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!
-------------------- Joe Cieslowski Connecticut Woodcarvers Gallery P.O.Box 368 East Canaan CT 06024 jcieslowski@snet.net 860-824-0883 Posts: 2345 | From: East Canaan CT 06024 | Registered: Nov 2001
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-------------------- joe pribish-A SIGN MINT 2811 longleaf Dr. pensacola, fl 32526 850-637-1519 BEWARE THE TRUTH.....YOU MAY NOT LIKE WHAT YOU FIND Posts: 11582 | From: pensacola, fl. usa | Registered: Nov 1998
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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.
-------------------- Dave Grundy retired in Chelem,Yucatan,Mexico/Hensall,Ontario,Canada 1-519-262-3651 Canada 011-52-1-999-102-2923 Mexico cell 1-226-785-8957 Canada/Mexico home
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!
-------------------- Joe Cieslowski Connecticut Woodcarvers Gallery P.O.Box 368 East Canaan CT 06024 jcieslowski@snet.net 860-824-0883 Posts: 2345 | From: East Canaan CT 06024 | Registered: Nov 2001
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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.
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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.
-------------------- 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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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.
-------------------- Jean Shimp Shimp Sign & Design Co. Jacksonville Beach, Fl Posts: 1266 | From: Jacksonville Beach, Fl. USA | Registered: Nov 1998
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Making the simple complicated is commonplace; making the complicated simple, awesomely simple, that's creativity. — Charles Mingus Posts: 6714 | From: Mendocino, CA. USA | Registered: Nov 1998
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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.....
-------------------- www.signcreations.net Sonny Franks Lilburn, GA 770-923-9933 Posts: 4115 | From: Lilburn, GA USA | Registered: Feb 1999
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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.
-------------------- Deb Fowler
"It's kind of fun to do the impossible - Walt Disney (1901-1966) Posts: 5373 | From: Loves Park, Illinois | Registered: Aug 1999
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-------------------- Judy Pate Signs By Judy Albany, Georgia USA 229-435-6824
Live simply...Love generously...Care deeply...Speak kindly...Leave the rest to God. Posts: 2621 | From: Albany,GA,USA | Registered: Nov 1998
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"...there are no limits when you aim for perfection..." Jonathan Livingston Seagull Posts: 7014 | From: Highgrove via Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia | Registered: Dec 2002
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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.
-------------------- The Word in Signs Bobbie Rochow Jamestown, PA 16134
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-------------------- Tony Vickio The World Famous Vickio Signs 3364 Rt.329 Watkins Glen, NY 14891 t30v@vickiosigns.com 607-535-6241 http://www.vickiosigns.com Posts: 1063 | From: Watkins Glen, New York | Registered: Sep 2001
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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.
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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.
-------------------- Susan Banasky Source Signs Nanaimo, British Columbia sourcesigns@shaw.ca
When in need....go directly to the "Source"!
Proud Supporter of this "Knowledge Network"! Posts: 1323 | From: Nanaimo, B.C. Canada | Registered: Oct 1999
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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!
-------------------- Joy Kjer Art On Display Signs 4001 Randolph St Lincoln, NE
"My life has a superb cast, but I can't figure out the plot." Posts: 445 | From: 4001 Randolph St. Lincoln, NE | Registered: Jun 2002
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