I've been active in the Letterheads since '95 and have met so many amazing and talented people. I can't count the number of states I've been to and have seen work that was a privilege to see. What great memories.
I know it's hard to believe but I'm going to keep this short....
Thanks to Steve and Barb for making much of this possible and thanks to all the good friends I've made over the years for your sincere friendship, caring and help.
Good health and happiness to you all.
Joe,
Still makin chips and havin fun!
Posted by Pat Welter (Member # 785) on :
Gosh Joe not sure if this is just good bye from this board or your rear-tiring...what ever the case I hope we can meet up some day...Pat
Posted by Bob Rochon (Member # 30) on :
It's only human nature to wonder why you're leaving and what you are leaving, but seeing as you kept it short, then I guess I will to.
Bye Joe! have a safe journey Posted by old paint (Member # 549) on :
GOODBY JOE........MEOMYO....WE GOTA GO..MEOMYO)))))
Posted by Tony McDonald (Member # 1158) on :
Hopefully you're just chippin' us Have always enjoyed your posts, and learned a thing or two along the way. Thank you.
Posted by Dave Grundy (Member # 103) on :
It was nice meeting you a couple of times Joe!
I hope that whatever is in your future is positive and that you continue enjoying life.
Posted by Don Hulsey (Member # 128) on :
Hate ta see ya go Joe. Even if ya do quit makin signs ya could still stop by now and then.
Posted by Dale Feicke (Member # 767) on :
Good to meet and talk to you, Joe. Hopefully, this is a good and positive move, a way to just fade off into the sunset.
Whatever your reasons, God's speed, good health, and good luck in whatever you do.
Posted by Joe Cieslowski (Member # 2429) on :
Thanks everyone!
No mystery here......still makin my house #'s and as busy as I need to be.
I've picked up my fly rod again and I'm hitting the trout streams around here and having a blast.
I've seen many who were very active on this forum just disappear and always wondered?????
So, I'm well, still workin and enjoying what time is left to me. I just wanted to give all my friends (you) a shout out and offer my thanks for many good times and wish you all the best.
I'll poke in here once in awhile and I'll always have my door open for any letterhead to just pop in and say hi.
Hope that splains it better...
Be well and keep in touch,
Joe
Makin Chips and Havin Fun!
Posted by Glenn Taylor (Member # 162) on :
What Bob said. Gonna miss ya.
Posted by Raymond Chapman (Member # 361) on :
Joe, the carving you did for me still hangs proudly over my desk. Thanks for all the nice conversations we had together.
It won't be long before I'll be joining you, minus the fishing. No patience for that. I'll spend my time writing and painting (clouds and trees).
Posted by Rodger MacMunn (Member # 4316) on :
Joe ....... thanks for all the guidance & inspiration over the years. Have fun fishin'.......
Posted by Duncan Wilkie (Member # 132) on :
Joe !!!!!!! It's been a pleasure meeting you on a number of occasions. You truly have the Letterhead spirit, and are a master carver. Have fun fish'n friend.
Posted by bill riedel (Member # 607) on :
Way to go Joe, do what you want when you want. It is nice to hear you are living out your dream. I admire the hand carved monogram you made for me every day. Lots of good memories over the years.
Posted by Jean Shimp (Member # 198) on :
Hate to see you go Joe, but glad things are going well and you are enjoying life. Thanks for all the good tips you've given us and please drop in and say hello often.
Posted by Neil D. Butler (Member # 661) on :
Good Luck Joe, I hope the fish are Biting... All the best!
Posted by Bob Sauls (Member # 11321) on :
Joe, what you have taught me has shaped how I do things. I sincerely thank you. God Bless you in your journey.
Posted by Craig Sjoquist (Member # 4684) on :
Enjoy Joe ..& was great meeting ya & learning so much in a short time.... thank you
Posted by Sal Cabrera (Member # 1236) on :
Good Luck Joe, and If you ever around here fishing please stop by and say Hi.
Posted by Randy Campbell (Member # 2675) on :
Thanks for the Knowledge Joe and remember when your back is against the trees "Rollcast"
Posted by Rick Sacks (Member # 379) on :
hey, Chips, I hope the fishing is sweet and see you here or hopefully someday knocking on my door.
Posted by Joe Cieslowski (Member # 2429) on :
Thanks again everyone!
Tight lines!
Joe,
Makin Chips and Havin Fun!
Posted by Si Allen (Member # 420) on :
Hey Joe ... do you sharpen the hooks?
Posted by Sonny Franks (Member # 588) on :
I, too, have a beautiful carved Joe Chips sign above my desk that I enjoy seeing every day. Go catch some fish and quit scaring us like this - ****, I thought you were dying or something.....
Posted by Deb Fowler (Member # 1039) on :
Joe,
You've been such an inspiration to all of us. It was good to finally meet you in person at one of the meets.
Enjoy your life, and remember letterville is not far away to drop in every now and then; my iife took some turns due to back injury but I still come in and check up on what's going on, glad I caught your post.Good luck.
Posted by Judy Pate (Member # 237) on :
Joe, catch a lot of fish and enjoy your retirement! It was great to meet you and learn a thing or two about carving too!
[ June 09, 2014, 01:22 PM: Message edited by: Judy Pate ]
Posted by Ian Stewart-Koster (Member # 3500) on :
Take care & have fun!
Posted by Bobbie Rochow (Member # 3341) on :
I am very happy for you Joe, & I think I know how you feel! My health has made sign making more difficult for me, & painting pictures in the woods much easier! That's what I'd like to be doing all the time.
Posted by Tony Vickio (Member # 2265) on :
Later! Posted by Rusty Bradley (Member # 6938) on :
Joe...hope the fish are biting for you and not the mosquitoes...I'm also kicking back a little more myself these days...working in the yard and kayaking the local rivers...Donna wants me to retire entirely but when something has been so much a part of your life for so long...and something you enjoy as well...it would be near impossible to entirely give it up...I hope you never stop making those amazing carved gems you're so famous for...I especially appreciate and admire the many nature themes...the ones I've seen are remarkable.
Posted by Dave Sherby (Member # 698) on :
Ohhhh that looks like fun. Got to get my fly rod fixed. Good luck Joe and keep on...
Posted by Susan Banasky (Member # 1164) on :
Joe...nice to do what you love while you are able....very smart man for making fishing a priority! I am so happy that you are doing it on your terms. I have watched you carve and you are amazing at your craft. All the best, I have enjoyed your posts and love your work. Be Happy.
Posted by Joy Kjer (Member # 3026) on :
Well Joe, this has turned into quite a goodbye party in your honor! Thanks for sharing your carving knowledge over the years. Enjoy the fishing, tight lines!
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