View Full Version : 100 Anniversary of Gallipolli
Simomatra
2nd January 2015, 11:21 AM
Looking for pens to send for the troops that are deployed for the 100 anniversary of Gallipolli, I will need them by mid May March to make sure they get there. Lets show them we care
Simomatra
2nd January 2015, 11:23 AM
Lets expand this one and make it that is does not have to be pens just what you can send. If we keep the parcels under 2kg postage is free to them
Christos
2nd January 2015, 05:48 PM
I will be happy to make more pens or something by May.
I will make a note of this and see how I go in the next few months.
Simomatra
3rd January 2015, 07:27 AM
Thanks Christos
LeoGunner
7th January 2015, 12:24 PM
I'm keen to contribute as well. Do you guys collate the pens prior to sending them o/s?
Cheers
Steve
Sawdust Maker
7th January 2015, 12:53 PM
ok
If you want me to be another drop off point let me know
Simomatra
8th January 2015, 06:46 AM
Yes they normally come to me but if it easier for you then they can be sent to Nick I will send him the address they are to go to. Many thanks Nick, let me know and I will forwad the address to you
PenTurner
14th January 2015, 09:37 AM
Sam, is the 100th Anniversary of Gallipoli on Anzac day??? if so, then wouldn't it be mid March?? Amos
Simomatra
14th January 2015, 03:30 PM
Yes Amos you are correct I have been meaning to change that. Mid March everyone
Simomatra
23rd January 2015, 11:27 AM
OK Dallas aka Treecycle is the first in with twenty great pens, many thanks Dallas
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Sawdust Maker
23rd January 2015, 04:54 PM
Well done that man
school's back next week so I should be able to get some done after that
Simomatra
28th January 2015, 07:49 AM
Many thanks to Don Penrose for these wonderful pens, thanks mate.
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Treecycle
29th January 2015, 07:57 AM
Good one Don:2tsup:
Simomatra
31st January 2015, 03:10 PM
We are still looking for pens everyone or something out of wood
Touchwood
31st January 2015, 05:09 PM
I'm sure I can manage some for such a significant event!
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JD
Simomatra
3rd February 2015, 02:58 PM
Many thanks Jenny great to get a PM from you have just answered it
Simomatra
4th February 2015, 03:41 PM
Just received these wonderful pens from Graham aka Sundowner, well done many thanks Graham
http://www.woodworkforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=339080&stc=1
Treecycle
5th February 2015, 01:11 PM
Well done Graham, they look great.:2tsup::aussie5:
Simomatra
12th February 2015, 09:49 AM
The first of mine hope to get some more done in the next two weeks. Sorry terrible photo, the 5 in the centre are made from 50 year old Gallipoli Rosemary.
http://www.woodworkforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=339729&stc=1
Christos
12th February 2015, 10:32 PM
I better get my act together if I am going to get some done before March.
Simomatra
15th February 2015, 09:11 AM
Here's a better picture plus 2 more
http://www.woodworkforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=339942&stc=1
Simomatra
16th February 2015, 08:21 AM
just a reminder i need to have all pens in three weeks time to get them over there
Touchwood
22nd February 2015, 05:21 PM
Looking for pens to send for the troops that are deployed for the 100 anniversary of Gallipolli, I will need them by mid May March to make sure they get there. Lets show them we care
I hope you are getting lots of people taking up this opportunity to show a token of appreciation for all our troops ........... mine went in the mail today!
JD
Simomatra
23rd February 2015, 07:55 AM
Thanks Jenny look forward to receiving them, as you said this is once in a lifeline opportunity
Simomatra
2nd March 2015, 11:33 AM
Received these beauties from Nick just now
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Simomatra
2nd March 2015, 12:17 PM
A couple of photos that have been cleared for posting
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Simomatra
3rd March 2015, 01:53 PM
Just received from Jenny aka Touchwood these little beauties, many thanks Jenny
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Christos
3rd March 2015, 02:54 PM
Well done Nick(Sawdust Maker) and Jenny(Touchwood).
Simomatra
3rd March 2015, 03:33 PM
Do we have any more coming I would like to get these in the mail?
Christos
3rd March 2015, 04:50 PM
I mailed my package today. Only managed to get 4 at a reasonable state.
Simomatra
4th March 2015, 03:38 PM
Thanks Christos they all count will post a pic when I rec them
Touchwood
4th March 2015, 10:17 PM
Glad to see they arrived safely - amazing that Timberbits can get pens to me (NSW --- WA) in about 24 hours but Aussie post takes ...........
JD
Simomatra
5th March 2015, 03:10 PM
Just rec from Christos many thanks mate
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Christos
5th March 2015, 04:02 PM
That's good to hear that you have received the pens. That would put it at 48 hours to get delivered.
Simomatra
6th March 2015, 07:18 AM
That's good to hear that you have received the pens. That would put it at 48 hours to get delivered.
Thats reasonable for here as an onite to Canberra takes 3 days
Simomatra
9th March 2015, 10:40 AM
Received theses great pens from Bob Williams yesterday Many thanks Bob and Beth and thank you to Jan- Marie from Aussie Hero Quilts and Laundry Bags who sent Bob our way.
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Simomatra
13th March 2015, 02:07 PM
I have sent 145 pens to the Sandpit this morning, a big thank you to all that took part. The next one will be Christmas seeing as we have lots more troops headed that way
Simomatra
13th March 2015, 02:19 PM
A copy of the letter I have received from the Sandpit from the top. Excellent news and congratulations to you all. I have removed names and addresses. I have tried to upload letter bur firun win;t accept it for some resason see https://www.facebook.com/pages/Pens-for-the-Troops/176548512472339
Simomatra
13th March 2015, 02:22 PM
I have tried to upload a letter of thanks but the forum will not accept it see here for what's in it https://www.facebook.com/pages/Pens-for-the-Troops/176548512472339
Sawdust Maker
14th March 2015, 01:25 PM
Sam
Here you go
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Simomatra
14th March 2015, 02:05 PM
Thanks Nick must be getting old
Sawdust Maker
15th March 2015, 08:51 PM
Thanks Nick must be getting old
yeah it's a problem with having too many birthdays ...
Simomatra
19th April 2015, 05:01 AM
I have confirmation the pens arrived safely and have been distributed, a big thank you to all that took part they are much appreciated. Due to security no further message at the moment