Pens for Christmas 2012

[Simomatra]

This is the thread for all those will to donate pen kits or make pens for the troops for Christmas 2012

We did super well for Anzac Day with 580 pens sent to 5 locations lets see if we can better this for Christmas :2tsup::2tsup::2tsup:

[Grommett]

Hi Sam. I am in.
Cheers

[seriola]

count me in, Des

[maddog 62]

Count me in

[cookie48]

I'm back and in to it.

[Touchwood]

Wouldn't it be lovely to think all civil unrest could be over before then ....

but I don't believe in unicorns either!!! :;

I'll be doing some more again then too!

JD

[Simomatra]

Thank you everyone much appreciated now lets see if we can get a sponsor as well

[sturina]

Count me in. I still have a few of the kits left over from Anzac day to finish.

[bhedgesdipalo]

Count me in Guys..........:) Happy to make some more..........

[m.t]

happy to help :2tsup::):2tsup:

[Ironwood]

I've got some blanks and tubes glued up, that I was doing for the Vietnam Vets batch.
Alas, too many things have gotten in my way to get them finished.
I will endeavour to get them finished in time for the Christmas batch.

[Simomatra]

Welcome aboard Branka and MT, Brad no problems we are doing well for the vets and when that closes we will be back to the Christmas drive

Don't forget all to see us and like us in FacebookPens for the Troops | Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Pens-for-the-Troops/176548512472339)

[Sawdust Maker]

Wouldn't it be lovely to think all civil unrest could be over before then ....

but I don't believe in unicorns either!!! :;

I'll be doing some more again then too!

JD

we can only hope

I believe in unicorns

and I'll do a couple of pens

[bhedgesdipalo]

Hello! Has a cut off date been determined yet. I'd like to make sure I get the pens ready in time for the 2012 Christmas Appeal.

[Simomatra]

Hello! Has a cut off date been determined yet. I'd like to make sure I get the pens ready in time for the 2012 Christmas Appeal.

Hi Branka

I think we need to make the cut off around mid November to allow time, it can take up to 6 weeks for the mail to arrive, although at Christmas they open more post boxes.

I have some cut and ready to start turning as soon as i get a chance

[PenTurner]

If you need kits to get started please advise Sam, and how many you need, Amos:):2tsup:

[Simomatra]

If you need kits to get started please advise Sam, and how many you need, Amos:):2tsup:

Please let me know if you also want blanks as Adam from australianturningtimbers has supplied some blanks, Thanks Adam.

[DonP]

I will prepare some pens and send them to you.

[Simomatra]

Many thanks Don :2tsup:

[David Mitchell]

Hi Sam,
I will send some pens again,
Regards
David

[Simomatra]

Hi Sam,
I will send some pens again,
Regards
David

Many thanks David

[sundowner]

Count me in
Graham

[Simomatra]

Many thanks Graham, i have sent you a PM as well mate

[m.t]

iam in:2tsup::2tsup::2tsup:

[Simomatra]

iam in:2tsup::2tsup::2tsup:

Thanks MT is must have missed this one.

[Sawdust Maker]

Sam, Thanks for sending the kits
now to drill lots of holes
How many weeks till christmas (or at least until November)?

And thanks to ever who donoted the kits :2tsup:

[Simomatra]

Sam, Thanks for sending the kits
now to drill lots of holes
How many weeks till christmas (or at least until November)?

And thanks to ever who donoted the kits :2tsup:

Nick the kits were donated by David from Timberbits

[Simomatra]

OK Here is the start of what I have been working on for Christmas, I plan to make a few more including the stylus ones that you see in this picture

I would like the pens early in November but no later than the 25th November

http://i329.photobucket.com/albums/l369/simomatra/pens%20for%20the%20Troops%202012/_MG_5914.jpg

[tdrumnut]

I would love to make a few Sam

[Simomatra]

I would love to make a few Sam
What ever you can make is much appreciated will PM my address

[Sawdust Maker]

Nick the kits were donated by David from Timberbits

Thanks David!:2tsup:

[Simomatra]

The two images below show pens received form Graham Aka Sundowner in WA. 50 of these pen kits were sponsored by David from Timberbits. thanks David and Graham all beautiful pens

http://i329.photobucket.com/albums/l369/simomatra/pens%20for%20the%20Troops%202012/_MG_5918.jpg
http://i329.photobucket.com/albums/l369/simomatra/pens%20for%20the%20Troops%202012/_MG_5917.jpg

[Simomatra]

Just received 20 of these from Tony aka Maddog 62. It not possible to see properly but they are all engraved with a Kangaroo hopping over a boomerang. Thanks Tony and thank you to Amos aka Woodenink for the engraving

http://i329.photobucket.com/albums/l369/simomatra/pens%20for%20the%20Troops%202012/_MG_5929.jpg

http://i329.photobucket.com/albums/l369/simomatra/pens%20for%20the%20Troops%202012/_MG_5931.jpg

[Simomatra]

20 more beautiful pens have just arrived from Don Penrose, many thanks Don

http://i329.photobucket.com/albums/l369/simomatra/pens%20for%20the%20Troops%202012/_MG_5988.jpg

[Simomatra]

Another 12 beautiful pens just received from Rumnut many thanks mate

http://i329.photobucket.com/albums/l369/simomatra/pens%20for%20the%20Troops%202012/_MG_5996.jpg

[Simomatra]

Some more just received from Jack Hunt, many thanks Jack. They are made from recycled rail sleepers.
http://i329.photobucket.com/albums/l369/simomatra/pens%20for%20the%20Troops%202012/_MG_5998.jpg

[Simomatra]

Some more that have been received from MT, thank you Mal

http://i329.photobucket.com/albums/l369/simomatra/pens%20for%20the%20Troops%202012/_MG_6007.jpg

[Simomatra]

Some more beautiful pens just received from Cookie, thanks mate they are great.

http://i329.photobucket.com/albums/l369/simomatra/pens%20for%20the%20Troops%202012/IMG_6011.jpg

[Simomatra]

Here are some more beaut pens I have received from Graham aka Sundowner.

http://i329.photobucket.com/albums/l369/simomatra/pens%20for%20the%20Troops%202012/IMG_6012.jpg

Please if you have pens for the troops for Christmas please send them too me ASAP so they will arrive by Christmas, thank you.

[David Mitchell]

Hi Sam,
The Ararat RSL Club makes grants available to community Groups.
So I decided to apply for a grant to purchase pen parts for the Troops, 200 and was successful.
This was done through the Ararat Woodies Club then 10 of the members have made 10 pens each and these have been posted to Sam today.
The remaining 100 pens will be made for Anzac day next year.:cool:
Regards
David:2tsup:

[Simomatra]

Well done David a great job, i will copy this across to the Facebook page

[Simomatra]

Please note the Army have advised the cut iff for parcels to arrive by Christmas is 7th December 2012. I can still send them but they will not make Christmas. please send any pens you have to me urgently

Sam

[Simomatra]

A picture of the first 20 of 50 that Nick aka Sawdustmaker is making, the pen kits were donated by David at Timberbits thank you David and well done Nick

[Touchwood]

Hi Sam
I sent some pens on the 14th - tracking number 10302677830094 - so they should be there real soon. Then I flew to Melb - contemplated taking them part of the way and mailing but didn't know how easily I'd find a post box at the show grounds. Surprised I didn't see you all at the big horse event over there - Equitana!! :D:D:D Hopefully they'll be with you real soon.

JD

[Simomatra]

Hi Sam
I sent some pens on the 14th - tracking number 10302677830094 - so they should be there real soon. Then I flew to Melb - contemplated taking them part of the way and mailing but didn't know how easily I'd find a post box at the show grounds. Surprised I didn't see you all at the big horse event over there - Equitana!! :D:D:D Hopefully they'll be with you real soon.

JD
Hi Jenny just did a check and it is supposed to be on board the delivery vehicle for delivery today, I away for a week tomorrow so I hope it gets here to day. Many thanks I look forward to their arrival.

[Simomatra]

Here are the remaining 30 made by Nick aka Sawdustmaker many thanks Nick

[Simomatra]

Jenny they have arrived safely many thanks like the custom made suede pouches


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[Simomatra]

Here are just a few of the 100 pens from David Mitchell, these are kits donated by the Ararat RSL and made by David and his mates from the Ararat Woodwork club. The pens are beautifully packages so I did not want to disturb them. There are 100 pens in total

[PenTurner]

Wow!!! it is really wonderful to see the many pens for the troops, thanks Jenny and David Mitchell and David at Timberbits and Nick, I am truly amazed. :2tsup::2tsup::2tsup: Amos:)

[Simomatra]

Five boxes of pens all just under 2kg on their way to the post for the troops in Afghanistan

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[Touchwood]

Glad to see that they arrived in time - what a great effort by one and all to get that many pens together. An a special thanks to you Sam for coordinating this one :2tsup::2tsup:

JD

[Simomatra]

There are still more to be sent I am in Brisbane with our new twin grandsons had aour first night last night without the parents they are 4 months old

[dazzler]

Wow. I have been away from turning for a while and gotta say what a fantastic effort by everyone.

Cheers

Dazzler

[Simomatra]

Here are some more pens i have received the first picture is pens from Amos aka Penturner and the second two are from Tony aka maddog 62, Tony has also donated 35 more kits to be made up.

many thanks to you both :):):)
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[Simomatra]

Many thanks to Stuart aka Sturina for these wonders, I will get this final lot off this week and hopefully get there by Christmas.


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[seriola]

Unfortunately I did not get mine done for xmas, should have done them before going o/s. I should have learnt by now that retirement from the mainstream work force does not necessarily equate to more shed time. :rolleyes: Especially disappointed as my younger brother is currently on his second tour there, what a nice coincidence if a pen of mine had found him. Anyway I will get started on having them ready for the next lot.

A great job by all those involved, a superb effort, and special acknowledgement to you Sam for taking it on again and making it the success it is, cheers, Des :2tsup::2tsup::2tsup:

[Simomatra]

many thanks Des, you are not the only one that retired and found he had no time. There is always next time so don't fret too much and hopefully your brother will get one of those already sent. If he does not let me know and I will organise one for him.

Another two boxes were sent yesterday making the weight total of 13kg and well in excess of 300 pens thanks you all very much

Attached is a letter Amos has just received

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[Talon]

I'm currently deployed to Afghanistan, and, I was given one of your beautiful pens. I just want to let you know it gets used on operations and every time I look at it, I'm reminded of home. The timber takes me to the bush back home, and gives me hope that I'm doing the right thing over here. So thank you.

Im employed to RAAF bomb disposal and my home unit is 2 Airfield Defence Squadron, Explosive Ordnance Disposal Flight. If I ever get the chance to stop in at Ararat RSL, I'll be sure to try and meet someone from the Pen Turning section and spin em over a schooner or two.

Kindest regards.

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[Simomatra]

Glad you liked it, thanks for posting the picture you can also post it on our Facebook page please. :2tsup::2tsup::2tsup:

[Sawdust Maker]

I was hoping it was one of mine :doh:

Nice to receive a thankyou and it's nice that it reminds Talon of home :2tsup:

[David Mitchell]

Hi Sam
I was wondering when do you want the pens for Anzac day by:?

It is great to see the replies from the troops ,I had a phone call from one before Christmas thanking us for the pens and wishing a merry Christmas , Sorry I haven't posted this before.:wink:
Regards
David:2tsup:

[Simomatra]

Hi David if we could have them by the first week in April that should work. Good to see that you had some feedback it has been a bit sparse this time

Sam