From: Bunjingi@aol.com 
To: viewing_stones@triumf.ca 
Date: Friday, January 01, 1999 4:29 PM
Subject: further note on Gongshi book (apology)

>I made a mistake in describing the new "Spirit of Gongshi" book. In my talks
>with Jane Hu, she spoke often of her father and in my lack of understanding of
>her English, I thought she told me he wrote the book. However, in reading the
>first few chapters this morning, I discover that Jane IS Kemin Hu - it is her
>English name. She wrote the book and dedicated it to her father.
>Mea cupa.
>Apologies to Jane and to all of you. 
>Wonderful book though!
>Happy New Year,
>John Romano
>ABS Book Service

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From: Lynn Boyd 
To: viewing_stones@triumf.ca 
Date: Saturday, January 02, 1999 4:52 PM
Subject: New Year's 2nd Day ..

>
>
> SOMEONE PLEASE FORWARD THIS FOR ME:
>
>
>Dear God:
>
>So far today I've done all right. 
>
>I haven't gossiped. I haven't lost my temper. I haven't been greedy, grumpy,
>nasty, selfish or overindulgent. I'm very thankful for that.
>
>But in a few minutes, God, I'm going to start my second dai and from then
>on I'm going to need a lot more help cause I get so frustrated at my 
>inadequacy. I gouge with the router, burn wood with my Mikita and break
>blades in my scroll saw. 
>
>Amen. 
>
> And in case you don't recognize my teary voice, God,
> I am -
>
> Lynn
>
> 
> BEST WISHES FOR THE NEW YEAR TO ALL.

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From: Craig J. Hunt 
To: viewing_stones@triumf.ca 
Date: Monday, January 04, 1999 5:03 PM
Subject: Admin. Message, Viewing Stone List

>Hi Stone Group;
>
>A note from our computer system people;
>
>"January 5th 8:30am : most of TRIUMF's public computers will be unavailable
> for a few hours while we do a massive hardware shuffle and maintenance
> on our UPS
>{snip}
> Mail sent to @triumf.ca will be either bounced or held at the sender's
> computer until the cluster is back up again."
>
>This means the Viewing Stone mail list might bounce messages tomorrow. If
>that happens, try a little later in the day. Hopefully the break in service
>will be short.
>
>I hope everyone had a safe and fun New Year's!
>
>Craig J. Hunt in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
>home; craig_hunt@geocities.com work; craig@triumf.ca
>http://www.triumf.ca/people/craig/craig.htm

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From: jpalmer 
To: viewing_stones@triumf.ca 
Date: Thursday, January 07, 1999 3:00 PM
Subject: The Spirit of Gongshi

A few days ago, I visited Kemin Hu to pick up a supply of her books for our Stone Lantern website. It was a fortunate visit in that she invited us in to see her collection.

There is an awfully strong urge to touch scholar stones; somehow there is a feeling that in some way you can communicate with a stone beyond just the visual. That is certainly true with one¹s own stones. However with stones in a museum setting as is the t

So, here was an opportunity to touch some absolutely overpowering stones and to listen to the almost metallic ring of the Lingbi stones. Her collection is truly (as the kids would say) awesome. One fascinating stone after another; black, brown, yellow, re

³The Spirit of Gongshi² (the word gongshi is Chinese for what we in the West call scholar stones) is an excellent complement to ³Worlds within Worlds². It provides additional insight into the art form and over 200 color photos of outstanding stones.

This book is available under ³What¹s new?² at our website - stonelantern.com

W. John Palmer

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From: Lynn Boyd 
To: viewing_stones@triumf.ca 
Date: Thursday, January 07, 1999 6:40 PM
Subject: Re: The Spirit of Gongshi

>
>RE:
>From jpalmer@stonelantern.com Thu Jan 7 11:52:57 1999
>
>> A few days ago, I visited Kemin Hu to pick up a supply of her books for
>> our Stone Lantern website. It was a fortunate visit in that she invited
>> us in to see her collection.
>------------------------------------
>
>
> And we all suffer from envy, no doubt!
>
> But, it was the most fortunate event that she chose to publish
> this volume, even more than your visit, for the rest of us. :)
>
> My first thought was to place it beside my Rosenblum collection
> book, World within Worlds. It is that important to me.
>
> The photography, its quality, the extent of the subject matter,
> from rocks, to paintings of rocks, all appear in exemplary
> manner, and in such quantity, so inexpensively in my
> experience - not great with rocks, but extensive enough with
> the arts in general.
> 
> The foreword, the preface and the three articles of Ian Wilson,
> Richard Rosenblum and C.C. Wang were vital, interesting reading.
> My personal pleasure in CC Wang's explanation of his evolving
> in his painting landscapes from his early truthful realism
> to his present abstraction- he calls double abstraction- struck
> notes in my experience I was happy to see someone of his
> experience and culture accept as a "revelation" - in his words.
> He sees a relationship with his rocks in this, which may not
> be as apparent to non-painters, probably.
>
> The reproduction of Hu Zhaokang's writing on the display of
> Gongshi in a group is an original reading, in my perusals
> of display directly from a collector's viewpoint and with
> photographs of his displays. I appreciate Kemin Hu's recognition
> of its importance.
> 
> I have not begun to complete my acquaintance with this book;
> there are "miles to go" yet with the writing of Kemin Hu and
> the photography.
>
> My immediate purchase of the book followed John Romano's post
> that ABS had it for sale. Should many be ordering, I am happy
> that Stone Lantern will also have it available. And it is my
> excitement about it that prompts me to write where I would
> usually leave it to someone's hands more experienced in stone
> art. Perhaps others will do so with their thoughts.
>
> Lynn
>
> lynn@user1.cyberis.net
> Oregon, USA

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From: Kevin Bailey 
To: viewing_stones@triumf.ca 
Date: Saturday, January 16, 1999 1:00 PM
Subject: ISAS

>I'm sorry if this is a duplicate mailing to you. I posted individually but
>received an error message, so to be certain I'm posting to the list as well.
>
>Hi there,
>
>Thought that it was time I stopped lurking and came out from under my stone
>(puntastico!)
>
>I just wanted to let everyone know about the International Stone
>Appreciation Society or ISAS. We have been ticking over for the first year
>or so and have now got to the colour newsletter and membership drive stage.
>Our first attempt at a web site is up and running and can be found at
>www.actionvideo.freeserve.co.uk
>
>The Winter newsletter has just been sent out to all members. It includes
>articles by Craig Coussins and Mary Edwards of South Africa and also details
>of the event for 1999.
>
>We already have members from around the world and are aiming to act as a
>global resource exchange. If you would like further information or
>membership details, please feel free to email me
>kevin@ctionvideo.freeserve.co.uk
>
>all the best
>
>Kevin Bailey F.R.G.S.
>secretary ISAS

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From: Craig J. Hunt 
To: viewing_stones@triumf.ca 
Cc: John R. Quinn 
Date: Wednesday, January 27, 1999 6:50 PM
Subject: California Suiseki Society

>Hi List;
>
>Just found this on the Bonsai mailing list. Thought you might be interested.
>
>Craig J. Hunt in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
>home; craig_hunt@geocities.com work; craig@triumf.ca
>http://www.triumf.ca/people/craig/craig.htm
>
>~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
>
>Date: Thu, 21 Jan 1999 20:11:54 -0800
>Reply-To: Internet Bonsai Club 
>From: John Quinn 
>Subject: California Suiseki Society
>
> Our 5th annual show will be held on Feb. 7 1999 in Oakland, Calif at
>the Lakeside Garden Center 10:00am 'till 5:00 pm. A lot of the local
>"Rockers" will be there with an excellent selection of local and
>international stones. Please join us.
>
>jrq

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