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Is there any overlap in membership or even in interest between the Portland Calligraphy Society and the PDX Pen Group?

 

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I don't know to be honest. I just joined the PDX group last month and this will be my first meeting.

 

That said, for me personally I would be very interested. I am slowly teaching myself copperplate using a book. I will pm you my email.

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How was the meet? I work weekends so I couldn't go.

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It was fantastic. This was my first time to the Lucky Lab and a meet up (for pens). Everyone was at the first really long table (as you walk in).

 

There were pen stories told, people talked about what kinds of pens they collect and love. People brought along pens they like for others to try (I got to try a Nakaya!!).

 

There was horse trading and quite a few pens you could drool over or buy. I mentioned that I love the orange of the Parker Duofold and next thing you know there was one in front of me. :yikes:

 

The were some young people, middle age people (my group) and wiser pen people, both males and females so it was a really nice mix of people.

 

I can't wait for the next one.

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@Ben...I know wasn't it just!

 

I explained about it to my BF but he wasn't as excited about it as I was.

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Is there a mailing list or something for this group? I live in Tacoma, but I'd be willing to make the drive down for a meetup.

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There is a group called pdxpen on Yahoo. I think all meetup info gets posted there.

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I dont know how i missed this, but I did. When, or how often do you all meet?

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I dont know how i missed this, but I did. When, or how often do you all meet?

 

There is another Portland (Oregon) meetup at Lucky Lab July 11! The info is somewhere here on FPN, I believe (read about it somewhere!). I don't know the details about if it's a regular monthly meet, or who is the main organizer, etc.

It is nice to be able to go hang out (especially at the Lab :puddle: ) with others that are into pens - everyone I know just sort of nods off and glazes over when I mention pens, ink and/or paper :headsmack:

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I dont know how i missed this, but I did. When, or how often do you all meet?

 

Issacrn, as writetome said, the next shindig is tomorrow at the NW Pen Roundup. It will be in a private space in the Lucky Lab (NW Quimby). I believe there will be 12+ dealers at the event. I'd imagine we'd have to eat for sustenance to gird our loins to shop more. :) So there will probably be a social aspect to it as well.

 

Also you might want to sign up for the Pelikan Hubs 2015. It will be a mix of people from the PDXpen yahoo group and the people from FPN. The date is September 25th. PM me if you need more info.

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It is nice to be able to go hang out (especially at the Lab :puddle: ) with others that are into pens - everyone I know just sort of nods off and glazes over when I mention pens, ink and/or paper :headsmack:

 

 

Actually I like ink and paper too!! Should I bring some tomoe river for you to try?

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Actually I like ink and paper too!! Should I bring some tomoe river for you to try?

Hey girl, sorry I didn't give a heads up about not being able to make it!!

I'll see you at the next, for sure - pm me or link me if you get word of one - I so wanted to go!! (neighbor /friend /family lost everything in a house fire over the 4th of July ... Have been helping her non stop all week - I needed rest- I actually became delirious from exhaustion! Crazy!! Still catching up on sleep but missing meeting everyone!

 

Saw you scored some sweet digs and grub! Lol :)

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Oh I saw why you missed it and my hat is off to you!

 

Did you sign up for the Pelikan Hubs 2015? Its September 25th (Friday at 6:30pm). If you're bringing friends/guests it's no problem just have them register. Also don't get freaked about the 'pelikan will share your info statement'. They will send your email/name to the PDX Hub Master so they can let you know where the event will be.

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