Some welcome pictures from Shintaro
Posted 22 Sep 2009 - 21:08 by Mark Gardner
Since arriving back in the UK last Wednesday evening things have been pretty hectic what with getting things ready for by brother's birthday party. Today is my first day with nothing particular to do and, naturally, my thoughts are turning to the 'mountains' and what was going on in Yamakoshi.
Just after 11am BST images started arriving in my inbox from Shintaro, pictures of some of the tosai that have been harvested over the last 2 days. I've gotta say they somewhat lifted my spirits!
First up some Sanke that were harvested on 20th.
The Sanke pics were followed by some pics of the Showa tosai which had been harvested today, the 22nd. They brought a very big smile to my face!
It's just over 3 months ago these Koi were released to the mud ponds as tiny black slivers - http://www.niigata-nishikigoi.com/node/423. Then I mentioned that Saito san had 'asked' for what patterns he hoped to see as they were released. If you've read issue 1 of Niigata Nishikigoi Digest you'll have noted several references to 'maruten sandan' patterns. This was also one of the patterns that Saito san had requested. As you can see below, his wish came true.
I can't wait to see them in the flesh on the 30th September.
