I have just finished writing out by hand, the entire New Testament.
So tonight I've started a new project.
So tonight I've started a new project.
Writing project
- Thread starter Flatfish
- Start date
So like Denzel Washington but on paper? Cool, but watch out for Gary Oldman!
Enjoy and I expect a full report in 2027!
As a Christian, reading and learning the bible is important to me.
Also handwriting practice.
Chance to write with fountain pens.
An escape from the wife and her soap operas.
Chill out time.
Johannes Gutenberg would like to have a talk with you.
You'll have the worst case of writer's cramp before you even get to the flood, and by the time you reach Deuteronomy, full on carpal tunnel. I recommend rubbing out a few flakes ahead of time.
Mazel tov!
Mazel tov!
I see you left the date open at the top of the page, that's probably for the best, religion can be quite divisive.
This might be the most profound level of irony I have ever experienced on here...a non smoker, participating on a pipe smoking enthusiast forum; sharing a long term methodical, contemplative sit down project he is about to embark on...without pairing it to a pipe!!
This might be the most profound level of irony I have ever experienced on here...a non smoker, participating on a pipe smoking enthusiast forum; sharing a long term methodical, contemplative sit down project he is about to embark on...without pairing it to a pipe!!
So my suggestion (feel free to ignore it), next thing you write could you be a little more clear and not use such archaic language.
May we see the New Testament written in your hand?
How many trees have given their lives to this endeavor?
How many more must?
How many trees have given their lives to this endeavor?
How many more must?
Interesting word choice. Wasn’t my intent. There a 783,000 words in the King James. About 6 hours per day for 100 days copying at 22 words per minute. Doable.
Great way to not distract the mind from the message. Almost hypnotic.
But… requires a pipe.
If one kept his pipe lit for the entire 600 work hours, that would equate to 600 to 1000 bowls.
On edit: Almost Nirvana. There, I’ve tied in pipe smoking to the endeavor. But still would like to know how many longhand pages it requires.
I'm now up to Genesis chapter 6. But the paper quality is really poor.
I have generally been using paper that "I found", rather than buying something tidy. Most of the no brand notebooks I've used so far haven't been too bad. This this one is quite rough.
"600 to 1000 bowls".... If I did smoke I would be quite broke, not to mention probably divorced and homeless.
I have generally been using paper that "I found", rather than buying something tidy. Most of the no brand notebooks I've used so far haven't been too bad. This this one is quite rough.
"600 to 1000 bowls".... If I did smoke I would be quite broke, not to mention probably divorced and homeless.
Progress report to anyone who might be interested.
On October 13th I started Genesis, having already finished the New Testament and some of the smaller prophets books.
I have progressed as far as Judges chapter 8.
In terms of number of books remaining, I am over half way. But when I checked the number of chapters remaining (700 at the last check a month or two ago) , I realised that I was not yet halfway.
Still it keeps me quiet and happy.
On October 13th I started Genesis, having already finished the New Testament and some of the smaller prophets books.
I have progressed as far as Judges chapter 8.
In terms of number of books remaining, I am over half way. But when I checked the number of chapters remaining (700 at the last check a month or two ago) , I realised that I was not yet halfway.
Still it keeps me quiet and happy.