This is a very special pen. 28 years ago my mother planted a grapefruit seed in a pot. A year later she died and the grapfruit tree went into my care. It lived for 25 years getting as big as 6 feet tall. When it died I saved the wood and made pens for all of the family.
Grapefruit pen
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Fred in NC
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Well made pen, and a memento that will be appreciated by the family. Great going, Alice!
Gary
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Very nice, Alice, and pens that everyone will cherish.
jkirkb94
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Nice pen and a great reason for its existence! Kirk[8D]
Tom McMillan
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Very nice pen Alice!
jwoodwright
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Alice, very nice pen, from very special wood. [
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I like the sentiament and the pen.Neat grain under the cap.
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Mudder
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Wow.
Now if that is not an heirloom I don't know what is.
Very nice work.
Now if that is not an heirloom I don't know what is.
Very nice work.
ryannmphs
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WOW, that is very cool, way to pass on a little bit of your family history.
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Fleabit
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Gotta love sentimental pens! Nice work and a good looking pen.
JimGo
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Alice, that's a great idea, and a beautiful pen!
KKingery
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Excellent, and a true sentimental gift!
There's a 40 year old maple in my mother's back yard. We planted it as a family when we moved in there. It was no more than a twig. It needs to be trimmed this spring. I think I'll follow your lead. Beautiful pen, Alice, and great inspirational story.
Gregory Huey
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Great job on the pen and a wonderful momento. First time I have ever seen grapefruit wood. Kind of neat looking.
melogic
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Great job Alice. It is a very nice pen and I'm sure all of them will be cherished. I really like turning pens for people that have sentimental value. It makes me feel really proud to be able to give such a gift.
woodscavenger
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A pen that writes its own story! Classic and beautifully done.
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