DAKOTA BARLET WINS THE 2011 JUNIOR SLINGSHOT

 CHAMPIONSHIP AT SHELLHAMMERS SPEEDWAY

DAKOTA BARLET & HIS MOM AND DAD ABOVE

 

DAKOTA BARLET AFTER A FEATURE WIN AT SHELLHAMMERS

 

SQUEEGEE MASTER HOLDS SUMMIT

 MEETING WITH SHOWTIME & TACO

THE 3 AMIGOS? THE 3 STOOGES? OR JUST 3 GUYS UP TO NO DAMN GOOD!

(PHOTO: "SHOWTIME" JOE ADAMS, "SQUEEGEE MASTER" FRANK, & "TACO" KERRY KRATZ)

Story by Tobiasized

 

July News Press Release, China Town / New Ringgold : Squeegee Master Frank placed a letter on one of his homing pigeons and away it flew, landing thousands of miles, well ok, at least a few miles away in Showtime Adams mailbox. The two agreed on a mutual call to order, and thus the first inner continental meeting of the worlds, well ok, at least two of the east coasts most decorated lettering personalities was on the calendar. A third party, Taco Kratz, sometimes known on the SJDR message board as "Who The Hell Is Kerry Kratz", was also called upon to be the ring leader, I mean the chair person for the first summit.

 

As you can see by the photo, Showtime and Taco flew thousands of miles, well really they drove a couple of miles and met Squeegee at the local Pagoda Family take out, which is located somewhere in New Ringgold. See if you can find it on a Google search, go ahead, look, you will be surprised! Did you really stop reading to look for it, holy sheet balls batman, are you all stupid or what? Now, back to our regularly scheduled program, "These are the Days of Our Lives", no, no, no...... Back to the Summit.... What the talks were between the two masterminds, and the sidekick Taco shall be forever a secret, no really, because this roving reporter has no idea of what they talked about. Maybe the price of gas, maybe about women, I thought maybe, just maybe there might have been some talk of "Lettering" between the 3 of them, but why would that happen, it's not like this was a Summit meeting.... OH SHEET, YEAH IT WAS..

 

Actually I have it on good record, or maybe in my feeble mind that something is in the works between these 3 space cadets, I mean masterminds... Really, something is going to be coming to a town, city, state, or local very soon..... Under 17 not admitted without an adult, or at least a person that claims to be an adult. All things being equal Frank was happy to meet with Joe, and Kerry, and many things in the business were talked about. There is a deep respect for each others work, which in this day and age is refreshing, and Frank has told me personally that Joe has helped him out in some area's which I think is totally cool. Pay It Forward, and that's just what these guys are doing. Hats off, great to see two of the best in the business sharing some laughs together. Now, for that last question, "Who The Hell Is Kerry Kratz?".... Just kidding, if you don't know Kerry then you are not a modified racing fan. 

 

 

MEMORIAL DAY CELEBRATION AT FRANK'S WAS A TIME TO HONOR OUR HERO'S..

BOTH FALLEN AND THOSE WHO RETURNED HOME.. GOD BLESS THEM ALL..

 

July 9th, 2011:  Though this article is well past due, because of non other then to many hours of work, I would not be able to forgive myself without taking the time to put down some text about the time not only myself, but my family spent with Frank's family, and friends to celebrate our Nations Memorial Day. I feel as strongly about this day as I know my "Blood Brother" Frank does, this is not only a day to have a party, and see friends, and have a great time, it is one of the best ways to honor our Service Men and Women who have fought to retain the freedoms that we enjoy everyday in our country. To all who have lost their lives in battle, and to all those who made it home, Frank and I Salute You. You are the hero's that have made, and continue to make the United States the greatest place on this earth to call home! God Bless all of you.

 

I have to thank Frank, and his wife Sandy. They had by far and away the biggest spread of food, and drinks, and games, live music, and everything else you could think of at their Memorial Day Celebration. The weather was HOT, HUMID, AND SUNNY... It was in the upper 90's, which was the only down fall of the day, at least for me, as the older I get the more I seem to mind the heat and humidity. I told Frank for over a year that I would be at this years Celebration, and along with my wife, and son, we made the short drive up to Frankie's to share in some of the days activities. I have to tell you, I wish that it wasn't as hot and humid as it was, I couldn't get over the amount of food, and I mean great home cooked food that Sandy, and Frank had out for everyone to feast from.

 

Where in the World is Frank????? Find Him in This Photo...

 

Frank and Sandy had a full sized air filled jumping balloon for the kids to play in all day long. Then, there was a full size arena, a full blown air inflated jousting arena, along with the big padded sticks to beat your opponent over the head with. Only the strong survived. I missed out on who won this event, but I'm sure who ever did had fun doing it. Nothing like beating a person over the head with a big padded stick! Frankie also had a Pineapple display set up that he personally put together himself, which was totally awesome. A full Hawaiian bar was set up giving the adults many different drinks to make up, or have made for them. The whole place was decorated in an Hawaiian theme, and when you arrived Frank would come over and place a Lei around your neck. I felt like I was at Don Ho's house, it was that cool.

 

I met a ton of new people, and got to see some familiar faces in the crowd also. Race Track Owner, and Race Promoter Tom Hiester was on hand, along with his two sons, Shane and Sheldon. It was great to see them, as in the winter, or off season on Thursday nights I race at Tom's H.O. Raceway, and we all have a ball. Usually we have about 20-25 racers on hand each week, and alternate back and forth between Modifieds one week, followed by Sprint Cars the next. It's a full 8 lane H.O. scale track, and you will find many of the bodies on the cars are identical copies of Modifieds that Frank himself has lettered. This coming season we will have Frank down for a race, as he does sponsor one of Tom's Thursday night shows each season.

 

It was a pleasure finally getting to meet Sandy, Frank's wife. I have heard her on the phone many times laughing at Frank and I, because we are forever talking, or texting each other about something. I have been up to Blondie's, which is one of the best kept secrets in New Ringgold. Great food on the menu, and the prices are great also. Make sure you stop up and see Sandy and Frank at Blondie's, it's well worth the trip. I also have to say it was great meeting Ashlee, Frank and Sandy's Daughter. She is a wild child just like Frankie for sure, full of energy, and she was having the time of her life with many of her college friends, and family friends. Thank you Frank and Sandy for the invite, and I will reserve my place for next year right now, we will be there to help honor our hero's, and to have some fun, food, and laughter in the process.

 

BELOW ARE SOME PHOTOS FROM MEMORIAL DAY... SEE WHAT YOU MISSED!

BTM/Hiester/Frank

G. Wagner/Frank

Jousting Ring

Barn Bounce

Pineapple Display

DJ Under Umbrella

Tiki God

Buffet Tents

Tiki Piñata

Far Out Fishin

Cabana Bars

Tom in Trash? lol

 

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE ENTIRE PENNSYLVANIA PERFORMING

ARTS ACADEMY TEAM ON YOUR 2011 CHAMPIONSHIP WIN AT

WILDWOOD, NEW JERSEY. GREAT JOB, FRANK IS VERY PROUD..

 

FRANK'S TRUCK LETTERING PRODUCES ANOTHER WINNING DESIGN..

CONGRATS GO OUT TO CAR OWNER BILL NADOHIL & DRIVER

 KEN ECKERT JR., FOR WINNING BEST SPORTSMAN MODIFIED IN

 SHOW AT THE BIG DIAMOND / FAIRLANE MALL SHOW~!

 

 

CHECK OUT THE ALL NEW VIDEO CLIP PAGE,

EACH WEEK WE WILL POST NEW FUNNY CLIPS..

 

 

"EASY UP SIGN -N- STAND".... NEW PRODUCT.... ONLY

AVAILABLE FROM FRANK'S TRUCK LETTERING..

 

48''x36'' Aluminum Sign, 1" Angle Iron Frame.

 

Reinforced spike on tip goes into ground easy.

 

Highlighted in red is where you use a sledgehammer.

 

September 20th, 2010:  If you ever wanted to have the luxury of not splitting your hand open, or whacking your leg with a sledgehammer, then the all new "Easy Up Sign -N- Stand" is for you. This takes 1 person to install, no need for posts, and it holds a giant 4'x3' aluminum panel which is 4 times the size of most real estate signs.

 The top photo gives you the overall view of the product, which is a very attractive and strong unit.  Photo 2 shows the bottom of a leg which has a solid reinforced spike welded to the 1" high carbon steel angle iron frame.  Having the solid spike attached at the end means your going to be hammering in the sign much faster, and safer then you ever have before. The 3rd photo which is highlighted in red shows the corner support system which is where you will use your sledgehammer to put your sign into place. The dual tri-angle design idea prevents the frame from bending because on normal sign posts you would hit the sign from the top down.

The 3rd photo also shows off the use of the high carbon 1" angle iron, for years of use. The frame is totally welded, no nuts and bolts to mess around with, this unit is ready to go.

Now, here is the best part, Frank's will make "you" the customer a 48" x 36" aluminum panel, which will be lettered on both sides, giving "you" a total of 24 square feet of advertisement space. Uses are unlimited, and are left up to "your" imagination, or ours if you prefer. Use the "Easy Up Sign -N- Stand" for constructions jobs, temporary job sites, permanent business location, or directions, etc.     With a 48''x36'' panel lettered on both sides this gives the customer 24 sq. ft. of advertising. Uses are unlimited to the imagination.

 

Frank's Truck Lettering is selling this exclusive package complete for $260.00. Extra cost for reflective, or excessive lettering. Call or email Frank today..