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Here you go. The pics in all their decadent glory.

 

 

Some of use spent most of the week over at Penopoly. I think Loren actually moved into Roger's house.

 

On Friday as we were setting up for the party, some new special Penscapes Pens arrived. These are all one off unique steam punk themed pens. I arrived somewhat early with donuts in hand to photograph the new pens before the party started.

 

 

All parts of these pens are hand made including the screws. The craftsmanship is pretty impressive.

 

 

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This is the cool display that Lroen and I put together

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People started to trickle in slowly as we approached 2 pm. Victor Chen showed up to do some pen repairs on site.

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The New Pen Shrine

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The Table where the fun happens. (this table features heavily in the ensuing merriment)

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The rear display area

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Denise's cool mural

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Bjor of Monster Refill came and set-up shop. (seen talking to Lisa)

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The calm before the storm

 

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The party!!

 

Loren showing pens to Mary Alice(mcolen) and family

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Ron showing the Visconti Declaration of Independence pen to Steve (sdcurnow) and Katie

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Loren talking to non-local FPN member

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A case of Omas Pens

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A new prototype Penscapes pen. This pen is pretty awesome and comes in a large variety of finishes. This is the only complete pen at this time.

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Bjor looking at a pen she lusted after for many years.

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Roger's Pen lounge

 

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The jukebox

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Edwin doing some live art

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2020 San Francisco Pen Show
August 28-30th, 2020
Pullman Hotel San Francisco Bay
223 Twin Dolphin Drive
Redwood City Ca, 94065

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Live music was provided by the Bo Bo Olson half-quartet. (The guys didn't have a firm band name so Farmboy gave them one.) They were really good and showed great musical range.

 

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The awesome food was provided by Chef Scott Kendig and his gal Denise.

 

Mini Bahn Mi Sandwiches

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Smoked Salmon sushi

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Truffle Salt Popcorn

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Halibut and Scallop ceviche.

There were also duck confit on scallion pancakes and mango soup.

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Deni's cupcakes. (See the butterfly) See above post for Lisa eating butterfly and me capturing her eating the butterfly.

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What pen gathering would be without horses?

 

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Farmboy and Farmbaby looking at horses

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Hey Bob! Did you see that pen?

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What would a pen party be without kitties!

 

 

That sushi was delicious!

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Romeo is not impressed with pens

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As the party winds into the late afternoon, the real fun begins.

 

 

 

I set-up a five sake tasting flight. One of the bottles was the most horrendous swill anyone has had the displeasure to taste. Ack! Number four (a Junmai Ginjo) and number five (a Nigori) were the favorites.

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Cupcakes and butterflys.

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As the party winds down for the casual pen fans, the hardcore party begins.

 

After most of the crowds left, we opened the good stuff. A bottle of Duckhorn Cab.

 

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I think Lisa ***likes*** the Duckhorn

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About our super secret guess

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The party was a blast. The new location was fabulous. Thanks to Scott and Deni for the delicious food. Thanks to Roger and his family for hosting us (some of us all week). Remember the party is open to all. Just show up. There will be several more parties this year so keep a look out. There will be one duing the SF pen sho so come out to the show.

2020 San Francisco Pen Show
August 28-30th, 2020
Pullman Hotel San Francisco Bay
223 Twin Dolphin Drive
Redwood City Ca, 94065

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Oh, you guys, that looks like such a great time!

 

I have to say, on a side note: this is one of the things I've enjoyed since joining FPN - the really good spirit around here, especially as evidenced in this thread. It is looking like I might not have to work that weekend in October, and might make the SF Pen show to meet some of you. :D

 

And lastly...

 

I Must Have One Of Those Steampunk Pens!!!



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I Must Have One Of Those Steampunk Pens!!!



You'd better hurry... People are drooling like crazy... I didn't want to let go of them when I got to open the package at UPS... Ricky's images are amazing, and the real thing is even better!

MB JFK BB; 100th Anniversary M; Dumas M FP/BP/MP set; Fitzgerald M FP/BP/MP set; Jules Verne BB; Bernstein F; Shaw B; Schiller M; yellow gold/pearl Bohème Pirouette Lilas (custom MB-fitted EF); gold 744-N flexy OBB; 136 flexy OB; 236 flexy OBB; silver pinstripe Le Grand B; 149 F x2; 149 M; 147 F; 146 OB; 146 M; 146 F; 145P M; 162 RB
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You'd better hurry...Ricky's images are amazing, and the real thing is even better!

I'll bet (on the latter). I was only semi-serious, but... are these just for sale at Penopoly? I looked and didn't see a 'line' of those pens at any of the (meager, information-wise) Penscapes sites.

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"When Men differ in Opinion, both Sides ought equally to have the Advantage of being heard by the Publick; and that when Truth and Error have fair Play, the former is always an overmatch for the latter."

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You'd better hurry...Ricky's images are amazing, and the real thing is even better!

I'll bet (on the latter). I was only semi-serious, but... are these just for sale at Penopoly? I looked and didn't see a 'line' of those pens at any of the (meager, information-wise) Penscapes sites.

Working on it. They just arrived Friday afternoon...

MB JFK BB; 100th Anniversary M; Dumas M FP/BP/MP set; Fitzgerald M FP/BP/MP set; Jules Verne BB; Bernstein F; Shaw B; Schiller M; yellow gold/pearl Bohème Pirouette Lilas (custom MB-fitted EF); gold 744-N flexy OBB; 136 flexy OB; 236 flexy OBB; silver pinstripe Le Grand B; 149 F x2; 149 M; 147 F; 146 OB; 146 M; 146 F; 145P M; 162 RB
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Well, if people didn't take time out of their schedules for all that debauchery... http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb204/EnvoyC/emotes/danceman_r.gif

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yes the Steampunk pens are for sale. I will list them later today. I am still recovering from yesterday. Contact me directly, ronlee@penopoly.com, if you want one. They are $3900 each. I have those three available now.

 

Ron

 

 

 

 

You'd better hurry...Ricky's images are amazing, and the real thing is even better!

I'll bet (on the latter). I was only semi-serious, but... are these just for sale at Penopoly? I looked and didn't see a 'line' of those pens at any of the (meager, information-wise) Penscapes sites.

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Well, if people didn't take time out of their schedules for all that debauchery... http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb204/EnvoyC/emotes/danceman_r.gif

Is that what they call it? Ah, good! Now we have a name for it!

MB JFK BB; 100th Anniversary M; Dumas M FP/BP/MP set; Fitzgerald M FP/BP/MP set; Jules Verne BB; Bernstein F; Shaw B; Schiller M; yellow gold/pearl Bohème Pirouette Lilas (custom MB-fitted EF); gold 744-N flexy OBB; 136 flexy OB; 236 flexy OBB; silver pinstripe Le Grand B; 149 F x2; 149 M; 147 F; 146 OB; 146 M; 146 F; 145P M; 162 RB
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Ricky, your photos of the Steampunk pens are fabulous!

 

Also, your photos of Penopoly's soiree -- ha ha ha, great! Really good shots! Oh, I loved those sandwiches. As luck had it, Will couldn't eat it, cos he can't eat cilantro. So I ate it this morning, score! (I mean, okay, I felt bad that he couldn't eat the delicious sandwich, but I'm glad I found out before the sandwich was on its way to L.A.) And Corey (sp?) looks familiar, cos we met him at FLAX! He had his daughter with him. I knew he looked familiar! And the horse photo - nice! Also, I was smelling the Cabernet, mmmmm so good!

 

Hooray for edible butterflies!

 

Here's a leetle tour of Penopoly, a quick walk-through at some early point in the afternoon. You, too, can see Pen People. ("I see Pen People!"):

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And here's the Bo Bo Olson Half-Quartet playing a lovely, slow piece:

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When I looked at the steampunk pens in the case I thought, "Cool looking but as a writing instrument? Probably not." Then I held them in my hands and now I want one in the worst way. Balanced and comfortable like you won't believe. Truly functional art. Awesome. Each one of these pens is totally and amazingly different.

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Ricky, your photos of the Steampunk pens are fabulous!

 

Also, your photos of Penopoly's soiree -- ha ha ha, great! Really good shots! Oh, I loved those sandwiches. As luck had it, Will couldn't eat it, cos he can't eat cilantro. So I ate it this morning, score! (I mean, okay, I felt bad that he couldn't eat the delicious sandwich, but I'm glad I found out before the sandwich was on its way to L.A.) And Corey (sp?) looks familiar, cos we met him at FLAX! He had his daughter with him. I knew he looked familiar! And the horse photo - nice! Also, I was smelling the Cabernet, mmmmm so good!

 

 

 

Too bad for Will! We could have given him some tamales that were left over. We scarfed up whatever food was left in the house after you left. See I told you to go try banh mi a while ago. :roflmho:

 

 

True to form, 20 minutes after you left Kernan showed up. He was the last visitor to arrive at 10:41 pm. He was still there hanging out when I left around 1:00 am. (These events tend to go late into the night. :bunny01: )

 

 

Love the videos Lisa. I think they capture the flavor of the event. I think we will have to add videos to our Pen Posse events.

 

 

As Lisa said, if you want to experience this for yourself, go to the SF Pen show. We will be hosting a pen social/fleamarket/pen trading thing Friday night. Roger will also be having another party at his place Saturday night.

2020 San Francisco Pen Show
August 28-30th, 2020
Pullman Hotel San Francisco Bay
223 Twin Dolphin Drive
Redwood City Ca, 94065

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The party at Penopoly/Penscapes was wonderful! Pens, new friends, ink, great food, laughter, wine and sake tasting, and more pens... Oh my!

 

Thanks to Roger and all who helped to organize and provide such a fun event. Let me know what I can do to help for the next one. :clap1:

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As Lisa said, if you want to experience this for yourself, go to the SF Pen show. We will be hosting a pen social/fleamarket/pen trading thing Friday night. Roger will also be having another party at his place Saturday night.

Does what happens in Dublin stay in Dublin?

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Does what happens in Dublin stay in Dublin?

 

It's never been done before, but if we keep talking about it here, probably not.

 

P.S.: I just realized that whatever starts in Dublin will probably move out to nearby towns, like wherever the nearest In-N-Out is, or maybe Fenton's is worth the drive.

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stolen 8/14/16 SF south of Market

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