posted June 22, 2004 12:34 AM
Thanks Steve and Barb, and sorry for the fiasco. I think you handled things with a lot of class. Your community of Letterville has become an important part of my professional development. A great big thank you to those who have served as mentors to me on this site as well as at meets - I think you know who you are, but I'd like to give special mention to a few... Pat & Ruth Welter, Marty Happy, Lottie Prokott and Suelynn Sedor for being my rocks when I need them. Joe Rees for your design guidance and encouragement. Jill and Si for their sunshine. Keep up the morning IMs Jill - they start me out on a great note. Si - love your humour and OT posts - but you really should get to work Also a great big thanks to those who contacted me the last few days to show their support.
-------------------- “Did you ever stop to think, and forget to start again?” -Winnie the Pooh & A.A. Milne
Kelly Thorson Kel-T-Grafix 801 Main St. Holdfast, SK S0G 2H0 ktg@sasktel.net Posts: 5496 | From: Penzance, Saskatchewan | Registered: May 2002
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posted June 22, 2004 02:27 PM
Don't know all the happenings of late, hope it hasn't been too much of a problem for you both.
This site is by far the best site on the internet for sign folks. It is interesting, informative, and has opened a whole new world for myself and others as well.
Steve and Barb, as matriarchs of this extensive extended family, you have free reign to deal with matters as you see fit. Personnaly I think deal with matters fairly and effectively. We should all be grateful for such wonderful hosts as yourselves.
To second the thoughts on another thread:
quote: Great things to come out of Canada:
Steve and Barb
right on.
-------------------- "Are we having fun yet?" Peter Schuttinga DZines Sign Studio 1617 Millstream rd Victoria BC V9B-6G4 Posts: 521 | From: Victoria BC | Registered: Mar 2002
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posted June 23, 2004 09:31 AM
Man, I been jumpin over so many posts lately, I almost missed this one.
I LOVE THIS PLACE!!!
Someone mentioned that someone else had said Steve and Barb are not qualified to run this site. Maybe they should find someone that is qualified, and start thier own site. Then, they could get all the whiners to go over there. Me, I'm gonna stay right here as long as Steve and Barb allow it.
-------------------- Don Hulsey Strokes by DON signs Utica, KY 270-275-9552 sbdsigns@aol.com
I've always been crazy... but it's kept me from going insane. Posts: 2297 | From: Utica, KY U.S.A. | Registered: Jan 1999
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posted June 24, 2004 01:37 AM
Cheers from me also, I check the site everday and have used 80% of the Merchants here and have had numerous questions answered to help me make better signs.
Thanks and keep up the good work.
Dave
-------------------- Dave Levesque Angelo Sign 3014 Hemlock San Angelo, TX 76904 Posts: 82 | From: San Angelo, TX | Registered: Jan 2004
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posted June 24, 2004 02:02 AM
I can't imagine anyone other then the Shortreeds running this site, both do a wonderful job. I've been here eight years and on my second name and yet still bring a smile to everyones face, to some when I come in the door and to some when I leave
-------------------- HotLines Joey Madden - pinstriping since 1952 'Perfection, its what I look for and what I live for'
posted June 24, 2004 12:01 PM
HAHHAHHA; Mike, I smile at Joey leaving because I know he'll be back......usually just in time w/just the right remarks.
-------------------- Frank Magoo, Magoo's-Las Vegas; fmagoo@netzero.com "the only easy day was yesterday" Posts: 2365 | From: Las Vegas, Nv. | Registered: Jun 2003
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posted June 24, 2004 01:37 PM
Thanks big time Steve and Barb, you are doing a wonderful job. There isn't any other place like this one to get....or give a little help. It may get a bit colorful at times, but this would be a very boring world if there was only one opinion. I just try not to get involved with the ugly topics.
When raising my 4 kids I would sometimes ask them not to do something, and sometimes I didn't give them a reason. Usually it was because the odds were good of them getting hurt. I'm not saying that we are kids...just that I understand that at times for reasons that may not be clear to us you have to do what you have to do, like deleting an ugly post, etc... and I can accept that.
Over two millions hits on this site since January....you must be doin' it right!
-------------------- Ace Graphics & Printing Camdenton, MO. USA
posted June 24, 2004 09:09 PM
Thanks for all your encouraging comments. There has been several times lately that I've had a good look at myself in the mirror. The face looks the same, maybe a bit thinner, but I hope it's the same person.
I know I've developed slightly thicker skin over the last few years. Letterville is my life and it does hurt to see it ridiculed. My biggest fear is that some of the critism may be true and that I am blinded by pride. We're not as "innocent" and trusting as we once were, but it's time to get up, brush off all the dirt and get back on the road. Thanks from the bottom of our hearts.
-------------------- Steve Shortreed 144 Hill St., E. Fergus, Ontario Canada N1M 1G9 519-787-2673
posted June 25, 2004 09:58 AM
I was showing a potential merchant this site yesterday. I told him how I don't understand why everyone doesn't pay $50 a year to be a resident because of all of the perks, and why more retailers don't pay $500 to be merchants. The exposure is awesome. I learn too much not to pay. I would feel guilty if I didn't.
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