Conclave '07

Post by **Danny Baronian** » Mon Feb 12, 2007 12:21 am

Here's the first (mostly) completed Memorial Conclave '07 meet piece by Tony Segale from "Gold Mine" Valencia, CA, hosted by John Studden.

A Tom Moore piece from a recent mental health day from my shop and Milestons m f gee.

(Larry: Tony said you need to be a little faster next year).

More meet pictures later.

Danny

Tony Segale · Post by **Tony Segale** » Mon Feb 12, 2007 10:12 pm

how'd he do it, Pa? He only had one day...

It's a question of speed, son.

Ain't nobody faster on the gild than him, Pa?

Faster than him?.....Nobody.

Larry White · Post by **Larry White** » Tue Feb 13, 2007 10:11 am

You're a real bush hog ain'tcha Mr. Tony Segale!

I'll just keep on as I am... I'll get it finished soon enough.

Hey Mr. D-
Thanks for the grand weekend!

Roderick Treece · Post by **Roderick Treece** » Tue Feb 13, 2007 12:02 pm

Thanks to everybody for such a great time.Did anybody else notice that we DIDN'T do a toast to Rick.
Thanks so much to John Studden for hosting it.

Anybody heard anything about Frank ?

Roderick

John Studden · Post by **John Studden** » Tue Feb 13, 2007 12:35 pm

Sue & Frank came by yesterday about 3, he seemed to be his usual self & was glad to be on his way home, a shame to drive all this way to lie in hospital for 3 days.........
The weekend was a great success, even the weather held out, it really is a great feeling with such a wealth of knowledge & skill all in one place. This would have been the 22nd consecutive Conclave had the Boss still been here, & although we forgot the toast, he is still the reason we all get together............we are just keeping the Family together.
It was great to see Lola on saturday, she really gets emotional seeing all the old faces, it's worth getting together just for that. Some great craftsmanship & techniques were seen over the weekend, some people almost finishing their projects, I shall of course steal all the best ideas for my own version........Larry gave me one of his spectacular projects as a gift, most unexpected, & will be treasured, it really is a pleasure to be involved with such a group.
A thank you to David & Susie Butler for yet another great design in the Conclave tradition, for the T-shirts & the project. Thanks to everyone who helped out in their own way over th 3 days. Also Larry & the Dead Men got rid of a lot of fish in the local Sushi Bar.

Tony Segale · Post by **Tony Segale** » Tue Feb 13, 2007 12:50 pm

Thanks for the hospitality, Mr Dickinson.
And thanks for the update on Frank, I tried calling this morning, no answer.
It was another great time, nice projects and good friends.
Hope we can all keep our health for the next one.

Aho.

Russ McMullin · Post by **Russ McMullin** » Tue Feb 13, 2007 3:26 pm

It really was a great weekend. The quality of the people, as well as the work they produce is top notch. Thanks John for hosting it, and for letting me be a part of it.

I've got my photos online for anyone interested in taking a look:

http://www.russpix.com/conclave07

Jamie Whitley · Post by **Jamie Whitley** » Tue Feb 13, 2007 3:36 pm

In that Tom Moore Cigar Sign and in a few other signs Ive seen I have noticed the portraits in there. I am still trying to learn the gold leafing process and I was curious on how you get this picture in there like that.

Harry Malicoat · Post by **Harry Malicoat** » Tue Feb 13, 2007 9:46 pm

It is always thrilling to join the finest craftsmen the world has to offer,..... and to create another special piece in the names of Rick and of our craft. Thank You John for offering your place to make sure we all keep it alive.

DAVE SMITH · Post by **DAVE SMITH** » Wed Feb 14, 2007 8:30 am

Looks like you guy's had a great time there. Those pieces look awsome, well done Johnny boy for keeping the Conclave alive!
Dave

Rad Bosselman · Post by **Rad Bosselman** » Thu Feb 15, 2007 6:08 pm

I just wanted to say Thank You to John for having a Memorial Conclave and keeping everyone together. I had a blast and learned a lot as always. I finished my piece sunday afternoon, so now I can spend all of my time watching Dead Man.
...Rad

Tony Segale · Post by **Tony Segale** » Thu Feb 15, 2007 7:52 pm

glad to hear you have your mind straight about what needs to be done around here, Rad.
Nic piece. It's finshed. Now roll that DVD.

Aho.

Larry White · Post by **Larry White** » Tue May 08, 2007 5:28 pm

Nothin' wrong with this thread finding it's way back to the top. Well I finally finished up my piece and made a nice frame. Thanks for the art Dave. Too bad you weren't there to assist the rest of us on how to render so many different sub-panels, lettering, and ornaments. You were probably home laughing. It was tricky, but we all figured it out. Thanks for having us John, memories that won't soon be forgotten. Those meets are always a pleasant and welcomed break from the day to day grind. See ya soon! AHO!

-WB

John Studden · Post by **John Studden** » Tue May 08, 2007 8:11 pm

WB, That came out really nice, but only to be expected from a Deadman like yourself.......
Really like that "marble panel" at the top, how'd you get it that way, now I have something to base mine on, might just start it soon! D

Doug Bernhardt · Post by **Doug Bernhardt** » Wed May 09, 2007 6:05 pm

WB and D... great job on DB's design and nice to see this make it's way back to the top. Just today we were picking thru AMAL issues and picked up the issue in tribute to RG...okay the boss! I always get sentimental and sloppy when I look back.....
The other DBee