The Kuwait Connection

[wdcav1952]

I finished assembling these today. I hope that I did a little better on the background, Anthony. I will be presenting Nancy with her pen (the engraved one, Duh!) this Thursday. Interestingly enough, the word Doha, under the centerband, is where she is stationed.

Thanks again to Lou, for guiding me through this project at a difficult time for me.

Thanks also to Ken Nelson for the engraving. I considered using some fill to make the engraving stand out more, but decided I liked the understated look.

I still have to get this digital photography thing down, sorry for the sizing problems. One of these days, I'm going to read the directions, NOT!

Comments welcomed, pro and con.

Thanks Tim for the resize of the photo.

 

[jenamison]

Very nice! Oh and I also want to thank Ken for all my engraving and helping me decide to get my own engraver...oh the debt[][}][8D]...Very cool idea thought with the map, never thought about that!

 

[KKingery]

All I can say is WOW! I believe those will be cherished for many, many years.

 

[swm6500]

Nice pens William.

 

[timdaleiden]

William,

Those are very nice. I copied and downsized your picture.

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If you copy it to your desktop, and use it to edit your post, folks will have a much easier time reading and responding. Just a thought.

Anyway, it sounds like a lot of work went into these, and I am sure they will be appreciated.

 

[WoodChucker]

Very nice!

 

[atvrules1]

Very nice William. Those look good. I also like the understated engraving, good choice there.

 

[JimGo]

Those looks beautiful, William. Nice job! Have fun on Thursday!

 

[penhead]

Very nice..a beautiful pen with a special meaning is something I am sure will be cherished for many many years..

 

[Tropical]

Wow! Beautiful looking pens. Nice engraving job as well! Lucky recipient!

 

[PenWorks]

Great job William. Beautifull set.
I won't even comment on the picture size,
because it was worth seeing the BIG PICTURE! []
Very appropiate back drop as well []

 

[DCBluesman]

For the first time in a very long time, words fail me. I'll just look a bit longer and think of all the implications. May Nancy's RnR feel like an eternity and the remainder of her tour pass in a flash.

 

[jwoodwright]

Very Nice. The engraving is a special touch.

 

[jvsank]

very nice looking pen

 

[pastorbill1952]

Great looking pens. I know that it will have a special meaning to your Mrs.

 

[jdavis]

Great looking pens. You are to be commended on the great job.

 

[Fleabit]

Man they finished out nice! Great gift!

 

[MDWine]

Very well done! Nice job!

 

[melogic]

All I can say is WOW! Very...Very Nice works of art to treasure for many years to come! [^]

 

[Mac In Oak Ridge]

Nice work, she will be proud, as all of us are of her service to this great country.

 

[hobby_dale]

Comments are defintely all pro. Awesome pens! It is a great idea to help thank her for her service to her country. Not to mention helping you use your talent as well.

 

[wdcav1952]

Gosh, guys, I'm going to [:I]. Seriously, thank you for all the positive feedback. I'll have to let you know how Nancy likes the pen. Also, thank you for your comments on service to the country. I am very proud of her as well

 

[Tom McMillan]

Really wonderful pens William---nice work---and many thanks for the sacrifices your Wife and you are making!!!![]

 

[opfoto]

Beautiful Work. A very good example of PenCrafting!!!