TICONGEROGA Pencils!!
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TICONGEROGA Pencils!!
Is it JUST me or are Ticonderoga Pencils not TOTALLY worth the extra money??
I picked up a pencil at someone's house the other day, and actually said, "EWW! What kind of pencil is this?" I am such a snob!
If you have never used Ticonderogas, Try some! You will never go back to the cheapies
OK...this was a light post
I picked up a pencil at someone's house the other day, and actually said, "EWW! What kind of pencil is this?" I am such a snob!
If you have never used Ticonderogas, Try some! You will never go back to the cheapies
OK...this was a light post
Shannon Randolph LOVING HOD & Running 4 Guides & DITHOR
Mommy to 4 Precious Blessings
Cassie (15- World Geography),
Will (14- Rev2Rev,
Ellie (12- Res2Ref), and
Jack (10- CTC)
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Cassie (15- World Geography),
Will (14- Rev2Rev,
Ellie (12- Res2Ref), and
Jack (10- CTC)
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Re: TICONGEROGA Pencils!!
I so agree. I bought a bunch of the triangular shaped ones from Rainbow when I place my order this summer.I got so tired of trying to sharpen the cheap ones in our sharpener, especially after one that had a "wrapping" that was too thick broke my favorite eletric sharpener ever! I felt a little over the top buying so many at once but I knew I would not regret it when I had enough to last all year. Love them!!!
Suzy in Eastern NC
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HS World History, HS Geo & Preparing
Momma of boys 11th grade, 9th & 4th
HS World History, HS Geo & Preparing
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Re: TICONGEROGA Pencils!!
Basesloaded,
I LOVE the name of your blog!!
I LOVE the name of your blog!!
Shannon Randolph LOVING HOD & Running 4 Guides & DITHOR
Mommy to 4 Precious Blessings
Cassie (15- World Geography),
Will (14- Rev2Rev,
Ellie (12- Res2Ref), and
Jack (10- CTC)
Mommy to 4 Precious Blessings
Cassie (15- World Geography),
Will (14- Rev2Rev,
Ellie (12- Res2Ref), and
Jack (10- CTC)
Re: TICONGEROGA Pencils!!
I too am a Ticongeroga fan! I've bought many of the other cheaper pencils and the leads keep falling out when sharpening them. I grab a Ticongeroga every time though I don't know how to pronounce it and can't remember how to spell it!
Patty in NC
b/g twins '02 Rev2Rev 2014/15
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Re: TICONGEROGA Pencils!!
I grew up near where that battle was fought
Ticonderoga its pronouced Ti-con-da-row-ga
Ticonderoga its pronouced Ti-con-da-row-ga
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Re: TICONGEROGA Pencils!!
Thanks for the pronunciation guide and the spelling! Is it an Indian (Native American) name? Is it a place?
Patty in NC
b/g twins '02 Rev2Rev 2014/15
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Re: TICONGEROGA Pencils!!
We love them too! Isn't it funny the little things that make homeschooling life much more pleasant?? I not only love they way they sharpen and write, my favorite part is the ERASERS! I can't stand pencils that smear or crumble instead of erasing! I never did a mathematical calculation, but I'm pretty sure we were losing money with the number of pencils we threw away and the number of pencil sharpeners we burned up before switching to Ticonderoga.
I'm not positive this is where the name came from, but I do remember one of my sons being really excited when we studied this in U.S. History and he connected the name of the pencils with the name of the fort! http://www.fort-ticonderoga.org/
I'm not positive this is where the name came from, but I do remember one of my sons being really excited when we studied this in U.S. History and he connected the name of the pencils with the name of the fort! http://www.fort-ticonderoga.org/
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Re: TICONGEROGA Pencils!!
Fun posting and thanks Rhonda!
Suzy in Eastern NC
Momma of boys 11th grade, 9th & 4th
HS World History, HS Geo & Preparing
Momma of boys 11th grade, 9th & 4th
HS World History, HS Geo & Preparing
Re: TICONGEROGA Pencils!!
Yep! Nothing but!
Married 1994
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One DH
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One DD 6/2000
One DH
One cat
One dog
Three horses
Re: TICONGEROGA Pencils!!
Never heard of them...what are they?
Becky, married to my preacher-man and raising:
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DD 12-7th grade public school
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Re: TICONGEROGA Pencils!!
It is a brand of pencil. You can get them at Wal Mart, Target, and many other outlets. They are GREAT!
Shannon Randolph LOVING HOD & Running 4 Guides & DITHOR
Mommy to 4 Precious Blessings
Cassie (15- World Geography),
Will (14- Rev2Rev,
Ellie (12- Res2Ref), and
Jack (10- CTC)
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Will (14- Rev2Rev,
Ellie (12- Res2Ref), and
Jack (10- CTC)
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Re: TICONGEROGA Pencils!!
Definitely. Though with the way my little one bites the erasers off, I don't let the kids have them unless I'm getting them right back.
Cyndy
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Wife to DH 17 yrs.
DS 9~ Bigger
DD 7~ Beyond 1/2 pace
DD 2~ LHTH bits and pieces
Re: TICONGEROGA Pencils!!
I confess, I've never paid attention to pencil brands before.... but my two oldest sons were arguing over a pencil today and you know what is was, don't you? A Ticonderoga..... After this thread I didn't know whether to punish them for fighting or congratulate them on their excellent taste!
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Re: TICONGEROGA Pencils!!
Too funny!After this thread I didn't know whether to punish them for fighting or congratulate them on their excellent taste!
Patty in NC
b/g twins '02 Rev2Rev 2014/15
previously enjoyed LHFHG, BLHFHG, Bigger, Preparing, CTC, RTR
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Nisi Dominus Frusta (Without God, frustration)
Unless the LORD builds the house, its builders labor in vain. Psalm 127:1
b/g twins '02 Rev2Rev 2014/15
previously enjoyed LHFHG, BLHFHG, Bigger, Preparing, CTC, RTR
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Nisi Dominus Frusta (Without God, frustration)
Unless the LORD builds the house, its builders labor in vain. Psalm 127:1
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Love it Lynn!!!!
Patty NC, just curious where you are in NC. We are in western NC in Lenoir (just south of Boone, NC). We have also lived in Hertford, Kill Devil Hills, Hickory & Mtn View. Just curious if you were close by.
Patty NC, just curious where you are in NC. We are in western NC in Lenoir (just south of Boone, NC). We have also lived in Hertford, Kill Devil Hills, Hickory & Mtn View. Just curious if you were close by.
Suzy in Eastern NC
Momma of boys 11th grade, 9th & 4th
HS World History, HS Geo & Preparing
Momma of boys 11th grade, 9th & 4th
HS World History, HS Geo & Preparing