The Letterville BullBoard: Well....whadayaknow!?

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Posted by AdrienneMorgan (Member # 1046) on :

This is too wierd!

I was going through boxes of old papers and files, throwing things away (with the help off my teenage helper btw) and came across a file of stuff from a wildlife art workshop I went to in Montana in '91.

As I glanced at each piece of paper I asked myself "Do I need this list of participants and thier phone numbers"? Nawwww.....just before I tossed it in the can I happened to notice a familiar name on that list:

Jim Upchurch!!

HEY!, I know that guy!! The Same Jim Upchurch? this address was in Tumwater, WA...coincidence????????

Have we already MET!?

Now, if I can only find the pics from that workshop, bet I could spot him!

Adrienne

Posted by pierre (Member # 1462) on :

What city in Montana, Adrienne??

Posted by AdrienneMorgan (Member # 1046) on :

That was Big Timber MT....in the Sawtooth's...

Beautiful country!
A

Posted by AdrienneMorgan (Member # 1046) on :

Bumping this back up...maybe I should have put Jim's name in the topic title?

Posted by cheryl nordby (Member # 1100) on :

Just email him Adrienne! duh

Posted by Jim Upchurch (Member # 209) on :

Yep, that was me Adrienne. I thought it was in '90 though. I had a motorcycle accident (centerpunched a big doe) in June and I think I was there in mid September, still hurtin a bit.
The main guest artist was John Seery Lester but he may have been there for more that one session. Jack Hines and Jesica Zemski were they hosts and I never learned so much about art in so little time, I would highly recommend it if they still do it. Sound familiar ?

Posted by AdrienneMorgan (Member # 1046) on :

Yup!!!
It was my first workshop with John, I later attended his workshop in Florida and a master class in California.

Was one of the best experiences of my life.

What else do you remember about that week?

If I can find my pics, I'll scan some and send them to you.

It was Aug 18-24, 1990

You might remember me as the one who won both of Jessica's paintings? I only kept the one of the girl with the pink hat.

Yeah, it was intense and fun! And I think both her and Jack still have the workshops. I would love to go again.

Imagine a one week letterhead meet, that's how fun these are!

Posted by Jim Upchurch (Member # 209) on :

I thought it was in '90. Let's see what else do I remember ? We were sitting in a field sketching a deer on a cloudless summer day. There was a hint of Jasmine in the air. A nearby mountain stream
trickled completing a scene of unparalleled transquility. In fact, I believe we actually were levitating a bit from the harmonic balance of the communal bliss. Suddenly Bambi's head snapped back violently followed by a loud crack. A wild man ran from the woods shouting "My name is Pierre, that's my deer and I claim it in the name of my family".

We broke camp early and I swore I would never step foot in Montana again.

Posted by Si Allen (Member # 420) on :

Jim ....you are an A**hole!

That was an uncalled for attack!

This board doen't need jerks like you!

Posted by Jim Upchurch (Member # 209) on :

Si, it was a JOKE !

Which reminds me...
A guy walks into a bar and says "All lawyers are A**holes !" A guy stands up and says " I resent that". So the guy asks "Why, are you a lawyer?"
And he replies "No, I'm an a**hole".

Posted by Dave Grundy (Member # 103) on :

BOY..Am I glad that I gave up on posting to anything that goes against Si Allen's sensibilities!

Seems HE is now the official BullBoard police!

Jim..I thought your "anecdote" was humorous! And that you intended that way.

Posted by Debbie Delzell (Member # 1965) on :

Jim,
I did not understand your first joke either. I do understand the second one. Guess I seen too many lawyers.

Debbie

[ October 19, 2001: Message edited by: Debbie Delzell ]

Posted by Myra Grozinger (Member # 327) on :

Jim Upchurch - YOUDAMAN -

I have laughing tears running down my face, first about your very lyrical description of rhapsody in the forest, which I was reading with my mouth open until my very own head snapped back along with Bambis. Then Si went off without a gun, and you calmly came back with another joke and remained in good spirits anyway.

Funny stuff, this place is better than reality TV, that's for sure.

Posted by Jim Upchurch (Member # 209) on :

Thanks Myra, my off color humor hits some people the wrong way sometimes. I always wanted to be normal and the doctors say I should hang in there, these things take time. Which reminds me...

CODE FOR ETHICAL PATIENT BEHAVIOR

1. DO NOT EXPECT YOUR DOCTOR TO SHARE YOUR DISCOMFORT
Involvement with the patient's suffering might cause him to lose
valuable scientific objectivity.

2. BE CHEERFUL AT ALL TIMES
Your doctor leads a busy and trying life and requires all the
gentleness and reassurance he can get.

3. TRY TO SUFFER FROM THE DISEASE FOR WHICH YOU ARE BEING TREATED
Remember that your doctor has a professional reputation to uphold.

4. DO NOT COMPLAIN IF THE TREATMENT FAILS TO BRING RELIEF
You must believe that your doctor has achieved a deep insight into
the true nature of your illness, which transcends any mere
permanent disability you may have experienced.

5. NEVER ASK YOUR DOCTOR TO EXPLAIN WHAT HE IS DOING OR WHY
HE IS DOING IT
It is presumptuous to assume that such profound matters could be
explained in terms that you would understand.

6. SUBMIT TO NOVEL EXPERIMENTAL TREATMENT READILY
Though the surgery may not benefit you directly, the resulting
research paper will surely be of widespread interest.

7. PAY YOUR MEDICAL BILLS PROMPTLY AND WILLINGLY
You should consider it a privilege to contribute, however modestly,
to the well-being of physicians and other humanitarians.

8. DO NOT SUFFER FROM AILMENTS THAT YOU CANNOT AFFORD
It is sheer arrogance to contract illnesses that are beyond your
means.

9. NEVER REVEAL ANY OF THE SHORTCOMINGS THAT HAVE COME TO LIGHT IN
THE COURSE OF TREATMENT BY YOUR DOCTOR
The patient-doctor relationship is a privileged one, and you have a
sacred duty to protect him from exposure.

10. NEVER DIE WHILE IN YOUR DOCTOR'S PRESENCE OR UNDER HIS DIRECT CARE
This will only cause him needless inconvenience and embarrassment.

Posted by AdrienneMorgan (Member # 1046) on :

Very true......!!

Posted by Mark Fair Signs (Member # 289) on :

well jim,
what can i say being one of the most misunderstood posters here. LOL

i have met si allen and i can say...what a great and friendly fellow!(met him at mazeppa muster 1999)

i really hate how words and thoughts on the bullboard can be mis-construed.

i thinks all of us should make a point of getting out and meeting face to face with these letterheads at the next letterville meet.

i can say that i have met most of you at a meet.
what a pleasure.

life is to doggone short to be mad at anyone.

mark

Posted by AdrienneMorgan (Member # 1046) on :

Amen!!

I have met Si at more than a few meets, and I can truely say he's about the most sour and rotten guy around!

But I love him to pieces anyway!!!!

Posted by Si Allen (Member # 420) on :

Hey Adrienne....

Rotten ----> Yes!

Sour ------> No!

Posted by AdrienneMorgan (Member # 1046) on :

Si's kinda like Chinese food.....some sweet n sour, some makes ya hungry for more in an hour

Posted by Debbie Delzell (Member # 1965) on :

Okay Jim,
CODE FOR ETHICAL PATIENT BEHAVIOR was very funny. I especially liked #8

I can see the humor in the other one now. I did not get it the time I first read it. I was up too late I guess. Next time I will wait before I post.
Thanks,
Debbie

A nice site "God Bless the U.S.A"

http://home.att.net/~poofycatt/blessusa.html

[ October 21, 2001: Message edited by: Debbie Delzell ]

Posted by Sharon Bigler (Member # 2203) on :

This is just the best entertainment I've had all day...........don't get out much, I guess. LOL!
Thank you Jim! And Si, I don't know you but I love your face:-)

Posted by bill riedel (Member # 607) on :

What we need is a picture of Si smiling.

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