Dear Mr. Black Tree,
(a japanese friend of mine said this would be your name in english)

I got the goban yesterday. It was delivered first time last friday, but my neighbour didn't habe enough money for the taxes.

The power and beauty of the goban was even more/better than i expected. I do not regret for having spend so much money.
The colour of the wood is in harmony with the other wood in my room, and the colour of the cloth goes together well with the
colour of the tatami

When thinking about buying the katsura or the kaya goban during the period we exchanged mails i recognized that i liked kaya better on late sunday afternoon after having long walks in the environment returning with a clear and bright mind. This is when
i prefer wearing the white tai chi clothing at home instead of a black or brown kimono/pullovers. For everyday
use i decided to buy the katsura. It helps me to stay balanced. Perhaps if some months or years will be passed, when i reach this state of mind more often i will also buy a kaya-table top board, as sitting with straight back is impossible after long walks, and one goban is enough.  There is not one thing for all purposes of life.

Thank you very much for your choice of the goban and the many photos sent.

with kind regards 

Germany
Mr Bertram