2nd Annual Beach Party (finalized information)

From:	gt350ed	15 Jan 2007
To:	Stunt Engraver (DGL)	7 of 27

5733.7 In reply to 5733.6
My call in to you was prior to checking status on the Forum. In fact, my call was intentional prior to going on the forum so that we could discuss where things stood, etc. prior to getting everyone all excited prior to sorting out details. Once I checked in on the Forum, I knew it was a done deal. As I previously mentioned, it's no problem at all. My "personal search" was only 11th hour, when it appeared that a suitable venue was not coming together. It was purely coincidental that my coming up with something happened to be at the same time as the announced deal with Imperial Palace. At least it got done. I too, am appreciative of all the members that jumped in to assist. I was just a bit late in coming up with something but, as I mentioned, maybe the Aladdin facility will be available to us next year, if needed. I look forward to seeing you and other attendees in Vegas; if not on Thursday, then at Quark's or on the show floor. P.S. If there are badges being contemplated, are we doing our own, or can Sharon and I arrange to get badges? Ed Holley Victor Valley Trophy & Awards Co. and Coffee Mugs Online www.coffeemugsonline.com

From:	LaZerDude (C_BURKE)	15 Jan 2007
To:	gt350ed	8 of 27

5733.8 In reply to 5733.7

Ed,
I hope you and Sharon can work it out so you can attend the beach party. It would not be the same without you.
I realize it is more than lasts years $18.00, but when you look at the menu and consider the door prizes it is really not a bad deal at all. Not to mention hobnobbing with all of your friends.

Chuck
edited to correct egregious stupid typing error on my part.

EDITED: 15 Jan 2007 by C_BURKE

From:	Stunt Engraver (DGL)	15 Jan 2007
To:	gt350ed	9 of 27

5733.9 In reply to 5733.7

Ed,

The timing was unfortunate.

The good news is, we'll have a whole year to establish next year's party location.

Who knows? Depending on our experience with the Imperial Palace, we may be back there.

I'll be making the namebadges this year, which will be available to our members, regardless of Beach Party attendance.

PS - Looking ahead to 2008, we'll have Peter Vasic and a contigent from Australia. Also, heavy rumor has it, the mysterious David Takes will join us. :-)

Thanks again,

David "The Stunt Engraver" Lavaneri
DGL Engraving
Port Hueneme, CA

EDITED: 15 Jan 2007 by DGL

From:	Stunt Engraver (DGL)	15 Jan 2007
To:	LaZerDude (C_BURKE)	10 of 27

5733.10 In reply to 5733.8
quote: It would be the same without you. Chuck, I think you meant to say wouldn't. :S David "The Stunt Engraver" Lavaneri DGL Engraving Port Hueneme, CA
EDITED: 15 Jan 2007 by DGL

From:	LaZerDude (C_BURKE)	15 Jan 2007
To:	Stunt Engraver (DGL)	11 of 27

5733.11 In reply to 5733.10

:-$ Yes, yes I did.

Sorry Ed.

From:	Stunt Engraver (DGL)	15 Jan 2007
To:	LaZerDude (C_BURKE)	12 of 27

5733.12 In reply to 5733.11
Chuck, I agree that the Beach Party won't be the same without Ed and Sharon. I wouldn't count them out, just yet. :-) David "The Stunt Engraver" Lavaneri DGL Engraving Port Hueneme, CA

From:	Cody (BOBTNAILER)	15 Jan 2007
To:	Stunt Engraver (DGL)	13 of 27

5733.13 In reply to 5733.9
quote: Also, heavy rumor has it, the mysterious David Takes will join us. I don't think the guy even exists....I think he's some made-up person, and he knows we'll find out if we ever meet him face-to-face. Prove me wrong, Mr. Takes.

From:	UncleSteve	15 Jan 2007
To:	Cody (BOBTNAILER)	14 of 27

5733.14 In reply to 5733.13
I don't know about you, but that makes two unknown people I have never seen together... Ooops, I DID see Jack's photo on the start page, but NEVER live and in person! "Don't believe everything you think!"

From:	Stunt Engraver (DGL)	15 Jan 2007
To:	Cody (BOBTNAILER)	15 of 27

5733.15 In reply to 5733.13
Cody, Sounds like a take-off on the Pepsi challenge. :-) David "The Stunt Engraver" Lavaneri DGL Engraving Port Hueneme, CA

From:	LaZerDude (C_BURKE)	15 Jan 2007
To:	Cody (BOBTNAILER)	16 of 27

5733.16 In reply to 5733.13
Personally Cody, I share the same opinion. What with technology and all, for all we know it could just be one big computer sitting there laughing at us....

From:	Engravin' Dave (DATAKES)	15 Jan 2007
To:	LaZerDude (C_BURKE)	17 of 27

5733.17 In reply to 5733.16
Or this could be him.
EDITED: 15 Jan 2007 by DATAKES

From:	Cody (BOBTNAILER)	15 Jan 2007
To:	LaZerDude (C_BURKE)	18 of 27

5733.18 In reply to 5733.16

Possibly.

I did have a phone conversation with a guy that CLAIMED to be him. It's entirely possible that it was just a computer-generated voice...hmmm.

Why doesn't he want to show himself to us? What are the possibilities?

Is he a cross-dresser?

Embarrassing cold sore that just won't go away?

Afraid he won't be the best-looking guy in the room? (Trust me, I'm used to that....you'll get over it.)

Just what IS IT that Mr. Takes (if he does indeed exist) is hiding? Inquiring minds want to know................. :/

From:	LaZerDude (C_BURKE)	15 Jan 2007
To:	Cody (BOBTNAILER)	19 of 27

5733.19 In reply to 5733.18
Cody, I too have had conversations with a voice that could well be computer generated. Given the state of artificial intelligence, it is a pretty safe bet that that voice is in fact computer generated. The picture of the dog that the alleged Mr. Takes posted is probably a ruse. quote: Embarrassing cold sore that just won't go away? As for THAT, I think it "might" be his nose. But I don't know for sure having NEVER seen him in public.
EDITED: 15 Jan 2007 by C_BURKE

From:	Engravin' Dave (DATAKES)	16 Jan 2007
To:	LaZerDude (C_BURKE)	20 of 27

5733.20 In reply to 5733.19
Okay, Okay, Okay, I'm not a dog.
EDITED: 16 Jan 2007 by DATAKES

From:	JHayes55	16 Jan 2007
To:	Engravin' Dave (DATAKES)	21 of 27

5733.21 In reply to 5733.20

Ok - now I see why he avoids Las Vegas :S

He might be mistaken for Wayne Newton!!! ;-)

Joe

From:	Cody (BOBTNAILER)	16 Jan 2007
To:	JHayes55	22 of 27

5733.22 In reply to 5733.21

This is just aweful....a terrible haircut, but he STILL has more hair than I do!!

:'-(

From:	Zonas	16 Jan 2007
To:	Engravin' Dave (DATAKES)	24 of 27

5733.24 In reply to 5733.20

Since I have met you and seen your shop........I know you are real - nice picture, but after seeing it, I didn't realise you had grown (or are attempting to grow) a beard (and everybody thought it wasn't you (devil)

Zona

From:	Gary (GNELSON)	1 Feb 2007
To:	Stunt Engraver (DGL)	25 of 27

5733.25 In reply to 5733.1
Hi David, Looks like I will be in Vegas on Thursday after all. Should I make the check to you? Thanks Gary Nelson AtoZ Engraving Wauconda, Il

From:	Stunt Engraver (DGL)	1 Feb 2007
To:	Gary (GNELSON)	26 of 27

5733.26 In reply to 5733.25
Gary, Happy to hear you can make the trip. I'll PM Chuck Burke's address, so you can send a check directly to him. If using PayPal, please send the payment to my email address of dglengraving (at) adelphia (dot) net. Looking forward to meeting you. :-) David "The Stunt Engraver" Lavaneri DGL Engraving Port Hueneme, CA