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my apologies to those who have signed up recently...wouldn't you know it, I've gotten way behind here...but Salute' to you all... Let's add....
Ron & Kristi Percell of Petaluma, CA Andrea Morris of Lodi, CA and Pete "Knuckles" McKearnan of Portland , OR
So, as of today, May 8, we have.....
1. Catharine Kennedy, NY 2. Dian Elser, NY 3. Kimberly Zanetti Purcell, Clay & Samantha, NoCal 4. Jeff Ogden, and Shaina Johns, FL 5. John Arnott, and Nita, SoCal 6. Kelly Thorson, SK,CANADA 7. Alicia Jennings, WA 8. Frank & Sue Maesen, OR 9. Victoria Christiansen, NoCal 10. Robin Sharrard, NV 11. Viki Leonard, and Sean, NoCal 12. Dawn Ellis, and Greg, SoCal 13. Dave McDonald, Robin and John, SoCal 14. Jerry Barlow, NoCal 15. Duncan Wilkie, AB, CANADA 16. Bill Reidel, and Randi, NJ 17. Robert Collard, NoCal 18. Fernando Ocampo, NoCal 19. Ellen Korak, SoCal 20. Russ McMullin, UT 21. Mark Z., MD 22. Maria Casad, and Bob, IA 23. Laurie Corl, NoCal 24. Ingrid Spikker, CO 25. Joe Broxterman, CO 26. Bob Gilliland, PA 27. Michael Clark, and Denise, IL 28. Dale Manor, and Jacque, WI 29. Jess Thorson, SK, CANADA 30. Danny Baronian, and Kathy, NoCal 31. Rick Sacks, NoCal 32. Megan Sacks, NoCal 33. Steve Vigeant, NoCal 34. Julie Bertrand, FL 35. Erin Segale, NoCal 36. Larry White, NoCal 37. Alison Galster, WI 38. Nash Galster, WI 39. Justin Riede, OR 40. Katharine Sheldon, ID 41. Adryan Hink, NoCal 42. Brad Hominick, CANADA 43. Colleen Henderson, CANADA 44. Tracie Johnson, SoCal 45. Mark Filbeck, NoCal 46. Nancie Phillips, Michael and Jessica, GA 47. Gary Erickson, NoCal 48. Gayle Peabody, NoCal 49. Lee Littlewood, OR 50. Patrick Smith, SoCal 51.Ron Percell, and Kristi, NoCal 52. Andrea Morris, NoCal 53. Pete McKearnan, OR
That's 28 out of state, 25 from California.
If you think you are going and can't register yet, let me know. Some very good community services groups are planning some nice meals, as well as caterers booked for the meet. Head counts will help with their planning
Also, a big thanks to merchants/donors of prizes, supplies,etc... 1. SignBrackets 2. Mack Brushes 3. Letterhead Sign Supplies 4. Midwest Sign supplies 5. Matthews Paints 6. Alcan Composites, the makers of Di-Bond 7. John Deaton, the Toon Factory Toon Factory CD 8. Barry Branscum, Magic Touch Designs, digital flames CD 9. Lodi Ace Hardware 10. United Rentals 11. "Crazy Jack" 12. Wall Jewelery, Larry White 13. Benjamin Moore Paints
Way to go.....the Rush is on to California, Head West Walldogs!
-------------------- Tony Segale Segale Fine Art & Gold Leaf Sign Co Lodi, CA www.tonysegale.com
""and he took that golden hair and made a sweater for baby bear" Posts: 216 | From: Lodi,CA,USA | Registered: Feb 2000
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Man I'm glad all these people started signin' up. I figger'd I would be hopping from wall to wall to make sure they got done ya know! The way these team leaders been haggling was telling me It was gonna be more like two weeks to do one wall on account of all the jaw flappin'.
Thanks fer signing in! WHEW.......
CrazyJack
-------------------- Jack Wills Studio Design Works 1465 E.Hidalgo Circle Nye Beach / Newport, OR Posts: 2914 | From: Rocklin, CA. USA | Registered: Dec 1998
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Kelly Thorson Kel-T-Grafix 801 Main St. Holdfast, SK S0G 2H0 ktg@sasktel.net Posts: 5496 | From: Penzance, Saskatchewan | Registered: May 2002
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I may actually have to hand letter a wall here in Dallas in a few weeks. Since Chapman will be too busy figuring out his ShopBot to give me emergency lessons, this guy will become a Wallpuppy. I'm gonna be Stuck in Lodi Again--well, actually stuck for the first time, since I've never been there.
I'll get in Friday morning, bleary eyed and bushy headed, and leave on Tuesday. I'll be staying with friends who will also get me to and from the airport.
I think I'll start on Sawatzky's wall since I probably have wiggly already mastered. I'll be on the wall Friday, Saturday afternoon and some on Sunday. Monday, we check out Yosemite. Expottyia.com reserved me some potty breaks so I should be able to endure.
I look forward to meeting many BB Buddies. I'll get my late registration in next week.
-------------------- David Harding A Sign of Excellence Carrollton, TX Posts: 5084 | From: Carrollton, TX, USA | Registered: Nov 1998
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We may be in big trouble on the Sawatzky Wall!!!!! Full bladders and David's humor could be a recipe for disaster.
-------------------- “Did you ever stop to think, and forget to start again?” -Winnie the Pooh & A.A. Milne
Kelly Thorson Kel-T-Grafix 801 Main St. Holdfast, SK S0G 2H0 ktg@sasktel.net Posts: 5496 | From: Penzance, Saskatchewan | Registered: May 2002
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Once David paints with me Raymond will NEVER be able to teach him straight hand lettering. Oh well... wiggly lines are more fun anyway.
The crew at Lodi looks to be more fun all the time!
This is going to be ONE COOL MEET!
Look out Jay!
-grampa dan
-------------------- Dan Sawatzky Imagination Corporation Yarrow, British Columbia dan@imaginationcorporation.com http://www.imaginationcorporation.com
Being a grampa is one of the the most wonderful things in the world!!! Posts: 8738 | From: Yarrow, B.C. Canada | Registered: Nov 1998
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It really hurts that I was within a rock throwing distance of you in Fort Worth and you choose to fly all the way to California to work with one of those immigrants.
Dan...don't get too excited - Harding will probably have another grandkid and not be able to make it. At least, that's the story that he's always telling me.
-------------------- Chapman Sign Studio Temple, Texas chapmanstudio@sbcglobal.net Posts: 6306 | From: Temple, Texas, USA | Registered: Nov 1998
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Man, I'm getting pretty worked up about this meet...more than any I've gone to....must be the long trip across the continent has me all pepped up.. And seeing alot of folks on the board for the first time... I'm ready to leave NOW...!!
-------------------- Jeff Ogden 8727 NE 68 Terr. Gainesville FL, 32609 Posts: 2138 | From: 8827 NE 68 Terr Gainesville Fl 32609 | Registered: Aug 2002
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I can't believe I've missed out on this ! I would give my....left arm to be going with all of you. It WILL be FABULOUS!! My best to all who are going, wish I was! It's on my Birthday even! the 29th)
-------------------- Kelly Chatham Kelly's Signs Inc. 5723 Morse Av. Jax., FL, 32244 Posts: 68 | From: Jacksonville, Fl. | Registered: Apr 2005
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Victoria, I talked with Tony and here are the muralists with the corresponding number on the map.
#1 Noel Weber #2 Jay Allen #3 Bill Masters #4 Mark Oatis #5 Robin Wallenfang #6 David Butler #7 Nancy Bennett #8 Dan Sawatzky #9 Gary Anderson
Hopefully this will help, as I was wondering the same thing.
-------------------- Michael Clark Clark Signs 138 W. Main St. Aledo, IL 61231 clarksigns1@yahoo.com www.clarksigns.net Posts: 241 | From: Aledo, IL | Registered: Sep 2001
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Thanks for the list Tony & Michael. Its great to know the general layout of the neighborhood and who's painting where.
It looks like everyone will get lots of excerise to see everything that's going on in town!
Only a few more days now!!!
-grampa dan
-------------------- Dan Sawatzky Imagination Corporation Yarrow, British Columbia dan@imaginationcorporation.com http://www.imaginationcorporation.com
Being a grampa is one of the the most wonderful things in the world!!! Posts: 8738 | From: Yarrow, B.C. Canada | Registered: Nov 1998
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Thank you for the list Michael and Tony. Now my next project is to find mural examples from each of these artists. I've checked the Letterhead database, but have to say I've found only a few.
I am obviously missing something. Clues?
Victoria
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Google each of the artists names and you may come up with some more information and examples of their murals. Back issues of SignCraft and the contest issues of Signs of the Times (in years past) also has some examples of their mural work.
Once you get to Lodi you will be able to go around to the various mural sites and take a look at the maquettes of each artist, see just how many artists are working on the murals. Some murals are smaller and there may be enough folks already lined up for those projects. If so don't take it personally, just move on to another work space.
You don't HAVE to work only on one project either. Jump around to get experience at various techniques and methods of mural making. This is about learning!
Most importantly DO NOT be shy or intimidated. All the leaders and walldogs are VERY approachable. JUMP IN AND HAVE FUN!
See you in LODI!!!
-grampa dan
-------------------- Dan Sawatzky Imagination Corporation Yarrow, British Columbia dan@imaginationcorporation.com http://www.imaginationcorporation.com
Being a grampa is one of the the most wonderful things in the world!!! Posts: 8738 | From: Yarrow, B.C. Canada | Registered: Nov 1998
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Man! I'm throwing a fit now! I believe It's gonna be like I've died and gone to "Mural Heaven" when we get to Lodi! I'm so psyched! Look at all those gods of the brush directing this project!! I can hardly wait to see where I get to work and who I get to work with.Anyone else as excited as me?...
-------------------- Nancie W. Phillips White Dove Painting Studio 74 Dacula Road, Dacula, GA 30019 678-887-3339
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This will be my first walldog event and I am so excited to be there, not only to be painting the murals but most of all to meet all of you. I have admired many of you through your work, your tutorials and input. It will be awesome to put the faces with the names I have known and read over the years.
-------------------- Jeff Wisdom SignWorks info@oregonsignworks.com Posts: 450 | From: Oregon | Registered: Dec 2005
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