Tim,
I am living life in a bubble for a while and just picked this up. When I was 17 yrs old I met my wife, why am I mentioning this well its cause when she was as young she went to a tiny school (one teacher) in a village just out of town limits, her teacher saved and collected her illustrations from school books,assignments etc with permission as a family friend. At this time of meeting she had won the Cities Art Open Competition giving her a scholarship to Sydney to learn Art formally.
Now this teacher and later ex teacher stayed in touch until aged 92 yrs birthdays and Xmas with friendly cards, greetings some face to face meetings with us, his children still firm friends with us. She is now 75 yrs you have brought back some great memories for me,
including our meeting 59 yrs ago.
The effect of simple acts can have eternal effects one such for me viewing your combined efforts in creation of that pen in particular, beautiful colours so stimulating yet completely tasteful. Please congratulate your son as I congratulate you (with respect). You demonstrate remarkable restraint as you continue to amaze me setting a remarkable example to us all how to share, with 48 GC including 27 GGC I have been priviliged to share with my mob so many wonderful occassions so yes I understand what this means to you and your wife.
By now you know the effect your posts have on me, thank you.
Kindest regards Peter.