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    Default New Member Hello from "Hot" Scottsdale AZ!

    Because this is the first time in 12 years that we haven't gone to the Midwest (to escape the heat; thanks to Covid-19) for the summer, I have lots of time on my hands - so, even though I have been collecting pens (mostly Parker, MB, Schaffers, many others), I found and decided to join FPG! My attraction to Parkers goes back to the 1950's - my father had a '51 set which he gave to me. Later in life I was fortunate to have worked for Parker (out of Milwaukee, when it merged with Manpower). That's when my collection of Parkers really picked up steam -- there was no such thing as having too many Parker pens in those days! As I am advancing in years and it is clear that interest in fountain pens in no where near '60-70's level, I was also motivated to join FPG in hopes of eventually finding good homes for several of my Parker sets. AFN!

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    Default Re: New Member Hello from "Hot" Scottsdale AZ!

    Greetings. I used to work near Manpower, on Pleasant St, in the old Schlitz brewery.

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    Default Re: New Member Hello from "Hot" Scottsdale AZ!

    Welcome home. Pull up a stump and set a spell. Back in the 1960s I lived just south of you at 44th and East Thomas. It was mostly orange and date groves then.

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    Default Re: New Member Hello from "Hot" Scottsdale AZ!

    Welcome aboard! Very cool that you worked for Parker. I'm definitely a fan of the 51, 45, Vacumatic, and original Duofolds.

    Maybe it is just my bias from suddenly being in the hobby but I kind of feel like interest in FPs is more on the rise than the decline right now.

    Btw, I grew up in AZ (one of the hot parts). Stay cool
    Last edited by azkid; August 6th, 2020 at 04:03 PM.

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    Default Re: New Member Hello from "Hot" Scottsdale AZ!

    Howdy fellow Zonie!

    Just scoot up the mountain. Pleasant 81 degrees up here today.

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    Default Re: New Member Hello from "Hot" Scottsdale AZ!

    Welcome.
    Regards, Chrissy | My Review Blog: inkyfountainpens

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    Default Re: New Member Hello from "Hot" Scottsdale AZ!

    Hello and welcome.

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