Brazilian Woods Returning To Brazil

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My wife is working with colleagues in Gaiania, Brazil. These pens are all made from woods reported from Brazil (I didn't cut the trees down myself). They will be given as gifts after some legal mumbo-jumbo is signed this spring. On her last trip there, I almost accompanied her. It turned out for the best as she (and the rest of her team) were accompanied the entire time, stayed in double gated hotels, with barb wire over the entrances, and the company did not allow them to "sight see." :eek:

Brazilian Tulipwood (Dalbergia decipularis)
Kingwood (Dalbergia ceorencis)
Monkey Pod (Albizia saman)
Brazilian Rosewood (Dalbergia nigra)
 
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Tell her to bring back some boards if she can. Can't be that hard to get a small box. Or even have a wooden box made from local boards and then fill it with other woods and ship it home.
Just an idea.
 

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Tell her to bring back some boards if she can. Can't be that hard to get a small box. Or even have a wooden box made from local boards and then fill it with other woods and ship it home.
Just an idea.

Actually, what CAN be imported, I/we probably can get from the local sources. I won't even put down the Brazilian Rosewood (Trim rings) on my business cards - this species is banned for export (I believe) from the USA. There is a chance that if it is noted, and closely inspected (which I doubt), the pens could possibly not pass customs.

I do support the efforts to protect certain species. These were "pre-ban" blanks, so I'll use them, but why make a possible issue for Nancy.

However, IF she gets a chance to tromp in the Amazon, I'll tell her that Wayne wants a bush, or a small tree branch! Maybe a set of stir sticks for a Minnesotan "Snow Shoe!" :bananen_smilies046:
 

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Beautiful Pens Mark,
Superb Blanks, Expertly Turned and Finished.
Glorious Gifts,
I share Nancy's concern over the High Level of Security in Brazilian Hotels, but it is necessary in those area's.
Congratulations,
Brian.
 

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Beautiful Pens Mark,
Superb Blanks, Expertly Turned and Finished.
Glorious Gifts,
I share Nancy's concern over the High Level of Security in Brazilian Hotels, but it is necessary in those area's.
Congratulations,
Brian.

Thank you Brian.
It was less Nancy's concern - she would have most certainly left the "chaperones" and explored the accessible area (although not recommended). She does not shy from much. But, she was surprised at the level of security, this was not a high-security meeting.

She is also very careful and mindful of the recommendations from the local colleagues - they know the lay-of-the-land and should be listened to.

But, she will go back this spring to finalize any "agreements" and will hopefully get some time to harvest a bush for Wayne!!! :tongue:
 

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[/QUOTE]Thank you Brian.
It was less Nancy's concern - she would have most certainly left the "chaperones" and explored the accessible area (although not recommended). She does not shy from much. But, she was surprised at the level of security, this was not a high-security meeting.

She is also very careful and mindful of the recommendations from the local colleagues - they know the lay-of-the-land and should be listened to.

But, she will go back this spring to finalize any "agreements" and will hopefully get some time to harvest a bush for Wayne!!! :tongue:[/QUOTE]

Mark,
On my first trip to Brazil, after the long flight, from Sydney to New Zealand change Aircraft over the South Pole to Buenos Aires, change Aircraft to Sao Paulo.
I was met at the Airport by Geoff, our Resident Area General Manager, when I got in his car, he locked all the Doors, and Windows, this I felt was unusual, but I didn't say anything at that time.
Then we drove the long distance along the River and past "villages" made from recycled packing cases, some were multi storied, on the embankment under an Overpass.
Small cooking fires burnt close to the "Humpies", and some had electric cables running from the Power Lines on the road above, to the "Humpies", obviously an Illegal Tapping, also Television Antennas were attached to some Humpies.

Upon entering the City, I was amazed, when coming to an Intersection, with an Amber or Red Light, he would noticeably slow down, look and then proceed across the intersection against the Red Light.
When I asked him why? he explained that either Beggars or Hijackers,or Muggers, would wait at a Traffic Light Controlled Intersection, and then attack any "Worthy" vehicle that had stopped.
He then went on to explain that was the reason he always locks the car doors and windows, and approaches cautiously to all Traffic Light Controlled Intersections.
During my stay, we only ventured out with Geoff in Control, and he only took us to "Safe" area's, and Restaurants.

As I retired in 2000, things might have changed, in Sao Paulo, but I doubt it. So please "Encourage" Nancy to follow the "chaperones" lead. :good:
Regards,
Brian.
 

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Thank you Brian.
It was less Nancy's concern - she would have most certainly left the "chaperones" and explored the accessible area (although not recommended). She does not shy from much. But, she was surprised at the level of security, this was not a high-security meeting.

She is also very careful and mindful of the recommendations from the local colleagues - they know the lay-of-the-land and should be listened to.

But, she will go back this spring to finalize any "agreements" and will hopefully get some time to harvest a bush for Wayne!!! :tongue:[/QUOTE]

Mark,
On my first trip to Brazil, after the long flight, from Sydney to New Zealand change Aircraft over the South Pole to Buenos Aires, change Aircraft to Sao Paulo.
I was met at the Airport by Geoff, our Resident Area General Manager, when I got in his car, he locked all the Doors, and Windows, this I felt was unusual, but I didn't say anything at that time.
Then we drove the long distance along the River and past "villages" made from recycled packing cases, some were multi storied, on the embankment under an Overpass.
Small cooking fires burnt close to the "Humpies", and some had electric cables running from the Power Lines on the road above, to the "Humpies", obviously an Illegal Tapping, also Television Antennas were attached to some Humpies.

Upon entering the City, I was amazed, when coming to an Intersection, with an Amber or Red Light, he would noticeably slow down, look and then proceed across the intersection against the Red Light.
When I asked him why? he explained that either Beggars or Hijackers,or Muggers, would wait at a Traffic Light Controlled Intersection, and then attack any "Worthy" vehicle that had stopped.
He then went on to explain that was the reason he always locks the car doors and windows, and approaches cautiously to all Traffic Light Controlled Intersections.
During my stay, we only ventured out with Geoff in Control, and he only took us to "Safe" area's, and Restaurants.

As I retired in 2000, things might have changed, in Sao Paulo, but I doubt it. So please "Encourage" Nancy to follow the "chaperones" lead. :good:
Regards,
Brian.[/QUOTE]

G'Day Brian:

Nancy says things have apparently not changed much in the next 18 years! Your description is still accurate. She did not go through many "Favelas," but some of her USA colleagues have adopted (legally) children from them.

Her contacts in Brazil are very professional and proper, but extraneous sight-seeing is a no-go! Still very much gated hotels, and escorted drivers. Alas, I will pass on this excursion.

Yes, Nancy will follow the local chaperones lead.

Cheers, Mark
 
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