The first ever Cult pen exchange!
So we've decided to start and exchange where we send each other pens. I was thinking some pens and either stationary or notecards, but the latter is not required. Unless y'all think it should be. This is still pretty open.
There are no real requirements, just send some of your favorite pens to the Cultie you are assigned! I don't see any reason to make this a secret exchange, but we can if you would like to. So I'm open for suggestions on that.
These are the participants so far:
Pen 1: Tuffy
Pen 2: Kit SHIPPED!
Pen 3: Melody SHIPPED!
Pen 4: Alecia SHIPPED!
Pen 5: Ami SHIPPED!
Pen 6: Sema SHIPPED!
Pen 7: Hattie SHIPPED!
Pen 8: Imke SHIPPED!
Pen 9: Irina SHIPPED!
Pen 13: Jaz
Pen 15: Pete SHIPPED!
Please send my your addresses and let me know here or in PM if you are willing to shit internationally. International shipping for most places shouldn't be too bad with packages this small.
Also, because I expect this exchange to be small, I was thinking we would give the sign up a short deadline. Maybe until Monday evening. What do y'all think?
"I'm glad I live in the GPS era. In a different century, I would've set off to visit the other side of the village and wandered off into the mountains and been eaten by a carnivorous plant. Or discovered the Americas."
-LaJessica
Internationally, of course. Favourite pens as in brands, right? I'm not sending anything I have at home with a sentimental value!
Yes, treat it just like any other exchange. Your favorite brands or something you just think your match will like!
And Pete, I'm not fixing that typo, just for you.
"I'm glad I live in the GPS era. In a different century, I would've set off to visit the other side of the village and wandered off into the mountains and been eaten by a carnivorous plant. Or discovered the Americas."
-LaJessica
I'll only ship after the 1st, though, I'm waiting for my scholarship money.
I was thinking a sign up deadline of Monday and another two weeks for Shipping, so that would be Monday February 11.
"I'm glad I live in the GPS era. In a different century, I would've set off to visit the other side of the village and wandered off into the mountains and been eaten by a carnivorous plant. Or discovered the Americas."
-LaJessica
I want to join please! This is such a cool idea.
You are officially Pen 5!
"I'm glad I live in the GPS era. In a different century, I would've set off to visit the other side of the village and wandered off into the mountains and been eaten by a carnivorous plant. Or discovered the Americas."
-LaJessica
You guys are silly and strange.
You're just jealous.
"I'm glad I live in the GPS era. In a different century, I would've set off to visit the other side of the village and wandered off into the mountains and been eaten by a carnivorous plant. Or discovered the Americas."
-LaJessica
...what am I jealous of? I prefer silly strange people.
I'd join but I have too many other things to worry about right now without worrying about finding the perfect pen for a friend.
If you guys keep it up and do this more than once I will add my name to the hat in the future.
I love how Pete is Pen 15.
Also I can only ship in the states this time around. I still have a couple other packages that I haven't sent out.
Alrighty 
Dibs on #6
*can I get Irina? Or is it random?
It's random.
Otherwise Irina would have all the pens. Or nearly so.
Did I really agree to this?
Tuffy the Dump Truck may rarely increase the risk of a heart attack or stroke. The risk may be greater if you have heart disease or increased risk for heart disease (for example, due to smoking, family history of heart disease, or conditions such as high blood pressure or diabetes), or with longer use. Tuffy should not be taken right before or after heart bypass surgery. Also, Tuffy may infrequently cause serious (rarely fatal) bleeding from the stomach or intestines. This effect can occur without warning symptoms at any time while taking Tuffy. Older adults may be at higher risk for this effect. (See also Precautions and Drug Interactions sections.) Stop taking Tuffy and get medical help right away if you notice any of the following rare but serious side effects: bloody or black/tarry stools, persistent stomach/abdominal pain, vomit that looks like coffee grounds, chest/jaw/left arm pain, shortness of breath, unusual sweating, weakness on one side of the body, sudden vision changes, slurred speech. Ask your doctor if Tuffy is right for you.
you wanted to be pen #1! I'll ship wherever... I think including another stationery item would be cool too, like a notepad or pencil or eraser or whatever else.. but if people want to stick to just pens that's fine too.
Yay, I'm excited! International shipping for me of course.
Also, I enjoy it being secret, it adds to the fun.
I recently bought a Roger la Borde address book so now your addresses have a stylish home.
Otherwise Irina would have all the pens. Or nearly so.
Did I really agree to this?
Thanks for the confidence, but I doubt it. Buying stuff for Alecia is the easiest thing ever.
Is it because I have beautiful handwriting and "deserve" a pen more? 
I want to put in a novelty pen too.
I now have to sig this. I have no idea how I overlooked this.
I will too!
That one was pretty amusing.
hah. Now Pete has me sigged, too, I just saw. My plan to take over the internet is finally yielding results, one cult signature at a time. Not long until fruition now. *evil laughter and sinister hand motions*
Glad I could help with that.
I'd be cool with secret.. I think it does make it more fun
So do I need to send Mel my address? Are we getting assigned yet?
I already PMed my address to Melady (See what I did there?). Yes, assign us please!
Secret!!!!!
yeah I sent my address too! can't wait
Bought a refillable and two other neat pens. Hope my penpal likes them.
Matches will have to come in the morning as I have had a few drinks and now I'm going to sleep. But I still need addresses from a few of you! The fact that I haven't gotten one from Pete makes me wonder if he actually wants to participate or if he just wanted to call pen15.
"I'm glad I live in the GPS era. In a different century, I would've set off to visit the other side of the village and wandered off into the mountains and been eaten by a carnivorous plant. Or discovered the Americas."
-LaJessica
I'm nervous my pens aren't going to be cool or nice enough. Or I won't put enough in. Or it'll be too much. These things are so stressful!
But I sent you my address.
But I sent you my address.
You overthink shit. Quit being such a Pen15!
For sundry reasons I will not be participating.
Sorry for the inconvenience.
Tuffy the Dump Truck may rarely increase the risk of a heart attack or stroke. The risk may be greater if you have heart disease or increased risk for heart disease (for example, due to smoking, family history of heart disease, or conditions such as high blood pressure or diabetes), or with longer use. Tuffy should not be taken right before or after heart bypass surgery. Also, Tuffy may infrequently cause serious (rarely fatal) bleeding from the stomach or intestines. This effect can occur without warning symptoms at any time while taking Tuffy. Older adults may be at higher risk for this effect. (See also Precautions and Drug Interactions sections.) Stop taking Tuffy and get medical help right away if you notice any of the following rare but serious side effects: bloody or black/tarry stools, persistent stomach/abdominal pain, vomit that looks like coffee grounds, chest/jaw/left arm pain, shortness of breath, unusual sweating, weakness on one side of the body, sudden vision changes, slurred speech. Ask your doctor if Tuffy is right for you.
Please, stop worrying. These exchanges are supposed to be fun!
The matches have been made and sent, check your PMs! The shipping deadline is two weeks from today, which is February 13th. That's the day before Valentine's day, so if you wish to include something Valentine's oriented, feel free, but you are not obligated to do so.
There are no requirements for this exchange, spend as much or as little as you like.
Okay, there is one requirement. You have to have fun!
"I'm glad I live in the GPS era. In a different century, I would've set off to visit the other side of the village and wandered off into the mountains and been eaten by a carnivorous plant. Or discovered the Americas."
-LaJessica
And to include a pen! 
Yay now I can look for the proper pen. I was waiting for my match to see if I have to get a girl or a boy pen and various other things. I'm more excited about this than Secret Santa (the year I participated).
I thought the pen(s) part was pretty obvious.
"I'm glad I live in the GPS era. In a different century, I would've set off to visit the other side of the village and wandered off into the mountains and been eaten by a carnivorous plant. Or discovered the Americas."
-LaJessica
oh man this is going to be so good! my first cult exchange too! yay for pens
man, i miss the cult cd exchanges. got some good stuff there. do people still exchange cds? i´d go for that.
Haha, oh man, I would definitely not dare participate in a CD exchange.
hehe, why not?
I'm not familiar with a lot of the music other Culties listen to, so it'd be hard for me to figure out what people would like, plus that my music taste is not exactly at the same level.
i think it´s more about what one self likes and maybe the other person finds something new enjoyable there.
Yeah Imke's into some hardcore stuff
I hit the right note with Imke once when I posted a song by Morcheeba and she really liked it, even sigged the chorus for a while.
Yeah, that song is amazing, just way too short.
My CD drive doesn't work, so I wouldn't be in on that either.
"I'm glad I live in the GPS era. In a different century, I would've set off to visit the other side of the village and wandered off into the mountains and been eaten by a carnivorous plant. Or discovered the Americas."
-LaJessica
I bought a notebook for my person in my lunchbreak today. I really want to keep it for myself but I'll be good. I hope they like it
Oh and Kit, if you get me, please can you make me a cd? (You don't have to respond to this!)
I'll try to buy everything this weekend and maybe send it on Monday!
I'll buy my stuff on Tuesday when I have other errands to run, and then find out what post office I have to send it from and if I need a customs officer.
Can I just say I totally hate pink?
I will shit internationally!
And I'm probably over thinking this but - I'm worried about sending out some cheap pens and getting a nice pen or two in return. I'd feel awful.