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We're here in sunny Napier at Wilsigns. Just over 50 Letterheads from all over New Zealand are busy painting murals, panel jamming, and well....doing what Letterheads always do.
Meet hosts, Murray and Jose Wilson have a gorgeous shop. The walls are chock full of awards won for Sign Design excellance. These Kiwi sign people really know what they are doing.
I was surprized at the different paints they use here. There are far more acrylics being used than sign enamels. Have not seen too many striping but the airbrush is very popular.
Our old pal John Jordan is here from Sydney. As usual, he is teaching his gold stuff and chasing the Kiwi hotties around the shop. Believe me. There are lots of Kiwi Hotties!
Last night we had a big sing a long. I did my best to supply the guitar music while Elvis and the others did the singing. I think I've met a soulmate in Elvis. You were right Jill. He's my kind of nut!
Today is going to be really exciting. Sometime this afternoon, 2 local models are coming in for our body painting workshop. I was shocked to learn that they will just be wearing g-strings. How awful! Don't worry. I'll get lots of photos. It's a tough job, but I'll do my best to use my usual good taste.
Later tonight a bus is going to scoop us all up for a tour of Napier. In 1938, an earthquake destroyed this City. When they rebuild it, they followed an art deco scheme. It's gorgeous.
Lunch is being served. I'll be back later with more news and photos.
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-------------------- Steve Shortreed 144 Hill St., E. Fergus, Ontario Canada N1M 1G9 519-787-2673
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g'day steve, barb & crew. Glad you are having a blast over there. please say hi to my roomy "Elvis" and my other kiwi mates. Have a great time, we all know you will. cheers for now and look forward to seeing pics of the meet and your travels.
Ticks
-------------------- Rod from, EAST COAST AIRBRUSHING "Airbrush Art & Graphics" Nambour; Sunshine Coast, Queensland. Australia E.mail: rod@rodticklesigns.com Web: www.rodticklesigns.com Posts: 635 | From: Nambour, Sunshine Coast, Queensland | Registered: Dec 1998
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How's it goin Steve? So glad you folks are having such a good time! I'm jealous as hell though. Kiwiland is one of the places I have on my list to see some day. Send us lots of pictures eh? Happy Thanksgiving
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That's a cool shop, give my regards to Elvis and the rest of the folks over there that I met in Mazeppa. Hope one day to go over there...
We'll be waiting for the hotties!!
-------------------- aka:Cisco the "Traveling Millennium Sign Artist" http://www.franciscovargas.com Fresno, CA 93703 559 252-0935 "to live life, is to love life, a sign of no life, is a sign of no love"...Cisco 12'98 Posts: 3576 | From: Fresno, Ca, the great USA | Registered: Dec 1998
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If you have a chance when you get home Steve how about running an overview of expenses so we can all plan our next trip to NZ...kinda like we did for the Cork trip. quite a few have said it helped them to decide to go to some of the England meets
I'm really happy for you guys sorry you'll be spending all your time taking pictures of the models I know how much you like "hands on" experiences.
Keep an eye on him Barb.
-------------------- "Werks fer me...it'll werk fer you"
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Glad it's going well- have you got the hang of the accent yet!? Say hi to Brian Fairchild and 'Jiff' too!
-------------------- "Stewey" on chat
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G'day Steve, I'm sorry I could'nt get across the ditch to the meet. Iknow I'm missing out by not being there. Say hello to everyone for me. Keep an eye on what Dads up to, I expect a full report next week. Make sure there are plenty of photo's of all the work done but most of all have fun.
-------------------- Paul Jordan Jordan Signs http://jordansigns.com.au paul@jordansigns.com.au Australia "We don't stop playing because we get old, we get old because we stop playing" George Bernard Shaw, I think. Posts: 166 | From: Caringbah, N.S.W., Australia | Registered: Nov 1999
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What a brilliant meet! We have a ton of photos, lots of new Friends, and enough memories to last a lifetime.
It's Monday night. We are back in Auckland after an overnight stay in Rotaruta. At 9am tomorrow, we fly to Sydney to meet John Jordan. Our NZ Adventure is almost over, but our Aussie Adventure is just starting.
We have lots more to share about our times here in NZ. This trip and the Letterheads we have met make it very hard to say GoodBye. A special Thanks to Morman Bliss and Lori for sharing their home and hearts with us.
Barb and I want to thank all of you who helped organize, and took the time to attend this Meet. You made 2 Canadian Letterheads very, very happy. A special Thanks to Anna and Jen, our 2 gorgeous models who allowed me to paint and drool all over them.
-------------------- Steve Shortreed 144 Hill St., E. Fergus, Ontario Canada N1M 1G9 519-787-2673
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What a fantastic meet..!! More about that later. Just to correct 2 minor spelling mistakes in Steve's post...Norman not Mormon and Rotorua not Rotaruta. Understandable tho....he was very tired last night and his typing finger is still shaking from his "painting" exercise in Napier. By now he will be in Oz and in much warmer climes.
-------------------- Norman Biss aka KiwiNorm Living and working in one of the best countries on earth... Papamoa Beach, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand norman.biss@gmail.com Posts: 141 | From: Papamoa Beach, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand | Registered: Nov 1998
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Bobbie, yeah, he's my Dad but I take after my Mum.
-------------------- Paul Jordan Jordan Signs http://jordansigns.com.au paul@jordansigns.com.au Australia "We don't stop playing because we get old, we get old because we stop playing" George Bernard Shaw, I think. Posts: 166 | From: Caringbah, N.S.W., Australia | Registered: Nov 1999
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Is Pj(AKA Paul Jordan) the son of the hyperactive muppet we all know as Jordo?
Yep he sure is... and here's a picture!
Pj is the quiet and shy one of the dynamic duo.
He told me once that the only difference between him and Devo is, that no one expects wickedness from someone that looks like he does.... all squeeky clean
just look a little closer and I'm sure you'll see the family trait of mischief in his eyes
cheers gail
-------------------- Gail & Dave Hervey Bay Qld Australia
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G'day Gail & Devo. Long time no see. I "almost" got up to see yaz last week but time got the better of us. (was gunna go to Fraser island) Next time I guess. Hope you are all going great up there. cheers! Say hi to the mayor & mayoress for me, sorry we missed yaz.
Ticks
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Gail, would love it if you and Devo could come down to the meet in Burrawang. Had a bit of a chat to Devo at the show. It's a hard job being quite and shy around people like Letterheads, the enthusiasm seems to create a special atmosphere that you can't help but get involved. Must some sort of airborn virus or maybe some sort of drug! You guys take care.
-------------------- Paul Jordan Jordan Signs http://jordansigns.com.au paul@jordansigns.com.au Australia "We don't stop playing because we get old, we get old because we stop playing" George Bernard Shaw, I think. Posts: 166 | From: Caringbah, N.S.W., Australia | Registered: Nov 1999
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Sorry for the delay in replying to this post... been doing a few days with a local signie and so what with early mornings an all this ol'duck is asleep in her reward chair 10 mins after walking in the door
I remember why I semi-retired now hehehe
hey to Rod (Tess) Tickle
yeah I heard you had the family up this way... and then ya rotten bugger you didn't come visit!!!
Been a long time mate, hope all is good in your world
kiss the babies for me... well little ladies now I guess, and yes next time your in my part of the world please drop in!
Hey to PJ
sorry can't make it to the meeting this time round bro Devo would have given ya the scoop on all that is Devo-ish at the show, so I don't need to catch ya up
I know you will all have a blast of a weekend anyway
and your dead right about the environment created by letterheads anywhere you find them
don't know if it's in the air?... the drugs?... or in the water?
but whatever it is you can't beat the fun of getting together to... now how did Bruce put it all those years ago?
quote: "Slop paint and swap lies"
cheers gail
-------------------- Gail & Dave Hervey Bay Qld Australia
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