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  1. August 18th, 2015, 04:47 PM #1
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    Default Hello from Massachusetts

    Hello Everyone,
    I developed a "Fountain Pen Fetish" last winter after a wonderful friend gave me a Sheaffer Prelude. Since then it has been all downhill for me buying new and vintage pens. I'm loving every minute of it.
    Bob
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  2. August 18th, 2015, 05:08 PM #2
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    Default Re: Hello from Massachusetts

    Welcome.
    We have met the enemy and he is us.
    -Pogo
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    Default Re: Hello from Massachusetts

    Hello and welcome! I hope you are putting at least some of the pens to use!
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    Default Re: Hello from Massachusetts

    welcome welcome
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    Default Re: Hello from Massachusetts

    Welcome to the madness. Indulge!
    To continue to diminish the place of the handwritten in our lives is to diminish, in a small but real way, our humanity. Philip Hensher

    Dunno ergo sum
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    Cw



    “Life is short, Break the Rules.
    Forgive quickly, Kiss SLOWLY.
    Love truly. Laugh uncontrollably
    And never regret ANYTHING
    That makes you smile.”
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    Default Re: Hello from Massachusetts

    Welcome home. Pull up a stump and set a spell.
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    Default Re: Hello from Massachusetts

    Not sure if you heard about the Commonwealth Pen Show, but now you have.

    The show is put on by the Boston Pen People.
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  16. August 18th, 2015, 07:39 PM #9
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    Default Re: Hello from Massachusetts

    Quote Originally Posted by mhosea View Post
    Not sure if you heard about the Commonwealth Pen Show, but now you have.

    The show is put on by the Boston Pen People.
    I have, and I'm looking forward to it. Thanks!
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  17. August 18th, 2015, 07:41 PM #10
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    Quote Originally Posted by Morgaine View Post
    Hello and welcome! I hope you are putting at least some of the pens to use!
    Every chance I get!
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    Default Re: Hello from Massachusetts

    Welcome, neighbor! Fellow Mass resident here!
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    Default Re: Hello from Massachusetts

    Hi Bob,

    Welcome!

    Don't think of it going downhill....you are going uphill in the level of enjoyment of pens. :-)

    Walt
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    Default Re: Hello from Massachusetts

    A Prelude was the first fountain pen that I bought. It was also the next to last fountain pen that I would buy, as has been each pen after that. Enjoy the ride, but don't let it break the bank!
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    Default Re: Hello from Massachusetts

    Hi Bob,
    Welcome, we lived in Braintree MA for 4 years, before moving to the southwest
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    Default Re: Hello from Massachusetts

    Hi Bob,
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    Default Re: Hello from Massachusetts

    Welcome Bob. What pens have you added to that Prelude?
    "Nolo esse salus sine vobis ...” —St. Augustine
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  30. August 22nd, 2015, 05:21 PM #17
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    Quote Originally Posted by VertOlive View Post
    Welcome Bob. What pens have you added to that Prelude?
    Let's see.........

    New or in mint condition:
    Mont Blanc 149 & 146
    Pelikan M1000, M800, & M605 (thinking about getting another M800 from Massdrop)
    Cleo Skribent Platinum Blue
    Waterford Kilbarry Emerald Isle
    Pilot Justus 95
    Pilot Vanishing Point
    Pilot Prera
    Kaweco Sport
    Lamy Safari
    Cross Bailey


    Vintage Pens:
    Parker 51
    Parker 45
    Parker Duofold
    Parker Vacumatic Jr.
    Sheaffer Balance Defender
    A few Sheaffer Snorkels
    3 Moore 94A
    Moore 96B Fingertip
    Moore L92
    Eversharp Skyline
    Waterman 72
    Esterbrook J's in assorted colors
    Esterbrook Purse Pen in pink of course.
    And many more Tier 2 and Tier 3 pens from antique shops.
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    Default Re: Hello from Massachusetts

    That's quite a collection you've built up!
    We look forward to the time when the power of love will replace the love of power. Then will our world know the blessings of peace.
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    Default Re: Hello from Massachusetts

    Hi Bob --

    Welcome -- I am from Boston too
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ceit View Post
    Hi Bob --

    Welcome -- I am from Boston too
    Thanks, Ceit....
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