I like the big exchange for November, like Serge noted, an extra Christmas present.
This said, I also like the idea of a quarterly pen swap and also a blank swap. This way new members will be included.
The blank swap would be nice, as you would receive wood not local to you. I.E. I have Alaskan Birch and Cottonwood and Corian Scraps.
Some of you harvest Mesquite, Apple, Pear, Cherry, Osage Orange, Elm, Walnut and others.
I also agree that sending a pen will give you a great review of your skill and workmanship. You can stare at an image on the screen, however, actually holding and using the pen is the best review.
Hopefully, nobody will be overly critical and comment on the open forum. Critique is needed, Criticism isn't.[
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