grawk Posted February 20, 2009 Report Share Posted February 20, 2009 (edited) Al will buy it just to rub mike's nose in it I just bought a bottle of rvw family reserve, and a bottle of bowmore cask strength, plus a few beers. Edited February 20, 2009 by grawk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knuckledragger Posted February 20, 2009 Report Share Posted February 20, 2009 120 SPEED PILLS, meaning I will be free of ADD symptoms for another month. ...and if you believe that, I have a cryo-treated bridge I want to sell you. 5 watt bulb shaped CFL. It's supposed to be equivalent to a 25W incandescent, but I find it throws almost as much light as a 40W. I stuck my nose in the liquor store and saw Ardbeg 10, but no Uigeadail, so I resisted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyrion Posted February 20, 2009 Report Share Posted February 20, 2009 Al will buy it just to rub mike's nose in it I just bought a bottle of rvw family reserve, and a bottle of bowmore cask strength, plus a few beers. You are probably right about that. I can't find any pappy, or van winkle down here. Not even lot b. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guzziguy Posted February 20, 2009 Report Share Posted February 20, 2009 My 8 year old Eureka canister vacuum broke yet another part. The local repair shop was selling the Miele Carina for such a great price, I snapped one of the remaining two up. Carina + 2 boxes of bags and filters cost $299 including tax. The cheapest I've found it online is $399 and that's without the extra bags and filters. Gee, aren't I a sweet homemaker? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voltron Posted February 20, 2009 Report Share Posted February 20, 2009 Nice grab, guzzi. We have two Miele vacuums and they have both been excellent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voltron Posted February 20, 2009 Report Share Posted February 20, 2009 Al will buy it just to rub mike's nose in it I just bought a bottle of rvw family reserve, and a bottle of bowmore cask strength, plus a few beers. Mmm, could be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smeggy Posted February 20, 2009 Report Share Posted February 20, 2009 Pah, Fostex T50RPs are like so last week. I'm starting a new FOTM with the Fostex T20RPIIn which just arrived in the mail;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grawk Posted February 20, 2009 Report Share Posted February 20, 2009 it was the family reserve rye, btw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voltron Posted February 20, 2009 Report Share Posted February 20, 2009 it was the family reserve rye, btw Ooh, jealous. That sounds really nice, and looks lovely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morphsci Posted February 20, 2009 Report Share Posted February 20, 2009 it was the family reserve rye, btw Nice! I'll drink to that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diebenkorn Posted February 20, 2009 Report Share Posted February 20, 2009 FS: AUDIOSECTOR NOS DAC Curious to hear how this sounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aura Posted February 20, 2009 Report Share Posted February 20, 2009 Have little intention of keeping the big bowls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VPI Posted February 20, 2009 Report Share Posted February 20, 2009 Montegrappa Privelege Deco Fountain Pen 1946 Parker 51 complete restored and in beautiful shape for a pen 30 years older than me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyrion Posted February 20, 2009 Report Share Posted February 20, 2009 Jeff, who restored the Parker? I have a '51 pen and pencil set. I'm pretty sure the pen needs a new nib. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VPI Posted February 20, 2009 Report Share Posted February 20, 2009 The vintage specialist at Art Brown International in NYC. Re-frosted the cap added a NOS jewel and rehabbed the vacuumatic internals. It writes and looks like a new pen if not better. There are several specialists in the 51 over at FPN and I believe there is a prominent one down in Florida if I am not mistaken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyrion Posted February 20, 2009 Report Share Posted February 20, 2009 The vintage specialist at Art Brown International in NYC. Re-frosted the cap added a NOS jewel and rehabbed the vacuumatic internals. It writes and looks like a new pen if not better. There are several specialists in the 51 over at FPN and I believe there is a prominent one down in Florida if I am not mistaken. Thanks. The pen and pencil are close to perfect other than the nib. I have the case and box the set came in as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VPI Posted February 20, 2009 Report Share Posted February 20, 2009 The 51 is well worth restoring as it is a fantastic pen. What vintage is yours? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBLoudG20 Posted February 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2009 Mike, send it off to Richard Binder. He is the '51' go to man. I'm in negotiations for a Pelikan m605 in Dark blue, but I may bac out because I have more work to do to my bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyrion Posted February 20, 2009 Report Share Posted February 20, 2009 The 51 is well worth restoring as it is a fantastic pen. What vintage is yours? Good question. I haven't looked at it in a while. Is there a way to identify the vintage. It was my dads and I'm guessing he had it back in the '40s. Mike, send it off to Richard Binder. He is the '51' go to man. I'm in negotiations for a Pelikan m605 in Dark blue, but I may bac out because I have more work to do to my bike. Thanks. I will do a little research and check into the suggestions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBLoudG20 Posted February 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2009 i have a 1987 sanford wooden pencil that requires a new eraser and a good sharpening. who i should i go to about that? SWT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VPI Posted February 20, 2009 Report Share Posted February 20, 2009 Good question. I haven't looked at it in a while. Is there a way to identify the vintage. It was my dads and I'm guessing he had it back in the '40s. Thanks. I will do a little research and check into the suggestions. RichardsPens.com • Fountain Pens by Richard Binder You can find Binder here for a restoration and he also has written up a nice article on the 51 in his Reference Info section that will help you nail down a time frame. The info will most likely be around the imprint for the 51 Made in USA on the body. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyrion Posted February 20, 2009 Report Share Posted February 20, 2009 i have a 1987 sanford wooden pencil that requires a new eraser and a good sharpening. who i should i go to about that? Try one of the elementary school kids at the local school. You should ask the parents permission before approaching, however. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Chalk Posted February 20, 2009 Report Share Posted February 20, 2009 Me: A mixture of Vouvray and Chenin Blanc (4 bottles total).Jeff, who restored the Parker? I have a '51 pen and pencil set. I'm pretty sure the pen needs a new nib.If it just needs a new nib, ask Hirsch. I don't know if he's doing any restoration work for anyone else yet, but he does a lot for himself. I've heard him say he can do nibs and resackings in his sleep.i have a 1987 sanford wooden pencil that requires a new eraser and a good sharpening. who i should i go to about that?Staples. Oh, and: win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voltron Posted February 21, 2009 Report Share Posted February 21, 2009 1946 Parker 51 complete restored and in beautiful shape for a pen 30 years older than me. That Parker is great looking, Jeff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augsburger Posted February 21, 2009 Report Share Posted February 21, 2009 Good question. I haven't looked at it in a while. Is there a way to identify the vintage. It was my dads and I'm guessing he had it back in the '40s. Thanks. I will do a little research and check into the suggestions. I have a near mint one as well and would like to know the vintage. I can't seem to find any identifying serial no's though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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