its_virgil
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This is why I do some of the things I do like sharing, teaching, demonstrating and writing. I received this email today from a friend in Africa.
Hi Don.
It's been quite some time since we last had a chat.Trust you are well.I'm the guy that was given your book.Modified Slimline Pens: beyond the basics by my college (name omitted by me) and thanks to that my life has been pen turning and more pen turning.I know you did ask me to keep in touch with regard to my progress and I admit I have been a bit naughty on that one. However you will be pleased to know I'm called the slimline guy by my fellow pen turners.
Say what they want but it's been my inspiration and foundation in creating very exciting and unique pens. Plus the fact that I have passed your book onto a number of youngsters [on the condition I get it back] and some of them are producing quality stuff , good enough to pay for college studies or pay for all those extra goodies youngsters always need.
You may have thought I gave up pen turning or fell off the edge of the earth.To the contrary, I decided to down tools for awhile in pursuit of mustering up a team of qualified jewellers ,stone setters,engravers, gold and diamond dealers etc, the list goes on and on.
It's much longer than I expected ,however within the next few months if all
goes well I will be launching my first limited edition of hi end hand crated writing instruments and will send you some preview pic,s before I open my web site and would appreciate your comments.
God bless and kind regards.
Hi Don.
It's been quite some time since we last had a chat.Trust you are well.I'm the guy that was given your book.Modified Slimline Pens: beyond the basics by my college (name omitted by me) and thanks to that my life has been pen turning and more pen turning.I know you did ask me to keep in touch with regard to my progress and I admit I have been a bit naughty on that one. However you will be pleased to know I'm called the slimline guy by my fellow pen turners.
Say what they want but it's been my inspiration and foundation in creating very exciting and unique pens. Plus the fact that I have passed your book onto a number of youngsters [on the condition I get it back] and some of them are producing quality stuff , good enough to pay for college studies or pay for all those extra goodies youngsters always need.
You may have thought I gave up pen turning or fell off the edge of the earth.To the contrary, I decided to down tools for awhile in pursuit of mustering up a team of qualified jewellers ,stone setters,engravers, gold and diamond dealers etc, the list goes on and on.
It's much longer than I expected ,however within the next few months if all
goes well I will be launching my first limited edition of hi end hand crated writing instruments and will send you some preview pic,s before I open my web site and would appreciate your comments.
God bless and kind regards.