Ps Felix drew first blood! ...cost me a buck... Posted by DianeBalch (Member # 1301) on :
What a great time! The guy in the shorts and t-shirts is Felix Marcano from Puerto Rico. Joe A, you forgot to mention FOOD FOOD FOOD! Someone in the group may put her chiesels up for sale on e-bay and buy some like Joe C's. Thanks again and Felix have a great trip. The recipe for the rolls will be coming soon.
Diane
Posted by E. Balch (Member # 3545) on :
"Life's a beach, Dang Northerners don't know how to think warm"
Often heard at the meet--- "Nice view, too bad that mountain blocks it" and other variations.
Joe had us carving pinstripes from Tramps' cd I think he secretly wants to be a striper!
I learned a lot and got my double my fee back in food and materials. Now, If I could just win the first cut pool.....
ernie
Posted by Chris Elliott (Member # 1262) on :
Looks like a fun meet, wish I could have made it! Also looks like Felix adapted well to the local weather. How long did it take him to get back inside after the photo? Posted by Kathy Joiner (Member # 1814) on :
I think Felix wins the "Polar Bear" award. Glad to hear you all had a good time. Congratulations Joe on putting on the meet.
Posted by Alan Ackerson (Member # 3224) on :
Wow! Not sure where to even begin.
Thanks Joe C. and everyone for sharing their knowledge, life experiences and just being genuinely considerate peoples.
Hope we didn't keep you up tooo late Joe. hehehe
A very special thanks to Mrs. C. and Phil Ghi who went above and beyond to make us all feel welcome!
Can't forget the pre-Revolutionary history lesson either...priceless. It was like a time warp.
Yes, it's true! Making Pine chips and having fun!
Chris - it was as cold as it looks.
Posted by Chuck Churchill (Member # 68) on :
Kathy and I made it back to Ontario late last night. Went to see the Norman Rockwell Museum after we left your place Joe.
Thanks a lot for all the hospitality and advice. This idea of chiseling is brand new to us. Joe taught me to always "cut corners" and how to chisel the client! We are going to give our very first chiseled signs a place of honour in our shop. Right after we get them painted.
We took another picture of the group right after the one Joe posted. It didn't turn out well because Felix was shaking to much!
Posted by Alan Ackerson (Member # 3224) on :
Hey Talisman...Amen Brother! hahah
Ernie, you hit it on the head when you says Joe C. is secretly a striper. One of them thar' closet stripers! Should be, with them fine lines.
L.I.B.
Posted by Joe Cieslowski (Member # 2429) on :
WOW!!!!! I just woke up....
What a wonderful group of people!
They came in a snow storm and warmed my heart and home......
Sometimes you wonder if it's worth the effort....and 3 days later, you have your answer.
Special thanks to Sign Foam and 1 SHOT for your generous donation of materials as well as Design Board, Everwood and Precesion Board for donations for my workshops past. They quantity of materials allow everyone to be loose and not afraid to mess up! It was interesting to feel how difrently each reacted to the diffrent tools and techniques.
I can't wait to see the rest of Joe's pics....I'm sure they will tell a better story than I can.
For those of you who think you don't have a space big enough for a meet....try hosting just a small one.....IN THE DEAD OF WINTER! The numbers will be just right.....
Thanks again everybody for everything you brought to the Chisel Jam!
Joe, Makin Chips and Havin Fun! Posted by Terry Whynott (Member # 1622) on :
Wish I could've been there!
I hope we can see more pictures.
Can somebody name the people in the picture posted above? It's nice to be able to put a name to a face!
Posted by Joe Cieslowski (Member # 2429) on :
OK, Terry,
Front Row; L to R FeFeFeFelix MarMarMarcano, and Joe Abner
2nd row; Diane Balch, Cathy Churchill, Dale Ackerson and Alan Ackerson
back row; Ernie Balch, Chuck Churchill and I forget..............
Felix is from Puerto Rico, The Churchills are from Ontario, the Ackersons are from Jersey and Joe is from north of Boston.
Does this make it an "International Meet"?
Joe, Makin Chips and Havin Fun! Joe, Makin Chips and Havin Fun!
Posted by Talisman (Member # 1869) on :
To the participants, if you are interested a sand frosted pint glass with the Chisel Jam logo on it that I did for Joe, just send me an e-mail at joe@talismansigns.com
Thanks again Joe C for sharing your knowledge and being such a hospitable host!
Joe (…from south of Boston )
Posted by Pierre Tardif (Member # 3229) on :
I phoned Joe yesterday afternoon and caught him while asleep!!! Hey guys you should take care of the old man you could have him killed!!
looks like it was a lot of fun!!
Posted by Alan Ackerson (Member # 3224) on :
No word from Felix, he must still be sleeping... hehehe
Thanks for the pics Joe A!
Posted by Talisman (Member # 1869) on :
Felix may still be detained at the airport trying to explain what he is doing with concealed weapons...
er… um… tools! Posted by Felix Marcano (Member # 1833) on :
Gee bummer! I've been trying to post since yesterday but it keeps kicking me off! I'm just about fully thawed out now. Anyway, I can't thank Diane & Joe enough for their coolness! Looking forward to be your housepest again in the future...Did you like my cooking?
Glad to hear everyone made it back safely. I'm going to email the photos to Joe A. so he can post them on his site. I gotta go, my kid wants a bath. Talk to youse later!
Pierre, I'm looking into going to your meet. Hope I can make it!
Posted by Joe Cieslowski (Member # 2429) on :
Hey Felix,
We loved your cooking......did they de-ice you at the airport? heheheheh
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