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    Default Picture of the Troops and pens

    Back again, had a refreshing break, here is the response to the first lot of pens.
    G'day Amos,

    Just a very quick thank you for the box of beautifully handcrafted pens you sent me. I have already passed them out to the lads wihin Combat Team Waler. They were all very well received by the boys and the have asked me to please pass on their warmest appreciation to all the members of the Ubeaut Woodwork Forum.

    I have attached a photo with a few of the lads with their new pens - please pass on to all the members of the forum. The lads rate your work!

    I have also sent you a letter with several small mementos from us here in Iraq.

    Thanks again


    Kindest regards





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    Default Pens received

    OK, here is a list of names from whom I have received pens since being away.
    1.Graham Down
    2.Fireman Sam
    3. Touchwood
    4. S.Duncombe
    5. Simomatra
    6. David Mitchell

    The total of pens is 28, if you desire to have the amount of pens you sent published just let me know.
    I will be sending them soon, just need to do a little work myself. Amos

    Also, unless you specify otherwise, they will be sent as is, if you want me to put (engrave) something on the pen put a note in with the pens. Many thanks, keep it up, Amos
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    Thanks for sharing the letter Amos - nice to think we have touched the hearts of others - and we were all doing something we really enjoy doing!!

    The world can never have too many acts of random kindness

    JD
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    Thanks Amos, great to see the troops liked them.

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    beautifully done. thank you guys

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    Sheeze I did fall behind on this. Although I don't have a lathe, mmm my boss has three including a Mazak that is about 15 feet of bed and 36 or 40 inches of swing, what a pen you could make in that! *LOL* actually the little CNC I spend my time on could rip out some nice pens but I don't think the boss would really appreciate that!

    I still have timber sitting around it's from the Reject Wood Sales that come along so there is plenty of stuff there that comes from around knots and has lots of the figure to the grain pen turners love. If anyone would like a few bits to send off the troops give me shout.

    Studley
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    Thanks Studley, when I receive the box I will see what can be done . Amos
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    Default 2nd Lot sent today, 45 in total

    Sent off the second lot of pens today, 45 in total,.
    Photo 1 is the pens, Photo 2 the pens in protective sleeves just before packaging. Great work by all, Amos
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    What a wonderful gesture. Congratulations guys for doing a great job. I am sure it will be greatly appreciated by the ones who receive them.
    Reality is no background music.
    Cheers John

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    Thank you Amos,
    You doing a great job
    Toni

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    Default Pens for Afghanistan!?

    Received this communication, the Sgt. who distributed the first lot came home for the birth of their second child, made it by 36 hours!

    The second parcel hadn't arrived before he left but he left instructions with one of the other troop sergeants to distribute the 2nd shipment to the ones that missed out on the first push. If you manage to get a third or subsequent group together I can hook you up with a contact in Afghanistan to share the love over there as well.
    If you or any of the guys are around Puckapunyal Victoria(near Seymour, hour north of Melbourne) in the next 2 years I can hook them up with a look at some tanks.

    For those able and wanting to look at some tanks at Puckapunyal in Victoria, just PM me and I will put you in direct contact with the man.

    If you would like to make some pens for the troops in Afghanistan, please send them to me as usual, the next lot will go to Afghanistan. Any questions just PM me. Amos

    If you would like to make some pens but can't afford the kits, please PM me, and some kits will be sent to you, compliments of a penturner. Amos
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    Damn Amos I feel guilty now for not cutting some blanks this weekend!

    Sheeze but I have to say that they have some pretty good tanks coming in soon enough, the US Abrams tank that Cosgrove was so keen to get. Handy having an army man as the Chief of Staff is handy for the "boots on the ground".

    Anyway I'll get onto some blanks, looks like this will run for a while, rotten old Taliban hasn't died just yet

    Studley
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    Default Update and change of Country

    I am in contact with the person who will advise when the latest batch of pens is distributed.

    Meanwhile, back home, the direction for the next lot is Afghanistan, I have one turner sending 21 pens to me, if you would like to make some pens for Aussie Troops in Afghanistan, please do so and send to me to pass on, if you need my address just PM me. If you can't make the pens yourself and would like to donate some kits for someone else to make then also send to me and I will pass them on.
    If you would like to make some pens and need some kits, please PM me and we will send you some.
    Many thanks to you all who have encouraged our men on the battle front, Amos
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    Default pens for troops

    I would like to thank everyone envolved with this exercize.Iknow the value of writing gear of any type.A special thanks to Toni and Amos. Cheers Graham vv

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    Hi Amos,
    I'll get into the shed again and make some more for our new 'direction'
    JD
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