Currently Inked: Loadout for Weekend in Philly

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Some family matters took me to Philly again last weekend.I expected to be busy and not have a lot of down time for playing with pens.Still, I brought along some essentials.This is what I brought.
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Currently Inked: Loadout for a Day at the Amusement Park

Canada's Wonderland
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We hung out around home for the Labour Day weekend, however, my little guy _did_ want to spend a day at Canada's Wonderland. He's sprouted a few inches since the last time we went and was ready to take on some thrill rides. Of course we obliged. 

I prepared what I was going to bring the night before the outing. I was expecting long waits in the blazing sun, complete soakings from the water rides and violent agitation from the roller coasters. Light but durable were the themes of the day in terms of writing instruments and stationery. 

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Currently Inked: Loadout for Trip to Philadelphia

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After coming home from my annual family cottage vacation, I barely got my luggage unpacked before repacking for a short trip to Philadelphia.  A few days was for working but there was a little time for sightseeing too. 

Since this would be shorter trip I decided to pack lightly in terms of writing instruments and stationery especially since I was intending NOT to check any baggage.

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Currently Inked: EDC for Kayaking

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Summertime in Canada means cottaging.  The August long weekend kicked off the start of my annual family summer holiday at the cottage.

This summer I've continued a new tradition that I started last year with my little guy...we go on a early morning paddle to the local village docks and head to the cafe for breakfast.  This year I tried to spend some time there to explore the antique shop, enjoy my latte and do some journaling.  

So, is it a good idea to take notebooks and fountain pens on a kayak?  What does a fountain pen and stationery addict take on the water?  Since it's a short trip, I wanted to keep things light.  This is what I brought...

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July Long Weekend Getaway EDC

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To celebrate Canada Day, we decided on a weekend getaway to wine country at Niagara-on-the-Lake.  I had a June 30th project deadline at work so I was going all-out the day before the trip.  Still, I managed to get most of my pens inked for July and select my stationery and pens for the road trip.  So, what made the cut?

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