Interest has been overwelming here in Mazeppa for the upcoming Meet on Feb 5-6-7! For people who are in doubt about what's going on, please forward me your snail mail address so I can send you an information packet......From across the pond we have Brain O'Prey from Ireland, David Kynaston from Wales, Ashley Bishop from England, Stewart McLaren and Scott Telfer from Scotland, and many Canadian folks coming as well! A few surprises are in store as usual for any Mazeppa gathering! Live Music Friday and Saturday Night at neighboring business W.D.'s Bar and grill! www.wdsbarandgrill.com
EVerything you can Imagine will be done or a project showing a technique to Explain HOW it was done, will be HERE!
Don't forget that new panel saw $35.00 a ticket raffle!!!!!
Letterhead Meets were founded back in the mid-seventies on the basis of ..TEACHING THE NOVICE. Here in Mazeppa, That theory is kept alive. If you are a newbie and wanna get into this great network of people called Letterheads...This would be a PERFECT place to jump in!! $60.00 and we speak English with a Norweigan Accent yah fur sure you Betcha!
We will also be having a Venision Cookout! Skiing, Horsedrawn hay rides, and our very own Letterhead Bar...ORE'S IDLE HOUR is back and ready for you to sing "LOVE SHACK!" with all your friends!
thank you very much! best regards Mike Meyer
Posted by Dana Bowers (Member # 780) on :
Are purple velvet pants a requirement to do the Love Shack thing?!!?
I am TRYING to get that week off of work so we can come, so pencil us in, ok?
Posted by Nevman (Member # 332) on :
A book or two of 23K patent gold, a sign kit, carving chisels, a French Canadian and Scottish translation dictionary, dancing shoes, 5 year old boy, long johns and a flannel shirt. No velvet pants tho - maybe suede...??
Yup - I'll be there !!!
Posted by mike meyer (Member # 542) on :
The owner of those Purple pants said he'd be here....whether or not he wears the Purple is yet to be seen...last time the chicks just melted over them!
Posted by Jeff Ogden (Member # 3184) on :
I'll be flying in Weds. and staying till Sun. morning. This is a big adventure for me...the first time ever in that part of the country, except for boot camp at Great Lakes, but that don't count. I'm looking forward to meeting you Mike. Now I have to figure out how much of my kit box is going to be "terrorist" materials,when I go to to board a plane with such dangerous stuff as brush handles and mahl sticks. I don't think my regular box would pass inspection....... Posted by Jane Diaz (Member # 595) on :
Don't think we will be able to make it Mike. Long story...don't want to go into it now. Wish we could be there but we will be thinking of all of you. Don't forget to invite people to add the name of the past letterheads to the memorial banner and pass it on to the next meet. Thanks! Lauri Goretski started the idea and we sent the banner with you from Tomahawk, remember? Have a good time! Toast one for us!
Posted by Ryan E Young (Member # 2325) on :
What about my snowmobile?????????!!!!!!!!! I am even painting a winter muster helmet just to ride. You better not let me down I am looking so forward to a snowmobile ride!!!!!!! Oh and the meet.
Posted by Scott Telfer (Member # 3949) on :
It does sound good bud, However....since we are stopping off in Reykjavik where we will be relaxing in Hot Volcanic springs and the ratio of women to guys is 6 to 1...we might catch you next time..ok
Aye Right....see you soon good people..
Posted by mike meyer (Member # 542) on :
hahaha Sounds good Jeff...if you don't have everything with you, we'll have it here! Sorry ya can't make it Jane..How could I forget the banner? OF COURSE I'll have it ready to fill up!! Snowmobile for Ryan....How many do you wnat? First of all we gotta get more SNOW, it's almost all gone! Hopefully we will get the Blizzard from HELL just before you kids make it into town!!
It's looking great so far and many people have asked about it and I've sent alot of flyers out!
Mazeppa awaits YOU!
Posted by mike meyer (Member # 542) on :
Aye right Scotty Boy, say, can you pick me up some colonge at Duty Free called DKNY? They don't sell it in the US anymore, only the European markets (the Barras) because Chicks dig the scent man!
Enjoy the Blue Lagoon! I may take that up myself in May when I head over!
The Hot Tub, or should I say, the "Glasga Public Bath" is ready for ya!!
Can't wait!!
Posted by Dawn Ellis (Member # 3529) on :
Yah, like so, you know, I'm really excited to be coming to my first meet.
Posted by DONALD THOMPSON (Member # 3726) on :
I got chewed out by my wife about this one Sunday afternoon. I did five meets last year, so I guess she has a right to fuss a little. I told her that I was having to miss a great one this weekend in PA. I guess she is over it now. I will be coming in with Ryan and Artie. Don't hold anything those two do against me though Mike. Let the good people of Mazeppa be warned ahead of time.
Posted by Jeremy Vecoli (Member # 2278) on :
Will the unforgettable Dr. Franko be appearing?
Posted by Suelynn Sedor (Member # 442) on :
I am so bummed that I can't come
Suelynn
Posted by mike meyer (Member # 542) on :
Dr. Franko, Officail Letterhead Magician, has informed me that he will be making the trek from his winter retreat in Florida! He WOWed you in Tomahawk, see him again in Mazeppa, where he was discovered!
Posted by Greg McRoberts (Member # 3501) on :
Man, I think it'd be worth the trip just to see Frank the scat- singing polar bear.
Was he fond of Mel Torme (sp?)
Posted by mike meyer (Member # 542) on :
Just don't feed him
Posted by Bruce Bowers (Member # 892) on :
Woohoo!
Dana got the time off, we have made our hotel reservations, we are looking for the tickets...
We are going to Mazeppa. It is like a dream come true. Me in the same town that spawned the infamous Mike Meyer... Wait... I was there once before and my life has sucked ever since... Pass me a Grain Belt... naw... make it a jumbo cup of java.
I can hardly wait. Saturday night floor hockey, anyone? LOL!
See you really, really soon! Yah, fersheryoubetcha!
Posted by Mark Rogan (Member # 3678) on :
"torn between two lovers...feelin' like a fool..."
Sorry Joe, but I think my heart belongs to Mazeppa. I gotta go to the Muster.
Don't hate me because I'm beautiful.
Mark
Posted by Dana Bowers (Member # 780) on :
Just bought the plane tickets online! Here's something I found out to do about that. Go to the sites like Travelocity or Expedia and do your search, see the prices, write down the flight numbers... but before you buy, check out the airline's own site (I saved a couple bucks!)
I called my Mom & Dad, and asked for the car keys already!
This will be SO awesome!! Can't wait to see everyone.
Oh... and I have my flannel lined LL Bean jeans all ready to go!
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Posted by Jillbeans (Member # 1912) on :
Yaaa, Mikey! Could ya schee if Elmer hasch a few schpare bedsch? Pleasche aschk him for me! Love...JILL
Posted by Mark Rogan (Member # 3678) on :
All booked! I'm getting in Wednesday PM and staying at the Motel 8. Can't wait to meet everyone in person finally.
Mark
Posted by mike meyer (Member # 542) on :
Just got off the phone with SueLynn! She's coming!
All you Saska..sign folk need a ride...Hope in with Sue Lynn!!
We'll have homes for ya to snore in!!
The Mazeppa Folks await you!
Posted by mike meyer (Member # 542) on :
You know he does Jill...do you really wanna schtay there?
He's gonna find you anyway... Let me know..! schee ya!
Posted by Suelynn Sedor (Member # 442) on :
Yaaaahhhoooooo!
Suelynn
Posted by Jillbeans (Member # 1912) on :
Scheriouschly, Mike... Can ya talk Clayton Zellers into opening up the Bates Motel just fer 1 weekend? Love- JILL
Posted by Nevman (Member # 332) on :
Down here gearing up for the meet!!
Started a panel already - should have it finished in time.
The hardest part has been gathering warm clothes for the little one...not too many very cold days down here south of the South...but our friends are coming through and we should be in good shape in three weeks or so...
Posted by Joe Cieslowski (Member # 2429) on :
Mark, No problem! It didn't take long to fill your spot.
You are gonna have a great time in Mazeppa. Say Hi to all my friends for me.
Joe, Makin Chips and Havin Fun!
Posted by mike meyer (Member # 542) on :
Hi Joe! We'll take care of Ol'Mark here in Mazeppa!
I just got done talking with the Edward Jones Representative........He will be doing a brief seminar on retirement on Thursday afternoon at 2 PM. Just an improptu talk about what you are tucking away IF you are.
I just thought people would be interested.
Posted by Matthew Rolli (Member # 4089) on :
I'll be bringing the Venison. Holy smokes though...how many deer should I bring? May have to hunt a little more. What can I use to prepare it and when do you want it.
Kevin & I are for sure coming, not sure about Katie or Isaiah yet....
Could I get a flyer...so I can send you some green? Where is everyone staying? I may have to sleep in the truck if your region gets booked up.
This is the first time I don't have to spend the first day of the meet driving! Fly in the day before, leave the day after.
My folks got me a plane ticket for Christmas (I have the best parents!)
Sounds like it's gonna be quite a turnout, can't wait!
Posted by Masterhand Signs (Member # 785) on :
Holy Thunder Mike....Looks like the adrenalin already running full tilt here as just checked into the bullboard...I know you are working on have'n everything ship shape when we arrive...let us know if you need anything brought...PS we'll leave the storm @ home...See you all soon...
Posted by mike meyer (Member # 542) on :
Matt..Looks like the Venison cookout will be Friday night....plan for about 100-150. Saturday we can have Venison hot dish.
Pat, make sure Ruth knows to add just a Splash of Milk!! Bring SNOW!
Posted by Dawn Ellis (Member # 3529) on :
I'm so excited reading this post. Dana, your comment about "flannel lined jeans" was a wake up call -- I'm here in hot sunny 75 degrees today. It's hard to think of cold clothes, I'll go out warm clothes shopping this weekend. Mike, the workshops you have metioned sound so interesting -even the retirment one. About the venison - will there be other stuff to eat for those people who cringe at the thought of eating Bambi's mother?
Posted by mike meyer (Member # 542) on :
Sure Dawn, we'll have Elk too! Would you prefer Buffalo? You can ride one when your here as well?
We aim to please! Posted by Kathy Joiner (Member # 1814) on :
Man this is killing me. Oooooooohhhh I wish I could be there. Y'all have fun.
Posted by Dawn Ellis (Member # 3529) on :
Hey Mike, you know us California nuts and twigs kinda people, and yes we're flaky too!!! Will I have time to work on signs for the Counter Culture Vegan Conclave after the reindeer sausage and egg breakfast?
Posted by Sonny Franks (Member # 588) on :
Well, it can't be THAT cold up there, can it? I'm packing the mukluks and the hockey stick.
Posted by tlmeyer (Member # 1012) on :
Hoy!!!!
Mike's older bro here. Was down at the living museum (Mike's shop) last night helping him get things ready. Still a bunch to do, but it'll be ready & hoppin for everyone. Those who were there at the first muster, will be amazed what his shop looks like now. It's never the same. I love to stop in to see him & just stand & look & look & look at all the neat stuff he has & has done. What a treat. Gonna be a hoot!!!!
Tim
Posted by mike meyer (Member # 542) on :
Thank You Tim! Ya gotta admire an older brother whom I still look up to! He'll be here to help out, in fact he's here almost every night to help clean and stack, and throw and shovel and laugh and swig wine from a bag! Just one of the many characters that await you!
The Goretski's from Tomahawk Wisconsin Fame will be here tonight as our guests, they will jam all day here on Friday with me then Friday Night....It's off to St.Paul and we will watch our Minnesota Wild drown Jill Welsh's Pittsburgh Penguins!!!
Bring it on Jilly!!!
Things are really starting to buzz here! Come join the fun! We will be checking out the progress of the St.Paul Winter Carnival!
Everyone will receive a free ticket into the giant Ice Palace!, which will be completed for the weekend of the Muster (Which is also the NHL all star game in St.Paul!)
It's all happening HERE!
Posted by mike meyer (Member # 542) on :
When you mentioned the ice palace the other day, I had no idea that it would be that big!
Anybody gild on ice?
Posted by Mark Rogan (Member # 3678) on :
Is Mark Fair coming? I'd love to see a demo on the faux antique sign process. I think I'll bring a layout for one just in case.
Mark
PS: I had to cancel on the Kiss A Brush meet, so this really will be my first Official meet. Do I need to bring a panel with me?
Posted by mike meyer (Member # 542) on :
Yes Mark!!!
Got yur check today! Bring one to auction and one to trade if ya want!
mark will not be here but we'll have many old sign boards for you to paint!
Posted by Nevman (Member # 332) on :
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Posted by FranCisco Vargas (Member # 145) on :
Ok it's a done deal! Booked my flight to the great city of Mazeppa, Yeah Mike, I'll be out your way soon...here's my flight details, I leave LAX Feb 6 12:12 pm arriving in MSP airport at 5:49 pm. Couldn't be there on the 5th because of my exhibition, but I can leave the next day. I'll try and get something set up to send so I don't have to carry extra things with me on the plane. Then work on them there. I have a template for making curved signs for 18"x 24" panels in case anyone wants to make their sign curved. Hopefully I can make one aged one in time for your event. Looking forward to see all that "cold weather" ah man you know I'm lyin, but I do want to get in there and sling some paint and have a one of those Mazeppa Beers!! see all of you soon...Cisco
Posted by mike meyer (Member # 542) on :
Alright Cisco!
We'll have crutches and Wheel Chair if needed...Cisco sez his knee will not take the cold weather....We'll put him on the weed table and go under the xacto and have him feeling purt as a ruttin buck!
Jill, what happened to your Penquins last night? The Goretski's and I had a great time yesterday! They helped me do everything from depositing Muster Checks to slappin on sticky letters to Going to St.Paul and cheering on the Wild Over Pittsburgh, to picking up (Approx.150) Plastic cups at the Wild game for the Muster Goodie bags!!
Thanks Andy, Lauri, Kaylee, and Quinn! Good Luck at the Hockey Tourney this weekend!
Lots to do yet, painting the walls, floors, and making it top notch for you people coming in two weeks and in the future meets!
We need SNOW!!!
Mark Rogan, can you bring a semi load er two?
What ever happened to Winter's when I was a Kid?
Global Warming or can we blame it on the computer? ha
Not long now...18 daze and counting! send your registration today!
Posted by DONALD THOMPSON (Member # 3726) on :
Mike, I know you heard of our horrindous(sp) circumstances. Man was I disappointed. I felt like a kid that woke up on Christmas and nothing was there.
Posted by mike meyer (Member # 542) on :
Hey Donald, you could still make it....hop in a car and get going..we'll take care of the rest....I won't count you out yet!
Last night we got alot of stuff moved and started in on painting the walls, and floors for the Computer Lab...the room measures 15 ft. X 30 ft. should be plenty of room for a large group of computers and plotters. Thanks to Duane Mickelson for helping all day Saturday, and my Niece, Brooke and Brother, Tim! Next weekend, Duane, Dave Correll, Samazon, and possibly a hand full of others will be here as well!
The Corn Stove is fired up, as it is a Whoopin' 3 degrees! Come on SNOW!
Posted by FranCisco Vargas (Member # 145) on :
3 degreeeeeeeees ahhhh man that's to hot for me! Where's the snow? I know this is going to be a trip. Sounds like one hell of a Muster!!!!
Posted by mike meyer (Member # 542) on :
I have a rockin chair right by the stove with "CISCO" on it! Some Dos Eckes and chips perhaps? You'll make the salsa right?
Stewart from Scotland will be making a Curry, sometime during his stay...He's an Excellent cook! Venison and Elk Feed FRIDAY NIGHT! and one head of Lettece for Dawn!
Yeah I know I can't spell, what do think I am, a SIGN PAINTER?
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Posted by FranCisco Vargas (Member # 145) on :
Alright I will have my own chair, cooool. I like this place already. Looks pretty neat in all those rooms.
Posted by Mike Contreras (Member # 1571) on :
Oh man I can't wait... Have to clean the Dust off the Ol' "Purple Pants"
Folks.... it looks like it might be another Rough One as we say in the Drinking bizz....
Looking forward to meeting all those fine letterheads out here. May Have a Grainbelt or a case... Should be good...
If I have offended any Non-Drinkers.. Well maybe this is a good weekend to fall off the wagon...
The Knowledge to be gained there far outways having to deal with any "only Drinks at The Letterheads meets Drunk"
Love Shack Baaaaaabeeeeeee...Love Shack Baby!!!!!!
Posted by mike meyer (Member # 542) on :
We always look forward to Former Muster Attendees and of course New Attendees!
Mr. Purple Pants is coming back for a demand performance!
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Posted by DONALD THOMPSON (Member # 3726) on :
Mike, Unfortunately there is no way. I hate it. I got your registration package saturday in the mail. I love the registration form. Nice card also. I will be putting together a very amatuer panel for you though.
Posted by Brian O'Prey (Member # 4063) on :
Hey Mike.... My shorts and Tee-shirts are packed. Cold!!!!......what cold???????? Just keep a track open between your shop and W.D's bar and the meet will go like a well oiled fitch........fitch??? Can't tell you when exactly I'm coming....you know I have to wait for the 'all clear' from higher channels!!!! The satelites are being positioned now. Oh yes....I'll bring a big radish for the vegetarians to suck on. NOW...where is Bambi's mom??? See you soon....Brian
Posted by BrianTheBrush (Member # 1298) on :
Mike...
Well, all best intentions get misled by reality ...again. I'm not gonna make it to the meet. I'll be in Florida (part business/part pleasure), and won't even be back in New York until February 7th.
And I was so looking forward to leaving our below zero temperatures and half-a-foot-a-day snowfalls to come to...uh...Minnesota?!
Fate, why do you taunt me so?
SignGold will be sending some goodies your way though.
I'm sure it's gonna be a great time. Everyone enjoy, and travel safely.
Brian Briskie
SignGold will be sending some door prizes.
Posted by mike meyer (Member # 542) on :
Thank You Brian O'Prey Thank You Brian Briskie
The meet is taking on a great head of steam! Lots of folks coming and doing demostrations/workshops....for those of you who desire a full drawn out schedule....sorry, it just can't be done....oh sure, I can say so and so will be here doing this, but it has to be a non-formal schedule..it just works better.
If ya gotta better idea..COME HERE AND SHOW US!
Posted by Masterhand Signs (Member # 785) on :
15 SLEEPS....YA...Still working on the snow...
Posted by Masterhand Signs (Member # 785) on :
Sorry Mike must of got me wires crossed snowing here right now...still work'n on get some to ya...stay calm don't panick....14 more sleeps...
Posted by mike meyer (Member # 542) on :
This just in.....The mazeppa Jaycees are going to do a Spagetti Supper Saturday Night in conjunction with the Auction! the Jaycees are raising money for Cancer Research. $6.00 all you can eat!
many great door prizes are coming in and don't forget to buy a raffle ticket for a brand new Panel Saw! $35.00 must be present to win!
Rick Dolphens back surgery came out fine, he's recovering and will be here doing limited duties but he will be heading up a Foam Carving project...If you wanna learn from Rick..he'll need some help!
CNC router demo on-going.....we'll cut meat into quarters or whatever steak size you like because....
Friday Night is the WILD GAME COOKOUT.....Deer-Elk-Buffalo with all the fixings!
Ore's Idle will be open for your enjoyment! (BYOB) Live music Friday "Switchback" celtic rock Saturday night "Blue Steele" Rock'n'roll
Doncha wish you were coming now?
hahahaha!!
Posted by COLONEL DICK BOHRER (Member # 905) on :
Mikey- Do you have the Sheriff payed off, this time We won't be shooting water ballons at the cops. This time I'm bringing the cannon, no not the human cannon but the pirate cannon. It really makes a boom at thirty below. The barrel is just the right size for a bottle of createx. Half a dixie cup of powder a bottle of createx and you get a big boom, smoke, and pretty colors. A real Sheriff caller. Hope you guys get some snow, we just got a bunch up here. Isn't it funny to here the folks out East freak out about Zero degree weather, thats nothin, it was 35 below here last nite. I'll keep the powder dry and bring the smoked fish and Moose jerky.
Posted by Laura Butler (Member # 1830) on :
Mike, Will there be anyone showing how to screenprint. I have a customer thatraces Alfa Romeos and needs small number of things screenprinted. He can't find anyone around that will make them just like the ones on the cars when they were new. He is willing to pay the bucks to have them done as close to identical. Its worth me to learn to print. 6-8 decals or metal plates.
I have everything to screenprint on a small scale. I just don't know how to do it.
Laura ps Still waiting on a few things before I'll know if I can come for sure.
Posted by mike meyer (Member # 542) on :
thank you for your imput Laura. At this time we have silk screening of the glass for the Gold Leaf windows.. There may be an experienced silk screener in the crowd that may be able to help you, but from what I have seen in the industry, alot of jobs like this are now done on the Edge, and various Digital printers.
However, we will have an expert in the field of Cannon's who will give live demostrations thruout the meet with pretty colors and loud bangs. I realize the call for cannon blasting is not real heavy at the moment but in case the need arises, it's nice to know that "The Colonel" is just a phone call away for sub-contracting the CANNON.
Which brings me to this up-date....
New to the Letterhead Scene but not new to Minnesotan's will be a first ever "LETTERHEAD PENALTY BOX"
Yup...we'll have referee wondering would will call various infractions such as....leaving a brush to get hard in paint. Spotting too much Helvetica in a portfolio. Advising someone that you would rather "Do it in Vynull". Boring someone to death on how you clicked, deleted and to vector file and EPS to JPEG Blah blah BLAH. Blurting out randomly..."SAY IT!--TAKE IT BACK!" Telling Griz that he is "Handsome." asking .."If i Frog Juice a metal pole FIRST, will my toungue still stick to it?" Well, you get the idea....Stay on your toes because you may end up with a game misconduct, or suspended for the next 3 Letterhead Meets! We don't want any letteringbench clearing brawls.
Offical Winter Muster Temperature at 6:36 AM is.............-5 below zero.
We need snow bad , so Cisco, on your way thru Tahoe, can you bring some...Pat and Ruth are bringing a coupla jars from Canada...every little bit helps!
Enjoy your day people!
Posted by mike meyer (Member # 542) on :
I have the Corn Stove fired up for the hot weather staes people....it's right in the corner of "Ore's" (pronounced like "Cory") Idle Hour!
Does it look comfortable enuf Cisco?
hahaha!
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Posted by Laura Butler (Member # 1830) on :
Mike, Is Michigan snow ok? We have more than enough right now and it snowedx again last night.
My customer is anal about screen printed material. I have been working with his father because he was either in Puerto Rico, Florida, etc with the car. The son races it all over this side of the hemispere. The father brought in some decals that needed to be replaced so I printed them on my Roland Pc-60 and than laminated the ones that will be on the side of the gas tank. The son saw it and new right away that it was four color process vs screenprinting one color that was used to get that specific color that they needed for the color of the decal. It wasn't good enough. Even the process has to be the same for these antiques cars. Some of them will be worth $1,000.000. when they are all done.
Posted by mike meyer (Member # 542) on :
Laura...If the end result is a Ga Zillion dollars for these cars...charge accordingly. Maybe a seperate post of Letterville screen printers will help you out. There are many people here who may be able to do this for you.
Posted by mike meyer (Member # 542) on :
Here is just one of the designs to be done on T-Shirts to be sold here at the Muster....A David Butler Original!!
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Posted by Jillbeans (Member # 1912) on :
Ya Mikey! My ears are burning in advance just thinking about the Scotsman's language! And I would advise you to maybe set up a temporary confessional right beside the Penalty Box for instant forgiveness of any transgressions involving the Hooters Girls! Can't wait to sling some paint! Love-JILL ps This is the Ulitimate Pajama Jam! (PJ's Optional)
Posted by Dave Sherby (Member # 698) on :
Mike, I'll load up the pickup truck with snow for ya. We have plenty. I do hope it warms up a tad for the Muster though. We had -15 degrees this morning with -30 wind chill. I had to put the short sleeves away and break out a sweat shirt.
Mike Contreras, Hey wave if you go through Crystal Falls on your way. Better yet we should caravan on down together. I'm not sure if coming my way is longer for you.
Any Wisconsin people want to hook up to make a caravan, let me know. I'll be going through Rhinlander, Wausau, & Chippewa Falls.
Posted by Terry Whynott (Member # 1622) on :
Can't make the meet, but sure hope I can get one of those t-shirts! Posted by mike meyer (Member # 542) on :
I would give you the shirt off my back Terry but last year you said I was in too many pictures with my shirt OFF! haha
They will be available thru my web site after the meet.
thanks!
Posted by Terry Whynott (Member # 1622) on :
Dang, how'd you remember that?
This is turning out to be a meet that I am really bummed I can't get to. Posted by mike meyer (Member # 542) on :
Here's the latest...I'm doing Murals on the walls in the "Grand Ballroom" here in the shop...Out the back Window you'll see the 1892 Walking Bridge that has been re-done last summer. (right next to leo's sports bar)
Many more pics to come!
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Posted by FranCisco Vargas (Member # 145) on :
Well brother Mike, with all the hoopla of Buffalo steaks, Moose jerky, beautiful babes at Ore's and my own corner next to the stove! I got a "nonstop flight" from L.A.X. so I won't be able to pick up any snow in Tahoe, do you have any white paint, I'll paint you some. I'll be sending a couple of things, from my Cuban signage exhibition to add to your collection, next to that bad ass gas pump and your neat cool signs you have there, I used to have an gas pump, not quite as nice as that one. well amigo, got my thermols, sweats shirts, I have some insulated gloves around here somewhere, now just need one of them insulated jackets, I saw the Ice Palace (sp) they are having at St Paul-Minneapolis on TV this morning, So I know it's going to be cold, but if 2,000,000 people are going to see it, I guess that cold weather is not a big factor, hey I ain't scared of a little frost...yeah right!!! "who you going to call...ghost, I mean cold busters!" see you soon!!!
Posted by Laurie Goretski (Member # 3821) on :
What are you doing over there, pulling a Herb Brooks? It looks as if we can start calling you Miracle Mikey! We were just there 7 days ago today and your shop looks totally different already! Thanks for lowering the telephone bench for me! You would want anyone to be able to dial those three little numbers (911) if need be! We know it will be a great time--can't wait. Trying to thaw my fingers today so we can cut some letters out--We had 22 below temp and 41 below windchill this am. . .We are at 11 below right now 12:00 (noon).
Posted by mike meyer (Member # 542) on :
Pat and Ruth Welter in Unity Sask, Canada....
this is for you......
Pat promised Ruth some winter that he'd take her down south where it's warm and they will lounge by the beach.... He's going to do it....They will be HERE in Mazeppa! (It's south, it's warmer than Unity!)
Nice work Pat! (W.D's is having a beach party this weekend!)
One morning there at the farm house in Unity, Pat and Ruth were in the kitchen and Pat started Sobbing hysterically...Ruth said, " PAT! Honey, what's the matter?"
Pat looked up thru his tears and said, "Ruth, remember when I was 18 and you were 15 and we were making love in the back seat of that old Buick way back when?" Rruth replied."yeah"
Pat then said.."And remember when your Dad caught us and he pointed that shotgun at me and said.."You will marry my daughter or go to Prison!, remember that?"
Ruth said."Yes, why?"
Pat said..."Today's the day I would have gotten out."
Thank you very much! you are a great audience!
Posted by Murray MacDonald (Member # 3558) on :
hey Mike...All I gotta know is Pat bringin' his gittar and has he learned all the words to "Pirates on the Saskatchewan" yet? Looks like from all the stuff that's happening there won't be any time for a jam, but if there is, at least we won't be interrupted by a big wind, unless you decide to sing too! Can't wait to get there...having a hard time keeping my mind on work...this is new? Only for this would I drive seven hours in the dead of winter...or maybe for a drink. See ya! MUR
Posted by Masterhand Signs (Member # 785) on :
Good to see Deb and Murray are able to make it. Don't know if the guitar is an option as we are flying and are bringing a big orange box. he, he.
Posted by mike meyer (Member # 542) on :
Bring everything ya got Pat! Bring Ruth too! Posted by Murray MacDonald (Member # 3558) on :
Mike, seein'as how you're probably not too busy, seeif you can scare up a gittar for Pat...or a washtub bass, or a kazoo or whatever. deb can't make it she has taken a JOB, with,like, a reglar paycheck 'n benefits 'n like that... scary...but she gave me this trip for a Christmas present. Don't know what I did to deserve a wife like her' but if I ever find out, I'm gonna bottle it. MUR
Posted by Kelly Thorson (Member # 2958) on :
Glad to see you know a good thing when you have it Murray that's sweet!
Posted by mike meyer (Member # 542) on :
A very productive day yesterday......here are some pictures of the "Stage" for workshops, and just one of the walls in the panel jam area.
It snowed a wee bit, enuf to cover the ground and whitened things up. Still need more. We are suppose to go into the dep freeze this week, but after that the Letterheads come to town and it will be sunshine and a hot 30 degrees. (Makes you warm all over don't it CISCO?!)
I'm putting everything I got into this baby, I wanna make it fun and a great learning experience for all!
[ January 24, 2004, 12:50 PM: Message edited by: Steve Shortreed ]
Posted by Paul Peltier (Member # 4058) on :
Hello Mike,
Three quick questions about the Muster
What time do the doors open on Thursday morning?
Where is the check-in? Meyer Sign Shop or Mazeppa Community Center or ?
Will there be a "dusty room" for cutting panels and jigsaw work on HDU? Or will we be "taking it outside".
Bonus Question: Where is the best place to get breakfast in Lake City MN as I head for Mazeppa?
Posted by mike meyer (Member # 542) on :
Hello, Paul
8a.m. check in at Ore's Idle Hour(South side of shop, look for signs that point to registration entrance). Yes, you can make dust in the "New Mazeppa Wood Shop". The best place to get breakfast is at the "Galley".
Posted by Kimberly Zanetti (Member # 2546) on :
What a bummer...Sounds like you guys and gals are gonna have a BLAST! I'd love to come and play with you all...Cisco & Jill, you have some fun for me, okay?
Hey Mike, the 7th is my Dad's birthday - would have been the big 60!...sling some paint for him. He's probably gonna be there anyway watching over your shoulder. :-)
[ January 24, 2004, 12:54 PM: Message edited by: Kimberly Zanetti ]
Posted by FranCisco Vargas (Member # 145) on :
All I can say is WOW! Mike, you are on a MISSION there, place looks Dynamite! I made some templates for the curved signs out of 18"x 24" metal or aluminum blanks, so I'll be sending them soon as I can can a jump start on my panel for the "Mazeppa Muster" I can finish it over there. Like Rich Stebbings told me "out of all the Letterheads meets he's been to Mazeppa topped them all!" Got my bag pretty much packed and found my gloves for that 30 degree hot beach weather Kimberly, I'll do my best to get you a picture of me side saddling the buffalo, and doing a head stand on his horns, while he's running Wish you could go...
Posted by Sonny Franks (Member # 588) on :
How hard is it to twirl a brush with ski gloves on?
Posted by mike meyer (Member # 542) on :
Hey Sonny!
Here's Dave Correl showing how to do it with Ski Gloves! We got alot done today more pics tommorow!!
YEAH!
[ January 25, 2004, 09:06 AM: Message edited by: Barb. Shortreed ]
Posted by Paul Peltier (Member # 4058) on :
We are now less than 15 days from the Muster, so Accuweather.com has the long range forecast.
Thursday Sunny 13 deg F / - 11 deg C
Friday Partly Sunny 15 deg F / - 9 deg C
Saturday Chance of Fluries 19 deg F / - 7 deg C
And the short range forecast is It's going to snow in Mazeppa today.
As they say at Lambeau Field - "If it's to cold, you're too old."
See you all in Mazeppa.
Posted by mike meyer (Member # 542) on :
:clap:Thanks for the weather report, that was Letterhead Meterologitist Paul Peltier!
Here's today's creww...yeah, it's Sunday but we have the Polka going LOUD! (Walter Ostenick) Canada's Polka King. Thanks to today's Letterhead Help...Carole Bersin, Duane Michelson, my lovely wife Ayleen and Caleb was here to eat some of Duane's German Choc. Cake and take a picture.
Lookin good folks!
[ January 25, 2004, 04:47 PM: Message edited by: Barb. Shortreed ]
Posted by Masterhand Signs (Member # 785) on :
Mike We played ( the band and I )a polka party last night, didn't get home till 4:30am Folks had a blast...They'd dance all night if we'd kept play'n...but this old man needs some shuteye and that goes for the rest of the band whom are all in their 70's...Its the music it keeps ya young don't it...
Posted by Masterhand Signs (Member # 785) on :
PS...looks like Ayleen and Ruth take lesson from the same paint instructor(ie paint on the cloths)and are those deer or moosehide gloves Dave's wear'n...Deer skins a bit lighter easier to twirl a brush with...and I'd bring the twins (hilda and Helga)but they'd freeze their a--'s in the baggage compartment and can't afford a first class seat for them too ride in...Good to see Duanes alive and kick too...See ya all soon...Spent most of the morning shoveling snow here after I got up from sleep'n in after last nights polka party...Hpoe ya get the dump your looking for...Pat
Posted by Jeff Ogden (Member # 3184) on :
Hey Mike...
What's the weather like INSIDE your shop ? Will us hot weather 'heads need some extra layers of clothes just to be inside, where all the paintin's going on ?
Posted by mike meyer (Member # 542) on :
Shouldn't be a problem Jeff, I have a brand new furnace for the computer lab going in tommorow, and the rest of the shop is very cozy..(Too warm for me) You'll be having so much fun , you'll forget the weather. Besides, our weather IS fun! We just need more snow to prove it!!
Another good day, lots of progress. Many more cool stuff to finish. I need a good nights sleep......more tommorow! Good Night John Boy.....
Posted by Ryan E Young (Member # 2325) on :
WHAT WHAT WHAT!!!!! Will there be any southern hillbillys after all? I dont know? Posted by mike meyer (Member # 542) on :
We are sure hoping there is Ryan.....I'll never count you out....the doors are wide open...see you here!!! Posted by Brian O'Prey (Member # 4063) on :
Snow forecast for Ireland tonight with plunging temperatures over the next few days. (I hope to see some plunging necklines in Mazeppa) But not to worry, as I'll be in warm and cosy Minnesota on Thursday. For all you warm temperature people, remember..... "Warmth comes from within"...B O'Prey, 1992.
Posted by DONALD THOMPSON (Member # 3726) on :
Seems that we are on stand by status at the moment. You may never know who may show up and what we will bring with us until Thursday. Still trying to make it, but only with the help of a few true letterheads.
I can't belive that I am the 99th post on this thread. I have never seen one above two pages.
Posted by Jillbeans (Member # 1912) on :
Donald, you must not remember the Odd Nordrum post awhile back! Hey! Maybe he will be at the Muster! It's getting hard to focus on the day-to-day here cuz I am so stoked! Look out, Elmer! Here I come! Luv JILL
Posted by mike meyer (Member # 542) on :
Hello Folks! It's been a whirlwind of activity here...everyday a big box shows up from somewhere for door Prizes! Anyway, I've been hammering away on the main workshop area and here are a few pics of the progress..The Easel I like to call the "Forest Easel!" The gals on the other wall are out of the most recent "Magazine About Letterheads".
I hope you can make it Donald...we have one hum dinger of a show coming up!
We even got about 8 inches of snow a coupla days ago so it's looking like Winter SHOULD look!
see you next week!
[ January 28, 2004, 10:40 AM: Message edited by: Barb. Shortreed ]
Posted by Kathy Joiner (Member # 1814) on :
Mike, from all the preparation going on I can see why your meets are so talked about. You have the gift of hospitality for certain.
I am missing a real learning experience, not to mention a PARTY! That weekend I plan to sit here and moan and whine. Good side is...my tears won't freeze
Have the best meet ever.
Posted by Masterhand Signs (Member # 785) on :
Hilda and Helga are jealous...
[ January 28, 2004, 11:31 AM: Message edited by: Barb. Shortreed ]
Posted by Jillbeans (Member # 1912) on :
Nice painting of myself and my sister June, Mike! I just wanna know what's in her left hand? Love...Silly Jilly
Posted by mike meyer (Member # 542) on :
Thanks Jill!
that will be a torch!
haha! it's a blast to paint this stuff! I LOVE IT!!!!!
Posted by Murray MacDonald (Member # 3558) on :
A torch, Mike? Better should be maybe a ice cream cone? MUR
Posted by Masterhand Signs (Member # 785) on :
Hey Mike I also see some green indoor outdoor carpet in the pic...does that mean we're gonna see a miniture putting green for some R & R @ Ores???
Posted by mike meyer (Member # 542) on :
Bring yur Putter Pat, I'll put in a Putting green for ya! Pat's pathetic putting practice pad, please pretend placing a plastic ball in the hole!
Posted by Masterhand Signs (Member # 785) on :
Must be a winter green!!!....Dan Sawatsky would be proud...hehe
Posted by mike meyer (Member # 542) on :
Hey Donald and Ryan...I got a snowmobile for ya! Come on Johnny Reb!
hahaha!
I'm gettin the table ready! Thank You frank manning and the folks at One Shot! Notice the new color charts and Anti-Graffitti clears to try out!
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Posted by Heidi Halmstad (Member # 4193) on :
Hi Mike, I can't believe the shop. Quite a change from November when I was there. Can't wait to see it in person. By the looks of this posting, this meet is sure to be one of the best in 2004. So glad to be a part of it. See you in one week.
Heidi
Posted by Darren Grefe (Member # 3441) on :
Mike, Thank you for taking the time to return my call. I can not wait to see your shop in person. I will be making the short drive to Mazeppa, MN from Winona, MN on Friday the 6th. Looking forward to meeting everyone!
See ya there!
Darren
Posted by mike meyer (Member # 542) on :
This just in.....
Chuck Davis of Letterhead Fonts will be donating some CD's for Door prizes! Poor chuck, out there in that blazing hot California Heat.....he needs some Winter to Cool off from these HOT FONTS!! -15 below this morning.(Gonna break out gloves now.) haha
[ January 30, 2004, 07:53 AM: Message edited by: Barb. Shortreed ]
Posted by Jeff Ogden (Member # 3184) on :
The two girls with the funny hair...umm...I am seeing their left hands have thumbs on the wrong side, thus making their left hands right, or wrong, anatomically. Everything else is in the right place though . Do I have to go to the penalty box now? Posted by mike meyer (Member # 542) on :
TWEEEEEEEEEEET!
OGDEN......2 Minutes
pestering women who are flat painted on plywood.
get in box...feel shame.
haha
Posted by Masterhand Signs (Member # 785) on :
Hi Mike -52 here today and the winds blow'n from the south east, I thought it was suposed to be all hot air comming from that direction!!!Had an industrial heater installed just to take the edge off in the shop here, looking forward to your -15...Table looks great keep it out of the wind though...and Jeff the twins are screaming foul and want a game misconduct cause thats there curled pinky you offended...heheh...have fun see ya soon...in the Dry cold Pat
Posted by Dana Bowers (Member # 780) on :
I am SOOOOOOOOOO psyched about this!!!!!! I gotta stop and get some warm long undies cuz I'm alot less insulated than when I lived in MN (actually... I looked alot like Helga, but lighter skin, darker hair and alot more lumpy-bumpies!! HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!)
Sure sounds like there's gonna be a ton of wonderful people there, and some I can't wait to see again!
I'm sorry I haven't sent ya a check for registration yet... too busy making sure the bills are up to date and covered while we're gone. Do you still want me to snail-mail one to you, or would you rather I hand you a check in person? Let me know!
[ January 29, 2004, 10:23 AM: Message edited by: Dana Bowers ]
Posted by mike meyer (Member # 542) on :
in person is fine Dana.
I just got back from the Twin Cities where I got TONS of door prizes and goodies to play with from Midwest and N. Glantz! -26 below! and the suns shining!
haha I love it! Let's throw water in the air and watch it freeze!
Posted by Brian Hansen (Member # 2946) on :
Hi Mlke...Looks like your all having a great time getting ready for the great event, nice work on the walls ,sounds like it going to be a big event . keep up the good posting, we love it . thanks. Posted by mike meyer (Member # 542) on :
Hey Brian!
I talked to John Jordan a coupla days ago and he's playing the ol' "If I can make it to a Canada Meet from Australia, YOU can make it from Minnesota!" It awful early but I'd like to throw my hat in the ring for helping you this fall! I ain't never been to that part o' the country. Ya got skating rinks there right?
Thought so! Posted by mike meyer (Member # 542) on :
First over the pond Muster Ateendee makes it into the Mazeppa Airport unscathed...Shaken but not stirred.......
Brian O'Prey escorted by Wisconsin's own Matt Rolli!!
Who's next?
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Posted by mike meyer (Member # 542) on :
The temps are maintaining in the teens here.BELOW ZERO that is! Suppose to warm up by Sunday...Maybe to 15 above! Bring long underwear or if you have a turtle neck, throw that in your bag as well! The shop is nice and warm....it's going outside to color the snow yellow that gets a little chilly....(We do have in-door plumbing but I don't think it will catch on...not with all the outhouses and Sears catalogs so handy.) The corn stove in Ore's will be burning bright!
have a ggggggood ddddday!
bbbbrrrr!
[ January 30, 2004, 08:58 AM: Message edited by: Barb. Shortreed ]
Posted by mike meyer (Member # 542) on :
Thanks Barb! This "Boy Peeing" will be on the back of every Muster Shirt!! Another Great design by Mr. David Butler!
(Don't eat Yellow Snow!)
Go back to page three and check out the Chuck Davis CD.."Grampa Meyer's Winter Mustard!"
After a Cold day getting little kid's Toungue's off the metal on the playground, it's nice head over to Ore's and Slap Some "WINTER MUSTARD" on a slab"o Bread, put yur feet up on the Ol' Corn stove and read A Magazine About Letterheads!"
Which by the way....Jeff Lang will have Complete Sets of A.M.A.L. for sale! He will not be here but you can sign up if you do not subscribe already!
Join the Fun!
Posted by Brian Hansen (Member # 2946) on :
Mike ...Maybe you can have a competition on who can write the whole alpha from A - Z in lower K's , hopefully they don't sqatt !!!! Thanks I appreciate all the help and contacts for the Maritime Letterhead Round-up in aug this year, I'm working on the logo right now ... soon to be posted. thanks again!. Posted by mike meyer (Member # 542) on :
Ha ha Thanks Brian!
I just picked up a Rental Van for our Shuttle....Those of you who will be needed a Shuttle ride from the Minneapolis/St. Paul Airport...this is the Van you need to look for...Of course we'll Vynull the crap out of it...Also...W.D.'s Bar & Grill is where Breakfast and Lunch will be served everyday!
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Posted by Kathy Joiner (Member # 1814) on :
Page four? Who wants to bet on what day and time this post reaches page 7?
This is good. Those of us who are unable to make it can become excited and enjoy it also. Keep the pictures coming.
I can't wait to see the pictures of the meet and hear the stories!
Posted by mike meyer (Member # 542) on :
Funny you should say that Kathy...Remember that meet you had I was coming to? I really did make a panel for you! Do you want me to deliver it when I make my Southern Swing in March?
How bout that Bear Rug? Brian O'Prey wastes no time getting into the paint! He's under the new skylight!
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Posted by Masterhand Signs (Member # 785) on :
Gosh Mikey and crew...weather sure looks inviting there...We're in the middle of a full blow'n storm zero visablity, road asnd schools closed, had to shovel my way out of the shop twice aready this AM...I'll have barb post the pic as soon as I get it to her...Just a question...Is the cernals sign that was around the corner from WD's still there as I don't see it in the pic??? Its a Dry cold Storm...hehe...Pat
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Posted by Murray MacDonald (Member # 3558) on :
Mike, do you get the impression that Pat really ENJOYS that gawdawful weather that they have out there? Them flatlanders is just plain weird. I'm getting really antsy to get going...your posts are like holding a bottle of gin just out of reach of my Aunt Agnes...tantalizing! Taking off next Wed. and staying at the Super 8 in Zumbrota...is that Scandahoovian or sumthin? Can't wait to see all the stuff you've done ,and I'm really curious as to why the cargo door on the [Otter?] is open. Vinull jockeys jumping out? MUR
Posted by Masterhand Signs (Member # 785) on :
Mur sometime ya got to experience the worst to really appreciate the best...We arrive Wed. as well looking forward to chat'n and chow'n with ya...Hows the Knee comming along, are we going to have ta carry you over the snow banks...hehe take care old friend see ya soon....Pat
Posted by Kathy Joiner (Member # 1814) on :
How far south are you coming? We be's a good gumbo cook.
Posted by Murray MacDonald (Member # 3558) on :
Hey Pat.., the knee is fine, but blow in my ear and I'll follow you anywhere. This looks like a fine one ,eh? Be great to see you and Ruth . Too bad the twins aren't coming! Mur
Posted by mike meyer (Member # 542) on :
Key West? Is that as far as you can get?
Posted by Kathy Joiner (Member # 1814) on :
Unless you hook up with Don Coplen and get a boat Key west will be it.
Posted by mike meyer (Member # 542) on :
Here is proof you CAN install Vynull at _15 below zero!
FIRE!!!
Well, almost thanks to some quick action by yours truly, a ballast decided to BURN!! I quick ly grabbed a ladder and tore bulbs, covers, wires and a smoking ballast to the floor! Smoke billowed through the shop. My son Caleb and myself were the only ones here, as Brian O'Prey and Matt Rolli went to the airport to pick up the English, Scottish and Welsh visitors. We are having a bonfire and hopefully it will not be the shop! My electrician, Rob, came and fixed the wiring for now. WHEW! Stay Tuned!
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Posted by Masterhand Signs (Member # 785) on :
HOLY Sh-T Batman....glad you and Caleb are Ok...sounds like it was a good thing you guys were there and caught it...Was she an old ballast or a new one???...Hope the electrian can get you all straighten out...gosh thats a scary thing...Just really glad you guys are OK....Pat and Ruth
Posted by Craig Lewis (Member # 3271) on :
Hey Mike and Letterheads,
I hope to see ya all at The Muster.
May the blizzar from heck come,
Drew Lewis
I'll bring my dad
[ January 30, 2004, 11:07 PM: Message edited by: Craig Lewis ]
Posted by John Lennig (Member # 2455) on :
I guess Steve and Barb would know... is this setting any records for most posts??
Goes to prove that Solid Positivity??? will prevailover disent!!
You'll all have some good times, i'm sure, lucky you!!
John Lennig / SignRider
Posted by Kathy Joiner (Member # 1814) on :
Mike, yesterday when I answered you on the board, I had no idea there was a picture of the panel. For some reason it or the others with it were not showing up. I love it! Thank you.
Posted by Jillbeans (Member # 1912) on :
Hey! Rolling Rock Beer is from PA! Mikey, I can pack some freeze-dried Pierogies in my sign kit. You want some? How do we sign up for the shuttle? Just call? I hope my plane won't be 2 hours late like my train was in 1999! Supposedly I will be @ MSP @ 4:10. I remember spending the night there last August during the blackout. I shoulda called Elmer! Love.....JILL
Posted by mike meyer (Member # 542) on :
Sure Jill!
We'll pick you up..what day? the 4th or 5th?
Posted by Jillbeans (Member # 1912) on :
It's Wednesday the 4th Mikey. Must be my Alzheimers kicking in. You got room for a Cannuck too eh? Love...Jilly
Posted by Brian Hansen (Member # 2946) on :
Jill!!! You change the colour of your hair , what's up with that... new picture an all! and who's the canadian travelling with you is it Suelynn , Mike you going to break records , how many pages can you get....
Posted by FranCisco Vargas (Member # 145) on :
I think Mike's Mazeppa Muster Meet will hit a record of 200 by the time his meet starts. Steve has anyone hit 200? It just looks like one of those of posts! You go Mike! See you soon amigo...I want to see Bright Red freeze when you throw it in the air!
Posted by mike meyer (Member # 542) on :
Hey Cisco!!
Got your package today! Awesome! We'll proudly display it!
Things are very busy again today...Ore's is ready, lots of PISH got FLUNG DUNG Out!
We are getting SO READY for you kids to come! Anyone wanna come early? We're here? We've already had a 2 day meet so far... W.D.'s knows how to cook Fired Tomatoes and Fried Bread! Next will be Haggis?
Eric and Bun..(The Locals) have made their presence known as well as a local hussie named Sara who would like everyone to know that she graduated from Beauty School! Who cares? Show of hands..come on..?
Here's some..more madness...Enjoy!
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Posted by Laura Butler (Member # 1830) on :
Mike, Just made plane reservations. I'll be arriving Wed. about 2:05 pm. Hope you have someone to put me up in their home. Too cold there to take up being a street person. See everyone there. I am soooo excited.
Posted by ticks (Member # 575) on :
G'day Mike, wow man your meet is sounding great! Just wish I was there. I had brett over today (who is hosting this years aussie letterhead meet) and we were talking about you. (all good of course hehehehe) Are you still coming over to our meet?? cant wait to sling some paint with ya.
give me a yell if you need any info of anything else, my email is rod@rodticklesigns.com
Cheers and good luck with your meet.
Rod
Posted by Laura Butler (Member # 1830) on :
I ended up not getting a direct flight and have to lay over in Chicago on Wed. from 11:20 to 12:38. Anyone else laying over at that time?
Posted by FranCisco Vargas (Member # 145) on :
Hola Mike, Dang that package got there fast! I'll assemble the Mezeppa one when I get there, yours is made for the curved frame. I can also make another one if you want to donate it to the museum? In fact I'll make two, so I can have one and have everyone sign it, then I can bring it back.
Your place is looking sharp!!
Posted by tlmeyer (Member # 1012) on :
HOY!!! (As Mike & I say when greeting each other)
Mike's bro here, Tim. Here's another perspective on the status of things, pre-Muster. We have a good heavy snow coming down today. Yesterday was a very productive day at the shop. The overseas gents (Bri, Ash, Stu & Scott) dove into things along with a few local volunteers & we moved a number of loads of "stuff" out of the shop to make room for everyone. A number of meet signs got made (Brian). One of the most fun work details we accomplished was putting the finishing touches on Ore's. That place wreaks of character & style!!! Once in there, you don't wanna leave. Ya have to be there. One corner has the corn stove generating warmth & a unique homey corn stove aroma. The other corner has a vintage, fully operational old floor console stereo along with 150 or so albums. They're sorted into 2 piles, country & classic 70's rock. Play whatever you want! The ceiling has numerous interesting items wired to it, including the restored antique high chair that Mike & I flung food from a few days past. That's enuf info for now. Don't wanna tell everything about the place. Gotta leave some for the imagination & discovery. Needless to say, the spirit of the Muster is already live & well at Mike's shop & waiting to welcome everyone. See y'all there next week. Posted by tlmeyer (Member # 1012) on :
If anyone's wonderin what those bags are that Stuart & I are stacking outside of Ore's, it's corn for the corn stove. Ashley was inside the door, tossing them to me, me to Stuart. Had to make room in Ore's.
Posted by mike meyer (Member # 542) on :
Hey Folks!
Ticks! Count me in!
Getting ready to go out skiing!! should be good fun as some of the boys have never skiied! hahaha Wish you were all here!
Posted by mike meyer (Member # 542) on :
We've just come back from skiing and I am happy to report that no one was hurt!
What a BLAST WE HAD!! hahaha!
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Posted by Dana Bowers (Member # 780) on :
24 hours from now we will be on the plane, heading to MINNEAPOLIS!! Yippeeee!!!!
Gonna spend a couple days with my parents, my daughter Emily and my best friend Donna. Bruce wants to visit one of the lodges there as well.
We are planning on heading down to Zumbrota to check in to the hotel on Thursday. Don't know exactly when yet, as we are gonna see how the weather is. Play it by ear.
DEFINATELY gotta hit White Castle while there! Sliders, here we come!
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Posted by Masterhand Signs (Member # 785) on :
Man you boy are spending a wee bit uf time warming your butts arent ya...hehe...Mikey the frames are done and now load the box....Mannn I LOVE my job...and I REALLY L O V E my tools...not a word Stewart...hehe See ya all soon eh.
Posted by Ryan E Young (Member # 2325) on :
Can you carry alluminum panels in your luggage on a plane? Tick Tick Tick Tick
Posted by DONALD THOMPSON (Member # 3726) on :
Mike, Let Sara know that I will let her practice on my hair when I get there. You guys seem really cold in some of those photos. It was 28 here yesterday. Is there that much difference in 28 and -15. Isn't yours a "dry cold"? I can't wait to get there.
Posted by mike meyer (Member # 542) on :
ask the fella's from overseas about the cold....when they got here, it was -15 below..yesterday when we went skiing, it was 15 ABOVE...even though it was still..only 15 degrees below zero, it felt like 50 above! 30 degree swing is a drastic cahnge and it feels really good! It probably will not feel too good when you come from a 70 degree climate but you will adjust!
Schools closed today as we have been in a steady snowfall since 5 PM last night! Thank you Pat and Ruth Welter for the snow!!! Right on time!!!! We could use more so Ryan and Donald can get some snowmobiling in!
Another hectic work day, things to tidy up, here and there......Please email us ASAP if you are arriving Via airport and IF you need a shuttle ride....We are gathering together the names and times of folks coming in and it looks as though it will work out well!
Minneapolis/St.Paul International Airport Information number is 612-726-5555 in case you need any information. We look forward to all of you coming and having a great time! We already are!
Posted by Nevman (Member # 332) on :
Yeah !! Snow !!!
We're getting to MSP at about 2:30 or so...should hit town about 4ish.
I packed my bags for Mazeppa and in it I put my.....
Atkinson Sign Painting Manual.....
Posted by Jillbeans (Member # 1912) on :
Got my Atkinson packed too. And 3 small aluminum panels. And a few other fun things too. Here's a link to check out airport delays. http://www.fly.faa.gov Hopefully there won't be any! See yins soon! love JILL
Posted by Laura Butler (Member # 1830) on :
We are going into a heat spell today. Last night was 15 and is supposed to get up into the low 30's today. I haven't seen this much snow since the 70's. Back then when the snow plows would go thru, all you could see is the top of the street signs sticking out. We have many back roads that are almost blown shut.
Posted by Kathy Joiner (Member # 1814) on :
Page 5 already! Rock on!!!!
Posted by mike meyer (Member # 542) on :
The local media wanted a piece of the action so we abliged!
Here I am on the air with Candace Grossklaus on KTTC Channel 10 Rochester Minnesota.
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Posted by Masterhand Signs (Member # 785) on :
Well faith and begora...isn't she and grand lassie...(the glass piece that is)...Nice shirt too, are we going fish'n later too???
Posted by FranCisco Vargas (Member # 145) on :
Get on with your bad self Mike!! Right ON!! thats cool man, you is the man!!
Posted by PKing (Member # 337) on :
SORRY Mike,but I won't be making it. Last time I wound up having to get married!! Hope uncle Joe's Eagle is STILL in good shape Posted by Steve Shortreed (Member # 436) on :
It's 2:30am early Tuesday morning, but we're still determined to be up and on the road to Mazeppa by 10am. Hoping to get thru Chicago tomorrow before finding a room for the night.
Our 24 year old son Adam will be coming along. He's all excited about becoming a PinHead these days. Nothing better than a Letterhead meet to give him the chance to get more info firsthand.
Find me a nice, comfy spot in Ores Mike! Looking forward to meeting lots of new people this trip.
Posted by Jillbeans (Member # 1912) on :
Hey Steve...... Are ya bringin yet git, man? I hope so cuz I am bringing June! She got time off from the kindergarten for good behaviour. We can have a sing along with our fave tunes! Love ya Jill
Posted by Ray Rheaume (Member # 3794) on :
Mike,
Wish I was coming out to the Muster...looks like you've planned one heck of a great meet this weekend. My only question is...
...do you ever sleep? hehehe Rapid
Posted by Laura Butler (Member # 1830) on :
We were supposed to get freezing rain last night but I just woke up and looked outside and there is ....
I had to edit this as I must have been sleep walking when I looked otuside and thought I saw snow. Actually its real hazy, warm, and everything looks like it could be melting and leaving ice underneath everything. Sure glad I'll be leaving for the Muster tomorrow. Its got to be warmer. Hehehe
[ February 03, 2004, 09:35 AM: Message edited by: Laura Butler ]
Posted by Joe Endicott (Member # 628) on :
Gettin' packed up!
Having a hard time keeping my mind on what has to be finished up at the shop, and what I need to fill the fellas in on before I go......oh well, they like surprises.
Posted by Heidi Halmstad (Member # 4193) on :
With a post like this, how can anyone say no??? Can't wait to get out of here tomorrow. Just make sure that snow is off the roads, I don't want to spend time plowing, I want to have fun, fun, fun.
So, how much snow did Mazeppa get? Here we got about 10". Had to drive the bad boy truck the last to days to the shop. Only had it sideways a couple of times. (Ha Ha - Hubby don't know that...)
Well, I will be hopping in the car and leaving in about 24 hrs. Yippie.
See Ya.
Posted by Laura Butler (Member # 1830) on :
Mike, Are we going to be able to buy some glass there. I'd hate to taek some in my luggage on the plane. Might turn into smalts by the time I get there.
Posted by mike meyer (Member # 542) on :
The Official Letterhead Barbershop cleaned up a number of Letterhead Scraglers... Thanks to my Dad George Meyer former owner and operator of George's Barber Shop Mazeppa, Mn 1965-1981!
Thanks Dad!
[ February 03, 2004, 11:29 PM: Message edited by: Barb. Shortreed ]
Posted by Kelly Thorson (Member # 2958) on :
Have a blast Mike - be sure to take time to have some fun too. Wish I could be there. - My Loss Posted by Colleen Henderson (Member # 906) on :
Mike, it's killin' me that I can't make it! Missin' out on meeting those other Canucks too & Murray is soo close - 6 hrs NE from me, probably the closest Canadian Letterhead! Have a blast (I know you will) & hope to see you somewhere soon!
Posted by Murray MacDonald (Member # 3558) on :
Got my murrican $$..got my gittar...got the best wife in the world...and I'm on the road in the AM... Colleen, if you can make it to Ft. Frances by 11 AM tomorrow, I've got lotsa room...this one is gonna be a blast, if Mike can stay awake after all the HARD WORK he's put into this...tho' he may have a new career as a TV poisonality, or at least his mustache might!
MUR
Posted by Colleen Henderson (Member # 906) on :
Thanks for offer Murray, sure wish I could. Have to take a rain check for next time. Mike is pretty amazing, definitely the ultimate Letterhead! Have a safe trip & have one for me eh?
Posted by Pierre Tardif (Member # 3229) on :
Looks like it is going to be a good one...again! Lots of nice letterheads will be there to keep the place warm!
Have fun, learn and enjoy the party, Life is so good!
Please somebody paint Steve's toenails for me!
Posted by Don Coplen (Member # 127) on :
yeah, right....I'm gonna pack my bags for Minnesota in February! Have fun! Posted by Jillbeans (Member # 1912) on :
Your wish is my command Monsieur! (if I can get him to remove his mucklucks) Hope this is as much fun as FKAB! Love ya.....JILL
Posted by Andrew Skic (Member # 3875) on :
Hi All, I am custom painting some panels for the auction and am makin' a few other goodies for all. This will be me and my wife's first meet and I just can't wait to get there and meet some of the fine people on this board. We'll be leaving Wed. eve after I close shop (maybe early).All have a safe trip and we'll see you there. Posted by mike meyer (Member # 542) on :
Out and about with the lads today...We saw some fun stuff......We also scouted out our food...the goats look tasty don't they? yummy! Kinny's Dad, Tony, was wanting to rope one of the Long Horns but too much snow.
[ February 03, 2004, 11:39 PM: Message edited by: Barb. Shortreed ]
Posted by Barb Schilling (Member # 13) on :
Mike, are you going to have a hockey game? I hate watching sports on TV but I love live sports.
Maris and I want to bring our cross country skis. Is there a trail or 2 around Mazeppa?
We'll leave Thursday AM right after my networking meeting. Should make it by noon. I'm looking forward to tackling that gold leaf project on your window! Got all my gear ready to go. Bringin a little sandblasted cedar residential sign to sell at the auction.
Can't believe all the hype this meet is creating on the bb. What fun!!!! Posted by Masterhand Signs (Member # 785) on :
Barb and Maris it will be great to see you guys again...glad you can make it...Mikey the BOX is packed, now just me left to get ready...Out of here first thing in the AM and will be there tommorow late afternoon...Mur Drive safe eh...Jill YAH excited....lots of folks to see that we haven't seen in a year and catch up on all the blarney....See ya all in the morrow...Pat and Ruth
Posted by Laura Butler (Member # 1830) on :
12 hrs from now, I'll be sitting at the airport waiting for my flight. Got all the bills paid and still had money left for panel saw. Can't wait to win it.
I need this meet and time away. I have been telling customers that I am on the verge (from all the stress) of spontaneous combustion. So if I don't make it, every will know that I combusted.
ps. I have learned from the few other letterhead meets that I have been to that everyone wears name tags the first day and then name tags of old-time members seem to get lost the second day. I hope that I can persuade some of the regulars to wear theirs a bit longer for all us newbies.
Posted by Murray MacDonald (Member # 3558) on :
I am starting to soooooo regret entering the paid workforce in January. This meet is sounding like it is going to be wonderful - and I'm staying home. Mur is busily packing & finishing up the last few jobs - and I'm staying home. I know he (and everyone else) will have a great time - and did I mention that I'm staying home - but I'm not pouting. But I will be by Saturday.
Have a great meet everyone, Debbie
Posted by Steve Shortreed (Member # 436) on :
We're getting closer! Decided to use the camper van at the last moment so that I could lay down. My leg and butt muscles are still killing from that fall a couple weeks back.
We've just checked into a Comfort Inn in Michigan City, just East of Chicago. Hoped to get furthur, but I'm beat. Our son Adam is bouncing off the walls in anticipation of his first Letterhead Meet.
The phone number here is 219-879-9190 Room #112 if someone really needs to contact us. Looking forward to seeing Mike, Ayleen and all the rest of you.
Posted by Ryan E Young (Member # 2325) on :
It is 1 in the morning and I want to call Steves and Barbs room so bad!!!! In my most seductive voice I ask "what are you wearing?" HAHAHAHA I kill me! But I guess I will leave them alone. Im runing out of time to get things done before I leave looks like I will not be able to prepaint some panels before I leave. Dang!!!
Posted by DONALD THOMPSON (Member # 3726) on :
I have a really good goat recipe. Should I bring it with me. They can be so tasty.
Posted by Cam Bortz (Member # 55) on :
Blimey, look at that gang in the last pic - the last time Great Britain exported that many delinquents, we ended up with Australia! And I see they're all getting their official Mazeppa haircuts as well....
Really sorry I have to miss this trip. All of you there, have a Grain Belt for me.
Posted by mike meyer (Member # 542) on :
Hello Folks...well she's a balmy -15 below but we kinda figured it would be this way, I'm surley not complaining, I love it! (Poor Don Coplan, down in that nasty 78 degrees hahah!) A word to the wise to the attendees, the penalty box is in full effect, so watch any stupid moves coming out of your mouth!
haha
Please don't all and tell me your coming, or ask if Mazeppa has running water, or if the houses have windows.....yes, Donald, we have heat INSIDE but only from a heat lamp when goats are giving birth!
Oh Pierre you are ALWAYS welcome in Mazeppa!
Posted by jack wills (Member # 521) on :
If there were any... Leinenkeugle, handy I could consider venturing out in the cold.
Well maybe not? Have fun,learn stuff, make music and welcome the spirit of spring.
CrazyJack
Posted by FranCisco Vargas (Member # 145) on :
ok Crazy Jack, what is Leinenkeugle ?
Posted by faye welsh (Member # 2524) on :
Jillbeans is on her way,she is so nervous and excited. she is not a veteran flyer. i told her to sip a drink, she said she needed to be in control of her senses. imagine that.... frightening thought..ewww!i pity yunz guys..she's all yours. hahahahaha. fiddles.(hey mikey,take care of jilly.) Posted by Suelynn Sedor (Member # 442) on :
Just a short note to tell you all to have a blast! We were hoping to pull off a miracle and show up at the last minute, but I've developed broncitis this week, and just can't get there.
I'll be thinking of you all weekend. I hope whomever wins my panelsaw will appreciate it like I would have! I wish I could bid on some of the panels too. My new shop walls are begging for some cool stuff.
Everybody give Mike a hug for me please.
Suelynn
Posted by faye welsh (Member # 2524) on :
just a good post push to bump this to 200! safe travel to all headed there fiddles
Posted by Laura Butler (Member # 1830) on :
Finally got here. Mike picked Jeff Ogden and myself up at the airport. Jillbeans hasn't arrived yet. Steve and Barb showed up in shorts and cut-off t-shirts. They must have thought it was summer with the warm spell they are having here now. I think it got up to 17 degrees today.
Posted by Bob Ficucell (Member # 1460) on :
Is it just me, or seeing Mike on channel 10 makes me think of Wayne's World? lol. Have a great meet Mike!! Bob
Posted by faye welsh (Member # 2524) on :
what?no jillbean,yet? she must have gotten lost with her baggage.200!!! !yea!!!!
Posted by Robert Thomas (Member # 1356) on :
Let's break this record. 201 Posts!
Posted by Barb. Shortreed (Member # 1730) on :
We're all set up at Mike's shop in Mazeppa. Jill is here, Joe Endicott and a bunch of others. It's almost midnight here and many are already tucked in for the night. See you all tomorrow.
Posted by faye welsh (Member # 2524) on :
hey jilly,hear ya made it...all's well on the homefront.heard the new one cry, didn't see him yet.be good, and if ya can't be good, be careful.. .miss ya more,fiddles
Posted by AdrienneMorgan (Member # 1046) on :
Man, I wish I could go to this meet!
But, with my mom having just passed away and all I have to do here before returning home, I just couldn't have made it.
Have a a really fun time everyone, and Mike I'll see ya at the next one!
I'll be watching all the fun on Head tv this weekend...
A Posted by Jeff Spradling (Member # 1615) on :
Save us a parkin' spot....we're on our way shortly! So many emotions...I think I need a hug!
Jeff and family
Posted by DONALD THOMPSON (Member # 3726) on :
I'm sitting at the shop waiting on Ryan. We will be meeting Sonny in a bit in Atlanta. What a day this is going to be!!
Posted by Randy Campbell (Member # 2675) on :
Wish I could be there as well.Have fun. Posted by Barb Schilling (Member # 13) on :
We've gotten a later start than we anticipated. We should be able to leave in a little over an hour - soon as Maris gets back with the groceries for the kids we are leaving behind ;O)
See you this afternoon!!
Posted by jack wills (Member # 521) on :
Message to Steve, @ Muster. You must be kidding! I dont do chat.... It took me 5 minutes to spell and typeout this message. YeGads,Bloke Oive goh a Blooodee Dart in me eyeyaknow... Helpppp!
Have Fun damnit! CrazyJack
Posted by Jane Diaz (Member # 595) on :
Are we going to be able to see what is going on on Head TV? Is there a schedule? It's bad enought we have to stay home...at least let us in on a LITTLE of the the action! hehehehe
Posted by Kissymatina (Member # 2028) on :
Party on Garth!
Posted by Chuck Peterson (Member # 70) on :
I've been driving all over Montana lookin for Mazeppa. Posted by Brian Hansen (Member # 2946) on :
A Big Hi to Everyone!!! Did Jill make it ... snow ...no way !!
Posted by faye welsh (Member # 2524) on :
phone call from jill says she made it, some luggage mishap:(,but she made it.we are piling up some ice and snow for her return welcome. bad ice/snow storm tonight, Posted by mike meyer (Member # 542) on :
It's all going very well...It's 1:27 and the dance floor is still going...that's it for tonight...I'm hittin the sack....
see ya tommorow!
Posted by mike meyer (Member # 542) on :
............Pretty quiet right now here in the shop.......It's 5:51 AM and the shuttle van is warming up. I already oversleept and missed Jill to give her a ride to the Super 8 in Zumbrota....I'm sorry Jill!
Anyway...the big clean up begins today... In a word...this meet was all about COMMUNICATING. Everything went VERY well...Thanks to YOU Letterheads!! A meet is only as strong as it's attendees...You people showed us what you can do in a BIG way!
The Auction raised over $4000.00 dollars for the American Sign Museum! Beautiful, nice projects!
So many thanks are in order, so I'll just say this.....a great big blanket coverage THANK YOU to everyone!
Now we are ready to "Hone-IN" on the International for July 2005!
Additional T-Shirts will be for sale on my web site soon. Thanks to everyone for keeping this post alive and staying POSITIVE!
If you were here and you made it home...let's hear ya check in!!
Sincerly Mike Posted by Kurt Gaber (Member # 256) on :
We're back in Chippewa Falls, safe and sound. Thanks to Mike and all of his staff for an entertaining and awesome experience as always! My son Hunter really had a good time for only his second meet. We wish we could have stayed for Saturday too, but we had a basketball tournament in Winter, WI for my daughter. They won the tournament, so we're glad we didn't miss that!!!
Even with seeing all of the talented people's creative sign work, I think the best part is meeting new people. I had the pleasure of meeting several new Bullboard comrades along with others that I haven't seen since the '99 Muster. I was welcomed aboard to help Andy and Laurie plan for the '03 Tomahawk meet, and it wouldn't have been possible without meeting them through Mike. It was a real pleasure and surprise having Brian O'Prey stop in to our shop late in '03 thanks to Mike as well.
Thanks to all of you who encouraged my son as he painted on his "panels"... I think he did nine panels (about 7 on the first day!)and also for allowing him to "pester" as an 8 year old may sometimes do.
One final thanks again to Mike Meyer, the ultimate Letterhead, for re-introducing me to the world of Letterhead meets. (hadn't gone to once since my first in '84) I think I'm up to about 10 meets total now, and over half have been associated directly because of Mike: Red Wing '93 or so Shiveree '94 or so Muster '99 Brush Bash '02 thanks for your help and encouragement for us to host our own meet, and this is where we "officially" met Andy and Laurie Shiveree '03 Tomahawk '03 Winter Muster '04 International Muster '05 !!!
Andy, the whitetail portrait is unbelievable!!! Natalie stared at it for quite a long time admiring it. We will have it framed and hung up ASAP! THANK YOU!!!
Posted by Jillbeans (Member # 1912) on :
What luggage? What a meet. What a shop! What hospitality. What's Lutefisk? What fun. What folks! What talent. What a host. Love...JILL Posted by tlmeyer (Member # 1012) on :
It's all over but the cryin. What a rush. So many good people, so little time. So much fun with everyone. Saying good byes to everyone is tough, especially saying goobyes to all the European chaps. Brooke (my daughter who helped pull the meet together also) & I were all choked up seeing them off. I hope everyone enjoyed themselves as much as we enjoyed you. The towns people & surrounding community people, have many good memories & compliments of everyone that came. Thanks to all for pitching in to help when we needed it, no questions asked, you just "got er done!". Everyone is so mellow & happy to be there, we never have any problems. That makes it all go smooth. The 2005 planning is underway. See everyone then.
Posted by Stevo Chartrand (Member # 2094) on :
Made'er back home in Edmonton safe and sound, it's actually warmer here. What a great meet! Thanx Mike and the Frozen Stiff Staff for all of the hard work.
I had a blast!! See ya in 2005
Stevo
Posted by Jeff Ogden (Member # 3184) on :
I just got in, but minus luggage...oh well, they say it'll get here. A big thank you to Mike Meyer for being such a generous and warm host. I can't say enough about how great it was to meet some more of the great folks here at the BB. And how good it was to meet some new friends from the north country at this meet. The number of panels being done at the meet was astounding. The work being done there just just fantastic. And thanks to David for the woodgraing workshop that kept going all weekend....that alone was worth the trip up there. Wow ! There was all sorts of new things coming at you everyday ! How about that treasure hunt for the Butler CD set ? Very cool ! And several meet souvenirs, lots of brushes for sale, the wild game feast, great chow at WD's Bar and Grill....phew !
And I wanted to say how great it was to see the town of Mazeppa so involved. There was a steady parade of local people who came by to see the meet in person, and there were whole classes of school kids passing through. Mike deserves a lot of credit for what he is doing for all letterheads when he gets this kind of community involvement. It's got to be a plus when local folks get to see this work being done, and then have the opportunity to purchase one of those panels for their own homes. It's putting our work in places it has never been before, and I think that creates more appreciation and respectability in the public's eye for the things we do. Thanks Mike.
Posted by Laurie Goretski (Member # 3821) on :
Andy and I have collected one of our children and the other one just called and said he was ready to come home as well. (He went with a friend to the Miracle movie)
On our way home we talked about the favorite things that happened to us at the meet, and there are so many, it would be unfair to metion just one. The Letterhead group is such a helping family and we are greatful to all who have encouraged us to continue to do new and different things! We all have that one 'favorite' thing we like to do, and we all have things we want to improve on. With out this group of people, where would we all be? Pat Welter and Maris Schilling you are the people who have influenced my carving and I would like to thank you for all of your direction! In spending as little as 5 minutes with you, the carving I do has improved 10 fold!
Mikes family is a one of a kind. We are so fortunate to have families who help out with the meets. Lots and Lots of work = Lots and Lots of fun!
Thanks a million! We had a great time. We are already looking at the schedule to figure out which meet to go to next! Hope to see all of the people we met this weekend at several other meets.
Posted by DONALD THOMPSON (Member # 3726) on :
We made it back to my shop. Now Ryan has to drive home. He should do okay seeing as he slept all the way here. We went by Sonny's house to drop him off, met his wife. What a great couple. Thanks to you both again for your help.
Posted by Craig Lewis (Member # 3271) on :
Whooooooooooooo Whooooooooooo
What a great time! It was great to see some of the people I met at Tomahawk at Mike's.
New freinds were made also.
What a wonderful variety of art.
It was a great time, I learned a ton. Where does it stop???????????
Never I hope.
Mike Meyer letterhead Guru........Thanx so much. I owe ya Mike.
My son Drew was all smiles....... He had a blast. He jabbered about it all the way home.
How many times can that kid say "Mike......he's so Kewwwwwwl"
I would like to say thanx to all that took the time to help Drew and I.
But most of all...... Thanx Mike And to everyone that was a part of it.
Drew says....... Thanx Mike Your soooooo kewl
Thanx again all
And we appreciate Tim and family for the warm and open welcome.
Drew & Craig
See ya in Mazzepa in 2005
Posted by Barb. Shortreed (Member # 1730) on :
We're in Michigan City, back at the same Comfort Inn we stayed at on our way to Mazeppa. After almost 8 hours on the road, we're all ready for a good night's sleep.
Special thanks to Mike, Ayleen and the gang that helped put this meet together. We first experienced the Mazeppa Magic back in 1999. It was wonderful to return to this special town so full of memories for so many of us.
We also want to thank Nancy Dahling, owner of WD's, for opening her home up for the Shortreeds. This lady works so many hours, we never really got to spend as much time with her as we would have liked. We're hoping to carry on our friendship via the Internet.
I've already started processing the photos we took. Over the next few days, a report on this meet will be made. Please e-mail us any photos and/or special stories you would like to see included.
Stay tuned!
Posted by Joe Endicott (Member # 628) on :
Thanks Mike, Tim, and crew for puttin' on an incredible meet, and for coordinating rides and residence for the weekend! I wouldn't have been able to make it without your hospitality.
Great people, outstanding projects, freakin' amazing shop, and not to mention live music!
I finally got the opportunity to help and ask lotsa questions on some gold on glass projects (thanks to Dewayne, Griz, Pat, and Barb) and I'm all hyped up and ready to play!
Thanks also to Sonny, Donald, and His Majesty for giving me a lift to the airport. Much appreciated!
Posted by Laura Butler (Member # 1830) on :
It 11:51 pm and I just woke up. A special thanks to those who made sure that we got to the airport bright and early Sun for our flights. I didn't get to bed Sat. until 2:20 am and got up and on the road by 5:30 with Mark and Jillbeans. Caught my flight to Chicago, laid over for 3 hours, and then caught the my flight to Flint, MI. I went right to my Daughter's house to see my grandbabies, and then came home and laid down on the couch.
Thanks go to Mike and all his crew. Anyone that didn't go really missed some good fellowship, seminars, and music on Fri. Thank you David for sharing your knowledge on woodgraining. You were so patient with so many of us. I couldn't get my 18" x 24" panel in my suitcase so I had to carry it everywhere I went around the airport. We had to got on transport buses to go to our small plane and people would ask about it. They were amazed that it just paint and stain. I plan on making some money with this and even more important is having some fun. Its making me really stop and look at wood. As I walked into my house I had to stop and study my mahongany doors.
David, when my dad died 3 years ago I thought that I had told him everything that I wanted. Now I realize that there are still things I wish that we had talked about. Take care of your dad and spend as much time with him as you can. He is one of a kind and a real dear. Give him a hug for me.
Posted by Sonny Franks (Member # 588) on :
Sorry, I posted a new topic before I realized this one was still going (toward a record) Mike's meet was all that was expected and more. Tim, Brooke, and all the family and volunteers took care of every detail. Brooke, by the way, is the future Miss Minnesota. The interaction with the locals made the meet even more interesting with everyone opening their homes to all. Mike's childhood chum, Tim, even took us for a midnight snowmobile ride. I'm hooked.
Also, thanks to the contributors to the auction. It was fun and resulted in not only big bucks for the museum, but some intense bidding wars too. And where else would you be entertained by a bagpiper and gorilla playing the accordion?
After 3 days, I'm not sure if I saw everything on Mike's walls - all eye candy, of course, with new additions evolving everywhere. I saw some old friends, made some new ones, learned some new tricks, tried some new food(elk and buffalo),quaffed some really cold beer, and made some plans to return in 2005. Thanks to all for a great meet.
Posted by Brenda Beaupit (Member # 37) on :
Wow, what a meet! It's 2:22am and I should be in bed getting some much needed sleep after the Muster Meet. My stomach and cheeks still hurt from laughing so much! Mike and family - awesome job!!! I had fun at the first meet in 99'...but this one topped it for me! Great people, great entertainment, great projects and work shops, great fun, great host "Mom and Dad".....just wonderful all together! But maybe a little too much beer! Looking forward to 2005!!
Posted by DONALD THOMPSON (Member # 3726) on :
Last night I just wanted to let everyone know that His Majesty and I was at home. We were really tired because of lack of sleep, so we were in a rush to get home.
Back in the shop and trying to put into words what happened this weekend. Alot of people have commented on how great it was, so I don't have alot of new info about that. It was really great meeting BB folks in person. There is nothing like going for a snowmobile ride at 1:30am in subzero temps. Mike, please telling him thank you again for me.
Mike, I had an incredible time and will be back in 2005.
Posted by Murray MacDonald (Member # 3558) on :
Back home in Kenora...can't stop talking about the meet. Absolutely incredible hospitality, talent, workshops, folk... where is Mazeppa, I'm asked? The centre of the world, baby! Mike , I didn't get a chance to thank you and say g'by as the thought of the ten hour drive ahead of me had me swamp out early, and you were busy, but a belated thank you for a terrific meet. Will I be there in '05? Just try and stop me! See ya'
Mur
Posted by Barb Schilling (Member # 13) on :
Whew! I think Mazeppa is gunning for the title of "Letterhead Capital of the Planet". Mike Meyer and his family and friends, and the town of Mazeppa sure know how to treat their guests. Project leaders got WONDERFUL heavy flannel shirts that said "Frozen Stiff Staff" with a polar bear design (by David Butler I think). I felt so privileged to be wearing that shirt all weekend.
The quality and variety of projects was terrific. 2 major pictorials (Dave Correll and Andy Goretski); 2 large, 1 medium and 1 small gold leaf on glass - on installed windows like you'd have on the job site, complete with all the distracting elements like doors opening and closing, overspray from painting, cold glass, poor lighting, etc; Wonderful wood graining demos (ongoing); Carving sharpening, and new ways to get results in your carving (Murray, you never did actually SHOW that utility knife technique to me - next time for sure!); TOO MUCH TO LIST IT ALL - WAIT FOR BARB SHORTREEDS PICS.
It was REALLY cool to see all the folks from warmer climates giving our northern winter a try. I think they were pleasantly impressed. Of course the weather cooperated by remaining above zero and snowing gently - not so much to be a nuisance, just beautiful. They liked the automatic beer cooler right outside the door, and the brightness of a sun filled, snow filled morning. Did you order that Mike? 'Cause I have to admit I was a bit nervous the week before when it never made it above zero for 3 days in a row.
One of my favorite things is talking to a person at their FIRST meet. Because it doesn't matter how many letterheads you attend, the FIRST will be BURNED into your memory FOREVER!.
LONG LIVE LETTERHEADS AND LONG LIVE MAZEPPA! ] Posted by Murray MacDonald (Member # 3558) on :
Hey,Barb... The utility knife is nothin'! Wait til you see the axe. Seriously, it was great to meet you and all the other folks at the Muster...ain't that Mikey somethin' though? I've got so.o.o.o many new ideas rolling around my tired ol' head I don't know where to start. Maybe a little woodgraining first, I think.or perhaps some air bru,,,,oops, think I fell asleep there.
Mur
Posted by Mark Rogan (Member # 3678) on :
Made it to Mazzepa and back only to get stuck at the bottom of my driveway! This was my first meet. And it surely will not be my last. I was more than a little intimidated and overwhelmed by all the talent in Mike's shop. If they had a Giger counter for talent, it would have exploded. But I got to meet some fabulous people. Found out that Jillibeans is a long lost cousin! (Well, probably anyway) Mike, you and your family are outstanding hosts. Tim was amazing. Big thanks to all the Frozen Stiff Staff. I wish Mike & Jill from Sundance Signs in NH would come to this BB more often so they would know how great it was seeing them again. Joe C. Mike S. Donald...so many great and talented folks. So willing to share. Amazing. Need to work out with Mike how to get my one-of-a-kind tool cabinet back here to Mass. Thanks, Mark. My son will be killing quite a few kittens with that thing ;-) Peace, All.
Mark
Posted by Mark Rogan (Member # 3678) on :
Hey! Who is that dopey looking guy in my picture???!!! Yech!!
Posted by Andrew Skic (Member # 3875) on :
Hello all, From a first time attendees standpoint, My wife and I have to agree that The Muster was the place to be this past weekend. A huge Chicagoland Thank you to Mike, Ayleen, Tim and all the other individuals whom made the event what it was and believe me... It was an Event.We were amazed at the craftsmanship and the welcoming atmosphere that was present from the moment we walked in on Thurs. Morn to the time we left on Sat. Evening. Everyone was friendly and made you feel at home no matter if it was your first meet, or you were a familiar face from past events. The hospitalty was also extended from Nancy at WD's next door with the outstanding food, service and atmosphere that also contributed to the unforgettable experience. A big Thank you to her for everything as well. While I did not work on a panel(s), My wife did get a chance to make one of her own and even get in some air brush experience. It is to the fabulous group from Superfrog that we thank for providing the necessary supplies etc. to put it all together and offer suggestions and compliments along the way. Thanks again sooo much. The seminars / speakers were outstanding to say the least. From Woodgraining, to Carving, HDU to Resins and Bonding, Mold making, Financial planning, Airbrushing....I don't think there is anyone person who attended that didn't leave without learning at least one new technique, tip or trick that they didn't know before. A big thanks to the supplies and other goodies at the event,Including but surely not limited to:(only because there was so much there I probably can't remember it all)One Shot, Coastal Enterprises, Midwest Sign Supply, etc. I left with a wealth of new ideas and knowledge that I can't wait to try or incorporate into my own work at some point in time. A must is setting the time aside in the future to attend other meets and see some of the friendly faces again and to meet others from the board here. Mazeppa in 2005 is definitely going to be in that schedule. I am sure I will have more to offer others and won't be so reserved in introducing myself (and Kim)to the fellow letterheads by then. As the many projects in progress get finished by the many who were there, I hope that they get posted for all to see as there were a ton of cool things coming together that I'm sure will be awesome when complete. Thanks to all for the warm welcome again and hope to see all of you again.
Andrew and Kimberly Skic Posted by Brian O'Prey (Member # 4063) on :
Well, it's OK for all you folks who have returned home, or wherever you are......I'm still here in Mazeppa. There is a quiet air about the place although the work hasn't stopped. Today was a return to signwriting a Pizza menu board....approx 200words to be laid out and hand-written.....fantastic (what other way is there to do it??????) Tomorrow I put the detail in !!!!!,,,,,,,and then, of course, there are the other jobs to do. If you weren't here then you can only guess. Those who were here, know!!!!!!!!!!!! This is the HUB of signpainting.....nowhere else can claim such an honour (English spelling). A meet that in which those who participated can only truely converse about. Thanks Mike, Tim, and family members involved, plus it was good to meet Ash, Dave and his father Tony, Stewart, Scott and Tim Bird again. Get your asses to the next meet, wherever it is....Mazeppa 2005 plus Greece 2005. Live for now....not tomorrow (Brian O'Prey , 2004)
Posted by Brian O'Prey (Member # 4063) on :
PS..... Nancy, the owner of W.D's wants to have her bar filled with signs (now she's hooked) and, for a panel, she will send you a free sweatshirt with W.D's logo. This is the home of signs so please give graciously. At last we have a bar that caters for our needs. Add your email address to your panel (either to Mike or www.wdsbarandgrill.com) and you will be a recipient of a shirt, and soon to come, a design for this year's motorcycle-fest courtesy of your's truely.....Brian O'Prey!!!!!!!!! It was a pleasure to meet everyone in Mazeppa. Keep it Kickin'..........Rankin, wankin, skankin, DJ Brian
Posted by mike meyer (Member # 542) on :
thank you Brian.....It's a Pleasure to have a great 4th Generation Sign Writer "in da House!"
Please join in the W.D.'s experience!
Thanks to so many who were here to make it special....let's do it again!
I have the task of climbing aboard this steam engine and gettin it back on track to make some real job money. What else is there? I love it so...just like the Glasga Banter!!
If you are on my path to and from South Carolina in March, please Eamil me your address so I can stop and see you and possibly bed down for the night and deliver the Cabinet to Mass, ans the Panel Saw to New York !!
You only live once, and your a long time Dead, DO it NOW!
thanks again!
sincerly Mike
Posted by Heidi Halmstad (Member # 4193) on :
Hi All, I guess they all were right...Mazeppa was the place to be. I am so glad that I was a part of it. I have learned so many new things and can't wait to do some back here in the shop. I think I might be getting the hubby interested. He did a design while I was gone that had a paint brush in it. Baby steps. haha.
Mike I want to thank you for keeping me involved and inspired. Your emails make me remember my new found direction. Also thanks to Andy and Lauri for your continued support and for encouraging me to attend the Tomahawk meet which was my first. Mazeppa was my 3rd meet and I have now done an array of things including glass guilding, airbrushing, painting, carving, and sandblasting. Thanks to everyone that has given me advice and helped me out in one way or another. I am truely blessed to have found such a talented group of people to learn from. Thank You. Where is the next meet????
Thanks to Mike's family and the town of Mazeppa. I hope you know what you've got...
The tradition continues in 2005. See you there. Heidi
Posted by Heidi Halmstad (Member # 4193) on :
Hey look at that. Page 7. What an honor.
Posted by FranCisco Vargas (Member # 145) on :
I'm back home, got in last night at 10 pm from the best meet I ever been too! Mike, he's the greatest, and his family, friends, and neighbors are all DYNAMITE! In my opinion, I think his shop will be a museum or a tourist attraction. So much to see, and everyone there was getting down on what ever they was doing. The place is just fabulous! The engery was overwhelming!
I'm not a cold weather person and had doubts about going to a below zero area, or even if it was 15-20 degrees. It wasn't my type of place that I could see myself visiting. Ahhhh, I was so wrong, I almost wanted to take some shirts off it was so warm inside. Outside, yeah it was a bit brisky, but now I know what's it like in your part of the country. To walk across the street to WD's couldn't kill you. Actually it was kind of neat to see the snow flakes fall with the neon lights in the background. Mike really does have a unique place.
I got in late, so I missed the Elk steaks, but did get to try the Buffalo burgers. I did meet a guy name Taco, who was going to bring some Buffalo meat so we could make some Buffalo Tacos, but I don't know what happened, only saw him one time after that.
The last day there Mike drove all the U.K. fellows and myself to Minneapolis, we got to tour the Ice Palace, ice carvings, parts of St Paul and across the river to Minneapolis. I ended up hanging out with the fellows from Ireland, Scotland, Wales. We all pitched in for some rooms at the Embasy Suites, what a place! We both got a kick out of our accents. I learned a few words from them but they have a totally different meaning here, and I gave them a few wordss too, told them when they meet Chicanos, or Mexicans to say "Orale!" I think it was Stuart who said I was the closest he was going to get to meet Cheech, from Cheech and Chong. Got to meet lot of new cool folks I never met before, camped out with Joe Endicot, at one of the neighbors house, but never met the owner of the home till two later, and I was half asleep on his sofa. I look forward to next one in July 2005. Mazeppa, is the place to be for a great meet!
p.s. by the way has anyone seen my "signed poster?"
Posted by Pierre Tardif (Member # 3229) on :
Too bad I missed this meet!
Another good one put up by Mike Meyer! Two thumbs up to the hosts!
I am gonna start believing that Mike is a nice guy!...
Life is so good!
Posted by mike meyer (Member # 542) on :
Hey Cisco!
Glad you had a good time! Sorry we didn't get together as much as I wanted...we'll do it again!
Did you lose your contact case? I have them here from the neighbors house. Blue and white?
Posted by mike meyer (Member # 542) on :
You are always welcome in Mazeppa...even you Pierre.
Posted by FranCisco Vargas (Member # 145) on :
Mike, yeah I know I forgot the case, no biggie, just toss it. I have another one.
Don't worry, I know when someone has an event, it's hard to sit for more than a few minutes before someone else comes along with a question or an answer, or 20 othere things pop up, but you were right on and took care of me well. I felt right at home, Thanks again amigo!
Posted by Brooke Meyer (Member # 4456) on :
Hey everyone! It's Mike's niece here. I just thought i would thank everyone who attended the winter muster because without you guys, it wouldn't have happened. Thanks to everyone! It was the best 3 days of my life so far. I love spending time down at Mike's shop and im sure everyone can relate to me who was there.
Today i went down there and started cleaning up. We got Ore's all cleaned up and theres aton of extra blue shirts, Ores t'shirts and a few red "frozen stiff staff" ones left. Feel free to email mike or myself and tell us what you would like.
But thanks again to everyone who was there. I can't wait until 2005 comes around!! We're already planning everything out.
"Peace Out" as the famous Mike Meyer would say!
Posted by Dana Bowers (Member # 780) on :
WOW... what a week!!! It was so great to spend time with my parents, my daughter and friends. Then we got to spend time in Mazeppa with a whole bunch of awesome folks!!
I'm still amazed at Bruce winning the panel saw!!
Yes, Mike... I painted!! Can you believe it? I actually lettered, sorta... filled in the lines. Mike's family and friends are wonderful. Just like Mike! Minnesota nice, fer shure.
I loved watching people work and paint. I loved the smells. The food was absolutely fabulous (yikes... I gotta weigh in tomorrow!!)
MANY THANKS to a special couple - Steve and Barb - for all their time and work in this site. So many wonderful people I would have never had the chance to meet if it wasn't for them!!
It still amazes me how many people pay any attention to me painting my artsy fartsy flowers with 88 cent craft paint!! I still shake my head in disbelief that I was showing David from Wales!! The way he painted 'wood' was incredible. I can't wait to attempt that. And his father, what a doll!! We even got to talkin bout Border Collies, sheep and milking cows!
Hey Stevo... BOING!! HAHAHAHAHAHA!!
Now I know what Larry, Moe & Curly's real names were... Ryan, Bruce and Donald!!
Hey Jill... if Bruce ever comes home with anything of his dyed purple... you got some explaining to do...
Thanks, Jeremy, for the airbrush pointers. Bruce got the biggest kick outta the squirrels! I will think of you come spring when we start getting the babies brought in.
Hugs to Dave Sherby!! Don't forget the lime juice!
I know there were tons of other people I should mention, Hi to the rest of ya!!
Posted by Scott Telfer (Member # 3949) on :
Dont know where to start guys....Finally made it home in one piece and I still cant be sure it was'nt one big dream. A big thanks to everyone involved who made this a fantastic meet...I wish I had half the energy you have Mike, where the hell do you get it from..No more T Bags for you..Hello to all the Friends I met Old and New..A special thanks to Tim and Brooke for their hospitality and friendship......Three cheers to everyone in Mazeppa.. and a big Adios Amigo to Francisco...P.S would you believe it is T shirt weather in Glasgow at the moment..Ha ha
Posted by AdrienneMorgan (Member # 1046) on :
Man...I feel so left out!!!!!
Wish I could have made this one...sigh....
And I missed meeting Scott too!!! a real Scotsman!!!!(hey..was he wearing a kilt??)
Mike, when's the movie coming out?
A:)
Posted by Brooke Meyer (Member # 4456) on :
Just wanted to give a special thanks to UnKle Stewie, Scott, Ash, Tony, Dave and Brian for the friendships we've made! You wouldn't believe how hard it was for me to say good-bye to you guys. Someday I'll be over to visit! Thanks for everything!
Posted by mike meyer (Member # 542) on :
No movie, you have to put pennies in jars and be here for yourself. Ask the people that were here.
The meet is only as good as it's attendees. If you give them the room, the atmosphere, their own variety of choices...they will respond bigger and better than they ever thought they could. THAT is the successful recipe for a Letterhead Meet.
Posted by mike meyer (Member # 542) on :
MUSTER LOST AND FOUND
Lost: Cisco's Signed Poster, Yellow in color, variety of Sign People's autograph's on it.
Lost: Butler Gold Volume 3 Owner.Mike Meyer
Lost: 2 rolls of Saral Paper.of Dale Manor, Menomiknee Wisconsin.
Lost: Numerous Brain cells from a Variety of people.
Lost: One Silver Cell Phone belonging to Mark Sundell, Council Bluffs Iowa.
Found: One Roaster full of Scalloped Potatoes and Ham (In my Van..Frozen)
Found: Enough frozen Wild Game Meat to feed an Army, up in my Fridge.
Found: 1 CD of "Muster Pics"
Found: Ore's glasses and Muster Mugs all over the place!
What a party! hahaha
If you know where any of the lost things are..contact our 24 hour helpline at 507-843-5951 operators are standing by.....
Posted by Ray Rheaume (Member # 3794) on :
Coming soon......
hehehehehehehe Rapid
Posted by Brian Hansen (Member # 2946) on :
A Big Thank-You Mike...For the recipe,if there's more ingredients please foward them to me.. we're getting so many positive response from everyone that's wanting to come to our Round-Up It's amaizing !!! and many maritimers that never been to a letterhead meet are coming out , It will be a great meet. Thanks again Mike.
Posted by Steve Shortreed (Member # 436) on :
I can solve one mystery Mike. I left that CD of Muster Pics on the desk for you. Nancy has a copy too!
Posted by Mark Rogan (Member # 3678) on :
Mike, If you're really willing to drive that cabinet here (I'm 5 hrs from Bruce & Dana) you're more than welcome to spend some time at my house. I've got peeelenty of room (5 bdrms, 5 bths) not to mention 2 ATV quads, and Great Barrington is a pretty cool town to visit as well. Otherwise, let me know if you know a shipper and we'll just cross our fingers.
Thanks again for everything.
Mark
Posted by mike meyer (Member # 542) on :
Mark.....If you and Bruce pitch in a few bucks to cover gas, I'M THERE!
We'll make a trip out of it...then I head down to South Carolina, so I'm looking at the 3rd week in March...Any heads along the way where I can crash out for a night? Cleveland area? New York? I'll try and make a map of the trip and people can email if they have room. OK? the Muster Love continues........
Posted by Ashley Bishop (Member # 2836) on :
the body has arrived home but the mind is still in mazeppa. I wondered if it featured in the lost and found above?
I'd like to extend my thanks to all who turned up for the meet,it was fantastic to see you all many new faces to me and many old friends together with infamous partners in crime ( the deadwood three, mark sundell and dave correll etc.) all of who made the meet so unforgetable. Thanks also go to dana for firing me up for the flower painting, i,ve bought the brushes and am experimenting already!
The biggest shout has to go to the meyer massive, ayleen, calib, tim, brooke and dawn who all made us feel part of the family. Tim and brooke worked their butts off so that we could party and paint. thanks again.Mike, brooke is such an asset to the shop and a credit to her family.
Lastly i'd like to say what a privillege and honour to be able to count as my pals, mike, stew, scotty, dave, tony and of course brian. you know what i mean, nuff said.
the reigning blockhead signs out.
Posted by Brian O'Prey (Member # 4063) on :
Well, let's hope it doesn't reach 300. Oh no, I've added another 1.
Posted by Alan Ackerson (Member # 3224) on :
Glad everyone had a great time at the meet. It's crazy how quickly it goes after months of prepping and anticipation.
The doors are always open in Joisey Mike, or anyone else needing a place to crash. Not far from Rt. 80.
Posted by Masterhand Signs (Member # 785) on :
We Finally made it home...Mike dropped us at the airport on Monday evening...we arrived in Saskatoon at midnight so decided to lay over till morning only to be trapped in a snow storm that kept us in a hotel till this A.M....Roads closed everywere...visability ZERO....Ruth and I too would like to add our thanks and gratiude...With everyone caught up in the excitement of the auction the thank you to Mike and Family got missed...so I would like to thank you on everyoned behalf whom attended...You make learning so much fun...Thanks Mike Ayleen,Calib,Tim, Brooke, Dawn for a great meet...Tim special thanks for the use of the 4x4 truck, and a special thanks too to Mike for the tour. We know you were busy and had things to catch up on and still took time to show us the sights...they were fantastic along with the supper...Your enthusiasm is infectous not only for the attending letterheads but for the Mazeppa residence as well( evident throught the meet and at the auction)...Brian I think your book should you be able to get it together would be fantastic (4 generation wow)I'll take one...for now enjoy the desert eh...To old friends great to see you all again and to new ones we hope to see you all at a gathering soon... Thanks Mike we had a blast... Pat and Ruth
Posted by AdrienneMorgan (Member # 1046) on :
Mike...I would have been there, I've just buried my mother, so this was not a good time for me.
Posted by Dave Sherby (Member # 698) on :
Mike, the Muster was... well THE MUSTER!!! Man the way you throw a meet, its going to get crazy.
Can you handle 1000 sign painters in '05?
Your meets go beyond expectations. My very first meet was '99. I'll be at every one of your meets till I'm six feet under. Thanks again.
Posted by Steve Shortreed (Member # 436) on :
I'm still sick in bed, but here's a couple pics to keep you interested.
First off, our hosts Mike & Ayleen Meyer
Mark Rogan was the winning bidder on this cool cabinet.
Posted by mike meyer (Member # 542) on :
Thanks for the pics Steve, people have been sending me some as well, I'll forward them to you! My Dad was here yesterday helping clean up and sort this and that. It's finally getting back to normal....lots of townsfolk miss you guys already! They say.."It's pretty quiet around here, where's all your painter friends?" I tell them to get ready because they went home to rest for they will be back in a mere 16 months for the "MAZEPPA MUSTER" 2nd week in July 2005!
I looked up in the frig and man, I have enough food to have another party! So, I'm talking to Eric (Taco) and we might put together a Bar-B-Que/garage sale/live music/texas hold-em poker tournament/blow out!
Maybe around St.Patty's day? You're all invited!
haha
Posted by mike meyer (Member # 542) on :
Getting ready for 2005? this just in.....he has already been chairman of the first Letterhead Parade done in 1999....he's just committed to organizing 2005's parade.....Who is he? Let's see if you can guess.....He's alwys considered himself a "Ladie's Man" (Before marriage that is), He's been on SignCraft's cover and been a speaker at various Meets thru the years, He's HOSTED various Meets as well ....he hails from the frozen flat land of Moorhead Minnesota.
He uses a Maul Stick like a Symphony Conductor.....Can you guess who this man is? Posted by Sonny Franks (Member # 588) on :
Mike, Tell the gang at W.D.'s and Leo's we miss them, too. If you're heading thru Atlanta before or after the Civil War, I'd be honored to return some of your hospitality - you can even have the Mayor's bedroom. Did y'all get more SNOW?
Posted by David Kynaston (Member # 4395) on :
quote:Originally posted by Laura Butler: It 11:51 pm and I just woke up. A special thanks to those who made sure that we got to the airport bright and early Sun for our flights. I didn't get to bed Sat. until 2:20 am and got up and on the road by 5:30 with Mark and Jillbeans. Caught my flight to Chicago, laid over for 3 hours, and then caught the my flight to Flint, MI. I went right to my Daughter's house to see my grandbabies, and then came home and laid down on the couch.
Thanks go to Mike and all his crew. Anyone that didn't go really missed some good fellowship, seminars, and music on Fri. Thank you David for sharing your knowledge on woodgraining. You were so patient with so many of us. I couldn't get my 18" x 24" panel in my suitcase so I had to carry it everywhere I went around the airport. We had to got on transport buses to go to our small plane and people would ask about it. They were amazed that it just paint and stain. I plan on making some money with this and even more important is having some fun. Its making me really stop and look at wood. As I walked into my house I had to stop and study my mahongany doors.
David, when my dad died 3 years ago I thought that I had told him everything that I wanted. Now I realize that there are still things I wish that we had talked about. Take care of your dad and spend as much time with him as you can. He is one of a kind and a real dear. Give him a hug for me.
Posted by David Kynaston (Member # 4395) on :
mE ANd comPuters just Dont Get on, i Tried to reply 2 lauras message but seemed 2 have coppied it, give me a brush anyday......!
Posted by Brenda Daley (Beaupit) (Member # 37) on :
I'm having major Muster withdrawal. It's been day 4 home here at home and I still have hardly done any work. I keep looking back at my photos, chattin and sending emails to all the cool people I met and wishing I was still there! I can't wait until 2005! Kellie still keeps me laughing!
Posted by Jeff Ogden (Member # 3184) on :
Brenda...you got photos? we need some here on the board ! Any panel pix?
Posted by Brenda Daley (Beaupit) (Member # 37) on :
Hey Jeff! I do have pics, but I don't know how to post them!
Posted by Steve Shortreed (Member # 436) on :
I'm working on the photos as we speak Jeff. Remember. Every photo gets the full Photoshop treatment.
In the meantime, I know all of you will enjoy a glimpse of this wee Scottish Lass spotted in Mazeppa.
Where, and whenever, a wee Scottish Lass is discovered, you can always be certain a wee, Scottish Lass hunter is not far behind.
Posted by Colleen Henderson (Member # 906) on :
Heh Mike, would it be Butch Anton??
Posted by Brian O'Prey (Member # 4063) on :
Should that not be Scottish Ass and the Ass hunter?
Posted by Jillbeans (Member # 1912) on :
Gimme a good Irish man any day! Love...JILL
Posted by Brooke Meyer (Member # 4456) on :
Just testing this out to see if i am able to post a picture.
Posted by Brian O'Prey (Member # 4063) on :
Photo taken under duress!!!
Posted by Mark Rogan (Member # 3678) on :
Mike, I figure it would cost at least $100-150 to ship that baby, so you can count on that as my gas contribution. PLUS, you get to hang out in beautiful Great Barrington Mass. The very first town in America that was completly lit by electric light!
Posted by Bruce Bowers (Member # 892) on :
Hey Mike,
I will match that c note and raise you a double order of real chicken wings (not those dime store phoney wannabe's...) and throw in the four bit tour of our shop.
If that isn't enough enticement, I guess I will have to break out the big guns and throw in a visit to Niagara Falls.
What!?!?! You are holding out for a pizza, too? Sheesh, you drive a hard bargain. Just for that, we are going to make you wear a tourist t-shirt.
Can't wait to return the hospitality you have given us over the years. It will be a lot of fun. Maybe the Shortreeds will come down. Sheesh, I mentioned the pizza and wings... Now I know Steve will be here. Who can blame him? Jaco's food is soooooooo hard to resist.
Directions will be on their way really, really soon. So, you are going on road trip, then?
Have a great one!
Posted by Laura Butler (Member # 1830) on :
Mike, If you go to Bruce's via Mich, you'll be 1 mile from my shop. You welcome to stop in and we can even put you two up for the night.
Posted by mike meyer (Member # 542) on :
Mark and Bruce....Thank You...I'll let you know about the trip as soon as I can. Thanks for the invite Laura. Brooke, keep trying to post, I wish I knew how!
Yesterday's Mazeppa weather was 33 degrees above! heat wave!
People still snowmobiling!
Posted by Barb Schilling (Member # 13) on :
Hey Mike and Brian, Has anyone had a chance to clean the excess gold off the front window? I'll come down and work on the outlines and backgrounds if you like. Then Mike and I could REALLY work on a project TOGETHER (not separately).
Thanks again for a TERRIFIC meet - still basking in the glow. Posted by mike meyer (Member # 542) on :
Brian O'Prey has just left for Arizona...If you are a Letterhead and see my Purple and White Van down there...Give him a shout, He's got Extra Muster Mugs and T-Shirts to sell as well!
I just came back from W.D.'s, I got a Cheese Burger to go.....Man was it DEAD in there! The bartender and ME! quite a contrast from last Friday!
I've sent some pics to Barb to attach to this post, so please be patient while they sort em out!
Nice work on all the projects by everyone! Thanks!
[ February 15, 2004, 01:29 AM: Message edited by: Steve Shortreed ]
Posted by Masterhand Signs (Member # 785) on :
Hey Mike and all whom attended the winter muster...In our excitement of the auction and fellowship we forgot to get a group picture...So had this brain wave ( from this prairie born stubble jumper)...What if we put together a pic board like they do at Colleges and Universities...you know where everyones pic is in a verticle oval with name underneath...we could do the Winter muster logo in the middle,surrounded by the staff then everyone else...If you like this Idea let me know and we'll have to figure out how we can get everyones pic so as to put it together...Have a Super Fri. the 13th everyone...Pat
Posted by David Kynaston (Member # 4395) on :
tHInk 1'm gettin used 2 the cUpmoetr now,,, here goes,... we is back home in little Wales telling everyone how we went in an airplane to the land of the brush, we made the bestist friends anyone could ever wish for, the local natives seemed to accept us with open arms, the animals let us eat them and the man with the big moustache just wanted every man woman and child to enjoy themselves.
Thanks to Mike and all for making our visit so special, Dave and Tony, aka. the Kinny's.
Posted by mike meyer (Member # 542) on :
hahaha Kinny! I picture your keyboard keys to be 2" by 2" right? haha
Kinny, You and Tony made the Meet very special..please come bacl again and again! Next time bring Tina!
Are you feeling better?
Posted by David Kynaston (Member # 4395) on :
Tina's gone to pack. DK
Posted by Ashley Bishop (Member # 2836) on :
i'd best get out of the window then tina, because dave i'll be up the stairs soon to see how the packings going.
trar
Posted by David Kynaston (Member # 4395) on :
I got to go paint, byeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
Posted by Laura Butler (Member # 1830) on :
Since PhotoShop is where I do my panels I could probably make a group shot. All I need is some pics to start with. They don't even have to be taken at the meet. But it would good if you could dress in the appropriate Mazeppa attire.
Posted by mike meyer (Member # 542) on :
Hey Pat, the picture thang sounds good, Let's try it.....Have Ruth take a Pic of you, then you take a pic of the Lovely Ruth, and send em to Steve and Barb....I'll do the same!
(Come on, you KNOW these creative sign people will not do a simple standard graduation type picture!) this outta be good!
haha
Posted by stewart mclaren (Member # 2737) on :
HULLO. McLaren here. Whoopee I can do this at last!!!!!!! Just a wee note to add my congratulations to the man. Incredible meet. But then we all knew it would be. Nice to meet all the folks we haven't seen for a while especially The Deadwood Three. Thanks guys. Hey Chamberlin your message has been delivered to Avril. She says thank youuuuuuuu. Nice to meet Cisco, We had a good night in the Embassy Suites! Nice to see the Mazeppa local mafia in force, in fact it was just bloody great to be there! Thanks very much to Tim, Dawn and Brooke for their hospitality and their fine dancing step and to DJ Paddy in da house for playing the tunes. No offence. Have fun in Arizona ya yard dog. Paint some nice pictures. Take care.
Mike once again thanks a lot for everything. Roll on springtime in Glesga, Bairds Bar and a' that.
We'll be back love Stewart and Avrilxxxxxxxxxxx
Posted by stewart mclaren (Member # 2737) on :
HULLO. McLaren here. Whoopee I can do this at last!!!!!!! Just a wee note to add my congratulations to the man. Incredible meet. But then we all knew it would be. Nice to meet all the folks we haven't seen for a while especially The Deadwood Three. Thanks guys. Hey Chamberlin your message has been delivered to Avril. She says thank youuuuuuuu. Nice to meet Cisco, We had a good night in the Embassy Suites! Nice to see the Mazeppa local mafia in force, in fact it was just bloody great to be there! Thanks very much to Tim, Dawn and Brooke for their hospitality and their fine dancing step and to DJ Paddy in da house for playing the tunes. No offence. Have fun in Arizona ya yard dog. Paint some nice pictures. Take care.
Mike once again thanks a lot for everything. Roll on springtime in Glesga, Bairds Bar and a' that.
We'll be back love Stewart and Avrilxxxxxxxxxxx
Posted by stewart mclaren (Member # 2737) on :
Mazeppa Mazeppa so good we did it twice.
Love The McLarens
Posted by Deb Fowler (Member # 1039) on :
What a class act, Mike and Eileen! I truly enjoyed my time at Mazeppa and the wonderful folks there really hang together to make us feel really welcome! I thought I would see some Moose walking down the street with a Guiness in his backpack, it was just like that! The beautiful signwork in town reflected the goings ons since the first meet, which I missed by 5 hours. Still, I was fully able to catch up! Pulling in at 5:30 pm on Sat. eve (taking the winding country roads from Illinois), I first saw Pate Neve and his son outside of the auction/spaghetti dinner, finally getting a chance to meet! There was Cisco too. Seeing a lot of familiar faces, including Steve and Barb, (and of course, Dana and Bruce, Laura, Andy, and Laurie, really put that letterhead spirit right back in me! The celtic bagpipes and dancing and I think I met the man of my dreams, now, the gorilla playing the accordian! Besides all the scottish kilts and comradery, the projects displayed at Mike's shop were a testimony of where I was, a-much-spiced-up northern exposure! Thanks to Sue Arndt who graciously treated me to her home on the hill, home to four beauties of quarter horses and one cat along with enjoying some fine stories of her travels on horseback in South Dakota. What a talented artiste she is with a passion for the events in the town. (and again, Laura Butler, thankss for introducing me to Sue) Finally, I had the pleasure of meeting some folks I had only chatted with online and the phone; including Donald Thompson and the Welters. When I was one of the last stragglers in Mike's shop Sunday morning, I realized that it was Pat Welter working on the beautiful goldleaf on Mike's new window inside the shop! I was honored to have some one on one chat with Cisco and see the showcards he made from his trip to Cuba, as he reminisced a little bit about his trip. We'll still be looking for that panel, pal, it must be in someone's stuff that doesn't come on the bull board. Pat, thanks for showing me about the graduations of the gold leaf on that window, as I would love to see it when it is finished in the light! Well, I need to close so I can continue working on my panels! Don't miss out on Mazeppa, folks, you will never regret it- a trip well worth it.
[ February 14, 2004, 04:27 PM: Message edited by: Deb Fowler ]
Posted by Laura Butler (Member # 1830) on :
Deb, I am glad that you got along with Sue. She seemed like the type of person that would be easy to sit up all night and talk with. I wish you had gotten there earlier. I don't think that I have seen you since Don Hulsey's meet. Sure wish we could have spent some time together.
Posted by Bruce Bowers (Member # 892) on :
Yo Mike,
I think the photo idea is great. I seem to remember a guy in Oklahoma who did some stuff like that. He was a featured artist in SignCraft.
Maybe Dave Butler could be sweet talked into using something like that in his workshops. Hmmmmmmmm... You could be that silver tongued devil we so desperately need...
Let's see who gets 300!
Posted by Bruce Bowers (Member # 892) on :
Yeah.... I had to do it. Dana made me. Yeah, that's the ticket...... Posted by Laura Butler (Member # 1830) on :
Just wanted to be the one to put this message over 300.
[ February 15, 2004, 03:30 PM: Message edited by: Laura Butler ]
Posted by mike meyer (Member # 542) on :
this is brooke here... just trying to see if i can post a picture
Posted by mike meyer (Member # 542) on :
FOUND! Mark Sundells' CELL PHONE Dale Manor's SARAL WRAP Brenda Daley's Bear,or "bare" COSTUME
Still missing/...Butler Vol 3 CD and Cisco's Poster, and A GAZILLION BRAIN CELLS!
STill unpiling from the Muster!
Oh yeah...also found....A large red appendage hanging from a Mobil Pegasus Horse! Indianola all over again! hahaha
Posted by mike meyer (Member # 542) on :
[ February 18, 2004, 11:24 AM: Message edited by: mike meyer ]
Posted by Brenda Daley (Beaupit) (Member # 37) on :
Hey Mike, stop telling all my bare secretes! :0
Posted by Dave Correll (Member # 100) on :
Ah! that's were I left my gazillion brain cells at! I was wondering where they went. As for the little red appendage...I think that it may be Kurt's.
Having a great time at Rick's, as we swill Grain Belt. Rick thanks you for the shirts! Unfortunately, I forgot his auction panel at home so he will pick that up the next time he is up here.
Dave Correll
Posted by mike meyer (Member # 542) on :
Sorry you couldn't make it Rick, hope yur feeling better.....with all the warm weather, the snow is melting and the Beer stuck in the snow from the Muster is starting to surface! Anybody leave a coupla Bud Lights out by the front door? Anybody? Hello? The Mazeppa people are so nice that they leave them right where they are because they want you friendly SIgn People to have something to drink when you travel all the way here! Isn't that nice?
[ February 20, 2004, 06:06 PM: Message edited by: mike meyer ]
Posted by Mike Contreras (Member # 1571) on :
Uh Say Mike did you happen to find a Lil' PLastic Baggie out Front of the SHop? Well it belonged to my Grandma... Yeh that's it...
She asked if that Fine Gentleman of Sign Painter could hold on to it til' her Beautiful lil' Grandsone Mike ( me ) could get it at that Muster in 2005....
I said Fine Gentlemen Mike Meyers Grams... " Who THe Hell You Talkin about?" I said you mean the low down, mangy gold squeegee is his back pocket totin Sign Whore.... Oh yeh Grams ... I know who you are talkin about.... He'll Hold your Stash.. I mean Medication until I may Retreive it in a Proper Manner... No need to leave it in the Fridge... Just a nice Dark place... Possibly sealed in a air tight container.. Or Posssibly a Ziplock too...
Me and My Grandma Thank you... SHe Spoke so Highly of you Mike..... Thankx Again...
Posted by DONALD THOMPSON (Member # 3726) on :
Mike, I just got back from Romania or I would have responded sooner. I was wondering how long it was going to take you to find that. I saw the culprits in process. Had a great time and will be there in 2005
Posted by Sonny Franks (Member # 588) on :
We got SNOW here in Atlanta today. It ain't Mazeppa, but it ain't bad.
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Long story...don't want to go into it now. Wish we could be there but we will be thinking of all of you. ![[Eek!]](eek.gif)
You know he does Jill...do you really wanna schtay there?![[Smile]](smile.gif)
It didn't take long to fill your spot. ![[Applause]](graemlins/clap.gif)
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Will there be any southern hillbillys after all? 
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It's bad enought we have to stay home...at least let us in on a LITTLE of the the action! hehehehe
