The Ohio pen show came and went swiftly. No thieves were chased down, tackled or tazed and Dr. Isaacson didn’t have to have to save any lives. I had a wonderful time, surrounded with over a thousand years of knowledge and experience; I left feeling like part of the group.
Terry called Tuesday before the show and had found me a table. Even though it was last minute, I wasn’t going to turn it down. I didn’t have more than 20-30 pens to sell so Paul Erano was happy to give me some inventory. Plus I came with 12 freshly restored Snorkels I had just finished for him. Did I stick out like the Greenhorn that I am? Probably.
This Show was truly an experience I won’t forget. Finally meeting some of the people you get to know on these forums is fascinating. I could sit and talk to David about pens for hours. His “cachet,” “willy-nilly,” “off catalogue” descriptions show even more passion in person. It’s awesome. He showed me an OS Sheaffer Balance in Ebony Pearl, with a fish scale pattern wide cap-band. Can you imagine!?!?
Thank you David, I think we will become great friends.
The after-show Cigars and Scotch were my favorite times. These men know what’s good. I really wish I would have written down those cigar names! Half of the fun was freezing our asses off on metal mesh chairs outside.
I left the show feeling great. Another Rider for the collection, a couple 1st yr P51s, many parts I had been seeking and a P51 cap dent removal tool. I wanted to thank everyone for making this a fantastic Pen Show.
