I notice most of the forums have slowed down. Could be also that some have lost interest in bonsai to some degree. Bad economy, good import trees being held in seclusion for two years before being able to sell.
As things begin to slow down for us northerners, one thing to look forward to if you do JBP is the fall work. I picked this one up a few months back and am waiting to do the fall plucking and branch wiring. I have about four more in different sizes that will also need the same, so I'm highly anticipating that work.
After doing bonsai for many years, I must admit that I have moved on to other interests also and have not been around posting much either. Maybe the same for some others also?