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'Just' Wales???? Just[?][?]LOL, you just open your mouth to change feet:D But I'll let you off cos you called me a Lad. I feel 20 years younger already:D
There are some really good things that came from Wales
Cathrine Zeta Jones ( Cor [:X] )
Richard Burton, Tom Jones, Shirley Bassey and we have a few stunning sheep too[:I]

Wepre Woods? :D Me thinks someone has been playing on Google earth[8D]
 
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None of those mentioned impress me much, but a good leg of lamb might.;)

Just was not a slight on Wales, but rather a compliment of your talents. If that is too much for you to handle I could always direct my flattery towards another, such as DCB. [:0];)


Modesty is a sign of true artisan and means these prices are too low![V]
 
What I write here, I have cleared with Steven. And, I will tell you all now what he will not. I thought that as long as these wonderful pens were up for auction that it is something that everyone had a right to know.

First a bit of history. For those of you who have been on the forum long enough, you may remember that Steven (our very own very cheeky Skiprat :D) was in the US on business a few months back. While he was here, Eagle took it upon himself to drive the several hundred miles from S. Carolina up to D.C.... Just for the chance to meet Steven at Lou’s (DCBluesman) for the day. (See the home page/final flight photos.) Since then, the two of them have maintained a close friendship.

As you know, all of the proceeds of this auction will go to help Eagle's wife with his final expenses during this time of great need.

However, what Steven has chosen to offer up here are not only wonderful and unique pens in their own right. But they are more. These are pens that Eagle singled out from all of Steven's works to pay special compliments to him on. I do not know what was said about each pen, but knowing Eagle, I am sure that it was something at great length! Each and every one of these pens not only have a great personal meaning, but a bit of pen history too. No matter how the bidding goes, I thought that this is something you all should be aware of.

Thank you Steven!!! [^]
 
[:I][:I]OK, now that the soppy stuff is out of the way......

time for an update; :D

Lot 1 $250 PR Princess[:X]
Lot 2 $250 The Turning Circle :)
Lot 3 $500 Devo Woodworking :D:D[:0]
Lot 4 $210 Good Turns:)
Lot 5 $165 Private bidder via email:)
Lot 6 $250 Old Smokey:)

Thanks for all the bids:D
 
Originally posted by skiprat

[:I][:I]OK, now that the soppy stuff is out of the way......

time for an update; :D

Lot 1 $250 PR Princess[:X]
Lot 2 $250 The Turning Circle :)
Lot 3 $500 Devo Woodworking :D:D[:0]
Lot 4 $210 Good Turns:)
Lot 5 $165 Private bidder via email:)
Lot 6 $250 Old Smokey:)

Thanks for all the bids:D
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HEY!!!! What do you mean a private bidder out bid me via email???!!![:0][:0][:0]

...Getting the calculator out again to see just how much I can <s>increase</s>, ... <s>jack up</s>,...er, blame on the dollar exchange rate,... and increase Skip's PR prices...
[}:)][}:)][}:)]
 
I'd think twice about increasing my PR prices, young lady!!!![}:)]

I might just 'increase' your bid to a few grand!!!! I'm sure I could find a friendly mod to 'alter your post' :D

PS. Neighbour just brought a big box around:D VERY VERY NICE[:0]:D;)
 
<center>WEDNESDAY EVENING FOLKS!!</center>

<center>Time to get your bids in, while the Brits are snoozin!!</center>
<center>(That's Limey green, you know!)</center>
 
I was thinking, several times during this auction, that I would really like one of thos pens if only I could splurge on a serious bid. But alas...

It seems to me that an auction with a lot of things in a somewhat less pricey bracket would offer the rest of us an opportunity to help out, have fun, and maybe get something unique. I can see spending $100 for the right pen blank, or a credit toward some nifty engraving, etc.

In the mean time it would be nice if Skiprat offered me one of his wonderful pens!!!
 
Originally posted by marcruby

I was thinking, several times during this auction, that I would really like one of thos pens if only I could splurge on a serious bid. But alas...

It seems to me that an auction with a lot of things in a somewhat less pricey bracket would offer the rest of us an opportunity to help out, have fun, and maybe get something unique. I can see spending $100 for the right pen blank, or a credit toward some nifty engraving, etc.

In the mean time it would be nice if Skiprat offered me one of his wonderful pens!!!
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Marc you actually can do all of the things you wanted.;) Help out, have fun and get something unique. Just donate a couple of dollars. That's helping out. You want fun? Donate $9.99:D Mess up Lou's sums!!!.[}:)] Something unique? That's easy!!!! The feeling in your heart knowing that you had just a little part in making it a tiny bit easier for someone else. ;)

It crossed my mind today that some people may be a bit shy to donate.
They would love to give but can only afford five bucks or so, but they think that that would be insulting. Trust me everyone, it's not.
It all adds up.

If the bids on these pens stayed low, I was going to buy them back, but thanks to the kind generousity of all the bidders, I can't afford any one of them either!:)Remember, the pens are secondary here, they are just a little 'thank you' for digging that little deeper and helping out:)
 
Yahoooooo!!!!!! We have an update:D Dankie Boeresuen!!!;)

Lot 1; $250 Pr Princess from USA:D
Lot 2; $250 The Turning Circle from England:D
Lot 3; $500 Devo Woodworking from Canada:D
Lot 4; $250 Mitch M from the good old <s>banana</s> Republic of South Africa:D
Lot 5; $165 Private from England:D
Lot 6; $250 Old Smokey from USA:D

Thank you all for your wonderfull generousity. :DEach of these pens will include an numbered ( 1 to 6 )engraved Hex Coin with an Eagle image and his dates. The coin will be fixed inside the pen box.
The one with the stand will be engraved directly on the stand.
The auction will close this Sunday, probably at noon ( site time ) but that will be confirmed.
Like I said, I will pay for worldwide shipping. This will be 'tracked' shipping. If the winning bidders require insurance, they will need to contact me. They will be shipped the instant I get the engraving done.
I'm not sure if the bids will get much or any higher, but as it all helps, lets hope so:D:D

Thanks:D
 
Sunday..........SUNDAY.............SUNDAY

Those who lived within the range of WLS radio in Chicago, will remember this was followed by

<center>AT BEAUTIFUL U.S.30 DRAGSTRIP!!!</center>

Well, time is passing. Life is NOT a drag, anymore and Sunday is an appropriate day for us to finalize our bids for these REMARKABLE "pens". Steven is an amazing craftsman, but an equally-amazing individual.

He met Eagle only once. Steven has NEVER SOLD a pen. Yet, he has been willing to take the pens that Eagle thought were "noteworthy" and he volunteered to SELL them, to help pay Eagle's final expenses.

<center>THESE BIDS ARE GOOD, TO THOSE WHO ARE ABLE,

MAKE THEM BETTER!!!</center>
<center>Both Steven AND Eagle DESERVE our best efforts!!</center>
 
OK Ed, I think I was the first one that went for $250.00. Others followed suit to 250.00, but no one went over it. Well--Lot 6, $275.00.
 
Ellis raises HIS OWN BID!!!

In an effort to "RAISE THE BAR" for everyone.

<center>THANK-YOU!!!!!</center>

CAN we get the field over $300 on the other LOTS?????
 
Originally posted by ed4copies

Sunday..........SUNDAY.............SUNDAY

Those who lived within the range of WLS radio in Chicago, will remember this was followed by

<center>AT BEAUTIFUL U.S.30 DRAGSTRIP!!!</center>
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or...if you lived in the metro DC area, BUDD'S CREEK RACEWAY!
 
Hey Lyle,

<center>Your PITH pen just got a better FINISH,</center>
since you are helping US bring this Generous auction to a FINISH!!

THANK-YOU!!
 
<center>AND JOHN (devowoodworking)

ALSO RAISES

HIS OWN BID!!!

THANK-YOU, JOHN </center>
<center>HOLDING UP THE HONOUR OF ALL THE CANUCKS!!!</center>


(on a side note, that bit of currency exchange should be interesting!! The Looney is $1.001ish...... the Pound Sterling is $1.9804ish, oh well, I know where to find an international site that will do it, just gonna be some SMALL change involved)
 
<center>Of course, we expect the Canadians to bid in </center>

<center>EVEN LOONIES</center>

(I just can't get over them calling their currency Looneys and Toonies)
 
Careful, Lyle.

The princess is muttering something about "slithering something together" for Lyle.

Sounds like you are in line for an experimental pen -- of course, my turning it is ALSO an experiment -- so Rots a ruck!!!!
 
Originally posted by ed4copies

<center>Of course, we expect the Canadians to bid in </center>

<center>EVEN LOONIES</center>

(I just can't get over them calling their currency Looneys and Toonies)
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Loonies/Looneys .. make up your mind .. but whichever it is .. If it is all the same BID MORE OF IT.

By my count this auction is currently at $1797.43.

THIS IS FANTASTIC! I know you are all aware that you are helping a really wonderful lady and honoring Eagle in a way that most communities don't even think of anymore. It is nice to see the days of "take care of your own" are not lost here at IAP.

PLACE THOSE BIDS and let's see if we can get this entire lot up around $2500 by Sunday.
 
Skiprat, Can you post the most up-to-date bids on the opening page (above the images or along with them)? Kinda like how it's done in the Classifieds forums. I dunno if the edit feature will work, I've had trouble editing posts in the casual forum before.



Hey y'all, keep on bidding. I so wish I could bid along with you but alas, I canst. So I'm cheering you all on.

I lived only about and hour and a half, maybe two, from Eagle for a couple years. I sorely regret not going to see him.
 
Simply AMAZING [:0]:D

...and the tally is

Lot 1; $250.00 Pr Princess:D[:X]
Lot 2; $307.43 Lyle Walden[}:)]:D
Lot 3; $550.00 Devo Woodworking:D:D
Lot 4; $250.00 Mitch M:D[^]
Lot 5; $200.00 Private [:0]:D she is copying you guys
Lot 6; $275.00 Old Smokey:D:D[8D]

I've always been proud to be a member here, but you guys just keep proving it is the best forum on the net:D

Goodnight from this side of the pond, and thanks Ed for rallying the troops;)
 
<center>I BELIEVE</center>

<center>We have all the successful bidders back on THIS side
of the Atlantic.</center>
<center>Just US and the British colony to our north
(yea, I know, "God save the Queen, ehh")</center>
<center>Good night all, Feel free to

SURPRISE

Us with higher bids in the morning.</center>

I will be back to the office Sunday, just to try to maximize the return on this -- all kidding aside I am deeply respectful of Steven's efforts here, as I am ALWAYS amazed by the generosity here.

THANK YOU ALL.

Let's finish with a BANG, Sunday!!! Meanwhile, feel free to bid in my "day off".

Ed
 
Originally posted by skiprat

Yahoooooo!!!!!! We have an update:D Dankie Boeresuen!!!;)

Lot 1; $250 Pr Princess from USA:D
Lot 2; $250 The Turning Circle from England:D
Lot 3; $500 Devo Woodworking from Canada:D
Lot 4; $250 Mitch M from the good old <s>banana</s> Republic of South Africa:D
Lot 5; $165 Private from England:D
Lot 6; $250 Old Smokey from USA:D

Thank you all for your wonderfull generousity. :DEach of these pens will include an numbered ( 1 to 6 )engraved Hex Coin with an Eagle image and his dates. The coin will be fixed inside the pen box.
The one with the stand will be engraved directly on the stand.
The auction will close this Sunday, probably at noon ( site time ) but that will be confirmed.
Like I said, I will pay for worldwide shipping. This will be 'tracked' shipping. If the winning bidders require insurance, they will need to contact me. They will be shipped the instant I get the engraving done.
I'm not sure if the bids will get much or any higher, but as it all helps, lets hope so:D:D

Thanks:D
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Nooo...was the banana now fruit salad! Big Bob nationalised the banana!!
 
Friends - I will be meeting Lynn, Paulie (daughter) and Charlie (granddaughter) in about an hour. I will provide an update later tonight. In the meantime, there's less than 24 hours left to claim one of the first Skiprat pens ever sold. When they are sitting on a higher shelf than Mont Blancs in a few years, you will wish you had purchased one at these low prices.

Lot 1; $250.00 Pr Princess
Lot 2; $307.43 Lyle Walden
Lot 3; $550.00 Devo Woodworking
Lot 4; $250.00 Mitch M
Lot 5; $200.00 Private she is copying you guys
Lot 6; $275.00 Old Smokey
 
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