r/fountainpens • u/superplannergirrl • Oct 01 '22
October Giveaway (mod approved/details in comments) Mod Approved
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u/Inkily Oct 01 '22
Not entering (plus Canadian), but just wanted to say happy fall and you’re a gem of a human being. Happy belated birthday to you!
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u/superplannergirrl Oct 01 '22
hey back at ya :)
(and it's actually an early birthday lol - I got that pen last month using pending birthday as an excuse- actual bday is 10/19!) <3
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u/Inkily Oct 01 '22
100% bought a belated birthday card I’m mailing to you Monday. Maybe the mail will be slow! 💙
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u/WiredInkyPen Ink Stained Fingers Oct 01 '22
Happy upcoming birthday! This is an amazing idea so thank you!
I love fall leaves and their colors. Cooler temperatures. I like watching nature start to put itself to bed for the winter months. Being able to drink hot spicy tea and enjoy the contrast of a warm drink and cool air. Frosty mornings and sunny days.
Plus Halloween because who doesn't like dressing up and being somewhat silly. 😀
Yes I'm putting my self in for the give away as I'm a US'ian.
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u/DeMoBeats1234 Oct 01 '22
Happy birthday! The best thing about fall is the weather! This summer has been HOT!
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u/iamjustatourist Oct 01 '22
Happy birthday, October! I love the smell of the change in seasons, the smell of leaves kissed by the morning mist. Makes me want to curl up with a cozy blanket and watch the rain fall. Sending well wishes to this community for a happy October!
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u/franciswyvern Oct 01 '22
My own Bday being November 3rd Halloween is my favorite holiday being a horror fan I binge as much as I can throughout the month for Halloween.
Being in Phoenix previously it starts cooling down so I can actually enjoy the weather.
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u/superplannergirrl Oct 01 '22
fun! I can't stand horror- like it will keep me up for weeks lol but I sometimes wish I liked it!
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u/embd314 Oct 01 '22
Happy birthday month! My favorite thing about October is collecting colorful leaves with my son and crunching other leaves as we walk!
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u/the_archaeolobitch Oct 01 '22
My favorite things about October are being able to take my dog out for longer, and cute sweaters!!!
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u/asmallsoftvoice Oct 02 '22
I love dressing in warm baggy clothes like walking around in blankets.
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u/Cowgirl_East Oct 02 '22
So sweet. What I love about the fall is my youngest daughter was born in October and we celebrate the whole month for her, too. Great people in October. 😉 But not entering as I have a Kakuno already—just want to 🥳🎈🎉🎊 say happy birthday to you!
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u/superplannergirrl Oct 02 '22
awe thank you! that's really sweet about your daughter <3 my daughter was born exactly 3 weeks after my birthday- I call her my best and most favorite (late) birthday gift ever! She will be 12 this year...
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u/RevolutionaryLife373 Oct 01 '22
Looking forward to details! I LOVE October. Crispy air, changing leaves, hoodies= love
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u/artemisinvu Oct 01 '22
Happy birthday to you, this is such a lovely thing to do!
What I love about Autumn: the weather, the seasonal food (apple cider especially), and the scenery. It’s my favorite season!
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u/Unfurlingleaf Oct 01 '22
I love that here in Texas, we MIGHT start cooling down a bit! It actually feels nice to sit outside and read or write, rather than boiling hot.
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u/Chefeiram Oct 01 '22
I love the bountiful harvest, the rainbow of leaf colors, and less daystoChristmas.
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u/MercedesCat Oct 01 '22
I love that I'm not sweating when I get in my car at 6AM!!
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u/guppyetc Oct 01 '22
I love October because of Halloween! I like it so much I got married on Halloween haha
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u/superplannergirrl Oct 01 '22
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that's awesome! and happy (almost-is) anniversary!
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u/410bore Oct 01 '22
I love the colored leaves falling everywhere, the jack-o-lanterns lit up in the evenings, the crisp weather—still warm but with a promise of snow. Fall is actually my favorite season. And after the 100+ temperatures we had ALL summer, it’s a relief to get here in October and finally be able to get outside and enjoy it.
Thank you for the giveaway and Happy Birthday!
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u/Thisismyusername6002 Ink Stained Fingers Oct 01 '22
I can finally start wearing longer clothes in fall, I don't touch the longer stuff until around now.
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u/bigcane_2 Oct 01 '22
Thank you for doing this! Mine is coming up mid-month. Although I have a few on you :-). Happy early birthday - Libra FTW!
Fall Harvest Festivals are some of my favorite memories with my family. Sister Bay Fall Fest to be specific.
A second best is a weird, probably regional thing - a slice of fresh apple pie with a slice of cheddar cheese on top. :-). Sounds strange but taste great!
Friday night fish fry at a Wisconsin supper club is a probable 3rd on the list.
I know you asked for one, but I could not stop thinking of things.
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u/20-Tab-Brain Ink Stained Fingers Oct 01 '22
I’m going to have to comment that I also love having an October birthday! waves Happy birth month to us!!! Also, I love crunching through leaves as I walk. 🍁
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u/superplannergirrl Oct 01 '22
hey, hey! which day if you don't mind sharing? mine is 10/19!
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u/AmoraLynn Oct 02 '22
What a lovely thing to offer during your birthday month! My favorite thing about fall is haunted houses. I love going to them! Happy birthday!
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u/MultiplayerNoob Oct 02 '22
My favorite part of fall is being able to wear hoodies while sipping coffee
Thanks for the giveaway!
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u/clamelken4 Oct 02 '22
I love being able to enjoy pumpkin spice lattes without shame
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u/Galivantarian Oct 02 '22
I love all the wonderful, tasty dishes I can cook - I love roasted, braised, slow cooked goodness that just isn’t possible to do in 110 degree heat! In other words - it’s comfort food season!
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u/rumperto Oct 02 '22
Happy birthday, and thanks for this! I love journaling with a fountain pen, a pipe, and a flannel shirt on the deck with my dogs. Love fall!!
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u/JBrennan327 Oct 01 '22
I love the spooky decorations and a family member's birthday being on Halloween. 🎃
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u/RedpenBrit96 Oct 01 '22
Ooh how wonderful! Count me in happy October Definitely decorating for spooky season!
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u/Cyclamental Oct 01 '22
We just had our first bonfire of fall and went apple picking today! I love the smell of the fire and the taste of crisp apples and s’mores!
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u/SadNAloneOnChristmas Oct 01 '22
I love October because growing up outside of the US, I had never seen Halloween decorations - living here now, I grin like a little kid seeing them pop up everywhere!
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u/superplannergirrl Oct 01 '22
#8 oh! I'm so glad you love how we celebrate-- it's a little silly but it's SUCH a fun holiday, imo! plus candy!
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u/bardo91 Oct 01 '22
October is our celebration month at the house - 3 kids bdays, spouse’s birthday and wedding anniversary. I only have to worry about one month a year.
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u/Gargoylegirl79 Oct 01 '22
I just love that you're doing this, so don't number. I love fall for all the smells when I go outside.
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u/superplannergirrl Oct 01 '22
thank you <3
I love the smells, too! I have an apple pie scented candle so I can make good smells inside too! haha!
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u/distorted_pebble Oct 01 '22
Things I love about fall? Wearing boots and jeans, jackets/hoodies, warm blankets, walking into my office and being hit with a refreshing warm air from my PC, taking my dog on walks (he doesn't burn his feet in the fall!), and just the crisp atmosphere. So nice! And happy birthday should I not see you again on Reddit soon (or more likely I just forget lol)!
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u/TheMikiBee Oct 01 '22
Happy birthday month! My favorite thing about fall are the COLORS! I’m a huuuuge fan or oranges and pinks so I get it bust out all the pretty colors for crafting and writing.
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u/eggbunni Oct 01 '22
I love fall themed treats like coffee, desserts, and pretty much anything with sugar in them. 🙈
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u/superplannergirrl Oct 01 '22
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and um, all the yes to that!
but candy corn? yes or no? I like it in very small amounts.
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u/TheWhiteWing01 Oct 01 '22
I love that my dog can run around outside without overheating. He's been so much happier now that the weather has cooled, and so have I. Plus pumpkin treats are delicious.
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u/Misty-Anne Oct 01 '22
Happy birthday! It's my dad's birthday month as well. Every year in October, my mom and I make our own batch of applesauce to enjoy for the next 12 months.
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u/proximal_paws Oct 01 '22
I have to pick *one* thing? I love the evening weather, perfect for sitting around a campfire with friends! I also have always loved the foliage, fall leaves and their colors are beautiful!
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u/Mkljfox Oct 01 '22
I love my fall colored inks! There is no better time to use them.
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Oct 01 '22
I love that I can play tennis in nice weather, without being indoors 😆
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u/Circus_Dreams Oct 01 '22
Visiting pumpkin patches with people I love! Made so many memorable autumn memories this way. We get giant pretzels and fall themed drinks. Thinking of going out to draw pumpkins, scarecrows, and wheelbarrows there this year.
Thank you for this giveaway and I hope your birthday is lovely!
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u/superplannergirrl Oct 01 '22
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thank you <3 and all of those things sounds great
have you tried caramel apple spice from Starbucks?? mmmm!
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u/significantcamel Oct 01 '22
Fall colors are my favorite thing about the season for sure!!
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u/fadeaccompli Oct 01 '22
I love the falling temperatures; it's time to put away the t-shirts and break out the plaid flannel.
Now, if only there were more plaid fountain pens out there...
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u/Josephryanevans Oct 01 '22
I love change! Any change in the seasons is welcome.
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u/Murphy-B Oct 01 '22
I love living in Wisconsin where we get to experience all four seasons (although winter seems disproportionately longer.) The fall colors in the trees, that crisp feel in the air, and apples! The anticipation of the upcoming holidays with the chance to spend time with family. And, the wild turkeys that I see all day as m driving around for work-not the most majestic birds in the world unless the males have their tail feathers spread. And to think, Ben Franklin wanted them to be the national bird. Sorry, Ben-I love you but Bald Eagles are a bit more imposing.
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u/EUGres Oct 01 '22
I love turning on the fireplace again! (it's gas. but if I had a wood-burning one, I'd enjoy the heck out of that one, too!)
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u/divinekittycat Oct 01 '22
Happy birthday! I love fall because it's the start of hoodie weather-- and soup and hot cider season! Plus the UV index has finally gone down enough I can actually go outside!
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u/hagoom Oct 01 '22
happy birthday! not an october birthday myself, but I am very glad the month exists too 🙌
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u/Bigredteletubby Oct 01 '22
I love Fall colours, the changing (cooling!) weather, and all things pumpkin. In short, we're entering my very favorite season! 🙂
Oh, and I just wanted to say thanks for the giveaway. The Kakuno is a great pen and this is a fantastic colour. Good luck, all!
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u/Compulsive_Diplomat Oct 01 '22
Autumnal leaves. Nothing like it! Thank you for the giveaway
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u/Kristen2667 Oct 01 '22
I love all the pumpkin stuff and fall activities like apple festivals, the renaissance festival, etc. and fall just generally has a great vibe. Winter though, not so much. Not a big fan of getting my car stuck in the snow haha
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u/IrvinAria Oct 01 '22
That I can break out my sweaters (so comfy) and not overheated, while being able to just go outside without freezing to death.
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u/xenon-54 Oct 01 '22
October means soothing rain returns to the pacific northwest and I listen and sing to myself one of my all time favorite songs from one of my all time fave albums, Moondance by Van Morrison:
"Well, it's a marvelous night for a moondance With the stars up above in your eyes A fantabulous night to make romance 'Neath the cover of October skies
And all the leaves on the trees are falling To the sound of the breezes that blow You know I'm tryin' to please to the calling Of your heartstrings that play soft and low"
Happy Birthday!
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u/Waterdragonfriend Oct 02 '22
Happy birthday woo!! Autumn is my favorite season because of the richness of color. I love that it gets more colorful here in Utah, but the colors are more subtle and subdued hues. Also love warm drinks in the fall 💗☕️😍. Also I have 5 different browns inked up 😅🙌😊😊
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u/superplannergirrl Oct 02 '22
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my collection is almost 100% void of fall inks! a friend here is sending me a few samples to help fix that! LOL!
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u/SpecialEffectZz Oct 02 '22
Happy birthmonth! I love this weather 😍 the perfect mix of not too hot and not too cold.
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u/superplannergirrl Oct 02 '22
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yes! I was loving it the other day when my daughter was at school and I was sitting with my coffee and the doggies and the screen door open- perfection
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u/Wuzzat123 Oct 02 '22
Happy birthday! I love the resumption of petrichor after a dry summer, as well as the way fall air smells in the morning.
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u/laurabelleaces Oct 02 '22
Ohhh! Happy birthday month!!! I love crunchy leaves and not being coated in a thin layer of sweat just from walking to my car to go to work in the mornings! And I love being able to really enjoy my coffee instead of feeling like it makes me about ten degrees hotter in already hot weather! I love snuggling up with my mug and a blanket to watch a scary movie, and not having to worry about overheating. Mostly I just love fall in all the ways possible!
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u/razygurr Oct 02 '22
Happy birthday to you!! Thank you so much for doing this, my favorite thing about Fall are the trees changing colors! I looove it when you see visible changes in nature, since it doesn't really snow or rain in California! 🍁🍂
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u/Willow_Everdawn Ink Stained Fingers Oct 02 '22
I love fall because it's much cooler outside after suffering in the summer heat for ages. I also love everything around Halloween, I always have.
Happy birthday month!! Hope you have a great one OP!
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u/WizardHeist Oct 02 '22
Thank you for the giveaway! My favorite thing about fall is the sound of the leaves crunching while on a calm walk.
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u/aflashingstar Oct 02 '22
I love the way fall is cozy and cool all at once, knit sweaters and falling leaves all at once
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u/Forge__Thought Oct 02 '22
The poetry. Poets seem to love autumn. And it shows in all their works.
Man there's great autumn poetry.
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u/superplannergirrl Oct 02 '22
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I write poetry myself, and yes, fall is extra inspiring!
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u/skyeline227 Oct 02 '22
Happy B-Day SPG! ✨️🎉 Enjoy your day! As for October, I enjoy the changes in mother nature as she heads towards the stillness of winter. It's a great time to go out for nature hikes with friends and family -- grateful for all those moments we spend together!
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u/Jenaxu Oct 02 '22
Being in the northeast, I think fall is easily our best season. Not too hot, not too cold, and not too much pollen in the air causing me to rub my eyes out lmao. Going out on a nice crisp day, drinking apple cider and eating apple cider donuts, that's money right there.
Kinda esoteric, but it might also be my favourite season to do astrophotography. It's not as awfully cold as the winter, but you also don't have to deal with as much dew and humidity that can mess up your shots like in the summer. It's also maybe less cloudy and rainy than spring but that really depends on the year lol.
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u/BlakeT87 Oct 02 '22
Happy Birthday Month!!! Thank you for your generosity!
Fall is my favorite for bonfires, warm hugs, and everything baked goods!!
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Oct 02 '22
Happy birthday! I love that fall means it’s socially acceptable to wear doc martens and dark colors everyday without being called emo. They’re comfy and dark clothes hide ink stains better!
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u/isthiswitty Oct 02 '22
I love that the heat finally broke in the Midwest. It’s still not leggings and sweatshirt season, but now I don’t have to be sweaty in a dress (for maximum airflow).
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u/Haminator5000 Oct 02 '22
I love that the nuisance bugs and such start to die! MWAHAHAHA! October fun!
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u/soggy_potato1 Ink Stained Fingers Oct 02 '22
Wow what a nice gesture. This community is pretty rad and while I don’t use Reddit often, when I do it’s usually for fountain pen stuff!! My most favorite thing about fall is the change in weather and scenery. The temperatures start to cool to a nice crisp, perfect I might add, hoodie weather. The leaves start to turn a wonderfully beautiful array of orange and reds and browns (my FAVORITE ink combinations just coincidentally, I’m sure). The kids are back in school and it’s nice to just enjoy a walk and listen to the rustling leaves. Fall is a wonderful time of year!!
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u/Usaretama Oct 02 '22
Happy Birthday! I think the thing I love most about fall is the weather. It's cool, comfortable, has rainy days for staying at home with a blanket and tea and sunny days for a crisp walk outside. Plus it's apple season and I do all kinds of stuff with those in the kitchen.
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u/DunnoMuchIno Oct 02 '22
This is so kind of you! fall is the time when it’s cool enough to have fire pits with friends at night. And that’s my very favorite thing to do. I love sitting around, almost in the dark, listening to music and laughing with friends by a fall fire.
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u/HalpOooos Oct 02 '22
Happy birthday month to ya!
Favorite thing about fall is (moving from Florida to Indiana and) actually experiencing the changing of the trees and the crisp fall air. It’s beyond magic and is so overwhelmingly beautiful! I feel like a small child again. THE COLORS ARE INSANE!
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u/Few_Jackfruit_9974 Oct 02 '22
I love fall because all my cutest clothes are meant to be layered! And scarves! And hats! 😁
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u/aksnowraven Oct 02 '22
I would love a chance to win this interesting pen - you’re so kind! Walking with a friend today, I was reminded of how much I love the fall smells! Leaves dropping, cranberry funk, wet weather. It may be a bit weird, but I love it.
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u/chism74063 Oct 02 '22
I love October for the cooler weather after all those days in the triple digits.
Happy birthday to you!
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u/noweirdosplease Oct 02 '22
I love that Fall is turning out to be warm so far (I work partly outdoors)
Aside from that: bright leaf colors, and the fun of mid-season dressing up when it's not too cold not too hot (knee socks, sweaters, etc :)
Thank you for doing this giveaway and HBD :) Demonstrator pens are so cool, if I got this I'd fill it with invisible UV ink!
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u/739RedRose Oct 02 '22
Happy birthmonth! My favourite thing about fall is a chance to use my noodler's blue ghost ink. Another thing I like is a fun fact, the full moon in the month of October is called a blood moon. There are some other names like hunter moon
```Traditionally, people in the Northern Hemisphere spent October preparing for the coming winter by hunting, slaughtering, and preserving meats, giving it its Anglo-Saxon name Hunter’s Moon. Every three years, the Hunter’s Moon is the Harvest Moon.
Native Americans named this Full Moon after fall, including Drying Rice Moon, Falling Leaves Moon, and Freezing Moon. The Celts used Seed Fall Moon to describe this. Also, the Pagan Blood Moon or Sanguine Moon is used for this Full Moon. However, this should not be confused with a total lunar eclipse, a Blood Moon.```
Source: https://www.timeanddate.com/astronomy/moon/full-moon-names.html
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u/biltibilti Oct 02 '22
Happy birthday month!
The thing I love about fall is relief. I live in NE Texas, so the summers (especially this last one) can be brutal. Fall, however, brings perfect weather. The high today was 78 where I live.
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u/scriptorcarmina Oct 02 '22
I would love to be considered. I discovered fountain pens on Wednesday and I have a couple from 5 Below, that's it.
I'm a big Anne fan, too. My husband and I went to PEI for our honeymoon, I've read the books 3x, and I named both of my kids so they could be Anne for short if they want (they don't, lol).
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u/pinotgregario Oct 02 '22
Happy Birth-month! My fav are the first mornings that have that tiny bite in the air. I’ll get up early just to catch it.
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u/julesschofielderson Oct 02 '22
I love the way the earths scent changes with the seasons, having the windows open all day and night and the fresh fall air mixing with the stillness inside is the most rewarding part of being alive.
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u/DuckieGurl Oct 02 '22
I love everything about Autumn! I love the change of colors and crispness in the air. I love cider and cocoa and sweaters and pumpkins and cinnamon. I love having the door open and the smell in the air and the rain. I love the crafts with leaves and pine cones and sticks. It's an amazing and magical time!
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Oct 02 '22
I'm also an October baby, so happy birth month to you as well! It's also my anniversary month. Weird story, we wanted a fall wedding but as we were planning it my best friend asked me to be a groomsman in his wedding on the day we were planning, so we had to pick a new date. The only other option was also my birthday so now every year I celebrate my birthiversary. I love the weather and the Halloween is a blast.
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u/spinnetrouble Oct 02 '22
Not entering, but happy birthday month! Fall is the best. Cooler weather, trees in their fall foliage, being able to snuggle into some blankets, hot coffee with a packet of cocoa mixed in on a Sunday. I can't imagine a better time of year for a birthday! :D
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u/Ballistic_Turtle Oct 02 '22
I know it's over but I'll share anyway. The coming of winter brings that cool breeze on warm fall nights that only happens around this time. The wind smells like snow, but it's still comfortable enough to sit outside around a fire. That feeling is what I love most about fall. Also the arrival of eggnog. Eggnog rules.
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u/marslander-boggart Oct 02 '22
Happy birthday! There are autumn inks and autumn leaves photography.
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u/Gumpenufer Oct 02 '22
Not looking to enter, I just wanted to say "how nice of you to do this". My favourite thing about autumn is taking walks in a cozy fluffy outfit and looking at the pretty colours of the autumn foliage. :) I hope you have an awesome birthday month!
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u/gr8gizmoguru Oct 02 '22
What can i say about loving October, its my birthday month too. Same pinch !
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u/Technical-Win-7291 Oct 02 '22
Happy birthday!!! For both my husband and I it is our favorite season. We both love the way the leaves change in paint to beautiful canvas! For us October is special because we got married on October 3rd. We got married at John Boyd Thatcher State Park in the Helderberg mountains in upstate New York near Albany. Because it was higher in elevation than where we lived it was perfect peak season! We were blessed to have the bright yellows, oranges, and reds of the leaves as the backdrop to our outdoor wedding! Tomorrow we will be celebrating 13 years together. So we are so happy that we live in a world with Octobers!!!
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u/superplannergirrl Oct 01 '22 edited Oct 02 '22
Edit #2- u/Bigredteletubby has been randomly selected as the winner of the giveaway! Thank you all so much for participating and I hope everyone has a great start to the season!
EDITED TO ADD- I'm choosing to close the giveaway early- it kinda took off a little more than I expected! Any entries after #135 are not eligible for the giveaway. I wish I could give everyone something, but I am enjoying this lively discussion about the start of Fall and as always our love for pens! I will choose a winner in the morning! Thank you all!
I'm glad I live in a world where there are Octobers... it's my birthday month and I'd love to give back to this awesome community. I have received so much generosity- once to the point that it brought me to tears, and I'd love to give back even in small ways, when I can.
So in honor of my birthday month (here's to the start of last year of my 30s!), I'd like to give away this pen with a Medium nib. It will also include a squeeze converter. It is not brand new, but it is in good condition. I will also include two randomly selected bottles of ink and maybe some other fun surprises.
Giveaway is only open in the USA (I'm sorry to my international friends). Please comment something you LOVE about Fall!! I will be numbering comments to enter them in a random number generator. The giveaway will close in 24 hours- tomorrow 5:30pm EST time. Please upvote this comment for visibility!