family and friends. ❤🙏🏻🕉️☯️xx God bless
Ah hellfire Tony. I've no idea what to say mate, this is so sad. Your positivity, bravery, humour and commitment to bonsai shine through.
Cheers mate. I do love me a bit of bonsai thanks for the support
Thank you for sharing talent and beautiful trees. God bless you!
Thank you so much for your videos Tony, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Cheers mate it's been great fu. I enjoyed filming everyone video mate
Thanks for sharing Tony, I enjoyed watching your videos over the past year and half, glad I found your channel 🙏
Thank you Tony, for teaching and inspiring me through my first two years of bonsai. It is people like you that make me want to be part of the bonsai community. Sending you wishes for the best and lots of love.
I am sorry to hear your news. I have enjoyed getting to know you a bit through your video's - Thanks for that. You'll be missed.
Hello Tony! Wanted to drop you a note from Alaska, I genuinely really enjoyed your videos but more so your personality, I can tell you are a good person, you’ve made a fantastic series of videos and I’ve just found you recently. I’ll miss your content. I look forward to seeing you back in it once you’ve got all healed up. In the meantime, thanks for being such a good person and creator.
Tony, I don’t know what I can say. This is terrible. I’m going to miss you so much man. Your humor has always made your videos so fun for me. I’m so sorry. I don’t know how many times I’ve just laughed, nearly cry laughed watching your videos. And it’s over just the slightest thing some times. But I will crack up and see you trying not to crack up.(laughing just remembering). Much love from Minnesota Tony.
Thanks Dan. I'm really glad that I was able to give you a laugh or two mate. Life isn't serious and I love joking about 🙂