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just to follow on the back of what jill posted about a headcount, it is hard to try and cater for people when you dont know any numbers till the last minute ,,,,, as we are over the pond it may not be so bad,as you will have to plan ahead for an overseas visit ,does anyone have an inclination at this point if they will be over this neck of the woods in MAY 2006,for the tickle.???? The Dreadnought Hotel has changed hands recently and they would like to know how many rooms we would require ,I would like to book the whole place but without any idea of expected attendees it is difficult to judge, they have 93 rooms ,,,lets fill it up with letterheads,,all those letterheads out there who have been hosts, you know what its like , it's difficult without any input from those who want to come and party, how much food, paint, goodies, door prizes, the list is endless. Add your name to this heading if you want to come over to "a Tickle in the Trossachs .
Tickle me in for May, and I would like to stay at the Dreadnought.
I have a feeling this is going to be a well attended Letterhead meet. It could be a real blow out. Since the Peri's very succesfull meet, and so many heads seeing what they missed, you might be surprised with a large head count.
I'll see you then.
Joe
-------------------- Joe Crumley Norman Sign Company 2200 Research Park Blvd. Norman, OK 73069 Posts: 1428 | From: 2200 Research Park Blvd. | Registered: Sep 2001
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Count me in stewart and I am working on getting famous Mazeppa Goofballs to come along....I'm sure some of them cannot get a passport because of their past, but we'll try....Crackhead Bob, Bun, Troubles, Elmer, Juanita, etc, etc. I am on a conquest to get other Letterheads to come and see why I go back to Scotland every year......The Beauty of it, the people, the comedy, the food, it goes on and on.......
The well traveled and season veteran, John Jordan, and I, had a discussion during the Muster regarding Letterheads and traveling........If you planned on a trip to Scotland without a Letterhead Meet, think of the expense that you would encounter.....Yes, the Pound is MUCH stronger than the Dollar, when you exchange money you willl lose some, but look at what you get! Being overseas with other Letterheads to help you navigate around and see the sights and be with the common folk for a majority of the time, sure, you'll go to the Touristy stuff, but for the most part you will be on your own time and will be able to do as you please. here's the kicker...John and I agreed..it's a Write-off for the business!!! What are you waiting for?
Call you're travel agent NOW, and book into Glasgow International Airport. Order the tickets as soon as you can(Try Iceland Air)and get ready for a Great time!
-------------------- Mike Meyer Sign Painter 189 1st Ave n P.O. Box 3 Mazeppa, Mn 55956
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I would sure like to be there Sewart, but the recent NY trip has dented the old wallet a bit. I will try to squirrel away some change and see if I can't make it over......I'll let you know for sure as far in advance as I can.
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I know I want to go, but from what I hear, it's better to book your flight at the beginning of the year. If I am wrong let me know. But I do have a passport and ready to rock and roll! Scotland sounds exciting!!
-------------------- 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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Stewart, I'm making plans to be there,with my hubby (Roger)along too. Seems I missed a great meet in Greece, I'm not going to miss this one! Stewart, I hear you need some more southern drawl lessons, anyway.
-------------------- Judy Pate Signs By Judy Albany, Georgia USA 229-435-6824
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thanks for the feedback guy's it's what we need
Dont know who you get to sleep with Matt but i'm sure you will be o.k on your own by then.ha ha
joe ,glad to welcome you on board also, we hope this is going to be a well attended meet as we have lots of great times planned, details ,all in good time ,
Uncle letterhead himself ,,,,,a meet wouldnt be right if you werent there big guy,,, you the man....you can shake them up ,,, oh the banter,,ha ha ha
Dale can you imagine not being here ,,,how scary start saving all your shrapnell in a big jar ,,
hey man you gotta be here FranCisco McVargas from the clan chicano man , hey you'll fit in with the natives prontoman,
judy ,,welcome to you and your husband whatsisname ,,,you did miss out in Greece we had a blast ..see you next year..
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McVargas hahahahaha now that's funny! I have never seen my name spelled like that, but when I come back from Scotland I want a sign like that to hang on my wall. Well let em know the Chicanos have arrived, they'll probably say there's goes the neighborhood hahahahahahah
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-------------------- 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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Is that Rod Tickle in the Trossachs? That guy's everywhere. Must fly around on his airbrush. Anyone know how to post a cartoon on this bull board -- I have one of Rod. I know it's off the subject but I didn't make up the name either...
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-------------------- Bob Parsons 907-258-6283 rparsons@gci.net Posts: 118 | From: Anchorage, AK / USA | Registered: Aug 1999
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Posted for Bob. I called it Rod Tickle Around the World! Judy
-------------------- Judy Pate Signs By Judy Albany, Georgia USA 229-435-6824
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-------------------- Joe Crumley Norman Sign Company 2200 Research Park Blvd. Norman, OK 73069 Posts: 1428 | From: 2200 Research Park Blvd. | Registered: Sep 2001
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The airlines don't usually figure out something 7 months away, so it better to just call an agent and see what they got and tell them to write YOUR NUMBER on a POST-IT and put it on their screen when a Good Price deal comes up! Sometimes even a Flight to England first, then to Glasgow is a sheaper way to go....I HAVE BEEN THERE< DONE THAT..IT WORKS.
Let's see what shakes out with Northwest and Delta and who is gonna go bankrupt next....... Tickle me Stewart....Oh the BANTA
-------------------- Mike Meyer Sign Painter 189 1st Ave n P.O. Box 3 Mazeppa, Mn 55956
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Count Adam and I in of course. We wouldn't miss it.
-------------------- Sarah May AMP Studios 205 S. Sangamon St. Lincoln, IL 62656 217-735-9939 sarah@ampstudio.net Posts: 22 | From: Lincoln, IL | Registered: Jul 2004
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The way I understand it, Airlines bundle tickets in three month groups. They parcel these out to Tour Agencies, Charters, Special Discount Agencey's, ets, setting a percentage for us regular travlers. At the end of this perior, they sell off the ballance. These are discounted is very reasonable costs and can be used at anytime.
Like you, I travel continually outside the USA and managed to do it on my own using "Orbitz" and "Cheap Tickets".
The big question for me is the future Rate Increase due to upward oil prices. For this reason it may pay to buy early.
The current cost to Gatwick from Okc. is $560. (Round Trip) taxes, & fees not included. This is an eleven hour trip with one stop.
Aren't we so lucky to have all these options.
Joe
-------------------- Joe Crumley Norman Sign Company 2200 Research Park Blvd. Norman, OK 73069 Posts: 1428 | From: 2200 Research Park Blvd. | Registered: Sep 2001
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We can also assure you all that you will have Hassle free pick ups from Glasgow Airport Whatever day you arrive. If you arrive a few days before the meet or wish to stay a few days at the end we will make sure you are picked up and returned at your convenience. Glasgow city centre is only 10 minutes away and the venue is about a 50 minute Drive so just let us know a couple of days before you arrive. Any other requests just let us know. If there is something us Scots can do well its hold a party so what are you waiting for....
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Stewart, The Fabulous Furry Franks Family will be there as long as Delta Airlines doesn't go belly-up. I've always wanted my trossach tickled......
-------------------- www.signcreations.net Sonny Franks Lilburn, GA 770-923-9933 Posts: 4115 | From: Lilburn, GA USA | Registered: Feb 1999
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"Free Wheelin' Franks" is what the Chicks called Sonny at the Beach in Greece....I was floating next to him...(I can't swim)
The famed Glasga Airport, how I love it so....Make SURE that when you tell Stewart your arrival time..MAKE SURE DOUBLE SURE that you tell him the time in MILITARY TIME...example."Hey Stewart, pick me up at 6:30 Glasga Airport!" Mr. McLaren sits at the gate very early in the morning to wait and wait, and wait.....no Minnesota fat boy...hummmmmmm...I wonder if he meant 6:30 PM? Those damn Americans! 18:30 would have been the correct time to tell him as the Uk and Europe use military time.. Ask Stewart about this...hahahahaha
ya bass
-------------------- Mike Meyer Sign Painter 189 1st Ave n P.O. Box 3 Mazeppa, Mn 55956
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hey Bob ,nice toon man,,tickle will i'm sure be,,well,, tickled,ha ha ,,how the heel are you big fella? hope all is well at your end ,,
Scotty boy has it right too..... we will pick up from the airport at your request ,give us a buzz when you know your arrangements.
welcome on board to the fabulous furry franks family ,and also to our new German speaking scotsmen friends from Bavaria, welcome Manfred and Marcus
yes,,,,just to cap off what uncle letterhead said ,we opperate the 24HOUR clock ,so sitting in Glesga airport for a plane that didnae come was pish, but we can laugh about it now, it's all part of this fantastic adventure being a letterhead, good times only, ha ha ha ha.
volunteers to keep an eye, on the boy MacVargas he looks like he could be up to mischeif,,,,, any takers???????
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The McLanes of Mcjackflashsigns are doing all they can to be there.....we'll start with getting our passports, while working on getting time off for McDawn and the Mckids......(McJulia & McAndrew) Unless you have a tipi for us, we'll want to stay with everyone at the Hotel...how could anyone miss this event?....we'll keep you posted on our progress!!!!
-------------------- Steve Lane jackflashsigns 19894 Yonge Street Holland Landing ON (905) 886-9656 jackflashsigns@rogers.com Posts: 34 | From: Holland Landing ON (serving the GTA for over 30 years) | Registered: Jul 2005
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I was saving all my change for my 50th b-day in Paris but one year early in Scotland is starting to sound like a much better idea. It seems that once you start Letterheading no other vacations really make any sense.
Hey Bob, my Rod Tickle drawing is on Judy's words too. How did you fix that?
-------------------- Carole Bersin Carole Bersin Painting 3527 24th Av S, Minneapolis, Mn 55406 cbersin@visi.com Posts: 211 | From: Minneapolis, Mn USA | Registered: May 2005
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I'll be coming Stewart, might bring the misses too, already feeling withdrawal symtoms from Greece, looking forward to meeting up again.
You don't have anyof those funny little greek style toll booths on the way out of Glasgow, the ones you maintain a contant 70 miles an hour up to the barrier which goes up automatically at the last minute, a little experience I had as a passenger with Gary Anderson on the way to Lecheo,
Never did find that brake pedal on the floor in the back.
Joe I'll keep you posted might be sharing a room with my misses, next time she's prettier than you, so no hard feeling there
Yes..I plan on being at your meet. Do you know what the room charges will be for the 'Dreadnought' hotel? Thanks in advance.... Ock/Aye laddie.....oops sorry, just clearing my throat!
-------------------- Susan Banasky Source Signs Nanaimo, British Columbia sourcesigns@shaw.ca
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Stew, you can change my pencilled in name to an inked in one, I will have to look after my grandson and keep him on the straight and narrow.
Do you want me to do a Gold Class or can I go and just harass the vinyl people ? I come cheap.
Greetings from the South Pacific,
Aussie John
-------------------- Paul Jordan Jordan Signs http://jordansigns.com.au paul@jordansigns.com.au Australia "We don't stop playing because we get old, we get old because we stop playing" George Bernard Shaw, I think. Posts: 166 | From: Caringbah, N.S.W., Australia | Registered: Nov 1999
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Susan the rooms at the hotel are £25 per person per night bed and breakfast ,they'll be ready for bookings at the end of the month,
Sheila ,,,you gonna come over here right quick an git you some good scottish scran intae ye, you may need to bring yer own gritts though, look forward to seeing you again,, you will be up for a few songs ???? yes..good girl ,, you gonna bring Erica?
Johnny the fox,,, come on up wee man ,you can do a glass class ,a highland fling, or you can cook breakfast if you like my friend,ha ha ha , the choice is yours, welcome on board ,, but i think it's Scott who will have to look after you,
Mate I'd LOVE to come and slop some paint around Scotland, especially as youve gone to all the effort of including me in all your promotional stuff. hehehe It looks like a great spot and very pretty from all i've seen of it on tv and the people are great and funny.
It would be great to catch up with my new mates and make more but finances wont alow it so i'll watch from the side lines
All the very best with this meet mate!!
Cheers!!
Rod
-------------------- Rod from, EAST COAST AIRBRUSHING "Airbrush Art & Graphics" Nambour; Sunshine Coast, Queensland. Australia E.mail: rod@rodticklesigns.com Web: www.rodticklesigns.com Posts: 635 | From: Nambour, Sunshine Coast, Queensland | Registered: Dec 1998
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Practice this: How minny tams ah gotta tail yew they'ut Bow'eh!??!
(Translation: How many times (have) I got to tell you that, boy?)
(See, Stewart's got the tattoo, now, we gonna put the edge on his s'uthun . . . . He's doin' well, oh yes, he's doin' well.)
LOL.
Erica and her husband are both wanting to come over, 'specially since she went home and gave her hubby a good case of Letterhead fever, which she suddenly came down with our first night in Greece and experienced severe symptoms of all week.
but she knows: momma's not payin' for 3/4 of the trip this time....;)LOL, so THEY gotta save!!!
I'm considering bringing Emily, but not too sure about having an 11 year old there, so we'll see.
So . . .I ain't got'nary a idea how many's comin' with me. It's a tad to early to count eggs . . .the hen ain't EVEN SEEN the rooster yet, much less hatched anything.
Would love to sing, but would rather hear Sam again. And hear him do Amazing Grace, which without ever even having heard him do that one, I know he will bring me to tears!!
Andrew, I'm a rotten dawg for not mailin' yer camera yet! SO sorry!! Will do MONDAY early!! Please feel free to use the *bash* gremlin on me if it will be any consolation.
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Stewart, count us in, my wife Lyn and me. Thanks,
Dread-Not.... it'll be Fun!
John
-------------------- John Lennig / Big Top Sign Arts 5668 Ewart Street, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada bigtopya@hotmail.com 604.451.0006 Posts: 2184 | From: Burnaby, British Columbia,Canada | Registered: Nov 2001
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It would be worth the trip just to see Lyn and John dancing together, but we'll have to see how the $$ situation is. Love....Jill
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hey mr Tickle, sorry you cant make it bud, but i'll keep a wee job open for you just in case,your right it is a very beautiful area, shame you will miss it , maybe next time,eh
Sheila ,all the things you want will be here , bring Emily she will have a blast,hopefully there will be lots more 11 year olds too, she will not be alone.
John my man the dance would not be the same without you ,wait till your wife sees you in the kilt....
Jill no excuses you have to save all yer dosh from now on, see you in may, ha ha ha
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