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Numismatist · 19 March 2010, 07:19 AM

Congrats to Faith - Taffy Abernathy, winner of the third Oriental pen rug for best convincing story! Thank you everyone for participating.

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Originally Posted by Taffi Abernathy

Put a pencil through my right eye and then smack my sorry ass with a wet towel. I missed the opportunity and clearly didn't read the f ______g thread! I'll catch another contest but will actually take the time to read the rules, deadlines, etc. I hope this faux pas doesn't make me a bad person. Was it so wrong? Faith

NO, NO, NO, not THAT post...THIS one:

Quote:

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.

Sorry Faith, couldn't resist!

For GIVEAWAY #4:

Post a photo of your best penmanship! Write at least three lines and include your screen name in the text...

Giveaway closes at 8pm Eastern U. S. A. time on Sunday, March 21, 2010.

Best penmanship wins the fourth of seven Oriental carpets: the Kayseri pen rug from Turkey as pictured below:

Giveaway open to current Pledge Members Worldwide. Shipping will be covered. Winner of this fourth of seven will receive a PM from me to request their shipping address.

Thanks for making the pen sub-forum a great place to meet!

Chris - Numismatist

Taffi Abernathy · 19 March 2010, 08:35 AM

Chris,

Can one enter multiple contests if one already won? Anonymous.

Numismatist · 19 March 2010, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Taffi Abernathy

Chris,

Can one enter multiple contests if one already won? Anonymous.

SURE! Let's see that penmanship. Only four rugs left.

Sweramic · 19 March 2010, 08:41 AM

Chris, excuse me but what exactly does "penmanship" mean? My English vocabulary is not that great I'm afraid.

I really want to participate and thanks for the opportunity to win one of those rugs

Numismatist · 19 March 2010, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Dreambaby

Chris, excuse me but what exactly does "penmanship" mean? My English vocabulary is not that great I'm afraid.

I really want to participate and thanks for the opportunity to win one of those rugs

Penmanship or handwriting is how well you write; here's a pretty famous person and his penmanship:

Taffi Abernathy · 19 March 2010, 08:45 AM

Seriously Chris, would you be able to judge this contest as a discrete entity completely detached from previous contests (or will I have to snap a wet towel at you)?

And not be influenced by someone who may have previously won?

Stealth and Incognito in Philadelphia.

Sweramic · 19 March 2010, 08:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Numismatist

Penmanship or handwriting is how well you write; here's a pretty famous person and his penmanship:

Hahaha, I'm not sure if I want to show you my handwriting

Numismatist · 19 March 2010, 09:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Taffi Abernathy

Seriously Chris, would you be able to judge this contest as a discrete entity completely detached from previous contests (or will I have to snap a wet towel at you)?

And not be influenced by someone who may have previously won?

Stealth and Incognito in Philadelphia.

Right now, I am quite afraid...so I decree: Faith wins

Lol-x · 19 March 2010, 09:20 AM

Faith do you really think your handwriting looks that good

I don't know, I haven't seen it.........yet to know

People can be quite conscious about their handwriting, mine looks quite unsophisticated, but people have commented that it is very readable, so I guess that's a plus

Taffi Abernathy · 19 March 2010, 09:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lol-x

Faith do you really think your handwriting looks that good

I don't know, I haven't seen it.........yet to know

Please can be quite conscious about their handwriting, mine looks quite unsophisticated, but people have commented that it is very readable, so I guess that's a plus

I love contests, they are fun to enter. One of the first threads I posted on this subforum was requesting people post writing samples, but Steve, you didn't post one. How can we judge the quality of your writing if you don't provide a sample?

Lol-x · 19 March 2010, 09:31 AM

Oh don't worry I'll post a sample in this one.

The flip side of having an unsophisticated writing style is that people think you are a lot younger

well perhaps in my case that isn't so good (juvenile like)

Taffi Abernathy · 19 March 2010, 09:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lol-x

Oh don't worry I'll post a sample in this one.

The flip side of having an unsophisticated writing style is that people think you are a lot younger

well perhaps in my case that isn't so good (juvenile like)

Now that we resolved this, would you please go to my thread and post your eye color and with which paw you grab your MBs?

Taffi Abernathy · 19 March 2010, 12:57 PM

Here you have it (or more appropriately, here, have at it)! I may switch this out for another entry since I used this in my thread. (Written with MontBlanc RB)

shandy · 19 March 2010, 01:55 PM

Faith, just got in from my pen club meeting and saw this. I think there will be another pen rug on it's way to you! What beautiful handwriting you have!

shandy · 20 March 2010, 03:36 AM

Thanks again Chris, though I think Faith has creamed this one as well with her excellent sample.
Here is mine

Taffi Abernathy · 20 March 2010, 03:38 AM

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Originally Posted by shandy

Thanks again Chris, though I think Faith has creamed this one as well with her excellent sample.
Here is mine

I disagree, my dear Ian. Your writing is very striking and distinctive, certainly reminiscient of early times. You are a very deserving candidate!
(Love that color ink!)

shandy · 20 March 2010, 03:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Taffi Abernathy

I disagree, my dear Ian. Your writing is very striking and distinctive, certainly reminiscient of early times. You are a very deserving candidate!
(Love that color ink!)

I must admit Faith I have always loved that style of writing but I still say yours is a shoe in, it really is lovely penmanship (penwomanship!)! I must admit the ink colour is not representative as I sepia toned the image to give it an olde worlde feel, it is actually Bordeax from Mont blanc!

Zsazsa · 20 March 2010, 08:07 AM

Helppppp
How does one post a photo of handwriting? I do not think my camera is good enough!
Zsazsa

Taffi Abernathy · 20 March 2010, 08:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zsazsa

Helppppp
How does one post a photo of handwriting? I do not think my camera is good enough!
Zsazsa

Hi Zsazsa,

I, too, do not have a good camera. I wrote my sample, scanned it on my printer then uploaded it to this site.

Faith

Taffi Abernathy · 20 March 2010, 08:57 AM

This was written expressly for this entry in contest #4 . . .

Zsazsa · 20 March 2010, 08:59 AM

image.jpg
Thanks Faith!
You must be a teacher, with that great legible writing or went to Catholic schools! LOL

I tried to attach it, we'll see! This is my first forum ever and third message!

Smiles:lol
Zsazsa

Taffi Abernathy · 20 March 2010, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Zsazsa

Attachment 124354
Thanks Faith!
You must be a teacher, with that great legible writing or went to Catholic schools! LOL

I tried to attach it, we'll see! This is my first forum ever and third message!

Smiles:lol
Zsazsa

You did very well! I attended neither Catholic school nor do I teach in a traditional sense. Glad you have joined us and good luck with your entry.

shandy · 20 March 2010, 09:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zsazsa

Helppppp
How does one post a photo of handwriting? I do not think my camera is good enough!
Zsazsa

Hi Zsazsa.
You beat me to it, you posted as I was writing an explanation! Your hand writing looks beautiful!

Skullring · 22 March 2010, 12:38 AM

Great penmanship everyone. Good luck.

shandy · 22 March 2010, 09:46 AM

Thats a great sample Phillip

Numismatist · 22 March 2010, 10:03 AM

Winner of the fourth of seven Oriental pen rugs is:

Ian - shandy

For best penmanship; it takes us back to the elegant time honored days prior to the use of 'bic' pens...

Honorable mention for BEST paper and BEST writing straight with no lines!:

Faith - Taffy Abernathy

Thanks to everyone for superb penmanship...next giveaway starts Friday night for this Buhara runner (perfect for a pen) rug from Ozbekistan:

Chris

shandy · 22 March 2010, 10:13 AM

Thank you so much Chris, I am shocked! I really thought Faith had sown this one up. I am as happy as a ferret down a rabbit hole

Well done as well Faith, you really have lovely penmanship

What a great forum this is, really great folks.. I am off to celebrate, I so rarely win things!

Taffi Abernathy · 22 March 2010, 10:17 AM

A well-deserved win, Ian, congratulations for your beautiful, artistic script! I can't wait to see a picture of your prize.

Skullring · 22 March 2010, 11:10 AM

Very nice Ian. Well deserved.

JBat · 22 March 2010, 11:23 AM

Ian and Faith, congrats. You both have wonderful penmanship.

19 March 2010, 08:35 AM	#2
Taffi Abernathy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Faith Location: Philadelphia, PA Watch: TT DJ, SS DJ Posts: 4,053	Chris, Can one enter multiple contests if one already won? Anonymous. __________________ Sarcasm is my second language.

19 March 2010, 08:45 AM	#6
Taffi Abernathy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Faith Location: Philadelphia, PA Watch: TT DJ, SS DJ Posts: 4,053	Seriously Chris, would you be able to judge this contest as a discrete entity completely detached from previous contests (or will I have to snap a wet towel at you)? And not be influenced by someone who may have previously won? Stealth and Incognito in Philadelphia. __________________ Sarcasm is my second language.

19 March 2010, 09:20 AM	#9
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,267	Faith do you really think your handwriting looks that good I don't know, I haven't seen it.........yet to know People can be quite conscious about their handwriting, mine looks quite unsophisticated, but people have commented that it is very readable, so I guess that's a plus __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

19 March 2010, 09:31 AM	#11
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,267	Oh don't worry I'll post a sample in this one. The flip side of having an unsophisticated writing style is that people think you are a lot younger well perhaps in my case that isn't so good (juvenile like) __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

20 March 2010, 08:59 AM	#21
Zsazsa "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Waterford Posts: 2	Giveaway entry image.jpg Thanks Faith! You must be a teacher, with that great legible writing or went to Catholic schools! LOL I tried to attach it, we'll see! This is my first forum ever and third message! Smiles:lol Zsazsa

19 March 2010, 08:41 AM	#4
Sweramic "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Europe Watch: Movies Posts: 4,531	Chris, excuse me but what exactly does "penmanship" mean? My English vocabulary is not that great I'm afraid. I really want to participate and thanks for the opportunity to win one of those rugs

19 March 2010, 01:55 PM	#14
shandy Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Ian Location: canada Posts: 1,724	Faith, just got in from my pen club meeting and saw this. I think there will be another pen rug on it's way to you! What beautiful handwriting you have!

20 March 2010, 03:36 AM	#15
shandy Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Ian Location: canada Posts: 1,724	Thanks again Chris, though I think Faith has creamed this one as well with her excellent sample. Here is mine

20 March 2010, 08:07 AM	#18
Zsazsa "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Waterford Posts: 2	Helppppp How does one post a photo of handwriting? I do not think my camera is good enough! Zsazsa

22 March 2010, 12:38 AM	#24
Skullring "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Phillip Location: Alabama Watch: Triple 6 SD Posts: 1,720	Great penmanship everyone. Good luck. __________________ It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye. - Antoine de Saint Exupéry

22 March 2010, 09:46 AM	#25
shandy Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Ian Location: canada Posts: 1,724	Thats a great sample Phillip

22 March 2010, 10:03 AM	#26
Numismatist "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Chris Location: Camden ME & STT Watch: 116600 Posts: 6,350	Winner of the fourth of seven Oriental pen rugs is: Ian - shandy For best penmanship; it takes us back to the elegant time honored days prior to the use of 'bic' pens... Honorable mention for BEST paper and BEST writing straight with no lines!: Faith - Taffy Abernathy Thanks to everyone for superb penmanship...next giveaway starts Friday night for this Buhara runner (perfect for a pen) rug from Ozbekistan: Chris __________________ Rolex 116600 Sea-dweller Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White Legrand FP Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White RB Montblanc Meisterstück Diamond Mozart BP Montblanc Meisterstück Mozart BP

22 March 2010, 10:13 AM	#27
shandy Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Ian Location: canada Posts: 1,724	Thank you so much Chris, I am shocked! I really thought Faith had sown this one up. I am as happy as a ferret down a rabbit hole Well done as well Faith, you really have lovely penmanship What a great forum this is, really great folks.. I am off to celebrate, I so rarely win things!

22 March 2010, 10:17 AM	#28
Taffi Abernathy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Faith Location: Philadelphia, PA Watch: TT DJ, SS DJ Posts: 4,053	A well-deserved win, Ian, congratulations for your beautiful, artistic script! I can't wait to see a picture of your prize. __________________ Sarcasm is my second language.

22 March 2010, 11:10 AM	#29
Skullring "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Phillip Location: Alabama Watch: Triple 6 SD Posts: 1,720	Very nice Ian. Well deserved. __________________ It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye. - Antoine de Saint Exupéry

22 March 2010, 11:23 AM	#30
JBat "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington Watch: 16710, 16610, DJ Posts: 7,329	Ian and Faith, congrats. You both have wonderful penmanship.

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