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Hi FPN,

 

Recently, I read a post here about a Boston area pen meeting (original post: https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/index.php?/topic/197737-boston-pen-people-meeting-12-june-2-pm-jam-n-java-in-arlington/page__p__2007420__fromsearch__1#entry2007420). Some of the FPN members and I discussed having another informal get together for show and tell. The place is TBD as I would like to host it at a good location that is convenient for most.

 

So, I was thinking a Sunday Afternoon, 11/6/2011 at 2:00PM might be a good time. We'd probably meet at a cafe somewhere so that we could just chat and enjoy some coffee while testing pens and discussing pens.

 

Thoughts? If you'd like to go, please post here or email me. Thanks.

 

-Jon

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Hi FPN,

 

Recently, I read a post here about a Boston area pen meeting (original post: https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/index.php?/topic/197737-boston-pen-people-meeting-12-june-2-pm-jam-n-java-in-arlington/page__p__2007420__fromsearch__1#entry2007420). Some of the FPN members and I discussed having another informal get together for show and tell. The place is TBD as I would like to host it at a good location that is convenient for most.

 

So, I was thinking a Sunday Afternoon, 11/6/2011 at 2:00PM might be a good time. We'd probably meet at a cafe somewhere so that we could just chat and enjoy some coffee while testing pens and discussing pens.

 

Thoughts? If you'd like to go, please post here or email me. Thanks.

 

-Jon

 

This sounds fun. I'm not 100% sure I'll be in town, but I'll try to make it if I am.

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Cool,

I'm going to post more details as I find a place. Would people be ok with a place that is south of boston? Somewhere on RT24?

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11/6/2011 is not good for me so I'll be looking forward to the next meeting. I hope everything goes well.

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Cool,

I'm going to post more details as I find a place. Would people be ok with a place that is south of boston? Somewhere on RT24?

I'm all good with that.

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Cool,

I'm going to post more details as I find a place. Would people be ok with a place that is south of boston? Somewhere on RT24?

I'm all good with that.

 

Cool.

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Does everyone think it would be a good idea to have the meeting at a Panera in Brockton?

 

This is just my first idea. Are there other suggestions of what might work better?

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3. Airmail 90T Teal Swirl

4. PenBBS 355-16SF Demonstrator

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November 6 actually is no good for me. I will still be at the Columbus show. But I will try to make the next one. Also JonB I will hook you up with the info when we have the next Boston Pen People meeting. They are always around the Boston, Cambridge, Somerville area, so a bit of a hike, but worth it.,

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Since my Pen Posse experience in San Francisco (it was so fun!!! thank you Pen Posse!), I have been very interested in meeting with pen people. I've been traveling pretty much non-stop for the last couple of months, but have been trying to consider possible locations inside New England to meet. I was hoping to select a location(s) that might be of interest to others who perhaps may not live in CT but a reasonable enough distance to participate (provided there was interest).

 

That being said, 2 hours to Boston is really not a long drive for me at all. I've been traveling on business quite heavily, logging in several hours on the road. In terms of relativity, 2 hours behind the wheel goes by pretty quick for me at this point. I would love to attend this meeting, even though I'm not from the Boston Area. Would that be OK? My travels will have concluded by then, and I'll be available.

 

That being said, I will still look to set up a pen meeting in Connecticut, and trying to stir up some interest in this area as well. Any input that anyone might have is welcomed!

 

Jon, I will be on the road for the next few weeks and will be checking into FPN sporadically. Would you mind keeping me posted via PM regarding meeting updates? At least that way, a notice will forward to my gmail box. I will be returning from 2 straight weeks on the road just prior to Nov 6.

 

Thanks, and I'm looking forward to it!!

 

Hope you're having a great day!

 

 

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KP,

No problem. I will keep you updated. Also, when you setup a meeting in CT, I'd love to go. :)

 

-Jon

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Panera Brockton works for me.

Anywhere more north, Braintree, Weymouth etc... would work for me as well. Though I am flexible anywhere along that axis.

 

11/6 would work for me but not the following weekend. 11/20 onwards is ok too.

 

Looking forward to meet people

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KP,

No problem. I will keep you updated. Also, when you setup a meeting in CT, I'd love to go. :)

 

-Jon

 

 

 

Thank you, Jon! I will definitely keep you posted when something in CT comes together!

 

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Ok so the details are:

 

Date: Sunday, 11/6

Time: 2:00PM to Whenever

Place: Panera, 1301 Belmont Street, Brockton, MA

 

There won't really be a formal agenda. I'll arrive a little early to stake out a table and get it reserved for us. I'm going to probably bring a case full of pens, some paper, and some inks. I'll bring some vials in case anyone wants to trade inks. :) If you are definitely in, please PM me so that I can get a head count. Thanks

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3. Airmail 90T Teal Swirl

4. PenBBS 355-16SF Demonstrator

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Sounds like fun! I am new to fountain pen network, but have long been a lover of fountain pens. Brockton is far for me from Arlington. I'm a wimp about traveling. So I am not a definite attendee, but a probable one.

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Sounds like fun! I am new to fountain pen network, but have long been a lover of fountain pens. Brockton is far for me from Arlington. I'm a wimp about traveling. So I am not a definite attendee, but a probable one.

 

Ok Sounds cool! If you can make it, it will be great to meet you :)

 

By the way, does anyone know how I should make it easy to find me and the group within Panera? Also, I'm going to bring some "hello my name is" name tags.

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3. Airmail 90T Teal Swirl

4. PenBBS 355-16SF Demonstrator

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Just a reminder to everyone that this sunday afternoon is our get together in Brockton, MA. Details are in a post above :)

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3. Airmail 90T Teal Swirl

4. PenBBS 355-16SF Demonstrator

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Thanks to everyone that came and made this a fun first event for me. I really did have a blast looking at all of your pens, trying your inks, and discussing pens. I'd like to do it again really soon! :) Any ideas to make the next one even better?

WTT: Conklin Nozac Cursive Italic & Edison Beaumont Broad for Pelikan M1000 or Something Cool (PM me to discuss. It's part of my One Red Fountain Pen trading post)

WTB: 1. Camlin SD

2. 1950s to early 1960s 1st Gen MB 149 with BB nib

3. Airmail 90T Teal Swirl

4. PenBBS 355-16SF Demonstrator

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Thank you Jon for putting this together, and thanks to everyone who showed up. It was great to meet everyone today. The pens were remarkable, the ink was incredible, and the conversation was superb. Pen people really are the best! I'm looking forward to doing it again.

 

Bill

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I feel the same. Thank you Jon for organizing and thanks everyone for showing up.

What a friendly bunch. I am so looking forward to meet again, learn, and exchange more knowledge... thumbup.gif

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I completely agree. Jon, I had a great time. Thank you for putting the meeting together. I'm looking forward to the next one! smile.gif

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