Nice article in Sign of the Times! We are really looking forward to it! Who else is coming?...."sign" in!
Posted by Masterhand Signs (Member # 785) on :
Tomahawk was on the todo list, but we've ahd to put it on hold as a major job has come through and is due at the same time so not able to make it...But we do wish Laurie and Andy good luck and don't sweat it guys and to all going a great time...have fun everyone.
Posted by Dave Sherby (Member # 698) on :
All year I planned on it. But we're still trying to recover from a very poor late winter. It would be ashame for me not to go as Tomahawk is only an hour and a half drive from me, but if I go I'd want to take my wife and employee. I don't know if I can swing that at the moment.
Posted by mike meyer (Member # 542) on :
I've been planning this baby with the Goretski's for a while myself.....They are really working hard at this, PLUS, 2 kids in Hockey! That like a Letterhead Meet YEAR 'ROUND!
I'm bringing with me, my paint kit, Glass Project, Kilt, 66 GMC, 3 Scottish People, One Englishman, One Belfast Ireland Sign Painter, some really good Scottish Tea, and some hand-outs for hand lettering. I can't WAIT!!!! Let's go!!!!
Posted by SCOTTY BOY (Member # 3949) on :
As Mike says I will be fortunate enough to travel to Tomahawk to partake in an event that just cant be explained to the good people of Glasgow, and believe me I have tried. I look forward to a mystery tour of fun and frivoloty under the guidance of a certain Mr Meyer. Who needs to sit bored on a beach in Spain when you can enjoy yourself 24/7 with instant friends at a letterhead meet. "Here's tae us Whas like us Gie few Aye, an there aw deid"
Posted by Laurie Goretski (Member # 3821) on :
Thanks guys!
Dave if it would help, we could find lodging for you--We do have a donated resort and perhaps there would be enough room to share. We are also looking at the possibility of host families. . .If this would make it affordable, please let us know. We would hate to see ANYONE miss what we have planned. It is going to be a great meet! I can't even wait.
Posted by Colleen Henderson (Member # 906) on :
Can't wait, I'm bringing along a new recruit, too. What a great bunch of people involved with this meet!
Posted by Laurie Goretski (Member # 3821) on :
Colleen, This is great news. Letterheads is kind of like Jell-o--There is always room! We have had a wonderful July, the weather is GREAT! I hope it will continue.
Posted by Dave Sherby (Member # 698) on :
I'm going for sure now. It would be pretty hard not to go when you're a project co-leader.
If you could find host families like Mike Meyer did, it would be great. That would kick me up to 2 attendees. Let me know.
Posted by Laurie Goretski (Member # 3821) on :
Dave, this is great news! We are glad you are in. We will contact Curt Nelson, and pass on the info you gave Andy this A.M. The planning is so exciting right now, we do not know what we will do next year. We will have to find something big to plan. Your ideas with the resin, and then gilding the project sound so neat! I'm glad you mentioned to Andy you could do this! Just one more thing you will all learn here in Tomahawk. I bet there will be a couple more learning to swim as well! August 20th thru the 23rd are the days to be here! (stay longer if you like what you see, we welcome anyone here in Tomahawk)
Posted by mike meyer (Member # 542) on :
That is swimming without clothes right?
Posted by stewart mclaren (Member # 2737) on :
hey guy,s stewart mclaren and brian o,prey here, we cant wait either, its been a long time coming but now it,s only round the corner. have kit ready to check in and face ready to laugh lots see you all in tomohawk.
Hi from Brian like a Lion in Zion. Still in the land of kilts and haggis working with Stewart. Came for 3 weeks and it's now nearly 5!!!! Signtastic!!!!! Back in Ireland for 2 then USA here I come. Looking forward to seeing MM and doing some dude-signs. An 8 hour flight and 4500 miles should do the trick. See y'all...............
Posted by mike meyer (Member # 542) on :
Aye Right! The Haggis eaters are on their way!
Can't wait! Which lucky Letterhead will be the first to hit a deer on the way to Tomahawk?
Posted by Laurie Goretski (Member # 3821) on :
Is there a collection going? 1st one to hit a deer wins the money?
[ July 29, 2003, 08:28 AM: Message edited by: Laurie Goretski ]
Posted by Barb Schilling (Member # 13) on :
I sure hope Maris doesn't hit a deer. He'll be on his Harley. Girls and I will follow in the big green van.
SEE YOU THERE! Posted by Laurie Goretski (Member # 3821) on :
Hello Friends! This is Andy from beautiful Tomahawk, WI. We have been really pouring it on in preparation for the Signcrafters Rendezvous! Harley Davidson is a great sponsor for this function and is graciously giving us tours of their new, state of the art paint,& manufacturing facility. By the buzz, those buddies of ours that own Harley-Davidson bikes will be riding in on them. This town lives & breathes Harley-Davidson and if you have one, this is the place to enjoy it! in September 30,000 plus bikers will rally here and see the extreme makeover of historical art that only "Letterheads" have the gumption to create! I am very pleased with the folks that will be on board to make this go! David Butler,Bob Behounek, Mike Meyer, Dave Correll, Rick Dolphens, Dave Gilsvik, Kurt Nelson, Tim Peterson, Carl Reeder, Barry Shelton, Mike Meyer, Mike "griz" Moore, Marv Renter, Barb & Maris Shilling, Jeremy Vecoli; all of which have agreed to share and execute their craft! Check it out, www.signcraftersrendezvous.info . The Midcoast Brothers of the Brush posse, for instance will be here. Chances are good they plan on havin' a historically good time. And Mike Meyer, this time he will have time to entertain you letterheads, something about kilts & skinny dippin'? Pack your brushes, and two pairs of grunds; Tomahawk is ready for us! Sincerely, Andy Goretski
Posted by Laurie Goretski (Member # 3821) on :
Just received an e-mail from Mike Meyer who said there just may be a magic show here in Tomahawk during the SignCrafters Rendezvous. Do you think he would be able to make all the paint from our cloths disappear before we walk into the stores?
Posted by Bill&Jane Diaz (Member # 2549) on :
I'm hoping for a "Slappy Hooper" trick and he makes paint stick to air and pulls out his letter stretcher! Jane p.s. If you children don't own John Sandford's "Slappy Hooper" you are REALLY missing it!!
Posted by Paul Peltier (Member # 4058) on :
I'm signed up for Tomahawk, I'll be the absolute novice who is asking really basic questions of anyone who I see with a brush in their hand.
A hobbyist, I've been painting signs for about a year, and have lots to learn. At this point I'm probably doing everything wrong.....wrong brushes from the Crafts department, wrong paint from Fleet and Farm store, etc. But I'm learning and having fun.
I found Signcraft magazine about two months ago, and discovered Letterville from an ad in the magazine.
I'm getting some good tips already (like reusing my paint thinner.....) and have been searching through the archives on topics.
See you in Tomahawk.
Posted by mike meyer (Member # 542) on :
Welcome Paul! Glad to see you are coming! I can show you some hand lettering stuff all weekend long! You might wanna go to the Races tonight in Menomonie and catch some of the excellent lettering by Kurt Gaber from Chippewa Falls! He does it RIGHT! You're head will be swirlin' with ideas and inspiration! I'll hunt you down and we'll get you squared away with brushes, paint, surface prep, how to sit down with a Kilt on.....Letterhead stuff!
See you there!
Posted by Laurie Goretski (Member # 3821) on :
Good morning Paul, this is Andy Goretski. Thank you for your registration, We guarantee an extremely fun experience here in Tomahawk! The List of folks who will be here Ranges from those who are new to this adventure to those who write the books! We have been at this lifestyle, full time, since 1989; and I feel Laurie and I are still only beginners. The vast amount of information and processes that graphics people can implement is huge! Letterheads has been such a source of energy, support , & inspiration that I can't imagine proceding without the network. The letterhead community welcomes you to join us because we believe that every one of us has a new angle to share, and even those we look to as journeymen in this trade are looking foreward to meeting you in hopes that your friendship and skills will spark a new influence on their work. See you soon! Andy
Posted by Jeremy Vecoli (Member # 2278) on :
I'll be there- I need to iron one of my kilts for the banquet!
Posted by mike meyer (Member # 542) on :
I got mine clean and reaady for wear....Pleats to the back...right Stewart?
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We are really looking forward to it! Who else is coming?...."sign" in!