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If no one has any objections, Signs of the Times together with the Amerian Sign Museum would like to host the 2006 national meet in Cincinnati. It would coincide with the 100th anniversary of the magazine (since May, 1906). Many will remember that we held it at the Cincinnati Zoo, trying to make it a family-oriented event where it could be a vacation with plenty for the kids, etc. to do. We had good feedback about the meet, so we're thinking to go back to the zoo with maybe a theme of "It's a Zoo II," or "It's All Happening at the Zoo II" (apologies to Simon and Garfunkel . . . again)or something to that effect. Timeframe would probably be July or August. What do y'all think?
-------------------- Tod Swormstedt American Sign Museum 407 Gilbert Avenue Cincinnati, OH 45202 ph 800-925-1110, ext 336 fx 513-421-5144 Posts: 35 | From: Cincinnati, OH USA | Registered: Mar 2001
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Tod, I AM THERE! Woo Hoo! The Zoo! It was my first meet and I've been hopelessly addicted ever since! And it's so close too! (I prefer mid-August due to our back-to-school being around the 25th, but July is good too!) If you need any help, just ask. Can't wait! If it's anywhere near as fun as the first one, it will be fantastic! 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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See what happens when I DON'T move to Cincinnati? Sounds like a great idea...we'll be there unless something major happens. I still have my dad's t-shirt from the '94 meet at the Zoo.
-------------------- Kimberly Zanetti Purcell www.amethystProductivity.com Folsom, CA email: Kimberly@AmethystProductivity.com
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We're going to the Zoo Zoo Zoo, how 'bout you you you? You can come too too too, we're going to the Zoo Zoo Zoo!
- Peter, Paul & Mommy c. 1969
-------------------- Kimberly Zanetti Purcell www.amethystProductivity.com Folsom, CA email: Kimberly@AmethystProductivity.com
“Organizing is what you do before you do something, so that when you do it, it is not all mixed up.” AA Milne Posts: 3722 | From: Folsom, CA | Registered: Dec 2001
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OH NO! Now I have an ear worm! I FINALLY got that damn song outta my head after 10 years.... hahahahaha 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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Hey Todd! great! i will be there to help you.let's do something together for Mazeppa in 2005 to help promote it! I missed the Zoo last time, so I can't wait!
-------------------- Mike Meyer Sign Painter 189 1st Ave n P.O. Box 3 Mazeppa, Mn 55956
We are not selling, we are staying here in Mazeppa....we cannot re-create what we have here....not in another lifetime! SO Here we are!!!!!!!
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I will be there! The Zoo sure sounds like a cool idea! I am sure it will inspir alot of cartooned animals from this Guy! I have been drawing alot of cuties animals since the new little package came along so......
I am there!
-------------------- Steve Thomas Greer ABRACADABRA SIGNS & DESIGNS 102 Stanley St. Ayr, Ont. Canada Posts: 602 | From: Ayr, Ontario. Canada | Registered: Mar 2004
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Well Tod boy...I find it exciting, intriguing, and inviting. I'm also lookng forward to that draem of someday visiting the museum. Perhaps there is some projects at the museum that we could tackle?
-------------------- The SignShop Mendocino, California
Making the simple complicated is commonplace; making the complicated simple, awesomely simple, that's creativity. — Charles Mingus Posts: 6714 | From: Mendocino, CA. USA | Registered: Nov 1998
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Todd it sounds great,,we would probably be up for it as we will be hosting a Tickle in the Trossachs 11 12 13 May 2006.Avril and myself it will be something to look forward to after the come down from being hosts. all being well we can come to the zoo too....
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Stewart, you couldn't handle the chili on spaghetti that Cincinnatians are so fond of! ....it is a great venue at the Zoo. I think they have a rare Haggis exhibit. And one of the monkeys looks like you! Sincerely, 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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I might take you up on that two decade old offer to tour ST Publications' HQ. I haven't had a good visit with you in a while either. I'll do my best to make it.
-------------------- David Harding A Sign of Excellence Carrollton, TX Posts: 5084 | From: Carrollton, TX, USA | Registered: Nov 1998
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All I can think of is the "New Zoo Revue"... that old TV show that was always on before the good shows after school.
With that gaylord Doug playing his accoustic guitar and side-wench Emily jo or whatever banging on her chest. That goofy owl Charlie and the fat hippo woman Henrietta Hippo. Remember the stupid frog, Freddy, who always got in trouble with his lilly pad pal Freeda?
La-La-La-La-La-La-La-La, La-La-La-La-La La-La-La-La-La-La-La-La, La-La-La-La-La It’s the New Zoo Revue, coming straight at you... Where three delightful animals have fun with what they do. We learn from our friend Doug (our friend Doug!) and his helper Emmy Jo (Emmy Jo!) With Freddie! Charlie! Henri-e-e-e-e-t-t-a-a-a-a-a-a-a... We have fun doing something... I can't remember...
Thanks, Tod, I now have that stupid song running through my head. Thank you very, very much. I really owe you one.
BTW... Cincinatti in July or August is fine with us. We might even come...
-------------------- Bruce Bowers
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"Things work out best for the people who make the best of the way things work out." - Art Linkletter Posts: 6451 | From: Saint Cloud, Minnesota | Registered: Jun 1999
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Tod, The Zoo in 94 was my first meet, had a blast too! 06 sounds great. I'll be there, hell it's only a half hour from the shop. If I can do anything to help gimme a call.
-------------------- Bill Dirkes Cornhole Art LLC Bellevue, Ky. Goodnight Mrs. Calabash, wherever you are. Posts: 591 | From: Bellevue,Ky. US | Registered: Aug 1999
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Damn you, Brooce. Damn you. Now I'll be singing that innane ditty ALL FREAKIN' DAY! I hated that show. Yins really going? 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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The zoo meet in '94 was a GREAT meet! Our boys almost enjoyed it more than we did. If you have young kids, THIS will be a meet you will NOT want to miss! Then throw in the Sign Museum and the tour of the magazine...THIS should be a winning meet! great IDEA!!! If you need any help, don't be afraid to ask.
[ December 08, 2004, 11:32 AM: Message edited by: Jane Diaz ]
-------------------- Jane Diaz Diaz Sign Art 628 W. Lincoln Ave. Pontiac, Il. 61764 815-844-7024 www.diazsignart.com Posts: 4102 | From: Pontiac, IL USA | Registered: Feb 1999
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Hey Tod do you think you could keep the meet the same weekend as Mike's next year? I have missed them for years because the old weekend falls on a big show for me . It was good to see you in AC. AJ
-------------------- Alan Johnson Alan Johnson Grafix Blairstown, NJ 07825 [URL=http://www.alanjohnsongrafix.com] Posts: 261 | From: Blairstown, NJ | Registered: Dec 2001
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I'll have to download that song by the Scorpions, I only know 'Rock me like a hurricane' by them.
Turned down an invite by my brother to see them live last week in Sacramento....backstage V.I.P. pass and all.....my brother hangs with the Scorps...but I never liked Heavy metal....
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Hot Dog this sounds like the meet to attend but when are we going to do one on the west coast? Adrienne???
and does the sign museum want a Gerber 4B with the engraver attachment as well, for the where vinyl signs began??? if so let me know...would like it to go to a good home...as it is a antique now was it really 20 yrs ago???
Damn I am getting older maybe it is time to get a real job....I remember before the shop I apprencticed at we were told about this Vinyl stuff that was going to take over the industry (right we said) and we projected onto rolled vinyl and cut out the graphics and text with a exacto knife....so I guess I was a plotter before the 4B...but not by much...
so I say to myself "self it is 12:40 what are you doing on the net you have to pack for vacation go home..."
-------------------- Dan Streicher Slidell, LA Posts: 445 | From: Slidell, LA | Registered: Feb 2004
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