Nanaimo, B.C on Vancouver Island (Canada's big island in the Pacific)will be host British Columbia's first ever, Letterhead meet. Our dates are: September 19, 20, 21, 2003. Our theme is: 'A Splash in the Pacific'. We invite ALL of you, especially those in the B.C, Alberta, Washington,& Oregon areas to come and have some fun. Here is a sample of the awesome talent we have lined up for you: Master Gilder, JOHN JORDAN, of Jordan Signs, Australia is coming share his dazzling gilding skills, RHONDA PRICE - Truck Lettering from Everett, Washington will show her 'to-die-for' prismatic lettering, ADRIENNE MORGAN of Splash Signs,(need I say more!),Port Angeles, Washington will honour us with bright window splash classes, LARRY WHAN of Banff Sign Co. and Banff School of Sign Arts will demonstrate his creative carving talents, DAN SAWATSKY of Imagination Corporation, Cultus Lake, B.C. will share his 'out-of-this-world' 3-D techniques, GEORGE MacKINNON of Roadhouse Designs, Surrey, B.C, will work his airbrush magic, while his wife, SUSAN MacKINNON will explain the practical but dynamic business side of things, like pricing for profit, etc. We will announce more events later. Nanaimo is famous for many things: Nanaimo Bar(the dessert), Diana Krall's hometown, we are the Bathtub Capital of the World (we race bathtubs on the ocean). We sit about 30 miles across the water from Vancouver B.C., and about 60 miles north of our capital city, Victoria, B.C. Nanaimo has been named one of the best diving sites in the world. Lots of scenery, wildlife, clean air, waterfront walkways, ....a picturesque place to visit. Back to the meet details. Steve and Barb are in Florida right now but have received all our info to post on the 'Future Meets' page upon their return.....watch for it! We are counting on each one of you to pass this word along to others who may not visit this site. From the 'vinyl newbies' and 'vinyl junkies' to the 'mahl stick wielding hand-painters of old' and everyone in between, ......we invite all of you to come and learn. A 'Letterhead' meet will change your life....guaranteed!
West Coast Sign Crafters Asscociation Volunteer Director: Sue Banasky, Source Signs Ph: 250-758-4460 or 250-758-2838 or email: sourcesigns@shaw.ca
Posted by Dan Sawatzky (Member # 88) on :
Great news!!
This is one meet I'm sure looking forward to... and right in my own (former) backyard. Nanaimo is also only 20 minutes north of the world famous historical murals of Chemainus.
It sounds like some great knowledge is to be shared as well as all the usual fun of these things.
Thanks to the Nanaimo crew for hosting this event.
BE THERE!
-dan
Posted by AdrienneMorgan (Member # 1046) on :
Susan, I am looking forward to it!!!
I've been having withdrawals from not going to any meets in a long while!!
I believe Jackson may be riding shotgun with me This will be his first meet ever!
A:)
Posted by John Jordan (Member # 2368) on :
Dear Breakfast Buddy,
Glad to read the meet in Nanaimo is up and running.
I hope that I live up to the billing you've given me.
Looking forward to renewing older friendships and making new ones and working with the "Canadians" in September.
Regards John.
*** I need a copy of the meet Logo. Posted by Tim (Member # 1699) on :
Woohoo! Finally a meet in my own backyard! If the dates work out for me, I would love to get the chance rub some elbows, especially Dan, and I hope some rubs off on me!. I'm really looking forward to learning some great new techniques, as well as meet many of you I admire, and look up to here on the BB.
Thanks Susan, and if there is anything you need, please dont hesitate to ask. (tables,chairs,?) Marking my calendar!
Posted by cheryl nordby (Member # 1100) on :
Cool Susan.....sounds like a fun time! Posted by Peter Schuttinga (Member # 2821) on :
I'm looking forward to this meet, my very first. If I can help out in any way, just give me a shout. This is going to be coooool. Posted by AdrienneMorgan (Member # 1046) on :
Can I get a copy of that logo too??
Thanks!!
A:)
Posted by Rick Sacks (Member # 379) on :
Perfect time of year for a meet there. Hope I can come. Speaking of Diana Krall...the past few weeks I've been stuck on her "Live in Paris" recordings. Is there camping nearby? Will Cody bring his folks? Will Elvis attend?
Posted by Janette Balogh (Member # 192) on :
Wow ... this meet sure popped out of nowhere! It may be too short notice for us.
We are on board for the Quebec meet already in August, as well as other "non-letterhead" vacations already planned, and well, ... distance, time and budget will most likely keep us from making this one too.
Dang, I have been wanting to meet you Susan.
Looking forward to the frenchy thing though. We just met Pierre at the SandCastle, and he's alotta fun, energetic, and heck, just plain adorable!
I'm disappointed to say that the likelihood of us getting to BC this year is slim ... but not TOTALLY out of the question I suppose. hmmmm, it would take some finagling.
I sure hope this one becomes an annual. I'd definately put it on my calendar for next year.
Nettie
Posted by John Lennig (Member # 2455) on :
Good Times Comin'!!!
Great Susan, it's a long ways since we talked about "get together and playing with paint" a few years ago, eh!! GOOD WORK!!!
If anybody is into mountainbiking, and has some extra day(s), there's lots of trails in Nanaimo, all levels, all good. Any other SignRiders out there??
John Lennig
Posted by Jon Butterworth (Member # 227) on :
Dang! What a blast this would be!
Wanna come, but the last trip sucked the guts outa the travel funds
I spent 6 months in Abbortsford back in the 70's and have heaps friends there that I would love to catch up with on the side.
Wanna meet Donna and family and see what Dan has done.
Make it an annual meet ... think I can save enough cents to make it in 2004 Posted by Kent Smith (Member # 251) on :
Wow, that is great. Sure wish we could attend but Scott is living here now. Hope you can get Luke to participate.
Posted by Randy Campbell (Member # 2675) on :
John Lennig I am looking for some pics from you If you have any.
Posted by Randy Campbell (Member # 2675) on :
oops John Lennig I am looking for some pics from you If you have any.I guess you will need doubles.LOL.
[ April 29, 2003, 02:46 PM: Message edited by: Randy Campbell ]
Posted by Tim (Member # 1699) on :
For those who plan on attending this meet, I urge you you make the time to stop at Chemainus on your way to or from Susan's. A few hours spent walking around this quaint little town and gazing upon some 30 or more wall murals throughout will find yourself glad you made the effort! Dan Sawatsky has a few there, and there are many gems in the bunch.
I spent a week on Thetis Island (a 15min ferry from Chemainus) a couple years ago and spent a few afternoons just hanging out and getting a closer look at them. Alot of the time was watching one guy doing a restoration on one of the pieces. It was fascinating how he worked, and I could have just sat myself there all day there learning if I had more time.
Don't miss it!
Posted by Del Badry (Member # 114) on :
Looks like a road trip is in order.... i'll have to bring out my special putter and stop at giggle ridge to set a house record for most shots....
[ April 30, 2003, 12:55 AM: Message edited by: Del Badry ]
Posted by Donna in BC (Member # 130) on :
There is an excellent chance of me being at this one! Yipee! Doubtful we'll make it a family vacation though Rick. You'll just have to follow me home and meet Cody and Elvis for yourself.
MUST SEE, you've all got to stop in at Giggle Ridge before or after the meet.
I'm also interested in tagging up with someone to get to the meet with if that works out.
Posted by Dan Sawatzky (Member # 88) on :
A before the meet get-together here in the Fraser Valley might be a fun event for those passing through on the way to the meet. We could make it a shop warming and mini golf tournament.
If folks are interested in such a gathering it might be a fun idea...
Let me know.
-dan
Posted by Alicia B. Jennings (Member # 1272) on :
I'm there!, I'm there!, I'm there!, I'm there!!!!!
Posted by Donna in BC (Member # 130) on :
Count me in Dan! Rain or shine! (prepare for rain, folks)
Posted by AdrienneMorgan (Member # 1046) on :
Are there anymore details on the meet Susan?
What all is planned for the weekend?
Posted by John Lennig (Member # 2455) on :
Hi Susan, re: the Gold Leaf Class, what will he cover? Glass Gilding, Surface Gilding? Crowns??? Royal or Dental??
Are you BUSY yet? lol
John / SignRider
Posted by Steve Shortreed (Member # 436) on :
We wanna come too! How are we ever gonna pull this one off? hahahahaha
Posted by Stevo Chartrand (Member # 2094) on :
I'm there!! Time is booked off and I'm really lookin forward to it. It'll be my first meet.
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