Decided to come clean about my addiction

[Nevermore]

And learn to love it instead of being embarrassed. Also decided to try to find some like minded people who would understand how much I love pens and inks and paper because they do, too. And who love to talk about it. I have been collecting (hoarding?) on the sly for a few years now but my knowledge is shaky. I hope that joining here will open up a ton of information/resources/tips that will let me learn how to use and grow my collection.

[Frank]

Welcome!

[Scrawler]

Hello Nevermore welcome to the party. You are lucky being in Toronto as there is a large support group who meet regularly there.

[jar]

Welcome home. Quoth the Raven; "Pull up a stump and set a spell".

[Nevermore]

Thank you Scrawler. I am thrilled to hear that Toronto has a community. I just found a store here yesterday and spent and hour and a half with drool running down my face Can you give me any link or connection to the support group if it is not too much trouble?

[Terie_Benjamin]

Welcome. The best news is there is no cure for your addiction.

[Scrawler]

Thank you Scrawler. I am thrilled to hear that Toronto has a community. I just found a store here yesterday and spent and hour and a half with drool running down my face Can you give me any link or connection to the support group if it is not too much trouble?

Was that Wonderpens on Dundas? You can find out about the Toronto Pen Posse here http://www.fountainpennetwork.com/fo...-posse-brunch/

[Nevermore]

No, it was Take Note on Dundas. I have been listening to the Pen Addict Pod Casts (new to podcasts and was kind of amazed to find this). So, I looked at their pen shows and they had Toronto, which thrilled me. Followed that link and found out about the show I missed. Looked at that show's sponsors and found a link to Take Note. As you can see, I am clearly not in any loop yet! Was quite proud of myself and promptly went there. The service was simply amazing. The woman spent literally over an hour fitting me out with pen, paper, ink and case. I know just enough to be fussy but not enough to be decisive and she put up with it with grace and patience. I am already planning my next trip there. I have bought everything else on line (except one or two purchases at Sleuth and Statesman) and it was truly heartwarming to have someone to talk to as I dithered. I have never really had anyone who could care less if they were using a Bic so it was fantastic. Thanks for the references --I will check out Wonderpens and the Toronto Pen Posse.

[Anne]

Welcome Nevermore! You made the right decision and you will have fun here. Glad you joined!
You are lucky to be in an area that has a group that meets. Enjoy!

[Scrawler]

No, it was Take Note on Dundas. I have been listening to the Pen Addict Pod Casts (new to podcasts and was kind of amazed to find this). So, I looked at their pen shows and they had Toronto, which thrilled me. Followed that link and found out about the show I missed. Looked at that show's sponsors and found a link to Take Note. As you can see, I am clearly not in any loop yet! Was quite proud of myself and promptly went there. The service was simply amazing. The woman spent literally over an hour fitting me out with pen, paper, ink and case. I know just enough to be fussy but not enough to be decisive and she put up with it with grace and patience. I am already planning my next trip there. I have bought everything else on line (except one or two purchases at Sleuth and Statesman) and it was truly heartwarming to have someone to talk to as I dithered. I have never really had anyone who could care less if they were using a Bic so it was fantastic. Thanks for the references --I will check out Wonderpens and the Toronto Pen Posse.

I have sent a PM to a person I know is a member of the Toronto Pen Posse with a link to this conversation and hopefully she will come and chime in or contact you directly.

[VertOlive]

Welcome to the support group!

[Neo]

Or the enablers....

[KKay]

Nevermore, glad you joined us. I think there are plenty of obsessed folks in here. (myself included)

[penwash]

I'm not obsessed, I'm "drawn to beauty"



... and a hearty welcome to Nevermore.

[Crazyorange]

Thank you Scrawler. I am thrilled to hear that Toronto has a community. I just found a store here yesterday and spent and hour and a half with drool running down my face Can you give me any link or connection to the support group if it is not too much trouble?

The Canadian group is very active on IG. I'm pinkinkfountainpen look me up, tag me and I will connect you with the Toronto group.

[Cyber6]

I have sent a PM to a person I know is a member of the Toronto Pen Posse with a link to this conversation and hopefully she will come and chime in or contact you directly.

Hey Nevermore (love your name).. We will love to have you at the Toronto Pen Posse.

Come to the Pens & Pints nights ... you can add your name here.... http://www.fountainpennetwork.com/fo...ns-pints-2016/


Pens & Pints meets the SECOND Friday of the month (6pm - 9pm) every month.

Next PEN & PINTS is MAY 13, 2016 ...


Check that thread.. there are tons of pics for you to have an idea of what we are about. Is pens and food and pints... .. .and AMAZING people.



C.

[Scrawler]

There you are then, Nevermore, consider yourself enabled

[Lady Onogaro]

What Penwash said.

[Hawk]

Welcome.
Addiction? Whats an addiction? It only leads to poverty and a warm and fuzzy feeling.

[Morgaine]

Hello and welcome.