tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post1070664826587156811..comments2024-03-04T04:00:56.272+13:00Comments on DMP - Dave's Mechanical Pencils: A Short and Brutal LifeKiwi-dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04092604091185842213noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-63457456478114823362010-03-23T14:35:16.349+13:002010-03-23T14:35:16.349+13:00I find damaged pencil parts at school all the time...I find damaged pencil parts at school all the time. Most are still usable though.miss.awesome.ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06765839741793997111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-50244389970447940552009-11-30T22:24:22.176+13:002009-11-30T22:24:22.176+13:00This is just unbeliavble. My son used a Lamy tri-p...This is just unbeliavble. My son used a Lamy tri-pen since his first grade and it is as new-<br />no dents and scratches. I don't think he has even broke a lead stick!<br />-technopencilAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-4198934432221684112009-04-12T13:45:00.000+12:002009-04-12T13:45:00.000+12:00All I have to say is Verrry Funnnny! But see, ther...All I have to say is Verrry Funnnny! But see, there's truth behind every joke :} It's okay though, you got it out in a joking manner, but really hilarious I must say! Plenty of fun and games have I seen lately but this one has really got to my attention. I most certainly want to catch up with anymore articles or blogs you have up, hey, you're one heck of a character! :) enjoyCompaq Laptop Partshttp://www.sparepartswarehouse.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-32312649266126500832009-02-17T08:02:00.000+13:002009-02-17T08:02:00.000+13:00First of all: This is indeed a friendly spot. Than...First of all: This is indeed a friendly spot. Thanks for all the nice comments. And thanks to Dave for this opportunity to publish - it was my debut as a (guest)blogger. <BR/><BR/>Just one more comment:<BR/>I agree that not only their parents, but some of my colleagues too, have done a bad job in educating these pupils in taking care of things, especially the issued pencils. I wrote this article Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-66811558396136312532009-02-12T20:36:00.000+13:002009-02-12T20:36:00.000+13:00What a horrible group of children you've chosen!I'...What a horrible group of children you've chosen!<BR/>I'm in high school and I have had the same mechanical pencil all year, the only wear being on the clip from being put in my pocket so often.<BR/>I can't stand anything but mechanical anymore... the sound sends me cringing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-15479548597386901982009-02-07T09:44:00.000+13:002009-02-07T09:44:00.000+13:00Hello Barrel - well good question. I'm sure the av...Hello Barrel - well good question. I'm sure the average workplace is not as brutal as the classroom, still...I see some shocking sites in at the office. Longevity and durability are not things I really review. A great weakness in the grand scheme. I think though I will just leave it open - hopefully some reader(s) will take up the challenge and send in a few guest stories, or conduct an Kiwi-dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04092604091185842213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-21691118953412417052009-02-07T07:15:00.000+13:002009-02-07T07:15:00.000+13:00I have a lot of old things that have lasted quite ...I have a lot of old things that have lasted quite well.<BR/><BR/>I'm not sure how many date back to when I was in 3rd grade though. I probably did not take care of things like pens and pencils very well when I was that young.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-11518548500479502542009-02-07T02:41:00.000+13:002009-02-07T02:41:00.000+13:00How do the rigors of the workplace compare to the ...How do the rigors of the workplace compare to the rigors of Henrik's children Dave? Have any battle-scarred (MP) veterans you can show us and accompanying stories of their ill-fated campaigns? Nice work Henrik.<BR/><BR/>Barrel Of A PencilAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-7416588610845983592009-02-06T02:34:00.000+13:002009-02-06T02:34:00.000+13:00Whoa!! Sounds like your students need to be re-edu...Whoa!! Sounds like your students need to be re-educated. Their parent did a HORRIBLE job. Why do I say this? Respect your things, and they will last. It is also a reflection of how you treat others. If you don;t take care of your personal property or others, there is a veyr good chance you feel the same way about people, and aren;t a very good human being or friend.<BR/><BR/>I know very harsh, Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-32545030022977262452009-02-02T11:31:00.000+13:002009-02-02T11:31:00.000+13:00I'm a college student, but I've developed a habit ...I'm a college student, but I've developed a habit of pencil spinning. On any given day during class I spin my pencil in complex patterns around my fingers, using momentum, gravity, and fast reflexes to usually keep it under control. At least every day or two I make some mistake and send my beloved mechanical pencil flying across the room under someone's chair or rolled into the abyss, to be Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-40811613353348152572009-02-01T21:42:00.000+13:002009-02-01T21:42:00.000+13:00Wonder how long it would take them to break a Cara...Wonder how long it would take them to break a Caran D'Ache Ecridor...? Not that I'm prepared to sponsor one ;)<BR/>Anyways, thanks for a great (and FUNNY) posting!!<BR/><BR/>Cheers,<BR/><BR/>MaxMaxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16565342287891967641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-11787862716625159142009-02-01T20:09:00.000+13:002009-02-01T20:09:00.000+13:002 things:1. I was just joking about "The horror"....2 things:<BR/><BR/>1. I was just joking about "The horror". I really can't think of a more noble use for a woodcase pencil or a (cheap) mechanical.<BR/><BR/>2. Congratulations on the three years. I found you a few months ago, and spent days being non-productive as I read all the posts. (But not all the comments. I mean, c'mon.)Matthew Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16717658634005798102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-84728758304136122682009-02-01T10:21:00.000+13:002009-02-01T10:21:00.000+13:00I meant to write:That is one chewed pencil!Nice st...I meant to write:<BR/><BR/>That is one chewed pencil!<BR/><BR/>Nice story.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-27057937440218386292009-02-01T10:20:00.000+13:002009-02-01T10:20:00.000+13:00The is one chewed pencil!Nice story.The is one chewed pencil!<BR/><BR/>Nice story.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-30848699021628428402009-02-01T09:06:00.000+13:002009-02-01T09:06:00.000+13:00My daughter has been in grade 0 (preschool in Denm...My daughter has been in grade 0 (preschool in Denmark (Hi Henrik)) and I'm actually surprised that the school's pencils have survived. They buy Grip 2001 Jumbo and Staedtler (jumbo size) colouring pencils. Maybe the Jumbos act better?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-20070407891267884292009-01-31T17:34:00.000+13:002009-01-31T17:34:00.000+13:00I can understand the ripping off of the Triplus Mi...I can understand the ripping off of the Triplus Micro clip - this has to rank as the worst clip ever perpetrated on mankind - unless of course you like rubberised plastic.!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-11794351574685112652009-01-31T13:24:00.000+13:002009-01-31T13:24:00.000+13:00The horror... The horror...The horror... The horror...Matthew Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16717658634005798102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-71618417548149707832009-01-31T10:43:00.000+13:002009-01-31T10:43:00.000+13:00What a wonderful article, thanks Henrik!To me its ...What a wonderful article, thanks Henrik!<BR/>To me its always very hard to look at a beaten writing instrument, the images you provided where an exception, they did put a big smile on my face. There are some valuable lessons to be taken from the "ultimate pencil test", like, pencils do make great toys, weapons, they can be used as food and currency!<BR/><BR/>Best wishes,<BR/>Ricardo.Ricardohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10785779712064072770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-54584483085770850462009-01-31T07:59:00.000+13:002009-01-31T07:59:00.000+13:00Amusing and sobering account. I tend to give qual...Amusing and sobering account. I tend to give quality pencils and other artist grade supplies as gifts to my young nephews and nieces, though I'm confident that they treat these tools with a little more respect than 3rd graders. At least I like to think so. Explains why some Japanese quality pencil boxes retail in boxes of 12, and average student wouldn't have a hard time going through an entireB2-kunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09431974279890454789noreply@blogger.com