[Graham Martin]

http://ferl.becta.org.uk/content_files/ … 20sign.gif

To simple ?

[Graham Martin]

I sometime think this is OK, if you have staff, but the best part to look into is Credit control, It is Law based,

Guides on employment law, health and safety regulations and credit control for running a business.

You may be doing most of this anyway, in your day today Bizz.
Kind Regards Graham

[Graham Martin]

quote Jim Clough:

Try http://www.identifont.com
Jim

I have just had a look, nice site,

[Graham Martin]

I use http://www.fontlab.com/index.php this helps me, I am not doing sign’s like you guys, I am painting Edwardian Script most of the time. I do find font lad is good for me, I have down loaded the Scan font side also,
Hope this site maybe helpful Richard

[Graham Martin]

sorry to stevo, that is, not him, sorry bad with names, lots of new names to remember, (-)

[Graham Martin]

quote Peter Normington:

Shorter link, Graham
http://www.handover.co.uk/acatalog/
Peter

Thanks Peter, My Comp going slow to night, Yes it was a bit long, but I trust it was helpful to him.

[Graham Martin]

Just a short welcome from me, also a new boy ( member) but having fun,it’s a great site all will make you welcome. Nice to hear about the Railways some time. Kind Regards Graham

[Graham Martin]

Yes I am with you on that one, The day I fount out one charity was taking 99p out of each pound I gave, I stopped giving to oxf**, So So many good charity’s out today, all are doing good work. But then on the other hand look at Shell, and BT look at the profits each month, what about the lotto it’s making a packet also, and we still have people living in box’s in the street.

[Graham Martin]

This is a good page http://www.pinstripinguk.com/

[Graham Martin]

quote Andrew Boyle:

had to follow on…..
keeping the thread going 😀

Look into my eyes, not around my eyes, 😮

[Graham Martin]

quote aj:

look into my eyes especially you! look…… 😮

O’ I dont think my pulling powers that good lads :rofl:
Nice one

[Graham Martin]

Sorry that was a bit long

[Graham Martin]

will this help http://web.uk.ask.com/redir?u=http%3a%2 … Complete=1

[Graham Martin]

Not so long a go, I was given some Prolene, 9 series Liners, from the rep, I have about 8 and I am finding them OK also. Have you seen the liners wheel at all, have you used one ?. I find them OK one way only. Not so good on Small Traction Engine Wheels.

[Graham Martin]

Janine

Sometimes Janine, it’s just best to do 6 or 12 mugs, and just pop them in and say, are these any good to you. Free Gift, and walk away. even if the staff use them, your info is always to hand.

Janine I don’t know if it’s just me and Jean, most days we a getting free pens, Ad your Company/ loge, and it getting more and more, because of Christmas, So we are ask our friends no pens this year please. I bet if John reads this, he will pop in with a pen at Christmas,

[Graham Martin]

Some time ago, I used this one http://www.renaelindgrenproducts.com/im … igSnow.jpg

You will get some feel for it from that Photo.

All my borders are on CD, If I can help anymore, Graham

[Graham Martin]

I use http://www.stonehouses.co.uk/index.php? … 359b4d0eb1

Good webb site,

I wish to ask, has anyone fount any good web site, that covers old style free hand painting, I am all the time seeing the Fair ground and Showmans style, I have a number of books, but has anyone seen any good web site.
Any help with info, please.

[Graham Martin]

Can you see it at our events webb page, http://www.ntet.co.uk/ if so please tell me, Sorry are you North, South of the UK, what is your village that the Steam Event is held ?

[Graham Martin]

quote J_J_O:

Followed this thread from a distance and (although I think some of you guys are just crazy) sometimes it made me laugh until I got tears in my eyes.

But these posts of Graham (re-read them!) …

These are really the funniest!
You can’t be serious!
……………
……………
you are …
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:yikes:
brrr …

You have tears in your eyes, I can not see to write, (disolve) :rofl: :rofl:

[Graham Martin]

quote Jayne Marsh:

Graham, your posts remind me of one of the guys off the fast show :lol1: :lol1: :lol1:
I was considering doing a photo but I’m not sure my hubby would let me 😮
Mind you if Rob did one first I might be persuaded :lol1:

Fast Show, remind me please, No No No!! Jayne do not send a photo :no1: me asking (angel) , I’m not asking you too send a photo, please no!!!! keep the Hub ee happy,

Come on Rod your holding it up!!!! Sorry your holding the girls up!!!!! No Sorry!!!! O just get Um off. Nack! dee! nick ! dee ! nee. :praise2: :praise2: :praise2: Please Rob make the girls happy.

[Graham Martin]

I sometimes C and P, I hope it works ok, nice site that one
Kind Regards Graham

[Graham Martin]

it makes the day go well with a bit of fun, :point: :point: :point: :point:

I hope we will reach the 2000 hits soon, come on guys, keep talking,

[Graham Martin]

Will this be any good http://www.flags.net/indexg.htm
Kind Regards Graham

[Graham Martin]

Steve, Jean and myself watch OCC New York, Makers of Chopper’s we watch it on Sky, Some of the paint job’s, very nice, I think the 9 11 Fire Chopper is very good, But the Nam Chopper say a lot. Just had a look at your work the red truck reminds me of the 9 11 chopper.

Kind Regards Graham O and PS thanks for showing me,

[Graham Martin]

Jayne, I am also writing to our local Council, but about the paths this way. Have not been looked at for about 18 years, maybe a patch or two, lots of cracks and children keep falling over. So we all are holding a meeting with the Council in the Hall next Monday. But all we will get, Sorry no money at this time, I keep paying poll tax. Jayne it’s so nice to hear about your hobbies also. Did a Steam Show at Sandringham, with HM the Queen Mum at show, but Steam and our four legged friends, it did not mix, Do you do many shows, yourself.
Kind Regards Graham

[Graham Martin]

Good luck steve, nice to see your words, Kind Regards Graham PS Would love to see some of your work sometime,

[Graham Martin]

It’s all red tape, sorry to say, The WRVs are Old school and all things must be checked by HQ. The WRVs members do good work. But it must not be seen to be picking one person forward. Lets say you wished to print on the back your logo/ company name. someone may see this, that the WRVs have picked you forward, and sadly the big boys that fund, big time will stop funding them.

I am not saying you wish to put your logo on the same mugs, at all, but still HQ always need to see all gifts before hand. Rules

Kind Regards Graham

[Graham Martin]

We had a good time, friends also came round, Thank you all for your good wishes Graham and Jean

[Graham Martin]

quote DaveBruce:

I hope you’re referring to this thread and not your…err…privvy member.

:lol1: :lol1:

No more pix from this gal. 🙁

Dave, I have looked back and seen 😳 😳 😳 missed a word out, I have put it right O boy, Sorry, red face this way.
Kind regards Graham PS, just of to put me head in the sand,

[Graham Martin]

quote Shane Drew:

Graham, I do on average $14,000 a month for account clients.

No money no goods is a bit idealistic in my view. You’re competing with other companies that will get the business simply because they offer accounts.

If I had the no money no goods philosophy, I’d have to close my doors.

The secret is not extending more credit than you have agreed to.

I am with you on that one Shane, it’s hard today, you will always have someone under cutting you, and then you must offer it on account to get the job, Look at E Bay signs at low, low prices, with me dipping the brush hand painting on old Traction Engines, I get paid at the end each time, but a job maybe be in the workshop for 9 weeks,

[Graham Martin]

[quote="Janine Chrispin"]in the mouth!!

My mum went to our local hospital recently and unfortunately was diagnosed as having Parkingson’s. Anyway, when she was there she visited the local coffee shop that was run by the WRVS. She noticed that all their mugs were mismatched, so when she came back to the shop, she suggested that we should offer them a box of printed mugs and to put their logo on, plus a small reference to my business, so that it would get the company name out there.

As we are having a quiet moment, I decided that I would follow this up by ringing the WRVS and ask for a copy of their logo so that I could donate some mugs to our local hospital. Their reply was quite shocking. They said that they would have to discuss it with their marketing department as they were in the middle of having new mugs done. I said to them that this was a free donation and they said they would ring me back and let me know if they wanted it!

By 2pm, they hadn’t rang, so I telephoned our local Children’s hospital and made the offer to them and they snapped it up. They are going to sell them to raise some funds. The mugs will have their Wallace and Gromit note on and a small reference to my two websites.
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It’s all gone mad, It’s sad to say all they are looking for is cash all the time, so to put the money in to a pot, so then to pay someone to print new mugs. Sometimes it’s best ,say to print 6 and send them to the WRVS HQ and let them see your work, sometimes that way you may get an order to print a large order. Kind Regards Graham

[Graham Martin]

quote Jill Marie Welsh:

I hope you’re referring to this thread and not your…err…privvy member.
No more pix from this gal.

Yes the Thread, jill, It’s so nice to have a little fun with other members on UKsignboard, sorry if I may have said something wrong at all jill ?.

[Graham Martin]

quote Shane Drew:

quote Jill Marie Welsh:

Graham….you’re beginning to creep me out…..

I’m starting to think his wife must have spiked his celebratory drink last night 🙄

Definately needs a cold shower 😛

No, No, not at all, I see its come to life once more, :appl: :appl: :appl:

[Graham Martin]

quote Jill Marie Welsh:

Graham….you’re beginning to creep me out…..

? Sorry for that 😳 WHY, All our love from this end and fun

[Graham Martin]

quote Leigh:

quote mikeuk:

And quick message for Leigh – I own one of the same bikes used in the matrix pic of you ( in red though, not black ) so if you fancy whipping on your PVC (?) :lol1:

uhmm mike love to, but I’ve no money for airfare. PVC makes me itch, my leathers are in the cleaners, and oh uhmmmm errr oh yah…the dog ate my suit, yah,,,that’s it – the dog ate it :lol1: 😉 😉

Seems we are still missing a picture of Rob 😮
is your camera broken too?

Yes! Yes! Rob!! Um, it’s all slowed down, and Rob is trying to slip away into the background of the Forum, Come on Rob we can see you. Nicktee! Nacktee! Hooo!, Lets be seeing your Kilt me Boy, Come on you girls from over the pond make our day in the good old UK.

[Graham Martin]

quote Janine Chrispin:

quote Jill Marie Welsh:

It is just fine and legible.
But red has less readabilty than other colors on white….did you know that?
And I’m not just picking on you, but why does everyone over there seem to have to put “tel.” by a phone number?
That is my pet peeve (well one of them)
Sorry for the rant.
Thanks for posting your work!
Love…..Jill

I didn’t know that red has less readability. My reason for putting Tel in front of the telephone number was because it looked funny with just a number in the middle and the reason for the phone number in the middle was to split the two different parts (if that is the right word) of the sign.

Janine

Janine it’s a nice job, well done, 😀 🙂 😀 🙂 dont worry about TEL I was having a little fun with you. It’s FAB are you going to do anymore, I would. Keep sending the photos in janine

[Graham Martin]

quote Shane Drew:

Steve, I had a business that employed staff. never again.

I am booked up 4 weeks ahead usually, but I don’t take deposits. I found that put extra pressue on me to make deadlines. Now, I give the customer an approximate time, usually 14 to 21 days. this gives me the target of 14 days, but I know that I can slip to 21 days if I am behind.

Sometimes I have to put in some really long days, granted, but that is my choice.

I employ my father on a casual basis as he is retired. You will find some older handyman types that can not get jobs are more than willing to help and pass on their knowledge if you are looking for a fitter or general hand.

In the early days I had this exact problem you have now. It was hard for the first year, but I got around it in several ways.

1) I factored my accounts. By selling your invoices, you get your money quickly, and pay a % of the invoice cost in commission. The down side to this, if the client does not pay the invoice in 90 days, you have to pay the money back. Look at this as a short term thing tho. It is not something I’d reccomend unless your profit margins are really good, but it is a good short term solution.

2) I did not do small jobs on account. Payment on completion was the rule.

3) Larger clients that had accounts, I offered 2 – 5% discount for early payment. Most large companies here, and local government too, have a rule, that if an opportunity arises to save money, they are obligated to take it.

4) In the early days, I didn’t buy more product than I thought I could sell in the month. Don’t get sucked in by the sales people offering you a ‘good buy’ for quantity or a roll rate. It is not a good buy if it ties up your cash, and it is sitting on your shelves for a few months.

Remember, putting on staff at the size you are now, you may actually be training someone to go in opposition when they get confident.

I employed about 10 people over the last 12 years, and I now have 8 opposition sign shops that were former employees. They know my clients personally, they now my pricing stucture, and they know by design philosophy.

I don’t mean to me too negative Steve, but just giving you my experience.

I hope whatever you do, works out for you.

Steve if you are week on accounts and money matters this is the area you need help, not the workshop, I am still sorry to say, all this 21 days and the word slipping is a no go’er sorry, No Money, No Goods,

[Graham Martin]

quote Shane Drew:

nothing wrong with that Janine

it’ always good to share items, I think it’s a good job, well done, Shane/ Janine, I am still working out how to put photos on here, I may need to call Peter for some help.

[Graham Martin]

Sometimes when you people are right on top of it, you can’t see the wood for the trees, You hold all the key’s Steve, you hold all the keys, take time out and find yourself first, them your wife, and you will find all will come.

Bottle necks, call it all you wish, it’s you and only you that holds the keys to sorting this matters out, One thing at a time. Don’t take on work you can not meet targets for, Only a fool would do that, and in the end if you keep letting people down, your name will suffer. Bills you need to be more in control of billing and set your terms, payment with in seven days or COD, you do the work you need to be paid, payment by C Cards is the best way forward everyone lives with Credit cards today we all have a card in our pocket today, even to join here, I used my C Card. Get payment always first. ” (chat.) stop messing about” (chat.) It’s no good looking at the post each day hoping for payments to be in a letter, trust me no one wishes to pay to soon, that’s what’s keeping them a float by not paying you.

Don’t be a fool over money matters, right from the start “say”, How are you wishing to pay? NO Pay No Way, Got it!!. If you let this side slip you will be forever running around, always looking for new work to make ends meet, becauce you are waiting to be paid , ending up with you having no time for yourself. My friend start today change, you must become a little harder over matters of money also. Graham

[Graham Martin]

Very nice but your spelling wrong
Telephone is spell TEL

No’ :thumbup2: I am having a laf’ with you, very clear, no messing, it will do the job. It will not be the last time I spell someones name wrong,
Well done, are you going to have a go at more.

[Graham Martin]

quote Nicola McIntosh:

quote Peter Normington:

that’s what I thought, But I’m sure it will be worth waiting for.

WATCH THIS SPACE :lol1: :lol1: :lol1:

nik

Lads did I miss this space ??????? Come on Nicola Be Bow come on, :yeeha: :yeeha: :yeeha: get um off

[Graham Martin]

quote mikeuk:

If the girls dont start pos(t)ing I’ll be forced to put stockings on myself and drape myself over the bike, which wont be pretty !

NO Please dont :doh: :doh: :doh: I am still drinking me tea, dont let this be seen, Jill or Jayne in that nice out fit, whipp also, Ha Ha Ha!!!

[Graham Martin]

Well it’s all stopped ? come on lets be seeing this back to good old fun once more, :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: , this was a joy to keep looking at,,,, come on Jill post some more, all the lads are voting for Jill in the workshop. Please don’t forget the stocking loves, Bless the girls over the pond.

[Graham Martin]

First of all stop!! sit down!! have a cup of tea, Right, sit at a table and have two sheets of paper. On one you write the good side of your work and on the second you write the bad site. Take time out in your life to sit back and look at them both. Money is not B all, life offers you more Steve.

I ask you to look at the clock you will see 24 hours. I ask that you then portion your 24 hours up. Stick to this time table 9 hours must be for sleep, so we have 15 left, if you wish to work a 10 hour day, that would be good for you. So we have 5 hours just for your needs, you need to find time for you. Steve

Once you become so over come with work, you need to sit down and think, life holds so much for you, so enjoy yourself, The Grave Yard is a clear sign of what is to come, until that time find yourself, give time to you.
Go fishing, find something that you love to do, find yourself within your own 5 hours a day. You have some good friends on this Forum UK signboards and you are calling out, my friend you need to give yourself time and all will become well in your life. Your wife is your best Friend be kind to her, walk! talk!, be only kind to her, You need to sit back and look at your life at this time, and what is best for you and your wife first. I make this most clear, stop taking on more than you can give out put too, talk to anyone, that you are letting down on targets. One thing at a time.

[Graham Martin]

Being in the green wellie band, and living in the Fens we do see a lot of horses. O Boy believe me I do slow right down, I don’t wish to miss having a good look, at the nice shapes and curves, 👿 Um very nice, the young girls do a dam good Job,Ha Ha Ha dressing up. With the Steam Eng we make lots or straw and we do make Hay. I aways love getting it, in the barn. Stop it!!!! before it rains.
Ex Blues and Royals do understand your love. Just think of the hell it can be with steam and horse, that’s not much fun, I just stop and hope all will pass OK, it’s always fun. Its always nice to get back to the barn.

[Graham Martin]

quote Debbie Astle:

Congratulations Graham & Jean.

We had our 20th anniversary this year too, I cant imagine my husband saying anything like that about me in public though unless…

a) he wanted to buy something very expensive
b) he’s already bought something very expensive and was creeping
c) i had his arm twisted so far up his back it was about to snap

😀

Love between two people, is holding within the ability to look beyond, love is a time of working together in all things. Not only do you say your words before God, but most of all you say words to one and other.
To love Her, To care for Her,

Time, brings many things, sadness and joy, I am most grateful for this time in my life, that I may grow understanding Jean more and more each day. With simple words, I always say to Jean.

The birds call and sing for you, The moon and stars shine for you, and God has given me one great gift in the knowing of you. She is a wonderful Lady, beyond all price or any value upon this earth.

I hope that I may be blessed with time to see 25 years, and it would be so nice to come to Our Beloved Highlands of Scotland once more. Jean and I love Scotland so much. In our first years of being together we would come to Scotland once a month. (Cameron of Erracht) we can visit our Estate and dream for a short time, and stand on our small plot of land and become Lord and Lady.

I am proud of all that comes from the Highlands, For in the hills my heart will always be.

[Graham Martin]

quote Nicola McIntosh:

congrats graham 😀

hope you and jean have another good 20 😀 and your menu sounds yummy!! my type of food, not too keen on coats cheese though 😉

nik

Sorry I did say I had me hands full with the biscuits, Thats Goat Cheese,

[Graham Martin]

quote Lynn:

can I come it sounds lovely 🙄

Lynn

It gives me time just to give that little bit more of myself, Lynn which part of the meal would you care for, I was going to bake a Lemon Tart for Pudding also, but time is running short.

[Graham Martin]

quote Lynn:

congratulations Graham & Jean will you be doing anything special ? :cheer:

Lynn

I will run a nice soothing bath for her once she comes home, lots of bubble’s, and sweet oils, I will set the table with flowers and candles, then I will cook for her,

Menu

Hand made Baskets of Orange and Melon topped with strawberry’s

Prawns and scallops surrounded with a hot butter lemon and dill dressing

Home made Pasta, stuffed with a tomatoe chive and sweet chestnuts stuffing, mixed at the table with coats cheese and pure olive oil. served with a rocket salad and warmed bread.

Home made ice cream, covered in a light and dark hot chocolate sauce served with short bread biscuits. Got me hands full making the biscuits,

[Graham Martin]

quote John Childs:

Congratulations.

Thank you I let Jean see our site, once she comes home.
:funky: :funky: :funky: :funky: :funky: :funky: :funky: I am a happy man to day.

[Graham Martin]

20 years, 5 to go for the first big one, I would never, never change a thing or a day Jean is a dream, and I am most grateful.

[Graham Martin]

quote Shane Drew:

quote Hugh Potter:

as for the python, they’re nuts, it’s obviously eaten something very large, i couldn’t / wouldn’t handle mine for at least a day or two after a big meal, he was just to grumpy on a full stomach !

sorry Hugh, the only snake I like are the ones that resemble a belt! 😮

Do you do much http://www.valiumeffort.com/procrastina … /shark.gif fishing looks fun, The good old white,

[Graham Martin]

quote Dave Rowland:

blimey i am back… just escaped … good night for us, we had an easy 10,000 people on a runway! … we had a houses of parlement with big ben and guy fawkes at each end.. however Guy Fawkes survived the fire!!

Five children and several adults have been injured after a firework hit a crowd watching a Bonfire Night display.Northamptonshire Police said “a number of people” had been taken to hospital by ambulance from the event at Wicksteed Park, Kettering.A force spokesman confirmed that the incident happened seven minutes into the organised display, which was attended by 15,000 people. Not so good this end sorry to say

[Graham Martin]

quote Dave Rowland:

well we are part of this:-

http://www.gunpowder-400.com

Just leaving now for it

Thats what I call a good night for all, But I think the Boys in Ozz have got it right, stop that sale of fireworks its getting to unsafe.

[Graham Martin]

It was nice to have a look at a old clip, but for me it was open all hours, :clap3: :clap3: :clap3: He gave a lot of joy; will always remember him.

[Graham Martin]

Have fun, Be Safe A , no rain in the Fens yet, Spuds in silver paper,

O Boy O Boy http://www.beltane.org/celticyear/beltane.html this bring a new light to the word Fire Festival, 😀 😀 😀 The Lads enjoy themselves up North,

[Graham Martin]

I was going to ask John to do me two signs, for my car, But Good Old Peter told me to check Land Rovers Range Rovers. Good job the Magnet just dropped off. So I am stuffed No mag signs for me.

[Graham Martin]

quote Jayne Marsh:

The pumpkin put me right off my food eeeewww! I think because Rob started this thread that he should at least post a piccy of himself :lol1:

O Yes!!! lets be seeing you, the girls are waiting, lift your kilt My Boy.
-googleye- -googleye- -googleye- Nice Nack Noo!!! its cold,

[Graham Martin]

quote Nicola McIntosh:

quote Peter Normington:

that’s what I thought, But I’m sure it will be worth waiting for.

WATCH THIS SPACE :lol1: :lol1: :lol1:

nik

Look out!!!! weve’ had the Pumpkin Will it be a Carrot? , a Marrow 😉 😉 😉 ?, I looking for a pea pod for my photo. Stop it!!!! Meat and two Veg, I love a bit of Pumpkin Pie, or a nice bit of Leek. Um Very nice one with the Pumpkin it’s the best,
Graham

[Graham Martin]

no the Mother in Law 👿 👿 👿

[Graham Martin]

Sounds like a night out on the tiles,

[Graham Martin]

Sorry I dont know much about signs but maybe this one ? http://www.area51specialprojects.com/im … 1_sign.jpg
(cheesy) (cheesy) (cheesy) (cheesy)

[Graham Martin]

quote Steve Dawson:

Going back to the break in thing….

I feel the “not having a sign” bit , is a distraction to make you feel that you are in the wrong a little , if your feeling in the wrong your not going to press the matter any further , copper can close the case off….

In other words “Coppers hate the paperwork” , and putting you off wanting to chase it up the next day gets him out of the loop !!

sd

I will then need to get a sign or maybe two, I carry a Gas blow lamp, cleaning solvets, small tins of lighter/petrol, Paints, laquers, size, what signs do we need for the EEC code ? and what class am I in ? I not got tunes of items just the Odd can, IE Peter told me dont need one for just the odd item. I am only a sign painter not Giy forks.

[Graham Martin]

quote Lynn:

I think you could be right Graham (money to burn) for the last week or so fireworks have been exploding in the skies here as well, guess I am lucky I’ve never heard a real bomb go off but the ones I’m hearing sound near what I think a bomb would sound like unlike a firework. I think it must make some people feel very uneasy and thats apart from pets and livestock.

Lynn

I am with you all the way

[Graham Martin]

OK I never wish to kill any-ones joy, I think Fireworks 1, must only be sold by the firework makers, and only one main out let/agent in each town.

Fireworks may only be sold 4 days before the 5th.

You may only let of fireworks between 8 10. 30. no fireworks maybe set off until Nov 5th, sod all this Saturday before and Saturday after, No Nov the 5th is the day come rain or shine.

The only people that can set of Fireworks the Saturday before and after November the 5th are paid displays for charity’s.

You see it is not just letting of fireworks any more, it’s how can I better myself in the art of making the biggest bang. The fireworks that are coming into this good old UK are bombs, made for displays only, not back gardens and people do not understand that the bomb that’s sitting in the house with them. you need to be 150 yards away from them. I drive for the British Red Cross (Fire Support Unit) and we see first hand what this is doing. Last year one case, a persons shed went up, he was trying to make fire works in the back garden shed, from plans seen on Webb site http://www.skylighter.com/skylighter_in … wesdes.htm Have a look, he was bracking down fireworks to make one big one. No I don’t wish to stop anyone having fun but sorry it’s getting un safe, for our team Nov 5th is a war zone, we have seen Cats and Dogs burnt because some one tapped a fires on it to see it suffer. A&E are pushed to the full. The UK is letting war come in peace time. It’s no fun for me or our team at all.

I have a Black Lab, and each night we go for a walk, I understand keeping him in doors on the 5th, but in October say the 11 th of Oct fireworks are going off. No sorry get them stopped until the day. :uksbrules: Look how much this is costing the UK, think how many services are pulled to the full, The NHS is not the best at this time even without all this going on. When you tell someone you will be waiting 6 hours to be seen at A&E don’t come crying to me. Don’t play with fire.

[Graham Martin]

I think I am very lucky then, well it’s all fireworks in the sky tonight money to burn. I wish people would just drop the money into me. Money to Burn Hum 👿 👿 Bug

[Graham Martin]

:welcome: :welcome: from me also

[Graham Martin]

quote Hugh Potter:

bad luck Graham, its always a pain, and i’m sure that many new coppers dont have much idea,

was chatting to a long serving cop a while back and he reckons that to allow all the ‘minorities’ in to the force, i guess he means chavs etc, that the entry exam is way too easy, but there we go,

i’d also be surprised if it were glue sniffers, i thought that was pretty much finished with ? price of cannabis (apparently) these days, it’s probably cheaper to buy a bag of grass than a litre of evostik !

I was chatting to Peter on the Phone, he was helping me with webb site, I dont need a sign just for 12 pots of paint do I. I am only a sign painter.

What’s WEED ? Grass needs cutting, need to get the mower out. :lol1: :lol1: :lol1:

[Graham Martin]

quote DaveBruce:

Bad news Graham sorry to hear it. The police always make use of situations like this to check other legal requirements, they probably checked your tax too, I suppose it is how they catch the small percentage of people they wouldn’t normally come in to contact with.

Hope the day gets better.

Dave

:bow: :bow: Yes officer, good tyres, yes tax is in date, yes MOT, Yes Ins’ How about the window officer Ha Ha Ha.
Graham

[Graham Martin]

quote Jayne Marsh:

Sorry to hear of your bad luck, hope you get everything sorted OK

Need to find a sign Ha! Ha! Ha! It will be OK but I just don’t understand kids, today, OK I try-ed Cigar’s in the playing fields at 8 years, that put me of, but I don’t smoke, It’s mind blowing to think what Kids are getting up to. But it’s always the poor s~~~~ like you and me, that put the bill, always. At night kids with no lights on riding along the road just hit one and see who gets it. The list is end less, I did 7 years with The Blues and Royals and I enjoyed it. I do think we need to bring back NS sorry but we do, 3 years. If the home can not drill wisdom it to the child, then let NS do the bizz!!!!.

[Graham Martin]

quote DaveBruce:

Bad news Graham sorry to hear it. The police always make use of situations like this to check other legal requirements, they probably checked your tax too, I suppose it is how they catch the small percentage of people they wouldn’t normally come in to contact with.

Hope the day gets better.

Dave

Well I am in the best webb site for signs

[Graham Martin]

quote Peter Normington:

You guys are to trustworthy, dont do it without the cash up front!!
I know its easy to say after the fact, we only give credit to “trusted ” customers.
Put it this way, when you buy food at the supermarket, can you pay in 90 days?
Will your supplier give you credit if you dont pay on time?
Signs are unique, they cannot be sold to someone else if the original purchaser backs out.
PAYMENT WITH ORDER………….only way to go

Peter

Yes Peter I am with you on that one, (drown) you need to keep yourself above water. no pay no way.

[Graham Martin]

quote Jill Marie Welsh:

Gilding can be quite painless with the use of computer cut masking.
Just cut an additional thin outline but don’t weed it off.
Apply the mask, then your size
(the thinner the size the brighter the gild, I use fast size tho)
then peel off the outline.
When the size sets up, gild away.
(I use patent not loose)
It should be squeaky not sticky.
(always make a test patch to stick your knuckle into)
Even I can gild with this method.
Then outline with paint.
Love….Jill

Jill years ago it was told to me, the best time to gild is first thing in the morning, have you ever been told this?

[Graham Martin]

http://www.stonehouses.co.uk You may try here , I don’t mask I use french chalk this will stop cold sticking. I do wish to jump any rules I hope the Webb address is OK Graham

[Graham Martin]

Yes I have done weather cocks, with crows landing on it, Using Gold on Showmans Engines you need to give a coat over the top, steam oil, nice to see someone also using gold.

[Graham Martin]

And what do you put on top of the Gold Leaf ?

[Graham Martin]

quote Hugh Potter:

my upbringing in a c of e school makes it hard for me to dissagree Graham, so i guess i dont really dissagree atall, i just have wider more spritual beliefs today, i dont hold religion, or beliefs against anyone, just the way that some consider their way the only way,

as for Ghosts, cant say i’ve seen one, but a friend and i who were fishing at a mill pool one night, heard very difinitive footsteps behind us on the path, we often fished this pool and the last people thru each night were the indians from the takeaway at about 2am, on occasion they’d drop us off a curry, we turned to say hi, and the footsteps stopped, no-one was there, that was a drastically shortened fishing trip after that minute !!!

had a few like that, i’ve never been good in the dark, and if i’m ever sea fishing and the fog rolls in, i’m gone !!! too many iffy films as a kid i’m afraid !!

then Peter Do Not Go Here http://www.jacquielawson.com/viewcard.a … KV26685522

[Graham Martin]

:welcome: :welcome: Hi am new also, and I am having a great time, one of the best webb sites, well done to them. my Ad is at

(mod-edit) please read board rules no advertising allowed

I am old time, wet paint, but I love it. I am having a good time on uksignboard see you soon Graham

[Graham Martin]

50 % Money in your till, then do the work, Cheques 15 days to check into bank, Cash! well even better. Anyone new, I ask for payment first today, sorry but its my skills need to be paid.

Do you get 15 days to pay your bills ? I dont! one tin of paint £17..49p
No don’t be so soft 50% in your hand first or full sum. and if you can not get your money, send them a Post card, asking for moneys odd you please, let the post man read it. It works, and fast and if that dont work Paint striper on the roof and two head lights.

[Graham Martin]

quote Peter Normington:

Peter what do you do yourself, if you dont mind me asking.
Kind Regards Graham[/quote]

Me Graham, I mainly just stick vinyl to vans and cars.
I do come from an engineering background, As do quite a few others that are on here.

Peter[/quote]

I dont understand today my workshop’s been full a small flys ? fruit flys I dont understand why, and the mosees are biting at night so me mate tells me. Have you had a good day Peter, A what a nice shot of Jill last night lets hope the UK girls comes up with a cracker. Ha Ha Ha :yikes: :yikes: :yikes: flys and wet paint dont mix.

[Graham Martin]

quote John Simpson:

Hi Graham, thanks for the offer, will have to pop round in the daylight as i would love to see your work.

be in touch soon.
L J

It’s not much to shout about, just paint slaped on, and a lot of rubbing down :lol1: :lol1: :lol1: Not much to see, only have a 4 1/2 scale in at this time most of the work is on site. John what are you into ?
(mod-edit) admin@uksignboards.com you can find my ad within Commercials Do you like mince pies ? and D cream ? Dont forget I dont need after shave and I have hundreds of socks :dance2: :dance2: :dance2: :dance2: Jonn coming over.
My nuts will not be roasting over a open fire this year not steaming up Boxing Day, I wish to post more photo’s on site still getting the hang of it

[Graham Martin]

quote Hugh Potter:

Graham, are those your words or a quote ? thought provoking anyways,

gvp, thats more how i feel ! religion is a dangerous thing, more wars have been started ‘in the name of our god’ than for any other reason i’d’ve thought, hell…. just look at the middle east on a daily basis.

The words belong to all mankind, for the clear sign is the Grave Yard, God simply asked that we (give) not by money, money is man made, by a simple word, in waking say thank you for the new day, God asks that we all follow good and work in a good way, and to be kind towards our fellow human. We all are asked to learn, and to grow in our life understanding a little about each fellow traveler, black and white, for this journey (life) is only temporary, and it is our duty to work in good ways towards each other. I believe in One God, and my life is built on one understanding, Judge not one living thing, For God will judge all things in time. For I will be judged, by my actions and my work done upon this Earth.
I hope my heart will show me the gift within to be kind, and my God will show me kindness within mankind.

My hearts words to you, Graham

[Graham Martin]

quote DaveBruce:

Nice work Graham thanks for showing us.

You must have met the great man o north at some point Fred Dibna?

Dave

Dave I have a Ad with the Trust page, you are welcome to look at it, go to
http://traction-engines.com/ I am under commercial.

[Graham Martin]

quote George Elsmore:

Hi all, yes did get a tan Rob 😀 I am ok for kit thanks everyone a few years ago now i worked as a maintenance fitter for a large factory in the area have paid my old mates a visit and they have knocked me together enough tools to get me by till insurance comes through. no point looking around locally as i am 400yards off M6 and this sort of thing is regular around here gangs travel from north or south hit 4 or 5 businesses and vanish back onto motorway, once again thanks for all your concern peeps
:2thumbs:

George

I am happy for you, our workshop is small but you would have been welcome, Graham

[Graham Martin]

quote Stevo Chartrand:

Here’s how canadian sign painters work in the winter. It’s always handy to have the snow shovel around so I’ll use it as a mahl stick in case of an emergency shovelling.

Stevo

I have got to give it to you boy’s lots of bottle, well done. I am thinking what can I do with my
Mahl Stick????????????/ :appl: :appl: :appl: :appl: Well done

[Graham Martin]

quote Jayne Marsh:

Hi and welcome :welcome:

Hi its a great site, one eye on uksignbord one eye on wet paint, just had a new roof put on workshop, dust :thumbdown: :thumbdown: it will take a week to get this dust out, that’s all I need. And men are jumping up and down on the roof to check it, So one is going to get a size 9. Well think of little old me wet paint a dust together, Um

[Graham Martin]

quote Peter Normington:

Nice pic jill,
doesnt count for the calendar, you still got clothes on.
I see you are religious though (holy Tights) 😀

off to bed in a hurry,

night all

Peter

Peter, I have noted that fish nets must be in , over the pond (USA) very nice girls , a truckers just been in, and he wants jill painting on both side’s of the truck, Big 10 .. 4 Jill all the lads in our workshop are voting for you. I think stockings add class, come on girls form the (UK) don’t forget the stocking lovers, Ha Ha Ha. (<( (<( (<( (<( (<( (<( (<(

[Graham Martin]

Hi and welcome still getting the hang of it bit late but
(drink1) :welcome: :welcome: :welcome:
From me

[Graham Martin]

quote Jill Marie Welsh:

…for those who wondered what the rest of my avatar looked like…. 😳

O Boy O Boy it’s 20 passed midnight and I am blessed, what a lady, I am a stockings man, what legs Well Well Well, Jill what a lady, (oogle) (oogle) (oogle) (oogle) (oogle) (oogle) (oogle) :2thumbs: :2thumbs: I take my hat of to you.

[Graham Martin]

quote Peter Normington:

Graham, the guy doing “gas ” tanks is beej Very state of the art, so nothing traditional there,
art nontheless though
The finish on old engines is beautifull but fades into the background compared to the engineering at their heart,
Peter

Yes I am most lucky to work on Traction Engs, I am no master painter just a man that loves steam, and I do my very best, and the only way for me is the old ways of hand brushing paint. I build to 6 inc scale, and I have a 4 1/2 inc in the workshop at this time. and I also go on site to paint full size. Peter what do you do yourself, if you dont mind me asking.
Kind Regards Graham

[Graham Martin]

quote DaveBruce:

I know it is a good crack and all, but it is a bit sad that it is the most popular post and not sign related!

I know you girls are just waiting for the post to die down a bit before you revitilise it with a new photo…….are’nt you?

Dave

At least I was part of it :lol1:

Dave I am polishing my whisle, like mad rubbing it hard to make it shine for the photo and I have got me kit off, but the smoke keeps getting in the way each time,
Sorry Ill keep trying to get a good shot for say mondays page at 11.30 pm the way this is going you will need to have one shot per hour. :lol1: :lol1: :lol1: :lol1: :lol1: :lol1: Well done

[Graham Martin]

Hi I am a new boy also, it’s a great site, anyway from me welcome
:welcome: :welcome: :welcome: :welcome: :welcome:
Graham

[Graham Martin]

quote coman:

The trouble is there are so many religions in the world & they all think their way is the right way! they can’t all be right.

That’s why I don’t believe in any of them.

If all pray to one God, all are right, For God created all living things even before the big bang!!! all are born free, to pray to one God, The One part of the total sum. Many pray and only God will judge all things, not mankind, for our time is short upon this Earth, We all are a long time coming, think 1000 years ago we did not hold the understanding of our time to come, but once we are born, soon we understand we are to die. We all are a short time staying, and a long time going to meet our maker. All mankind shares one common thing, that we all will pass on, look to the grave yard this to be a clear sign. Each religion shares that one path, that we all follow.

[Graham Martin]

quote Dan Finn:

Thanks for the comments guys. Confirms my own thoughts. Like Rob I tend to grab yellow pages first if looking for a local service, and use the web to find products, which is why I have not set up a site before. People do keep asking if we have a site – but then they have already found us!

Me also, it’s only good to show your work, it’s word of mouth that works the best, and by doing a good job at the right price, keep your prices fare and you will be supported by many. If your prices are to high then!!!!!
You have Yellow Pages OK if your name begins with A, WWW is only a good way of letting people see your work.

[Graham Martin]

quote John Simpson:

Hi Graham, just noticed the title of this thread. I often come down to visit my sister in Ramsey St Mary about 2/3 times a year, next time will be over Xmas i think. might be interesting to meet up?

L J

A 😛 😛 😛 😛 that would be great, I am OK for socks, stuff the after shave, I don’t smoke, I do drink, Love Chocolate, Um! I will have baked the mince pies by then, nice warm mince pies it a blob of D Cream on top.
Are you a breast man ? I love a nice bit leg myself. We even cook chicken in the smoke box of the Traction Engine, and baked Potatoes. egg and bacon on the shovel nice having your nuts roasting on a open fire. Ha Ha Ha :jump: :jump: :jump: :jump: Yes pop round love to see you.

[Graham Martin]

quote Lynn:

Hello Graham welcome glad you are enjoying your self it’s a fine place to be

Lynn 😎

It is a most welcoming site, getting to see some great stuff, Photos on the side of trucks, My work is good old hand painting, and lining, gold leaf. Traction Eng’s It is great to also make them at 6 inc scale, and see them steam. With Traction Engine work it’s using the skills of the old. I am looking forward to meeting a old timer on here, that did my kind of work. Mind you he would need to be getting on a bit to hold all the skills needed. I am always willing to learn ; take the guy with the gas tank, forgot his name, what a gift, love to meet him and pick up a number of tips. I do enjoy having a go with the air brush, but I am a long ways from painting trucks. I have painted the Royal Gates at Sandringham, and gold topped them even done work inside Sandringham church, and St Paul’s, but air brushing is a world apart, each fair ground I visit its all air brush work today. Its the sign of the times I am some of the last keeping the history Britain’s history alive. I have just jumped down from the soap box, Ha Ha Ha see you soon Graham

[Graham Martin]

quote DaveBruce:

Bryan send her over here, I need taking in to custody :lol1:

Please

Dave

O Boy yes please, Me too Graham

[Graham Martin]

quote AlphaMale:

Welcome :wave:

Thanks, still getting my way around this site, Very very good site.

[Graham Martin]

God gave you a gift, Well done, Do you watch OCC on the TV at all ? I do I was never into Choppers until I started to watch OCC being a Traction Engine man, I have grown to understand the love the lads have for the hobby. I must take my hat of to you, well done, from the old school.

Kind Regards Graham

[Graham Martin]

Hi what fitting tools are you needing to use, I am a small workshop if I can help, Sorry you are going along this path, Sign of the Times, sorry to say,
Don’t have holidays, sit at home, can of beer in one hand and shotgun on stand by. I never understood our USA fellows shoot first, ask second, but I am slowly coming around to that way of thinking.

Sorry Mate Graham