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Don, Man, I aint talked to you in ferever! And if Pat won't go home...Put him to work, git that fridge finished and send him out on that truck!! The trip home was 4 hrs on the dot, door to door. I done been to Walmart and back.
Thanks for puttin on the meet, and we need to talk about this "squirrely" thing. Three very enjoyable days, thanks to Don & Dora and all the great 'Heads & neighbors that were there. (good cooking from the friends!!)
If ya need any small lettering, gimme a Sharpie! Thanks especially for the New Car I won as a door prize. You guys are great! It was a hoot.
Steve Estes, I'm holdin that fitch hostage,I may be willin to ransom it for some digi prints.
wouldn't have to edit so much if I spellchecked just a little bit!
[ October 13, 2002, 09:03 PM: Message edited by: Bill Dirkes ]
-------------------- 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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Pat and I finished the drivers side of the truck this afternoon, and he is coming back tomorrow to do the passenger side. I've been up here tonight trying to get part of the other signs done so I will have time to work on the truck tomorrow. I just stopped for a while to scarf down a mutton sandwich, and thought I would check out the board while sitting. I'll get the stripes on the fridge when the others are finished.
-------------------- Don Hulsey Strokes by DON signs Utica, KY 270-275-9552 sbdsigns@aol.com
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We're not home, but we are safe in a motel room in Bloomington, IN. Appy and Troy will get a real kick out of this. We are in the very room they shared back in 1998 at the Letterheads On Mainstreet Meet.
Tomorrow morning, we are going to look up Gary Anderson and take in the small town of Nashville. It's located just East of Bloomington. Nashville is reported to be a showcase for Gary's work and we're planning on getting some photos and video to show you all. Maybe we can even convince Gary to be our Guide.
A big thank-you to Don and Dora Hulsey for treating us all to a wonderful weekend. There was lots to learn, tons of laffs, and the food was terrific. I can't recall a meet where I painted so much. It was great!
As soon as I finish this post, I'm going to try and start a page of meet photos. Stay tuned.
[ October 14, 2002, 01:25 AM: Message edited by: Steve Shortreed ]
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Steve, by-all-means, don't miss Nashville, In. If you like signage, that is one place you want to go! Been there several times and want to go again. Sorry I missed the Kentucky get together. Maybe next time.
-------------------- Frisby Signs, Inc. El Dorado, Arkansas Posts: 902 | From: El Dorado, Arkansas, USA | Registered: Apr 1999
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Don, Roger and I just walked in the door at 10PM. It was a long drive but we had a wonderful time.Thank you & Dora for being such great hosts. Dang! Don,reckon we should have left a trail of bread crumbs for those ducks to follow back down south. Judy & Roger
-------------------- Judy Pate Signs By Judy Albany, Georgia USA 229-435-6824
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I arrived in Belvidere at 8 pm sharp record time, seven hours! Still tasting all that hometown cooking, mutton, venison, chicken, etc, not to mention the breads and everwarming coffee. What a neat meet, lots of intense learning and laughter along with the cute little twin grandsons! Dora and Don really put a lot of work and love into this one, no one wanted to leave, not even the mystery critter that was shaking the Shortreed's door in the early am this morning on their sleeper camper! Barb said it wasn't that huge wind that blew in last night, or it would have shook the whole camper. That's okay, it must have been that 10 foot squirrel searching for some of those eatins!
-------------------- Deb Fowler
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We just got home. It took us 9hrs and 15 mins but we stopped at the shop to pick up mail and see if there was any checks - there was. Always nice to come home to some money.
We really enjoyed everyone's company and learned alot. I really enojoyed the music last night. I ended driving 5 hrs. and spent all that time listening to OLDIES so that I can remember more words for next time.
Hey Don, did the FBI from Washington DC show up and find the white truck yet? That was a good idea painting the radio station stuff on it.
I heard that when Lora Butler showed up right after I called that you thought that I called from the driveway . Anyone wondering what I am talking about, you had to be there.
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I think we are a bit squirrly, but yes, there were to Laura (Lora) Butlers at the meet! If that wasn't a conspiracy, then the truck is.... hee, hee Laura, we did try to help Don get that "wanted" white truck get camouflaged, since it fits the one on the news to the T. Lora Butler from Kentucky taught me you can letter one shot on trucks with fitches! and when you think it can't be done.. speaking of coincidences.... wonder if the radio show will blow it's cover, after all it is a blabber mouth biz. That's why Don was in such a hurry to get it lettered...?
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-------------------- Deb Fowler
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Sure seems lonely around here this morning. At least I know Duckie will be coming in afterwhile, but he will be leaving this afternoon.
Steve & Barb,
It's probably a good thing you got a room last night. I had to scrape frost off the windshields this morning. It was 34 degrees when I got out of the house. I am hoping it will warm enough for Pat and I to finish the truck today (before anyone spots it heh heh).
Anybody want any mutton, venison, pork loin, or ribs???
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-------------------- Don Hulsey Strokes by DON signs Utica, KY 270-275-9552 sbdsigns@aol.com
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Thanks for the great meat ya'll. Really. Good to see everybody. My crew all enjoyed themselves, and we all learned a few new things. Good to be around the "heads". Don and Dora did a great job. That's Dapper Don, and Daring Dora.
-------------------- Steve Estes Sign Studio Calvert City, Ky 42029 Posts: 185 | From: possum trot ky usa | Registered: Apr 1999
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got hom about 9 p.m. last night. had a wonderful time and got to see a bunch of old friends and got to meet some new friends. finally got to meet deb fowler. had to tell her and nancie to shut up and go to sleep about 3 a.m. had a ball. hope you recover soon don and dora.
-------------------- Jimmy Chatham Chatham Signs 468 stark st Commerce, Ga 30529 Posts: 1766 | From: Commerce, GA, USA | Registered: Nov 1998
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Made it home in just over 6 hours. Thanks to everyone for making my first(but definetly not last)meet a memorable one. Thanks Don and Dora for the hospitality and Pat for the use of your brushes and knowledge, I had a great time.
-------------------- andy stroh acs graphics fremont, in Posts: 12 | From: fremont, in | Registered: Feb 2002
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Thank you Don, Dora, and the family for a wonderful time. We enjoyed the food, fellowship, music and sharing. And the shop in the woods is a dream!
I learned a lot of neat tricks and some new post and panel techniques with HDU and PVC. Also, I am now ready to use smalts. And I am now toting a Bobbie King rose in my purse!
Thanks to everyone who attended and enriched one another's lives.
-------------------- Kathy Joiner River Road Graphics 41628 River Road Ponchatoula, La.70454
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We just now made it in @ Tuesday the 15th.. . . . Did a few hiking trips into the Appalachian Mountains in N. Georgia and surrounding areas to see the beautiful waterfalls. (we are POOPED) Dora, thank YOU for putting on an awesome meet !!! YOU (and other spouces) are THE backbone of all these meets while us men take all the credit. Don, you done good .. . . we had the best time and really enjoyed the old friendships and made some new and everlasting friends. Hope to see you here in March. Again, job well done!!!
-------------------- John Smith Kings Bay Signs (Retired) Kissimmee, Florida Posts: 817 | From: Central Florida - The Sunshine State | Registered: Jan 2000
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DON'T PAY THE RANSOM! Bobbie and I have escaped to our duckpond hideout here in Alabama. Agreeing with everyone of the good time while "Gettin'Squirrley" in the woods. Glad to see Andy posting here,having enjoyed his company and enthusiasm. Hope Steve post some more pics,as I seemed to have been busy and didn't get any. quack quack
-------------------- PKing is Pat King The Professor of SIGNOLOGY Posts: 3113 | From: Pompano Beach, FL. USA | Registered: Nov 1998
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