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[Glenn McCullough]

I visited Monticello, the home of Thomas Jefferson, last year with my family. While touring the grounds, I noticed several stacks of wood that was trimmed from the trees. To the embarassment of my family, I inquired of the accessibility of some. You might think I asked for the key to Fort Knox. I had to submit a request in writing and received a small box of willow a few weeks later, along with a letter of acknowlegement, that it is indeed from Monticello. I sealed it immediately and let it sit.
This is a pen I made for a young person whose parent found out I had some wood from there and wanted a memento of their visit. I did the best I could of a rather unexciting wood, while leaving it in a natural state.

 

[ldb2000]

Good job with the wood you had . It looks like it has some character , next time try it on a more blingy kit like a Majestic Squire to accent the wood .
The wood has a history which is the improtant thing .

 

[TheRealSmith]

I Like the idea of the story behind the wood and the pen looks fantastic! :biggrin:

 

[rjwolfe3]

That is neat. I love wood with history.

 

[CSue]

Some of the most treasured things are so because of the STORY behind them. How great to be able to make some keepsakes from that wood. I think that piece is beautiful. Great job!

 

[workinforwood]

It looks good Glen, even though I don't know what Montecello is!

 

[CaptG]

Great pen Glen, it is a very good thing when you can make a pen with a story and history behind it. Usually helps with the price to.

 

[Constant Laubscher]

It looks good Glen, even though I don't know what Montecello is!

Montocello was the home of Thomas Jefferson, third president of the United States.

 

[Jim15]

That is awesome, it's great they gave you some of the wood.