Are you ready for Mars? We are ready for you!!Plenty of good Pa. food...lots of panels stacked waiting for brushes and ideas to float.Lots of great music, fun, and excitement.Jillbeans hair turned purple from all the brain activity!!!All we need to get started is yunz guys...not too far away. start packin'...hop a plane, boat,train, harley, van, or 4x4.and get here!!!we're revved up..fiddles. Posted by mike meyer (Member # 542) on :
Now more than ever! Brings on the space ships ...let's go to MARS!!!!!!
Posted by Ed Williams (Member # 846) on :
Just washed and waxed my Spaceship. Going to get it fueled up tomorrow.We're ready as we ever will be. I wonder what octane I'm to use, I can't find that in the dirrections. Always something missing. If I have to push it, I'll be there.
CJ
Posted by Source Signs (Member # 1164) on :
Nine (9) SLEEPS!!!
Posted by Source Signs (Member # 1164) on :
OOPS! Got sooooo excited...I missed a week...16 sleeps!
Posted by old paint (Member # 549) on :
boy iam tryin to get ready to go....digital camera died had to get it repaired $120, went to dinner 2 weeks ago got a speedin ticket $173 doin 56 in a 35. work has almost died..wifes birthday aug 11, 20 year aniversary sept 4..and iam workin feverishly on the old truck....heres hopin....
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Posted by John Jordan (Member # 2368) on :
Dear Fiddles,
I have just about completed my project, nearly packed my bag and getting ready to leave Sunday week for my long trek across the Pacific, across U.S.A. to the Mars Meet. Hoping to get re-aquainted with my old friends there and looking forward to meeting lots of new ones. Take care and leave some for me, John
Posted by faye welsh (Member # 2524) on :
thanks all...john, i will save you plenty of whatever you are looking for, food, friends, fun,we'll leave the excitement to jillbeans...heehee..mike ,don't forget your slippers,but if you are camping ,cover your feet. we have some pretty big crows. you may wake up... minus the popcorn!!!cj, everyone knows ;you run them on "white lightnin'".only way to fly.lol.just get here safe and soon.love ya, fiddles. Posted by CATHERINE FOSTER (Member # 2959) on :
who would have thought sunny scotland to mars in 8 short hours. i'm counting the hours never mind the days. i bet if everyone who is going to mars asked mike real nice he would bring his kilt. i know he has one....but what do american men wear under theirs??? you'll just have to come to mars and try to find out. mike there is a couple of cans of irn-bru in it for you. see you all soon Posted by faye welsh (Member # 2524) on :
hey mike, don't forget your panties!!!!mars is the land of disappearing panties,so i have heard.lol....love a man in kilts.sigh...fiddles Posted by Jillbeans (Member # 1912) on :
Hi Heads- So glad to hear yins are comin' dahn to Mars an' 'at. OK I'll quit with the Pixburgh accent. We've waxed our spaceship, t-shirts are being printed, port-o-potties are rented, walls are primed & ready, pierogies haqve been ordered, banners painted, we're loading up supplies and door prizes & getting more in by the hour, I'm redding up my house for Catherine, and tryin' to find out how to get to the airport so I can pick her up next week! Do bring yer kilt, Mike, since you're so buff. It would match your slippers! John, you're a sweetheart. Are you bringing up some fidigity-grubs? (or whatever they're called) I hear they're a perfect accompaniment for Iron City Beer! Love to all- ready & waiting for yins. JILL
Posted by Steve Shortreed (Member # 436) on :
Barb and I can't wait to get back to Mars! We dropped in for a quick visit on a rainy day last April. Here's a few photos.
If you are coming in by spaceship, use this photo to locate your landing spot on the town square.
After landing, take a few minutes to check-out the guys that arrived before you. Looks like this space rod could stand some stripping.
You'll probally be hungry after your long voyage. Look across the street and you'll see Susie Q's Place, THE place to eat in Mars.
Look at the window. Jill has transformed it into a Letterhead Shrine. There are photos and panels from past meets, as well as personal items about Jill's early years as a signmaker. Very impressive! The Citizens of Mars are very well informed about Letterheads and looking forward to our arrival.
Barb are I are booked in at the local Motel6. We're planning on bringing our 5 year old Grand Daughter Lydia along. She wants to paint too!
If you've always wondered about this Letterhead Thing, this is an excellant time to load up your spaceship and blast-off to Mars. Jill, and the good people of Mars have worked their buns off preparing for our arrival. This is going to be a hoot!
I'll try to position myself down by the Welcome To Mars sign. Looking forward to seeing our old friends and sharing in the excitement of all you firsttimers.
If you have been vacationing on Pluto the last year, and have no idea what we are talking about, this link is for you.
Hey Steve! You are DA MAN!!!! Did you say something about stripping? Love- JILL PS GREAT PHOTOS & POST! THANX.
Posted by mike meyer (Member # 542) on :
Behave Fiddles! I just might bring the Kilt! I'll take you up on that Irn Bru Catherine!
Posted by faye welsh (Member # 2524) on :
Mike, you really don't expect me to behave,do you? c'mon, i am jill's sis.if she doesn't think of it ,i do.bring on the kilt,you have to wear it,not me.lol...fiddles Posted by faye welsh (Member # 2524) on :
hey steve, jill and i voted yours the cutest knees in Mars, of course i haven't seen Mike's. the pics were great. Mars is a pretty, quaint town. No match for wisconsin, i am sure,but it has it's own charm. thanks for the promo..fiddles Posted by faye welsh (Member # 2524) on :
Catherine, can you break it down to minutes,yet. jill and i are trying to still figure the hours!!! only 8 hours and some in america have to do alot longer than that...crazy world,huh?we saved lots of work for you.lol c'mon over. we are waiting. Posted by ScooterX (Member # 2023) on :
i'll be flying into Pittsburg on the Wednesday evening (6pm, Aug 21), and i could use a lift into Mars, if anybody's going that way.
Posted by Joe Cieslowski (Member # 2429) on :
Whell......I'm almost ready....workshops, seminars, boxes of cutouts to carve (stars,ribbons, feathers,pineapples,geese,Geese? ...etc. ). Got samples from all the foam boys, western red cedar, mahogany and pine ta play on! Even got a new van (sorry,... Space Ship)ta get me there. Pickin up a couple of heads along the way and I'm really looking foward to seeing some old friends and making new ones! Bruce, Pierre, Steve, Steve, Bill, Bill, Bill, Al, Frank, Dennis, Mike, Jeff, Brian, Francis, "CJ", Rick, John, Jill, Artie.....whew! Sooooo many !!!! That is the best thing about an "International Meet"! Meeting and working with some of the best talent in the world!!!! Thanks to all you sign pros fer letting me in to play !!!! OK, what did I forget?....I always forget something.......
Joe, Makin Chips and Havin Fun! On Mars W/Felix!
ps wait till you see my new "Tool Box" Posted by Delzell (Member # 1965) on :
Hey Joe,
I want to see the geese. But why do they need to fly in a space ship? Can't they fly on their own?
Working out the bugs so we can get to Mars.
See ya soon,
Debbie
Posted by Joe Cieslowski (Member # 2429) on :
Debbie, Bring the bugs! The geese gottzta eat!
Joe, Makin Chips and Havin Fun! On Mars W/Felix and Debbie!
Posted by John Jordan (Member # 2368) on :
Hey Jillibeans/Fiddles,
The last time I saw Mike in his kilt, though it was some time ago, he told me NOTHING was worn under his kilt, it was all in perfect working order. Just check under the Sporum.
Take care, see you soon.....John Posted by faye welsh (Member # 2524) on :
Dear John, Are jillbeans and i giving american girls a bad rap? we are just curious by nature...we have a picture of my dad in the navy in full scottish garb. He is so handsome, i think jill and i both have a thing for a man in a kilt. look out!!! fiddles/jillbeans Posted by ScooterX (Member # 2023) on :
what should i pack? i'm about 3000 miles away, and i figure the weather in PA is a little different than here in my foggy city by the bay. how hot will it be in the daytime, and how cool at night? also, will i need a raincoat?
i'm pretty sure i can figure out which tools to bring. its the clothes that have me stumped.
oh, and i still need a way to get from the airport to Mars...
Posted by Kissymatina (Member # 2028) on :
Scooter, what time do you land in Pittsburgh?
I'm hoping to get out of work early that day to tie up loose ends (dog to kennel) before going to help Jill out.
Lemme know if you don't find a ride, I'll see if I can swing it.
Posted by faye welsh (Member # 2524) on :
scooter,pack cool ,comfortasble clothes . we have had 80's and 90's. lots of sun. some rain, a poncho would do. just be comfy.. fiddles
Posted by Felix Marcano (Member # 1833) on :
Dag Nabbit! Seems like evry'unz 'cited bout dis one!
If I make it through the dentist on the 20th I'll be Harassin' Joe on the 21st!
Posted by Joe Cieslowski (Member # 2429) on :
Felix..... I'm ready fer you!!! Posted by Joe Cieslowski (Member # 2429) on :
What happened??????? I got posted in mid BS????? Felix..... I'm ready fer you....Rest up....It's "OVERLOAD" time!!!!heheheheheh Seriously, (if we can get serious here )I'll be happy ta take ya where ever ya wanna go...carving wise ! Thats why I wanna be there, to help serious craftsmen like you in any way I can! And hopefully inspire the newcommers to invest in themselves....it will pay off fer the rest of their lives. I'm just dreamin.....but maybe.....who knows?
Joe, Makin Chips and Havin Fun! On Mars W/everyone! Posted by Mark Neurohr (Member # 2470) on :
Joe,
I wanna spend some time with you as well!!! Maybe I'll bring an 'ol door knob, string and we'll fix Felix up after he gets here!
Hey Felix, cancel the appointment, we've got ya covered!
Posted by faye welsh (Member # 2524) on :
banners are floating in, they are all so awesome!!!people will be floating in. catherine from scotland is the first i think. we are anxiously awaiting her. jill is burning the midnight oil, and splashing paint. her ear is bright red from the time spent on the phone(don't tell her, but i think it is getting curled into the shape of the receiver too.)lol.things are moving and groovin'.woo-hoo. more sign-ups..Mars will never know what hit them!!!now you people will know the true meaning of rubber-neck red-necks.lol...if you are joining in the parade, remmember to bring your candy to throw... Posted by Jillbeans (Member # 1912) on :
Hi agin...just me, bumpin' this up. So happy to know folks are makin' the trek. Remember, my cell # is 724-831-1367. Scooter, if Chris can't getcha, I'll find somebody who will. I know John's plane is coming in then too. Remember to pack a kilt if you have one. Love- JILL ps Faye, I think you need to turn DOWN that oxygen, sister...you're high enuff on life!
Posted by CATHERINE FOSTER (Member # 2959) on :
i don't have a kilt...... i have the red hair and the accent wil that do fiddles 7200 mins give or take till i get there Posted by faye welsh (Member # 2524) on :
i guess i better start rolling meatballs, warn wendy's, and buy some rice-a-roni,lol.Catherine will be on usa turf in no time..woo-hoo. fiddles...we are anxiously awaiting your arrival!!!rest up, we are gonna run those scottish legs off, kilt or no kilt!!! Posted by GARY CULY (Member # 3130) on :
Hope you all are easy on newbies!!! First big meet. Ill be the one obviously being OVERWELMED by everything.......hope i get to stripe a panel or two!!! ...then ill get your attention! Gotta stay off here it gets me P U M P E D U P !!!
Posted by Joe Cieslowski (Member # 2429) on :
Hey Gary, This is just a few little meets rolled into one...Choose yer addiction....Wall dogs!....Strippers!....Graphics,...Carvin!...Letterin!...Glass!.....Gold!.....hehehehehehhe! OVERLOAD!......yup! Pick your what works fer you! Stay with it and you'll pick up the rest another time. Whatever you pick this time will be overwhelming enough! But it will be Managable! You have some of the best teachers in their fields at this meet, but ya can't do it all Enjoy the total experience, but, focus on what programs will help you now to increase your potential to improve your business.....isn't that what all of us wants to do????? Maintain the highest standards and earn the value that those standards are worth! Gary, Make sure you take a minute to say hi!!!
Joe, Makin Chips and Havin Fun! On Mars!!!!
Posted by faye welsh (Member # 2524) on :
hi Gary, we are all friendly people here... joe, you need to use my 0/2,i think you are higher than me. jillbeans told me to settle!! i am the older sis, you'd think she'd respect that?can't wait to see all this talent in one spot. and all these characters,too..lol.fiddles..keep the hype... Posted by Felix Marcano (Member # 1833) on :
Bump!
Posted by Mark Neurohr (Member # 2470) on :
Bump!!
If your flying into the Pittsburgh Airport, post your arrival time on the other post an maybe we can somewhat arrange a group carpool!!
Posted by Dana Bowers (Member # 780) on :
What I wouldn't do to be able for us to go!! We are planning a MN trip in Sept, so money's real tight.
What would the registration be for just Saturday? I'm trying to figure out the total $$ thing if we drive down Friday night after work(thats if I can kiss some serious hiney to get a Saturday off...). Looks like the cheapest hotel is gonna be $120 for 2 nites, plus the gas, plus whatever is registration for one day for the 2 of us.
The cats and the bird will be ok for a few days, but I would either have to find someone to look after the world's cutest lil dog, or bring him with (he does love car rides, is well behaved and crate trained...)
geeez... we need to win the lotto...
Posted by Dana Bowers (Member # 780) on :
YIKES... not looking very promising... only 2 hotels left with rooms - Red Roof at $70 per nite (no pets allowed) and the Sheraton at $115 per nite. Bruce won't camp.
Poop.
Posted by faye welsh (Member # 2524) on :
hey!!jillbeans has gone star on us. she was on the local radio station for the letterheads .it sounded so wonderful!!! i may go myself!!it is so exciting. this sleepy little town will never be the same.lol.i have one single bed if anyone needs it.first dibs. they will have to put up with the hum of my 0/2 machine. a quiet hum.lol.. 2 days to catherine.!!! whoopeee!!!fiddles. Posted by mike meyer (Member # 542) on :
DIBS!!
Posted by Terry Whynott (Member # 1622) on :
I just called to confirm my reservations and asked if the hotel had any rooms still available and she said lots! I hope this isn't a sign of the quality of place I'm staying!
It's a Motel 6- 19025 Perry Hwy Mars, PA 724-776-4333
She said it is about 10 minutes from downtown Mars.
I'm paying 45.00US per night for a standard room with a double bed.
I hope this helps anyone still looking for a room.
See you next week!
Posted by Barb. Shortreed (Member # 1730) on :
We're staying at Motel 6 to Posted by Terry Whynott (Member # 1622) on :
Cool Barb! See you there. Posted by faye welsh (Member # 2524) on :
Mike, schorry, schomebody beat ya to the bed..jill schays it is schome schexy schingle..a schecret admirer??oh, schucks, i wasch hoping to touch your schporran.schigh. schomedays ya win, schomedays ya lose. schorry..as ever ,fiddlesch.. Posted by faye welsh (Member # 2524) on :
on the serious side.. a note from jillbeans.. hotels are still available.the price was for earlier registration, i guess? there is definitely space. Posted by mike meyer (Member # 542) on :
I just booked into Motel 6 in Cranberry (Close to MARS). Hey fiddle-e-poo...ya think you can find me some Amish Barn ta sleep fur da night? I hear dem Amish Girls can treat ya right if ya know what I mean nudge nudge wink wink. I'll paint the're barn in da mornin' just git me in the bed that sleeps 24. You in Pennsylvania now BOY. I ain't never churned butter in whole life!
Posted by Kissymatina (Member # 2028) on :
Mike, I got friends that live right next to amish country, here in Indiana county. You may be able to make some money at the meet if you're into the amish woman thing. Look me up and I'll tell you how. Posted by mike meyer (Member # 542) on :
HA! I think I know what you mean!
Posted by Mark Fair Signs (Member # 289) on :
I am ready for Mars!!!!
hey bubba meyer, if it's not too far out of your way, could you swing a little south and pick me up in the "mike meyer, signpainter truck"???
this sounds like one of those meets one regrets they will miss. wishing everyone a great time in Mars.
bubbahead
Posted by faye welsh (Member # 2524) on :
Mike, i have a barn you can sleep in and a conestoga wagon from 1834,it rocks gently.lol...a little straw and a horsehair blanket, or of course there is always the log cabin.i wouldn't go for the museum floor, the ghost walks there at night. you can lay on the floor on the map jill and i painted and float on the allegheny river...always a good place for bed-wetters... fiddle-dee-dee.
p.s. jill and i have pennsylavania dutch ancestors...lol. knock off tormenting the amish...we might have to starch your sporran!! Posted by Felix Marcano (Member # 1833) on :
Hey Guys, I locked into the Red Roof so I'll be throwing rocks at Mike's window!
Posted by mike meyer (Member # 542) on :
Throw anything you want Felix the CAT as long as you tell me that you have been using those Mack Brushes you bought last year in Milwaukee!
(don't tell they were for your wife either.)
Mack will bethere with more fabulous Mops fur sale, you better be ready to get DIRTY!
Posted by faye welsh (Member # 2524) on :
jillbeans and i (alias thelma and louise) are leaving in a few to pick up catherine from scotland at the airport. do you think she can handle this terrible twosome?? will her red hair turn grey overnight? will she run screaming to airport security when she sees the sign lady truck? will they strip search jillbeans due to her terroristic hair dye?? stay tuned for the next chapter of the "perils of catherine"!!fiddles Posted by Alan (Member # 2384) on :
Or the question could be .............Will you two gals find the airport?.......
A little birdie told me Jill has trouble talking on a cell phone and driving......lol Just kiding ladys Posted by faye welsh (Member # 2524) on :
hey al, for your information, us two gals made it to the airport and back!!!dumb and dumber when it comes to road maps. but thanks to my buddy who is a surveyor for a major utility company, and my son who is a trucker, we got great directions!!!catherine is tucked in it at jillbean's after dinner and a town tour of mars. she never saw hills and windy roads like we have. (of course with jill driving the hills are hillier, and the winds are windier.) LOL..TAEWONDA!!!!we did it.!!!!fiddles.. Posted by mike meyer (Member # 542) on :
Hey Fiddles, How long have you lived in Pennsylvania? Let Catherine drive, she knows where to go now that she's seen Mars!
Posted by faye welsh (Member # 2524) on :
hey MIKE, are you implying that CATHERINE is the only one of us three with a brain?? you better watch out.. in unity there is strength.. we are three now, a terrible trio, no longer a twosome.. watch out; JILLBEANS has plans for your kilt..she said something about a mechanic's creeper, a digital camera, and the net she is in charge ,not me.LOL... Posted by faye welsh (Member # 2524) on :
p.s. Mike, i have lived here in pa, 52 years after sept.6th!!i know my way around here, but the airport is not too close. i have lived on the same street in 4 different houses.. small town gal.LOL.. know mine and mine know me..like it that way. Posted by mike meyer (Member # 542) on :
Sorry Fiddles, can I have my head back?
Posted by Ed Williams (Member # 846) on :
Well, I'm now officially on vacation... YAHOO My bags are packed and I'm getting ready to head to Mars on Sunday. Anyone taking a Cruise car for the cruise?
Posted by Bill Cosharek (Member # 1274) on :
Jill, or Faye
Are there any laws in Mars which we should be aware of? Don't want anyone gettin' in any trouble unnecessarily. Unless of course they don't have anywhere else to stay.
Looks like there's gonna be a full moon.
Posted by Mark Neurohr (Member # 2470) on :
Mike,
I wanna learn how ta hand letter!! Am I comming to the right place??
Jillybeans..............Banner for Car Cruize iz done (one in a row)!! I'll get it to ya maybe tomorrow.
Posted by mike meyer (Member # 542) on :
Damn Stright Mark! I'm workin' on my slide show for you guys right now! Mack brushes will be there in case ya need some nice mops, otherwise you can use one of mine!
Let's paint!
Posted by Mark Neurohr (Member # 2470) on :
Thanks Mike. I went to buy brushes a few weeks ago and was OVERWHELMED by the choices. Needless to say.... I didn't buy any until I have half an idea what I need.
Can't wait 'till Thursday!!!
Posted by faye welsh (Member # 2524) on :
aside from all the kidding that has gone on, all you folks are so willing to help each other . jill has fallen in love with a wonderful group of people, no wonder she is head over heels with all of you.it is not often in today's do-eat-dog world of competition and every man for himself that you see people sharing their skills and craftsmanship for all to learn and see. i am impressed and proud of you all. Posted by faye welsh (Member # 2524) on :
hey all, questions popping up about registration. there will be registration available at the door. there is a booth that will house the registration team. it will be located centrally, near the space ship.look for the banners. c'mon down. we are out of this world!!! Posted by Kathy Joiner (Member # 1814) on :
Mark N. nothing like buying your brushes at a meet. Plenty of good advice from the pros available.
Jill and Fiddles, wow I can feel the excitement building! Wish I was blasting off to Mars. Have fun.
Posted by Mark Neurohr (Member # 2470) on :
Hey Kathy,
Mike is gonna help me pick out some stuff to get started with. CAN'T WAIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by Mark Neurohr (Member # 2470) on :
p.s.
he don't know that yet!! hee, hee.....
Posted by mike meyer (Member # 542) on :
We'll pick out some stuff, and I'm BRINGING YOU SOME STUFF! Your gonna need a Hot Tub to rest your hand becuz I'm gonna work you like a dog MARK!
Get ready fur some FUN!
Posted by Mark Neurohr (Member # 2470) on :
Way cool Mike!!
I don't have any plans to sleep for the next 3 days!! My body may give out but my mind is can't stop about all of this! (And I don't even know what I'm in for yet)?
P.S. Have a safe trip! Check out all the 'ol Mail Pouch Barns in Ohio, still quite a few in really nice shape!
Posted by mike meyer (Member # 542) on :
Will do Mark! My son Caleb and I are heading out today, we have tickets for the Twins WHite Sox in Chicago (If it doesn't get rained out)then on to PA! I'll keep my eyes open for neat stuff along the way!
Posted by faye welsh (Member # 2524) on :
The blast off starts tonight with a wine and cheese party hosted by jillbeans... things are rolling right into place. the paint flew till 3:00 a.m. I think jill and catherine are running on pure adrenalin. Jill says she is feeding catherine candy to convince her she can keep the pace. they seem to be handling all. That sleepy -eyed town is gonna wake up to a bugle call that sounds like the the Andrews sister's "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy!!!!!look out..jillybeans is in town!!!!! Posted by Kissymatina (Member # 2028) on :
Where is this wine (or is that whine) & cheese party? How come I wasn't invited? huh, huh, huh?
I'll be crash landing in Mars approximately 8 pm tonight. See ya then
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Enjoy the total experience, but, focus on what programs will help you now to increase your potential to improve your business.....isn't that what all of us wants to do????? Maintain the highest standards and earn the value that those standards are worth!