Full Version: ARA Las Vegas 2006 (The List)

From: PenMan [#206]
 24 Jan 2006
To: Russ (MEATSHAKE) [#40] 26 Jan 2006

I am also a new forum member. I hope to meet many of you in Las Vegas soon as I plan to go also. I own a gift shop in Albuquerque where I sell primarily hand turned wood items (pens, bottle stoppers, bowls, key rings, etc) that I make. I got an Epilog mini, 25 watt engraver so I could engrave my items in house. I had been doing a lot of craft shows before opening the store and offered engraving as an option but the buyer had to wait for a couple of weeks for me to deliver the item. I opened the shop in a tourist area so I needed to be able to engrave at the time of purchase. After buying the engraver and learning more about it I also started making a lot of Christmas ornaments and other engraved gift items. I'm looking forward to learning from others on this forum and hope I can be of help to some too. BTW, you can see some pictures of my shop and the items I sell on my web site at www.eTreasuredCreations.com.

From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#207]
 24 Jan 2006
To: PenMan [#206] 24 Jan 2006

Hi Chris,

Welcome to the forum. Sounds like you'll have lot to offer, in the way of knowledge; and who knows?; maybe some products.

Will you be attending the Thursday evening get-together?

From: PenMan [#208]
 24 Jan 2006
To: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#207] 24 Jan 2006

I think I'll be able to make it for the get together. Please add me to the list. It will be my first time in Vegas. I'm looking forward to it.

From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#209]
 24 Jan 2006
To: PenMan [#208] 26 Jan 2006

Chris.

Looking forward to meeting you. 33 confirmed for the get-together so far. Should be a good time.

Here's the updated list of people we can look forward to meeting at the show:

Peter & Kathy Vasic (Engraving Services Co.)*
Harvey & Dee Lentchner (Accent on Engraving)*
David Lavaneri (DGL Engraving)*
Mick Eminger (Cactus Equipment)*
Cody & Janna Stewart (Eternity Creations)*
Joe & Toni Hayes (Graphics Galore Inc.)*
Ed & Sharon Holley (Victor Valley Trophy Co.)*
Jeff & Lisa Higginbotham (TrophyUSA)*
A J Palik (Photon Graphics)
Rolf & Leslie (Mountain Memories)*
Roy Brewer, Jeanette Brewer & Randy Allen (Engraving Concepts)*
Mike Mackenzie & Treavor Hertel (CEM)*
Bruce and Packy Larson (Magic Router)
Chuck Burke (American Pacific Awards)*
Larry & Sandy Herman (Century Badge & Engraving, Inc.)
Russ & Martha Warrick (WarrLight Engraving)*
Rob Simpson (PlayAll Awards & Engraving)
John & Alexa Montgomery (Lakeshore Engraving)
Greg Bencsik & Debbie Koehler (Bux-Mont Awards)
Zona & Steve Hudkins (Zona's Engraved Creations)*
Garry & Kris (AAA Awards & Embroidery)
Diane & Rob Bosworth (ACCESS Business Solutions, Inc.)
Rebecca Leedy & John Feeman (YNH Laser Graphics Company)
Dave & Lynn Loda (Big Sky Awards)
Anna & Laszlo Varga (A & L Engraving)*
Todd & Jolynne Welter (Oregon Awards & Engraving)*
Ed & Dyanna Mana (PromoCreation, Inc.)*
Joyce & Mike Mayer (Abbott Trophies)
Rebecca & Don Lyon (LaserCraft Engraving)
Brett Halle (Comet Technologies)*
Chris Tegard (Treasured Creations)*

* = Those planning to attend the Thursday evening get-together.

From: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES) [#210]
 25 Jan 2006
To: JHayes55 [#192] 26 Jan 2006

Joe,

You didn't miss the absence of my name. As much as I hate to say it, it's not looking like I will be making the show this year either.

I was confronted with the opportunity to invest in my future and buy another piece of (used) equipment. I decided to do so and justified it by using as much of my liquid resources as I could. That meant no show, but a good long-term business decision.

It is amazing how emotional I get when I think about missing the opportunity again of meeting all of you, who I only know through the typed word. All of you guys and gals have a special place in my heart. We will meet some time. It looks like I may have to bring the "show" to me at some point this year. If I do, it will be quite a show. Nothing but the best for my FRIENDS!!!
:-)  :-)  :-)  :-)  :-) 

EDITED: 25 Jan 2006 by DATAKES

From: Cody (BOBTNAILER) [#211]
 25 Jan 2006
To: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES) [#210] 25 Jan 2006

David,

I truly hate that you won't be joining us...I was really looking forward to meeting you!

My "day job" has me traveling about the country several times through the year (I'm in Minnesota as I type this), and Kansas City will probably be one of my stops this year. I'll make it a point to go up to St Joe to meet you.

All the best, my friend.


Cody

From: gt350ed [#212]
 25 Jan 2006
To: Harvey only (HARVEY-ONLY) [#124] 25 Jan 2006

We don't give a Hooty Whoo about their being "forum challenged", as long as they can buy a round (the list is up to 44+). (devil) 

From: gt350ed [#213]
 25 Jan 2006
To: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#212] 26 Jan 2006

DAVID, DAVID, DAVID!!

The "List" is way too long at this point for Quark's. I know you and others are approaching The Beach. At this point, Quark's is not configured properly for this size group. We had problems last year putting tables together and getting service with FAR LESS than this size group. As you will recall, there are lots of physical obstructions, floor to ceiling, that tend to chop up the space such that it's just not conducive.

My suggestion would be Quark's for each night EXCEPT Thursday, and The Beach or... for Thursday.

From: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES) [#214]
 25 Jan 2006
To: Cody (BOBTNAILER) [#211] 26 Jan 2006

Cody,

Give me a little notice and I will drive down to KC to meet you. It would be great to meet you.

From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#215]
 26 Jan 2006
To: gt350ed [#213] 26 Jan 2006

quote:
My suggestion would be Quark's for each night EXCEPT Thursday, and The Beach or... for Thursday.


Ed,

I think you're right. I'll call The Beach. Their online request method didn't result in a return contact.

From: JHayes55 [#216]
 26 Jan 2006
To: gt350ed [#213] 26 Jan 2006

Ed: I could not agree with you more. Although Quarks is OK most of the time the number of people we are talking about will not work well in Quarks at all.

From: Harvey only (HARVEY-ONLY) [#217]
 26 Jan 2006
To: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#215] 26 Jan 2006

This is getting a bit exciting. The one DSSI had there was really good.

Just no Karioke. The people were good but it was way too loud. That was not why all were there.

From: Mick [#218]
 26 Jan 2006
To: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#215] 26 Jan 2006

David
You can add Kevin EuBanks with Cactus Equipment

From: Cindy (CINDYM) [#219]
 26 Jan 2006
To: ALL

Sad to say but I'll have to be missing Las Vegas this year. I am just back, and heading back over, to the hospital. My husband has had a heart attack (he's only 50!), without the usual symptoms. Had the attack about 3 weeks ago, and just felt crummy, like he had the flu, but without the usual symptoms. I've been nagging to get him to go see the DR, and finally this morning he said he would. Called me at work and told me about the heart attack and I thought he was kidding! But I guess not, and it looks like he'll also be looking at bypass surgery, so it really doesn't look like I'll be leaving town for anything in the next few months.

So you guys all have a great time, and post when you get back about all the great classes:(( you attended, and hopefully I'll be back next year.

Cindy M

From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#220]
 26 Jan 2006
To: Cindy (CINDYM) [#219] 27 Jan 2006

Cindy,

Sorry to hear about your husband's situation.

I think I can speak for all of us, in saying, we hope your husband has a successful operation and a speedy recovery.

First things first. The ARA show will be there, year after year.

All the best,

EDITED: 26 Jan 2006 by DGL

From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#221]
 26 Jan 2006
To: Mick [#218] 26 Jan 2006

Mick,

Looking forward to meeting Kevin. Is your capital "B" in his last name a typo?

Here's the updated list of people we can look forward to meeting at the show:

Peter & Kathy Vasic (Engraving Services Co.)*
Harvey & Dee Lentchner (Accent on Engraving)*
David Lavaneri (DGL Engraving)*
Mick Eminger & Kevin Eubanks (Cactus Equipment)*
Cody & Janna Stewart (Eternity Creations)*
Joe & Toni Hayes (Graphics Galore Inc.)*
Ed & Sharon Holley (Victor Valley Trophy Co.)*
Jeff & Lisa Higginbotham (TrophyUSA)*
A J Palik (Photon Graphics)
Rolf & Leslie (Mountain Memories)*
Roy Brewer, Jeanette Brewer & Randy Allen (Engraving Concepts)*
Mike Mackenzie & Treavor Hertel (CEM)*
Bruce and Packy Larson (Magic Router)
Chuck Burke (American Pacific Awards)*
Larry & Sandy Herman (Century Badge & Engraving, Inc.)
Russ & Martha Warrick (WarrLight Engraving)*
Rob Simpson (PlayAll Awards & Engraving)
John & Alexa Montgomery (Lakeshore Engraving)
Greg Bencsik & Debbie Koehler (Bux-Mont Awards)
Zona & Steve Hudkins (Zona's Engraved Creations)*
Garry & Kris (AAA Awards & Embroidery)
Diane & Rob Bosworth (ACCESS Business Solutions, Inc.)
Rebecca Leedy & John Feeman (YNH Laser Graphics Company)
Dave & Lynn Loda (Big Sky Awards)
Anna & Laszlo Varga (A & L Engraving)*
Todd & Jolynne Welter (Oregon Awards & Engraving)*
Ed & Dyanna Mana (PromoCreation, Inc.)*
Joyce & Mike Mayer (Abbott Trophies)
Rebecca & Don Lyon (LaserCraft Engraving)
Brett Halle (Comet Technologies)*
Chris Tegard (Treasured Creations)*

* = Those planning to attend the Thursday evening get-together.

From: gt350ed [#222]
 26 Jan 2006
To: Cindy (CINDYM) [#219] 27 Jan 2006

Cindy: I know I speak for everyone when I say there are higher priorities than our ARA show and get-together. And you're dealing with one starting now. We'll be thinking of you and pray for your husband's complete recovery. Hopefully, he'll be better than new...or close to it.

BTW, the good news is that he was able to call you to say he had a heart attack. Could'a been worse.

God bless!

From: Harvey only (HARVEY-ONLY) [#223]
 26 Jan 2006
To: Cindy (CINDYM) [#219] 27 Jan 2006

Cindy,

Know that we will be thinking about you and your husband.

That is a very frightening experience to go through. Be thankful that he was only feeling lousy and it can be fixed. The recovery from the surgery may be worse than the way he is feeling now, take that as a positive not a negative, it will pass. My father's was not that easy and he lived a productive life afterwards for many years, and enjoyed it. [He died of kidney failure at 89, not from the heart attack earlier.]

We will see both of you in 2007.

From: Mick [#224]
 26 Jan 2006
To: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#221] 26 Jan 2006

not a typo, it's a capital

From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#225]
 26 Jan 2006
To: Mick [#224] 27 Jan 2006

Thanks Mick.

Here's the updated list of people we can look forward to meeting at the show:

Peter & Kathy Vasic (Engraving Services Co.)*
Harvey & Dee Lentchner (Accent on Engraving)*
David Lavaneri (DGL Engraving)*
Mick Eminger & Kevin EuBanks (Cactus Equipment)*
Cody & Janna Stewart (Eternity Creations)*
Joe & Toni Hayes (Graphics Galore Inc.)*
Ed & Sharon Holley (Victor Valley Trophy Co.)*
Jeff & Lisa Higginbotham (TrophyUSA)*
A J Palik (Photon Graphics)
Rolf & Leslie (Mountain Memories)*
Roy Brewer, Jeanette Brewer & Randy Allen (Engraving Concepts)*
Mike Mackenzie & Treavor Hertel (CEM)*
Bruce and Packy Larson (Magic Router)
Chuck Burke (American Pacific Awards)*
Larry & Sandy Herman (Century Badge & Engraving, Inc.)
Russ & Martha Warrick (WarrLight Engraving)*
Rob Simpson (PlayAll Awards & Engraving)
John & Alexa Montgomery (Lakeshore Engraving)
Greg Bencsik & Debbie Koehler (Bux-Mont Awards)
Zona & Steve Hudkins (Zona's Engraved Creations)*
Garry & Kris (AAA Awards & Embroidery)
Diane & Rob Bosworth (ACCESS Business Solutions, Inc.)
Rebecca Leedy & John Feeman (YNH Laser Graphics Company)
Dave & Lynn Loda (Big Sky Awards)
Anna & Laszlo Varga (A & L Engraving)*
Todd & Jolynne Welter (Oregon Awards & Engraving)*
Ed & Dyanna Mana (PromoCreation, Inc.)*
Joyce & Mike Mayer (Abbott Trophies)
Rebecca & Don Lyon (LaserCraft Engraving)
Brett Halle (Comet Technologies)*
Chris Tegard (Treasured Creations)*

* = Those planning to attend the Thursday evening get-together.

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