I was thinking of having another one next year in sometime in February 2008.
Nothing set in stone (or Magic Sculpt) ... yet.
Anyone interested?
Posted by Luke Scanlan (Member # 2481) on :
It's been seven years already?!! Where does the time go? The last one you had, was a good one. I'll be looking foward to the next one.
Posted by Dan Sawatzky (Member # 88) on :
It might be just the excuse we need to go see Mickey after the meet...
-grampa dan
Posted by Susan Banasky (Member # 1164) on :
Isn't there big races nearby, sometime in February? Are you anywhere near the 'big' race tracks? I could be very interested!
Posted by Kelly Thorson (Member # 2958) on :
Lets see...February - Saskatchewan or Florida? Interested? Yep! Florida is one of the cheapest places to fly from Saskatchewan. Are you bringing one of those young lads to Moose Jaw Pat? Whose turn is it?
[ January 25, 2007, 12:09 AM: Message edited by: Kelly Thorson ]
Posted by Mike Clayton (Member # 723) on :
Hmmmmm, beginning of Feb Speedweeks, end of Feb beginning of March Bike Week. All that's missing is a Letterhead Meet! Sounds like you got a winner there!
MC
Posted by Nevman (Member # 332) on :
Raceweek this year starts the second weekend in February. Bikeweek is the first week in March. Not sure what the schedule for next year is yet. Daytona is a little over an hour from my shop so I could schedule the meet for one of those weekends for folks that want to run up there for a day. (But you'll miss all of the fun here!)
Kelly...it's Nick's turn to go to a meet but, unfortunately, Moose Jaw is out this year. Trying to put something together for the little guy before he turns 6 in June.
Here's a look at some of the fun from the first Migration...
[ January 25, 2007, 08:52 AM: Message edited by: Nevman ]
Posted by Sandy Baird (Member # 4773) on :
Painting panels and banging panels, Ilove it. I'm in for the meet and the day trip to the big one in Daytona. If it's on lets get together and buy a block of tickets for the NASCAR race. Maybe look into some sort of party bus rental for the trip to the track to save the grief of parking etc. You know if you hold it in the winter that it guaranties a wack of snowbird letterheads from our frigid north, eh. I still think that those of us that enjoy the drive south can still cross the boarder with out having to stand in a 8 hour line to get new passports.
"a monk in need of heat"
Posted by Jon Jantz (Member # 6137) on :
MOST DEFFFF.....
Posted by jimmy chatham (Member # 525) on :
pat i really enjoyed the last one but wont be able to make it this time.
Posted by Dave Grundy (Member # 103) on :
Pat...A Feb meet would be nice but we will be practicing our Spanish then.
Sandy...If I understand correctly, you might as well figure on standing in line for a passport. By Feb 2008 you'll probably need one to enter the USA by car.
Posted by Donald Thompson (Member # 3726) on :
We would surely be there
Posted by Janette Balogh (Member # 192) on :
Sounds good. Posted by Jillbeans (Member # 1912) on :
The pix from the first meet look like yins all had a blast. But all I can promise you is a Welcome banner, if yer interested. Love....Jill
Posted by Don Hulsey (Member # 128) on :
I'll try my best.
If I can make it to this one maybe I can stop kicking myself for missing the first one.
Posted by Dale Manor (Member # 4858) on :
A meet anywhere near Daytona during Racing.....Ah yeah, I'm interested...I've been looking for a reason to head down there for the 500....sounds like a great idea to me Pat
Posted by Mike Faig (Member # 6104) on :
I think I can, I think I can.
Posted by Nevman (Member # 332) on :
Wellll...
It was worth a shot...maybe 2009.......
Posted by Judy Pate (Member # 237) on :
I missed the first one too so count me in on the next one,Pat! Judy
Posted by Nancie W. Phillips (Member # 3484) on :
That sounds like fun! So, do we have one or two years to plan the trip?
Posted by Sandy Baird (Member # 4773) on :
Pat,
I hope you mean 2008. I don't want to wait for 2 years.
monk
Posted by Nevman (Member # 332) on :
OKAY!!!
We'll do it in 2008.
I realize that it's hard to decide so far in advance whether you can make a meet or not. I just got kinda bummed about not to get too many responses - my fault, no one elses.
I'll do it. We had so much fun the last time that I just can't not.
Here's the response so far...(selective quotes on my part)
Luke – I'll be looking forward to the next one Dan – just the excuse Susan – I could be very interested! Kelly – Interested? Yep! Mike – Sounds like you got a winner there! Sandy – a monk in need of heat Jon – MOST DEFFFF..... Jimmy – wont be able to make it this time. – bummer – we’ll miss you a lot! Dave – we will be practicing our Spanish then – you’ll fit right in here in Florida Don T- We would surely be there Nettie – Sounds good. Jill – look like yins all had a blast – A banner would be awesome Jilly – nothing like body painting in person tho… Don H – I can stop kicking myself for missing the first one Dale – sounds like a great idea to me Pat Mike F – I think I can, I think I can Judy – count me in on the next one,Pat! Nancie – That sounds like fun! Sandy – I don't want to wait for 2 years. Posted by Debra Carr (Member # 6986) on :
I would love to go to my first letterhead meet! Florida sounds great-
Posted by Jamie Whitley (Member # 6371) on :
Count me in also!
Posted by Nancie W. Phillips (Member # 3484) on :
YAY!
Posted by Nevman (Member # 332) on :
The list keeps getting longer !! Hooray !!
Let's try to keep this post going for the whole year !!
Posted by Steve Shortreed (Member # 436) on :
Barb and I try to make every meet we possibly can. There's nothing more I'd enjoy than the opportunity to create another "Call Steve" on the Ladies Restroom wall.
[ February 14, 2007, 06:04 PM: Message edited by: Steve Shortreed ]
Posted by Nevman (Member # 332) on :
Yeah Steve - that meet was a hoot !!
You'll have to come back down and re-do your 'signature' cuz we had to refinish the bathroom after the hot water heater decided to explode and take out all of the drywall in the ladies room. Had to replace all of it and repaint.
But there is a whole new canvas available for your perversion... ; )
Posted by Ray Rheaume (Member # 3794) on :
Sounds like a good reason to get away from the cold next winter. Any idea what dates yet, Pat? I know getting a flight to Florida can be a PITA when school vacation weeks hit.
Rapid
Posted by Nevman (Member # 332) on :
I'm thinking the 22-24th of February 2008. Not set in stone yet but I will confirm within the week.
Posted by Jon Jantz (Member # 6137) on :
If February doesn't work... I'd vote for mid-April.. That way we could hit Sun'N'Fun and the meet, all in one trip.
But then again... two trips won't be bad either.
Posted by Chris Elliott (Member # 1262) on :
hmmm.....Pat, assuming that you go ahead & plan another migration, would I be willing to drive 1,492.25 miles just to spend 3 days with a crew like you had a your first meet?? .......OH-HELL-YEAH!!!
You plan it & I'll plan to be there!! Posted by Jeff Ogden (Member # 3184) on :
Pat...I'll be there with easels from hogtown if you need some.
Posted by Dick Bohrer (Member # 905) on :
Those dates are just about when the kids have spring break and they have been after me to go see Mickey for the last couple of years. We'll start saving for airfare. It will be a great excuse to escape the frozen tundra. Count us in
Posted by Nevman (Member # 332) on :
Took a little longer than a week...
I've been getting emails and calls and the meet WILL be held 22-24th of February 2008 - that's Friday to Sunday. You are more than welcome to come down sooner. I have room on my property for campers and tents.
What really surprised me was the calls from suppliers. I already have offers from 3 companies to supply samples and door prizes.
This is gonna be a good one - hope you can make it.
Posted by Barb. Shortreed (Member # 1730) on :
Looking forward to hearing more details:)
Posted by Nevman (Member # 332) on :
That's GREAT Barb - Thanks ALOT !!!
A lot of interest in this one even though it's a long way off. I gotta get going on a logo and registration form.
Here are some of the goings-on that I have so far:
Running a Business - Not a Sign Shop - Roundtable
From my experience, this is a topic that is usually discussed one-on-one at the meets. I thought it would be a good idea to focus on running a shop from a profit standpoint. Subjects can include: determining overhead costs, determining market area(s), workflow management, estimating, invoicing and collecting, marketing, networking and customer retention.
Bring your forms - estimates, invoices, work orders, production sheets, any forms that make you work flow through your shop; marketing materials - flyers, postcards, mailouts, newsletters, business cards, copies of yellow page ads and any other forms of advertising that you use; lists of software that you use for contact and time management, estimating, production management, and invoicing; portfolios and any other ideas that can be brought to the table to discuss.
Gold Leaf
Not sure if I'll have another fire truck to do this time but we'll surely have surface leaf projects going and maybe some glass gilding demos.
Sandblasting and Carving
We have the carving tools and two blasting booths here - all are welcome to use them. We’ll have mask, cedar, HDU and computers available also. Bring your EPS or AI files.
Glass Chipping
I always thought that this was cool. I haven’t tried it but maybe we can get someone here who knows how to do it.
Mural Painting
I’ve go plenty of wall space outside my shop. I’m hoping to get a design ready for some walldoggin’.
Panel Jam
Of course.
Airbrushing
People always bring their airbrushes. I have a few here too to play with.
Digital Printing in a Modern Shop
They’re tools – I put ‘em to use.
All the rest of the stuff
Food, music (karaoke?) catch up with old friend, make new ones, talk about a$$hole customers, talk about GREAT customers, talk about ‘heads’ that didn’t make the meet, behind their backs , look forward, look back, good jokes, bad jokes, and a whole lot of camaraderie.
So, plan on coming down – this will be a “glad I was there” kinda meet. Hope you can make it...
Posted by Nevman (Member # 332) on :
I've been getting two to three inquiries a week about the meet.
Wanted to bump this to keep it movin'...
Posted by Dale Manor (Member # 4858) on :
Hey Pat,
If you need a hand with the mural (design/layout/set-up) side of things, let me know.
I have no idea where I'll be from month to month until the meet....but I'd love to make it down that way for your meet.
take care
Posted by Nevman (Member # 332) on :
Thanks Dale...
Right now I have no idea what to do for the mural but I'm taking suggestions.
I also have this ugly fence between our property and the next. I may want to do somthing with that too.
Hope you can make it...
(editted for splelling)
[ September 20, 2007, 08:26 AM: Message edited by: Nevman ]
Posted by Bobbie Rochow (Member # 3341) on :
I think it is a for-sure thing for us, coming.
But I do have to ask...should we arrange to "put up our lab" somewhere for a few days?
Are there campgrounds nearby, or should we figure on a hotel room?
And one more thing...I sure hope you can find someone to do a glue chipping demo, or betetr yet, let us do it hands-on!
It will be great to meet you Pat!
Posted by Adam M Cranmer (Member # 8100) on :
Sounds like a good time. I'll pencil it in.
Posted by Nevman (Member # 332) on :
Looking forward to meeting you too Bobbie.
As for the lab - are we talkin' meth or crack? I wouldn't recommend a hotel for that...too much of a smell...and the campgrounds around here are mostly state parks with Rangers and stuff.
Seriously...There is a county park not more than 5 minutes around the corner that allows dogs at the campground. You may need to bring proof of vaccination though.
Or, I have a BIG back yard at the shop. It's fenced in most of the way around and we could have it completed if you want to stay here. I don't have showers here but we can make arrangements to have the fire dept. come by and hose you down from time-to-time .
As for the glue chipping, one way or another we'll have something like that. I have about 10 piecses of glass here and I will try to get some glue and other stuff here so that we can play.
Adam, glad to see that you're interested - use a pen tho - more permanent .
Posted by Ricky Jackson (Member # 5082) on :
Definately count me in too!! Feb would be perfect.
Posted by Nevman (Member # 332) on :
Awesome Ricky !!!
It'll be GREAT to have you down here !!
And there's no border patrol !!!
(You're never gonna live that one down)
Posted by Nevman (Member # 332) on :
How far are you from Vero/Ft Piece? I have a condo available down on N. Hutchison Island that I could stay at?
Posted by Nevman (Member # 332) on :
Mapquest is saying about an hour Laura - easy drive straight down I-95.
Hutchinson Island is beautiful...lots of nice signs too...
Posted by Laura Butler (Member # 1830) on :
If you are familiar with that area, my mom's condo is at Tiara Towers and is on the market. If its not sold and I come down, I can always stay there. Since she died last year, everything's been emptied out. I'd have to bring a blow up bed but hey its free.
We've been looking at buying a house, closing up the storefront and moving the business into this house. If that happens, we'll will be freed up tremendously.
[ December 19, 2007, 11:25 AM: Message edited by: Laura Butler ]
Posted by Nevman (Member # 332) on :
Laura...will you be driving in or flying?
I can loan you some house set-up stuff like folding tables & chairs and such that you can use while you're here.
Hope you can make it.
Posted by Laura Butler (Member # 1830) on :
Pat, It all depends on whether things can turn around here or not. The slowest time for me is Dec. and Jan. and is this year is no exception. I have gone from 4 of us here down to just myself. I know by Feb. I will be wanting to get out in the sunlight and away for awhile.
I did check on flights and found non-stop out of Detroit for 164.00 Round Trip. It would be nice to be in the condo. I'd get up in the morning, have coffee while I watched the waves crash on the beach....out on the porch, of course. Watch the pelicans soar across mom's view out over the ocean...and whatever else that I want...ahhh the life...
We'll see. There are still lots of family that we would have to see so I can't just come down for 3 or 4 days. Garry has a sister is Tampa, a sister in Weirsdale and another in Lady Ann Lake. I have a brother in Wellington, W. Palm, and a good friend on St. Pete Beach.
Thanks for the offer of furniture. Did you mention a TV???? I'd have to have big antenna though... Posted by Craig Sjoquist (Member # 4684) on :
wooo hooo remembers 2000 and I made changes because of, still got a panel sitting here I made there that I show people looks like I'll make this one also entry will be sent this week I'm doing a sign next week so I can get a truck to drive wooo hoooo was getting worried ok now to do a panel
Posted by mike meyer (Member # 542) on :
this might be a good meet that I can swing into while in 'bama....I didn't know when I would go, but I think I'll make my trip around your meet Pat.....I had a great time with the Margarita machine with Stewart last time!!
We'll know more as it approaches...I'll be driving when head down, maybe the snow will melt off the truck around nashville er so....
Posted by Nevman (Member # 332) on :
It would be great to have you here again Mike...
And I am still planning on having the margarita machine again !!!
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