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My very good friend Jeff Spradling - known to many here - took it upon himself last year (during our Renata Guzman Cancer Fundraiser) to gather money from fellow members of the Boone County Historical Society and buy my autographed pink shorts signed by all the project leaders (from the 1997 International meet in Belvidere).
They are creating a Walldog display in the museum to honor our contribution to the town (how cool is that?!!) and bought the shorts for part of the display. (What a guy Jeff is!!!) Problem is, I can't paint without them. I can't borrow them back for the weekend - so now what?
So, I am in need of some neon pink shorts (not too long or they're 'longs' not shorts) and want to know if anyone has suggestions on how a real man can still get away wearing pink shorts - and where I can get them.
Yes, this is a tongue-in-cheek request - but seriously, what will I paint in now? (Besides showing up with just one eyebrow!!)
I can design my mural (yes, Sawatzk'eh - it is well under way) without them - but I'm not sure if I can paint without them.
HELP!!
-------------------- Jay Allen ShawCraft Sign Co. Machesney Park, IL jallen222@aol.com http://www.shawcraft.com/
"The object of the superior man is truth." -Confucius Posts: 1285 | From: Machesney Park, IL, USA | Registered: Nov 1998
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Hey, there are some quilters here. Maybe we can make you a quilted pair of shorts!! As I remember those shorts, you could probably look in the overstock underwear, and sew the "flap" shut. Hey, now would be a good time. they are probably trying to get rid of the leftovers from Valentine's day! We love ya, Jay! Hey, you are COLORFUL!
-------------------- 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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Swim trunks often come in neon colors but considering they're *JUST* now starting to make their way onto store shelves here in the desert, I doubt you'll find many in your neck of the woods. I was actually looking at swim trunks yesterday but there weren't any neon ones. Most were either some sort of island/hibiscus pattern or different colors of camo.
I wear some pretty funky color combinations just for the sake of being a walking eyesore and to really seal the deal, make no mistake I did it intentionally, I pair it up with black sweatsocks and white running shoes.
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Mike Pipes stickerpimp.com Lake Havasu, AZ mike@stickerpimp.com Posts: 8746 | From: Lake Havasu, AZ USA | Registered: Jun 2000
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Some folks will use just about ANY excuse they can come up with to jam out of a little contest. This is a GOOD one Jay! If you can't handle the pressure just let me know...
You ain't seen nothing yet. I'm not even warmed up.
I'll keep my eyes peeled in our parts for some PINK shorts for ya Jay.
Got the maquette done YET???
-grampa dan
-------------------- Dan Sawatzky Imagination Corporation Yarrow, British Columbia dan@imaginationcorporation.com http://www.imaginationcorporation.com
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Mike Pipes, I have a bad vision of my father during the summers of my youth with that description about the black socks and running shoes!!
Eric, if I wore THAT pair of pink shorts people would ask me if I lost a bet.
I missed the joke on the Arizone sheriff - but Ray knows who said that to me about the chicken legs - it was Ricky Jackson.
We still laugh about that one.
The suggestion has been made - and I'll probably be forced to comply - Joe Boxer - meet Krylon!! Thanks, Mike!! I'll just need to sew the flap shut to abide by public decency laws.
Sawatzk'eh, I'm preparing for Lodi - and the shorts are part of it. You're always talking about planning for all the things you need to do - and items you'll need when you work on a project. This is part of the work, man!!!
Maquette? What maquette? Am I supposed to be working on something?
-------------------- Jay Allen ShawCraft Sign Co. Machesney Park, IL jallen222@aol.com http://www.shawcraft.com/
"The object of the superior man is truth." -Confucius Posts: 1285 | From: Machesney Park, IL, USA | Registered: Nov 1998
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Sheriff Joe Arpaio dresses Maricopa County inmates in pink boxers and striped coveralls so they cannot be mistaken in the event they break out (not on Arpaio's watch). Sheriff Joe's the man that built "tent city" where inmates stay - in 120 degree heat. He feeds 'em a strict diet of bologna sandwiches and water. In otherwords, his prison actually is a prison, not the swag digs inmates in other areas get to spend their time. This is for the real nasty people only though, lesser offenders get things a bit easier. Sheriff Joe gets a bad rap because of tent city but the flipside is, the man built an animal shelter on top of the regular prison where inmates are taught how to train and provide medical care for animals.
Joe Boxer is a brand name, by the way.
-------------------- "If I share all my wisdom I won't have any left for myself."
Mike Pipes stickerpimp.com Lake Havasu, AZ mike@stickerpimp.com Posts: 8746 | From: Lake Havasu, AZ USA | Registered: Jun 2000
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What was I thinking when I gave you the mural containing the historic ultra-conservative "Nort-Dakota Dutchmen" bank? Maybe you can find some day-glo flouresecent green shorts instead to save my face in this home-town. Don't try to trick us into all wearing pink shorts, either. Thick bushy eyebrows, I can dig, but not pink shorts, I don't care if you ever find another pair, we're not wearin' 'em.
On second thought, hurry up and get the gall durn design done and I'll personally go buy you a pair...today!
-------------------- Tony Segale Segale Fine Art & Gold Leaf Sign Co Lodi, CA www.tonysegale.com
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OMG, the chicken rides again!!! Bwwwwaaaaahahhhhh!!!
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Sheila, I get a kick outta Sheriff Joe, I think he's the MAN too but you would not believe how often he's gotta appear on the news to defend himself. Every time the man wipes his butt he's got another liberal group chasing after him for something.
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Mike Pipes stickerpimp.com Lake Havasu, AZ mike@stickerpimp.com Posts: 8746 | From: Lake Havasu, AZ USA | Registered: Jun 2000
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If Jay's gonna be wearing BRIGHT pink shorts he will be easy to find when OUR team is finished painting OUR mural and setting out to do some SERIOUS heckling.
THIS is going to be FUN!
-grampa dan
-------------------- Dan Sawatzky Imagination Corporation Yarrow, British Columbia dan@imaginationcorporation.com http://www.imaginationcorporation.com
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There you go, Sawtzk'eh - if you wear pink shorts then your painters can go pee - and you'll still have the wiggly lines!! You should thank Harding for the suggestion. Maybe you'll have enough help so you can finish right AFTER Gary Anderson's team does.
And about the heckling, did you not read my post about the Fire Dept. at the ready with fire hoses for any and all hecklers? Especially the Can'ehdian painters that heckle? They've already promised me that they'll help out.
I sure hope its hot that weekend because somebody is getting wet. Bring it on, Dan!! Bring it on!!
-------------------- Jay Allen ShawCraft Sign Co. Machesney Park, IL jallen222@aol.com http://www.shawcraft.com/
"The object of the superior man is truth." -Confucius Posts: 1285 | From: Machesney Park, IL, USA | Registered: Nov 1998
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Try local thrift stores! (Goodwill, Salvation Army, St. Vincent DePaul, etc.) They usually have lotsa dated 1980s wear for sale cheap! Love...Jill Posts: 8834 | From: Butler, PA, USA | Registered: Jan 2001
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No, Darlin, I am from Butler County, where you can still get an occasional glimpse of pink shorts. (with the optional headband/wristbands!) Love....Jill PS Want me to go lookin?
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Ya know, I haven't been active on this site for a number of years and I'm ready to return. I've really missed everyone. I've missed a bunch of meets. It's been 2 kids, a house and 6 or 7 years later, and I log on, hoping I'll still be able relate to the scene, and that's when I see the pink shorts post. And I feel like I've never left. I'm thinking Ricky Jackson would appreciate this thread. I wonder if he's still around, and of course he's already chimed in. Like it was yesterday. It feels great to be back. Steve
-------------------- Steve Vigeant Berkeley Signs Oakland, CA. Posts: 55 | From: Oakland, CA, USA | Registered: Nov 1998
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...and to think it took a l'il old pair of pink shorts to bring you back, Steve. Love....Jill
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Well Jay I've been on letterhead here for an hour or two lookin' at the meets and tryin' to decide where I was goin' this year. Now I know. I gotta go to where the pink shorts are gonna be. Its just a given. Geez,you better find some. Deri
-------------------- Deri Russell Wildwood Signs Hanover, Ontario
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Jay, You should be all set for the 125th anniversary of the city of Belvidere. My brother brought the article over about the murals on the slabs for each of the nine townships; that's going to awesome. Each will be 4 ft by 8 ft depicting a scene from each of the townships; it's going to be awesome.
-------------------- Deb Fowler
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Deri, Lodi is two hours from some of the best scenery in the world. Two hours to everything according to Tony. 2 hours to Yosemite, San Fran, some redwood forests (some further north also), Lake Tahoe, Reno, the Pacific coast, in the heart of the Napa Valley (the biggest reason my wife is going), etc.
So, if you're picking a meet to go to, this would certainly offer more than just painting for the weekend.
Speaking of that, would you help me instead of that other Can'ehdian, Sawatzk'eh? You know he won't let you pee if you work for him? And what about Pat McKillop - get her to come with you and help too!!
Our wall will be the fun wall. Sawtzk'eh will just have a bunch of dancing, knees-together wiggly painters. How happy will they be? (Not at all until they can go potty)
-------------------- Jay Allen ShawCraft Sign Co. Machesney Park, IL jallen222@aol.com http://www.shawcraft.com/
"The object of the superior man is truth." -Confucius Posts: 1285 | From: Machesney Park, IL, USA | Registered: Nov 1998
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Here is what he's talking about folks...this is Jay lasy July here in Mazeppa....He is a STUD! This is what you will see in Lodi...scary isn't it? If he pulls them up, he can get um to his chin and then camel toe....oh my god...I can't look!
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-------------------- 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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From the looks of you, Jay... you better not be traveling to much out here,with that physique you better not rush thru that wall job...Dan, leave him alone
no need to take your wife to Napa..I'll show her where she can experience finer wines right here in Lodi...
in fact, Saturday night of the WallDog Project, there will be a Wine & Art Stroll..featuring 40 wineries of the Lodi Wine Community!
-------------------- Tony Segale Segale Fine Art & Gold Leaf Sign Co Lodi, CA www.tonysegale.com
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Pink shorts are not what the average sign painter would wear, but it always so easy to find Jay in Belvedere, it would not have been easier to find him if he was carrying a flag.
-------------------- Bill Riedel Riedel Sign Co., Inc. 15 Warren Street Little Ferry, N.J. 07643 billsr@riedelsignco.com Posts: 2953 | From: Little Ferry, New Jersey, USA | Registered: Feb 1999
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I think Jane should be able to whip up a few pairs if some kind soul donated the pink material.... That would be hilarious to see a walldog crew all clad in pink shorts. Love....Jill
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Jay- you know, you could be spending all this time that you are wasting talking about pink shorts in actually doing the layout for your wall.
I really hate to say this, but most of us can tell where Jay is without the aid of pink shorts.
And the shorts don't actually enhance the image all that much.
P.S. Meyer without a shirt is jolting enough - please don't put him in pink shorts. The Wall Dogs have a certain reputation to uphold (small, but there nonetheless) - please don't endanger that with putting Meyer over the edge. You know, most of the folks in California are strict enviornmentalist. Visual pollution is frowned upon.
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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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In my quest to attract people to California, I have to be somewhat polite and diplomatic how I deal with those desiring to pollute the environmant of this great state. Your advise is most appreciated.
Yeh, get 'er done, Jay.
-------------------- Tony Segale Segale Fine Art & Gold Leaf Sign Co Lodi, CA www.tonysegale.com
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