Pen Turners' Swap #5: We're on the move again... welcome to Canada!

Woo hoo! This has been a kick.

-- Maplewood, MN

I don’t turn and I am enjoying this.

-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.

same here, Scott
An exciting journey.

-- "Functional WoodArt" by Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

Hey Rikkor, if I read these threads correctly, you’ve been chomping at the bit waiting for these to head your way. I’m guessing the anticipation is at an all time high now. There is this image of a kid in a candy store that comes to mind. You’re next guy … The wait is almost over. Heck I’m having fun just watching.

-- If at first you don't succeed, try again. Then quit. No use being a darn fool about it.

It shouldn’t take too much longer. Nova Scotia is an hour ahead of the east coast.

Lee

-- No piece is cut too short. It was meant for a smaller project.

Patience is golden—-just think all those pen blanks are more valuable as they have aged during the trip. Maybe we can get the Mounties to give them an escort to the border!

-- Genius is immediate, but talent takes time.

Glad to see it’s on the move again.

-- Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com

The box is on its way, I just dropped it at the post office.

-- Andy Stark

Thanks Andy, did you manage to get any pics of what was in/out of the box?

-- Tim D. - Woodstock, GA

On to Minn. and then to the far west coast. Tim, by the time you get the box back you will need 3 mules and a cart to haul it to the house! Nice job with the pen trade thanks for organizing it.

-- Genius is immediate, but talent takes time.

Sounds like you guys are having fun.

-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.

Oh my, I’m next!

-- Maplewood, MN

Man!....I have to learn how to turn pens just so I can participate! This has been a great journey.

Jeff, that’s what I’m hoping for! ;-) Glad everyone has enjoyed it…

-- Tim D. - Woodstock, GA

Tim sorry for the delay. No i didn’t think to take any pictures, I guess the excitement got the best of me. The wood, kits and pens are awesome. I did swap a rosewood for a bloodwood and added a semi Birdseye maple and a pen made from a piece of maple from the yard. I also swapped out some of the blanks,(Karson is sitting on a gold mine of spectacular looking wood)also added a couple of cherry, zebra, and Canadian maple.

-- Andy Stark

That sounds great Andy, thanks for the update.

The excitement builds… right, Rikkor?

-- Tim D. - Woodstock, GA

Just a quick update. It seems the package has been stuck in Quebec. Hopefully it will be moving again soon.

-- Andy Stark

Andy, thanks for the update.

-- Tim D. - Woodstock, GA