Folks, I really don't like to bump threads of my own work......but:wink:
As we are all very much aware, OUR 12th Bash is in full swing.:biggrin:
To host this fantastic site and to ensure it stays the best on the web, takes dosh. :wink:
It has been a couple of years since I showed appreciation and support other than buying my annual mug....:redface:
This year, a great e-friend :biggrin: of mine stepped up and volunteered his time and effort to host some of the auctions we have to raise some cash by selling wonderful donated items to our membership. Starting tonight !!
I figured if my buddy could do it, then so should I !!!:biggrin:
The only thing I have to offer is my handy work......pens. I looked through my entire collection and eventually decided that it just HAD to be the set I made based on my interpretations of the iconic replacements for the World Trade Center buildings.
The inspiration for making these came from the sheer determination that not only was shown by Americans, but by the the entire world, that we would NEVER be defeated or intimidated by others.
It took me some time to make the set. I made the first one WTC1 and while celebrating my wonderful wife's and my 25th ( Silver ) Anniversary and actually visiting the site in New York, I decided that I had to make the second pen. This of course was based on WTC2.
Then of course it had to have the base.
To a certain extent, the base was even more symbolic of memory of all the souls that perished. It, with a bit of artistic license, is my interpretation of Lower Manhattan and includes the Memorial Pools.
I have no idea how worthy they are or where in the world they will eventually end up.
So.....let's kick start their journey to wherever they will end up by digging deep into some pockets and at least get them on the correct side of the pond, and at the same time, help support the site that actually made their creation possible.
I posted several threads of them when each of them was finished, but this one shows the complete set.
Some auctions get a bit out of reach for most of us, but if you know someone that may have the means, then please let them know. :wink::biggrin:
Attached are some pics of the full set.
BTW.... they will of course be sent foc and insured by courier for the full auction value...:wink:
Good luck with the auctions guys !!:biggrin:
As we are all very much aware, OUR 12th Bash is in full swing.:biggrin:
To host this fantastic site and to ensure it stays the best on the web, takes dosh. :wink:
It has been a couple of years since I showed appreciation and support other than buying my annual mug....:redface:
This year, a great e-friend :biggrin: of mine stepped up and volunteered his time and effort to host some of the auctions we have to raise some cash by selling wonderful donated items to our membership. Starting tonight !!
I figured if my buddy could do it, then so should I !!!:biggrin:
The only thing I have to offer is my handy work......pens. I looked through my entire collection and eventually decided that it just HAD to be the set I made based on my interpretations of the iconic replacements for the World Trade Center buildings.
The inspiration for making these came from the sheer determination that not only was shown by Americans, but by the the entire world, that we would NEVER be defeated or intimidated by others.
It took me some time to make the set. I made the first one WTC1 and while celebrating my wonderful wife's and my 25th ( Silver ) Anniversary and actually visiting the site in New York, I decided that I had to make the second pen. This of course was based on WTC2.
Then of course it had to have the base.
To a certain extent, the base was even more symbolic of memory of all the souls that perished. It, with a bit of artistic license, is my interpretation of Lower Manhattan and includes the Memorial Pools.
I have no idea how worthy they are or where in the world they will eventually end up.
So.....let's kick start their journey to wherever they will end up by digging deep into some pockets and at least get them on the correct side of the pond, and at the same time, help support the site that actually made their creation possible.
I posted several threads of them when each of them was finished, but this one shows the complete set.
Some auctions get a bit out of reach for most of us, but if you know someone that may have the means, then please let them know. :wink::biggrin:
Attached are some pics of the full set.
BTW.... they will of course be sent foc and insured by courier for the full auction value...:wink:
Good luck with the auctions guys !!:biggrin:
