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    Default Another challenge

    This should probably be in the Pens for the Troops forum but will probably not be seen by many there. Just got an email from Australian Wood Review and saw this article by one of our own. Might be something we can also get involved in.
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    ople I am up to my ears with challenges,wish you so well.Peter.
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    i wonder who that is in the article

    Thanks Dallas for posting about the article

    Bruce Sanders (Simomatra) is still very much involved, i am working with him on the Australian Pen Turners Facebook page

    for ANZAC Day we sent 258 pens to Troops in Afghanistan and Iraq
    we have started working towards Remembrance Day at the moment and already have over 100 pens donated

    If anyone is interested in donating then please send me a message
    how many pens and styles are entirely by choice of the Artisan but i suggest Slimline/Streamline pens .. they are nice cheap kits that will make more people happy ... and made from Aussie timbers for a taste of home

    i look forward to hearing from any interested parties

    Pickies are of the 308 Cartridge Pen production line i had for ANZAC Day
    Lest We Forget

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    I always wondered what happened to pens for the troops, been nothing on here for a couple of years now. I’m glad to hear it’s still going on.
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    The last I heard was that Bruce seemed to be struggling to get donations of pens and I thought it had just fizzled out but obviously he has just moved to a new platform.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Treecycle View Post
    The last I heard was that Bruce seemed to be struggling to get donations of pens and I thought it had just fizzled out but obviously he has just moved to a new platform.
    he has been struggling to get donations even on the pens for the troops facebook page ... its looking like we might get to well over 500 for Remembrance Day at this stage ... Fingers Crossed
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    Quote Originally Posted by MBUMIK View Post
    he has been struggling to get donations even on the pens for the troops facebook page ... its looking like we might get to well over 500 for Remembrance Day at this stage ... Fingers Crossed
    Would be happy to donate a bundle of highly figured Aussie blanks if needed...just a thought as i appreciate it is such a worthy cause...MM
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    Hi MBUMIK

    Just caught this thread and will send a number of pens to you in a few weeks.
    Made using aussie woods ( quite a few blanks that I have sourced from Mapleman in the past ), finished with aussie UBeaut product and will be mainly be slimline/streamline.
    I will PM you later for address details.

    seeya
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    PS good to read Bruce is still going with it. Like others I thought the pens for troops had stopped. Glad it is still going.

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    Quote Originally Posted by MBUMIK View Post
    he has been struggling to get donations even on the pens for the troops facebook page ... its looking like we might get to well over 500 for Remembrance Day at this stage ... Fingers Crossed
    Hi MBUMIK, I would also be very happy to donate a pack lot / double bundle of my premium pen blanks for this very worthwhile cause. Please let me know where I can send them by PM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by MAPLEMAN View Post
    Would be happy to donate a bundle of highly figured Aussie blanks if needed...just a thought as i appreciate it is such a worthy cause...MM
    Thanks MM ... all donations are gratefully accepted, i will split them among people who are donating pens

    Quote Originally Posted by DonP View Post
    Hi MBUMIK

    Just caught this thread and will send a number of pens to you in a few weeks.
    Made using aussie woods ( quite a few blanks that I have sourced from Mapleman in the past ), finished with aussie UBeaut product and will be mainly be slimline/streamline.
    I will PM you later for address details.

    seeya
    DonP
    PS good to read Bruce is still going with it. Like others I thought the pens for troops had stopped. Glad it is still going.
    Thanks for your interest Don ... let me know when you are ready and i will let you know an address

    Quote Originally Posted by Euge View Post
    Hi MBUMIK, I would also be very happy to donate a pack lot / double bundle of my premium pen blanks for this very worthwhile cause. Please let me know where I can send them by PM.
    Thanks Euge ... i will PM you my address ... the blanks will be split up among the people who are donating pens

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    Quote Originally Posted by MBUMIK View Post
    Thanks MM ... all donations are gratefully accepted, i will split them among people who are donating pens



    Thanks for your interest Don ... let me know when you are ready and i will let you know an address



    Thanks Euge ... i will PM you my address ... the blanks will be split up among the people who are donating pens

    MIK

    Thank you everyone, Pens For The Troops is still alive, very much so since Mik and his team became involved.

    It good to see so many old faces answering the call, as Mik said we hope to send in excess of 500 pens for Remembrance Day. I already have over 100 ready to send.

    Many thanks to all

    Bruce Sanders aka Sam

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    Quote Originally Posted by MBUMIK View Post

    Thanks Euge ... i will PM you my address ... the blanks will be split up among the people who are donating pens

    MIK
    Got your PM & address. The blanks are being sent today.

    Cheers Euge

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    Thank you Euge the blanks look fantastic. I am sure the troops that get pens made from them will treasure them. Over the years I have meet many recipients personally and they have been over the moon. A much treasured reminder of their deployment.

    Once again thank you all for getting involved.

    Pens For The Troops have a Facebook page where all can be viewed

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    Some Very AWESOME Blanks arrived today from Euge ... thanks very much mate .. they will make some AWESOME pens
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    Pleased to provide the basis for what I hope will make nice pens and I look forward to seeing what comes from these.
    Some will be difficult because of the grain and hardness and require considerable skills. But they will be worth it.

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