I'm planning on making the "Splash in the Pacific" meet in Nanaimo and then head down the coast to see the sites and visit other Letterheads......Any takers? (Your beer fridges are safe since I put the cork in the bottle, but I will take a Hot Cup O' Tea!) We'll fly in to Vancouver or maybe Victoria, then get a rent a car (Studebaker?) do the meet, then head south...targets include...Tahoe...SanFrancisco...Mac Maqarry..Rich Stebbing(Giants game if they make the series again?) Bob Ficucell...Chuck Davis? Hockey...Mighty Ducks, Kings, Canucks, Sharks? Anyone? I'm open for anything and I like to take lots of pictures and write up stories fro the mags as well...SHOW ME WHAT YA GOT LEFT COAST!!!!!!
Posted by Rick Sacks (Member # 379) on :
Mike, Put me on your list of welcome sites. On the coast...2 1/2 hours north of Stebbingville. The giants here at that time are albacore.
Posted by mike meyer (Member # 542) on :
OK Rick! But what is an Albacore?
Posted by pierre (Member # 1462) on :
Oh, ye unknowing land-locked lubbers!...... Its a FISH!!
heh............
k31
Posted by Troy Haas (Member # 472) on :
Mike, We are on the "West Coast".......of Indiana that is.
Stop by anytime
Posted by Joey Madden (Member # 1192) on :
Ya welcome to sight see here in Grants Pass where I'll take ya to visit Jerry Mathel, Jon Peterman and Rapid-Tac and when ya get out of hand I'll introduce you to my backhoe and show ya the back 40!
We're directly off I-5. 60 miles north of the California border and you are welcome.
Posted by Si Allen (Member # 420) on :
Mike...how far south ya commin?
If you get to the LA area, the door is open!
Posted by Dave Cox - That Sign Guy (Member # 3517) on :
hey I'm just a one-man shop but you're welcome to come on by! it's crazy this town has about 100 sign shops and I feel like i'm the only one on letterheads...
I'm in Sacramento, CA... if it's Kings season maybe we'll get to go to a game....
Dave Cox
Posted by mike meyer (Member # 542) on :
Sounds great so far! I didn't mean to exclude Washington State and Oregon...I was a Steve Prefontaine fan in high school!
Si I'll go where ever you are! I'd like to have gone to Esoteric but nothing left right?
Any Old OLD sign shops or sign personjs I could visit for a story and pics?
Posted by Cam Bortz (Member # 55) on :
Oh Jeees, Meyer is on the road again! If you thought Vermont was weird, wait'll you get to 'Frisco! California, Land of Fruits and Nuts!
....What? I'm not supposed to say that? Oh. Okay. NEVERMIND..... Actually, drive down Cali Rte 1 through Big Sur. That's where I'd go. And while yur in LA be sure to go to Manhattan Beach (I don't t'ink we's in New Yawk anymaw) and watch the biggun's rollerblading down the boardwalk. Take Caleb. He won't ever wanna go home after that.
Posted by mike meyer (Member # 542) on :
Thanks Cam..Will Do!! Haight Ashbury here we come!
Posted by Danny Busselle (Member # 3746) on :
Mike your Welcome to stop in Here in San fernando Valley. I am in the north east area, Glendale montrose La Canada area. Got some Lemon Aid and great Coffee. Take you over to Little shop. and maybe if John Studden open well take you there also. e-mail direct for Phone # OK.
Regards Danny B
"Just For Today"
[ July 14, 2003, 03:56 PM: Message edited by: Danny Busselle ]
Posted by Richard Bustamante (Member # 370) on :
Hey Mike. Stop and stay for awhile. We are 45 minutes from Lake Tahoe. Nevada City/ Grass Valley is in the heart of the Gold Rush; with some of the largest, and most productive mines in the country. One hour from Sacramento, two and a half from San Francisco. Its not much, but your welcome anytime.
-Rich
Posted by John Jordan (Member # 2368) on :
G'day Mike, Glad to read that you are going to Nanaimo in September..see you there.
Regarding your travel down the west coast, as you you know we are a little west of west but you are welcome here anytime.
Your Aussie mate John
Posted by FranCisco Vargas (Member # 145) on :
Hola Mike, hey if your going down south to the L.A. area, I live about 8 minutes from the 99 freeway, Fresno is in the middle of the state. I can give you a mini tour of some of things I have done around here like this... http://franciscovargas.com/signage.htm or
I have an extra room, nothin fancy, so if you need a place to crash before you head out, "mi casa es su casa" I have a Cabaņa so we do drink a beer now and then, but I do grow my own mint tea in case you want some, or I can get some sodas. Food, well...I can get my lady neighbor friend to make us a dinner, she's a good cook. Let me know ahead of time what your favorite Mexican food is and I'll see that it can get made (if you like Mexican food) if not I have couple of neighbors across town, one who is an Italian lady, a Greek, an Asian, a German lady...just kiddinnnnn I should probably mention this because I'm not sure what part of September you'll be by, but I'm pretty sure I'll be in Long Beach on the 18-20 for the sign show over there. Anyway have a safe trip, drive careful, most of all have fun and enjoy your trip to the max...Cisco
Posted by Dan Sawatzky (Member # 88) on :
Mike
I intend to be at the Nanaimo meet for sure.
... but we have a big job scheduled in Edmonton for the entire month of September & at least a weekor two into October.
So I won't be home before or after the meet 'cept to get a change of clothes & to say hi to my family.
How come is it that when you are thre I'm here & when you are here I'm over there???
-dan
Posted by AdrienneMorgan (Member # 1046) on :
Mike!! Now you KNOW you'll HAVE to make a stop on the peninsula!!!
You can stay here, I'll make you scones and tea, boil up a Haggis, even hang the red lion rampant over your headboard!!!
....well....just make it a point to follow us (Jackson plans on tagging long) back to Port Angeles, from there you can head to those other peoples....
A:)
Posted by mike meyer (Member # 542) on :
Thank You so much for your pouring out of kindness everybody! Of course you all know that Mazeppa is ALWAYS open to all sign Industry People, my shop is your shop!
I will try and make out the exact routine we will go. THANKS AGAIN!
Posted by Mike Languein (Member # 319) on :
If you are looking for "OLD" stuff = Si He's the guy who invented dirt.
I'd be too embarassed to let you see the mess I have created here, but maybe we could hook up at Danny's (I'd like to see Studden's, myself) or Si's, if you don't mind sharing your dinner with Byrd.
If you're staying at ADDrienne's, better take your own firewood.
Posted by AdrienneMorgan (Member # 1046) on :
HEY!!!! I resemble that remark!!!!!
A Posted by Jackie B (Member # 186) on :
Hi Mike - Volcano World awaits to welcome you. East of Sacramento, a bit south of Richard Bustamante, and another route, Hwy 88, on the way to Lake Tahoe. You are more than welcome to stay here a night or two or . . . There's lot's to see here - there's lot's to see Everywhere you go in California. If you'd like, everyone is welcome to come up here & see you - another BBQ in the works, eh? If by chance you end up at Richard's, give me holler & I'll pop on over. Sounds like you've got lot's of offers to choose from!! Just e-mail if you want to stop by here or if you'd like me to arrange a get-together with the Sac, North & South people. I'd be more than happy to. I don't do signs anymore, but I still love Letterheads. Bomba-Dear jackie@volcano.net
Posted by Steve Nuttle (Member # 2645) on :
Always welcome in Jackson Hole at the base of the Tetons! Jellystone ain't that far either... Buy you a cup of "C" at the Starbucks. LOL
Posted by Kimberly Zanetti (Member # 2546) on :
If you get down as far as LA, hang a left and head two hours inland and you'll hit Palm Springs!
Posted by mike meyer (Member # 542) on :
Cisco! I love all Mexican Food! The BBQ would be great!
We are looking at right after the meet, (Sept 21) Because of Time constraint, we will be coming back on September 29th. So, we figure after the meet, we would fly to SanFrancisco then drive to Sacramento and then Lake Tahoe, then back to San Francisco to fly home.....It looks as if We won't have enough time to get as far south as we wanted.
I'd like to drive but that's a LOOONG haul...What do you West Coasters think?
We are totally open to whatever works!
Let me know yur thoughts!
Posted by Brian Diver (Member # 1552) on :
Mike,
Your arms sure are gonna be tired flying all that way.
You should at least see the nasty Seattle traffic (I mean space needle). There is all sorts of schtuff to see around here. If you are into planes we've got plenty of Boeing factories around here not to mention the air & space museum. 747, 767, & 777 factory about 10 miles from my house (largest building by volume in the world). Plenty of micro brew houses, Mariners, I don't know if the coffee giants (Seattles Best & Starbucks) have tours but could check into it if you'd like. Anyway, decisions, decisions... In anycase, looking forward to meeting you at the meet. Next time you come out you'll need to stay awhile Posted by mike meyer (Member # 542) on :
Thanks Brian, yes, I wish I could stay longer, but Tomahawk in August and then 2 weeks in the Northwest....Whew! I need to stay close to my customers as well. I've found 2 weeks to just right. Over the years our family vacations evolve around Letterhead Meets! That ain't all bad. My wife has adjusted, it was tough at first. We have met the BEST people, Toured Historic Places and ate some of the Best food Ever, and made friends for life! It just keeps getting better and Better!
Thanks for the invite everyone! See you here in Febraury Brian! Adrienne will be here!!!
Posted by Brian (Member # 39) on :
I am going to try and get to the BC meet as well, so close to home I really cant say no - especially since I have never made a meet yet.
You are welcome to swing by anytime and I will buy you the best coffee around, we should be settled in our new shop by then as well.
Posted by Ron Percell (Member # 399) on :
Hello Big Mike, Kristi & I are north of SF about 30-40min. which will get you a free trip over the golden gate, once over the gate it's a short trip to Petaluma the home of the Percell Signs, the MicroMeet, and of late, Letterhead Sign Supply.
Plus there's a shortcut to Hwy 80 to Sacramento in our town that will take your thru the wine country and that makes up the difference in time, and sure beats the industrial freeway routes you'll be taking.
You'll pass Sausalito, high end tourist trap, home of Yuppies & Hot tubs, great cafe views of San Francisco Bay Area in Marin country
Were in historical Petaluma, about 15 min. south of Stebbings place.
Petaluma is where the California Constitution was drafted by the Spanish General "Vallejo", his fort is 10 east of us.
Petaluma is also one of the film site for American Grafitti, and Peggy Sue Got Married(I did alot of the period piece work for the sets).
20 mins west is the Pacific Ocean and the historic town of Bodega Bay, most reconized in the Movie "The Birds" by Alfred Hitchcock. Bodega Bay also feature some great seafood restuarants.
Good Luck and Have a Safe Trip. Ron
Posted by Kimberly Zanetti (Member # 2546) on :
Okay Ron, you're killing me! You just made me more homesick than I already was!!!! You gonna have your Micro-meet this year? Come hell or high-water, if you have it, I'll make it this year.
Posted by Kristi Percell (Member # 255) on :
Hi Kim,
Yes we are having the meet this year it will be Sept. 19 - 21st, and we would love to have you come up!
Also, our daughter Kiersten picked up a book called "The Speedball Textbook" and your Dad's A-Z poster is in it, so I told her all about you, and she was so excited! So if you do make it, beware that you will have a big fan!
Give us a call at 800-531-3359, if you have any questions relating to the meet.
Kristi
Posted by Kurt Silva (Member # 257) on :
Oh Mike! If you fly to San Fran you'll be flying over some of the most beautiful scenery in the world. If you drive you can make a short jaunt east of Portland and see the awesome Columbia Gorge with it's towering waterfalls, Multnomah Falls being the most famous. You can take a dinner cruise on a sternwheeler up the river. Also there is a lookout pavillion high on a cliff that's a great place to watch the sunset. Plus, beautiful Mt. Hood is the back-drop for all this. Further south, in Joeys part of the country, you can take a jet boat ride down the world famous Rogue River and Hell Gate canyon. Then there's Ashland Oregon, home of the annual Shakespearian Festival. Over the Siskiyous you'll pass Castle Crags and Mt. Shasta and Lake Shasta. Or you could cut over at Grants Pass - where the Rogue River is - and drive down the California coast through the Giant Redwoods and then on into wine country. Make sure you stop and see Rick Sacks and then further down the Percells. They are both right on the way. I'm here in Roseburg Oregon, right on I-5 so if you come by here I'd love to meet you. We have an extra room you're welcome to use. Wait, I think I can trust you. LOL, seems like every body on this post does anyway. Seriously, consider driving. There is a lot to see along the way.
Posted by Jackie B (Member # 186) on :
Here you go Mike - Volcano World Just click on the On-Line Visitors Guide. Bomba-Dear
Posted by Mike Pulskamp (Member # 3475) on :
Ok Mike, The wife and I have a nice guest bedroom all set for you in Sacramento. (see Dave you are not alone) I am 1/2 mile from the Sign Guy and in sort of between Jackie B and Richard. So now you have a lot of Sacramento area offers. Like salmon fishing? lots of gold rush history? nice float down the river? maybe some jeeping?(if I can get one running)
Posted by BrianTheBrush (Member # 1298) on :
Heydeehey Mike,
Well, if you're in the vacinity of Long Beach, CA, September 18th-21st...The Sign Business BIG Show is in town. I'll be in the SignGold booth all day, but could be bamboozeled out of a dinner some evening...
Hope all else is well is Meyerland, and hope that book worked out for ya.
Later Gator,
Keep on keepin on
Brian Briskie
Posted by mike meyer (Member # 542) on :
Hey yah! Mike..we'll be having a Bar B Q at Jackie Vaughn's in Sac On the 27th BE THERE! Jeppin' sounds FUN! Brian! Thanks! yes, the book is working great! I'm don't think we'll be in long beach but there never is enough time is there? Ya never know! Thanks for the invites!
Is it Sept yet?
TOMAHAWK HERE I COME!!!!!!!!!
Posted by Mike Pulskamp (Member # 3475) on :
Good call on the BBQ @ Jackie's. That alone will be worth the trip. I supose I'll invite myself up there again! The Rubicon Trail, about the most famous Jeep trail around is within a couple hours of us and My wifes rig should be running by then. Maybe we could runn out for the day. Its near Tahoe between Georgetown and Tahoe. 18 miles that usualy takes three days to drive the entire trail. Lots of fun!
Posted by Rick Sacks (Member # 379) on :
Mike, If you fly into SF and drive to Sacto and Tahoe, you'll see the same stuff you see everywhere else. Flatland, some hills, a mountain and housing developments and big box stores and malls.
Posted by mike meyer (Member # 542) on :
Thanks Rick, I guess I'll stay home. Appreiciate the heads up. All this post needs now is Guns, Religon and Politics.
Posted by Rick Sacks (Member # 379) on :
Mike, There is an ocean here. There are coastal villages that are very different than what you find elsewhere. There are mountain ranges. There are lush valleys with vinyards and wineries and olive orchards and fields of lavender, with roads lined with antique roses. When I travel, I usually want to find something unique, and return home with memories of different worlds. I was not intending to bum you out, but awaken your curiosities to greater wonders.
SF bay is a marvelous place for sailing. You can travel through the Napa Valley enroute to Sacto. Tahoe is stunning, with decent fishing also. I hope your vacation fills you with peace and satisfaction, sending you home with a refreshed vision.
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