""Good judgment comes from experience; and a lot of that comes from bad judgment" - Will Rogers Posts: 3485 | From: Beautiful Newaygo, Michigan | Registered: Mar 2003
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Yes and I happily let the cheap ones walk.I'm getting better customers now.. I don't have time to do everybody's stuff.What changes have you made in the direction of your shop to adjust to the slowing economy?
-------------------- Darcy Baker Darcy's Signs Eureka Springs. AR. Posts: 1169 | From: Eureka Springs, AR | Registered: Nov 2007
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We try to conserve our power usage. We recycle. We try to combine trips to save gas.
Do you believe in UFO's?
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DrCAS Custom Lettering and Design Saint Cloud, Minnesota
"Things work out best for the people who make the best of the way things work out." - Art Linkletter Posts: 6451 | From: Saint Cloud, Minnesota | Registered: Jun 1999
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So does Kelly. Not necessarily in UFO's but I do believe that we are way too small a portion of the universe to be the sole inhabitants, and so yes I believe other galaxies may be more advanced in their travel abilities. It doesn't scare me though.
What's the best job you ever did in terms of enjoyment.
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Kelly Thorson Kel-T-Grafix 801 Main St. Holdfast, SK S0G 2H0 ktg@sasktel.net Posts: 5496 | From: Penzance, Saskatchewan | Registered: May 2002
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Beam me up. I had a gig in Palm Springs sort of like Nick Nolte in down and out in Beverly Hills.At what age did you realize your calling in life?
-------------------- Darcy Baker Darcy's Signs Eureka Springs. AR. Posts: 1169 | From: Eureka Springs, AR | Registered: Nov 2007
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At 45 in 1995 I realized that I enjoyed my part time sign making business more than anything I'd ever done and decided to develop it into a full time business. Four years after that I quit my sales job and went for it.
What do you struggle with the most: color, design, or construction?
-------------------- Dave Sherby "Sandman" SherWood Sign & Graphic Design Crystal Falls, MI 49920 906-875-6201 sherwoodsign@sbcglobal.net Posts: 5397 | From: Crystal Falls, MI USA | Registered: Apr 1999
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"Things work out best for the people who make the best of the way things work out." - Art Linkletter Posts: 6451 | From: Saint Cloud, Minnesota | Registered: Jun 1999
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I'm already in another country and I like it here so I became an aussie citizen!
On the other hand, if that didn't count, I might go for Scotland...
What do you think will be the norm in the sign business in ten years' time?
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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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Oh sure Ian! I was going to jump in on this and then you ask a hard one! 10 years- wow- I think the LED stuff seems to be a lot more prevalent in the magazines these days. I don't know if that will start a trend or anything though. Kiosk stuff seems to be a real boom too. Everything in Advertising seems to be getting faster and faster and faster. More lights, more bells, more whistles. Or maybe I'm just getting older.
Do you set goals? And stick to them?
-------------------- Deri Russell Wildwood Signs Hanover, Ontario
You're just jealous 'cause the little voices only talk to me. Posts: 1904 | From: Hanover, Ontario, Canada | Registered: Dec 1998
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more like 5 year plans. and yeah pretty much. although i can't really say what i'll be doing in 5 years. i'm due for coming up with a new plan stan!
did you work today? i did...lettered a truck and cut a bunch of vinyl.
-------------------- Karyn Bush Simply Not Ordinary, LLC Bartlett, NH 603-383-9955 www.snosigns.com info@snosigns.com Posts: 3516 | From: Bartlett, NH USA | Registered: Jan 2001
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The most memorable was when I did Kangaroo Steak Burgers on the BBQ for Steve & Barb when they were staying here. Steve loved them until I told him what the meat was. I have Steve's panel on my wall to remind me everyday
What's your favourite late night snack?
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I am a Freemason (24 years) and a Shriner (newbie) as well as a Senior DeMolay.
Do you belong to any Fraternal groups?
-------------------- Bruce Bowers
DrCAS Custom Lettering and Design Saint Cloud, Minnesota
"Things work out best for the people who make the best of the way things work out." - Art Linkletter Posts: 6451 | From: Saint Cloud, Minnesota | Registered: Jun 1999
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It's a toss up between "Bonanza" and "Man from Uncle" oh of course, "Mr. Ed" and "Andy of Mayberry" had to be up there too! or was it "The Avengers"?
what was your favorite dream that you can remember and the place it happened?
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"It's kind of fun to do the impossible - Walt Disney (1901-1966) Posts: 5373 | From: Loves Park, Illinois | Registered: Aug 1999
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We got one of our girls a unicycle as a birthday present the other day- I tried to go for a ride on that, but it was more of a downward flight than a ride!
For mid-winter downunder, the weather here has been beautiful- how's it where you are?
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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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I've already met a lot of Letterheads, but I guess I'll have to say that Frank Magoo and Kelly Thorson are two I'd like to meet one day... among lots of others.
Only meet I've ever been to was Sonny's Dixie meet, so it was my favorite!
Do you like flying so much that when you take trips, you request extra stops just so the flights take longer?
-------------------- Jon Jantz Snappysign.com jjantz21@gmail.com http://www.allcw.com Posts: 3395 | From: Atmore, AL | Registered: Nov 2005
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I did a long distance relationship with my boyfriend for 7 years out of the 10 I went out with him before I married him 23 years ago. How did I find it? I think that if it is meant to be it will be. And will evolve into a very short distance.
Stephen, I was talking about LED signage. Not TVs.
Do you often pull all-nighters to finish a job by deadline?
-------------------- Deri Russell Wildwood Signs Hanover, Ontario
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Not often, but when I do, it's usually because I put it off or overbooked myself. I used to to the overnighters all the time...great way to destroy your health and relationships...
...don't ask...
Related to the sad loss of a comedic giant this weekend past... What is your favorite George Carlin bit?
-------------------- Ray Rheaume Rapidfire Design 543 Brushwood Road North Haverhill, NH 03774 rapidfiredesign@hotmail.com 603-787-6803
I like my paint shaken, not stirred. Posts: 5648 | From: North Haverhill, New Hampshire | Registered: Apr 2003
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Does the use of an "X" in place of an "S" look as goofy to you as it does me?
-------------------- Bruce Bowers
DrCAS Custom Lettering and Design Saint Cloud, Minnesota
"Things work out best for the people who make the best of the way things work out." - Art Linkletter Posts: 6451 | From: Saint Cloud, Minnesota | Registered: Jun 1999
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Darn Right Tootin! Especially in "Grafix", more 80s than a mullet and also makes it look like the sign person can't spell. (sorry if this offends)
Shaken or stirred? Love....Jill
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I met Si after many years of seeing him here in Letterville. We were both rented identical Dodge Stratus' from the airport for the Looney meet. Let's just say we both had our "challenges" entering & exiting the vehicle
What's up for this weekend? I am attending a 3 day seminar
(no offense here Jill & Bruce, I feel the same way)
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""Good judgment comes from experience; and a lot of that comes from bad judgment" - Will Rogers Posts: 3485 | From: Beautiful Newaygo, Michigan | Registered: Mar 2003
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We have had SOO much going on this summer! I think this weekend we are taking a break, watching a couple NetFlix and maybe I will clean the kitchen while Bill folds laundry....
Q: What's one of your funniest letterhead memories?
-------------------- 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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watching a couple NetFlix and maybe I will clean the kitchen while Bill folds laundry.... 
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