Anzac day 2013

[Simomatra]

Well I have the first pens in for Anzac Day 10 from Michael aka Grommett, many thanks Michael

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[Simomatra]

The start of my contribution

[Grommett]

Sam you are setting the bar. OK.

Cheers Michael

[Simomatra]

Thanks Michael I thought you had set it.

Here a few more I have just finished the mango ones in the centre are from blanks donated by Chris aka Mapleman. If you want any of these blanks for the troop pens PM me

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[Grommett]

Thanks for the offer Sam. I just got a7kg box from Mapleman so I think some will end up your way. Beautiful grain in them. Like the Sierra stylus, I can see David getting some more of my $

Cheers Michael

[Beedeejay]

Hi,
when is the cut off date to have pens for the ANZAC day pen drive?
Cheers Ben

[Simomatra]

I will make cut off date the 5th April that gives us a chance to get them there.

[Beedeejay]

I will make cut off date the 5th April that gives us a chance to get them there.

OK,
I will try to get some bits and pieces together and hopefully send a couple in,
Can someone PM me for address to post them too, if I can get them done,
Cheers Ben

[Simomatra]

Many thanks Ben PM sent.


OK,
I will try to get some bits and pieces together and hopefully send a couple in,
Can someone PM me for address to post them too, if I can get them done,
Cheers Ben

[Simomatra]

Just received from Cookie, 50 beautiful pens, these are 50 from the kits donated by Two Wells RSL Sub Branch

Many thanks to Cookie and the Two Wells RSL Sub Branch :2tsup::2tsup::2tsup:



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[Simomatra]

Received from Mal aka MT for Anzac Day and thanks to Tom aka Chesand for the Tasmanian Myrtle blanks


Many thanks Mal and Tom

Big thanks also to David at Timberbits for the donation of these kits


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[Chesand]

I like them.:2tsup:

[Simomatra]

I have received pens from Graham aka Sundowner and Trevor aka Rumnut, I have a house full of visitors so pictures early next week

[Simomatra]

As promised here are the pictures of the pens. The twelve are from Trev aka Rumnut with the kits donated by Tony aka Maddog 62. The next lot is a lot of 80 from Graham aka sundowner Many thanks to Trev, tony and Grahame257497257498

[Simomatra]

Another ten received this morning from Michael aka Grommet, kits were donated by Two Wells RSL . Many thanks for the stamps as well Michael

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[Grommett]

There is another ten in the mail. It seems the best/cheapest option is ten at a time in a padded bag, costs $1.80 postage plus bag. Has anyone found a cheaper option for say 20 to 30 at a time. I would hate to deprive Ahmed F of his performance bonus but its my money!

[dabbler]

Thanks for the postage tip Grommett.

[Kev Y.]

My 10 went in the mail today. hope they are up to standard.

[Simomatra]

Many thanks Kev and many thanks to Micheal for his postage tip I am sure I can use that one

[Grommett]

Re the postage. That is for 10 slims or streams. It's important that they sit flat so the bag conforms to their standard letter gauge. Fatter pens might not work. The bags are $1 but come down to ( I think) 90 cts if you buy 10. Postage was from Victoria to NSW.

[m.t]

Re the postage. That is for 10 slims or streams. It's important that they sit flat so the bag conforms to their standard letter gauge. Fatter pens might not work. The bags are $1 but come down to ( I think) 90 cts if you buy 10. Postage was from Victoria to NSW.$1.80 from s.aust to n.s.w

[Simomatra]

Some more pens received the first lot from Michael aka Grommet and the second lot from Kev aka KevY. these kits were kindly donated by Timberbits thank you david



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[dabbler]

They just need a tag to ID the timber type and this lot will be in the mail the next day or so.

Sorry about the photography but I was racing to beat the storm that was about the hit. It's rumbling and raining right now. Besides, you guys have all seen slimlines.

From left going clockwise:
2 x jarrah burl
5 x reclaimed figured ironbark (ex-Fernvale Qld)
3 x mango (donated by Mapleman I think)
4 x northern silky oak (sourced and donated by Mapleman)
5 x river red gum
2 x recycled spotted gum (ex-1950's verandah post Southport Qld)
bottom centre 1 x unknown - might be Qld Maple - was in the donation bag.
top centre 1 x Qld Blackwood I think
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[David Mitchell]

Hi Sam,
I will be posting the next 100 pens today from the Ararat Woodies, works sponsored by the Ararat RSL :wink:
A group of Veterans will be visiting the RSL on Anzac day and we will give them a pen each ,about 26 I think:cool:
Happy Easter to all:)
Regards
David:2tsup:

[Touchwood]

Hi Sam
spent the day in the shed today, just me and my migraine, but did get the pens promised made and they will be in the post - express - AM tomorrow. Don't bother doing the whole unpack/pic for them - I'll take a happy snap before I pack to save you some time.

YAY still one more day of easter hols to go!!!!

JD

[MAPLEMAN]

Hi Sam
spent the day in the shed today, just me and my migraine, but did get the pens promised made and they will be in the post - express - AM tomorrow. Don't bother doing the whole unpack/pic for them - I'll take a happy snap before I pack to save you some time.

YAY still one more day of easter hols to go!!!!

JDWell done Jenny...hope your sore head improves,migraines are dreadful things :C..Cheers MM :2tsup:

[Touchwood]

260988 Yep another dismal photo effort, however they are now all in little 'sleeping bags' (sadly not my Touchwood embroidered ones as they seem to have run out and the machines are not just making them on their own!) and they'll be in the mail tomorrow, Thanks for the donated kits.

JD

[Touchwood]

Well done Jenny...hope your sore head improves,migraines are dreadful things :C..Cheers MM :2tsup:

Thanks for your kind thoughts. Well I figure, it is going to make me feel like c@$% no matter where I am, so I may as well be doing something I enjoy! Mr Dusty did get asked to leave though as he was making too much noise today. Lots worse off than me!

JD

[Simomatra]

Jenny I do hope your migraine has gone, some great looking pens there.

Well back home after Easter and have 100 pens from David Mitchell, which he organised with the local Ararat RSL club and the Ararat Woodies, Many thanks David and all that assisted. A big thank you again to the members of the Ararat RSL for the donation of kits, remember this is their second donation. :2tsup::2tsup::2tsup:

A selection of the 100 pens

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I have also received some pens from Nick aka Sawdust Maker many thanks Nick and thanks for the disc back also :2tsup::2tsup::2tsup:

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I hope to get them all away by next Monday.

[Chesand]

Well done everyone. :2tsup:

[Simomatra]

Just received these from Tony Aka Maddog 62 thanks very much Tony :2tsup::2tsup::2tsup:


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[Simomatra]

260988 Yep another dismal photo effort, however they are now all in little 'sleeping bags' (sadly not my Touchwood embroidered ones as they seem to have run out and the machines are not just making them on their own!) and they'll be in the mail tomorrow, Thanks for the donated kits.

JD

thank you so much Jenny your beautiful pens have arrived :2tsup::2tsup::2tsup:

[Simomatra]

Many thanks Doug the first lot have arrived :2tsup::2tsup::2tsup:

[Touchwood]

thank you so much Jenny your beautiful pens have arrived :2tsup::2tsup::2tsup:

I am glad that they got there before the dead line - express post must use the racing pigeons!!!

JD

[Simomatra]

Last lot in from Doug aka Dabbler, all parceled up and 5 boxes ready to send to morrow I have sent an email to the Padre

many thanks to all that donated kits and to those that gave up there time to make the pens.

Our next venture if the pens for the Vietnam Veterans, this year they will be going to Tasmania, I am in contact and will send them to arrive for Long Tan day

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[cookie48]

Sam.
Once again work well done.
Let me know about vets pens please.
Cookie

[Simomatra]

Thanks Cookie, I will start a new thread

[Touchwood]

Well done Sam for your coordination efforts and to all those who made a pen or two or three ........... good to see the idea still going strong after all these years. Thanks also to those who have donated kits and/or blanks too.

JD

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[Simomatra]

I had a request from a US serviceman who was in Afghanistan with our troops, some of his mates received a pen and he asked was it possible to get one. I have made a sierra out of the Mango from Chris aka Mapleman and have sent it in the mail today. Alas I forgot to take a picture. I will see if he posts it on Facebook

[MAPLEMAN]

I had a request from a US serviceman who was in Afghanistan with our troops, some of his mates received a pen and he asked was it possible to get one. I have made a sierra out of the Mango from Chris aka Mapleman and have sent it in the mail today. Alas I forgot to take a picture. I will see if he posts it on Facebook That is a great effort Sam :2tsup:..well done,really nice to see people like yourself giving time and effort,to others who do the same..MM :2tsup:

[PenTurner]

Thanks to our fallen countrymen
Thanks to those still here
Thanks to all who given
Thanks for our freedom to this year.
Amos

And a big thank you for all who have given their time in freedom, to make pens for the troops, and Sam, thanks for co-ordinating the effort. Amos:):2tsup::2tsup::2tsup: