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Who wants to give me FREE lessons on pinstriping? You may call me at 541-660-1092
Of course you'll have to come to my place to instruct me as I very rarely leave southern Oregon except for emergencies. I think I can catch on pretty quick and maybe even offer a few pointers in whatever it is that I supposably do.
My life has taken a dramatic turn as I've been devastated by the death of my nephew just last Tuesday which has left me a state of mind I never thought I'd feel. By the end of April and the summer coming I will need these lessons or I will become a vegetable. My nephew Anthony who was only 50 had just bought Jerry Mathels house here in Grants Pass and was to move there shortly. Anthony had a massive heart attack behind the wheel while driving back to L.A.
I am totally heartbroken and cannot express myself in the way I usually have taken care of things throughout my life. If things go on like the way I feel at this time, I really don't know where I'll find the strength to get on with my own life. Feel free to call me in regards to helping me re-adjust to the craft I hold so dear to me for the past 50 years, I really need the lessons and will return to southern Oregon after things are taken care here in L.A.
Prayers help but not as well as hands on instruction
-------------------- HotLines Joey Madden - pinstriping since 1952 'Perfection, its what I look for and what I live for'
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Oh, Joey- I'm so sorry to hear of your loss- prayers from Chatham- sorry I can't teach you your craft back...
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Yes Joey. I am also very sorry of your loss..Life can throw curve balls at you when you least expect it... but things can and will get better. Take Care.
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SIGNS1st. Neil Butler Paradise, NF Posts: 6277 | From: St. John's NF Canada | Registered: Mar 1999
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I am so sorry for your loss! The good book speaks of "a friend sticking closer than a brother" Obviously you two were close. I hope that as time heals your wounds, you can gain comfort from your good memories. I have never met you, but I have always enjoyed our phone conversations.
Makes all of us rethink our priorities...what is TRULY improtant.
""Good judgment comes from experience; and a lot of that comes from bad judgment" - Will Rogers Posts: 3492 | From: Beautiful Newaygo, Michigan | Registered: Mar 2003
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Hi Joey, a friend nearby is going through something similar, and he's having awful fits of depression and loneliness. He thought he could handle it on his own, mentally, but is now taking antidepressants, and is feeling a little better. About all I'm good for in his case is company & a talk. I'd like to think he'll come good, but I'm not so sure he'll ever be 'normal' again- his situation was the result of a big loss after a teenager drove into the back of his vehicle at high speed.
Anyway, that's not meant to make you feel worse, just to say I would help if I were closer-having somebody to be able to spend time with does help. I'm sure you will get better. I'm very sorry to hear of your loss though.
As for teaching you- well, from 1/2 a world afar, the best I can do at the moment is offer these little videos for your amusement- at last year's Letterheads-oz meet in October, of me using an old Mack dual-striper brush- filmed by Patrick Smith. (probably the portfolio section would be a more appropriate place, but here is a most appropriate time to put them up anyway.)
I will eventually put up a page of explanations on our website, but for now, here are some files to just watch and enjoy- minus explanations!
Warning- some are a bit big-but the smaller ones are a bit fuzzy.
This is a 12 meg file, striping a cart wheel spokes, going both forwards and backwards- there are times when it is necessary to do both ways:
I hope they all workout OK, and I hope YOU work out OK, sincerely.
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"...there are no limits when you aim for perfection..." Jonathan Livingston Seagull Posts: 7014 | From: Highgrove via Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia | Registered: Dec 2002
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Wow Joey, I'm really sorry to hear of your loss my friend. Seems I've been losing a lot of friends, loved ones and others that I have known for some time lately. Sure makes a person consider their own mortality.
There sure isn't anything I could teach you about striping, just a recomendation to get one of those Killer Karts; I hear they are awesome for pinstripers.
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"If I have seen further it is by standing on the shoulders of giants." Sir Issac Newton Posts: 3528 | From: Warner Robins, GA | Registered: Oct 2004
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Joey I am so sorry to hear this, & even tho I have never met you yet, reading these words you have posted really make my heart hurt for you. I do not know what to say, but I surely WILL pray a lot for you.
I think your heart is in deperate need of healing, & I am sure you will need some wonderful inspiration. I am praying the Lord sends just the right person to you to help.
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thewordinsigns@alltel.net Posts: 3485 | From: Jamestown, PA 16134 | Registered: Oct 2002
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Damn Joey sorry to hear about your nephew, is he the one who lived in Van Nuys? My condolences...
-------------------- 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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Sorry to hear about your nephew Joey. I wish I could go hang with you, of course you would be teaching me as I still suck at it but try when I can. In times like this all you can do is hang on , it will get better I promise. My kids lost there mom at 10, and 14 we got threw it. Take time to morn it's a part of it. God bless you Joey.
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I doubt you'll need to re-learn striping, Joey. It's a part of you now. Even through this loss, you'll go on. Somewhere in the Bible is a passage that goes something like 'the Lord doesn't put anything on us that we can't go through'.
Many times when I'm feeling down, I go out to the shop and start striping a panel. I keep several blanks made up. It calms me, takes my mind off what is troubling me, and I guess just watching the design come together gives me a sense of peace, in the creation of it.
God bless you, and you will be in my prayers.
-------------------- Dale Feicke Grafix 714 East St. Mendenhall, MS 39114
"I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me." Posts: 2963 | From: Mendenhall, MS | Registered: Apr 1999
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Joey My sincere condolences on the loss of your nephew. My prayers are with you and your families.
God will give you the grace, strength and courage to go on with each new day, trust im Him and He will cary all your burdens, hand them over too Him and he will carry the load.
God gave you a talent and will help you to carry on.
Heavenly Father, grant your strength and comfort to our brother in his great loss, lessen his pain of sorrow over the days and years ahead. In Jesus name I pray, Amen.
-------------------- Len Mort Signmaker1.com 11 Juniper Drive Millbury, MA 508-865-2382 "A Good Business Sign, is A Sign of Good Business"(1957) Posts: 811 | From: Millbury, Ma | Registered: Dec 2006
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quote:Originally posted by Pierre Tardif: You'll be in my prayer tomorrow Joey, today is not THE day for that. Suspicious...
nothing suspicious,its the truth
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I have to mention that I have spoken with Joey, each day since his nephew had a heart attack and can gaurantee he is very serious about the question...on helping with lessons. This cat is a pro and like me is very definately not joking. if you don't know what he is talking about... don't reply.
Jack
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When feeling down, it's always helpful to look up - to discover the peace, love and hope that God has created all around us.
Time and quiet meditation goes a long way to healing a wounded heart. Look for something positive and inspiring everyday as you work through your grief.
A lot of people are praying for you and knowing that, in itself, should provide some measure of comfort... as you move through the natural course of experiencing loss. Better days lie ahead.
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