I got invited to a meeting with some art people from the downtown area here in Fresno, CA and one of the big art galleries early next week to discuss what I know about Walldog Meets. I've been a project leader at five so far. To host one I only know what I've heard from others. And almost everyone said "it's a massive job!" But...each one I've been to so far seem to get better, although I do see the stress especially like the last one in Plymouth where the weather almost took over. I was going to call some of you host leaders tonight but realized the time zone difference, so maybe tomorrow I might be making calls I can have some ammo to talk about. Now my next question and forgive me if I asked this before, but how many would like to come to Fresno. One thing I remember was a bigger city like Minneapolis (love that city) where everyone was more scattered then the smaller towns. Over here I think they want to take one section of the downtown are where I painted "Welcome to the Mural District." Recently I just painted another wall with the same message on the other side of this area. I think they want to kick this area off. From what I hear they have six walls they are giving up thru with just conversation. I think if the word gets out it could be alot more. I like to hear from some of you other Project Leaders, if you have an interest and from other Host Leaders. Also timing...I guess next year is taken for Colorado? any ideas give me a call tomorrow...
Posted by Alicia B. Jennings (Member # 1272) on :
Alright, I'm there.
Posted by Dale Manor (Member # 4858) on :
Hey Cisco,
I am up for a trip West and I'll help in any way I can. I helped Kurt Gaber do some of the planning for the Brush Bash 2 up in Chippewa Falls, WI in 2006. I've been to a few of these things now and would give input where I can. I've seen some things that worked really well and a few things that could use improvement.
Give me a call Brother...
Posted by bill riedel (Member # 607) on :
With all your experience, this one should go over the top. The last three were great improvements over what they used to be. Bill
Posted by W. R. Pickett (Member # 3842) on :
Do it in 2013, or later. It's not fair to schedule one when there is already and earlier meet planned.
Posted by Rick Sacks (Member # 379) on :
Do it when it's not 90 degrees in the shade
Posted by Gerald Barlow (Member # 3477) on :
Sounds like a good thing. Rick's right about the weather, but there are lots of cool weekends in Sept and Oct. I'll be there.
Posted by Brent Logan (Member # 6587) on :
Count me in and let me know if I can be of any help. I've been wanting to get to Fresno. Only about 4 hours from here.
Posted by FranCisco Vargas (Member # 145) on :
Alright this is what I need to hear, sorry forgot to put my number, 559.355.3169
Posted by Victor Drapal (Member # 17128) on :
Hey Cisco, Glad to see your thinking for a change. No matter when or where the meet is Wendy and I will be there. Should there be anything we can do to help you don't hesitate to let us know. Good luck stranger danger. Victor
Posted by David Harding (Member # 108) on :
90 degrees in the shade sounds great to me right now. It was 110 here yesterday.
I might be up for Fresno but I'll also get side tracked by what's out Highways 41 and 180.
Posted by Jim Moser (Member # 6526) on :
Count me in !
Posted by jack wills (Member # 521) on :
IN...
Posted by Jackson Smart (Member # 187) on :
Great Idea.....
I plan on being there if it all works out.
I can't take the heat tho...so it will depend on the time of the year. Living way up here has me spoiled. 70 degrees today and I think that is hot.
Jackson
Posted by Si Allen (Member # 420) on :
Sounds like fun to me!
Posted by Doug Allan (Member # 2247) on :
sounds closer than most Posted by Debbie Karr (Member # 11598) on :
Hey Cisco! You know that all you have to do is ask! I can give you any & all my notes & information since the Plymouth meet. I'm a stickler for details so hang in there when I start talking incessantly, or you can just hang up!
Dates? Mmmmmmm, 2013 would probably be best... we're hoping to be in Colorado next October if it's still going forward. I believe there's one in June next year in Illinois too. Wish we could be at all of them but the all mighty dollar hasn't paid us a visit in quite awhile.
Knee is healing but I'm still limping. Can't get on a scaffold yet or climb stairs so the rest of this year is dedicated to sit down work. That's ok, I've been wanting to do some canvas work anyway... now is the best time.
Give me a call whenever or shoot me an email. Take care mi amigo!
Posted by FranCisco Vargas (Member # 145) on :
To Alicia, Dale, Bill, Billy, Rick, Gerald, Brent, Victor, David, Jim, Jack, Jackson, Si and Doug, and everyone else who has added their voice...Thank you
I know this is all just hear say right now and nothing carved in stone, but who knows when you plant a seed what kind of flower or even a tree can come about.
Debbie, I'll be calling you later today, right now i'm a landscaper fixing my spinklers. glad to hear your knee is getting better, talk with you soon...
Posted by Kimberly Zanetti (Member # 2546) on :
You know I'm in!
Posted by Jane Diaz (Member # 595) on :
You know you can call us anytime. You even have our cellphone # which I rarely give out! :-) HUGS!
Posted by Deri Russell (Member # 119) on :
I'm in too. Gotta keep up the Canadian Contingent.
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