Thread: 2011 Australia Day pen swap

Originally Posted by gawdelpus

Just wondering if there are still any incomplete swaps out there ? One would think that enough time has elapsed by now Life sometimes gets in the way of these things
Cheers ~ John

As yet my swap is incomplete but that's Australia / Canada posts fault. My partner has received his and posted mine about 4 weeks ago but as yet it is still to arrive .

I have not completed my pen swap and am very embarressed at not having done so as I have been one of those people to bag people who have not followed through with the aggreement I have contacted my swapper (I have not recieved my pen either ang am not complaining as fair is fair)and appologised for not having done it but I have been so busy rebuilding the 043turning web site that crashed recently I just have not have time HOWEVER I promise that I will have it done by monday and get it in the post for him and I am hoping to make it worth the wait with some nice blanks to go with what I hope will be a nice pen.
I canot believe by luck as I did have a pen made and was heading to the shop for some blanks and dropped the bloody thing so now not only do I have to do another pen I have ??????? the one I had spent several hours doing.

So once again I really do appologise and promise to have the problem fixed over ther weekend

Cheers Ian

I had three persons to swap with. All three pens (and surprises) were sent out. I have only received pens from two of my partners. I mailed all three on March 16th
Tried to contact the third.
Cheers
Don Nicholas
Lakewood, WA USA

Originally Posted by gawdelpus

Just wondering if there are still any incomplete swaps out there ? One would think that enough time has elapsed by now Life sometimes gets in the way of these things
Cheers ~ John

Although my swap partner, Lazylathe, and I have already swapped a pen and a box of blanks each, we are also doing a second run, because just before I started on his pen I trimmed the end off my finger on the jointer and couldnt complete his pen, so to get things rolling I sent him one that I had almost competed that was sitting on the bench.

Things have kept both of us busy and sidetracked for a while, but we have kept in contact.
Lazylathe has just finished his second pen a couple of days ago, and I have mine almost done, just needs the finish applied. Hopefully I will get that done tomorrow, and get the pen in the mail early next week.

So far I am happy with my second pen, it has a couple of firsts for me, which will be revealed after it has arrived at its new home in Canada.

Everyone's honesty is good

are there any whom have sent but not received - need to know just in case we have to get the boys out

yes I also have not yet finished my pens.

I also am slightly (read very) embarresd.

Cyclone come and went, clean up was done and now all I need to do is clean the shed to get to the lathe.

I make this promise to my swpee's.

By sat 16th pens will be in the post and on their way to their ne homes.

Originally Posted by Sawdust Maker

Everyone's honesty is good

are there any whom have sent but not received - need to know just in case we have to get the boys out

I have not received my pen from Todd yet but he did pm me a couple of weeks back explaining work and weather issues had delayed his progress. Todd has been involved in these swaps before so no problems as far as I am concerned. Besides it gives me something to look forward to on the way to town to get the mail.

Ah well, seems I am not the only one waiting , sometimes lack of communication makes the time drag somewhat, I am sure all is well with my partner ,at least I hope so John

Originally Posted by gawdelpus

Just wondering if there are still any incomplete swaps out there ? One would think that enough time has elapsed by now Life sometimes gets in the way of these things
Cheers ~ John

Hi John; I haven't heard from my swap partner since 30 Jan. 2011. I've attempted to contact him twice but get no reply to an email or a pm. He hasn't visited the forum since March 5. His pen etc. is packaged and just waiting for his reply and addy!

Hi Mack, having been the recipient of one of your fine pens I am sure that your partner does not realise just what he is missing out on , I think in due course a more reliable partner will be found for you ,up to the organisers of course ,but My daddy brought me up to believe a man is only as good as his word ,and I abide by that in all things . Seems some do not believe in commitment ,or take it very lightly . All will be good in the end ,even if I have to make you a pen myself hehe. Cheers ~ John

Originally Posted by gawdelpus

Hi Mack, having been the recipient of one of your fine pens I am sure that your partner does not realise just what he is missing out on , I think in due course a more reliable partner will be found for you ,up to the organisers of course ,but My daddy brought me up to believe a man is only as good as his word ,and I abide by that in all things . Seems some do not believe in commitment ,or take it very lightly . All will be good in the end ,even if I have to make you a pen myself hehe. Cheers ~ John

Hi John; No concern on my part. I can't swap with you, since this pen is very similar to the last one I sent you. Not the same, mind you, but similar. I'm sure you know what I mean!

Hehe, it was that pen I had in mind when I posted lol. Does this mean you don't want another cast stainless pen hehe cheers ! (you must be up very early my friend )

Originally Posted by gawdelpus

Hehe, it was that pen I had in mind when I posted lol. Does this mean you don't want another cast stainless pen hehe cheers ! (you must be up very early my friend )

Hi John; Love your cast SS pens! And you must be UP very late. 7:32 am where I am, so I guess it's about 7:32 pm where you are. On second thought, not too late at all!

John, I agree with you, I also have a pen from Mackc from a swap last year.
Thanks again Mac