I'll be Instagram and twittering pics and video all day tomorrow
All networks are @FountainPenDay
I'll be Instagram and twittering pics and video all day tomorrow
All networks are @FountainPenDay
Tracy Lee (March 15th, 2014)
Following. Thanks. Will you be there on Sunday?
Quick notes:
A Montblanc Generation jumped into my pocket.
The guy selling LE Safari colors has better prices than fleabay and lots of colors, including orange with red clip.
My other pen is a Montblanc.
And my other blog is a tumblr!
And my latest ebook, for spooky wintery reading:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0CM2NGSSD
Carole (March 16th, 2014), Crazyorange (March 15th, 2014), Jon Szanto (March 16th, 2014), Sailor Kenshin (March 15th, 2014), Steph (March 15th, 2014), Tracy Lee (March 15th, 2014)
Woohoo! The Andersons!!! I can't wait to meet Lisa. I love her sense of humor on the podcasts.
What did you buy?
Crazyorange (March 16th, 2014)
I went late, about 3:15, 3:30, and wandered around getting my feet wet and asking questions. Now I have to work up the courage to re-sac something. Tonight. Because if it works for me, then I should probably buy about a ga-zinkion more sacs tomorrow, to avoid postage...
Seriously.
I did wear my Tiara, but probably it just scared people off.
Tracy Lee (March 15th, 2014)
Had a lovely time there yesterday. I picked up a lot of stuff. The Anderson's table is where I did a lot of my shopping, as they both were so helpful and friendly to this newbie. I had ink questions and pens I wanted to try and they were very nice. My husband is making me a pen box today from an old tea box I had after picking up an insert yesterday. I am looking forward to going again next year. Good size to get my feet wet without becoming overwhelmed.
What a great event! I got a pen from Susan wirth, a ton of ink and paper from the Anderson's and a pen wrap from the bender table. It's a wonderful talking to people and trying out pens. I saw some of the fancy handmade Japanese pens....now I understand why people love them. Seeing these pens in person....wow...incredibly....my favorite was praying mantis surrounded by pumpkins and butterflies.
are there ever pen shoes in vegas?
Not sure,but there was a pair of pumps on the table at this one. I did not ask why...
Great day at the show today! I met a few people and had some really awesome moments. I also, between yesterday and today, spent 43 dollars plus tax on sacs.
Yes, sacs. I bought one 21 dollar pen and 23 sacks. (The package of Pilot Varsities I bought for a child count as bribes, not pens...)
Also three pen tray inserts, three j-bars, shellac, talc, simichrome, micromesh, loupe, inkwell, and six bottles of ink.
You know, when you look at it like that, it seems pretty restrained...
But seriously, it was a very nice time. People were very nice. And really, I was good. The list of things I did NOT buy was much longer than the list of things I did...
And ooo, Ma! I can re-sac now! Did Ten last night, w00t!
Tracy Lee (March 16th, 2014)
I saw the pumps. I did not ask why.
My other pen is a Montblanc.
And my other blog is a tumblr!
And my latest ebook, for spooky wintery reading:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0CM2NGSSD
I missed the pumps. Though I met the people selling windows. Why sell windows at a pen show?
I saw the pumps and was very confused by the used shoes, but the windows were weird too. Friendly people though. I enjoyed trying out the various inks with the dip pens. Met some friendly people there as well.
More pics?
"Nolo esse salus sine vobis ...” —St. Augustine
I sort of enjoyed the pun of "Anderson Windows" a stone's throw from Anderson Pens, (even the way I throw) but as far as I know that was unintentional.
I met totally amazing people. I didn't take pictures - I was sort of too into what I was doing to look at it, if that makes any sense... It felt like the first day in a new world.
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I shot a quick instagram video...
http://instagram.com/fountainpenday
LOL.. I saw the Bally Pumps to at the Toys from the Attic table
And if you listen very hard, the tune will come to you at last.
~L. Zeppelin
Visconti is ... NOT !!... I got there late and paid the price. Zorn, Binder & Tim Girdler were all busy bees with long lists. oh well...
Was such a great time though. Got to meet up with plistumi and that was just a highlight for sure. She is just an awesome person. Outgoing and friendly and very gracious to let me try some of her pens. Especially her Nakaya Piccolos, though I found out they are indeed just to small for me. NOW I just read above she was selling her own inks ???? HUH ???? Well whats that about? I would have certainly jumped on that bing the Ink-o-holic I am.
The new Akkerman inks are fantastic but so is the Aurora Blue and Noodlers FPH exclusive Manhattan Blue I scored at the show!
Oops' I obviously spent some time with the Anderson's and thats always great. Being around people who LOVE what they do and really enjoy the time they spend with others who enjoy pens & ink & paper etc. is just awesome.
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Carole (March 16th, 2014)
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