Full Version: Camp America, Tom is coming to USA
From: Peter [#35]
3 May 2006
To: ALL
one slight problem.............
Tom hasnt worked in our industry.
long story :-( :-(
regards
Peter
From: John (ICTJOHN) [#36]
3 May 2006
To: Peter [#35] 3 May 2006
Peter,
It's kind of like all 3 of my girls......they each worked for me while in their teens for 1 summer. They all had the same reaction. "Well, I don't know what I want to do when I grow up...... but I do know I don't want to work in the awards industry" :S
Oh well, that just leaves more customers for me :P
... and no fighting for dad's business when I go the the big trophy cup in the sky!
From: JHayes55 [#37]
5 May 2006
To: Peter [#35] 9 May 2006
Peter - If Tom and his friend make a swing south we will be more than happy to put them up for as long as they would want to stay. I have two empty bedrooms and bath down stairs. My college age kids would see to it that they would have fun.
Peter one thing you must do is rent the movie - "Fargo" - it will give you and Tom an idea of the local accents. I love the accents from that area -I have some good friends from that part of the US
From: Peter [#38]
11 May 2006
To: JHayes55 [#37] 11 May 2006
Some more info re the Boys :
Tom and Michael;
Both have sales skills : Think about the charm of an Aussie salesperson ! We've got the coolest accent
Both have Photography skills, having worked as Photographers for Kathys sisters Photography Company.
Both have international Drivers licences.
Both are quick learners and will take any work.
Both are as funny as !
Michael has worked as a male model ( a tall good looker ) His Uncle is a movie producer in Minneapolos and has made some really big Movies
( will find out which ones if you like )
Tom is a very fit sports jock, Football ,Baseball, Wrestling, Gaelic Football
and devastatingly handsome...( like his Dad ).
They intend to do the Camp America thingy, then head to New York, Go up to Canada, back down the East Coast of the USA, cross the Country, then go up the West Coast. They are over there for 6 months. ( In other words whereever they can or where they may be needed or where they can get accomodation and work )
I'd like to thank those that have offered various facilities so far , should anyone require any assistance by these bright young Aussie guys, please email or PM me with phone numbers or contact details.
I can then pass these on to Tom and Michael who will call or PM or Email to touch base so you can get to know them and tee things up as to where you are etc.
They are totally open to where they go..
Any help would be appreciated and I hope I am not being too presumptious in my request.. :-)
regards
Peter
From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#39]
12 May 2006
To: Peter [#38] 12 May 2006
You say the guys will be coming to the West Coast.
Tell them there will be serious consequences, if they don't make arrangements to meet up with myself and my family. :-)
I'm a native Southern Californian and I'll make sure they see all the places of high import.
From: Peter [#40]
12 May 2006
To: ALL
OK Tom and Michael are eager as Beavers and willing to talk to anyone that wants to....
regards
Peter :-)
From: Peter [#41]
25 May 2006
To: ALL
My Young Man is on his way to the Good ol' USA !
We just saw him off at the Airport. :'-(
I would like to be able to give him some phone numbers of those that are gracious enough to allow him to stay some time.
Tom is eager to contact you.
I am sure he would also be happy to work if it were available
( albeit ,he has not engraved before) but is very useful with computers.and is a very good salesperson. ( and a quick learner)
regards
Peter :-)
From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#42]
25 May 2006
To: Peter [#41] 25 May 2006
When Tom finds his way to California, we'll be happy to let him hang out with us and show him the local sights.
Is this Tom's first trip, so far from home?
What an adventure he's embarking on!
Memories that will last a lifetime.
From: Harvey only (HARVEY-ONLY) [#43]
25 May 2006
To: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#42] 25 May 2006
From: Peter [#44]
25 May 2006
To: Harvey only (HARVEY-ONLY) [#43] 26 May 2006
regards
Peter :P
EDITED: 25 May 2006 by PETER
From: UncleSteve [#45]
25 May 2006
To: Peter [#44] 26 May 2006
I am sure your two "friends" would be more than willing to put the boys up for a day or two....
Might even be cheaper than letting them into the casinos! ;-)
From: LipChip [#46]
26 May 2006
To: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#42] 26 May 2006
Hello David,
If Tom finds his way out to Ventura, I'm up for another golf outing.
From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#47]
26 May 2006
To: LipChip [#46] 26 May 2006
I don't know if Tom plays golf, but I'd be up for another round.
Then again, I haven't been on a course for months, so it's debatable if I play golf. :-)
I'll be playing in a scramble tournament, next weekend, to benefit a local high school's golf team, so we'll see how I'm holding up.
From: Peter [#48]
26 May 2006
To: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#42] 26 May 2006
Hi David,
This is his first ever trip alone of any great distance. He has always harboured a desire to go to the USA. I think the trip that Kathy and took along with the photos, video and stories of the warm welcome we received from you guys really got him going.
The fact that we have made so many friends, that he has heard about and we talk so warmly about has made him very confident.
We would dearly love him to catch up with as many of you as possible.
What an adventure...he's only 19 !
I miss him so much already :-( ( He and Kathy are my best friends)
regards
Peter
From: Peter [#49]
26 May 2006
To: ALL
This has gotten interesting again, Tom has gone over by himself, I am not sure if he will team up with Michael now ( he might ).
He does play golf, though I dont know how well, he use to play with his Granddad.
regards
Peter
From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#50]
26 May 2006
To: Peter [#49] 26 May 2006
If Tom comes our way (which I surely hope he does) I'll treat him as one of my own.
You'll have to ask my kids if that's a good thing. :-)
From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#51]
8 Jul 2006
To: Peter 8 Jul 2006
How's Tom doing in the U.S.A. Is he still planning on coming to the West Coast?
From: Peter [#52]
8 Jul 2006
To: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#51] 9 Jul 2006
David,
He is currently flat out like a lizard drinking at camp Lincoln/Lake Hubert.
Tom is so busy from 6 am until 10 pm with no time to scratch himself.
I am not sure if he will make the West Coast after he leaves the camp, but I am sure he will touch base when he leaves the camp.
regards
Peter
From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#53]
9 Jul 2006
To: Peter [#52] 9 Jul 2006
That's the way to do it. Run that youthful energy right out of them. :-)
I'm sure Tom's having the time of his life, with memories that will last as long.
From: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES) [#54]
5 Sep 2006
To: Peter [#52] 5 Sep 2006
Peter,
I just got off the phone with Tom, who is currently in Emporia, KS, probably staying in a dorm or apartment at Emporia State University.
We are going to try to get together this coming Sunday in Topeka, KS, which is the capital city of the state of Kansas. I'll post more details tomorrow. Much of it will depend on his ability to negotiate a ride.
I can tell on the phone that he is a chip off the ol' block.
EDITED: 5 Sep 2006 by DATAKES
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