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I know it is still six months and a whole snow filled winter away, but, I want you guys that may have thoughts of attending to think about this...... I want to have some of you very talented individuals to entertain the thought of doing a workshop in your field of expertise. i.e. (Pat N.) a carved and gilded pineapple, (Amy B.) letters and logos cut out with the RotoZip, (P.King) hand lettering, (Timi) freehand at most anything, (Cheryl) handcarved seashell, (Judy P.) car windshield lettering, (Don H.) hanging from a bo'sons chair on a freakin water tower, (R.T.) airbrushing techniques, (Steve & Barb) get us all involved in the new HeadTV and LetterHeads membership drive. (volunteer)business techniques, (volunteer) computer skills, etc, etc, etc, Get my drift ??? There are a LOT of folks that have sent me e-mails or have called that are new to the trade and want to learn new techniques ...... just as WE were at one time !!! So, in about 4 months I will be sending out the printed "game plan" to all who give me a mailing address. And, I, personally, will be the host and COOK for some very fine "down home" cooking the old fashioned way..... on a 1930 Home Comfort wood burning stove !!!! So, plan now, and make the effort to attend the "Spring Fling, A Gathering of Craftsmen" ..... March 22,23 & 24 2002.
'Cause, you see.... it's like this . . .. I tore the sign off my shop, sawed it up and chunked it in the TRASH !!!
Please, make plans now .. . hope to see you then !!!
-------------------- John Smith Kings Bay Signs (Retired) Kissimmee, Florida
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In reviewing photos from Duck Soup.It seems I am quite proficient at "talking"ie:lies,stories,jokes trivia,bragging,and what not.IF you are not going to be the one that has this duty.I would be willing to provide my services in this area!
-------------------- PKing is Pat King The Professor of SIGNOLOGY Posts: 3113 | From: Pompano Beach, FL. USA | Registered: Nov 1998
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John, I think Pat would assume the role, assigned or not. If R.T. does the airbrush seminar, can we film it and run it back in slow motion, so we can actually see what he does? If I could add a segment to the meet - how about odd tools and timesavers that we've all developed over the years. Lots of people at Duck Soup had never seen a Roto-Zip until you showed up with one. I have a home-made plastic heater/bender that's kinda cool, and I'm sure lots of folks have similar market-expanders to share, as well as simple methods of doing daily tasks. I find that after a Letterhead meet, some of the best tips I pick up are ways of streamlining mundane elements of the biz and products I didn't know existed. Looking forward to your meet. Let me know if I can help in any way.
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Roto Zip? I missed that one!(must have been off talking) John;The recipe that Duckette send you was missing some ingredients such as:Fresh web feet(2)with (1)duck bill added for flavor.Already thinking of a "painted" carved wood panel.Now all I need is the design. Thanks for the theme in which work with see Ya there
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-------------------- PKing is Pat King The Professor of SIGNOLOGY Posts: 3113 | From: Pompano Beach, FL. USA | Registered: Nov 1998
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I plan to keep my "chair" on the ground this time, but I would be more than happy to be the official "watcher and learner" of all of the great demos that are going to take place.
-------------------- 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.
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Sounds great John! I will be happy to do whatever I can. After all that's what Letterheads are all about...sharing our knowledge. Judy
-------------------- Judy Pate Signs By Judy Albany, Georgia USA 229-435-6824
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Well John, it is sounding better and better. This is going to be a great opportunity to learn. Think I'll spend less time talking and more at work this time. Just keep the "Old Quacker" away from me so I can consentrate!
-------------------- Kathy Joiner River Road Graphics 41628 River Road Ponchatoula, La.70454
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Are ya up to giving us a silk screen demo? You've been huffin those inks fer a living for quite a while now. I'd be happy learning just what you've forgotten in all these years, not to mention, what you can remember! You make it look so easy! I'll bring some T-shirts this time!
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Grab Timi for pictorials, he is super in that field. I would like to help out wherever I can with lettering (the old fashioned way), carving and even pictorials. Sounds like this could be a memorable meet.
-------------------- 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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Monte Jumper said it best: {"Work Shops" can't be a better way to glean an intense education in a short period of time. You will find that these "workshops" are generally made up of the most zealous of our band of gypsies"}. So, with that in mind, I am structuring my meet more towards an "organized" show and tell atmosphere. Now, those of you that have a particular skill and would like to strut yer stuff..... now is the time!! And, like Sonny said, maybe show off some unique tools you have perfected out of the most ordinary materials. A few years ago, I attended a meet where John Cox and Gary Anderson gave a short workshop. Those two hours stick with me more than anything I have ever learned. WOW... this is gonna be FUN !!!!
-------------------- John Smith Kings Bay Signs (Retired) Kissimmee, Florida Posts: 822 | From: Central Florida - The Sunshine State | Registered: Jan 2000
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Here we go again! I still haven't gotten a decent nights sleep since PKings meet and now here you go, stirrin' the pot for another awesome adventure!
I'm happy to contribute whatever I can, possibly something like; How to carve without chizels! On the line of what Sonny said, you'd be amazed at what you can come up with in a pinch...
Looking forward to seeing the 'not-so-tall' Judy paint windshields.
Cher.
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Cheryl Lucas a/k/a "Shag" on mIRC Vital Signs & Graphics, Etc. Cape Coral, Florida 239-574-4713 VSignsNgraphics@aol.com
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