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I've been trying to determine how to put a mural on the back of my van. I posted about it and got tons of information about new fangled paints that superceed 1-Shot's capabilities.
Most of the terms used are greek to me and I was offered a demo in August at a live meet. That sounded really fascinating. I would like to get rolling on this a bit sooner than that though as I have only one coat of paint on the lettering on the side of van. I need to finish that out but was hoping to have the mural tie in with it with the final tah dah stuff. That means I need to snap this mural together before I starve to death hehehe!
I'm offering to pack up my van and invade anybody's space to observe what ever I could possibly learn before I invest in a lotta stuff I don't find is for me, so to speak. I would like to learn all the safety measures and see how others steer this stuff.
I don't want to be a burden to anybody, so I will feed myself and pay for anything i use. Also, I did sleep in the driver's seat in my van the first night we arrived at Pat King's meet. I figure, this trip I won't tote a pastle o' young un's with me so I could stretch out in the back. Other than that, and Mark Fair's hog Callin Contest/Dixie Meet...I haven't packed up my sign kit and chased the horizon in forever...just the thought of it makes me feel 20 years younger! hehehe!
I'll understand if everybody is too busy with work picking up this time of year...but I would be sooooooo grateful if anyone wants to share anything I could use to feed myself in the future.
I am ecstatic about the translucent options to enhance the look of the water and the pearl sounds fun too!
I read Joe Pribish's post and like Joey says, this is a lot more than just fartin around. I seriously want to know all I can about it.
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Well, Joey, I thought long and hard about that. I determined that if I walk in there stupid they won't refer me as much as if I drove by and dropped off some cards and a pic of my mural to show off.
There are two that I know of in the area that lay paint on a vehicle worthy of my standards. I used to letter and stripe race cars and some of the body shops around here just don't get it, if ya cut yer finger on the paint job, it ain't worth lettering...LOL! (You know, the floaties in the surface...sheesh!) That's partly why I quit doing them, that and I got an attitude about squatting in oil slicks fer a living. It sure pays good, but yuck-gross, nasty floors.
I put my portfolio on-line so I wouldn't have to tote it around anymore hahaha!
I do have rolls of film I haven't had developed...out of 30 couple I have maybe 8 rolls left that didn't get lost in the move or eaten by the dog. It's just not sompn I've been able to remember to address.
-------------------- aka:Cisco the "Traveling Millennium Sign Artist" http://www.franciscovargas.com Fresno, CA 93703 559 252-0935 "to live life, is to love life, a sign of no life, is a sign of no love"...Cisco 12'98 Posts: 3576 | From: Fresno, Ca, the great USA | Registered: Dec 1998
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How long is a piece of string? Hahaha! How much do ya charge fer a sign? Hahaha!
Seriously though, it depends on the offers Cisco, I'm willing to go where ever. After I posted this, I thought, wouldn't it be so kewl to have my trip toss me in Oklahoma at Fred's meet?
I did speak with Bob Harper, in Galena, Missouri, the other day and told him I would come out and visit soon. I talked to Benji and asked if he wanted to meet Bob Harper, he might be free for the day.
So, I reckon it's in the air and I'll grab onto anything that comes my way.
There's a saying,
If you can dream it, you can build it. If you can touch it, it is yours!
(No, that does mean I'm willing to trade sexual favors for my lessons!)
Just that I'm wiling to do what has to be done. The urgency in my getting this done way before August is that I would really like to have a shot at atending the Sydney meet this October. If I could swing enough income by then, I could stay a few months and work with a few of my pals there! There is so much to learn and I would love to just get away from this keyboard and really see the world with my own two eyes.
C'mon Cisco, you know what I'm saying here, you did this awhile ago! Hehehe! Any tips? I've got a big ball of string wadded up here! LOL!
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Linda, yes I do know what you mean about traveling and also what's it like to be on the road, I was out there for 4 months having been an invited guest from folks here on the BB was an honor. If you come out this way, consider Mi Casa es su Casa and don't worry you don't have to trade favors for what ever I can show you. I have a few tricks up my sleeve, maybe not as great as some of these sharp cats around here, but I manage to survive and put beans and tortillas on the table. My phone number is at the bottom of this reply, if you're really going to make this run, double check your vehicle and make sure everything is running smoothly. Tires, battery, shocks, oil change, plugs, belts, hoses, raditator, flash lights etc. Not sure what kind of van you have, but have it checked throughly very important. Also I see you have a cell phone thats a big plus, because I didn't have one when I was out there. Now I see they have different phone programs where you can be anywhere in the USA and it's like a local call. If you don't have that, it would be great to have. Let me see what else...oh take plenty of film you will see alot of things, not sure how much traveling you've done so I'll leave it at that. Just let me know with a couple days in advance that you'll be coming by. Take lot of music with you, are you traveling with a friend or solo, sometimes that road can get boring.
p.s. I edited this because I forgot a good thing to take is a Journal, and a tape recorder, I didn't have one of those either, saves lot of writing time. I think you'll have a great ride, and to answer your question... GO FOR IT!! we only live once, enjoy life to it's fullest and if your dream is to travel, then turn your dream into a reality. I didn't regret my road trip. If I had a nice chunk of money and things set up here, I think I would go back to Habana, Cuba and then to Australia.
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yo linda, sounds like your in for an adventure
i got lots more detail on the october meet (sydney) last night from the dynamic duo (aka the hosts John n Paul Jordan) and so will start building the info pages on the weekend
we spoke of you and cisco while eating pizza and shooting a game or too of pool and John reminded me that the reason they called this meet an 'international event' is that he really wanted to encourage as many up-overs to attend as possible. one reason for this is the wonderfull times (and people) John has experianced up north and wishes to recipricate, he and Paul truly believe in the comunity which is letterheads world wide. another is that they think you lot will really have a blast when you make it down our way.
personally i am really looking forward to showing you lot around my little nightmare (you'd have to see my workshop to understand) hehehe
now if we could just get steve n barb down here that would be heaven eh
so linda, do whatever it is you have to to make it... ok!
cheers gail
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You are a great guy to be so generous! Thank you so! I was pleasantly surprised to see all the things I'll need to think of. I will have to pick up an adapter to charge my phone, and I do have a digital camera, a plug, and software to download the proggie...I could run that, send the pics to my email addy and having shown hubby how to post em on my website...right before I drive away the software can be deleted and I can leave things as I found them <grin> ir not. I could do the film and stand in line at Wally Worlds across the country, but I need to save money when I can.
I'll need to acquire these things before I leave...
- Sounds like I'll need a new wardrobe, I've never owned a helmet before! I'm already thinking how I could deck it out to match the van hehehe!
- the cell phone adapter
- case of oil, belts, spare radiator hose, etc to keep the van rollin
- more a luxury, but a tape recorder would be practical! Fun, if everybody I visited got in on it!
- stock the cooler with juice and finger food
I could tote a banner to be signed by all my instructors! That could be auctioned off for Letterheads. it could also double as my report card! hahaha!
Surely you don't think I'm putting all this together just cuz I'm bored do ya? You challenged me mate! I'm takin it personal! <grin> Plus a little promotion for your meet can't hurt eh?
Besides, Jon promised to take me out to dinner and give me some work to do, and I've billiards details to straighten Bloke out on!
I'm savin up for a big stick to carry whilst I'm over there so I don't get ate by spiders! Have you any catalogues/prices on big sticks? hehehe!
As for your meet, I'm studying here in the US of A to be ready for all the wonderful things I've seen drift over the pond, talent-wise. I never got to go to college, but by-cracky I wanna make up for it now!
Stephen,
That sounds like a sweet offer, but I think I'm making my way to Bob Harper's house, as I told him I would soon, he doesn't live anywhere close to Canada, but in Galena, Missouri. I thought after hangin up with Bob, wow, think of all the shops I would pass by, and they not knowing I'm out here on a lonely highway, waving as I whoosh by. I prayed about it and now it looks like it might really happen!
But, you never know, so, if I can call you several days ahead of time, if need be, I'd be honored to accept your offer! I've seen some of your work comleted, I'd be happy to watch you knock sompn out with a little explanation about what might blow up if,...and how cool sompn is when you know how.
My hubby did say earlier today, "I won't recognise you when you get back with all the signatures on the van!" I told him, "When I get back home, I'll honk the horn and come in humming the Partridge Family theme tune hehehe!" ...hence the idea of the mural / banner, I'm not auctioning off my van! hehehe!
All of this is one of those excersises in faith, for me...toss your intent upwards and watch the whole thing come together!
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This is exactly what I have been wanting to do! Ever since my new found freedom of divorce a few years ago, I've wanted to travel the world, USA, & hook up with as many people that would take me in, & learn as much as I can from all the talented people that are out there. I have a few $$ saved up, but just can't seem to get up enough "nads" to do it. I have attended as many Letterhead meets as my schedule, & wallet will allow. But the call of the open road begs me. I know that one day this freedom & opportunity will be gone, & I get mad at myself for not just doing it. If u pass thru Fla. I have 2 spare rooms here. I might make u mow the lawn, or paint the house, but what are friends for?! Will paint for food. U go girl!
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Hay Linda... If you go to Stephens...you can stop by NewYork on your way. I have a life size fiberglass horse sitting in my shop right now.. It will be part of a "horses on parade" charity fundraiser in SyracuseNY.. It will be sprayed and airbrushed with automotive paints..as this is what the planners have requested. Yew kin haap..n git some sperience if ya wanna I have a most interesting design to reproduce on this stylish nag...She's gonna sparkle with about 122 other horses.. Its gonna be a fun project! Soups on! So's a fire!
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WEll Go for it Linda!! wherever the open road takes you. But just be careful! Be safe.....and have fun.
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Michael Boone, We have had the Pelicans on Parade here in Lafeyette since early last year. There are some outstanding examples of painting skills. John Zant got an acknowlegment on his participation in that program recently.
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Sorry I let this post drop, for a bit, copped a migraine for a spell. That over, I wish to reply again.
I just bid on a wall job this morning, so not sure about when I could take off.
Michael,
That sounds like so much fun, no matter what type of paint is used! I wish I was already up there! I love carousel horses, have a small collection started already, hehehe. I have a friend in Pennsylvania, whom I talked to the other night, and she's anxious to see me again. It's been 14 years.
I think I need to get this wall job done so I can get my tickets to Sydney bought and have plenty of money for roadtrip purposes.
I realize my "offer" is sudden and imposing in nature. I really did not want to be a burden anywhere. I'll give it a week or two and let folks think about it and maybe I can plan this trip more efficiently. I do need to go to Galena, Missouri.
I'll post again with an itinerary of sorts, as I get sorted out here. Hitting the road with a couple of hundred dollars wouldn't be as practical as 10 times that. I'd like to be able to purchase the protective wear first, as well. Does anybody have any links to that type of thing?
Luke, I may be able to hit Florida, if nothing else, around the time of the meet that John Smith is putting on in March. Amy wants to play with my wacom tablet, hehehe. Not to dis your offer, but I'll be set-up to sleep in the van. I'll leave less stuff behind that way, just let me know when I can sneak into the shower without bumpin into somebody, hehehe! Ooh, and when the coffee is ready!
Luke, do you have experience with automotive paints? I can mow grass like it was goin outta style. I do it here, hubby thinks it's kewl!
I've got to get back to work now, I'll check back in later today and tonight. Till then, Happy Trails where ever you go!
PS - here's a link for anybody toying with the idea of going to the Sydney meet. Once you see how cheap it is to go, you may decide to go for it! I did! <grin>
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Linda bring your husband with you. While you're mowing the lawn, he could be painting the house! I don't have any experience with automotive materials either. I have a friend that does body work & paints alot of Harleys. He is willing to tell, or show me whatever he knows. Seems our schedules never coincide though. From what everyone tells me, it's really not too complicated. I am planning on being at John's meet in March. See you there!
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Thank you soooo much! I'll definitely keep you in mind! I'm waiting to hear from the sign shop with the wall job! With that done, I can pheasably make the trip...I can't wait! I'm so excited, I've been wearing myself out just thinking about it!
Luke,
Hubby is married to UPS so I'm not gonna get to tote him anywhere for 20 more years (.
Me? Paint houses? You got to be kidding!
No really, I've done some interior "house painting" before. I've always wanted to paint a house to look like a log cabin though hehehe!
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Linda, Are you going to have a post going about your stops? Are you going to call it "Linda's Dream coming true"? You definitely need an atlas to plan. I printed pages of maps from Columbus to Fred's so that part is covered. Located the motel too. Plus I plan on getting a trip tik from AAA. I will include Galena, MO. I had looked it up before and it should be easy to get to. Glad to be traveling with you. And we can look out for each other as we travel. Looking forward to your Dream and Katie's Adventure! And everyone who will be at Fred's meet. Keep us posted of your planned stops, Debbie
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Hey Linda! Come on over to Mass Mayhem the first weekend in May sure to be lots of talent to spread around and lots of fun too!
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it sounds that way Ken, but hubby's birthday is in May, have to let you know later on that one. I know Jenny has some surgery scheduled for spring break.
Deb,
I hope I'm close to Ohio when it comes time to head to fred's hehehe!
As soon as I can sort all the invites out, I'll post an itinerary of sorts. Kinda defeats the purpose of just throwin myself out there, but que sera sera! LOL!
I thought I'd give it a week or two and get all the work I could done first, then I could go to Fred's via Galena and hit the big dusty from there! You'll have to hit chat sometime and we can decide where to hook up while we have our atlases opened up.
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I love road trips - I love to drive. If I could make a living doing it, I'd switch. In the old junk I drive it's a challenge as well as a pleasure to tour the country. A friend of mine in Missouri said he'd pay my expenses there if I'd like to come visit him -- I said "To heck with THAT - I can get there - you pay me to get BACK!" I used to really enjoy getting off the main highways and hit all the small towns and walk into the sign shops, back when they were all paint shops. Amazing to me how so many people learned how to do this job without formal schooling. A few even learned it very well. I never walked into a shop without learning something. I don't see myself poking my head into any stickerhead stores, though - it would make it a looooong trip, indeed. Good luck on your adventure, and have fun!
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Thank you for the well wishes! I'm really going to enjoy it! I wish more folks could do this, it's just too much fun and there's so much to learn and do!
Ken,
I looked at a calendar after I got off the puter and realized hubby's birthday is the tuesday after your meet. I don't know that I would have enough time to drive down and get here in time without driving straight through (no sleep) and then passing out for a day when I got here.
Deb,
I went to the meets page to register for Fred's meet, and it looks like I missed the deadline. (insert deflated sigh here) but maybe we could still see Bob together?
We can still see Bob. And my Aunt in MO said you are more then welcome to sleep there too. I just got off the phone from talking to her. Don't give up on Fred's meet! If Katie can make it I believe you can too. Do not give up on the dream that is so close. As Katie says, "Let your spirit soar, and your soul fly". You belong there too.
See you soon Silver Eagle,
Debbie
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I emailed Fred and told him I understand that he put the dead line up there for a reason, but if it's not throwing any thing out of whack, I'm willing to send the money and registration in right away!
I really loved all the emails you've sent me, about not giving up on this...I just didn't want to put anybody out.
I'll email you as soon as I hear sompn, either way!
Thank you so much for all your generosity...you are so sweet to extend yourself this much! I'm crossing all my fingers and toes, and this ain't easy, ever tried to peel potatoes with yer toes crossed? LOL! (Yes, I meant fingers, just checkin)
Thank you again EVERYONE for the beautiful support and encouragement you've shown! See you out there somewhere!
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