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Just wanted to say "Hi" to everyone and hope that everyone is doing well. Bev & I are doing well... all things considered. Have had some health issues that we hope are under control. Became 1st time Grandparents 4months ago. Our daughter & son-in-law brought a 6lb, 12oz bouncing baby boy into this world. Needless to say, we're delighted with the addition of Aiden James Housten to the family. I've kept up with the graphic arts industry to a small degree. A lot of new stuff and some positive changes aaaand some old things that never seem to change... some good, some not so. Bev & I sold our home 3 years ago and are full time R/Ving... and loving it. If you don't like the weather...pick up and move, don't like your neighbors, pick up and..... you get the picture. Looking forward to to seeing what's new with all of you. It's good to be back.
-------------------- Frank Manning Manning Enterprises Unlimited 24832 John J. Williams Hwy., Unit 1, PMB 10 Millsboro, DE., 19966 Posts: 32 | From: Longneck, DE | Registered: Jan 2002
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Hi Frank - it's good to hear from you. Whenever I'm around a group of painters, your name always comes up and the fact that we miss you and your considerable expertise at the L'head meets. If your RV ever happens to be in the Atlanta area, stop on by, we'd love to see you.
and congrats, Grandpa........
-------------------- www.signcreations.net Sonny Franks Lilburn, GA 770-923-9933 Posts: 4115 | From: Lilburn, GA USA | Registered: Feb 1999
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Well there is that Elusive Mr Manning. Im glad to hear things are going pretty well for you and Bev, and congrats on the grandson, that should ground you a bit. I sure hope to run into you in our travels someday. otherwise keep enjoying that gypsy(hehe) lifestyle that most of us wish we could live.
-------------------- Harris Kohen K-Man Pinstriping and Graphix Trenton, NJ "Showing the world that even I can strategically place the pigment where its got to go." Posts: 1739 | From: Trenton, NJ, USA | Registered: Jun 2001
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Hi Frank, Joey Madden,and I probably have the biggest pile of the good stuff you peddled. The new stuff sucks. Won't ever use it. Good luck in your travels...
CrazyJack, yeh,I have papers !
-------------------- Jack Wills Studio Design Works 1465 E.Hidalgo Circle Nye Beach / Newport, OR Posts: 2914 | From: Rocklin, CA. USA | Registered: Dec 1998
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hey, "Dr. Dupont" Great to hear from you. Congrats on that new grandbaby. Enjoy your freedom.
-------------------- Eric Elmgren ericsignguy@comcast.net A & E Graphic Signs Park Ridge, IL "The future isn't what it used to be" -Yogi Berra Posts: 192 | From: PARK RIDGE, ILLINOIS | Registered: Aug 2009
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Making the simple complicated is commonplace; making the complicated simple, awesomely simple, that's creativity. — Charles Mingus Posts: 6712 | From: Mendocino, CA. USA | Registered: Nov 1998
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Great to hear from you Frank. Like the others said, your name comes up often and you are truly missed. Glad to hear things are looking up for you. Please contact me if your RV finds it's way through beautiful Upper Michigan.
-------------------- Dave Sherby "Sandman" SherWood Sign & Graphic Design Crystal Falls, MI 49920 906-875-6201 sherwoodsign@sbcglobal.net Posts: 5396 | From: Crystal Falls, MI USA | Registered: Apr 1999
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Good to hear your voice again(I do hear voices when I read a post from someone that I know the voice to hear).
If you find yourself in Central or Western Kentucky we have 3 acres of yard, and 1 acre of woods. if the RV won't fit in that you can leave it on the parkway, and climb the hill to my shop.
-------------------- 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: 2273 | From: Utica, KY U.S.A. | Registered: Jan 1999
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Good to hear from you Frank, it has been too long, everyone misses you. Been wondering when we would hear from you, it is good to know you are a grandpa. There are many happy days ahead of you from now on. Bill
-------------------- Bill Riedel Riedel Sign Co., Inc. 15 Warren Street Little Ferry, N.J. 07643 billsr@riedelsignco.com Posts: 2953 | From: Little Ferry, New Jersey, USA | Registered: Feb 1999
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Congratulations on the grandson, Frank! Glad things are going well for you and yours. Good to hear from you.
-------------------- 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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It's good to hear from everyone. I miss the events where I was able to see so many of you both professionally and socially. This industry changes at break neck speed that if you blink more than once, you've missed alot. I wonder how much of a call for the old style enamels like 1Shot & Ronan, especially since there has been an uptick in the use of "Uro" style coatings... ie, faster drying, clearcoat friendly, etc. It's a shame that some of the old style products haven't been able to keep up with the mandated chemical changes and still meet the industry needs... which are and have been very specific. Please know that I'm not looking to re-open an old can of worms, but to find out what has transpired in the 5 years that I've been out of the loop. I've heard some "stuff" and been to a few USSC shows, but I have been out of the loop too long.
As for being a Grandparent, it is, as so many of you know.... GREAT!.It's also the greatest way to "get even with your kid". You take their child, "spoil the daylghts out of them", and then send them back home. It's a great program. We're probably going to stay in Delaware for another year to stay close to Aiden, get a hip repaired & rehab'd and then get back on the road. Never a dull moment.
-------------------- Frank Manning Manning Enterprises Unlimited 24832 John J. Williams Hwy., Unit 1, PMB 10 Millsboro, DE., 19966 Posts: 32 | From: Longneck, DE | Registered: Jan 2002
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Well, Frank, if you have any of that lead stuff left, give me a hollar, wow do I miss the nice feel of that black one shot and a quill!!
Glad you get to travel around...that's my dream but not right now it's good to be grounded here even though it's cold, I have my family here and Florida is not missed like family and seasons. Still, congrats on the new one!!
I have 5 and they are precious
-------------------- Deb Fowler
"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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