I've been pretty partial to the Zebra F-301's for about 10 years. It's about as swanky a pen as I'm willing to take responsibility for and it gets high marks for dependability.

I wouldn't mind having an ultra-swanky pen but, like sunglasses, I'm just too absent-minded for the expensive stuff. I know my limitations. :)

I can't believe that I actually own three different Mont Blanc Pens. Two ball points and one roller ball variety. My next one needs to be a fountain pen.

Might I suggest checking out the Adult Ed classes at a local Community College. I have been taking woodworking classes at Mt. SAC for close to ten years. They're great for me as they are on the weekends.

I am not sure what is near you (I hear Fullerton College has some decent classes), but it is worth checking out. I have actually made a couple of pieces of furniture in our house and for freinds as well.

I consider myself an accomplished sawdust maker.

Silica gel packs must taste freaking delicious.

My gardeners are LOUD!

That's what happens when you take on all of them at once :evil:

That's my favorite pen too! No other gel pen comes close. The writing is so smooth. The ink is so dark.

Yeah, I'm filming my own version of Desperate Housewives over here.

If you're trying to cut down on cholesterol, don't think of 'em as eggs -
Think of 'em as liquid chickens :)

My wife is a pen conosseuir. Perhaps I shall make note of that particular pen and surprise her. She has been searching for the perfect pen as long as I have known her.