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there is extensive discussion on the right or wrong of a Dubiel
memorial pen on Pentrace. On Sat, 13 Dec 2003 12:28:49 -0600, Tim McNamara wrote: (so what) writes: Just what would the Franke Dubiel pen *be*? This is a great idea, but Frank never really professed an allegiance to any one particular |
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LAllin wrote: [snip] I think it would be terrific if the PCA were able to secure rights to continue publishing it; then, use the proceeds to fund an Frank Dubiel Pens for Kids program. Helping create the next generation of collector come into being would be a fitting legacy. I think this would be a fantastic idea! I feel what Frank wrote makes for excellent reference material that should be documented, presented in an organized manner to benefit future generations of pen collectors, and easily accessible. Likewise, the idea of a "Frank Dubiel Pens for Kids program" has a lot of merit, and would be beneficial to keep the ranks of fountain pen users steady or growing in the future. There are a number of educators who currently use fountain pens as rewards and to bring something special into a young life. Seems like under the auspices of the PCA, sales of da book and vendor contributions could go a long way in reaching kids. What do you think? I agree with this idea. What does everyone else think? -- Sincerely yours, Ron Wilbanks "Like a prized watch, a good fountain pen is a trusted companion for life." Spam filter: -1 for the real thing! |
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"Dave Roberts" writes:
Which, in a rather round about way, brings me to a question. Is there anyway to get "Da Book" in Europe? Although I'm an American, it seems my trips to the States don't coincide with any pen meets - I'm going to Micihgan next week, three weeks after the meet there. Anyone know of someplace where I can get a copy, or is anyone willing to sell me one? Well, there are sources. Googling for "Da Book Frank Dubiel" turns up a few: http://www.swisherpens.com/catalog/p...ank-dubiel.htm http://www.jimgaston.com/dubiel.htm http://www.pendemonium.com/penrepair.htm#book and finally, Fountain Pen Hospital (whose URL is predictable) also carries Da Book. Price is about $20 plus a few bucks for shipping. |
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Not sure what the legalities of that would be as regards his estate even if
he didn't seem to have any close relatives? But on the pens for kids route, I have been trying to work with the principle of my offspring's school for a year or so and he agrees wholeheartedly. This is an area in which we all could get involved. Licensed to Quill "LAllin" wrote in message .. . On 12-Dec-2003, Tim McNamara wrote: Tony Stanford writes: I joined the group four years ago, and Frank gave generously of his time to reply both privately by email and in the group to my many naive questions. Like others, I will miss his knowledge, wit and eccentricity. We need people like Frank to spice an increasingly bland age. My signed copy of Da Book suddenly assumes a new value. Will anyone continue to run off copies, I wonder? I suspect that Frank had a batch of them alredy printed. Perhaps his family will make them available through someone in the pen community? I think it would be terrific if the PCA were able to secure rights to continue publishing it; then, use the proceeds to fund an Frank Dubiel Pens for Kids program. Helping create the next generation of collector come into being would be a fitting legacy. There are a number of educators who currently use fountain pens as rewards and to bring something special into a young life. Seems like under the auspices of the PCA, sales of da book and vendor contributions could go a long way in reaching kids. What do you think? |
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R wrote:
Frank will be missed. A true national resource. R as someone who never met frank i was determined to keep my trap firmly shut here - but it struck me that those of you who were close to frank may find some comfort in the fact that his writing was appreciated all over the world. in the rolling hills of gloucestershire england, as well as in the states. i just hope that da book somehow keeps rolling on, and doesn't become a collectible. that would be a shame. jolyon "DovR" wrote in message ... copied from Pentrace.com A notice from "The Herald News" of southern Massachusetts. We will never see his like again. DUBIEL -- Passed away in Fall River December 7, 2003 as a result of a heart attack while shoveling snow in the Blizzard of 2003 after receiving word of his mother's death. Frank Dubiel. He is survived by his Aunt Sarah (Almeida) (Camara) Napert and cousin Mrs. Frank (Evangeline) Fieldhouse of Tucson, AZ. Son of the late Paul and the late Alice (Almeida) Dubiel. Age 56. Private burial for Frank and his mother Alice will take place in Notre Dame Cemetery, Fall River. Calling hours are omitted. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Manuel Rogers & Sons Funeral Home, 1521 No. Main St., Fall River. In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his memory may be made to the Faxon Animal Rescue League, Durfee St. Fall River. I am very saddened by this news - Frank was irascible, impossible sometimes but a good friend. A wonderful and devoted son to his mother. After his mother passed away maybe Frank felt he had to be there with her. Frank was Frank. This news of his sudden death makes me very sad. We corresponded off and on the last few years, comparing our parent's ailments, pen matters and his various foibles les with the pen world at large. A treasure house of pen and ink knowledge. Da Book, his blue covered, hand roneod on a 1917 or so printing machine, a must for every collector, pen lover, buyer, seller and would be repairer. The finest restorers/repairers all had Da Dubiel on their shelf to refer to. At last year's DC supershow I bought 10 (he gave me one for free) to sell to our pen club members. I had no trouble selling them off and for door lottery prizes. I have two 45 demonstrators from Frank that I was gonna sell but in his memory will keep and maybe even ink. The inscribed FP Repair and Restoration will be a lasting memory of the man and his work. I would like to propose some sort of memorial award by the pen community at large be initiated for Frank. Ideas, people. MHDSRIP |
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Essentially my feelings, thinking it disingenuous on my part to comment in
this situation on someone I never knew and to comments just for the sake of chiming in is simply not me. But I did email Frank Dubiel recently to order the 'Da Book'. I never received a reply and I'm still interested in buying the book. Anyone taking care of this or know of how to go about acquiring Da Book. Thanks, look forward to hearing from anyone regarding this matter -------------------------- Simon "Jolyon Wright" wrote in message o.uk... R wrote: Frank will be missed. A true national resource. R as someone who never met frank i was determined to keep my trap firmly shut here - but it struck me that those of you who were close to frank may find some comfort in the fact that his writing was appreciated all over the world. in the rolling hills of gloucestershire england, as well as in the states. i just hope that da book somehow keeps rolling on, and doesn't become a collectible. that would be a shame. jolyon "DovR" wrote in message ... copied from Pentrace.com A notice from "The Herald News" of southern Massachusetts. We will never see his like again. DUBIEL -- Passed away in Fall River December 7, 2003 as a result of a heart attack while shoveling snow in the Blizzard of 2003 after receiving word of his mother's death. Frank Dubiel. He is survived by his Aunt Sarah (Almeida) (Camara) Napert and cousin Mrs. Frank (Evangeline) Fieldhouse of Tucson, AZ. Son of the late Paul and the late Alice (Almeida) Dubiel. Age 56. Private burial for Frank and his mother Alice will take place in Notre Dame Cemetery, Fall River. Calling hours are omitted. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Manuel Rogers & Sons Funeral Home, 1521 No. Main St., Fall River. In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his memory may be made to the Faxon Animal Rescue League, Durfee St. Fall River. I am very saddened by this news - Frank was irascible, impossible sometimes but a good friend. A wonderful and devoted son to his mother. After his mother passed away maybe Frank felt he had to be there with her. Frank was Frank. This news of his sudden death makes me very sad. We corresponded off and on the last few years, comparing our parent's ailments, pen matters and his various foibles les with the pen world at large. A treasure house of pen and ink knowledge. Da Book, his blue covered, hand roneod on a 1917 or so printing machine, a must for every collector, pen lover, buyer, seller and would be repairer. The finest restorers/repairers all had Da Dubiel on their shelf to refer to. At last year's DC supershow I bought 10 (he gave me one for free) to sell to our pen club members. I had no trouble selling them off and for door lottery prizes. I have two 45 demonstrators from Frank that I was gonna sell but in his memory will keep and maybe even ink. The inscribed FP Repair and Restoration will be a lasting memory of the man and his work. I would like to propose some sort of memorial award by the pen community at large be initiated for Frank. Ideas, people. MHDSRIP |
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"Simon Bryquer" writes:
Essentially my feelings, thinking it disingenuous on my part to comment in this situation on someone I never knew and to comments just for the sake of chiming in is simply not me. But I did email Frank Dubiel recently to order the 'Da Book'. I never received a reply and I'm still interested in buying the book. Anyone taking care of this or know of how to go about acquiring Da Book. Frank's book is available at many of pen retail stores. Here's but one: http://www.pendemonium.com/books.htm#repair ---= BOYCOTT FRENCH--GERMAN (belgium) =--- ---= Move UNITED NATIONS To Paris =--- Sheldon ```````````` "Life would be devoid of all meaning were it without tribulation." |
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