Quandary

[ed4copies]

Took these pictures last night and I REALLY liked the results. So, I am, in fact "Showing off" these pens.

These are some of the alternative materials, Malachite, Ivory and one I have not ordered yet, Cobalt.

Second picture is Onyx, Briar, Marble and Jade

However, I am also making the materials available to other members of IAP, so perhaps this should be in Advertising. So, if they should be moved, I will not be offended, manglement may move as they see fit (not that they needed my permission anyway) So much for disclaimers.

Comments and e-mails welcome!!!

 

[Glenn McCullough]

you should show them off, they are beautiful. Thats what this forum is for...showing off!!!

 

[huntersilver]

Nice looking pens, I especially like the Ivory[]

 

[ed4copies]

Michael,

I agree that the ivory is extremely suitable for the "ornamented" pen components. I am working on getting a nice Black and Blue as well for this purpose - stay tuned.


Edit in: that means a nice Black and a nice BLUE, two different blanks. (for clarity)

 

[wood-of-1kind]

Ed, if you keep 'offering' these nice selections then you really will draw the 'woodlovers' to your dark side. May I be forgiven as (wood-of-1kind)for saying that your pens look great in 'plastic'.

-Peter-[]

 

[GaryMGg]

Ed,
The top three really grabbed my attention and I'm a wood-a-holic.
Gary

 

[ed4copies]

Originally posted by wood-of-1kind
<br />Ed, if you keep 'offering' these nice selections then you really will draw the 'woodlovers' to your dark side. May I be forgiven as (wood-of-1kind)for saying that your pens look great in 'plastic'.

-Peter-[]

Only if I may add, NOTHING beats a great Wood pen, it has a warmth and feel that SHOULD be treasured. HOWEVER, I SELL pens, more people BUY resins, celluloids, "alternatives" and other fancy names for PLASTIC!!! I hope I never put a dent in YOUR sales!!!

Ed

 

[Mudder]

Originally posted by ed4copies
<br />So, I am, in fact "Showing off" these pens.

Gee Mr. Brown (with the exceptionally light Durango)

Themz are sure some purdy penz, you wouldn't by chance have any of this material to sell would you?

 

[ed4copies]

Could be arranged, "His Clickiness!!!"[][][]

 

[Ligget]

Lovely pens Ed, those are some beautiful matarials you stock![]

 

[JimGo]

Ed, can you tell me more about that Briar - is that actually a WOODEN pen?!?!?!

 

[Rifleman1776]

Ed, if it weren't against my religion to say nice things about non-wood pens, I might have to compliment you on those.
Oh, and please don't tell anyone I bought a couple of your onyx blanks. I have a reputation to uphold, you know. []

 

[ed4copies]

Mums the word, Frank!!

 

[ed4copies]

Originally posted by JimGo
<br />Ed, can you tell me more about that Briar - is that actually a WOODEN pen?!?!?!

Well, counselor, exactly what is the nature of your inquiry???

Wooood you be more inclined to PURCHASE such an item, if it were WOOD?

What precise value wooood you ascribe to the aforementioned "briar" if it were NOT wood??? Realizing, of course, that it wooood then be derived from the more precious resource of petroleum-based products?

Woooood your answer be subject to change, with the spot-oil market? And woooood that be based on Brent crude or another, local measure?

My client and I await your very timely response!!!

Wooood you please be prompt!![:0][:0][:0][:0][:0][^][^]

 

[skiprat]

Hi Eddy, Skippy here!!![][]

Howzabout chucking about 50kg of that stuff in with Gary's auction[}]

Jokes aside, I must admit that they look great. Don't turn them all or you'll have nothing left to flog.[][)]

 

[ed4copies]

Stay tuned, Ratty!

Next couple weeks we'll have an auction with resins. First I have a significant amount of cutting to do!![xx(][xx(][xx(][xx(]

 

[skiprat]

Ed, two things
One, I can't afford another auction / raffle
Two, Ratty is a MOLE from Wind in the Willows

Did you guys burn ALL the books when we set you free[][]







(No offence intended)[]

 

[ed4copies]

Originally posted by skiprat
<br />Ed, two things
One, I can't afford another auction / raffle
Two, Ratty is a MOLE from Wind in the Willows

Did you guys burn ALL the books when we set you free[][]

(No offence intended)[] NONE TAKEN

No, we Rewrote the books (you get to do that when you WIN).

 

[Woodlvr]

Ed,
I really like the Cobalt. Do you know what you are for showing off a beautiful pen like that and not having any for sale-SHOW OFF!!!!!![][}][]

Mike

 

[ed4copies]

Originally posted by Woodlvr
<br />Ed,
I really like the Cobalt. Do you know what you are for showing off a beautiful pen like that and not having any for sale-SHOW OFF!!!!!![][}][]

Mike

That was included, Mike, to show that I was not a "crass commercialist". Not that anyone would ever accuse me of such a thing!!![:I][:I][:I]

 

[bob393]

Nice work and nice colors.

 

[wdcav1952]

Originally posted by ed4copies
<br />

Originally posted by JimGo
<br />Ed, can you tell me more about that Briar - is that actually a WOODEN pen?!?!?!

Well, counselor, exactly what is the nature of your inquiry???

Wooood you be more inclined to PURCHASE such an item, if it were WOOD?

What precise value wooood you ascribe to the aforementioned "briar" if it were NOT wood??? Realizing, of course, that it wooood then be derived from the more precious resource of petroleum-based products?

Woooood your answer be subject to change, with the spot-oil market? And woooood that be based on Brent crude or another, local measure?

My client and I await your very timely response!!!

Wooood you please be prompt!![:0][:0][:0][:0][:0][^][^]

Dang, Ed, that answer sounds like you are studying for law school!

 

[ed4copies]

Yea, Cav, I think I SCARED him away!!!![}][}][}]

 

[wdcav1952]

Originally posted by skiprat
<br />Ed, two things
One, I can't afford another auction / raffle
Two, Ratty is a MOLE from Wind in the Willows

Did you guys burn ALL the books when we set you free[][]







(No offence intended)[]

Skip, did you read <u>The Wind In The Willows</u>!?!? Ratty is a river rat, Mr Mole was indeed a mole. Next you' be trying to get us to believe that The Badger was a Kremlin plant to take over Toad Hall! [][][]

 

[skiprat]

Will, of course you are correct about Ratty. But he should have been a mole and Badger really was a plant!!![:I]

 

[ed4copies]

We can always rely on Cav to have "Cliff's notes" handy!!! So watch yourself there Skipdiver![:0][:0]

 

[skiprat]

.....I've just arrived home to check my daughters copy of Wind in the Willows cause I knew from when I was a kid that Ratty wasn't a rat, but a VOLE.
So there..take that[}][]

 

[ed4copies]

UH-Oh, Here we go again!!!

The redcoat attacks our very own Cav!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!![:0]
Can a quiet, government-employed dentist protect his reputation??????[^]
Will the Limey prove him (god forbid) WRONG??????[:0][:0][:0]
Recognizing the six hour time difference, Can Cav STALL until skiprat is sleeping, then ATTACK under cover of lightness (here), darkness (there)?[xx(]

All these questions will be answered, "As the IAP turns!!!!!"[][]

Now, where did I put that popcorn pen?????????[8)][8)][8)][8)]

Choice of weapons: Her majesty's English (as interpreted by her loyal "ex-subjects").

Smiter: Well, really, they both kinda smited - so we'll call that even.

Let the duel begin!!


edited for closing a quotation, can't start with a grammatical error!

 

[GBusardo]

Originally posted by wood-of-1kind
<br />Ed, if you keep 'offering' these nice selections then you really will draw the 'woodlovers' to your dark side. May I be forgiven as (wood-of-1kind)for saying that your pens look great in 'plastic'.

-Peter-[]

I agree! It's a strong draw []

 

[ed4copies]

Mr. Cavanaugh has been sent, by electronic carrier pigeon, notice of Skiprat's challenge. We await the bird's return (no, the carrier pigeon, not the OTHER BIRD).

I am sitting on the edge of my seat (and it hurts!)[][][]

 

[skiprat]

Originally posted by ed4copies
<br />Mr. Cavanaugh has been sent, by electronic carrier pigeon, notice of Skiprat's challenge. We await the bird's return (no, the carrier pigeon, not the OTHER BIRD).

I am sitting on the edge of my seat (and it hurts!)[][][]

You hurt!!? imagine how the poor chair feels!!Just don't explode, while on the edge!!! I appreciate that Will has a captive audience, but if it anything like waiting for a dentist here, it could take a while for that bird to return. []

You, on the other hand, are just far too quick to stir the pot and I have just removed you from my Christmas card list [}]

 

[ed4copies]

Skippy,

I am very sorry to hear that I won't be getting another one of those beautiful Christmas cards you..............se////nt///,..........LAST??????YEAR???????????

After significant searching in all my "safe places" where I would put such things (that I can't find later), I failed to locate last year's card. Perhaps you could POST a copy?????????? Just so we old folks can remember what we will be LOSING??????

Meanwhile, Look out!!! Arguing with Cav is like having teeth pulled!!!! SLOW and PAINFUL!!!!! (He's a southerner at heart, takes FOREVER for him to SAY something. But, being a Brit, you won't understand anyhow - you better be nice to me or I will withdraw my "translation" service!!!!)

 

[skiprat]

Ed, check your in box for copy of card[}][]

It's your 'translations' that got me into this mess in the first place

 

[wdcav1952]

So, I guess it takes a rat to know a vole?? []

 

[ed4copies]

Originally posted by wdcav1952
<br />So, I guess it takes a rat to know a vole?? []

Weak, Cav!!

First volley to the Brit. However, Cav gets "extra credit" for taking time out of his "work" day. So, we call it a draw!!! Wait til Cav gets off work, boy!!!!!!!

BTW, this IS a thread I initiated or I would never participate in KEEPING it SO FAR OFF TRACK!!!!!!

Let the fun continue![][][]
Call it "international relations"!

 

[Mudder]

Originally posted by ed4copies
<br />

That was included, Mike, to show that I was not a "crass commercialist". Not that anyone would ever accuse me of such a thing!!![:I][:I][:I]

I'm confuz-Ed,

would it still be an accusation if it were found to be fact?

would the fact that an accusation has NOT been made cloud the facts of the accusation.

Is it possible to screw yourself into the ground by talking in circles?

Did I forget to take my medication this morning? [:0]


(click that!)[][][8D]

 

[ed4copies]

Originally posted by Mudder
<br />

Originally posted by ed4copies
<br />

That was included, Mike, to show that I was not a "crass commercialist". Not that anyone would ever accuse me of such a thing!!![:I][:I][:I]

I'm confuz-Ed,

would it still be an accusation if it were found to be fact? yes

would the fact that an accusation has NOT been made cloud the facts of the accusation. Not making the accusation would show impeccable judgement, so no!
Is it possible to screw yourself into the ground by talking in circles? Ridiculous question- do I look shorter??? You do realize I am still standing on my three pieces of paper enjoying my "raise".

Did I forget to take my medication this morning? [:0] Seems like a perennial problem - but we like you anyhow!

(click that!)[][][8D] Wrong site, but you'll always be "His clickiness", to me!!

 

[Tanner]

I need a fix![] I hope some of these are available?[] PM sent.

 

[wdcav1952]

OK, Ed, it is late, I'm tired, Nancy is coming home tomorrow and the house is a mess. However, I will endeavour to cross the T and score a decisive broadside volley.

First off, skiprat annot be a true <u>Wind In The Willows</u> expert if he had to borrow his daughter's copy. Like me, he should refer to his personal illustrated text. Children's story, my a**! The book was written by a seer who foresaw the creation of the IAP and <s>peopled</s>animaled his book with characters representative of some of our storied members. So, let us begin to identify the cast members in somewhat the order of appearance:

Mr Mole, a good-hearted fellow who lives in the dark - Hmmm, do we have a member who fits that description? Perhaps a Texan with a heart of gold who lives in the dark cold recesses of Ohio?

Ratty, or Volly?, to the Limey, a bold adventurer who is a friend to all, happy to share anything he owns with his friends - Hmmm, nope, no one like that here that I know of.

Otter, a good hearted animal with the attention span of a gnat - Hmm, let me see, is MDWine still a member? []

Mr. Badger, a gruff, hairy individualist who knows a bit of everything? He has got to be Lou (DCBluesman) before he got a job and shaved. []

Mr. Toad, a pompous blowhard who pontificates endlessly on subjects of which he has no knowledge? Wow, this is a tough one. Let me think, did Mr. Toad have a mustache? I wonder if his motor cars had acrylic bodies? Surely he knew how to make copies of these motor cars. Certainly Mr Toad thought he was a sharp individual whose ideas never went askew. Wow, this one is tough. I am really scratching my head and just cannot come up with a member to be Mr. Toad. Suggestions would be appreciated.

BTW, yes, I know that I would be one of the weasels!!!!

Good night all.

 

[alamocdc]

Hey, how'd I get drug into this? [:0][]

Well, at least I'm being thought of... kinda.[][}] I do like the heart of gold part. (okay, now where'd I put that angelic emoticon?)