Has Anyone Heard Of Henry Simpole?

[raging.dragon]

No no, they emerged after the last uprising of the cybermen after their trade union got into a dispute about having to lift things above shoulder height while conducting their daily duties! It went to arbitration, but a solution could not be reached, so they all had a big 'punch-up' and it was finally resolved, [after I had cleared up the mess, already mentioned here!] and now the Emotrons are in charge of all things of an emotionally charged nature!!!

For our own safety's sake, I think that it would be wise for us to not talk about the industrial disputes on here, too much, as they can be a bit touchy about it, and they might be prompted to call in the Monty Python Team, and we wouldn't want that to happen, would we? Even worse, the Spanish Inquisition might re-appear, and that would surprise everyone quite a lot I should think, because of course,

'NOOOOOOOOOOBODY EXPECTS THE SPANISH INQUISITION!!!!'

 

Happy Friday everybody,

Truffle Finder.

 

PS. I'm feeling quite happy this morning, as Onoto have placed an order for another 50 No:1 overlays!

 

Not the Spanish Inquistion! Is it time to run after Brave Sir Robin as he chickens out and buggers off?

[Ghost Plane]

Nope. I'm lobbing the Holy Hand Grenade

[Bruno]

'NOOOOOOOOOOBODY EXPECTS THE SPANISH INQUISITION!!!!'

 

Our chief weapon is fear... and surprise.

Our twooo chief weapons are fear and surprise... and ruthless efficiency.

Our threeee chief weapons are fear, surprise and ruthless efficiency... and an almost fanatical devotion to the Pope.

Amongst out weapons are fear, surprise, ruthless efficiency and an almost fanatical devotion to the Pope...

 

Damn, no Pope!

[esterbex]

Damn, no Pope!

 

[Truffle Finder]

You have to admit, we're topical, if nothing else!

Truffle Finder.

[Truffle Finder]

Having got up this morning in good time, [before 7.00am quite early for a Sunday morning!] I first of all got started marking out and then drilling the holes in preparation for me to have some designs to demonstrate my craft at the Little Rock Pen Show next week.

That done, I then got started on some pens which were near to completion, but still were in need of finishing and polishing before being ready for possible sale at the aforementioned pen show! They will have to go up to the Assay Office tomorrow, and given the Express service, so that I can pick them up on Tuesday!

I have also assembled an Acanthus Leaf Pattern International sized Parker Duofold, now all ready for the show!

All in all, quite a busy day. :embarrassed_smile:

[Truffle Finder]

The very nice lady at the Assay Office has just made my day!

I phoned them to enquire how long their current Early Hall Service is at the moment, and she told me that the things that I am planning to drop off there today will be ready by the same time tomorrow!

I am just so happy, that the three pens that I want Hall Marked will be ready in time for the Little Rock Pen Show!

Yippee!

Truffle Finder. :rolleyes:

[Chris Chalmers]

You obviously make your request so nicely!!!

I can't believe that the LR show is here again so quickly...... :clap1:

People are going to be very happy with you in a few days time.....

[Ghost Plane]

Well, not those of us who had scheduling conflicts

[esterbex]

Crying with and for you GP....

[Ghost Plane]

Maybe I'll sell a book or two this year and be able to afford future jaunts :hmm1:

[Truffle Finder]

I've had a bit of a shock this morning!

Whilst packing my cases in preparation for my trip tomorrow, [to Little Rock Pen Show] I realised that I have very few boxes available, to take with me. [Three to be precise!]

So, I telephoned' Just Brothers' in NE London, to see if they could supply me with some more as soon as possible, I was fully expecting to have to go over there to pick them up, but the very nice lady at the company, suggested that she could arrange for a courier to deliver them. So, we then arranged for the payment by credit card, and as I write this, the boxes should be winging their way to me now!

Truffle Finder.

[Truffle Finder]

Well, I'm back from the Little Rock pen show, having spent the last [nearly] 24 hours on planes, and in airport lounges making my way back to 'Blighty'!

I can report that it was without a doubt, the most successful pen show that I have ever attended in the USA!

I sold no fewer than 8 of my overlaid pens, one of which was an 18ct gold one!

I had been invited to do a 'trunk sale' at the Vanness's pen store in Little Rock, on the Thursday afternoon, following a brief appearance on their Breakfast TV program in the morning! Quite a busy day really.

The welcome that I received during the course of the show was quite amazing, hearty handshakes, and lots of intelligent questions about how I actually make my overlays, it was really a wonderful experience, 'good old Southern Hospitality'! Everybody seemed so genuinely pleased to see me there, and they all seemed to want me to know that I was a very welcome guest at their show!

Quite a humbling experience.

Truffle Finder.

PS. I can't wait to drop into my bed though! The jet-lag is definitely catching up on me!

PPS. I repeated my desire for steamed lobsters most nights while I was there BTW! One such experience wasn't exactly up to standard though, but generally they were very good! [Not exactly typical 'southern food'], but very welcome to this 'Brit' abroad!

[esterbex]

It's good those boxes arrived in time, as the Truffle needed each and every one! Here are some pics from the Trunk Show hosted by Vanness Pens on the Thursday before the Arkansas Pen Show....These folks were waiting and ready to acquire their very own works of art. Henry sold 5 pens to some very happy customers during the course of the day....and an additional 3 the next 2 days of the pen show. I heard a couple of visitors tell him they had seen him on the tv blurb done by a local station on the Friday and they were inspired to come visit the show. Star Power in action, I'd say! Enjoy!

 

 

 

"I know we just had breakfast, but do you suppose I could get a hotdog for lunch?"

 

Let's see the conversion on the price....

 

"Pounds are more than Dollars?"

 

 

"Chocolate-covered bacon you say?"

 

 

"I want both of these, but will I live to enjoy them when my wife finds out?"

 

 

I just love the way he loves these pens!

 

"Does it make me look younger?" Of course it does!

 

 

The Good Doctor...."It was this big...."

 

 

On the listening end....

 

 

He's a good story teller too....

 

 

These two went home with the good Doctor....

 

It's all in the details....

 

The Write Pen's Danny Fudge making a funny....

 

Extolling the virtues of hard rubber and overlays...

 

 

Arnie playing in ink and showing more Simpini love.

 

 

Watch_art and Lisa Vanness checking out the details....

 

 

Fingering the Simpinis....

 

Finally met it's match! The Conway Stewart Great Exhibition in vermeil

 

Two very happy owners with three Simpoles between them! A very good day indeed!

Edited March 12, 2013 by esterbex

[Postscript]

Loved the captions.

 

Post Script

[Ghost Plane]

Me, too!

 

I think I need a Great Exhibition to keep the Spirits company. :hmm1:

Right after I win the lottery. :roflmho:

[Chris Chalmers]

Wonderful photos........and comments........and joy unconfined it seems!!!

 

Well done Henry and everyone else....you are never a 'one man show' these days - so many feet were paddling madly while you sailed along on the taste of hot buttered Lobster and hot-dogs!!!

 

I agree with GP - that Great Exhibition needs to go with Spirit pens!!!!! Kidneys for sale - get yours fresh here today!!! :roflmho:

 

Congratulations to everyone - Vanness' store certainly made your day!!!

I just love seeing men getting excited about silver and gold overlays!!!!

[PAKMAN]

Just glad Henry found two more Jasmin Pens from his super secret stash so I could come home with one! Number 36/50...

 

Edited March 12, 2013 by pakmanpony

[Chris Chalmers]

Congratulations Perry!

[esterbex]

Here's what I got to play with and hold onto after the show....3 amazing craftsmen, 2 gorgeous pens between them....The Simpini Blue Baby acquired a new B or BB 18k nib and a clip, and the Shawn Newton was transformed before my very eyes from a gold trimmed fine steel nibber to a silver trimmed beauty sporting a broad italic ground by watch_art himself. The celluloid portions are called a "turtle tracks" design. The seasoned and the newbie....there is hope.