I have a pretty awesome buddy

[Telecaster52]

Went out for lunch before he heads back to school, and we ended up at an antique shop. He told me to find something for less than $25 (he wouldn't take no for an answer ) So... I'm now the proud owner of a parker pen & pencil set (for less than a brand new stainless jotter, to boot )

Judging by the print date on the insert, it's a 1979

 

[DavyRay]

Very nice gift.

What does he want? Are you going to take care of his dog, or tell all his bill collectors that he's dead?

Seriously, that's quite a good buddy you have there.

 

[Telecaster52]

He just wanted to get together before he headed back to Oregon. I was his ride to and from highschool senior year, so he just wants to show me how much he appreciates my friendship

 

[Argonaut]

Great looking set Tele, Does the inkpen still work? Can you find refills that will fit it? I've passed up some nice looking pen/pencil sets because I don't know much about them and niether did the seller. Anyway congratulations, that was certainly a nice gesture. Most of my old highschool friends would ask for $25 before heading out.

 

[Telecaster52]

Great looking set Tele, Does the inkpen still work? Can you find refills that will fit it? I've passed up some nice looking pen/pencil sets because I don't know much about them and niether did the seller.

this one takes the modern jotter refills, $5 for 2 at walmart/staples/etc.

the pencil takes standard 0.9 lead as well

Anyway congratulations, that was certainly a nice gesture. Most of my old highschool friends would ask for $25 before heading out.

my "high school sweetheart" made off with closer to a grand in the long run...

 

[Argonaut]

Thanks for the info. My highschool sweetie has gotten a heck of a lot more from me, because I married her. Count your blessings my friend.