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Posted by Valerie Connot (Member # 76) on :

Just got off the phone with a S.W.I.N.E. representative. Everything looks great for the meet. (Aug 2-3-4 in Wisconsin) Looks like there is going to be a big crowd.

But a word of warning, IF YOU PLAN TO ATTEND MAKE YOUR ROOM RESERVATIONS NOW!!!

Even if you are waiting to send in your registration, MAKE YOUR ROOM RESERVATION NOW!

The State Fair begins on August 2 so rooms are filling fast. So please make sure you've got your room reserved.

This is going to be GREAT meet! Don't wait any longer MAKE YOUR ROOM RESERVATIONS NOW!

Valerie

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Valerie Connot
DOA Flatliners
North Wales, PA

Posted by Steve Shortreed (Member # 436) on :

We're all dying to learn more about this meet. Any chance we can get the hosts posting here to tell us more and generate some excitement?

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Steve Shortreed
144 Hill St., E.
Fergus, Ontario
Canada N1M 1G9
519-787-2673
steve@letterhead.com
ICQ 316338
www.letterhead.com/profiles/shortreed/

Posted by PKing (Member # 337) on :

I would LOVE to be there with all those talented people But....... my own (little)meet as you know is time consuming

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PKing is
Pat King of
King Sign Design in
McCalla,Alabama
The Professor of
SIGNOLOGY

Posted by Colleen Henderson (Member # 906) on :

Valerie what happened to motel info that used to be part of info on meet here under "Future Live Meets"? I know I saw it before or was there a website?

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Colleen Henderson
Signs Now, Thunder Bay, ON
signsnow@tbaytel.net

Posted by Valerie Connot (Member # 76) on :

I thought there was more listed online too, but don't know what happened to it.

Here is the lodging list from the brochure, all hotels are within 3.5 miles driving distance or less:

1.Holiday Inn
Waukesha 1-262-786-0460
$85
Reserve before July 12

2.Baymont Inn
Waukesha 1-262-782-9100
$81
Reserve before July 2

3.Comfort Suites
Pewaukee 1-262-506-2000
$109
Reserve before July 10

4.Radisson
Pewaukee 1-262-506-6300
$119
Reserve before July 10

5.Select Inn
Waukesha 1-262-786-6015
$48
Reserve before July 18

6.Extended Stay America
Waukesha 1-262-798-0217
$49

7.Super 8 Motel
Waukesha 1-262-785-1590
$49

Mention "Milwaukee Panel Jam 2001" when contacting the top five hotels to receive the discounted price.

Hotels 1,5,6,and 7 look to be the closest ones to the meet.

The airport is the General Mitchell International, if anyone needs that information.

Although these guys from S.W.I.N.E.(South Wisconsin Illinois North East Letterheads) are computer literate, they are just not Internet Savvy. I think there are some things we need to teach these guys. I'll see what I can do to bring them into the 21st Century.

Meanwhile here is the list of seminars and workshops which include:

Basic Hand Lettering : Mike Meyer, Dave Correll, Scout Bouma, and Tim Peterson

Straight Line Pinstriping : DeWayne Connot

Banners/Layouts & Color : Tramp Warner and Vince Ballisteri

Surface Gilding : Jack Lindenberger

Cartooning : Bob Parsons

Dimensional Signs : Rick Dolphens

How to Make a Buck : Butch "Superfrrog" Anton

Airbrushing : Mike "Brain Damage" Ball

Glass Gilding : Robert Frese

Your entrance fee of $50 covers entrance to any or all of these events.

I think this quote from the brochure says it best:

"Pack up your brushes and head off to Milwaukee this summer to learn and play with the Best"

This is going to be an "old-fashioned" meet where we all will learn from each other and have a good time doing it.

Can't wait to see you there!

Valerie

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Valerie Connot
DOA Flatliners
North Wales, PA

Posted by Felix Marcano (Member # 1833) on :

Done did 'em! Looking forward to meeting all o' y'all!

Oh, by the way, & I don't know how important this is to you, (but for a poor guy like me it is) the only one with breakfast (donuts) is the Select Inn.

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Marcano-Welch Signs Luquillo, Puerto Rico
787-889-6608

Posted by Colleen Henderson (Member # 906) on :

Thanks Valerie, I'm glad I'm not losing it!

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Colleen Henderson
Signs Now, Thunder Bay, ON
signsnow@tbaytel.net

Posted by Jeffery Haberman (Member # 2100) on :

Okay guys I got elected. So, ask me any questions you have. 170 people signed up already from Puerto Rico, Hawaii, New Zealand, U.K., and half the East coast. At our last meeting we had the caterer there and he told that won the best barbecue in the U.S. for Mesquite. We got a monster truck lined up to do a little demo. Willie G. of Harley Davidson is donating six leather jackets for door prizes. Barry's working on a layout for a mural for the fairgrounds from old photographs. Any questions, comments please reply. Thanks!

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Posted by Steve Shortreed (Member # 436) on :

Welcome to the BB Jeff. I really enjoyed our phone chat earlier today. Don't be afraid to use the BullBoard to promote this important meet. One of our main reasons for being here is to get more new people out to live meets. We should also be doing more to get the older Heads back to the meets. Keep us informed on the latest details.

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Steve Shortreed
144 Hill St., E.
Fergus, Ontario
Canada N1M 1G9
519-787-2673
steve@letterhead.com
ICQ 316338
www.letterhead.com/profiles/shortreed/

Posted by Wm. J. Krupinski (Member # 1746) on :

Yeah, I got a few questions;

After looking at the info in the up-coming meets section, these things jumped out at me-
Living only 35 miles (or 3 or 4 feet) from the Milwaukee Panel Jam site which is in Waukesha (?), I mostly know where this is gonna be...I also know that it's a somewhat confusing area to drive around in, and the map provided on the flyers gives you no context whatsoever as to where this really is in relation to, say, Mitchell Int'l Airport. Which, I will point out, is a good 20 miles from the panel jam and the Amtrak station is about 15 miles away, too. A long and expensive cab ride if you guys are not going to have some sort of shuttle service (like Mike's cool van fleet in Mazeppa?).

Also, I've seen it asked here before, so I'm not the 1st one, but which logo is the official meet logo? Which one will be on the shirts? What is the "official", actual, real name of this event? Who/what is/are SWINE? Is alcohol involved? Am I too damn nosy, or what?

So, my piggy pals, answer those questions so that all us lil' paint pigs will be enlightened. Map (clearer one), shuttle service (limos?), and which logo is "official"?

Bill Krupinski
3 or 4 feet from the Milwaukee Panel Jam in Waukesha Wisconsin (and remember--there are no "E's" in "Wisconsin"!!
Jefferson, WI
www.artfirststudio.com
"Be there or be square..."

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wizitude

Posted by Jeffery Haberman (Member # 2100) on :

Thanks for the question WIZ. Yes will have a shuttle service to airplane and Amtrak station. The official logo is the swine on the bike. Done by Wm. J. Krupinski. Awesome job there Wm.J. That killer design will be on the event T-shirt and other signage.The map a close up view. If you need larger view Mapquest is very usefull tool that might help. Advance notice would help us schedule your ride. Any Questions let me know.

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Posted by Steve Shortreed (Member # 436) on :

Just realized that we already have the beginnings of a website all about this meet. It even includes a printable registration form. Over the next week, we'll update this page to include all the info we have to this point along with a map.

http://www.letterhead.com/meets/milwaukee2001/index.html

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Steve Shortreed
144 Hill St., E.
Fergus, Ontario
Canada N1M 1G9
519-787-2673
steve@letterhead.com
ICQ 316338
www.letterhead.com/profiles/shortreed/

Posted by Jillbeans (Member # 1912) on :

Hey, Meester Krupeenski!
Does this shuttle thing mean yer not pickin me up at the Amtrak station? Didja find me any cheese head hats yet?
What about rides from the Holiday Inn to the Expo center? Is there a shuttle for that? If not, I'll try & bum a ride from Mike Meyer...
I plan to pack a box of Cap'n Crunch and a quart of Marburger's 2% milk for breakfast.
Love- JILL
ps
Wisconsin is spelled phonetically, a la da Wiz: WISCAAANSIN

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Jill M. Welsh

Posted by mike meyer (Member # 542) on :

Where ya gonna be Jill? I'l give you a tour of the little bit I know of Milwaukee! I'll be driving down and it's only 4 hours I think......keep in touch!

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Mike Meyer SignPainter
575 1st Street Box 3
Mazeppa, Mn 55956
(507) 843-5951
EMail-mikemeyer@sleepyeyetel.net

www.mikemeyersigns.com

Posted by Wm. J. Krupinski (Member # 1746) on :

Jill, My Queen of Crazy Cartoonage!!!

Yes, I, personally, in person, with no assistance from any other squealin' SWINE will be there, with bells on my toes, to pick you up at da Amtrak down dere at the train depot when youse arrives for da Motherload event of Signage, pregnant wit da anticipation of consummatory brusheration, ain'a?

And Steve, great to hear a website, with a good map, is in the works, thanks!! And thanks in advance from all those who will not have gotten lost in the labrythine system of streets jokingly referred to as Waukesha

Bill Krupinski
Jefferson, Wi
www.artfirststudio.com

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wizitude

Posted by Monte Jumper (Member # 1106) on :

Vallerie...Will the "Smart Cap be in tow"?

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Monte Jumper
SIGNLanguage/Norman.Okla.

Posted by Valerie Connot (Member # 76) on :

Hi Monte,

Yep the cap will be travelling too!

Valerie

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Valerie Connot
DOA Flatliners
North Wales, PA

Posted by Wm. J. Krupinski (Member # 1746) on :

Jillbeans--Forgot to mention earlier, I'm still trackin' down one of them cheese-head hats for ya. Need one for your daughter, too? I'm sure she won't be embarassed at all to be seen in public wearing a cheese-head hat whilst being chaperoned by her own mother!

Hey, is there any truth to the rumor that Dave the letterman is taking a challenge to quit smoking for the run of the meet while simultaneously attempting to do his signature "virus" striping on a moving police paddy-wagon without the aid of coffee OR donuts??? Just askin'....

Anybody gonna do some sort of Ed"Big Daddy" Roth tribute panel or somethin' in memory of the head "Rat Fink"?

Is harley bringin' any bikes down to get "the treatment"?

Is the city of Waukesha gonna roll out the red, paint spattered, carpet for the fine up-standing citizens of Letterville?

Are there more questions that need answers? Stay tuned...

Bill Krupinski
3 or 4 feet from Waukesha--Home of the Milwaukee Panel Jam
Jefferson, WI

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wizitude

Posted by Mayo Pardo (Member # 138) on :

Within the next week or two I plan on getting my Chevy S-10 pickup truck repainted. I'm thinking this might be a good opportunity for a demo on doing flames.

I don't have experience doing flames, but I do have an available vehicle, and I can outline, and do roller blends fairly well if there's no spray equipment available...

Anyone experienced in doing flames care to step up?

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EmpY® is also known as Mayo Pardo. Known to wander Australia, currently in Elgin IL.
I cut stuff on my router table.
847 931-4171

I also refill inkjet cartridges for people (someone's gotta do it) http://www.difsupply.com

Posted by Jeffery Haberman (Member # 2100) on :

Yo Wizard Guy,
So I Sez To "IM," Know What I"M SAyin ?
I"ll Ask Your Bud, Dave The letterman, this the first that I heard of such a challenge.
The bike Idea sounds good also. Looks like the offers are coming in to pick up Jill. Its
sad that Big Daddy Past away . Once again Wiz your on to a good thing on some Rat Fink panels. Well the meeting tomarow the 15 th We'll have more info for yuz on next post
Jeffery Haberman
Slewfoot Signs
AKA "Slewfoot"
Slewfoot_signs @ hotmail.com
920-699-7446

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Jeffery Haberman
Slewfoot Signs
Jefferson, WI
slewfoot_signs@hotmail.com

Posted by Jillbeans (Member # 1912) on :

Hey Slewfoot!
Well shut mah little pea-pickin mouth! Sounds like Ah is gonna be the beyull of the ball! My daughter will hafta faht off all the pre-pubescent sons of signpaintuhs once they see her in her little old cheesehead hat! That iyus, if da Wiz is as wunnerful as they say he iyus and gets her one. Ah simply cannot wait!
Love- Miss Jiyull

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Jill M. Welsh

Posted by Wm. J. Krupinski (Member # 1746) on :

So, Slewfoot, what happened at yer panel jam brain session? Is Dave "I quit smoking" the letterswine gonna be sending a limo to pick up our paint pal Jill at the Amtrak, forcing Dave & me into a duel as to who gets to pick her up?

Any International 'heads sign up yet?

Can I get a flame job done on the haz-mat "spaceman" suit I'm gonna have ta wear for the event?

Will there be a list of all the great Friday night fish fry places to eat at? It's a time-honored Wisconsin tradition, for those of you who are unfamiliar with it, wherein every bar, restaurant, and catholic church in the state puts together a mouthwatering fish fry with fresh fish-- usually your choice of perch, cod or walleye!! YUM!! Some places offer potato pancakes with it, along with yer 2 kinds of coleslaw (creamy or vinegar), yum, some more!

OOps, sorry Jay, I'm gettin' off topic!!

Bill Krupinski
Jefferson, WI--3 or 4 feet from Barry Quackenbush's shop near the Milwaukee Panel Jam in Waukesha
www.artfirststudio.com

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wizitude

Posted by Jeffery Haberman (Member # 2100) on :

Yo Yo Yo,Wizzy,
The duel between you and the Letterman will be a big draw to the event. I'll see if we can get a list from the chamber on the Friday fish fry. The other thing is we have several international guest. Scottland ,Puerto Rico and our close neighbors from Canada. Dave says he tryed once to quit smoking but it didnt work. He says all he got was added pounds.I hope this is not O\T or Jay will let Me know.Hopefully He can make it to the meet. Jay sure had a good turn out at his. We sure Painted up that town. Some day I'D like to see it all again. Well thats it for now.
Slewfoot

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Jeffery Haberman
Slewfoot Signs
Jefferson, WI
slewfoot_signs@hotmail.com

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