Pen Turners' Swap - Round 3 #10: Wherefore art thou, Pen Trade Box?

Thanks Tim I was thinking I’d not heard anything in a while. Hopefully Ned is all OK and that the Box finally shows up.

-- What happens in the workshop stays in the workshop. No wait that doesn't sound right. Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †

I certainly hope all is well with Ned and I’m disappointed the box hasn’t arrived, maybe tomorrow, maybe the next day. :(

-- Canadian Wood Chuck (Bruce)

Bummer!!!

Sometimes life happens. Hopefully whatever befell him will rectify itself soon and the trade can continue.

-- Sure Dear, I can make that for you. Lemme just run out and get a tool I need for that.

oooh….wow…hope he is okay.

lets all send positive karma…

-- Matt, Napa, CA...fun is beautiful...just trying to have some fun...

life’s little challenges.
I, too, send my positive thoughts to everyone and to the box.

-- ~ Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

Are there any woodnetters in NedB’s hometime to do a knock?

-- No good deed goes unpunished!

Perhaps it would be worth considering to send the package via UPS or FedEx next time. They may have better luck getting through customs as well as providing electronic tracking. Just a thought…

-- My favorite piece is my last one, my best piece is my next one.

I spoke with Ned before we setup the swap, I put him in in touch with Bruce to arrange delivery as Bruce offered to pay the difference to get the box to Canada.

Even with USPS you can get a tracking number though, I think they all it a Delivery Confirmation number.

-- Tim D. - Woodstock, GA

So where does NedB live. Have you reverse looked up the phone number? Anyone sent him a letter to remind him to send along the box?

-- No good deed goes unpunished!

At the moment, I hope that it is clearing customs. Folks I humbly apologize. I’ve had a perfect storm sort of month, and I’ll spare y’alll the more gory details, but both my computer dying and cell phone going missing for 2 weeks are among the highlights. The box is en route again after safely sitting in my living room while I dealt with the rest of my life. It went out on the 29th and should be arriving ‘soon’ once it clears customs.

-- Ned - 2B1ASK1 http://nedswoodshop.blogspot.com

I only lost my phone for 3 days in the back once while mowing. Still surprised I stumbled across it by accident.

I fear loosing it in the snow someday while shoveling!

Any photos Ned? We need a fix while we await Canadian customs. They can take a while!

-- No good deed goes unpunished!

Thanks for the update Ned, glad you’re OK and hope all the storm clears soon.

I’ll get a new map and post soon.

-- Tim D. - Woodstock, GA

in all of its glory

the pen kit section

my contributions

-- Ned - 2B1ASK1 http://nedswoodshop.blogspot.com

I, too, am glad “all is well.” I hope your crises have abated.

The largest one has mostly resolved, though it won’t ever be totally gone. Again, I’m sorry I held things up, now it is just up to Customs as to how long it takes.

-- Ned - 2B1ASK1 http://nedswoodshop.blogspot.com

So who do i have to bribe to get in on the next pen swap? :)

-- San Diego, CA US Navy

Ned, I’m glad your back and everything is getting better. I’m looking forward to seeing the box and all of its treasure. I hope the customs people aren’t turners and all of the goodies make it here :)

-- Canadian Wood Chuck (Bruce)

this is the best news I have had in a long time!!! glad that things are moving along for all of you…Ned I am sorry its been a tough month…so glad your ok…

matt

-- Matt, Napa, CA...fun is beautiful...just trying to have some fun...

Yes Ned sorry for your problems. Glad that everything seems to be getting better And glad that the box is alive again.

-- What happens in the workshop stays in the workshop. No wait that doesn't sound right. Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †

Thanks for understanding folks, just one of those months that you’re glad to see behind you on the calendar.

One of these days I’ll actually thaw out my lathe and turn something from the blanks and kits I selected.

-- Ned - 2B1ASK1 http://nedswoodshop.blogspot.com

Good news! The pen box arrived late today, I haven’t even had a chance to open it yet but I will get to it first thing in the AM. Hopefully I will get it on route to Rikkor by Friday afternoon. I’m excited to see all the treasures inside but I wanted everyone to know that it finally made it across the border. The post office tells me it should be MN in 8 days, we’ll see how accurate they are. Happy turning!

-- Canadian Wood Chuck (Bruce)

That is awesome! Looks like we are back in business, thanks for the update Bruce.

-- Tim D. - Woodstock, GA

Yippi, Yippi, Kia.

Still alive.

-- What happens in the workshop stays in the workshop. No wait that doesn't sound right. Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †

awesome news Bruce. pick well and enjoy!

-- Ned - 2B1ASK1 http://nedswoodshop.blogspot.com

Oh boy!!!

OK here we go, I’ve sorted through all of the goodies, picked out some really interesting stuff, added my stuff and reloaded for shipping. Now how do add pictures – hmmm I never remember how to do this. Help!

-- Canadian Wood Chuck (Bruce)

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-- Tim D. - Woodstock, GA

Ok i re-read the instructions so I hope this works :)




I will get the box to the postal service today – Friday Feb 06 but it may not start its journey until Monday
Thanks to all and especially Tim for getting this going, this has been great

-- Canadian Wood Chuck (Bruce)

WOW it worked yea!

-- Canadian Wood Chuck (Bruce)

That’s the tallest photo I have ever seen. <g>

-- Steve Nearman, FurnitureRepair.net, Fredericksburg, VA

Wow, that is a real treasure trove!!!!

I better get to turning cuz it will be here before I know it.

-- Sure Dear, I can make that for you. Lemme just run out and get a tool I need for that.

Christmas in February! How fun! I’m not even participating but this is so much fun to watch. Keep posting those photos so I can drool on myself.

-- "They who dream by day are cognizant of many things which escape those who dream only by night." ~ Edgar Allan Poe

Some great wood.

-- What happens in the workshop stays in the workshop. No wait that doesn't sound right. Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †

Great to see it back on track! This is fun to see what all is happening… I am sure those of you in the list to come are anxious…

-- Derrel Frankfort, KY