Frank Manning is one voice in Letterville I sure have missed lately.
Anyone who's ever met Frank at a live meet knows he's as passionate about signcrafting as any of us and his charm and good humor are top shelf. He's also got a dangerous collection of brushes and he's not afraid to use them...
Drop us a line and let us know how you're doing, big guy. Rapid
PS: There's still lot's of envelopes left to push...or shred!!! Posted by Jon Aston (Member # 1725) on :
I'm with you on that one, Ray.
Super guy...and the best representation that 1-SHOT ever had.
Posted by Dave Sherby (Member # 698) on :
I'll second that. Frank is one of the good guys. Sure missing him here in Mazeppa. Kelli from Precision Borad arrived today. They supplied us with several full sheets of PB that are being turned into some really great projects.
Wish more of you Lettervillians could be here. This is becoming one fantastic meet. Tramp Warner did a fantastic seminar today on pin striping, Dave Butler arrived today also. Looking forward to hearing him tomorrow.
Posted by Steve Shortreed (Member # 436) on :
I'll forward this off to Frank in the hope his e-mail hasn't changed.
Keep these reports from Mazeppa coming Dave. I know I sure appreciate hearing what is going on. This sucks not being there with you all.
Posted by Joey Madden (Member # 1192) on :
Whats the chances of Frank Manning working with ClearStar's Steve Berman of Chromatic fame Posted by Frank Manning Jr. (Member # 2699) on :
Hey Boys & Girls... yes I'm still alive... I know, it's a frightening thought. I've been thinking alot about you folks lately. I truly miss the events and the opportunity to see alot of you. Time hasn't allowed me to do much of anything lately. But that's about to change. I have resigned from Home Depot Corp. effective last Sat. Enough of corporate America. You would think that I had learned my lesson the last time around. I'm going to be doing a street rod show (glass etching) in Aug in Macungie, PA.It's been awhile, but I'm looking forward to it. I also need to get back into my gunstock carving. Should have the time now. I should also have time to limber up my brush collection...Look out Rapid Ray. In any case both Bev and I are doing well and we hope to get a chance to see some of you in the near future
Posted by Si Allen (Member # 420) on :
*perk* Gunstock Carving????
Posted by Kissymatina (Member # 2028) on :
I have no idea where Macungie is, but Jill's having a meet just off I-80 at Lisbon, Pa in August. Road Trip!!!! I think we'd all like to see ya.
Posted by Bobbie Rochow (Member # 3341) on :
Yes, PLEASE Frank, do try to go to Jill's meet!
You were so wonderful to answer my questions when I know you were so busy. I will never forget you!
Posted by Bob Peach (Member # 2620) on :
Hey Frank, Would that be Das Awkscht Fescht? We haven`t been to that in a few years..it`s always a great time! Have fun. Kissy..it`s about 10 miles from Allentown
Posted by Frank Manning Jr. (Member # 2699) on :
Bob, it's The Wheels of Time Rod & Custom Jamboree, Aug 26, 27, 28. I used to do that show on a regular basis doing Glass etching next to Alan Johnson doing his "stuff". It's a good time....and Si...really!...gunstock carving and metal etching & engraving.... it's the same high speed rotary equip I use for glass etching. I never used to talk about it much because I didn't want it to conflict with 1Shot....but that doesn't apply anymore . I need to look up when Jill's event is.... I would very much like to go. Just looked up Jill & Stevo's event...It's the weekend before....should be able to make it.
[ July 10, 2005, 11:54 PM: Message edited by: Frank Manning Jr. ]
Posted by Ray Rheaume (Member # 3794) on :
Hiya, Frank!
Good to hear from ya! Just got back fron the "Picnic" and Bruce and Margie did a bang up job of making us fat again....lol.
Looks like I'd better get my thinking cap on for Jill's meet...see ya there! Rapid
Posted by Monte Jumper (Member # 1106) on :
Good to see you here Frank...you get out our way you know how to find us!
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I'm going to be doing a street rod show (glass etching) in Aug in Macungie, PA.It's been awhile, but I'm looking forward to it. I also need to get back into my gunstock carving. Should have the time now. I should also have time to limber up my brush collection...Look out Rapid Ray. In any case both Bev and I are doing well and we hope to get a chance to see some of you in the near future
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it's The Wheels of Time Rod & Custom Jamboree, Aug 26, 27, 28. I used to do that show on a regular basis doing Glass etching next to Alan Johnson doing his "stuff". It's a good time....and Si...really!...gunstock carving and metal etching & engraving.... it's the same high speed rotary equip I use for glass etching. I never used to talk about it much because I didn't want it to conflict with 1Shot....but that doesn't apply anymore ![[Applause]](graemlins/applause.gif)
. I need to look up when Jill's event is.... I would very much like to go. Just looked up Jill & Stevo's event...It's the weekend before....should be able to make it.