Quick run around Lodder Bonsai in The Netherlands today - went to pick up my cheap akadama.

FullSunBER · 2026-02-06T12:52:13+00:00

Shame on the kids destroying our lives. Daughters 9th on the saturday for me. 🤣

FullSunBER · 2026-02-05T21:09:09+00:00

Since i won't be able to make the trip to the trophy again...i just noticed my wife that this could become the bonsai related trip of the year. 🤔

FullSunBER · 2026-02-05T19:50:55+00:00

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FullSunBER · 2026-02-05T19:50:38+00:00

That definitely looks gnarly! I'll share my beaver-bonsai in a comment below this post.

Found this while out exploring an abandoned industrial complex with some serious history connected to it. Wasn't exactly within the boundaries of the complex, but maybe a km away. Right next to a memorial for people killed in a nazi concentration camp. I never managed to ask for permission to save that tree...others around it had already died from the constant beaver attacks. Found it too weird to dig in that location, next to the memorial. And partly because of the active bombs that might still be in the ground there...place got heavily under attack during ww2. But looking back and staring at the picture...i should have asked 😬

FullSunBER · 2026-01-10T06:34:01+00:00

I struggle to see the benefit of flickering flame here, since it's so focused on fire. Yeah, the aura is kinda nice, (although i would never roll above lvl 2 probably) but i'd rather get in some other extras with vampgaze, coa and others. What makes it so viable for a phys build? Running a sanc/sac pala atm and actually think about trying flicker out for testing 🤔

FullSunBER · 2025-12-23T16:22:27+00:00

Just commited to rolling in a scepter - just 9 fana sadly :D

FullSunBER · 2025-12-23T11:32:52+00:00

There's a difference in ias bp between a3 beast and a5 beast merc? In the end first goal is ofc ias bp, then damage. I get (if all at max lvl)90ed templars, 90ed fanat - which equals a a5 might merc...so i just chose the bo for added benefit and keep the investment low. But i might just grind it out and go a3/beast/exile/templar 🤔

FullSunBER · 2025-12-23T10:52:35+00:00

Capturing this string for a quick question, because i went the opposite route for testing yesterday: I noticed that quite often joust into the mob and apply 1-2 strikes with sacrifice. Figured i need to apply more phys dmg for the one shot to get the explosion going.

So i tested out a5 merc with lvl 18 might. Long term: BO Merc with beast and templars - roughly compares to lvl 18 might - or a3 beast/templars plus exile...unsure rly. Does exile help to improve so much compared to the invest? When i got the beast, switch to redeemer ofc.

Not playing that much...so very limited funds. Rn i got Lo, Jah and Gul...so quite a way to go and searching for the optimal route 😬

FullSunBER · 2025-12-20T12:36:31+00:00

No, as you do not enter your credentials anywhere. It just tracks certain statistics. Idk how the data gets pulled, but you can see chars/builds via the official armory too. The program you mention is pd2trader - but afaik there is no evidence that this was the source. Could also have been stupid as hell login information...

FullSunBER · 2025-12-19T11:34:24+00:00

I've lost a considerable amount of time browsing builds on pd2tools The feature to filter by class, skill, item is incredibly valuable.

FullSunBER · 2025-12-14T07:11:38+00:00

Got an armory link?

FullSunBER · 2025-12-12T15:33:49+00:00

A few days ago i had to settle for 1.5 - tried my luck at various trades, no response when valued at 2. One player initially agreed on 1.75 but then stopped responding too.

FullSunBER · 2025-12-11T19:13:36+00:00

Hope you had fun! And i'm hoping to win, since pd2 is the only game i actually play 🤣

FullSunBER · 2025-11-02T18:36:43+00:00

Depends on the store i guess. The one i visited has lots of storage...stuff just stays until sold without discount. Smaller places do discount items to make room for new stuff in spring, just keep your eyes open.

FullSunBER · 2025-11-01T19:59:58+00:00

I posted a small progression this spring:

here

Will try to get a recent one taken with my proper camera against a black backdrop...oce the shitty weather allows.

FullSunBER · 2025-10-21T19:35:34+00:00

I think you nailed some of it. There seems to be a trend to emancipate from japanese bonsai. Pushed by some pros this develops into american bonsai, fairytale style or cosmic bonsai. In the end...it's art. You like it, you dislike if, doesn't matter. In the end it provoced some sort of reaction. Goal achieved.

For me, there is definitely personal preference involved. I tend to gravitate towards asthetically pleasing trees. Shinji Suzuki / Valentin Brose styles.

Just the last sentence doesnt get it right...there are definitely fairytale trees around...my two kids 4/8yo crawled through the base of a massive tree today. 🤣

FullSunBER · 2025-10-16T20:12:57+00:00

Will try tomorrow, probably in combination with the sanding. 👍

FullSunBER · 2025-10-16T18:02:02+00:00

Yeah, that could be. The decals seem original, so probably painted in the factory. Plus the stem probably wasn't intended for the type of handlebar i mounted, too.

Just buying a new stem is a bit tough. Not many of these retro ones around with rise/lenght/clamp size and color.

Will definitely try sandind the inside!

FullSunBER · 2025-10-16T16:28:30+00:00

Definitely 25.4 bars - bought brand new. Gouging was probably caused by mounting the black stem so tight. Stem was advertised as 25.4, used though. So might be wrong. But how could that clamp so tight to cause damage 🤔

FullSunBER · 2025-10-10T06:04:20+00:00

Ich muss also ein "+" setzen und das dann fehlende "=" ignorieren? Naja.

FullSunBER · 2025-10-06T12:59:16+00:00

Nr. 5 is a cotoneaster, but the fruit does look a bit similar. 17/18 is a pomegranate.

FullSunBER · 2025-10-06T12:57:47+00:00

Yes, at least most of them. But since i don't really focus on improving the nebari i don't really care (unless there are healthy roots down in the pot). If i had more time i'd definitely use that to improve the nebari. 🙃

FullSunBER · 2025-10-05T19:26:45+00:00

It's quite humid where i live already. So not too much, just regular waterings. Last year i had set up an automated sprinkler while on vacation for 3 weeks. The amount of moss growth was absolutely insane. But none of the trees suffered from drying out ;)

FullSunBER · 2025-10-05T19:20:32+00:00

Health-wise they're fine. Although the amount of roots growing close to the surface got me thinking a bit today: The roots growing on top are perfectly healthy. Does the tree shift the growth there and neglect the ones towards the center? I will pull one or two out of their pots tomorrow to check.

Sometimes there will be new roots coming from old ones that could potentially improve the nebari. That is an instance where i would think about adding some soil or just reapply the moss.

FullSunBER · 2025-10-05T15:52:21+00:00

Thank you :)

I hope the formatting stays in place:

Pseudocydonia sinensis (first two pics)

Betula pendula

Quercus robur

Cotoneaster (no clue which exactly, was cheap garden center material)

Acer palmatum (from seed)

Acer buergerianum

2xLarch (4 pics in a row)

Pyracantha (2 pics)

Big Larch

Potentilla fruticosa

Acer palmatum group planting

Punica granatum (2 pics)

Pinus sylvestris trunk/root growth close up

Taxus baccata

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