How in the world do you know how big a meet will turn out to be? That is probably one of the biggest challenges, figuring out how many people to plan around.
We're hoping to get a web site up early this fall with links to the local attractions, registration and projects, seminars etc. I hope that people will consider registering early in order to assist in our planning. I've got a great crew beside me and we'd like to make this one to remember. (In a positive light... )
If feedback so far is an indication we may need to limit participation. If anyone is fairly certain they will be there, (we won't hold you to it), I've started a list of possible participants. They will be emailed to confirm their participation before we open registration. Those of you who have told any of us you are planning on attending, please email me so I can be sure you are listed for the advance notification. This will help us greatly in the next few months in planning how much we take on. We do have some free accommodations and camping available.
If you are planning on bringing your kids let us know, if there are quite a few coming we will perhaps set up some extra-curricular activities for them. But we need to know early.
We'd be really interested in any feedback as to what Letterheads feel is good and bad about the meets they have attended. We are doing a bit of a hybrid meet, melding a Walldog meet with a Letterhead one. We have some concerns about it, but we are planning to have all the mural painting, panel jamming and seminars in one large building. Hopefully that will allow for a little better organization.
If what I experienced at the bigger meets I have attended lately is an indication, I think we need to be cautious about lining up too many projects. So far we have 5 murals planned with a possible 6th one. A few seminars (angel gilding, design, goldleafing, carving, 3-D.... ), a 1915 fire truck to be goldleafed and striped and Rodger McMunn will be leading a project to "Sign" the burrowing owl center.
Most importantly we would like to see this as a positive and unstressed experience for the participants and project leaders. We are planning to have lots and lots of time to kick back and paint panels, visit, share, and have a jam session or two. We are thinking of a gangster style cabaret(costumes optional)one night and maybe a campfire another night. Moose Jaw has some pretty interesting attractions and there will be trolley tours of the existing murals and tunnel tours available for any who want. A trolley or tunnel full of Letterheads sounds like a blast to me.
If there are any merchants out there interested in helping out in any way, or any one interested in leading a project or doing a demo let us know.
Thanks. Posted by Jon Butterworth (Member # 227) on :
Call it an "International Meet" Kelly
Because you already have at least two Ozzies coming from 1/2 way around the world!
Sue & I will be there for sure. Already organising a week in BC prior. Gotta lot of old friends to catch up with. Can't forget a visit to "Grandpa's" house either. Then proably drive across the Rockies to Edmonton and hook up with Dawgie. Cool beans!
Afterwards depends on how long we can stay away from home
11.5 months and counting down.
Posted by sarge (Member # 1022) on :
I'll be there too Kelly.... Jon and I spoke recently and we have the same desires about where to go and what to see..... We might go as a group.... what do ya think Jon? I'm coming no matter what!
Posted by Catharine C. Kennedy (Member # 4459) on :
Count me in, Kelly- it's on my list for next year as a "must do"! the wandering Cat
Posted by Deri Russell (Member # 119) on :
I'm gonna be there Kell. Count me in too. This year I haven't hit any, so next year I get to hit two! And yours is one.
Posted by Ricky Jackson (Member # 5082) on :
This is a gangster theme - use the underground.... We'll hide you in the tunnels...
However, with that tag line we'd just have to beat you up when you get here. Then we'd hide your body in the tunnels. Posted by Robin Sharrard (Member # 388) on :
It's on my schedual Kelly, I think I got the wife talked in to coming along as well...we just gotta figure out what to do with a house full of PETS!!! Robin & Melinda
Posted by Kimberly Zanetti (Member # 2546) on :
Hey Kelly...Samantha and Clay and I are going to do our very best to get there. If we can figure out HOW to get there that is! LOL
Posted by Stu Friesen (Member # 6358) on :
Kelly, you couldn't keep me away even if you built a tall wall on the border. Easy day's drive.
Posted by Dan Sawatzky (Member # 88) on :
quote:If what I experienced at the bigger meets I have attended lately is an indication, I think we need to be cautious about lining up too many projects. So far we have 5 murals planned with a possible 6th one. A few seminars (angel gilding, design, goldleafing, carving, 3-D.... ), a 1915 fire truck to be goldleafed and striped and Rodger McMunn will be leading a project to "Sign" the burrowing owl center.
I'd say you were already way past the full list as far as projects to do. You guys are VERY ambitious!
But from talking to you in Lodi and hearing of your plans and preparations I think you will be able to pull it off in grand style! I'm hoping to be able to come, although I have to wait and see just how full our plate is as we approach next summer's season.
Moose Jaw should be a wonderful meet and you have lots of projects for EVERYONE to be involved in!
-grampa dan
Posted by Dale Manor (Member # 4858) on :
Hi Kellly,
You can count me in also. Line me up a wall to work on, my project went so well in Jacksonville, I'm ready for the next one.
Maybe I can talk my daughter into coming along for the ride, but only if she lets me work hard on some murals?
Sounds like a good place to hang out on the 4th, set me some Saskatoons aside will ya!
Let me know if I can help in any way?
take care
Posted by Tracie Johnson (Member # 6117) on :
I'm there; if you'll have me, barring any unforeseen catastrophe. Hopefully, my daughter will come along too.
Gotta make a trip to the "home country" I think if I want to keep my honourary Canadian status, eh?
Posted by Murray MacDonald (Member # 3558) on :
After this weekend, can't imagine not being in Moose Jaw. And we can stay on your boat right? Deb
Posted by Kelly Thorson (Member # 2958) on :
Twin Canoes Posted by John Jordan (Member # 2368) on :
Hi Kelly.
You can count me as the third Aussie.......as we talked about on our private line, I'' confirm the dates later and maybe we'll get some work done somewhere along the line.
Posted by Colleen Henderson (Member # 906) on :
Save a place for Brad & I, Kel, can't miss this one!
Posted by Nancy Beaudette (Member # 1983) on :
Hey Kelly, Noella and I have it marked on our calendar! Can't wait.
Posted by Judy Pate (Member # 237) on :
Kelly, I am planning on coming to Moose Jaw. This will be my first trip in Canada. Ricky..got any advise for me...?? My hubby,Roger, maybe coming also. Will let you know for sure later. Judy
Posted by J & N Signs (Member # 901) on :
Would love to go....when is this happening?
Posted by Susan Banasky (Member # 1164) on :
Kelly, etc. Yes...Yes...Yes....I will be there.....possibly Mike as well. If you have a campfire.....call on Sandy(Monk) to work his magic with 'the circle of fire!'. Looking forward to seeing you all.
Posted by Bob Peach (Member # 2620) on :
Kelly, We`d like to come.
Posted by jack wills (Member # 521) on :
Yeh, Eh, I'd like to come to Moosejaw, and do whatever Moosejawians,do so to speak and eat some moose steak and moose soup and drink some moosejaw beer and git crazy and throw a shoe.........that's the way ya do it, ya play the git tar on the MTV.! Well maybe just paint a little and behave. How do a person get there and where is it? Can I bring my grandma?
Jack
Posted by Joanna Barnett (Member # 6544) on :
Kelly,.. I'm in for sure!! Keep me a spot!! and if you need help with anything just let me know I'll try to help!!
Posted by Kelly Thorson (Member # 2958) on :
Jack, You get your Crazy Butt down here - grandmother and all! It wouldn't be the same without! Best bet wouild be to fly and it isn't until July 4-8, 2007 so you have lots of time to earn some pennies for the fare. Thanks for the responses everyone.
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