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You will probably find me in the BullPen friday and saturday.
-------------------- 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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I'll certainly be there (starting Wed morning). Steve Magnanti, Bill Crowley and myself will be working in the SignGold booth, but I always find time to get to the bullpen too. (I get to the show early, spend my lunch breaks there, and SignGold generously lets me participate in the timed jams that raise money for the Salvation Army).
I hope all of you stop by the SignGold booth and say hello. In fact, I hope you all make it a point to stop by the booths of ALL the merchants that support Letterville, and tell them you appreciate it!
Maybe THIS is the year I get my snappy new jacket!!
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This old man plans to be there, they invited me and I find it very hard to turn down an invatation.
-------------------- 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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I'll be in the Bull Pen Thurs. and Fri. mornining....my workshop is Fri. afternoon and I'll be "makin chips" all day Sat.
I'm looking forward, as always, to seeing everyone there.....Ryan, Brush, Diane, Ernie....et all!
Francis Lestingi PHD, will be there too. He's written a lot for the Mags this year....I'm sure he'll be happy for any feedback or questions......BTW he and I will be "carving the bull".....we'll leave the "throwing" to Brian.....lol
Joe, Makin Chips and Havin Fun!
-------------------- Joe Cieslowski Connecticut Woodcarvers Gallery P.O.Box 368 East Canaan CT 06024 jcieslowski@snet.net 860-824-0883 Posts: 2345 | From: East Canaan CT 06024 | Registered: Nov 2001
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I'm going... This is my first sign show... and taking Tramp Warners pinstriping workshop. I'm pretty excited... Any advice? Wear comfortable shoes? Don't take wooden nickles?
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I planned on going, but, a few time sensitive jobs are coming down to the wire and relatives are going to be in the area for a visit. So, there's been a change in those plans - maybe next year.
John, Have a great time! If it's your first tradeshow, you will be a bit overwhelmed. Comfortable walking shoes are a must. I've seen some organized people bring a file cabinet on wheels just to store the the literature you get there. If you're looking for equipment, bring your checkbook. There are "show only" deals to be made. Oh yeah, don't be afraid to ask questions. This is what the show's all about.
Havin' fun,
Checkers
-------------------- a.k.a. Brian Born www.CheckersCustom.com Harrisburg, Pa Work Smart, Play Hard Posts: 3775 | From: Harrisburg, Pa. U.S.A. | Registered: Nov 1998
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OOH I'm so excited! My first sign convention!!! I'm going friday - just talked to a fellow signperson and am bumming a ride with them - I'll be on the lookout for Letterheads - have to print out this string so I can match names with faces!!!
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We will be leaving Wed. night and driving all night to be there Thur. morning. I will be observing in the Bullpen. Hope to see some new faces on this trip.
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Camille and Diane, Where are you guys going to be staying and what are you going to do about a vehicle. I hadn't planned on going but I have been thinking about it now. Usually my husband and I go but he can't this year. I was thinking about flying in.
-------------------- Laura Butler Vision Graphics & Sign 4479 Welch Rd Attica, Mi 48412 Posts: 2855 | From: Attica, Mi, USA | Registered: Nov 2000
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Laura, I live about 2 hrs from A/C so I'm riding with a bunch of airbrush guys - they're driving - I'll be their token vinyl person. Hope you can go.
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TICK! TOCK! TICK! TOCK! TICK! TOCK! TICK! TOCK! TICK! TTICK! TOCK! OCK! TICK! TOCK! TICK! TOCK! TICK! TOCK! TICK! TOCK! TICK! TOCK! IM RUNNING OUT OF TIME TO HAVE EVERY THING DONE SO I CAN LEAVE AT 5 IN THE MORN !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
-------------------- Ryan Young Indocil Art & Design indocil@comporium.net 803-980-6765
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We're supposed to be getting a snow storm Friday and Saturday!!!! Be careful out there: 4-6" supposedly. Poss. flooding in NJ due to the full moon and higher water level.
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Hello All, im packing now, in the car by 6, in A.C. by 5!!! SHHHHHH.... dont mention snow, dont need another last year! Look forward to meeting everyone, hope everyone has a safe trip!
-------------------- Devin Fahie Sebago Signworks Rt. 302, Raymond, Maine 207-655-6622 devin@sebagosignworks.com Posts: 96 | From: Raymond, Maine | Registered: Jun 2003
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Can we ask a favor? Take along your cameras and get some photos of our Letterville gang. We'd also welcome photos of our Letterville Merchants, both face shot close-ups, and perhaps even them at their respective booths.
Have a great time and drive carefully. Those of us stuck in our homes and Letterville will be eagerly waiting for your safe returns.
-------------------- Steve Shortreed 144 Hill St., E. Fergus, Ontario Canada N1M 1G9 519-787-2673
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Great idea Steve. I'll bring my digital camera with me. Only, I don't know all the Letterville Merchants - will they display something that will give it away? Thanks.
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Oh, indeed, and please get a picture of me as I pose briefly at the Letterhead booth in full colonial, Patriot attire with the eye candied- apple sign (made-in-house) that says: "That Red Coats Are Going...".
What the rest of the sign says, who the 'Red Coats' are and what I, personally, will be promoting (if you can call it that) that day--...well, you'll just have to be there, folks.
Look for the the big white steed, though, reigned to the parking lot guard rail next to Santa's reign deers to know, precisely, if and when I've arrive. I'll be browsing around rather swiftly to say hello to everyone there and hand out copies of the 2004 'New Constitution Calender' (which I'm still drafting with some kind and dedicated men of conviction from Philadelphia). Do be there as 'a splendid time is guaranteed for all!'
What the Dickens???
Now who's got a sense of humour? Certainly not I some will say. Well, Humbug then! "We wear the chains we forged in life"; Jacob Marlee.
Be happy!
Kind regards to all,
Fran
-------------------- Fran Maholland Pro Sign NJ Posts: 169 | From: Voorhees, New Jersey | Registered: Feb 2003
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So I take it you'll be going then? If so, that'll be two, yes, two (2) 2004 New Constitution Calanders for you with a centerfold of... well, as I said, you'll just have to be there.
Now, can I/we sign you up for the militia? We honour the company of good, hearty cowboys of the Texas-ilk.
What size tri-corner hat and waist coat fit ye?
Ah, cummon, Ray. If you come to the show, get your attire, calender(s), roll of toilet tissue, and swear the pledge... you can march merrily along with us to Philly next week for an amiable encounter with the opposition who has sent their messenger to make peace with us, share the mutton instead of nuttin'. A hefty time is guaranteed for all!
What say ye, good fellow?
Kind regards,
Fran
-------------------- Fran Maholland Pro Sign NJ Posts: 169 | From: Voorhees, New Jersey | Registered: Feb 2003
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Not to discourage anyone from going, but, drive safe! They're predicting a snow/ice storm for the area. If any of you western Pa. folks get stuck along the way, you're more than welcome to crash for the night. I'm in the phone book.
Cheers,
Checkers
-------------------- a.k.a. Brian Born www.CheckersCustom.com Harrisburg, Pa Work Smart, Play Hard Posts: 3775 | From: Harrisburg, Pa. U.S.A. | Registered: Nov 1998
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"If any of you western Pa. folks get stuck along the way, you're more than welcome to crash for the night. I'm in the phone book."
Man, Check, that's really nice of you to make such a gracious offer. My steed needs oats, though, so it's likely we'll keep ploughing onward until we reach the nearest livery stable for grub and a re-shoing.
You wouldn't be running the 'Bates Motel' now out there Penny way, would you? Hope not! :-)
Check, mate, your good folk. I can tell. Just tell me your first name isn't 'Norman', OK? I'm kidding, of course!
Taxidermy anyone? (3-D signfoam relief, of course!)No hurting the animals, now, right?
Kind regards,
Fran
-------------------- Fran Maholland Pro Sign NJ Posts: 169 | From: Voorhees, New Jersey | Registered: Feb 2003
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Ray wrote (But first read my chubby response to Checkers'):
"I don't know what it is, but I'll take a quart of whatever Fran is drinking."
Tell you what, Ray: Join the Freedom Militia for the 2004 New Constitution and I'll throw in a gallon of the 'One Shot' I've been sniffing on top of the toilet tissue, calender, and colonial garments I promised earlier. You can even be next year's flexible centerfold.
What say ye? Pen the name, mate. Join the cause, which in this instance isn't a result of the smokey-brewed Irish 'Tullamore Dew'...more likely enamel fumes.
It was really 'fumin' at Letterhead a couple of days ago...but the exhaust fans (or exhausted fans) took care of that...and have been out-of-balance ever since.
I, of course, never lose my balance nor wont for to put a smile and/or positive spin on an unfortunate set of circumtances.
Kind regards,
Fran
-------------------- Fran Maholland Pro Sign NJ Posts: 169 | From: Voorhees, New Jersey | Registered: Feb 2003
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Looks like Letterville Residents will be quite the rage in the "Bull Pen" Are they going to be wearing the Letterville "T" shirts as a promotional incentive?
-------------------- PKing is Pat King The Professor of SIGNOLOGY Posts: 3113 | From: Pompano Beach, FL. USA | Registered: Nov 1998
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Fran and I enjoyed a phone call yesterday. During our conversation, I kept getting a feeling of dejevu. You know. That feeling that we had met before. In fact, I know for certain I have never met Fran in person, at least not in this life.
I was still thinking about this as I drifted off to sleep last night. During the night I dreamed I was in a forest. The word Sherwood keeps coming to mind.
In my dream, I was not the same well dressed guy you know today. My garb consisted of a simple brown frock that itched real bad. It's not often that I get the opportunity to wear a dress, so I couldn't resist a peak underneath. The sight of a bright, red thong was a comforting sight.
The time was different, perhaps 15th century. The signs looked old, much like those signs Mike Meyers and Mark Fair make. The typeface was mostly Old English. The same letter style our present day ruff n'tuff bikers and truckers admire. Speaking of signs, I soon discovered I was a business owner myself. My trade was a booth that specialized in healthy fried foods. Everyone addressed me simply as Fryer.
As I stumbled through the foggy image in my brain, I found myself coming across a group of men deep in the woods. The absence of any women made me think I might actually be in Provincetown, Cape Cod or San Francisco.
Their leader was a slight built man with definite preference for the color green. He introduced himself to me as Robert. No. I think it was Robin. Robin spoke in a very eloquent manner that reminded me of those Shakespeare people who hang out in Stratford, Ontario every Spring. Robin went on to explain that he and his group of merry guys were devoted to relieving rich people of software and expensive upgrades. I have no interest in politics at all, but the concept was interesting. Who wouldn't like a free upgrade? My whole body needs an upgrade!
I was just about to accept Robin's invitation to join his family of handsome, strapping young men when a bright flash of light jarred me out of my dream. It was like the flash of a camera. Before long, I was fast asleep again. This morning I awoke well rested with no memory of my adventures in dreamland.
After dragging my butt to the bathroom, and the usual morning rituals, I came into my little computer room and flipped the on switch. Then it appeared! I have no idea how or why, but this photo appeared right in the middle of monitor. Sorta gives ya the chills, eh?
-------------------- Steve Shortreed 144 Hill St., E. Fergus, Ontario Canada N1M 1G9 519-787-2673
They have special hopsitals with people in white suits waiting for people like you to come thru the door.
-------------------- 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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For once I am speechless, without rhyme or verse to capitulate the experience. Tears are trickling down my cheeks whilst my timbers shiver with the delight of your post. Methinks ye took my advise on that William Tell cocktail, that or, ye have been tapping the wine cask a wee bit too often before daily mass. Thus, the rather eloquent and flamboyant imagery of thy sermons.
Fine job, lad. Now pass us that bottle, will ye, or heads will roll!
Kind regards,
Fran
-------------------- Fran Maholland Pro Sign NJ Posts: 169 | From: Voorhees, New Jersey | Registered: Feb 2003
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Further to your catalytic recall of a slumber well-spent, I have but one question for ye:
On said eve on your journey to the wood and encounter with "merry gentlemen", did someone "tuck" ye into thy kip, say Ladie Barb, or didst ye pull the wool over thine own bosom?
There's a difference, ye know, where contingency gives way to the company thereafter.
All tolled (that's 'tolled', not 'trolled'), I'm just glad your real name isn't, under the circumstances, "Shortwick" (as in 'fuse') and that we were able to come to an understand about what is brown and what is green. Also, 'tis comforting to learn that thy dreams are in black and white, and various halftones thereof.
In the times of the ancient Egyptians, builders of the pyramids used to draw reeds as to whom would be chosen to steer the papyrus barge down the Nile to berth. He who drew the the shortest of reeds was awarded the rudder. If the barge went aground under the chosen one's command, thus rendering the papyrus (or 'paper') barge: stationary; the rudder man would be jettisoned overboard to the pirana's.
Centuries later, miles away in the Medieval age, similar mistakes were treated with swift action, the guillotine was invented, and everything above the shoulders was made simple, citing the lack of, especially in religious circles, tolerance. Almost concurrently, there was what came to be known as the "Inquisition"-- ironic to it's nomenclature... no questions were ever asked.
Still later, beyond the known world of that time, in Texas, possibly, and on the American prairies (that's 'prairies'... not 'merry men') a simple catch phrase: "Head 'em up, move 'em out" accompanied by "whip crack", led gentle beasts to their final destinies... leaving "hides", essentially "raw".
Now I guess what I'm saying here is: well, I don't rightly know... for I was merely musing. In any event, I'm just glad that you, Mr. Shortreed--or Fryer, if I may be so kind, did not inherit any of the nasty ways of the ancients and cowpokes. And that you now show some appreciation for Medieval motifs... that is, in theory, not practice.
God rest ye, Steve!
(now I hope you'll have at least one 'fried "green" tomato at your booth, if and when I arrive. I on my white steed, you see, might get lost in the downfall... if you get my snow-drift)
Kind regards,
Fran
-------------------- Fran Maholland Pro Sign NJ Posts: 169 | From: Voorhees, New Jersey | Registered: Feb 2003
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Okay, you guys have us rolling now! this is what happens to people who have in one hand Irish glug (the heated fruit alcohol drink) in one hand and the mineral spirit rag tucked behind the ear...
I knew you lads were insane, but, we now have some tales here, huh?!
Anyway, when you're in the bullpen, a dear friend of mine should be stopping by! His name is Barry Winston, the "Sign Guru"! You may have seen some articles in the sign mags, and he is an LED expert, sign consultant that can wow you. Please show him a good time, as he loves to watch the airbrushing and pinstriping, etc.!
I'm flying next week into NY city to see some of his work in Times Square, which will be a real treat! I haven't been to New York since 72! He told me almost all the neon is gone and replaced with the LED's. I wonder if I'll lose my balance with all the motion! The christmas lights are also in full bloom too, so, I'll have to bring my shades!
Have fun at the signworld!!!! and don't forget those cameras! Wish I were there with you!
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-------------------- 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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My sources (in the wood) and scouts (thereabout) have reported back and are suggesting that the so-called "bright light" or "flash" that awoke you, in fact, may have been the digital minicam of one of the sherif's "rich software makers" marketing people documenting your keen, however abrupt, interest in our champion campaign. Good thing you awoke because either we'd have had you or they (on camera for purposes unbeknown to us). For centuries now it's been understood that matters of the 'Church' and politics don't mix. The picture on your monitor is merely a reminder that we're here for you, mate, if and when you need us. One simply fling an arrow into the air and where it lands, we'll be there.
Kind regards,
Robin Hood or 'The Pirate Don Dirk' Little John or 'Porta' (He' a wee bit potty somtimes) Wil Scarlet (not to be confused with 'The Red Coats')...
...and all the, shall we say, 'Jolly Gents' and their birds; i.e., "ladies"...(ahem) of the Wood. Sounds much better that way, huh?
See ye at the tourney, nay?
-------------------- Fran Maholland Pro Sign NJ Posts: 169 | From: Voorhees, New Jersey | Registered: Feb 2003
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Howdy, again, and pardon...but, on the heels of my last post, I just recieved a couple of e-mails about my 'Pirate Don Dirk' reference or, more corrctly,"Durk" to be sure, and is (some of you may recall) derived from the archive of children's poetry.
For those who enquirered or may be curious(and we shant make habit of this) please allow me to provide it's verse from the purse of Mildred Plew Meigs (now there's a name!)Soon I pledge some eye-candy signwork and more engaging artistic talk, honestly Fyer, but since it's show weekend in AC, and the cat is away... what the hay...here goes:
Pirate Don Durk of Dowdee
Ho, for the Pirate Don Durk of Dowdee! He was as wicked as wicked could be, But oh, he was perfectly gorgeous to see! The Pirate Don Durk of Dowdee.
His conscience, of course, was as black as a bat, But he had a floppety plume on his hat And when he went walking it jiggled - like that! The plume of the Pirate Dowdee.
His coat it was handsome and cut with a slash, And often as ever he twirled his mustache Deep down in the ocean the mermaids went splash, Because of Don Durk of Dowdee.
Moreover, Dowdee had a purple tattoo, And stuck in his belt where he buckled it through Were a dagger, a dirk, and a squizzamaroo, For fierce was the Pirate Dowdee.
So fearful he was: he would shoot at a puff, And always at sea when the weather grew rough He drank from a bottle and wrote on his cuff, Did Pirate Don Durk of Dowdee.
Oh, he had a cutlass that swung at his thigh And he had a parrot called Pepperkin Pye, And a zigzaggy scar at the end of his eye Had Pirate Don Durk of Dowdee.
He kept in a cavern, this buccaneer bold, A curious chest that was covered with mold, And all of his pockets were jingly with gold! Oh jing! went the gold of Dowdee.
His conscience, of course it was crook'd like a squash, But both of his boots made a slickery slosh, And he went throught the world with a wonderful swash, (that's 'swash...not 'swish') Did Pirate Don Durk of Dowdee.
It's sure he was wicked as wicked could be, His sins they outnumbered a hundred and three, But oh, he was perfectly gorgeous to see, The Pirate Don Durk of Dowdee.
Sound like someone we know?
Kind regards,
Fran
-------------------- Fran Maholland Pro Sign NJ Posts: 169 | From: Voorhees, New Jersey | Registered: Feb 2003
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