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That's great news about Nancie and Miles. You are both super salt-of-the-earth type folk. I'm excited!
There is probably nothing better for human bonding than working side by side with folks in the trades who enjoy the camaraderie and want to give of themselves to the various causes and charities on our planet. Whether it be striping for charity or enhancing the environment of a community that could use a shot in the arm.
Coming from a small community and enjoying going to other small communities and learning about their histories and bonding with the locals, the benefits of our generosity are far reaching. We have become ambassadors of a noble craft and have given the public a glimpse of how special we are.
Not all walldog events have all the bells and whistles that we would like ... perks like free lodging and entertainment ... money for project leaders ... insurance, etc., but the heartfelt sincere gratitude presented by the towns that receive our gifts is always a reward that you can carry through til your dying days. If you're looking for a spot in heaven such as I am then why not give of yourself, see a part of the world you would never see otherwise and share in this unique experience.
As a veteran of the 1st Woodstock and FarmAid, I've got to tell you, somewhere, sometime somebody's going to make a jaw dropping professional documentary of one of these events and those of us who have joined in will be revered as we should be.
If you haven't seen one of the Great Lakes before, I can't think of a better time than now. Shoot ... they might as well be oceans, that's how big they are. The sunrises and sunsets on these huge bodies of water are just like an ocean. Wisconsin is one of our vacationland destinations for the U.S. Midwest. It ought to be drop dead gorgeous in June. Hope you can be there, those who can!
-------------------- Bill Diaz Diaz Sign Art Pontiac IL www.diazsignart.com Posts: 2107 | From: Pontiac, IL | Registered: Dec 2001
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Oh Good!... It'll be a blast paintin' with an Irishman! Glad to hear you'll be comin', Miles! And Carole, I also have a 13 year old boy and my daughter is 16. I'm sure our kids will find something in common... Jessie (my daughter) has kept in touch with some of the kids she met in Lodi, and one of them has told her that he's gonna be in Algoma too. Thanks for the compliment, Bill... I do hope I can add a little flavor to the meet. I can hardly wait to be slinging paint with everybody!
-------------------- Nancie W. Phillips White Dove Painting Studio 74 Dacula Road, Dacula, GA 30019 678-887-3339
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Sounds like we are getting a great group going here!! Looking forward to seeing you ALL again!!
-------------------- 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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Miles, Green Bay has an Airport, they will probably set you down in either Minneapolis or Milwaukee, then a short flight to Green Bay and we can get you from there to Algoma! They are really wild about their American Football here Miles, the Green Bay Packers are the local team, ("Packers" means that they are famous for gettting fired and getting divorced in Green Bay, hence the name.."get Packin'!" Ya got yur Bags "Packed" ...Similar to an Irish saying for getting fired.."Sacked" rhymes with "Packed") you get the idea.
Bill, don't take the "Brown Acid" as Wavy Gravy told you...The Lake is really special in Algoma, yur gonna like it!
Wow man....like ..wow.dude.
-------------------- 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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I spoke to Dave Petri to let him know that I arrive on the Monday 18th. So I get to see some of the old gang again and meet some new folks as well.
It's going to be a blast.
I really need the break from work.
I can't jump over to the other meet as I head back on the 26th but maybe another time.
-------------------- Miles Cullinane, Cork, Ireland.
From the sometimes sunny south of Ireland, Posts: 913 | From: Cork, Ireland | Registered: Jul 1999
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Man! this is one I set my sights on months ago. Just have toooo much going on now to get up thar. Mikey Ah'm gunna come play which you sooner er later...
-------------------- Bill Dirkes Cornhole Art LLC Bellevue, Ky. Goodnight Mrs. Calabash, wherever you are. Posts: 591 | From: Bellevue,Ky. US | Registered: Aug 1999
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OH MY...........Cisco you com'min wes'gots to get them crab's fired up.. what games they play there at algoma?........Im in...... Miles you play'in,(non toxic alcohol pink thing you drink) It will be great too see ya.......cant wait........
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Welcome aboard Miles. I was hoping you would get back over here. Beth and The gang over here can't wait to see you again.
-------------------- Adam May 205 S. Sangamon St. Lincoln, IL 62656 217-735-9939 headhoncho@ampstudio.net www.ampstudio.net Posts: 149 | From: Lincoln, IL | Registered: Jul 2004
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Hola Bernie...nah amigo, I don't think I will be at this meet. but man it sure looks like it's going to be a great one! I love being at the Walldog meets, so much you can learn, the people you get to meet, and the sweet part is when you meet up with your old pals. And when you get people like Mike Meyer, Andy and Lorrie, The Diaz gang, Dave Petri, Carole Bersin, Adam and Sarah May, plus the rest who are arriving...that town is in for an Extravagana!!
Have fun man, and watch out for the crabs I hear there are bigger ones over there.
-------------------- 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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He had so much fun in Jacksonville for being "Miles from Ireland" that he's gonna do it again! Great news! Only three weeks away, gotta get crackin' here.
-------------------- "A wise man concerns himself with the truth, not with what people believe." - Aristotle
Cam Bortz Finest Kind Signs Pondside Iron works 256 S. Broad St. Pawcatuck, Ct. 06379 "Award winning Signs since 1988" Posts: 3051 | From: Pawcatuck,Connecticut USA | Registered: Nov 1998
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Cisco, can you print out a picture of you and stick it to a piece of coro, or PVC and mail it to Peach so we can set it up like you are there with us?
ZINGO'S!
-------------------- 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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HAhahahaah Mike that's funny. Damn, I didn't see all the murals that are going to be painted, $hit, there's some awesome stuff going down over there. what day are you leaving for Algoma? Looks pretty inviting. right now I am swamped but who knows if I can set it up, hell maybe I'll take a direct flight from here to Minneapolis. Stop at Zingo's and pick you up a pie...
-------------------- 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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My-o-My!! This is going to be some meet!! Are we there yet?
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-------------------- 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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I am DYING!...knowing I can't get there, Bill.
You have to remember, that you're my hero. So I profusely apologize for this first indiscretion in several years in regards for the walldogs.
I personally Love each and every one of you, and have been constantly amazed at how good some of you are !
It's all a matter of inspiration, to attend one of these meets.(and a little perspiration)...so not being there is very troubling to me.
All i can say, is the next time there is a meet, I will be there, even if I have to push my own wheelchair.
Life has me covered up down here in paradise.
It has been so dry for so long, that I wouldn't go anywhere these days, without worrying about whether or not the whole world was going to go up in flames...you know, things burning down.
I think it is often prophetic, for sign-oriented-people, to look back on their own creations.
Is it any accident, that so many people are doing so many flames, these days?
I think we are all doing what we need to do...that is to be inspired. Nobody I know, ever inspires themselves... they need the association of other people to accomplish that.
At least I do...
I guess....
If anyone on the fence about this meet, just go check it out, and I don't think you will be disappointed !
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-------------------- 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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Hey Cisco.... I can't leave here until Wednesday, later or even Thursday morning if you want to fly into Minneapolis and ride with me in my new wheels. You know you want to be at this one.... C'mon!
-------------------- Carole Bersin Carole Bersin Painting 3527 24th Av S, Minneapolis, Mn 55406 cbersin@visi.com Posts: 211 | From: Minneapolis, Mn USA | Registered: May 2005
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gosh reading this post .. wish I was back living in Minnesota ..I'd be there ..stuck in Florida and rarly do I get to letter a wall much less great artwork like that or see anything near that ....can't wait to see the end results and pictures of ya'll having a great time
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As much as I would love to be there slingin some paint with all of you. I just can't do it right now. Got swamped with work and bought a mini scissor lift for a bunch of trailers I will be painting. This is going to be a busy summer. I'll wait to see the photos. I know this will be one hell of a meet, have a blast for me...
-------------------- 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 there is such a thing as Moral Support, by wanting to be there, but not being able to attend, for whatever reasons, then I would say that the folks who actually GET to ATTEND this meet, should think about the ones who can't, while you're painting.
Because we love ya' all, and we are there in spirit.
I know all that has been said before, but I felt obliged to repeat it.
-------------------- 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 would like nothing more than to be there...I just can't really see how I can make it to what looks like a premier Walldog Event. There is nothing that I can think of that equals the fun and good times that go along with a Walldog event.
It really kills me as others have mentioned above...hopefully, ya'll can think of me while you sling some paint....I'll be with ya in spirit.
If you are close enough to make it to this event and can pull it off, I would strongly recommend heading to Algoma.
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Hey all - my wife is getting us registered today! Can't wait to see you all there. Been a long time since my last Wall Dog Meet.
-------------------- Chris Shuster BlueGrass Design, Inc. 16 Court St. Winchester, KY 40391 859-737-4199 Posts: 18 | From: Winchester, KY | Registered: Feb 2007
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Hey Chris, Looking forward to meeting you after looking at your site. I do a lot of awnings work and want to pick you brains on how you do that lovely stuff you do on awnings.
see you in 2 weeks.
-------------------- Miles Cullinane, Cork, Ireland.
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The Durhams are going to be at the meet. They be extreme cool folk.
Belly up -- let's get after it. Picture evenings on the beach with the sunset at our backs over the vast beautiful waters of Lake Michigan. Billy boy might even have to spin a yarn or 2. Imagine that!
Where'd I put my beer?
-------------------- Bill Diaz Diaz Sign Art Pontiac IL www.diazsignart.com Posts: 2107 | From: Pontiac, IL | Registered: Dec 2001
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Hey Chris... We're coming up through your neck of the woods. My mom lives in Lexington and we're stopping at her place to sleep (and visit) both coming and going. My lil sister's inlaws live in Winchester. It's gonna be fun meeting y'all in Algoma. Bill's not kidding about a seriously good time considering who'll be there (and what we're getting to do) I can hardly wait!
-------------------- Nancie W. Phillips White Dove Painting Studio 74 Dacula Road, Dacula, GA 30019 678-887-3339
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Hey Nancy! What days are you coming through? We are leaving the 18th or 19th to spend a day with our family in NW Indiana and Chicago. Definately stop by my shop! 16 Court Street - right next to the court house when you are in Winchester. If we have already left you can check out some of my signs - Winchester Opera House, Stitch in Time Quilt Shop, Bailey's Cafe, the signs for my shop, and the Craft Nook are a few. See you either before or at the meet.
-------------------- Chris Shuster BlueGrass Design, Inc. 16 Court St. Winchester, KY 40391 859-737-4199 Posts: 18 | From: Winchester, KY | Registered: Feb 2007
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We're staying at my mom's the evening of the 19th. However, we may be able to stick around a bit on the return... Hafta be back in GA before the 30th...
-------------------- Nancie W. Phillips White Dove Painting Studio 74 Dacula Road, Dacula, GA 30019 678-887-3339
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And, by the way....I hope all you guys and gals have NOTIFIED Dave and the town you are coming by now! It is really hard to plan these things when you don't know numbers. (Ask anyone who has hosted a meet! ) If you haven't done this yet, go to the "Future Live Meets" to the left, print out the registration form and CALL the town contacts or Dave. It really will help out!
-------------------- 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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How many people are coming? I can bring bigger brushes too...but, I do need to know if I should bring more beer...Foster's is on sale thru Saturday!!
-------------------- Chris Shuster BlueGrass Design, Inc. 16 Court St. Winchester, KY 40391 859-737-4199 Posts: 18 | From: Winchester, KY | Registered: Feb 2007
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Lee and I are coming. This will be our first Walldog event. What do we need to bring?
-------------------- Paula Iverson United Graphic Sign Co. 1628 West Breen Avenue Kingsford, MI 49802 906-779-9154 iverson_paula@yahoo.com Posts: 7 | From: Kingsford, MI USA | Registered: Feb 2005
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Looks like Ms Dora and I will be there as well. Reservations have been made, registration has been mailed, work will be caught up, or will have to wait.
-------------------- Don Hulsey Strokes by DON signs Utica, KY 270-275-9552 sbdsigns@aol.com
I've always been crazy... but it's kept me from going insane. Posts: 2286 | From: Utica, KY U.S.A. | Registered: Jan 1999
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Paula, looking forward to meeting you. Bring your brushes (fitches I think are prefered by most), comfortable work clothes, lawn chairs, sun screen, a sense of humor, camera and probably a hat. Can anyone think of anything else? I don't know the count...Dave is major busy though, so I doubt he will see this. If he does, he can tell us.
-------------------- 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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My son Hunter and I will be heading over to Algoma. We are looking forward to helping out Dave and the gang and also to catch up with all of our Letterhead friends!
-------------------- Kurt Gaber Chippewa Falls, WI Thank You Letterheads for being a part of both Brush Bashes in '02 & '06!
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) If you haven't done this yet, go to the "Future Live Meets" to the left, print out the registration form and CALL the town contacts or Dave. It really will help out!
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