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Here's what's going on with the meet we are having on Saturday, Oct. 18
The focus seems to be drifting toward sandblasted HDU and gold leafing...we have a lot of HDU pieces that will be ready to use if anyone wants to try a project. We have been contacted by Signfoam and they are sending some panels too.
We will also have aluminum for painted projects. Robbie's son Jake(co-hosts) will demo the Gerber Sabre router, showing some pole cover treatments he has been doing in foam and PVC.
Mike Facemire from Gold Leaf Letters in Port Richey is coming, and will have some door prizes... and don't forget Dusty Yaxley who is bringing his wife and son, and will be demoing his carving and chisel care techniques.
We are going to be at the shop Fri. in case anyone comes early,and we can assist anyone with room reservations, should you decide to stay over.
I'll be posting a map and a list of who we think is coming soon. Remember it's a free meet,and we would love to see a good turnout.
[ October 17, 2003, 08:03 PM: Message edited by: Jeff Ogden ]
-------------------- 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'm still hoping to make it for the day. I would love to get some gold leafing tips for my church sign that could be bought soon if the fundraising goes well.
We are trying to make it work!
-------------------- Amy Brown Life Skills 101 Private Address Posts: 3502 | From: Lake Helen, FL, USA | Registered: Feb 2001
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I'll be there. This will be the closest Letterhead Meet I've been to yet. I won't even have to get a room?! How about canines? My dog Bowie says she wants to go, seeing that it's so close!
-------------------- Luke S. Luke Scanlan Artistry Ocala, Fl. lukescanlan@cox.net Posts: 249 | From: Ocala, Florida | Registered: Nov 2001
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Amy...I hope you guys can get here....this is the perfect place for you to get some hands on gold leaf for a day. My cohost Robbie does tons of gold leaf, mostly v-carved foam signs, so does Mike Facemire, I understand. His company is on the back inside cover of Signcraft.
-------------------- 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'll do my best make it there also but won't know until the last minute. If I come it will just be for the day and I'll likely ride the bike there.
-------------------- Bob Stephens Skywatch Signs Zephyrhills, FL
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Hope you make it Bob..been wanting to meet the first person I ever contacted about the chat. Roger an I will be there. I will let you know next week if we plan to come in on Friday and need info on lodging. Sounds like a lot of stuff going on that I need to know more about. See you there! Judy
-------------------- 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: 2623 | From: Albany,GA,USA | Registered: Nov 1998
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Bob... I'd sure like it if you could make it. I'm a fan of your work and would like to meet you. You'll really like Robbie and Janet...they're cool people. Also very talented musicians...Janet has an all girl bluegrass band, and man can she sing. They also used to have a 10 piece musical revue called the Blues Brothers, doing the old Jake and Elwood thing...Robbie looks like John Belushi, so that was his role...great stuff !
Sorry to digress from the topic folks.........
-------------------- 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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Here's a list so far of who's coming to Festival Signs Oct 18th. I'm sorry if I am omitting spouses or other family members.
John Smith...Kings Bay, GA Carl & Sarah Bedford, Starke FL Tiffany Woods, Lake City, FL Tony Hacker, Lake City, FL Luke Scanlon, Ocala, FL Annie..A&W Signs Gainesville FL Nancy Rohan, Gainesville FL Papa Bear..The Bears Den, Waldo FL Trey..Trey's Signs, Gainesville FL Robbie, Janet, and Jake Rucker, co-hosts(and shop crew) Linda & Ken..Brushworks Signs, Lake City, FL Dusty Yaxley & family, Tampa. FL Judy & Roger Pate, Albany, GA George Morris, Williston, FL Julie Bertrand, Jenson Beach, Fl Mike Facemire, New Port Richey, FL Amy Brown, Lake Helen, FL Jennie Shuster, Inglis, FL Bob Stevens, Zepherhills, FL Dennis Goddard, Tampa FL Adriano Gheorghiu, Punta Gorda Don Copeland and friends Almost positive but not sure yet:
Cheryl Lucas, Ft. Myers, FL Pat Neve & son, Melbourne, Sue Davis, High Springs, Fl Rob Brown, Gainesville, FL Matthew Broadus, Jacksonville
Although we are doing this ourselves for free, several companies have contacted us and are supplying some materials and door prizes.They are:
Signfoam , Diamond Supply, and Gold Leaf Letters.Inc., Tubelite
We weren't going to bother with suppliers and door prizes, but they seem to be coming our way anyway, so don't see anything wrong with it, and we thank those who are helping.
Anyone who needs a map to the meet, please email me and I will send one to you, or call me at 352-374-3819, or Robbie at 352-376-0003.
We're getting worked up already, so thanks to all who are coming,,,hope to see ya soon!!
[ October 17, 2003, 08:06 PM: Message edited by: Jeff Ogden ]
-------------------- 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 folks...'looks like a nice turn out for this Saturday so far. If you're still thinking about coming, it should be a good chance to try some relief carving or some gilding. And if you want to try some brushwork, we have several people with over 30 years experience; now's not the time to be shy...they'd all be willing to help someone learn. It's part of our heritage. One of my influences in sign painting, Hubert Jeffcoat is coming over for awhile...he's I believe, 86, and can still swing a brush, although I think he's swinging golf clubs now.
As you may notice, there are some new names on the list. Also, rumor has it that Tubelite is going to be here with some brushes for sale.
Also, would those attending please bring your own beverages? We'll have ice and cups on hand, and will have coffee and donuts there in the morning.For lunch you can either break for an hour and go eat somewhere, or we can order just about anything to be delivered to shop.
Thanks......
[ October 12, 2003, 02:06 PM: Message edited by: Jeff Ogden ]
-------------------- 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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Bump........Is there anyone coming who still needs directions? E-mail me for a map. We're all anxiously waiting for Saturday to get here. If you're sitting on the fence about coming to the meet, I hope you decide to go. Lots of new faces will be here..........and it should be a good time.
[ October 16, 2003, 09:53 AM: Message edited by: Jeff Ogden ]
-------------------- 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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Don Copeland is coming with others from the shop.There are some more new names on the list, too.This meet would be good even if we didn't do anything ! But you know we will!!!
-------------------- 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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Good luck with your meet Jeff. I'll be thinking of you guys all day. Take lots of photos and give everyone our best. Who knows? We may even call.
-------------------- Steve Shortreed 144 Hill St., E. Fergus, Ontario Canada N1M 1G9 519-787-2673
It sounds really fun! I wish I were closer, so please post good pix like Steve said! that will bring the rest of us up to speed...please get closeups, maybe a project in process for us to share! (I can just hear the music now, probably a real laid back meet with perfect weather in Fla about now, huh?) Have a blast.
-------------------- Deb Fowler
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Im back in one piece. Left Z-Hills at 8:00am on the bike. Would like to thank Robbie and Jeff for inviting everyone to their shop for this fun one day meet.
I got to meet some people for the first time that I've known through the board for years and also some of the oldtimers I know from many years back.
Weather was splendid. Very laid back which is what I prefer. Some good demonstrations for people interested in carving and gold leaf.
I had to leave earlier than most to get back before the weather turned cold. No speeding tickets either way there.
Steve you said to take pictures so I have twenty or thirty to send you.
Again thanks to the hosts.
-------------------- Bob Stephens Skywatch Signs Zephyrhills, FL
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We just got home too! Good to see everyone and meet new people. Had a great time and won some nice door prizes to boot! Thanks Robby and Jeff! Let's do it again sometime.
-------------------- Amy Brown Life Skills 101 Private Address Posts: 3502 | From: Lake Helen, FL, USA | Registered: Feb 2001
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