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Brian, Congratulations!

May have to consider planning to attend my first pen show!

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Congratulations! Very cool. Wedding AND a book to look forward to. You two are SO the Esterbrook power couple.

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What's the lucky pen? :)

 

Bruce in Ocala, FL

 

This one:

http://www.esterbrook.net/images/este0300.jpg

 

and if I need a pencil, this one:

http://www.esterbrook.net/images/pencils/pwdtrosborough.jpg

 

It's the set that brought us together years ago. :)

 

Brian

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I'll ask the boss about Chicago. It is sort of on the way to visit relatives.

 

Count me in on the book if you need help, I might have one or two Esties.

 

Todd

 

It's a tricky thing to try and put together something that is well written and read, yet keeping it at a price point where people will buy it. When we get further into the planning stages, we'll be looking for significant contributors like yourself, I'm sure.

 

Chicago is a great show, highly recommended!

 

Cheers-

Brian

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Oh wow, congratulations, Brian and Lisa!

 

Ha ha ha! When I saw the subject, I thought this would be about two pens... duh. You know, a photo narrative of two pe-- never mind. This is way better! Many, many best wishes to you!

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That's terrific Brian!

Congrats to both of you!

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Contratulations!

I may need to go to Chicago instead of LA next year.

Best, greg

Don't feel bad. I'm old; I'm meh about most things.

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Congratulations.

 

But you did not let us in on the Big Secret.

 

What nib?

In reference to P. T. Barnum; to advise for free is foolish, ........busybodies are ill liked by both factions.

 

 

The cheapest lessons are from those who learned expensive lessons. Ignorance is best for learning expensive lessons.

 

 

 

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Congratulations.

 

But you did not let us in on the Big Secret.

 

What nib?

 

An 8996 of course.

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Brian -- CONGRATULATIONS to you and Lisa!!!!

 

What a wonderful idea for a wedding :cloud9: !!!! It is fantastic that you share your love of pens -- actually very romantic too!

 

My best wishes to you both!!!!

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Congrats! Will you be giving out Esties as table gifts?

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Congrats! Will you be giving out Esties as table gifts?

 

Esties as table gifts? Maybe - Brian has enough parts to make about 100 pens I think...

 

and a cake shaped like a pen or a nib would be so fun!!! Chocolate of course, for the King of Esterbrook!!

 

Anyone know any good bakers in Chicago?

 

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Congratulations! Will the wedding cake be shaped like a fountain pen (an Estie perhaps)?

 

That's a great idea, we haven't quite got that far, but our wedding rings are going to be custom made to resemble the cap band on a J. :)

 

Congratulations.

 

But you did not let us in on the Big Secret.

 

What nib?

 

The Rosborough has a 2668 in it right now. We may just dip it, so I may put in anything. I'm not crazy about filling the pen.

 

 

Congrats! Will you be giving out Esties as table gifts?

 

Probably not, but we will accept pens as wedding presents! (Let's see, does FPH have a wedding registry?) lol. :)

 

Greg, we sincerely hope you can make it to Chicago. Imagine the Estie show and tell we could have with Lisa and I, Todd (If he can make it) and you!

 

Cheers-

Brian

 

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