London 'The Hole' Geek Gathering

[migo984]

Almost ready for December's meeting:

1- Montblanc ink samples ready for Migo

Yippee! More ink to try......... don't tell Murfie

[Cob]

Almost ready for December's meeting:

1- Montblanc ink samples ready for Migo
2- English bulb filler restored and ready to show Cob

Looking forward to that one Rui; does it have a maker's name on it?

Rgds

Cob

[Annie]

Lovely to see you all yesterday. Great venue Rui and the lighting was perfect for nib fettling. Next meet I am going to order what your wife had as the 'sample' was so delicious. Murfie's captions for the photos made me giggle.

[Chrissy]

I'm sad that I didn't come and I missed out on a potential sample of Kobe Gogh. Maybe British Rail will play nicely next month.

[RuiFromUK]

Lovely to see you all yesterday. Great venue Rui and the lighting was perfect for nib fettling. Next meet I am going to order what your wife had as the 'sample' was so delicious. Murfie's captions for the photos made me giggle.

We are also planning to do exactly the same but we are going to order only one for the two os us as it is huge. Maybe somebody might order a Schwein Haxe to share with you?

[RuiFromUK]

I'm sad that I didn't come and I missed out on a potential sample of Kobe Gogh. Maybe British Rail will play nicely next month.

Hopefully they will work next time around as it was a fun gathering yesterday.

[RuiFromUK]

Almost ready for December's meeting:

1- Montblanc ink samples ready for Migo
2- English bulb filler restored and ready to show Cob

Looking forward to that one Rui; does it have a maker's name on it?

Rgds

Cob

No name at all unfortunately, probably why it was cheap. It sold at Jeph's prices!!!

[Cob]

Almost ready for December's meeting:

1- Montblanc ink samples ready for Migo
2- English bulb filler restored and ready to show Cob

Looking forward to that one Rui; does it have a maker's name on it?

Rgds

Cob

No name at all unfortunately, probably why it was cheap. It sold at Jeph's prices!!!

That's all right; what's in a name anyway? The thing is, is it nice? I'm delighted with my no-name syringe-filler as you know, and my no-name Frankenpens too!

Cob

[Murfie]

Almost ready for December's meeting:

1- Montblanc ink samples ready for Migo

Yippee! More ink to try......... don't tell Murfie

There are so many inks to try in this household, the decision as to what ink to put in a pen is a rather momentous occasion. Now it threatens to be even tougher ... aaahhh, what a hard life it is ...

[Murfie]

As Murfie's from Australia, and Jeph was visiting from Germany last time, and as we no longer meet in the dark caverns of The Coal Hole, may be we should rename this thread. International Pen Molesters, possibly? All suggestions welcome, as are any pen fiends who happen to be in London.

As the group no longer meets at "The Hole" then a change of title is appropriate. On reflection, given that London is really the international capitol of the world, retention of that part seems to be appropriate. If the intention is to retain a strong association with FPG then 'Geek' should be retained. So 'London Pen Geeks' would encapsulate the place, the subject, and the parent body. All that is needed is to have a word describing the event itself.

The event itself is more than just a 'gathering' as I have found it both very social and a wonderful 'exchange' of pens, inks, information and ideas between the attendees. And as Cob will attest to, there's a bit of trading going on as well. So I have struggled to find a suitable word that implies a mix of these elements. 'Festival' springs to mind and could be joined with 'pen' make 'Penfest' and keep the title to three words, viz 'London Geek Penfest'.

I'm also attracted to the German term 'Zeitgeist' which Wikipaedia defines as 'the intellectual fashion or dominant school of thought that typifies and influences the culture of a particular period in time'.

So for my tuppence worth I would suggest either London Pen Geeks' Zeitgeist or London Geek Penfest​.

[RuiFromUK]

"London Pen Geeks Zeitgeist" sounds great to me as it also associates with the present venue.

[Cob]

OK,

Who's going to be there next Saturday?

Looking forward to it as always,

Cob

[RuiFromUK]

I'll definitely be there.

[View from the Loft]

I've managed to wangle a pass for Saturday, so I'll be there. Question is, where are we meeting?

[Cob]

I've managed to wangle a pass for Saturday, so I'll be there. Question is, where are we meeting?

As far as I am aware, at last month's venue. Here are the details:

At my suggestion, mea culpa, we are going to try a new venue for our next gathering on Saturday 1st of November and I was supposed to come back with more details.

The venue I had suggested was the Bierschenke Kneipe in central London. Their website is http://bierschenke.co.uk/

They are in

4 London Wall Buildings
Blomfield Street
London EC2M 5NT

Tel: 0207 100 2500

That is between Liverpool Street and Moorgate tube stations. Just a couple of minutes walk from any of the stations.

The menu can be found here http://bierschenke.co.uk/food/

And most importantly their choice of beers is here http://bierschenke.co.uk/drink/

Cob

[Chrissy]

I haven't asked for a pass as it's our 35th wedding anniversary weekend, so I will be good and stay home. OH has booked a couple of days off work specially. I can't really say I'm off to London for the day.

[carlc]

I haven't asked for a pass as it's our 35th wedding anniversary weekend, so I will be good and stay home. OH has booked a couple of days off work specially. I can't really say I'm off to London for the day.

Congratulations and Happy Anniversary!

As I thought, my wife is in college that day so i can't make it.

[Murfie]

OK, Who's going to be there next Saturday?Cob

migo984 and I will be there. Looking forward to it as always.

[View from the Loft]

Did anyone book a table for this Saturday? I ask, because according to their booking app on their website there are no tables available to book at lunchtime, and I have no idea how successful we will be in the walk in section.

[RuiFromUK]

Actually there is a table booked in my name for 8 people at 12pm, so all is in order.