Gagler
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I haven't turned anything this week, and I have been going through a little withdrawal......this is a strange story, but bear with me. I've always been told I have a strange sense of humor.
So, my wife and I are watching the Olympics tonight. They start having some filler material, so my mind tunes out and I start reading a book; the book is starting to lose its focus, so I start listening to the TV. Up pops up Kobe Bryant, and the interviewer is gushing on and on of what an international symbol he is, and how people across the globe are looking up to him, they do some sound bites with Kobe - it's the usual "I'm very humble to be here representing my country," then the announcer talks about "Kobemania" sweeping across China, blah, blah, blah.
I personally think Kobe Bryant is what is wrong with this country, and after beating a potential rape conviction, admittedly cheating on his wife, you name it he basically crawled out of a sewer and will one day return to it once basketball is over. Then again, I've also been told I shouldn't be so judgmental of others and I should look after me first (anyone read the Book of James?). However, my shortcomings aren't the purpose of this post, so I'll move on.
My thoughts of Kobe promptly reminded me I had received some pen blanks made out of surplus sewer pipe from Bruce here on the website I hadn't turned yet. So, I excused myself and made my way to my shop.
I've also had a really nice lady in our Human Resources department help me with some - excuse the pun - crappy situations, and has also been hinting she would like a pen, too. Why not give her one of these, so the next time she documents a really bad situation for me, she can whip out the sewer pen and fill out the crappy paperwork?
I think I'll turn a letter opener out of it, too, so she can open the correspondence from the EEOC, Justice Department, US Census, Texas Workforce Commission, etc. - you know, all of the garbage mail you have to deal with in your job.
Anyway, I regress and have rambled on too much tonight. Attached is a picture of the Kobe Bryant Memorial (Sewer) pen, as well as a photo of the original turning stock.
As always, your comments, suggestions, and complaints are always welcome. I know, the photography on the pen needs some help (as does the pen)!
Have a great weekend!
Michael
So, my wife and I are watching the Olympics tonight. They start having some filler material, so my mind tunes out and I start reading a book; the book is starting to lose its focus, so I start listening to the TV. Up pops up Kobe Bryant, and the interviewer is gushing on and on of what an international symbol he is, and how people across the globe are looking up to him, they do some sound bites with Kobe - it's the usual "I'm very humble to be here representing my country," then the announcer talks about "Kobemania" sweeping across China, blah, blah, blah.
I personally think Kobe Bryant is what is wrong with this country, and after beating a potential rape conviction, admittedly cheating on his wife, you name it he basically crawled out of a sewer and will one day return to it once basketball is over. Then again, I've also been told I shouldn't be so judgmental of others and I should look after me first (anyone read the Book of James?). However, my shortcomings aren't the purpose of this post, so I'll move on.
My thoughts of Kobe promptly reminded me I had received some pen blanks made out of surplus sewer pipe from Bruce here on the website I hadn't turned yet. So, I excused myself and made my way to my shop.
I've also had a really nice lady in our Human Resources department help me with some - excuse the pun - crappy situations, and has also been hinting she would like a pen, too. Why not give her one of these, so the next time she documents a really bad situation for me, she can whip out the sewer pen and fill out the crappy paperwork?
I think I'll turn a letter opener out of it, too, so she can open the correspondence from the EEOC, Justice Department, US Census, Texas Workforce Commission, etc. - you know, all of the garbage mail you have to deal with in your job.
Anyway, I regress and have rambled on too much tonight. Attached is a picture of the Kobe Bryant Memorial (Sewer) pen, as well as a photo of the original turning stock.
As always, your comments, suggestions, and complaints are always welcome. I know, the photography on the pen needs some help (as does the pen)!
Have a great weekend!
Michael
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