GIVEAWAY 3 of 7; Luxury pen rests:

[Safetrends]

Originally Posted by Taffi Abernathy

The most intricate parts of who I am flow through my fountain pen. This wondrous instrument informs you of my strengths, failures, feelings and values. How appropos that one's pen also takes on the unique characteristics of its owner. A most perfect synthesis of writer and writing instrument.

I will take whatever meds, Faith is taking today.

[Taffi Abernathy]

I enjoy kidding too but wrote this on a serious note.

[shandy]

Originally Posted by Taffi Abernathy

The most intricate parts of who I am flow through my fountain pen. This wondrous instrument informs you of my strengths, failures, feelings and values. How appropos that one's pen also takes on the unique characteristics of its owner. A most perfect synthesis of writer and writing instrument.

I think we have a winnerBeautiful Faith, really lovely and all of that written with a pencil in your eye

[shandy]

Originally Posted by JimC

I think I crossed that fold in the time space continuum, again!

But, if a train is traveling due east from New York at 93MPH, what time is it in Shanghai, where the guy in the blue house lives...?

But seriously Faith, looking forward to your entry.

[JimC]

Originally Posted by Taffi Abernathy

The most intricate parts of who I am flow through my fountain pen. This wondrous instrument informs you of my strengths, failures, feelings and values. How appropos that one's pen also takes on the unique characteristics of its owner. A most perfect synthesis of writer and writing instrument.

Excellent, Faith!!! Wonderful sentiments and well said...

[JimC]

Originally Posted by shandy

If I remember, the answer was "the cat".

In school, I never could figure out those puzzles; I think I was the only one who just didn't get it. I might have mixed this one up a bit though...

[shandy]

Originally Posted by JimC

If I remember, the answer was "the cat".

In school, I never could figure out those puzzles; I think I was the only one who just didn't get it. I might have mixed this one up a bit though...

I have never been good at those either, they seem to short circuit what there is of a brain in me

[Safetrends]

Originally Posted by Taffi Abernathy

I enjoy kidding too but wrote this on a serious note.

Sorry Faith, you know I am a joker, sorry, I was bad.

[TimeToGo]

Here is mine:

As time passes by, the gift of being is taken for granted. Circulating through the veins, pausing a pump, for fear there will once be no life. Do not fear the failure of the fountain pen, as this is only temporarily corrected by a refill and joy of another life.

[Taffi Abernathy]

Originally Posted by Safetrends

Sorry Faith, you know I am a joker, sorry, I was bad.

No problem, Bones, I could never stay angry at you. The truth is you're just too damned likeable. Faith

[Taffi Abernathy]

Ian and Jim,

Thanks for the nice comments, and if truth be told, your submissions were excellent as well. Faith

[Safetrends]

Originally Posted by Taffi Abernathy

No problem, Bones, I could never stay angry at you. The truth is you're just too damned likeable. Faith

Thanks

[daveathall]

I must admit, I have really enjoyed reading all the entries, what a great competition, wouldnt want to be the judge on this one.

[Numismatist]

Absolutely great entries!

Thank you my friends for these fine convincing examples; as Dave said 'I wouldn't want to be the judge on this one' ...

Originally Posted by daveathall

I must admit, I have really enjoyed reading all the entries, what a great competition, wouldnt want to be the judge on this one.

...So I won't. I took the entries to a bunch of work mates that have never used a fountain pen and asked them which post got them most interested in fountain pens. As this was the original premise of this third giveaway, I thought it best.

Winner of the third of seven Oriental pen rugs is:

Faith - Taffy Abernathy

for best convincing reason to write with a fountain pen.

Originally Posted by Taffi Abernathy

The most intricate parts of who I am flow through my fountain pen. This wondrous instrument informs you of my strengths, failures, feelings and values. How appropos that one's pen also takes on the unique characteristics of its owner. A most perfect synthesis of writer and writing instrument.

Honorable mention for BEST LINKAGE TO WATCHES:

Dave - Daveathall

Thanks to everyone for superb stories...next giveaway starts Thursday night for this Kayseri pen rug from Turkey:



Chris

[JimC]

Congratulations, Faith! Well deserved for an excellent entry!

Congrats to all for the great entries. Really good stuff and interesting seeing everyone's thoughts on this topic.

Just a note to all, I received my pen rug from Chris today, and can tell you the pictures don't begin to do them justice (no disrespect to your photography, Chris.) High quality and the colors are truly vibrant.

Thanks, Chris, and look forward to the next Giveaway.

[daveathall]

Well done Faith, well deserved, I must admit I enjoyed that competition, reading all the superb entries was a real pleasure.

Thank you once again Chris for the competition.

[Lol-x]

Congrats Faith, well done.

Great competition Chris, why did I only just see it now

[kyle L]

Faith, you make me want to write with one.

[shandy]

Well done Faith, your entry was supurbe, it will be great to see a picture of your pen on it

[Taffi Abernathy]

Oh wow! This is a most pleasant surprise, thank you so much for the kind words. My MB will thank you for a luxurious place to rest its sorry barrel. Seriously, I appreciate your magnanimity, Chris and the support of my buddies here on the forum.

(P.S. I will post a picture as soon as it arrives.)

[Skullring]

Congratulations Faith. Well said
Good job everyone.

[shandy]

Originally Posted by Taffi Abernathy

Oh wow! This is a most pleasant surprise, thank you so much for the kind words. My MB will thank you for a luxurious place to rest its sorry barrel. Seriously, I appreciate your magnanimity, Chris and the support of my buddies here on the forum.

(P.S. I will post a picture as soon as it arrives.)

Can't wait to see it Faith!

[TimeToGo]

Congrats, Faith!

[Andad]

Originally Posted by Taffi Abernathy

The most intricate parts of who I am flow through my fountain pen. This wondrous instrument informs you of my strengths, failures, feelings and values. How appropos that one's pen also takes on the unique characteristics of its owner. A most perfect synthesis of writer and writing instrument.

Is this penned by the same Faith who wrote post 24.

Keep the old one , whoever you are.

I like this new one.

[2careless]

Wow those are wonderful words Faith! Well deserved win.

[Taffi Abernathy]

Try not to make too much noise as the Montblanc fell asleep on her new mattress. As you can see she's resting very comfortably on her beautiful new bed!!!

[shandy]

That looks lovely Faith,he says in hushed tones so as not to wake little embe! (dear God I need to get out into the real world more!)

[Lion]

Faith, your baby looks great resting its head on that rug.....color coordinated and all!!!