-------------------- Maker of fine signs and other creative stuff. Located at 109 N. Cumberland ave. Harlan, Ky. 40831 606-837-0242 Posts: 4172 | From: Ages-Brookside, Ky. Up the Holler... | Registered: Jul 1999
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quote:Originally posted by Jillbeans: Yeehaw Robbie. Glad you have caught the panel bug. I am busy trying to think up something fun to paint for this one. For the UK folk, you will be surprized to know that if you keep your panel about 12"x14" it can be airmailed quickly for a very reasonable rate. Otherwise it's 6 weeks by boat! Love...Jill
Does the weight matter if that is the size Jill?
Also, what is the approx size that everyone would send a panel?
Last question... Is there any place I can see rules & regs on a swap or should I just keep to the rule of the initial post?
Sorry If my questions sound daft.. “Newbie alert!”
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-------------------- Robert Lambie Glasgow Scotland UK
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It sure is great to see the interset from everyone. I've enjoyed your panels in the past John, glad to see you're interested in this swap too.
The UN-official, UN-official, non-existant panel promisers list is up to about thirtyeight, at last count. Of course, that's just a guess since we aren't really counting. This includes folks from the panel swap 3 thread, the current thread & those that have emailed a note of their interest.
Golly Robert, there isn't really a rules book to check. There have only been three previous swaps, each with their own rules. Just a bunch of fun, that's what we're after.
quote: Last question... Is there any place I can see rules & regs on a swap or should I just keep to the rule of the initial post?
Sorry If my questions sound daft.. “Newbie alert!”
Newbie? What's a newbie? [just going along with yer joke here Robert.]
Just curious, are my rules unclear?
-------------------- Dave Parr Sign Painter USA Posts: 709 | From: USA | Registered: May 2003
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NO making panels out of endangered animal or smelly animals.
NO glueing down the classified section onto a piece of OSB board.(and leaving it at that)
Mind the Gap.
JKohn Lennig / SignRider / UNIBROUE advocate
-------------------- John Lennig / Big Top Sign Arts 5668 Ewart Street, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada bigtopya@hotmail.com 604.451.0006 Posts: 2184 | From: Burnaby, British Columbia,Canada | Registered: Nov 2001
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Hey Rob ya wee scunner! haha The panel that I sent to you was aluminum, as you know. I would advise you to use the same type and weight of material as it was very reasonable to send across the pond. I recently shipped our pal Dewi 3 panels that I did at Mass Mayhem. They were 12x18 aluminum if I recall, which is a standard size sign blank over here. It was a bit more of a cost than to send yours, probably due to both the size and the weight. It was well worth it. But a panel can be just about ANYTHING, from a toilet seat to a lunchbox! I have both in my collection. Another thing that I would like to add is that I know someone who received both of their panel swap pieces COD! (from 2 different swaps) That kind of takes the fun out of things. Love...Jill
-------------------- That is like a Mr. Potato Head with all the pieces in the wrong place. -Russ McMullin Posts: 8834 | From: Butler, PA, USA | Registered: Jan 2001
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Well Jill, I'm glad you mentioned the C.O.D. problem. I wouldn't have thought this might happen in this community.
RULES ADDENDUM:
All Panel Swap 4 participants, applying the "Golden Rule," will pay the shipping charges of the panels you are sending out.
Surely this wasn't necessary; although, I suppose everything should be plainly spelled out. I shipped my last panel and didn't have the Post Office check the box to allow for delivery without a signature. This oversight on my part made it necessary for the recipient to to travel to the Post Office to pick up their package.
When I send the recipient information, perhaps the folks involved could exchange emails to verify shipping preferences such as this, prior to shipping. I would think there might be some people that would rather drive to the Post Office, instead of taking the risk of leaving the package by their door until their return.
Are there any other strange things that have happened that might be worth mentioning?
-------------------- Dave Parr Sign Painter USA Posts: 709 | From: USA | Registered: May 2003
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So now that I'm the bad guy wearin' the black hat riding off into the sunset.... can I still participate.
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Well Folks, ...The waiting for the first finished panel is over. Beautiful, ...Fabulous!
Wow! This is worth the work. Once I get the next finished photo, we will have the first completed swap pair, I will send the info and be able to post the first "photo pair link".
I'm telling ya, ...this is fun.
-------------------- Dave Parr Sign Painter USA Posts: 709 | From: USA | Registered: May 2003
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The 2nd Panel is complete! We have a completed pair. I've sent responses back to the participants, we're ironing out some shipping details. Once the paneleers receive their panels, I'll post that photo link.
Pretty cool!
-------------------- Dave Parr Sign Painter USA Posts: 709 | From: USA | Registered: May 2003
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Did I miss something? When does this panel swap begin? Has it started yet....
-------------------- Mario G. Lafreniere (Fergie) J&N Signs Winter did show up! Posts: 1257 | From: Chapleau, Ontario | Registered: Jun 1999
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Never mind... just read the first post.... duh..............
-------------------- Mario G. Lafreniere (Fergie) J&N Signs Winter did show up! Posts: 1257 | From: Chapleau, Ontario | Registered: Jun 1999
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Well folks, the first pair of paneleers have decided to avoid shipping their panels by exchanging them in person when they both attend the Detroit meet. The first to complete his panel was John Jordon, and the second finished was Sal Cabrera. The original plan was to wait until both participants receive their panels before posting the photo links, so each had the chance to view their new gift first hand. In this case, both paneleers, due to the time delay until the meet, have agreed to have the link posted now. So, now everyone can share in their fun. One can tell they both had a good deal of fun just by looking at their panels. Enjoy!
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What? No Flying Fallis Brothers?* Great jobs from 2 of my most favorite guys! Now I gotta get rolling. Love...Jill *that was a panel I did @ Mazeppa when I first met John.
-------------------- That is like a Mr. Potato Head with all the pieces in the wrong place. -Russ McMullin Posts: 8834 | From: Butler, PA, USA | Registered: Jan 2001
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Holding to the original plan of ending this swap on the 30th of September, the half-way point is near the end of this month. So far, we have had two panels completed. It would be good to have an ongoing swap of work being regularly contributed; however, the lack of completed panels to this point probably indicates a very busy summer for those interested in participating. As the swap end nears, I will post a few more reminders. There will likely be a flood of completed panels near the end. Trickling in, or a flourish at the end, either way we get the panels will prove to be fun.
I know there is activity out there. A buddy of mine sent in a fly-over shot of the site. They have several big tents up, the panels are sure to be coming soon.
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-------------------- Dave Parr Sign Painter USA Posts: 709 | From: USA | Registered: May 2003
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Just finished my panel designs - yep 3 of 'em
I really liked the circus theme, guess I'll have to make 6 panels now though, 3 to give and 3 to keep. Yeesh... labor of love i guess.
-------------------- -------------------- Dave Cox C2 Media Services (Formerly That Sign Guy) dave@c2mediaservices.com -------------------- Full Color Printing Posts: 295 | From: Sacramento CA | Registered: Jan 2003
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I'm just curious here. Dave mentioned above that he has finished three designs. I'm guessing they are for this swap, he did mention liking the circus theme and joked about making more, three to swap and three to keep. This brings a few questions to mind. The designs are done, but the panels must still need to be produced. (No offense intended if I am wrong about that Dave.) I would guess most to have at least a few sketchy ideas in mind by now. I guess I'm curious about Sign Folk behavior in a case like this.
There was intentionally "no pressure" built into this swap, buy setting the deadline up in September and leaving it somewhat open to change. Since there is yet a bit of time to complete these, are most just waiting to send the info in, while admiring (or fretting about) their grand works of art? Or, have they not gotten a chance to start or finish their panels? Of course, ...should you choose to respond to this silly question, I do understand the need to keep your responses in the third person.
-------------------- Dave Parr Sign Painter USA Posts: 709 | From: USA | Registered: May 2003
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Hi Dave, I wouldn't worry about it yet... If you give a deadline of September 30th, I feel early if I'm done on the 28th. That's just how it usually works in this business, isn't it? So I'm happy to say that I have a panel started and there is a pretty good chance that it will be done on time.
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I'm suffering from great angst about participating- I came up with a design, had it gone over by an emmenant head for details... and then am flinching! I WILL gird my loins (as it were) and proceed, but that's why you haven't seen a panel from here yet!
-------------------- Catharine C. Kennedy CCK Graphics 1511 Route 28 Chatham Center, NY 12184 cck1620@taconic.net "Look at me, Look at me, Look at me now! I't's fun to have fun, But you have to know how!" Posts: 2173 | From: downtown Chatham Center, NY | Registered: Feb 2004
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Hey Catharine can I borrow your girdle? I might be able to use it for my panel! Love...Jill
-------------------- That is like a Mr. Potato Head with all the pieces in the wrong place. -Russ McMullin Posts: 8834 | From: Butler, PA, USA | Registered: Jan 2001
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You're right Dave! Designs done. Fabrication is next. I have been blessed recently and am having an extremely busy July! I get to letter a 28' box truck, do a sandblasted sign, and wrap 2 vehicle rear windows by wednesday!
After this week I'll start thinking about my materials for the panels. This is where I need to control my urge for perfection (since perfection can be costly), and just make a few cool panels.
Whew!
Here comes Monday!
-------------------- -------------------- Dave Cox C2 Media Services (Formerly That Sign Guy) dave@c2mediaservices.com -------------------- Full Color Printing Posts: 295 | From: Sacramento CA | Registered: Jan 2003
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Ok, so I actually came up with 4 designs...
I am only doing 3, I'll post the 4th here, if anyone wants it feel free to email and I'll send whatever file you want.
This would also work for a swap titled "The Red Thong Diaries"
Dave. Just trying to help anyone who needs a boost.
-------------------- -------------------- Dave Cox C2 Media Services (Formerly That Sign Guy) dave@c2mediaservices.com -------------------- Full Color Printing Posts: 295 | From: Sacramento CA | Registered: Jan 2003
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OK. My 'Virgin Meet' went better than I imagined. Sooooooo. I'm IN to partcipate in my first panel swap too.
Hmmmmm---a 3 ring circus? Isn't that sorta like...'the Sign Business' as a whole?
heehee
~kwunch
-------------------- Karen Wunch (kwunch on chat) A2Z SIGNS in Buford, GA 678.714.1965 ---------------- "Believe there is a great power silently working all things for good, behave yourself and never mind the rest." ~~Beatrice Potter Posts: 126 | From: Buford Georgia | Registered: Jan 2003
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It was suggested (I think by Brooce Bowers) at Boone's meet this past weekend that for the next panel swap this would be a good theme:
To think of the UGLIEST word possible (i.e. Phlegm) and to produce it in the snazziest way possible.
I think it's a cool idea. Now all we need is a volunteer to run the next one! (altho the thought of having a panel hanging in the office that sez PHLEGM even in gold-leaf is kinda iffy)
I think that Dave is doing a good job so far. Mine has been done 2 weeks now and is getting dusty...c'mon, people, let's get crankin'! No excuses.
Love.....Jill "the panel diva"
-------------------- That is like a Mr. Potato Head with all the pieces in the wrong place. -Russ McMullin Posts: 8834 | From: Butler, PA, USA | Registered: Jan 2001
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Sounds good. Ill try to get one done in time...Im working on a panel swap right now that ends Sept.13 so i should be able to squeeze one out for this swap.
-------------------- darin wilson DAGWOOD DESIGNS dagwood30@aol.com If someone destroys something replaceable,made by mankind;he is called a vandal.If someone destroys something irreplaceable,made by God; he is called a developer. Posts: 2 | From: cleveland | Registered: Apr 2004
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Cool, ...Darin the DirtyDag Wilson is welcomed to the fold of current paneleers. Thanks for joining in Darin. I probably should update my list of interested panel people. (People that have posted their interest in participating.) It is very near forty people, if not more. I'll update my list this weekend to prepare for what appears a likely mad rush for the finish line.
Yep a whole month and a half to go, and only one new panel for the party. I find it a bit uncomfortable to have the information and photo for one completed panel, and no one to match it with. This is my doing, and I have no doubt it will all turn out fine. I did figure a few more panels would trickle in than this, I only wish I didn't have to leave the participant that has finished just hanging . I am inclined to believe Lotti's words of wisdom above.
I have received an IM from a kind soul who has run into a glitch and needed to begin fresh. I took this news as a decent, but unnecessary, “I'm sorry I'm running a bit later than I wanted to be.” This one is more than the usual average panel project too. I'm sure it is a fun panel, I hope they all are.
I'm going to find time to get the brushes wet this weekend. Maybe I'll do a panel for the into page, and skip the computer schtuff. I think that's a plan, ...sounds fun too.
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-------------------- Jack Keith Keith Signs and Graphics 12400 Stemmons Drive Cabool, MO 65689 Posts: 131 | From: Cabool, MO | Registered: Feb 2004
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Hey Sal, looks like you guys got the exchange taken care of with no problems. You look like one happy camper. You guys must have had a blast up there.
Hey folks, we now have another pair of panels finished. I received a photo today of the second of the two panels. The paneleers have been mailed their swap partners mailing address, so once I receive confirmation that they have both received their panels, I will post links to their photos.
The panels are cool, ...very cool!
-------------------- Dave Parr Sign Painter USA Posts: 709 | From: USA | Registered: May 2003
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The mailman brought me a real beauty from Joe "Talisman" Abner today! He oughta get mine tomorrow. Thanks, Joe! Great job. I think you're getting the short end of the stick on this swap. Love....Jill
-------------------- That is like a Mr. Potato Head with all the pieces in the wrong place. -Russ McMullin Posts: 8834 | From: Butler, PA, USA | Registered: Jan 2001
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Received my panel from Jill. W O W !!! It’s incredible! Jill you are truly an artist with a good imagination! Great layout and I've never seen such detail in lettering.
"Brusheena the bearded lady" NICE!!!
Thank you! Thank you, Jill! No short end of the stick on this one...
I need to find a special spot on my office wall for this one!
-------------------- Joe Abner Talisman Signs Middleboro, MA
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