OLD FORUM POSTS Posted by Kimberly Zanetti on March 17, 2003 A lovely service was held in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA this morning to say goodbye to our dear friend Rick Glawson. Raymond Chapman outdid himself with his eulogy. There were many tears, many smiles and many laughs. Several of Rick's friends...

OLD FORUM POSTS Posted by Chuck Davis on March 18, 2003 For those who did not receive a screen saver at the service, it can be downloaded from: http://www.letterheadfonts.com It's 4.25 mb, so if you are using dial-up service and experience problems downloading, email me and I'll try to get a CD to y...

OLD FORUM POSTS Posted by Charles Borges de Oliveira on March 18, 2003 Hello, I was wondering if anybody could help me with this question. When I started using my showcard brushes years ago my friend suggested using pure soap to clean out the hairs. My Uncle always cleaned his showcard brushes with ...

OLD FORUM POSTS Posted by Raymond Chapman on March 18, 2003 Please do not take this post as selfish, but I need to express my sentiments to a lot of people and this avenue seems the most practical. Fist, my task yesterday at Rick's funeral was the most difficult challenge of my life. I have never fe...

OLD FORUM POSTS Posted by Mike Jackson on March 19, 2003 There is a "weighted" feeling to the air surrounding a funeral. Emotions were tugged from everyone. With all that as a backdrop, I will have to say my trip had some attitional enjoyable highlights. Here are a few: I was able to visit...

OLD FORUM POSTS Posted by David A. McDonald on March 19, 2003 I meant to say in the earlier post--Dusty and June Yaxley are incredible people and friends. Their caring for Lola and helping her orchestrate the service for Rick had to be spine trembling difficult. But they were steller and courageous ...

OLD FORUM POSTS Raymond Chapman Several people have asked for a copy of the eulogy that I delivered Monday at Rick's funeral. I have it typed out and available to send through e-mail. If you would like a copy, please e-mail me and I will attach it to a return letter. I'm also sending a hard copy to ...

OLD FORUM POSTS Posted by Mike Jackson on March 19, 2003 http://www.kingmetals.com/Media/Page11A.gif I received a catalog today from a company that has cast iron, brass, and aluminum posts, brackets, and other elements that might come in handy on some custom signs. Check it out. They have an 800 num...

OLD FORUM POSTS Posted by Mike Jackson on March 19, 2003 http://www.theletterheads.com/glawson/glawsonpainting.jpg Hello again, The photo above was painted by Harry Malicoat in memory of Rick Glawson. The original was presented to Lola Gray at the luncheon after the entire back side was filled with ...

OLD FORUM POSTS Posted by Judi Smith on March 19, 2003 There is not a doubt in anyone's mind that Rick Glawson's closest friend is Lola Grey. Now that Rick is gone--we are Lola's family. Those of you who want to "do" something for Rick, can stay in touch with Lola, sending her e-mail to lo...

OLD FORUM POSTS Posted by Judi Smith on March 20, 2003 If there is a final lesson to be learned from "Daddy Fine Gold" it is not to put off until tomorrow completing the appropriate paperwork to protect your loved ones. Those of you who have not reviewed your will recently...DO IT NOW! The...

OLD FORUM POSTS Posted by BOB on March 20, 2003 Does any one know what Lola's plans are? How's she holding up? Does she plan to re-open the store? I had heard Rick's family wanted to close it, and auction the contents. Bob Mike Jackson Hello Bob, I am sure a few people know more than I do, but when ...

OLD FORUM POSTS Posted by Mike Jackson on March 20, 2003 http://www.theletterheads.com/glawson/lola.jpg Here's a photo of Lola sandwiched between Noel Weber and Dusty Yaxley after the luncheon. Judy Smith and Mark Oatis can also be seen in the background. Mike Jackson Carol Nice picture Mike. Thank ...

OLD FORUM POSTS Posted by D.Bernhardt on March 21, 2003 Got back late last night from California...and realised i hadnt yet put down a few thoughts about these trying last 2 weeks. As was mentioned earlier quite a number gathered at the Manhattan Brewing Company to view some of the Bosses finest gol...

OLD FORUM POSTS Posted by Mike Jackson on March 21, 2003 Raymond has been getting quite a few requests for the eulogy he delivered at the funeral. To save him some time and energy, I created a page on this site so everyone can read it. Thanks Raymond, Rick Glawson Eulogy http://www.theletterheads.co...

OLD FORUM POSTS Posted by Rob Blais on March 24, 2004 Does anyone know where I can buy a pt.of fat oil size ? I can only find the 8-12 hr. The fat oil has a 24-36 hr open time ,I use itfor exterior long term exposure. thanks. Mike Jackson The two places I could suggest right now would be Sepp Leaf a...

OLD FORUM POSTS Posted by dino on March 24, 2003 Do any of you guys do a lot of paper window signs ? Is there still a market for them ? What is the going rate ? Does 1.50 a square ft. sound about right ? I am interested in starting a hand lettered paper sign and banner business, any thought would be...

OLD FORUM POSTS Posted by Mike Jackson on March 25, 2003 While searching around for training CDs for GoLive, I ran across this site. I was able to watch a few segments on GoLive from that section and they were very well done. I use GoLive to help create TheLetterheads.com, and I am always trying to ...

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Posted by Kent Smith on March 25, 2003

In case you did not know, today is her 82nd.

OLD FORUM POSTS Posted by Mike Jackson on March 25, 2003 I had mentioned finding an original 1927 Halsted Modern Ornament and Design a couple of weeks ago. It finally arrived today!...complete with Halsted's signature on the inside front board. I was trying to calculate the other day, but I'd have t...

OLD FORUM POSTS Posted by Robare M. Novou on March 25, 2003 Whatever happened to John Frazier...is he still alive...and if so is he still sign painting? I saw a lot of his increadible work in the Denver Area Many Years Ago. RMN Mike Jackson Perhaps Kent Smith will know more, but everytime I asked ab...

OLD FORUM POSTS Posted by Mike Jackson on March 27, 2003 Long before Rick got his own web site for Esoteric, I created a really simple one on my web site for him. Over the years, the page made its way to the search engines, so some people have been calling me for supplies. I modifed that old page th...

OLD FORUM POSTS Posted by Mike Jackson on March 27, 2003 Norm Dobbins from Etchmasters sells glue chip glue by the pound, five pound bag, or even 100 lb bags. He was a friend of Rick's, too. You can buy this glue with confidence since they use the glue themselves and know it will work for chipped gl...

OLD FORUM POSTS (Sorry. Unable to post image. Broken Link?) Posted by Mike Jackson on March 27, 2003 Norm Dobbins at Etchmasters gave me the name of this source. They sell the sheets of Abalone, Mother of Pearl, Paua, and many other colors in sheets about 5" x 9". I don't know if this is t...

OLD FORUM POSTS Posted by Mike Jackson on March 27, 2003 Here's a page full of supplies for silvering and mirroring, including silver strip, stripping brushes, felt pads, cleaners, and so forth. Interestingly, one of the photos shows the products you get in their big kit, including a gallon of Porte...

OLD FORUM POSTS Posted by Mike Jackson on March 27, 2003 http://woodworker.com/images/ss/849-755.jpg If you read along with the posts down the page from today, you will see how this new page had developed. It started with a couple of people jus wanting to know where to buy gold leaf and size, and ha...

OLD FORUM POSTS Posted by Mike Jackson on March 27, 2003 http://woodworker.com/images/ss/849-755.jpg While I was searching around looking for J.E. Moser's web site (their name is on the glue packages above), I ran across this page about using shellac. Interesting information, but slanted more toward...

OLD FORUM POSTS Posted by vance galliher on March 28, 2003 ......love this !........all of a sudden, folks are showing up,......... even those we don't here from too often......and we all have an important concern....where do we go for our stuff ?.......thanks mike, kent, and all those who have info...

OLD FORUM POSTS Posted by Mike Jackson on March 28, 2002 A month or two ago, someone asked about the formula and technique for "white etch". At the time, no one really seemed to know. Recently, Dave Smith gave me the formula and gave me the thumbs up to post it as needed. In the phone conv...