Everybody in Letterville! THANKYOU for the brilliant christmas gift.. To all who contributed, I am REALLY REALLY grateful!!! I love you all! I just can't say how appreciative I am
Guys, I am really glad I made it to this community of great people.. and now... I'm coming to America!!! I'll see you at the meet: Make sure you all get there, at Freds meet!! I'll see you there!
Love Katie!!!
Posted by Barb. Shortreed (Member # 1730) on :
Merry Christmas Katie! It's an honour to have someone your age with so much enthusiasm for a trade we all love.
Monte and Patsee Jumper, along with Jon Butterworth in Australia, get a Letterville pat on the back for putting this surprise together. Thank You all!
Here's a few of the photos we captured from HeadTV.
[ December 24, 2001: Message edited by: Steve Shortreed ]
Posted by Mark Fair Signs (Member # 289) on :
You are in for a real treat katie. by all accounts, Fred Self's meet is one of the best.
have fun.
mark
Posted by Kookaburra (Member # 254) on :
Mark, ya gonna be there? Huh? Huh? Ya gotta come!! I'd get to meet you then! YAY!!!!
Posted by Duncan Wilkie (Member # 132) on :
The anticipation was awesome. Jenny and I were watching as you opened the package. Merry Christmas from Canada. Cheers,
Posted by R T Thomas (Member # 355) on :
Hi Katie!! I can't wait to see you at Fred's!! I was watching as you opened the surprise and I really think you didn't beleive it at first. Did you? You know that we wouldn't play such a cruel joke on you I hope! Anyway, Merry Christmas. You are one lucky girl!! We're gonna have a blast in OKC!! See ya, R.T.
Posted by Jon Butterworth (Member # 227) on :
We only did it (Monte and Patsee's idea) because we thought not only you would benifit from the trip but you would fully appreciate the Letterhead Spirit!
Posted by Rob Clark (Member # 787) on :
Top job Monte, Patsee, Jon, Bob and all involved.
WOW, what a blast, fantasmagorical, well done!!!
We all feel overjoyed for you Katie.
RobC
Posted by Kookaburra (Member # 254) on :
Jon, Monty, Patsee, and all others who contributed, and helped to organise:
Thankyou so much for this opportunity... it's great!!
thankyou thankyou thankyou thankyou thankyou.. etc etc etc.
I'm really looking forward to meeting you all!! Oh, and givin ya's all a big Aussie style hug
[ December 25, 2001: Message edited by: Kookaburra ]
Posted by Sonny Franks (Member # 588) on :
Katie, Sorry I missed the Head TV broadcast, but I can assure you, the fine citizens of Letterville are just as excited as you are to host your trip to America. You've been a wonderful addition here and we can't wait to meet you in person. Merry Christmas.
Posted by Debbie Delzell (Member # 1965) on :
Katie, You should of seen everyone who was waiting for you to show up. They was so eager it was like being a kid waiting for Christmas. And it could not get here soon enough. The look on your face and tears of happiness made the wait all worth it. Glad I could be part of you coming to America. Let your spirit soar! Dreams do come true. Sweet dreams, Debbie
Posted by Kookaburra (Member # 254) on :
Ok, I want a list of all of those who helped out with the funding of all this.. I'll find something nice to do for each and every one of them
Hmmm... now, do I hold this brush by the end with, or without the hairs? ok, ok, I'm kidding! Really *grin*
Hope you all have a christmas as nice as mine was! Love Katie
Posted by Bob Rochon (Member # 30) on :
Katie,
Looks like you got a very special gift for christmas. What a real nice idea and gift.
Thanks for sharing your christmas with all of us. It was nice to see the pictures.
Have a great New Years Eve.
Posted by Rob Larkham (Member # 2105) on :
OUTSTANDING JOB Ladies and Gents. Katie, what an experience you will have. Have a wonderful and safe trip. Isn't this place GREAT!!!!!! Happy Holidays All!!!
Posted by Monte Jumper (Member # 1106) on :
Get ready for a great time Kookie...
We were tearing up here too!
Watch for e-mail...it's headed your way.
This sure made our Christmas...hugs to you and your family (especially mum).
Posted by Bill Dirkes (Member # 1000) on :
Katie, Wow what a neat surprise!! I checked the pics, had to put on the shades, you're beamin' soooo bright!
Monte, What a cool thing to do. This place is just plain ole great!
Merry Christmas Everyone!
Posted by Deb Fowler (Member # 1039) on :
Katie,
It was neat to bump into you guys last night. What a thrill. What wonderful friends you have in letterville. (I only get the text, but the way you all describe was definitely descriptive and I am a visual person! What do you need when you get here? love, Deb Fowler
Posted by Judy Pate (Member # 237) on :
Katie, I got here last night just after you opened your surprise gift. Great to see that big smile on your face! Wishing you a safe trip and wonderful expierence in America! There is another meet in March here on the Georgia coast...hope we can work it out to get you here. Judy
Posted by Kookaburra (Member # 254) on :
quote: Glad I could be part of you coming to America. Let your spirit soar! Dreams do come true.
Debbie... There is a quick oil painting I did once.. just a mass of swirls, and curves... but if you look closely, or see it on an angle, there are words on there.. it was just a quickie, but I needed something to put the words onto.. and why not a quick painting? It says: Let your spirit soar, and your soul fly.
Hey.. I think I might do a re-make of that one Something I can actually hang on my wall. Because I believed it then, and my soul is flying right now!!!
Posted by Debbie Delzell (Member # 1965) on :
Katie, Yes a new painting might be nice. To remind you every day.
Going to do a lot of day dreaming?
I am surprised you have not counted the days until the meet.
Enjoy, Debbie
Posted by Raymond Chapman (Member # 361) on :
Katie - your enthusiasm and great desire to learn is so very refreshing, especially to some of us old guys who have been around forever. You bring a new freshness to our craft and for that we are all thankful.
I'll be at Fred's and will expect one of those hugs.
Special thanks to Monte for having the spirit of giving. And thanks for letting the rest of us share in it.
Posted by Bill Biggs (Member # 18) on :
Katie, I too was covered up with visitors when the Head TV was on, My Daughter and Grandkids surprised us for Christmas. Barb and I hope to be at Fred's in march if at all possible, We'll see you there. Bill and Barbara Biggs
