Fred's meet is comin up in March...This is his 13th or 14th year hosting which boggles my mind to think he could do it...but he just keeps coming back and hosting a wonderful gathering...(can't forget Marilyn, his wife.. )
One of the best heads around....and one of the finest people I have ever met!
I am looking so forward to it!
-------------------- Robert Beverly Arlington, Texas Posts: 1023 | From: Arlington, Texas | Registered: Jan 2001
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just that time and money dictate which meets I attend
-------------------- Harris Kohen K-Man Pinstriping and Graphix Trenton, NJ "Showing the world that even I can strategically place the pigment where its got to go." Posts: 1739 | From: Trenton, NJ, USA | Registered: Jun 2001
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Mike and I will be there. After all these years it's like an annual trip to Mecca. There are not many people like Fred and Marilyn (and Chip). It's really a laid back weekend where you can do just about anything connected with our industry - glue chipping, glass etching, gold leaf, carving, plus the usual array of pin stripers and hand letterers. You won't see many computers, though.
And now that Mark Yearwood is famous, you'll get to rub elbows with one of the "elite".
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-------------------- Chapman Sign Studio Temple, Texas chapmanstudio@sbcglobal.net Posts: 6306 | From: Temple, Texas, USA | Registered: Nov 1998
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Famous? Who is the illustrious feature writer who gets to jetset all over the US and do seminars on laying out 4x8's and coating MDO? I forget his name..Ray Chapstick or something. I sure wish I could meet him someday. I must learn his roller technique.
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Where is "Sasekalahewata"? Anywhere near Albany New York???
-------------------- Phil Steffen, 29 Van Rensselaer St City of Saratoga Springs DPW Saratoga Springs NY 12866 Posts: 563 | From: beautiful Saratoga Springs NY | Registered: Aug 2001
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Rule #1 Plan to learn alot and have fun meeting some of the best people on earth.
Rule #2 Dont be intimidated by them, get out a brush and have fun and ask questions they will be happy to teach you things.
-------------------- Harris Kohen K-Man Pinstriping and Graphix Trenton, NJ "Showing the world that even I can strategically place the pigment where its got to go." Posts: 1739 | From: Trenton, NJ, USA | Registered: Jun 2001
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Last Year was my first meet and it was great and a little overwhelming like robert said.
My suggestion would be to bring some actual small projects. For glass etching, glue chipping, gold leafing or anything else you want to learn. There will be someone there that will have great advice and tips.
I learned a lot by just watching but never seem to find the time to actually do the projects at home.
I to got to rub elbows with the likes of Mark and Ray and all the other sign masters that show up at Fred's Meet, hopefully I will be able to make time again this year.
Dave
-------------------- Dave Levesque Angelo Sign 3014 Hemlock San Angelo, TX 76904 Posts: 82 | From: San Angelo, TX | Registered: Jan 2004
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I will be going I think Depends on the baby. Last year was the first one and it was a lil bit overwhelming at first There will probably be alot more people this year I will be tagging along with Bobbo again as long as he goes if not I will be riding with Padilla staying at the red roof
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You don't know how much I would like to go to this one...it's the wrong time for me...the weekend before Gatornationals and I am usually hopelessly commited to getting my part done on time.
I'll wait and see how it goes..maybe a way will open up. If I don't make it at least you'll know why....
-------------------- Jeff Ogden 8727 NE 68 Terr. Gainesville FL, 32609 Posts: 2138 | From: 8827 NE 68 Terr Gainesville Fl 32609 | Registered: Aug 2002
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I just got told today that they cannot grant my vacation time because one of the guys at work had to be operated on and he might not be back until the middle of march. but if things change I might be able to go yet.
I really do want to go though, there is always next year!
-------------------- Harris Kohen K-Man Pinstriping and Graphix Trenton, NJ "Showing the world that even I can strategically place the pigment where its got to go." Posts: 1739 | From: Trenton, NJ, USA | Registered: Jun 2001
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Harris, that is something you can not count on. Next year sometimes never comes...
-------------------- Bruce Bowers
DrCAS Custom Lettering and Design Saint Cloud, Minnesota
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Yeah, everyone's except that Faulkner dude... Will twenty bucks cover it?
-------------------- Bruce Bowers
DrCAS Custom Lettering and Design Saint Cloud, Minnesota
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hey Monte, here is your opportunity to get work done in your shop and you can take a vacation.
HeHeHeHe
-------------------- Harris Kohen K-Man Pinstriping and Graphix Trenton, NJ "Showing the world that even I can strategically place the pigment where its got to go." Posts: 1739 | From: Trenton, NJ, USA | Registered: Jun 2001
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Sent my check to Fred and Marlyn Saturday morning. Like Mark, I'm having withdrawal symptoms and need another Letterhead fix. Hope to see a bunch of you there.
-------------------- Chapman Sign Studio Temple, Texas chapmanstudio@sbcglobal.net Posts: 6306 | From: Temple, Texas, USA | Registered: Nov 1998
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WOW I never Realized it was so close to us only 800 Miles Via the Interstates even closer if we take backroads. This might be a strong Possibility if I can get some of the work cleared off the board we should be able to make it.
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It's less than that William...it's 750 from Norman Ok. to Denver...you're more like 675 maybe less about a 10 hour drive...made this drive a lot of tmes and it's an easy drive.
Just get up in the morning and say to yourself ..."My job today is drive to Oklahoma"
Next thing ya know yer here
If you come in on thursday you're welcome to the "Party before the Party" (see the post on the BB)
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