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We are proudly hosting a little Letterhead picnic here at Giggle Ranch on Saturday, July 29. We'll start in the shop with lots of laughs, perhaps paint some panels, route some cool stuff, and other stuff that Letterheads do. You can count on a few surprises too as this is the place where imagination lives in 3D!
In the late afternoon we'll head up to the lake for the first ever Letterhead World Cup Adventure Golf Challenge at Giggle Ridge. I'm sure the competition will be fierce!
Then it will be back to the ranch for a barbeque, more sign/shop type stuff and perhaps some guitar pickin along with lots of good visiting.
Our guests of honor will be the Shortreed family who are visiting all the way from Ontario - practically from the other side of the country.
Its going to be a laid back affair, not formal at all. Letterheads close and far are more than welcome.
-grampa dan
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[ June 24, 2006, 08:12 PM: Message edited by: Dan Sawatzky ]
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Now that sounds like a fun time! Doubt if I can fit any more time in unless you've built a human cloning machine...hey maybe that explains why your so darn productive...hmmm. Either way I won't phone you for directions on how to get to your place.
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After a nights sleep... or rather a night of tossing and turning and thinking of things we are going to do for this little event we have come up with a few more ideas.
This is only a one day event but it won't be short on fun!
Things will start mid-morning... coffee break is the first thing on the adjenda at 10:00 am sharp. Paint and visit until noon... then break for lunch here at the ranch.
After lunch we'll do more painting, carving and visiting until about 4:00... then up to Giggle Ridge for a round of golf... Prizes to be awarded!
Then back to the ranch for a hamburger bar-b-que and more letterhead stuff!
This will be a family event!
-grampa dan
[ June 24, 2006, 08:10 PM: Message edited by: Dan Sawatzky ]
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Sounds like a great day is planned. I'm going to schedule a trip from the beautiful Okanagan so that I can meet all you guys in person. Dan, if you need anything for the day, give me a call.
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Glad to see you making the trip from the Okanagan Jack. It should be a FUN day!
I'm currently working on a routed panel for the meet... and its fresh off the MultiCam this morning. I'm doing it now as I will probably be a little busy to get any painting done on the day of.
-grampa dan
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I'm ready to head out right now Dan! It's been 3 years since we last visited the area. You were away, but we spent a great day with Donna and Cody.
There's an extra special element to this day. Our Daughter Heather will be attending her first meet. She has no idea what her Old Man does for a living. I better get out the brushes and start practising.
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Maybe we should fly David Harding in to give hand lettering lessons.
More details are being worked out... lots of plans in the works..... This is going to be FUN!
-grampa dan
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You probably just want to spy on the projects on the MultiCam. It came already assembled you know.
-grampa dan
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For those who want to come from far away I'll work on getting information regarding places to stay relatively close. It is real pretty country in these parts with some great things to see and do.
If you are flying here you will probably go to Vancouver, about 1 1/2 hours away. Give me a shout if you aren't renting a car.
Here's the web page for our local tourism board... http://www.tourismchilliwack.com/ You can follow the links to the hotels and other accomodation. I recommend the Comfort Inn . The manager, Len Wiens, is a good friend and I'll see what he can do for rates.
If you need place to stay don't delay making your reservation as it is prime tourist season that weekend. Its a provincial holiday weekend.
-grampa dan
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The list of folks planning on making the trip to the ranch grows daily... I know there are lots of others whom I have talked with are still making plans.
The Shortreed Clan Ontario and Mission B.C. Sawatzky Crew Yarrow, B.C Donna & Cody Williams Yarrow, B.C. Rene St Pierre Quebec City Sue & Mike Banasky Nanaimo, B.C. Sandi Stephens Nanaimo B.C.
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The interest for the meet is AWESOME... LOTS of new folks are coming.
The Gidney Sign Company crew and families of Chilliwack are coming... they number 10!
Warren Schoff of Imagination Station, High River Alberta called this morning reserving space for 3
We have a number of folks from Washington state expressing interest.... and maybe some folks from Manitoba too.
Plans are still being made... we've decided on a cost of $20.00 per person to help cover the cost of 2 meals and other things happening at the meet.
By the looks of it this won't be a mini meet much longer...
LOTS of fun things planned! Phoebe & I are getting REALLY REALLY excited!
-grampa dan
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Here's the official itinerary as it currently stands.... more additions to come no doubt...
LETTERHEAD Picnic at the Ranch
START with coffee time at 10:00 am.
PANEL JAM - REGISTER - GET AQUAINTED
12:00 NOON Lunch at the Ranch This will be supplied by our own WORLD FAMOUS DELI here in beautiful downtown Yarrow.
AFTERNOON - PANEL JAM - ROUTING DEMONSTRATIONS and other fun stuff...
4:00 Head up to Giggle Ridge (5 miles away) for a one round golf tournament. This is adventure golf... fun for the whole family...not serious but prises awarded of course! I hear Flapjack the bear is making a guest appearance.
After golf we will go back to the Giggle Ranch for a BAR-B-Q This will be hamburgers, smokies, hotdogs and all the fixings. We'll also have lots of fresh locally grown (and world famous) corn.
More panel jamming and visiting until 10:00 pm
I hear some folks are planning on bringing some instruments for a music jam in the evening.
What to bring... Bring your brush kit if you have one A camera as there will be lots of things to take pictures of both at the ranch and up at Giggle Ridge LAWN CHAIRS We'll provide the shade.
As plans are further refined I will update here
If you have questions please see the contact info below.
-grampa dan
Dan Sawatzky 42392 Yarrow Central Road Yarrow (Actually part of Chilliwack) British Columbia 604 823 2216 Cell 604 819 7761
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Just got back from New Mexico last night, and read an email from Susan B. about your Meet!
Any help you need?? i'd be glad to help. And that Jubilee Corn is the BEST!!
I'm gonna bring BIG TOP too, oh, it's the other way around!!
John
have to call Cal Trauter now!
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John, you were on my list to email but you beat me to it. GLAD to hear you will make it! This is getting MORE fun every minute!
If there's music I'm sure Phoebe will teach you some new moves with the dancin' or visa versa.
-grampa dan
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Just got word of two more fun folks from Edmonton... Wendy & Cory Siebert! See you at the picnic!!
-grampa dan
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Dan, if you were centrally located you would be overwhelmed with Letterheads. All of us way out on the other side of the country would be there because of all the interest you have sparked with all your informative posts.
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Man, I'd be there in a minute, but Laurie and Jenny will be in NYC at that time, and they might need some emergency funds or something....wait a minute...that's a good reason for me to be away! Anyway, have fun folks...I know you will.
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Hey... look at that! We are kinda centrally located aren't we if you include Doug in Hawaii.
Planning continues... lots of surprises in store! Phoebe wants to count the days but she can't count that high yet.
-grampa dan
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So Dan, do us Yanks have to have a birth certificate to cross the border?
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You will need photo ID - like a driver's licence. You will also need a birth certificate or a passport. Its the same both ways through the border.
-grampa dan
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This just keeps getting better and better! We've wanted to meet Alicia forever. Can I drive the train Dan? Can I? Can I?
May I ask a favor? Since we are flying, I won't be able to bring my guitars. Anyone have an extra? A Strat? Marshall stack? Bring your stuff and voices. I wanna boogie with you guys and gals.
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Sophie and I had already been talking of a trip to the Pacific Northwest sometime this summer before she has to go back to work. If we can work out the schedule, then Chilliwack would become one of those tax deductible "research" ventures.
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The list of folks who plan on coming to the picnic continues to grow... around 40 plus at present...
Not all the folks listed below have confirmed yet but are making plans
The Shortreed Clan Ontario and Mission B.C. Sawatzky Crew Yarrow, B.C Donna & Cody Williams Yarrow, B.C. Rene St Pierre Quebec City Sue & Mike Banasky Nanaimo, B.C. Sandi Stephens Nanaimo B.C. John Lennig Burnaby B.C. Jack Ambler Pinnacle Signs & Graphics Penticton, BC Gidney Sign Company crew and families Chilliwack B.C. Warren Schoff of Imagination Station, High River Alberta Jennifer Craig - Bright Morning Signs - Lynnwood Washington Lynn - Coleville Sign - Washington Alicia Jennings - Washington David & Sophie Harding - A Sign of Excellence - Carrollton - Texas Cory & Wendy Siebert - Stoney Plain - Alberta Gerald Lauze Imperium Design - Langley B.C. Bob Gilliland & Kurt Stoner Hummelstown PA Steve Thomas Greer - Abracadabra - Ontario Cal Trotter - Raven Signs and Graphics - Penticton B.C. Chris Elliot (& grandson) Anthony - Kansas
I hope I didn't miss anyone... I have notes stashed all over the place where ever I take the calls...
There is still plenty of room for more...
We are busy shining the place up and getting everything all ready for the FUN!!!!!!!
-grampa dan
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Need directions to Yarrow Duncan??? I'm pretty sure I know the way.
GREAT NEWS!
This is getting better all the time!
-grampa dan
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Wow! You even have one of my homies in attendance! (Bob G) I'm impressed. Make sure you cook up some Juanita Biscuits for him. Have fun! Love...Jill
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We're going to cram in as many folks from ALL over and as much fun as we possibly can for a whole day!
The BAR-B-Q area is now all ready. I'm working on shining up the shop and studio... we have our first food planning meeting tomorrow... a honking big BAR-B-Q lined up.... the cooks are ready to go... and the Yarrow deli is on standby waiting for the numbers we expect to attend...
Still lots to do in the next three weeks!
This is going to be FUN!!!!!!!
-grampa dan
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Alright!, I made a res at the Days Inn. But, I've been wondering how much I'm gonna have to pay a "Coyote" to get back into the USA?
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From Mexico, it's about two grand. As far as Canada is concerned, the biggest problem has been getting Letterheads into the country, not out of it. Just make sure you don't have any brushes with pistol grips, especially if they have notches on them.
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Can't make the Ontario party, but it sounds like fun
Being from Ontario, I thought you probably have some experience making signs for the snowy mountain scene, yes? I'm considering using one-shot on MDO - do you see any problems with this? How about vinyl? High performance?
All input welcome, Victoria
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Actually I'm in beautiful British Columbia Victoria... within 70 miles of the coast, due north from you and a long ways west from Ontario.
We have plenty of snowy mountains in these parts, especially in winter but our shop doesn't do hardly any work with MDO, OneShot or vinyl.
We like to work with sculpted concrete, steel or Precision Board and work mostly with acrylic paints.
-grampa dan
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We went shopping today for all the non-perishables and things which can stay in the freezer until the picnic. We filled two large shopping carts with goodies.
We had another meal planning meeting today... and I have nothing to worry about... in fact I have been BANNED from that area.... except to eat GREAT FOOD with the rest of our guests. I have the most wonderful family who are taking care of EVERYTHING!!
Sue Banasky is providing the panels for us in the panel jam area and will bring them by next week. We are going to continue the exchange panel theme and have folks do up their favorite letter on the panels... they are the perfect size... 12" X 12". I'm hoping to see some great work produced in our shop on the day of the picnic! I'll have the MultiCam going too to do up some 3D samples of similar size.
John Lennig has promised some hand painted banners and knowing his awesome hand lettering skills I KNOW they will be fantastic.
Other details continue to be working out... Its starting to feel REAL!!!! And its LESS than 3 weeks away!!!
Phoebe and I are getting REAL EXCITED!
-grampa dan
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O My, I had bettr get busy!!! It's going to be on tyvek, with Deka and 1shot,
John
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