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Sarj, the one-man penshow, and Jas are coming to Wrocław, which was the only reason needed to organize a Pen Posse. But this is Europe, so Pen Posse translated into European is Pen Salon, and we will hold it at the lovely Steinhaus Restaurant on ul. Włodkowica. Saturday, 24 May 2014 11:00 am to 5:00 pm Restauracja Steinhaus Pawła Włodkowica 11, 50-072 Wrocław, Poland For those of you on Facebook, you can check out the event page there: Pen Salon Steinhaus. There is no fee to display your pens and paraphernalia, as this is not a pen show, per se. Trading and selling are, of course, permitted, but are not the focus of Pen Salon, which will also be open to the public, free. Rather, Pen Salon is a time and place for old friends and new to spend a few hours together, talking pens (or whatever), enjoying beverages, snacks, or meals, and spreading knowledge and the joy of fountain pens with whomever happens to attend. After 5:00, the plan is to dine at Steinhaus (who has generously given us the use of their meeting room downstairs at no charge). [Note: We dined at Steinhaus and enjoyed the meal very much before realizing it could be the perfect place for Pen Salon.] And if the company of Sarj and Jas and other pen aficionados (some travelling from other countries) and (cross your fingers) possibly kwzi of KWZ Inks (Warsaw) and the many pens we expect will be on display (and for trade or sale) are not enough, Pen Salon Steinhaus is located in the beautiful, old city of Wrocław. I will be posting photos of this lovely city as enticement. You don't have to RSVP, but if you plan to attend, please let me know (you can PM me) so that I have an idea of how many people to expect. If you want to bring pens to trade or sell, be aware that tables are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Otherwise, I expect a casual atmosphere where we can all relax and share in our love of all things fountain pen. I'll post more details (such as if a calligrapher will attend, and if she will bring her music and possibly perform a couple of songs - as of now, an unsubstantiated rumor).