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this will be the first dixie meet that i have missed. yall have fun.
-------------------- Jimmy Chatham Chatham Signs 468 stark st Commerce, Ga 30529 Posts: 1766 | From: Commerce, GA, USA | Registered: Nov 1998
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We're walking out the door! See yall around 3 PM. Judy & Roger
-------------------- Judy Pate Signs By Judy Albany, Georgia USA 229-435-6824
Live simply...Love generously...Care deeply...Speak kindly...Leave the rest to God. Posts: 2621 | From: Albany,GA,USA | Registered: Nov 1998
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Had supper with Si and Marty and Chris last night. I followed Si's lead with Chicken and Dumplings with a side of dumplings....mmmmdumplings. Well, off to the meet. I have a lot of work to do on my panel the next few days.
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I've REALLY been counting on attending this meet ever since it was announced and am sorry that I'm not going to be able to make it. It's only about a 20 hour drive from the shop but currently my daughter Rocky & I are the only two employees left here keeping 3 locations going in addition to trying to clean up the mess we inherited. The Mazeppa meet in 2005 was the last meet I've been able to make and that was also the last time I've been able to take a day off. So, tell everyone I said "howdy" and I'll be looking forward to seeing the pix.
p.s. Jimmy, I'm sorry that you're not going to make it either. Keep your chin up & I hope to see you at the next one!
-------------------- Chris Elliott 1longshot@classicnet.net cell 62084two2232 Posts: 686 | From: Scottsdale, AZ & Anthony, KS, USA | Registered: Dec 1999
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We're with the Aussie Letterheads painting up a small town called Burrawang. Mazeppa is a City compared to this town. There's a Butcher in town that sells newspapers. That's what they call their Variety Store. Wonderful people!
I've been telling everyone about all of you gathered at Sonnys. Everyone is amazed that there is another Letterhead Meet going on at the Top Of The World. Wish we could be 2 places at once!
Hoping you have lots of new people at your meet. Take time to get to know them and make them feel comfy. I sure had feelings of insecurity at my first meet. Still do!
Get lots of photos. We're way behind on our Meet coverage so bear with us. Hundreds of NZ and Aussie pics to sort and process.
Long Live Letterheads. Party on!
-------------------- Steve Shortreed 144 Hill St., E. Fergus, Ontario Canada N1M 1G9 519-787-2673
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Hello Dixie Heads... Is there anything electronically connected there? chat? web cam? where and when? any way to share what's shakin with the outside world?
-------------------- The SignShop Mendocino, California
Making the simple complicated is commonplace; making the complicated simple, awesomely simple, that's creativity. — Charles Mingus Posts: 6731 | From: Mendocino, CA. USA | Registered: Nov 1998
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Hi Rick, we set up a wireless router here at the event site the other day. There are a lot of laptops here. I just happened to log in myself. The group photo was taken awhile ago. I'll see if I can get a copy up here soon... oh, I hear the BBQ is ready... catch ya later!
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I am here in Georgia having a blast. I feel like I'm back at home again. The hosts are accomosating, the guests are friendly, and the weather is perfect. The food is perfect, the music is homemade, and the atmosphere is one of sharing.
Caring is sharing and every thing is shared here. Wish you all were here. The hosts should be proud to see this professional croud having such a blast.
I'm not sure who will be more exhausted. The guests or the hosts.
Thank you for a great weekend.
-------------------- Leaper of Tall buildings.. If you find my posts divisive or otherwise snarky please ignore them. If you do not know how then PM me about it and I will demonstrate. Posts: 5274 | From: Im a nowhere man | Registered: Jul 2001
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Rick and others.... am writing from thje meet on Doug's laptop. I want to tell you how awesome this meet has been. There are panels on top of panels...mucho striping and I'd say at least 40 sandblasted panels have been done. Bob from Wizard signs where the meet is has had a man blasting steadily for 2 days now. Everyone is painting up a storm and there is lots of good food and music. We just ate some great smoked barbeque, and a blues band is setting up as I I speak. Just really alot of fun...wish you all were here.
-------------------- 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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We are having a BLAST! This is one of our first visits South and we survived and have not gotten eaten by Kudzu! Its been great, greeting old friends and meeting new. It's funny how some of the people I have met for the first time, I already feel like I knew, because of here! But now I know what the SOUND like. (You know, these people down here talk funny!) Last night the Letterheads were jamming in grand style with about 8 people on stage at one point. Cisco is standing right behind me and says, "Orale, ya'll!"
-------------------- 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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WOW... this has been almost overload! Had a blast meeting all the Letterheads, I can see how these things are addicting. I have a lot of practicing to do before the next one, however... will be looking at all the pictures of the awesome panels for the next couple of months....
Already lookin' forward to the next one....
-------------------- Jon Jantz Snappysign.com jjantz21@gmail.com http://www.allcw.com Posts: 3395 | From: Atmore, AL | Registered: Nov 2005
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HI Nancy here, Jane has been kind enough to let me post on her account ('cause I can't think of my password). This has been an incredible meeting...sooooooo many people working on projects and teaching, learning, singing, sharing. Kudos to the organizers and helpers for doing such an amazing job. Nancy
-------------------- 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 RXRX!!!! You won't believe how awesome THIS MEET IS!!
And Hawaii (my new nic for Doug Allan) has been so very gracious as to allow me his laptop for a few minutes to tell you all about it . . . and since I absolutely can not go into detail (because there's TOO much to tell) Alls, I can tell you is there are (as usual) so many incredibley talented and wonderful people at this meet, and so much extraordnary work happening here . . . it's a real assault on the imagination to be witness to the things being done. You will be droolin' over the pics!
We miss you Rick an' all of ya who could'nt make it!
-------------------- Signs Sweet Home Alabama
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Hi Guys!! Having a blast at the meet. Sitting here on Doug's puter listening to the band play and loookin at all this cool work. Wish Ya'll were here! See ya, R.T.
-------------------- R.T.Thomas,AirDesigns/Sign And Airbrush Studio rtart1@earthlink.net
Hattiesburg,MS 39401 Shop 601-584-1000 Cell 601-310-5901 Proud supporter of LETTERVILLE!
"Ahhhhhh.......Juicy Fruit." Posts: 547 | From: Hattiesburg,MS USA | Registered: Nov 1998
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This really is a great meet! Nuthin like Southern hospitality! I don't wanna go back home to the real world! Love....Jill
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Unbelievable - the Dixie Meet is Happening. Good people, good food, good music. And we hit 300 posts. As Pierre says, "Life is Good". Rock on, Bubba.........
-------------------- www.signcreations.net Sonny Franks Lilburn, GA 770-923-9933 Posts: 4117 | From: Lilburn, GA USA | Registered: Feb 1999
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Two questions..Is that Si on the right, leaning against that vehicle?
And if it IS Si, why is he the only one without a red nose?? Only one not drinking?? LOL
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AHA..ya fixed it EH Sonny?
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Hi, Ya'll! (Hi Jimmy! Miss ya!) Amazing meet. (My second.) I just finished checking out the Aussie pics. I can't believe there are clowns 'down under' at the same time. See? We're clowns the World Around.
My Kudos to Sonny and B-Bob, and all their crew and volunteers that made this meet the greatest three ring circus of all time. And for Carter Barnes of AlumaPanel and all the other very generous Sponsors, WE THANK YOU.
(aka: One of the Dixie Chicks)
-------------------- Karen Wunch (kwunch on chat) A2Z SIGNS in Buford, GA 678.714.1965 ---------------- "Believe there is a great power silently working all things for good, behave yourself and never mind the rest." ~~Beatrice Potter Posts: 126 | From: Buford Georgia | Registered: Jan 2003
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Well my first meet was a blast. I have to say that meeting so many of you was a great treat. You're even better in person. It was great to get to talk to everyone. So great that I didn't really do any projects.
I went to sleep last night with visions of pinstripes in my head. I sketched off a couple. I can't tell you how much inspiration I soaked up.
Thanks Sonny and Bob! And everyone else who made this happen by way of food, supplies, help in the shop, spousal support and all the behind the scenes stuff that's not apparent.
I really enjoyed it and am looking forward to another.
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Well, I knew it would be hard to let this one end... It was such a great meet! I'm at Bob's shop working on finihing up the mural. Just wanted to tell everyone thanks for coming and thanx for all the hard work, fun and "fellowship". BTW... for all y'all that missed this meet- Dusty sure is a cutie!
-------------------- Nancie W. Phillips White Dove Painting Studio 74 Dacula Road, Dacula, GA 30019 678-887-3339
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Judy, you are a cute little short lady!!! And very talented too, that banner was NICE!
Duncan, I forgot to get you to sign my box with your Doggie paw!!! You were one of the nicest guys there!
Mike Barnes, I forgot you! You do NOT look like your pic on the BB!
And Kelsey, I was never introduced to you! I will find you next time....
Tramp did a really good demo on striping, wish I woulda talked to you more Tramp, I was determined to get a lot done, then I missed so much socializing. Hey, maybe next time I see you I can trade you panels if I get good enough!
-------------------- The Word in Signs Bobbie Rochow Jamestown, PA 16134
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Sonny jinxed me by reminding how bad flying stand-by is. I practically missed 2 of the three days. I didn't get to meet everyone I would have liked to because I was trying to fling as much paint and socialize in one day. I do think I remember seeing you though So I know at least what you look like in person. Next time us newbies can stripe some together.
-------------------- Kelsey Dum Dum Designs Sherwood, AR 72120 501.765.2166 kelsey@dumdesigns.com Posts: 827 | From: Sherwood, AR | Registered: Oct 2005
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