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31st May 2012, 08:43 AM #1
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Gator Jaw Jr Retro w/ Afgan Lapis
Here is pen I made for a friends sisters benefit. She is suffering from a very aggressive form of Breast Cancer. Dr's in the US have told here there is nothing they can do for her. She has two small children and decided that was not good enough for her so now she travels to Mexico for alternate treatments. This pen will be in a benefit to help her raise money.
It is Gator Jaw with Afgan Lapis that was brought back from Afghanistan by an Air Force Sgt while he was on duty there. It has a CA Finish to fill the voids in the bone. Took a lot of CA to smooth it all out. Kit is a Rhodium & 24k Jr Retro. I was going to pop the finial off but didn't want to leave just a single band of gold in the cap so I left it.
This pen was a bear but I am please w/ it. I told my wife if it does no bring in what I would sell it for I would buy it back for that price......I left out what I thought it was worth
C&C requested on the Pen and Photos please.
Chris B.
Klein, TX USA
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31st May 2012, 09:12 AM #2
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Cris,
Thoughtful presentation for a wonderful idea to assist a person of family connection with a terminal illness now in need.
The gold helps follow with the similar colour on the Barrel of the pen, the Lapis a splendid idea contributing to an outstanding pen that is very eye catching and cleanly made and finished.
still can imagine theres a Gator in there.
I trust the alternate stuff works I can assure you we several months ago deeply investigated alternate treatments I call it two bob each way and have done this many times for myself. Debilitating, cruel Chemo can be as devastating an experience my dearly beloved asked me to reshave her head yesterday as her hair is slowly growing again and she heard it helps good regrowth once before it grows again.
Love the colours you used in the Pen like to hear the result of your efforts, the receipt and the sale etc with prayers for the patient.
Highly commend your participation.
Kind regards Peter.
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31st May 2012, 09:14 AM #3
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Very nicely made JT.
It should sell well at any fundraiser. Colours are great.
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31st May 2012, 10:36 AM #4
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very high class pen
best of luck for a high sale price, and best wishes to your friends sister and children.
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31st May 2012, 11:23 AM #5
I see grain patterns in my sleep.....
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Thank you very much Peter. It is amazing how Cancer just surrounds us now a days. I will keep you and yours in my prayers brother. The benefit is Saturday, I will let you know how it goes.
Originally Posted by Penpal
Cris,
Thoughtful presentation for a wonderful idea to assist a person of family connection with a terminal illness now in need.
The gold helps follow with the similar colour on the Barrel of the pen, the Lapis a splendid idea contributing to an outstanding pen that is very eye catching and cleanly made and finished. still can imagine theres a Gator in there.
I trust the alternate stuff works I can assure you we several months ago deeply investigated alternate treatments I call it two bob each way and have done this many times for myself. Debilitating, cruel Chemo can be as devastating an experience my dearly beloved asked me to reshave her head yesterday as her hair is slowly growing again and she heard it helps good regrowth once before it grows again.
Love the colours you used in the Pen like to hear the result of your efforts, the receipt and the sale etc with prayers for the patient.
Highly commend your participation.
Kind regards Peter.
Thanks a ton, I sure hope your right. I would rather make one for myself than to have to buy this one back. Originally Posted by plantagenon
Very nicely made JT. It should sell well at any fundraiser. Colours are great.
Much appreciated. Thank you. Originally Posted by bench1holio
very high class pen best of luck for a high sale price, and best wishes to your friends sister and children.Chris B.
Klein, TX USA
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31st May 2012, 03:42 PM #6
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Great pen Chris and worthy cause, hope benefit fund raiser goes well, praying for her. Amos
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1st June 2012, 12:35 AM #7
I see grain patterns in my sleep.....
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Originally Posted by Woodenink
Great pen Chris and worthy cause, hope benefit fund raiser goes well, praying for her. Amos
Thanks Amos.Chris B.
Klein, TX USA
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1st June 2012, 08:07 AM #8
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That's an awesome looking pen Chris. I think the gold finial works on this pen, I like it as is.
Hopefully it will generate plenty of interest at the benifit.
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1st June 2012, 10:14 PM #9
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Looking great
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4th June 2012, 01:35 AM #10
I see grain patterns in my sleep.....
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Pen sold yesterday
Well we had the auction. The pen sold for $185. I was hoping for more but am happy that I was able to contribute to the cause.
Chris B.
Klein, TX USA
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4th June 2012, 07:39 PM #11
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Well done Chris, pray all goes well for the young lady and family, Amos
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4th June 2012, 08:31 PM #12
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Chris that is a truly lovely pen for a wonderful cause!!
Good luck with the fund raising.
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