2012 Australia Day Pen Swap

[Sawdust Maker]

:aussie5:

PLEASE NOTE

This Australia Day Pen Swap is run under the auspices of the Woodwork Forums and as such is open only to members of this forum, it does not matter where in the world you are located, you are welcome to join in.

All we ask is that you join this forum to participate in the fun.
Joining is easy


Gudday.
:ausflag: I'm hereby declaring the 2012 Australia Day pen swap officially open.:fireworks:

Please be sure to register by midnight (Sydney time) on January 25 2012 so I can include you in the swap partners matchup draw.

The swap partners will be drawn and posted to the forum by 9 am Sydney time on Australia Day 2012 (which is 26 January for those who have trouble remembering dates).

If you are unlikely to complete the swap on time please do not register as this is unfair and unAustralian and just not proper :hmmm: see further below!

This is open to all our overseas friends so please join in.

Everyone is welcome, whether you're a beginner or a world renowned expert, you can join in. The more the merrier. It is a great way to make new friends and to expand your horizons. :shake: Please let your pen turning friends know. :phone1:

http://www.woodworkforums.com/images/smilies/smilie%20signs/N1RulzHL1.gif Basic rules:
If you want to join in, post the following information by midnight 25 January 2012:
Name
OS or DOM (preference)
Country of Origin. On 26 January 2012, I'll randomly (and scientifically!) match swap partners.

After the draw is made contact your partner, make a pen and send it post haste, blanks can also be exchanged if desired, that's between you and your partner. The swap is open to all styles of pens, discuss with your partner. Please complete all swaps by 31st March 2012

When your partner's swap is received, take a photo and post to the forum (and brag about the nice wood you've received). We'll set up another thread for these photos etc

Keep in contact with your swap partner, we all know stuff happens, communicate if there is a delay.

:fineprint: NEW Rule: If you didn't complete your part of the swap last year then you cannot join in. If you nominate for this swap and don't complete, you will be precluded from participating in any future swaps. :((
Please PM or email me if you if you have any questions, concerns, or suggestions. I may or may not respond depending on red wine, my biorhythms etc. :D

Go forth and make pens :kang:

[Sawdust Maker]

1 Sawdust Maker, Aus, OS
2 HazzaB, Aus, OS (or D or both)
3 mkypenturner, Aus, OS & Dom
4 wood hacker, Aus, OS or Dom
5 bench1holio, Aus, OS (or D or both)
6 Simomatra, Aus, OS
7 sturina, Aus, OS or Dom
8 bdar, Aus, OS and Don
9 David Mitchell, Aus, OS or Dom
10 Gezawa, Aus, Os or Dom
11 USNR'03, USA, OS
12 Pariss, Aus, Os or Dom
13 watsrags, Aus, Os
14 Grommett, Aus, Os
15 Touchwood, Aus, Os or Dom
16 Christos, Aus, Os or Dom
17 BoomerangInfo, Aus, Os or Dom
18 Paulphot, Aus, Os or Dom of both
19 WM460, Aus, Os
20 rhossack, USA, OS
21 QC Inspector, Can, OS
22 Seer, USA, OS or Dom
23 IowaYank, USA 2 x OS
24 Mrs Woodpecker, Aus, Os and Dom
25 cookie48, Aus, Os and Dom
26 ssagn, USA, OS
27 dalecamino, USA, OS/Dom
28 SloLouie, USA, OS/Dom
29 Eborraga, USA, OS/Dom
30 tfjumr, USA, OS
31 Live2Dive, USA, OS or Dom
32 Mr Vic, USA, OS or Dom
33 its_virgil, USA, OS or Dom
34 handyrn, USA, OS or Dom
35 minus459, Aus, OS or Dom
36 keltrader, Aus, Os or Dom
37 epimenio, USA, Os or Dom
38 cwolfs69, USA, Os
39 Boxerman, USA, Os or Dom
40 hunter-27, USA, Os
41 justturnin, USA, Os pref
42 qballizhere, USA, Os or Dom
43 SDB777, USA, Os
44 Brett Hammond, Aus, Os
45 Bitshird, USA, Os
46 quister, USA, Os
47 Dorno, Aus, Os
48 Michigan Mike, USA, Os
49 esta, Aus, Os or Dom
50 firewhatfire, USA, Os and/or Dom
51 Crickett, Can, Os
52 ve3bax, Can, Os
53 Big Shed, Aus, Os or Dom
54 Nai84, Aus, Os and/or Dom
55 salty72, Aus Os and/or Dom
56 Seamus7227, USA, Os or Dom
57 burlman, USA, Os or Dom
58 EastCoastCT, USA, assume Os
59 stevo81, Aus, Os and/or Dom
60 flash880, USA, Os or Dom
61 MrPukaShell, USA, Os or Dom
62 toddlajoie, USA, Os or Dom
63 leviblue, USA, Os or Dom
64 workinginwood, Can, Os or Dom
65 MarineRaider, USA, Os or Dom
66 Atherton Pens, USA, Os or Dom
67 Ironwood, Aus, Os
68 seriola, Aus, Os and/or Dom
69 Penpal, Aus, Os
70 Snyiper, USA, Os
71 prophetmkr, USA, Os and/or Dom
72 MSGMP, USA, Os
73 PTownSubbie, USA, Os or Dom
74 Bellsy, Can, Os or Dom
75 Spanky239, USA, Os or Dom
76 RickG, Can, Os
77 Ozceltic63, Aus, OS or Dom
78 Jack.Tar, Aus, Os or Dom
79 AuS MaDDoG, Aus, Os and/or Dom
80 Todd Gengelbach, USA OS/Dom
81 Woodenink, Aus, Os or Dom
82 gawdelpus, Aus, Os or Dom
83 Jeff in Indiana, USA, OS or Dom
84 BlackbuttWA, Aus Os + Dom
85 Phil Hansen, South Africa, Os
86 Phunky_2003, USA, OS or Dom
87 Allan at Wallan, Aus, Os or Dom
88 Mick61, Aus, Os
89 Whaler1, USA, Os or Dom
90 Mike in Nanaimo, Canada, OS or Dom
91 Fireman sam, Aus, Os/Dom
92 woodminister, USA, Os
93 WoodWriteOz, Aus, Os
94 aussiepens, Aus, Os
95 sumterdad, USA, Os
96 Rippa, Aus, Os
97 Don Nicholas, USA, Os
98 ciscokid, USA, Os
99 bookend, Aus, Os
100 pizwiz, USA, Os
101 CeeGee, Aus, Os/Dom
102 sjt, Aus Os or both
103 Coysquibbly, Canada, Os
104 valealbert,Puerto Rico, Os
105 W5BRW, USA, OS or DOM
106 melski, USA, Os
107 Smitty37, USA, Os
108 GeoffW89, Aus, Os and Dom
109 mannum3, Aus, Os and/or Dom
110 MackC, Can, Os
111 Bupton, Aus, Os
112
113
114

[HazzaB]

HazzaB

OS or Dom or both

Australia,

[mkypenturner]

woo hoo its around again , still waiting for my pith to arrive ( been posted )

in in
mkypenturner
1 domestic and 1 o/seas
australia
im thinking since ill have the mystery boxes back there will be some goodies to share

[wood hacker]

Wood hacker
OS or Dom
Australia

[bench1holio]

bench1holio
australia
os or dom or both

[Simomatra]

Simomatra
OS
Australia

[coffenup]

coffenup
os or australia

[sturina]

Sturina
OS or Dom
Australia

Cant wait!:U

[bdar]

Bdar (Darren)
OS and Australia (both)
Australia

[David Mitchell]

OS or Australia
David Mitchell:2tsup:

[Gezawa]

Gezawa[gerry]
OS or Australia
Australia

[USNR'03]

Hi all I had a great time last year & I'd like to play this year also!! :rolleyes:

Peter Turbide
OS
Virginia Beach
Virginia
USA

[Pariss]

Count me in !!

Pariss

DOM or OS

VERY HOT Tropical Cairns
Australia

[watsrags]

Please put me in , my pen is ready to go
Trevor

[Grommett]

Sounds like fun
Grommett
OS
Australia (sunny Gippsland):p

[Christos]

I would like to partake but I am not sure what

OS and DOM stand for.

[Sawdust Maker]

I would like to partake but I am not sure what

OS and DOM stand for.

OS = Overseas
DOM = domestic

so if you want to stay local it's domestic if you want an offshore swap then it's OS
and if you want to do both it's ...

[Touchwood]

Touchwood
OS or Dom (or both, or two OS or ..... whatever you need to balance the books)
Australia

thanks
JD

[Christos]

Cool.

I am in I can do overseas or domestic.

[mkypenturner]

hey nick has this been posted over on the IAP ???

[Sawdust Maker]

hey nick has this been posted over on the IAP ???

Not yet but I'll do so soonish

[BoomerangInfo]

Heaven help me, but I'm in!

Russell (BoomerangInfo)
OS or Dom
Ausssie, Aussie, Aussie...

[Paulphot]

Missed out on this years due to in the middle of an interstate move. Would love to be in this one.
Paul (Paulphot)
OS or DOM, or both
Victoria, Australia.

[wm460]

wm460 (Mark)
OS
Australia

[rhossack]

rhossack (Ron)
OS
USA

[QC Inspector]

QC Inspector (Pete)
OS
Canada

Just don't make me play with the blinky eyed guy above. He's too close and he creeps me out. :D
Pete

[Sawdust Maker]

QC Inspector (Pete)
OS
Canada

Just don't make me play with the blinky eyed guy above. He's too close and he creeps me out. :D
Pete


Pete

Never fear
The aim is to match Aussies with those, such as yourself, living in other climes

But the problem with swapping with Ron is that he might get confused and send a fly rod instead :doh:

[mkypenturner]

finally got a few more from across the pond i thought we were going to send a pen to usnr03 and he was going to be really busy making a pen for all us aussies:D

[rhossack]

QC Inspector (Pete)
OS
Canada

Just don't make me play with the blinky eyed guy above. He's too close and he creeps me out. :D
I'm crushed to say the least ... I'm an emotional cripple because of that harsh tone of posting ...

[USNR'03]

finally got a few more from across the pond i thought we were going to send a pen to usnr03 and he was going to be really busy making a pen for all us aussies:D

:o
Something can be worked out if need be.
I'm sure once you post on the IAP, you will have many more to swap with!!

Peter

[Seer]

Seer
OS or DOM
USA

fun times again

[QC Inspector]

I'm crushed to say the least ... I'm an emotional cripple because of that harsh tone of posting ...

Oh Ron, :rolleyes: you've been hit by lightning and sported a crushed paw for months, but being called blinky cripples you? :o

Such a drama queen! :q :roll:

You see why I don't want to trade with this guy. :no: :;

Pete

[rhossack]

Oh Ron, :rolleyes: you've been hit by lightning and sported a crushed paw for months, but being called blinky cripples you? :o

Such a drama queen! :q :roll:

You see why I don't want to trade with this guy. :no: :;
I think I'll do what the wife does at a time like this ... eat a box of chocolates

The 'paw' is about 75% and there never was pain but I'm not sure it's going to get any better. I can hold a chisel ok but it's still a problem trying to wrap tread.

[QC Inspector]

I think I'll do what the wife does at a time like this ... eat a box of chocolates

The 'paw' is about 75% and there never was pain but I'm not sure it's going to get any better. I can hold a chisel ok but it's still a problem trying to wrap tread.

Sorry about the paw crack Ron. I didn't realize it wasn't fully healed.

Your wife is very wise. :wink:

Pete

[Simomatra]

Sorry about the paw crack Ron. I didn't realize it wasn't fully healed.

Your wife is very wise. :wink:

Pete

Heh Pete, where's Marla,trying yo make it three in a roe

[IowaYank]

Name IowaYank
2 OS Aussie this time
USA

Will also do a wood swap too.

Cheers
Arlin

[Mrs Woodpecker]

I'm In !!! OS and Aus.
Shirley

[cookie48]

I'm in
OS/Aus.
Will not send fountain pen with ink in it this time.
Put me down for a couple if you need to balance the books.
Cookie

[ssajn]

I'm in
OS/Aus.
Will not send fountain pen with ink in it this time.
Put me down for a couple if you need to balance the books.
Cookie

Ha Ha. My grand daughter has me listed as old fart in her phone for caller ID.
Young punk :D

[ssajn]

I'm in.
Will ship anywhere.

[dalecamino]

Put me in again this year Nick:2tsup:

Dalecamino (Chuck Hutchings)

Dom/OS

USA

[SloLouie]

SloLouie
OS/ DOM
USA
I would do a couple swaps if needed.

[rhossack]

Sorry about the paw crack Ron. I didn't realize it wasn't fully healed.
Not an issue and no need to apologize Pete ... it is what it is ... and my wife says I have the emotional feelings of a corpse so it's kind of like water off a ducks back.

The good thing is today was the first day that I was able to turn multiple things in one stretch without the hand going numb. (not sure if this is because I procrastinated and waited too long or the hand is getting better).

The garage today was a balmy 31ºF and turned 7 Biblical timber blanks for a Xmas order (5-BOW, 1-Carob and 1-Shittim) and applied the CA and will polish them out tomorrow.

[EBorraga]

Count me in Nick

Eborraga (Ernie Borraga)
dom/os
usa

[tdjumr]

Let's try this again. Should have better results this year.

tdjumr
OS (AUS Please)
USA

Finally fired up the lathe since moving in July.

[Live2Dive]

I'm new here (come over from IAP) but I'd like to play.

Live2Dive
OS or Domestic
USA

[Mr Vic]

Mr Vic
OS or Dom
USA

This will be my third swap....Can't wait as they have all been great...:2tsup:

[its_virgil]

Had fun last year, I;m in for 2012!
OS or Dom or anywhere else.
USA
Do a good turn daily!
Don

[handyrn]

Please include me in this swap. I meet the most interesting turners doing this swap and have received the nicest pens.
OS or Dom, doesn't matter
USA

[minus459]

The Count says, count the minus in.

minus459
Aus
OS or DOM.

woop woop

[keltrader]

I'd like to play.
Keltrader (Kelvin)
DOM or OS
Australia

[epimenio]

I would love to participate
Epimenio
OS or DOM
USA
Thanks for having me

[cwolfs69]

Well at least i am hoping from australia. But even one from a fellow american will be okay.
Thanks for the invite nick, count me in for the pen swap. looking forward to it.

[Boxerman]

I,m in.
Boxerman (Craig)
OS or Dom
USA

[mkypenturner]

woo hoo good to see the post on the IAP was noticed

glad to see a rollup from O/SEAS starting :2tsup:

[hunter-27]

I'm in. Maybe I'll even get one in return this time.:C
Hunter-27 (Landon Smith)
USA
OS is fine(preferred)

[justturnin]

Chris Burgess (Justturnin)
OS or DOM (either one is great but OS prefered)
USA


Super Excited:woot:

:smack:<---that's just funny!!!!

[qballizhere]

Count me in qballizhere
OS or Dom
USA

[SDB777]

This will be a first for me!



SDB777
OS preferred
USA



Scott B

[Brett Hammond]

Count me in

Brett
OS
Australia

[Touchwood]

I'm in. Maybe I'll even get one in return this time.:C
Hunter-27 (Landon Smith)
USA
OS is fine(preferred)

I am very sorry to here this ....:(:(:( .. I have been involved in the swap from the beginning and am always disappointed to hear that a few people seem to miss out.

I hope that 2012 is a better year for you

JD

[IowaYank]

I do know last year that afew guys did not recieve their pens and I volunteered to send them one and each declined rather to wait for their guy to pull through

I will do the same this year, if anyone does not get a pen let Sawdust know and he will tell me and I will send one out to you asap.
Cheers
Arlin

[Bitshird]

I'd like to be in again this year,
I'd rather swap with an Over seas partner,
I live in The U.S.A.
and I have to say, I've had better luck getting my exchange pen from the folks Down under than I have from the Northern tribes.
I still love the pen I got from Funky Chicken!!:2tsup::2tsup:

[quister]

I'm new on here and heard about it on IAP....I'm Definately in!!!

Quister (Jamie)
OS
Nebraska
USA

[Dorno]

I would love to play again this year:D



Dorno (Ian)
OS
Australia



Cheers

[Michigan Mike]

Got a great pen from Ben (bench1holio):2tsup: last year and am excited to get in again.
Would prefer OS.
USA
Thanks,
Mike

[esta]

I have been lurking around this forum and soaking up the great advice.
esta
overseas or australia

Australia

Thanks

[firewhatfire]

Been in a couple of swaps on the IAP and thats where I found this one listed. I am willing to play.

Phil Morris
OS and/or Dom
U.S.A.

[Crickett]

I'll join.

Marla Mills
OS
:canada3:

[ve3bax]

saw this posted over on IAP. I'd like to participate!

ve3bax (Dave)
OS or DOM
Canada

--Dave

[Big Shed]

I'll play

Big Shed
OS or DOM
Oz

[Nai84]

I not missing out again I missed the last one . Nai84 os or dom or both Western Australia cant wait I have some good ideas up my sleeve for this one Ian

[Nai84]

All ready started working on a pen for this man I should really go to bed I have work in the morning lol I love this stuff Ian

[salty72]

Salty72 (Mark)
OS and/or Dom
Melb - Australia

[seamus7227]

I'm in! Last year was great!

OS/Domestic/or anywhere else. doesnt matter, lets get our trade on!:2tsup:

USA

[burlman]

burlman
OS or Dom
USA

Looking forward to it. Is there a theme?

[EastCoastCT]

Its been a while since I have done one of these, so I'm in.

[stevo81]

Stevo81
DOM or OS or both
Brisbane AUS

[flash880]

I am new on this forum but have been in PITHs on other forums and loved it so I would enjoy being involved in this one. I can't wait!!!

[MrPukaShell]

Count me in

Robert Mitchell
OS or DOM
California USA

[toddlajoie]

I was told about this from a user on another forum, Great to find another place for us pen nuts to hang out. I'd love to be included in this Pen Swap!!

ToddLajoie
OS or Dom (I'll trade with anyone)
USA

[leviblue]

Sign me up. I'm always up for a good pen swap. OS/DOM

[workinginwood]

Hi,
Sign me up please.

Larry
Ontario, Canada
OS or DOM

[MarineRaider]

I am in for the fun.
MarineRaider
OS / DOM
US

[Atherton Pens]

As you folks say, G'day.

I am new to your Forum (joined today Jan 5, 2012) just so I could sign up for the Australia Day Pen Swap. I recently received a pen from Australia during the latest IAP "pen in the hat" swap and would like to participate your event as well.

Gary Hughes
Georgia, US
OS or DOM

[Ironwood]

Seems like the Aussies are getting outnumbered here, so I'll throw my hat in the ring to help boost up our side :).


Ironwood ( Brad )
OS
Aust.

[Penpal]

I am in Peter Hay OS Australian state of origin.

Thanks mate.

[seriola]

I'm in, seriola, Oz.

OS / DOM either or both

[Snyiper]

Im a rookie but Im all in...Ill ship across the pond!!!!

Glenn

[prophetmkr]

Hi, New to this forum and want to participate in the pen swap!
prophetmkr (Mike)
OS or Dom - either
United States

[MSGMP]

Count me in

MSGMP
OS
Springfield, Tennessee
USA

[PTownSubbie]

Please sign me up! Loved it last year and looking forward to this year again!

Fred Wissen
OS or DOM (either is fine)
United States

Thanks!

Fred

[mkypenturner]

really think we need some more to take up the call from OZ as brad mentioned were are getting out numbered :oo:

[Ironwood]

If the numbers are a bit lopsided by the closing date, I dont mind doing 2 swaps to help even things up.

[flash880]

Count me in. I love PITHs.
Shawn Koehn
OS or DOM
United States

[Big Shed]

Count me in. I love PITHs.
Shawn Koehn
OS or DOM
United States

G'day Shawn, thanks for joining in.

Our Pen Swap is a little different from a PITH (Pen In The Hat) swap in that here we match people one-on-one, ie you get matched to a partner and you send pens to each other.

The PITH concept works by you sending a pen to one person and receiving a pen from another person.

Just thought I would clarify that.

[Bellsy]

Count me in please.

Canada,USA, OS or DOM

I'm in Canada.....:2tsup:

Dave

[spanky239]

Hi I am new to the forum, I saw a post on IAP and would like to join in the fun. USA/OS/DOM

Aloha,
Stacey

[RickG]

Count me in, love these world wide swaps.