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Location: south east Michigan | Okay...I have found out as much as I could and I'm ready to get this thing off the ground.
Recap the Basics:
Cost: $29.00 (all profits to go to the OFC upkeep fund)
Objective: To come up with 13 creative and interesting photos that members will enjoy looking at every day for a month. And...let's set a sales goal of 20 calenders.
Proceedure: Send me a check for $29.00 per calender along with at least one photo that you would like to have displayed. (photo details to follow) You have until October 1st to get an order and photo in. Calenders will be mailed by November 1st.
Photo Details:
The picture will end up being 8-1/4 x 11. It is important that there be enough resolution for the photo to be sharp and clear at that size.
Photo must be "landscape" (aka: wide), not tall.
Let's get creative and put some excitement in the photos. Use interesting backgrounds. Alaska Fly Guy talked about having glacier ice behind his Ovation. Do you have an Ovation with historical importance? Take a photo that tells the story. How about a picture of your collection? Better yet, how about a picture of your collection with you in it? Even better, how about a picture of your collection and you with a hot babe? :D
Take your time to come up with something special.
I'd like to have the pictures reflect the personalities of our members and not look like pictures from a sales catalog.
Hey CaptainLovehandles (aka:jas)...If you want to draw somthing, that would be cool!
Come on Mr. Wong!!! Do your thing!!!
****I don't mean to sound demanding.... I'm just trying to give encouragement!****
Photo Selection:
If you order a calender I want to do everything I can to include your photo. You'll just have to trust me in the selection process. As a check and balance, my wife Pam will help me out. The best thing that can happen is that I get so many great pictures that choosing between them becomes a real headache.
fine print:
Of course we cannot use copyrighted photos. And sorry, no pics of Nancy Wilson unless she is in your living room playing your Ovation.
My address is:
Brad Durasa
7262 Audubon
Algonac, MI 48001
e-mail digtal photos to:
Brad@ADIFP.com
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Location: Orange County, California | Originally posted by Slipkid:
I'd like to have the pictures reflect the personalities of our members and not look like pictures from a sales catalog.
How 'bout a group shot from the OFC factory tour or the OFC TX Get togther (if somone has them at high enough resolution).
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Such great pictures ... I'm speechless and having serious gas just looking at them!
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Or an assortment of Electric Storm models:
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A flamy GP that later went to Josh Homme from Queens of the stone age.
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Location: Atlanta,Ga. | Here is a pic of Ovations very first 4 shiny bowl models and the very first ovation catalog(1967) that featured these four models..The catalog is probably harder to find than the guitars.The guitars are from left to right, 1967 classic ,1967 Josh White,1967 balladeer and laying down is a 1967 deluxe balladeer in sunburst.When was the last time you saw a shiny bowl in burst??
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I don't think you'll have any proplem surpassing your sales goal. I'm getting CAS (Calendar Aquisition Syndrome) just looking at these photos! |
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EDIT: Oops. Guess I don't. Someone else who attended must have it. Paul? |
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Location: Anchorage, Alaska | Am I the only one that thinks with the number of OFC members, or at least the number of ACTIVE members, we would go through at least 100 or more of these? If we could have that many done and if fact sold, wouldn't it bring the price down quite a bit? Sure are some nice photo's already submited that are awsome to say the least! |
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Yes if you don't not want one and no if not...
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how about this one...
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Put me on the list. We're past the list phase.
Just send a check and a picture or two for concideration.
Brad Durasa
7262 Audubon
Algonac, MI 48001
Digital pic can be sent to Brad@adifp.com
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Location: Vermont USA | We're past the list phase.
Just send a check and a picture or two for concideration.
Hi Brad I sent a picture but I am wondering how much I should make a check out for?
Remember I am a poor preacher if you ever heard me you would agree. :cool:
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Location: south east Michigan | $29.00
It breaks down to:
$20.00 to Kinkos
$ 4.00 for shipping
$ 5.00 to the OFC upkeep fund
If shipping costs are less or IF I get a quantity discount, the OFC fund will just get a little fatter. |
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I have recieved a couple nice pictures, but no orders as of yet.
Designzilla has offered to do some professional type work on this project. We are still working out some details but I think we can pull it off. Take a look at this "rough draft".
http://www.designzilla.com/OFC1.HTM
When you decide on the pic you want to submit, please don't post it here. It would be nicer if most of the calender pics have not been seen before.
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Location: Canton (Detroit), MI | NOW you tell me.....I took pictures of all my Os to have something to send you, but I posted them all in my Gallery over the last couple of nights...SO....DON'T LOOK AT THE PICTURES IN MY GALLERY!!!!!!
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a lovely family you have there. |
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I am with the Government (ours) and my check IS in the mail!
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Location: south east Michigan | Cool Woody....
Remember gang....sumbmitted photos should be long (landscape), not tall.
Another thing.....just for fun...I'll number the calenders in the order I recieve the check. The first one will be 1 / ???? and so on. Not that it really means anything special, I just know this crowd gets a kick out of that type of thing. |
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Location: the BIG Metropolis of TR | Originally posted by Old Applause Owner:
NOW you tell me.....I took pictures of all my Os to have something to send you, but I posted them all in my Gallery over the last couple of nights...SO....DON'T LOOK AT THE PICTURES IN MY GALLERY!!!!!!
Roger TO LATE!! ;) ....You've got some great looking guitars,Roger....I see you're a fan of pearloid tuner buttons too!! |
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If we could come up with even just a couple like this it would be great.
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Location: Canton (Detroit), MI | I don't even wanna THINK about how much money is in that picture......NONE of those is an inexpensive guitar....
....and (if these were mine) leaning my Larrivee 000-60 or Martin D-45V or D12-35 or HD-28 Brazilian Limited against something and not in a padded stand???? NOT GONNA HAPPEN.....
Thanks, Trboy...if I had more than TWO padded stands(of which I never need more than one, as I keep all of my guitars in their cases when not being played), I'd have a try at my version of this picture.
I prefer pearloid tuner knobs because they don't tarnish.
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Location: Phoenix AZ | Wow. This is definately one to bookmark and show the wife when I go on my next buying spree.
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Location: south east Michigan | bump.
Designzilla (a.k.a. Steve) is going to do some professional type work for us.
Check out his rough draft.
http://www.designzilla.com/OFC1.HTM
Nice, eh?
We are still working out the details but we are going to make the best looking calender we can. We are looking into some different printing ideas. If we can to better than Kinkos for the same cost we will do it. If the whole thing falls apart the least you will see is professionally designed guitar pictures with Kinko's standard calender design.
To recap, Kinkos charges $20 to do a custom calender. Meijers charges $25. $29 ain't cheap but it's not far from the market price. Whatever money is left after printing and shipping costs will be sent to the OFC up-keep fund.
The reason I'm don't want to run this through the OFC store is because of the nature of the product. We would not want Miles to spend big bucks on calenders only to see them to become worthless on January 2nd. So it's a special order, pay in advance deal. (I don't want to get stuck with extras either!) Your just going to have to trust me. But I better do good because I know 2 guys from Jersey who would take me out at the knees.
I have recieved some very good pics so far but we need more. Remember....long pics, not tall. And digital please. We will need to blow them up to at least 8 x 10.
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I think it's great. I sent my check off a couple of days ago. |
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Location: New Orleans | I must have a calendar too! It'll be a keeper long after the year is past so I'd prolly take a few of the best pics and frame them an hang them right up there with a couple pice I have of Nancy's Adamas. It's going to be a beautiful collectable calendar. GREAT WORK!!! :eek: |
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Location: south east Michigan | Here ya go Paul....
other people will also need it.
Brad Durasa
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Your calender will me marked #3 / xxxx.
That's where we are. |
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Location: Tampa, FL | Is this a poll question? I'm thinking it has all the earmarks of a potential landslide. |
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It will remain obtrusive and annoying until we are done taking orders. |
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Location: south east Michigan | This bump is to help Dave W. get up to speed on this project.
Orders are coming in kind of slow but I'm not concerned yet.
I'm thinking that the order cut off time will be around mid October. I hate like hell to give you procrastenators out there that much time but there it is. Fair warning...Hizzoner said I could borrow his cattle prod if I need to. |
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As I re-read this thread I see I talked about shipping these calenders by the first of November. With Designzilla coming on board for some custom graphics work I think we should figure on shipping about December first instead. |
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Location: south east Michigan | UPDATE UPDATE UPDATE!!!!
Miles has kindly "pinned" this thread to the top of the board for easy refference.
As of 9/10 I have recieved 3 orders with payments. That makes at least 22 to go. Come on gang. I don't want to have to ask the boys from Jersey to put the muscle on ya!
The deadline for orders is still weeks away. Maybe late october. HOWEVER...we cannot afford to produce more calenders than what are pre-ordered and paid for!!!!
Payment.....We have many members outside of the U.S. that would like a calender. I know ease of payment is an issue. How about this. Those who have to pay with a non-U.S. currency can purchase by making a payment at my PayPal account. PayPal fees will eat up some of that amount but I think I will still be okay.
I am listed on e-bay as user Skipkid1954 (Note: It is SKIPkid, not SLIPkid. (long story, please don't ask) If you pay by PayPal sent me a confirming e-mail with mailing instructions.
PLEASE...If you can send a check in the mail I would prefer that.
My name and address is listed as part of my signature below each of my posts.
I have recieved some great photos but am looking for more. Be creative. (reminder: digital, hi-res, and landscape format please)
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Location: Paris/France | Hello Brad,
I've got a question before to send my payment.
Is it the same price for us outside USA (29$)??
Or should we add some $ for covering the shipping charges???
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Location: south east Michigan | Hello Jerome!
I have 4 dollars built into the price for shipping. I think that should cover the shipping. Any money left over after cost of production am material will go to the OFC upkeep fund.
Viva la France!!! |
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I know it's in this thread somewhere but what is the drop dead date you will accept photos by?
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Location: south east Michigan | Let's say about October 15th.
This is the thread that has all the info. Miles pinned it to the top to make it easy to find. |
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Location: Carle Place, NY | As of 9/10 there's only THREE paid up orders?
Hello out there! Send Brad your checks. |
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Location: south east Michigan | Today, 9/16, I have 7 orders in. That leaves at least 18 more to go.
For our members who use a different currency, you can use my PayPal account. (Skipkid1954)
The two people who have done that added a couple bucks to the amount to cover the PayPal commission. That was very nice of them.
If you are in the USA I would much preffer a check in the mail.
I have some good pics in but I'm looking for more. Figure about October 15th for the deadline on pics.
ALSO....I want to have at least 25 orders paid for by then. At that point Designzilla is going to start putting some serious work into this and I want it to be worth his effort. |
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I'll take a few of those calendars. Also maybe we could use some of the sluthead pictures to be taken on Sept 30? The photographier is allegedly very good. |
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Location: NJ | ". . The photographier is allegedly very good. ."
Really? Wow!
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Location: Rego Park, NY, | Yes Waskel,
I was going to ask you if you could edit it.
"Stewen Spweilberg and George Wucas Pwoductions
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Location: Rego Park, NY, | Brad,
As you know I will be taking pictures at the Sept.30th event. I will be using film. A CD will be ordered at the time of processing. But the return time to me will be approximately 2 weeks. That will mean mid October. I hope there will be time for some of the pictures to be included in the calender. |
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As long as to stick to that approximate timeline, we'll be a-okay. |
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Location: NJ | Brad;
I've been contracted by an acquaintance of cwk2's to shoot some photos as well. Since I'll be shooting digital, I can probably have a CD to you in the mail (along with a check for a calendar) early the following week.
Between the two of us, you'll probably have more SlotHead crap than you'll ever want in your entire life . . . :D |
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Location: south east Michigan | Thanks Cliff...that would be great.
The more we have the more fussy we can be about what gets in.
I just got in a great pic of an EliteLX.
With what Designzilla is thinking of we will need a total of 25 images for the project. |
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Location: Rego Park, NY, | I was going to try Costco many years ago when they started their photo service. I had my film in hand and I walked up to the counter. I looked at the photo printing machine and this is what I saw.
1. processed negatives ready for printing thrown on top of the machine mixed up like spagetti in a collander.
2.Negatives on the floor that were stepped on.As far as I could see, they were ruined.
3. A friend of mine working there. He knows what quality I look for (Color,lighting, etc). He told me to stay away because I would not be happy with the results.
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Location: Rego Park, NY, | Yes Cliff,since we are located close to the Big Apple I know there are many places. The hours that I work make it next to impossible to go to Manhattan. I work till 8pm on Mon.,Weds.,Fri. and I work till 6pm on Sat. So if I tried to go there, the pictures would take more than 2 weeks to be done. There is a professional photo lab in Queens that has been in business for more than 40 years. Their priority is Medium Format and digital. So when I have this lab process 35mm they always tell me a rush would be
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Yeah, they had a hit back in the 70's, didn't they?? |
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Location: Rego Park, NY, | Cliff,
My response was more frustration than anger. If you remember the e-mail that I sent you about lost/ruined negatives. I have actually refused some weddings because I could not depend on the processing end of the job. So I put off acepting jobs due to this problem. |
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Location: Rego Park, NY, | Cliff,
Can you find out:
1-Prices are for processing
2-Price for cd
3-how long it will take to be done.
Al is covering all the cost. So if it works for him that's fine. I can give you the film at the end of the night. |
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Location: NJ | Phil;
While I don't mind being "the Mule" (as it were), I'd rather that you discuss the details/pricing directly with them (973.227.4646), if you don't mind.
When there's varying degrees of details (and OtherPeople'sMoney) involved, I'd prefer not to get in the middle. If you talk to John Castronovo at the number above (and tell him you were referred by "Cliff from Freeman"), I'm sure he'll give you a square deal. I haven't used them a lot for processing (mostly drum scans, duratrans, and cibachromes), but I know they do good work.
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Location: closely held secret | Originally posted by cliff:
I haven't used them a lot for processing (mostly drum scans, duratrans, and cibachromes), but I know they do good work. Proving there's more than one kind of geek. |
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I will call them tomorrow. I left my cell phone home.
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Location: Earth·SolarSystem·LocalInterstellarCloud·Local Bub | COVER OF THE OFC
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liar. Well, uh, |
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Location: south east Michigan | Are you one of the 30 who said yes????
If you not one of the 7 who mailed their order in a timely fashion...now is the time....right now....before things get ugly....or ugly-er :mad:
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Location: Anchorage, Alaska | Just mailed my check in this morning. I was holding off trying to get a few outdoor shots of my guitars to send with it but the only chances I've have to get out and do it, it has rained. Figured I have better send the check before I miss out on the calendar. |
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Location: south east Michigan | That's a good game plan.
Ya got about two weeks to get in pics. Two weeks tops.
Giddy-up. |
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Location: Rego Park, NY, | Brad,
I am going to send you all of the pictures that I took on the last tour. I am going to copy the original disc. Each picture should be 10 megs. Again my computer ignorance is showing. I am not sure if the lab used any compression/zip program to fit the pictures on the disc. You should receive them by next week. |
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Location: Rego Park, NY, | My father in law's mind is a sharp as a tack. He has an unbelievable fighters instinct. As hard as it must be for him. He has a ventilator tube,feeding tube, IV etc. he actually gnawed through his endotracheal tube with only his lower teeth. My sister inlaw scolded him and told him that he can't do that again. All he did was open his eyes really wide and with all his strength,he proceeded to form a big smile from ear to ear. He was trying to tell her that he was going to do what ever he wanted. He promised me that he would not do that again. |
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Location: closely held secret | Brad. I don't think a calendar full of sexy guitars like the 2006 Ovation Calendar could possibly be complete without a centerfold.
So let me apologetically offer this one.
~~~Ovation. Plug it in.
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You have nice hips. |
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Location: Orlando, FL | Wow Brad, I didn't realize it was going to be that kind of calendar! |
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Location: NJ | Zilla;
You're doin' the calendar layout, si??
Will this work okay for you? :
PhotoShop(CS2) .psd file (on a CD)
9"x12" landscape (you can crop as you see fit)
CYMK/300dpi
I'll try to have it in the mail to Brad by end of this week/early next week . . . . |
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Location: south east Michigan | Nine orders as of today.
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The magic number to make this project a go was 20. We have had about 30 "commitments".
There is still time. The pre-order phase is ending soon. The design phase is next. Once we get to the production phase, that's it. We can only make as many as are ordered at that time.
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Location: Cicero, NY | Brad - you have pm (for calendar #10!). And, if you, 'Zilla and the others that are helping out have not heard this from anyone before, thanks for doing this. I'm sure it's a PITA for you guys but I'm also sure it's going to be a great job. Just another reason this family's just a little better than most of the rest - thanks! |
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Location: Orlando, FL | Cliff, those specs are fine. Looking forward to seeing all these great photos! |
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Location: south east Michigan | The info is deep back in this thread so I'll re-cap.
Cost: $29.00
Dollar breakdown:
$20.00 to print
$4.00 to ship
$5.00 to the OFC upkeep fund
Any amount above costs will go to the OFC fund.
We can only afford to print what is ordered and paid for.
Send checks to:
Brad Durasa
7262 Audubon
Algonac, MI 48001
PayPal:
I opened up my Paypal to make it easier for members who use a different currency. If you are a "local" and want to use PayPal please add $2.00 to cover paypal's cut.
Address: Brad@adifp.com
E-bay name: Skipkid1954
The product:
The original idea was to have Kinkos do the work. Since then Designzilla (a.k.a. Steve) has offered to put some classy design work into it. We are going to do our best to give you the most bang for the buck that we can. I am still open for picture submissions. The more you guys send, the better the calender can be. Don't be shy.
Shipping:
I want to give Steve at least 6 weeks for his contribution. Ideal ship time will be before December 7th. I want them in your hands before Christmas.
Did I leave anything out???? |
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Location: SoCal | check is in the mail, no more procrastination :D |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | PayPal payment sent (plus a few extra coins for your troubles). Dave |
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Location: south east Michigan | Thanks Tony & Dave.
And Dave...I'm trying hard to get a uke in there somewhere!!! |
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Location: south east Michigan | Thanks Sam,
The pics have not been finalized yet. With your collection I can't see a calender without something of yours. Once I collect them all I'll send them to Designzilla for his professional touch. I'll offer a couple suggestions but Steve is the one to bribe....errrr I mean talk to. |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | Originally posted by Slipkid:
I'm trying hard to get a uke in there somewhere!!! Hey Darren, Will the Adamas Cat-eye tenor ukulele will be ready in time for the calendar ???
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I sent you some pics that are somewhat different than your basic shots. Hope theres room for 'em somewhere. you got mail ..... :) |
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That's the spirit!!! |
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Your photo cd is in the mail along with an order for 2 calenders
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Location: N.J. | Hey Brad,
Just uploaded one of those pics in my gallery.{Shameless plug} :p . Actually I'm just flabbergasted that I figured out how to upload a pic IN the gallery.!! :D Btw, it figures I would get the lucky #13..... :rolleyes: |
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Location: south east Michigan | Sleepy,
About the #13...
My wife and I met, were engaged, and married, all on a Friday the 13th. It's been 26 years. Yikes...I just realized that 13 is half of 26!!! |
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Location: Upper Left USA | Yikes...I just realized that 13 is half of 26!!!
Now you're half way to a full deck! No worries, man! |
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Location: south east Michigan | Update!!!
Just so you know your orders were recieved, here is the list as of 10/10/05.
Thank you... thank you... Thank You!!!!!
Everyone listed gets 5 OFC points and the right (and duty) to really hassle the procrastinators!!!
M. Woodford (Woody)
M. Cook (fugot)
P. Moody
M. Lidowsky (Mitch)
J. Smith (Stellarjim)
J. Galopin (paulmac)
J. White
T. Tennant (ttenn)
R. Chatfield (chatman)
D. Witco (StandingO)
S. Stathakis (Samova)
P. Barbour (vipergts)
S. Terry (stephen28)
T. Smith
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Location: Tampa, FL | Well Brad, you've outed me. I just want to know, will this calendar be coming in a plain brown paper wrapping or do I have to sneak it into the house. I'm already taking heat every time the word guitar comes up in conversation. I find myself sneaking off in the middle of the night to strum a few clandestine chords. I don't know how I'm going to explain an entire of year tawdry eye candy, maybe if I tell her it'll go in the garage.
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Location: Orlando, FL | Brad,
Just send you money via paypal. I added a few extra bucks for paypal expenses and for the cause.
I'm getting excited about seeing all those cool pics!
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Location: south east Michigan | Thanks Steve....
I'm waitng on discs from Phil and Cliff. Phil's is in transit and Cliff's will be ready soon I'm sure.
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I sent you a check over a week ago. It must have gone by dog sled! Please let me know if you don't get it in the next couple days... |
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Location: south east Michigan | ORDER UPDATE:
Added to the "order received" list as of 10/12/05
S. Kramer (Designzilla)
R. Smith (AlaskanFlyGuy)
P. Wong (official OFC photo dude)
T. Calman (founder of the Home for Wayward Ovations)
P. Wagner (Wag)
B. Patrick (WeeeeaserP)
P. Moody (ordered even more!!!)
Awesome guys...just awesome
Time is getting shorter...anyone else???? |
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Location: south east Michigan | CWK...There is a list a few post back with your name on it. This last one is just an update from that. Your order is recieved. Thank You!! |
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Location: Upper Left USA | In review:
M. Woodford (Woody)
M. Cook (fugot)
P. Moody
M. Lidowsky (Mitch)
J. Smith (Stellarjim)
J. Galopin (paulmac)
J. White
T. Tennant (ttenn)
R. Chatfield (chatman)
D. Witco (StandingO)
S. Stathakis (Samova)
P. Barbour (vipergts)
S. Terry (stephen28)
T. Smith
cwkII
S. Kramer (Designzilla)
R. Smith (AlaskanFlyGuy)
P. Wong (official OFC photo dude)
T. Calman (founder of the Home for Wayward Ovations)
P. Wagner (Wag)
B. Patrick (WeeeeaserP)
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Location: south east Michigan | Thanks for re-listing that Woody. I bet you get a real kick out of being first on the list. :D
We know who is currently on the list. And there-by we know who is not on the list.
As of right now we have 36 calenders paid for.
Here is the timetable as it now stands.
Designzilla (Steve) will start on the design phase of the project on the 20th. At that time we will be start seriously looking into printing options. To do that we need to know just how many we are going to print. Therefore, I guess the order deadline should be October 20th.
Take a look at Designzilla's rough draft calender page.
http://www.designzilla.com/OFC1.HTM
The PayPal thing is working out okay. Paypal takes a $1.80 cut so adding $2 works out just right. My PayPal address is www.BRAD@ADIFP.COM
The members who live outside the USA can use PayPal and not have to deal with the currency exchange.
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Location: Le Havre (France) | Originally posted by Slipkid:
Any questions?? Yes : could you please check your email ?
:D :D :D
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Is it too late to send photos? Been out of town the last 2 weeks.
Cheers,
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send them to Brad@ADIFP.COM
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | How about using some of the pics that don't make the main page as the background for the pages with the dates (with a faded out color like the example)? |
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Just sent you two pics for consideration and will send a check tomorrow for my copy of the calender. Let me know if you have any problems with the attachments.
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Location: south east Michigan | I thought you guys were my buds!!!!
In all these months no one....not even Moody, took the time to correct me on my spelling of "calendar".
Time is getting short.
Order deadline is coming up.
Photo deadline is coming before that. |
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SPELL?????
HaHaHaHaHaHahaha . . . . . . . . . . . .
(The only reason Moody's attached "P.I." to his name was because for the first two years of his career he was handing out business cards that said "Primate Investigator" . . . .) |
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Location: NJ | H-m-m-m-m-m-m . . . .
If I didn't know any better Mr. Moody,
that smacks of "Darwinism" . . .
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Location: Phoenix AZ | Brad, I for one noticed your mistake immediately. But as my mom always taught me, don't look a gift horse in the mouth. You were good enough to take on this project, why pick on you over a word that 50% of high school seniors can't spell either. By the way, how do you spell "CD". I want to make sure I get it right. Dave |
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Location: south east Michigan | I'm just glad that the spelling error will not make it to the final product. But I have to think it would have been caught somewhere down the line.
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Did the 2 photos I sent make it OK? Apologize for the file size, forgot I had the camera on the 2meg setting.
Sent you a check this AM, please let me know when it gets there.
Thanks again for all your effort.
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The fountain pic and the bull pic, right???
Or was it the sunset and the log pile pic?
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I can't wait to see them all.
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Location: south east Michigan | Tom....Very nice pics.
Later this week I am burning all the pics to one disc and sending them to Steve (Designzilla). I'll make a couple suggestions but he is the pro and I will bow to the superior intellect.
There will be a nice selection of photos for him to work with. |
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Location: Norman, OK | Brad,
Yes the Fountain and Bison are mine.
Glad to hear they didn't lock up your e-mail, I usually try not to send e-mail's with files that large.
E-mail unto others as you would have them e-mail unto you....
Take Care and Thanks again, for your hard work...Can't wait to see this thing!!!
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Go ahead....send that big file!!! I got the power!!!Bwwwhahahahaha! |
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Location: NJ | Brad;
CD/check are on the way . . . |
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Location: south east Michigan | Wow.....46 orders.
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Location: south east Michigan | I'm looking for "dates of historical interest" about Ovation to make note of in the calendar. Anyone know of any dates to make note of???
BTW...I'm not talkin' about your friday night date with Emily Fergeson back in '72. |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | August 9, 1971 would be a historical date in Ovation history. Dave
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Location: Cicero, NY | Originally posted by Slipkid:
BTW...I'm not talkin' about your friday night date with Emily Fergeson back in '72. In that case, I got nuthin'. |
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Location: Le Havre (France) | Outch !!
What did happen to this axe ??? |
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Location: Canton (Detroit), MI | Looks like a field goal kick is about to be attempted on that Celeb.....
How about the date that The Glen Campbell Show premiered???? And the date that Melissa Etheridge's first album was released(gobs of Adamas 12-string on that album)?
Nancy Wilson's birthday (March 16th) would be nice, too.....
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Location: closely held secret | Well, it was back in the day, when Ovations were still treated pretty much like property, ya know. Oh, people did terrible things to them, like they dint have any feelins or nuthin. Some were used as paddles by immigrunts, some set on fire and used as torches by peasants when they'd storm the castle at night, and some... well, some jest suffered fates grown men can't even talk about without bustin down and cryin like a little girl who's et too much candy.
This particular Ovation... well. It had innocently accepted an invite from Krazy Keller to a party - the Jamfest after the Factory tour, now that I recollect - and crossed the path of Mad Moody and Twisted Templeman - some folk know him as the Phantom of the Futball field.
Well, Mad Moody got pretty het up, and took a swing at poor Celeb - that was her name - but his heart musta not bin in it, or else he's a piss-poor kicker, wearing them funny tenners and all... 
but then came Twisted. "Hold 'er up!", he muttered, his speech somewhat slurred by the many vodka and tongue oil's he'd imbibed that night. So Moody held her up, while Temp kicked a mighty kick. It was awful!! Knocked a big chunk of 'er binding off, right there on the carpet! And then...
"Oh, my...", whispered Slim Slipkid. "He... he's killed her...". Slim knelt beside her, noticing the gaping hole left by the steel toe of Temp's jack-boot, and carefully cradled her in his arms. "I'm taking her home with me.", he said solemnly. "No one will ever do this to her again!".
"Hawr, hawr, hawr!", laughed Twisted Templeman, in his broken english. "She ain't nothin' but a gol-durned Celebrity, anyways!". He and Moody moved off, later to be seen puking in one of Cliff\'s shoes. The left one, I think. Cliff was still wearing it at the time.
And that's the sorrowful story of the sad Celeb, who hangs to this day in Slim Slipkid's basement, in between his poster of Tito Puente and his gym socks from high school. |
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Location: south east Michigan | I can see my shoes in that picture.
The booted Celebrity is the ultimate keepsake from the tour. (Well, maybe the give-away Adamas was the ultimate keepsake.) I really enjoy having it around.
As we were ready to leave the ski lodge they were looking for a garbage can big enough to hold it. Having been totaly sucked in to Mr. Keller's practical joke, I just could not stand to see any more torture inflicted on the poor thing.
But I don't want to be greedy. I'm thinking that I will bring it to the next tour and let someone else take it home. Maybe it can become a trophy of some sort that is handed off each year.
This reminds me of when BrianT and I were driving back from the tour and the going through Canadian customs. After we explained we were returning from a guitar gathering the inspector had us roll down the rear window for a look. "What's the deal with the smashed guitar???" he asked.
Good story Waskel...I would pay good money to hear Mr. Templeman use the phrase, "gol-durned" in a sentence. |
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Location: NJ | 'zilla;
Did the files I sent you (thru Brad) work out okay??
(I'm assuming that NoNews is GoodNews) . . . |
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Location: Orlando, FL | Cliff, Yep I got 'em. Great stuff! Files are workin' just fine. |
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Location: France | Brad,
any news about the Calendar?
How is it going?
Thanks,
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Location: south east Michigan | Designzilla (aka: Steve) is most likely done with the design work by now. He is squeezing...I mean trying to get the best deal...from his printing sources.
My idea of hi-res photos was a bit different than his idea, but he says he has enough to work with. Expect a couple "collage" pages.
I talked with Steve last saturday and we are still on track for a December 7th ship date. |
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Location: Paris/France | Very good news Brad!!!
Thanks to you and Steve for this great work.
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Location: Tennessee | we are still on track for a December 7th ship date "A date that will live in infamy".
Looking forward to it ... thanks Brad and Steve for all your work on this. |
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Location: south east Michigan | UPDATE!!!!
Mr. Designzilla informs me that the calendar is at the printers. I does not look like we will make the "in the mail" target day of December 7th but you will have them before Christmas. I will have the envelopes all addressed so that when they get to me I can just stuff'em a go. Steve is very happy with how they came out. I can't wait to see them myself. |
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Location: Rego Park, NY, | Brad,
It's to bad that we don't have a date set for OFC Tour 2006 yet. It would have been nice to indicate the date on the calendar as if it were a national holiday. |
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Location: Colorado | So can I still order two? |
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Location: south east Michigan | We will end up with a "printers overun" of maybe 5 calendars.
Elginacres is taking two of those.
I know I have preached and threatened about "last chances" and "absolute deadlines", but I promise...this is it. There is now a finite number of calendars to be had. |
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Location: Tennessee | Are these calanders still available? |
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Location: south east Michigan | 3 are left |
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Location: Tennessee | Can I have one? Who do I send payment to and does that person take paypal? I can send a check if not. Woo...a guitar calander with JUST ovations. Heaven, thank you. |
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Location: south east Michigan | Dancing...I'll PM you.
You might want to go to the beginning of this thread for some info. |
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Location: south east Michigan | UPDATE!!!
The calendars are finished and in transit to me from Florida.
Designzilla (a trained professional) says he is very pleased with them.
I have all the envelopes made out and ready to go.
You will have them before Christmas for sure!!!
That includes those of you across the pond. I will put whatever postage is needed to get them to you.
Alaska Fly Guy...I'll make sure you get yours also. |
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Location: Orlando, FL | Yep, it's done! They are on their way to Brad. :) |
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Location: France | Great News Brad and Steve.
That's a nice Christmas gift!
Thanks,
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Location: Indiana | Brad,
I'll take one if there is one left. Will send check out as soon as I hear from you.
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Location: SoCal | The time, effort, and energy put in by Slipkid and Designzilla has been just incredible.
Thank you both very much. |
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | Amen to that!
Hopefully, this will prove to be a successful annual project to bring happiness to all of us!
2nd Paul's gratitude...THANKS VERY MUCH! |
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Location: south east Michigan | Annual project????
Oui Vey....now I know how Al feels about the tour! |
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Location: NJ | Originally posted by Slipkid:
Annual project????
Oui Vey....now I know how Al feels about the tour! LMAO |
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Location: Tidal Mudflats of Virginia | Has anyone claimed the last calendar yet?
Love to get one too... |
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Location: south east Michigan | Honolulu!!!!
Hawaii!!!!!
You got it Tim.
Welcome to the OFC.
I'll PM you with the details.
You might want to go to the beginning of this thread for more info.
And....Please go to to our OFC member map and plant your flag. We do not have anyone from Hawaii yet. Here is the link. OFC MEMBER MAP
And another thing....I don't see a uke on your list. I don't mean to mercilessly stereo-type and cliche the new guy...but after all....you are from Honolulu. It's okay. A good number of use have ukes. One more is alway welcome. |
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | Originally posted by Slipkid:
It's okay. A good number of us have ukes. One more is alway welcome. :eek: :eek: :eek: |
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Location: Canton (Detroit), MI | OK, I won't even BRING UP my mountain dulcimers, then....
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | Have they shipped out yet?????? |
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Location: south east Michigan | I just got them.
I will be stuffing envelopes tonight and mailing them in the morning.
I could go on and on about them, but I want you guys to have the same reaction I did when I saw them.
But I will say this...
:D X 1000 |
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Location: closely held secret | Originally posted by Slipkid:
I want you guys to have the same reaction I did when I saw them. As long as it doesn't involve precious bodily fluids. |
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Location: Cicero, NY | Or even those slightly less than precious, thank you very much.
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| Is there a list somewhere with a full valuation of each fluid?
I only ask because currently I'd pay good money for a bucket of spit. (Must be AB negative). :eek: |
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Location: closely held secret | Sheesh. Complete miss on that obscure movie reference... Where's Cliff when I need him?
"I can no longer sit back and allow Communist infiltration, Communist indoctrination, Communist subversion and the international Communist conspiracy to sap and impurify all of our precious bodily fluids."
General Jack D. Ripper Dr. Strangelove, or How I Learned To Stop Worrying And Love The Bomb |
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Location: south east Michigan | I am stuffing envelopes in the order of orders recieved.
Can't get no better than that for you Woody.
Excuse me ....I gotta get back to it. |
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Location: south east Michigan | If I hear that just one more time I swear I'll just put those calenders back in the box and just send them right back where they came from!!! Would that make your happy?? |
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Location: Upper Left USA | That would work! Then it would all be Waskel's fault and we could take up another 100 posts finding clever ways to say Waskal-wee Wabbitt!
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Do you need a hug? |
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Location: Orlando, FL | Originally posted by Slipkid
If I hear that just one more time I swear I'll just put those calenders back in the box and just send them right back where they came from!!! Don't send back them to me! I already have one!
BTW, Did you send the others out yet? |
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Location: closely held secret | Payback sucks, eh? Don't worry, you can get back at me after the next Tour... |
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Location: Rego Park, NY, | I only ask because currently I'd pay good money for a bucket of spit. (Must be AB negative).
Hey Brad would it make the mailing faster if Schroeder sent over a bucket of spit to help seal the envelopes? Using it might just add a touch of class to the whole operation. :D :eek: :rolleyes: |
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Location: NJ | Hey Brad!!!
Rick & I have gigs booked through next May, but I can't write 'em down, cuz I'm waiting for my calendar . . .
C'mon, Buddy!!
Get on the STICK, will'ya??
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Location: south east Michigan | Well...90% are on their way. It's a long story but a couple envelopes will not go out till tommorrow. And I made damn sure one of them was Waskels.
I was told that all the USA packages will arrive before Christmas. I had to give the one to Alaska a little boost, but it will get there.
As far as our friends accoss the pond, they said it will be close. I sent them the best way I could without breaking the bank. It was about $8.00 each. To promise a Chirstmas delivery it would cost about $20.00 each. You will have them before the New Year for sure.
I am still waiting for a check to arrive so I don't yet have totals. When the dust settles in a couple days I will post an accounting of expences.
And yes...the line at the post office was all you would think it would be this time of year. Yet I'm glad I was not behind someone who had a project like I did. |
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I went through our local Postal the other day and narrowly missed being behind someone with "a Project". The UPS Store wasn't much better |
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| You are a real hero Brad - stuff is currently taking about 7 days across the pond so I reckon it will be here before Christmas.
About the bucket of spit - it was just a reference to my current physical state. I have a bottle of water permanently at my side cos I'm not making enough spit. Round this decrepit old body it is definitely my most precious fluid. :o |
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Location: SoCal | Brad, I tried to send you an email this morning saying thanks, in response to the message you sent me, but your box here on the board was full (check it occassionally you fool!).
But let me say publicly, thank you very much. I believe that you and Designzilla will have created something that all of us will keep and treasure for a long long time (or at least until next September, which ever comes first). |
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Location: closely held secret | Brad, I'm sure you and D'Zilla have outdone yourselves on this. As Paul said, it will very likely become a 'collectors' item in it's own right. I thank you, and DZ, for seeing this through.
As far as holding mine until tomorrow, I don't blame you. It's ok, as outside of a little trip to Africa in January, I really don't have any need to watch the date until sometime around the middle of May.
Because of your hard work and dedication to making this project a success, I'll make sure you get your copy of the next OFC Tour DVD before Christmas as well. :D |
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Location: south east Michigan | Touche' Waskel :D
I was saving all the messages about the calendar. I weeded a few out so my PM is back on line.
I hope you like it.
I think you will. |
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Location: N.J. | I cant wait to show it off at the dinner table on Christmas day. :D I have about 30 ppl coming over and cant wait to share!! Wooooo Whhoooo I am psyched!! |
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Location: closely held secret | I know I will, Brad. I know you guys have put it all in for this one. Thanks!
Tell Sleepy Eyes to calm down before his 'friends' have him put away... :D |
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Location: south east Michigan | It’s time make an accounting to the membership of the OFC of the calendar project.
This project turned out so well because a number of factors came together. Without any one of these parts, this calendar would not exist as it does.
Here are the numbers.
Total income: $1514.00
Expenses:
Printing & binding: $823.00
UPS shipping fees,
US mail to members,
Padded envelopes: $188.00
Total expenses: $1011.00
That means that I will be sending a check to Al for $503.00 to be used for the benefit of the OFC and it’s membership.
At the start the idea was that, at worst, we would end up with a calendar of marginal quality printed at Kinko’s and we might sell 20 of them. If I could find a better printer or get a better deal it would be a bonus. I had just begun my search for a better deal when Designzilla (Steve) stepped up to help. He said that if he was going to look at something for 12 months, he wanted it to be right.
So.
Because….such great photos where sent in and…
Because….the OFC membership got behind this project we were able to go to the printer with meaningful numbers.
Because.…we had a meaningful number for the printer, we got a better deal.
Because….we got a better deal the OFC upkeep fund benefits even more.
Because….we got a better deal I was able to print a few extra for our friends at the factory... Frank Untermyer, Rick Hall, Kim Keller, John Budny, and Darren Wallace will each receive a calendar with a letter of gratitiude from the Ovation Fan Club.
And because….we love our little trinkets, most calendars will come with a CD that has all the photos that where submitted for the calendar, all the photos I have collected from the tour, and a variety of odds and ends that might be of interest. I say “most” because I had a couple extra discs left over after I was done stuffing envelopes. If you get one without a disc, I’m sorry.
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Location: closely held secret | My wife called to ask what the heck was this big envelope from... ? Durasa? in Michigan? :D
Can't wait to see it! |
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Location: NJ | wow wow wow
I got mine today.
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Location: SoCal | Just got mine and I've got a problem with it. Except for writing the date of the OFC gathering on it, I don't want to write anything else on it. It is beautiful and a wonderful keepsake.
Thanks Brad for pushing this project thru! You have, sir, achieved wonderfulness!
Additional note on this --- Brad included a video clip on the cd. I don't want to give away what it is, but it's one I've been looking for for 20 years. Thank you Brad. |
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Location: Upper Left USA | I'm with Moody! How am I going to eat a sandwich on this? It's beautiful!
Ah, Plan for next year!
Great job kids! |
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Location: N.J. | Originally posted by Waskel:
Tell Sleepy Eyes to calm down before his 'friends' have him put away... :D Haha! :D Every year after dinner everyone pulls out pictures of their kids {my wife included} :rolleyes: . Now dont get me wrong as what proud dad wouldnt want to show off his daughters 2nd halloween pics for the 12th time,but now with a calendar put together for us-by us, I can at least show off my other babies pics too! :D I almost feel like this should end with Tiny Tim rambling "God bless us everyone" :p {LOL} |
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Location: Norman, OK | Just got mine today, Very Very Nice!!!!. Thanks again to Brad and everyone who put this together. Kudos galore!
Thanks also for selecting my photo for January. My 5 year old son help me set it up so he was beaming this morning.
Also curious who did the December photo? Really nice pic!!!
In the words of Tiny Tim...."God Bless Us Everyone"
Merry Christmas
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Location: Norman, OK | Thanks 'Zilla
We took it at the new Bricktown Canal area in Oklahoma City. Thanks for all your efforts too!!
Oh and Sleepy...you were right :D
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Location: NJ | Haven't gotten mine yet.
Did the SlotHead "lineup" make it in?? |
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Location: Cicero, NY | Got mine today and am very impressed. Great job, guys, really. Very nice. |
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Location: south east Michigan | Cliff...I can't understand how Moody, Waskel, and Al can get theirs and not you.
Born under a bad moon? |
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With no extras left, I sure hope it arrives safely. |
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Location: closely held secret | Very professional, guys! Excellent layout, very attractive. My only complaint is that there are only 12 months in the year. |
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Location: Cicero, NY | And I'd have to second that, Waskel. Twelve just isn't enough. Hey, Al, when you get a second, could you work on that for us? :eek: |
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Location: Lafayette, Louisiana | Thanks for using the photo of my 1619 Custom Legend as the December photo. I have not seen it yet, but thanks to Tony for letting me know about it. I took that picture one night at a practice for Christmas service after everyone had left the church. The Custom Legend sounds so good in that old church, and I am glad the picture made the calander. The first time I played that guitar I knew it was special, and thanks to Tony for trading me for it. |
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Location: Tennessee | Paul, nice to see you back. It's been a while. Hope you're doing well. |
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Location: Lafayette, Louisiana | Thanks Stonebobbo, it is nice to be back. :) |
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | CRAAAAAAAP!!!!!
Mail just came and still no calendar.
Cliff, did you get yours?
Slipkid....I ordered 2 and neither has shown up. Could you double check my address and email me where they were mailed to?
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Location: NJ | Haven't gotten mine yet (but then again, I'm not home yet . . . ) |
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | Cliff, please let me know!
I am really starting to get bummed. I guess a couple should have been held in reserve in case someone who originally ordered did not receive theirs.....but who knew!
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Location: Paris/France | Hi Stephen,
If I'm lucky, I will have mine before you!!! :D :D
J :) |
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | Now Jérôme,
that is just mean :(
but I do hope we both (and Cliff) all receive ours soon! |
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Location: Paris/France | More seriously,
I wish to you and Cliff to have it pretty soon.
Maybe tomorrow?? ;)
J :) |
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Location: Carle Place, NY | Got mine today. GREAT JOB!!!
Really nice trinket also.
Thanks guys. The OFC even made some $$ on the deal. I call that a "win-win." |
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Location: Anchorage, Alaska | I got mine all the way up here in Alaska yesterday. Great job to all involved.
Happy Holidays... |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | What the hell is wrong with the Postal Service in Arizona? Are these guys all golfing or something? Dave |
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Location: closely held secret | There's no snow, rain nor gloom of night there.
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Location: NJ | . . . or Glen mowed-down your mailman . . . again . . |
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Location: Fort Worth, Texas | Got mine yesterday! Nice work, good to see our Texas gang in July...
The trinket has great stuff, too.
Hey, we may even have a song or two to all do together at the Factory tour. |
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Location: closely held secret | Originally posted by Paul Wag:
Hey, we may even have a song or two to all do together at the Factory tour. Shhh. Keep it quiet, or ASsCAP may show up and bust us. |
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Location: south east Michigan | Easy guys...eeeeesay now....it's gonna be alright.
I think this is what happend.
Brad: These need to get there by Christmas.
Old but Kindly Mail Lady: First class will get them there by about the 21st.
Brad: Okay that's good. I'll fill out these customs forms while you do the domestic envelopes.
Mail Lady: You might want to boost this one going to Alaska by going priority.
Brad: How much more?
Mail Lady: 20 cents.
Brad: Okay...and for that make the rest of them priority also.
So... she did about 10 envelopes at first class before doing the rest priority. Those will be there today or tommorrow.
If we do it again, I'll know better. It's a learning curve you know. |
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Location: Upper Left USA | I have always depended on the "grading" curve! a little Learning curve is allowed. It's ok! |
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | Thanks for the update Brad. Hope you are correct! |
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Location: Earth·SolarSystem·LocalInterstellarCloud·Local Bub | Originally posted by Standingovation:
What the hell is wrong with the Postal Service in Arizona? Are these guys all golfing or something? Dave I think he checked his list once and twice and found out who was naughty and who was nice.... |
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | Either that or the change of address forms you filled out are finally working in your favor! |
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Location: Tennessee | I'm a naughty one. Still waiting for mine here in the far left state. As long as it's here in the next 10 days, it still works for me. |
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | Sighhhhhhh....another day and no calendar! :( |
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Location: Colorado | Stephen...nothing in broomfield either...
I guess I still owe you an hour or two with the slothead.
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Location: NJ | ". . Sighhhhhhh....another day and no calendar! . ."
. . . it's Tuesday, the 20th.
Anything else y'need t'know?? |
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Location: N.J. | Got mine today. Very nice job! That Dec. photo is stunning. I am OFFICIALLY placing my order for the 2007 right here and now!!! :p :D The trinket was a nice surprise also. Awesome guys. |
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Location: Cicero, NY | Originally posted by stephent28:
Sighhhhhhh....another day and no calendar! :( 
Stephen - here's the cover. Next month I'll post January for you. |
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Location: Cicero, NY | Shoot - it's not working.
Oh well. My shot didn't so it justice anyway. |
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Location: Orlando, FL | OK, for you folks who haven't gotten yours yet, here is a sneak preview of the cover. Enjoy.
Steve
OFC 2005 Calendar Cover |
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Location: Tennessee | Woohoo! Mine arrived unscathed. #40 of 65. Nice touch. Steve and Brad, what an incredible job. Definitely causing GAS. |
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Location: Rego Park, NY, | I haven't received my calendars yet :confused: . |
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Location: south east Michigan | Phil...yours is being sent to E-Band Pharmacy.
I have a spiral notebook where I checked off each name as I wrote out the envelope.
All I can say is they went out on the 14th and they will arrive before Christmas. Counting today, that is 3 more mail delivery days.
Hang in there. |
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Location: Rego Park, NY, | Brad,
Thanks for the update. I am going there tonight.
I will keep you posted. |
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Location: NJ | Haven't gotten the calendar yet, but "ThumbsUp" to 'zilla on the cover! . . . |
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Location: south east Michigan | Thumbs are up also to Cliff for the cover. |
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Location: closely held secret | Brad, I'm sitting here looking at my calendar (again!, and I know I should be working...) and I gotta say it again.
You guys did a GREAT job on this! Thanks! |
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Location: south east Michigan | Did you notice April 1st? |
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Location: closely held secret | Yeah. Who is that? |
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Location: Fort Worth, Texas | I didn't look at that (April 1st) closely until looking through it a secondor third time. It's a good one... |
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | Sigh......still no calendar but thanks for the update Cliff....even tho it is now Weds MDT!
Mark, that would be cool. Maybe sometime after the holidays. |
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Location: south east Michigan | I pulled out the recipt from the post office. By matching up zip codes I can tell which ones went out first class before I switched the rest of the to first class priority. Again...the post office lady said they would get there before Christmas with regular first class.
First class envelopes went to:
StandingO
Samova
Steve Terry
Phil Wong
Paul Wag
BluesSailor
Noah
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Location: NJ | Brad;
y'left out "Old, . . but Kindly"
(on the PostOfficeLady :-) |
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Location: south east Michigan | Oh...and Cliff should be on that list, too.
Sorry buddy. |
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Location: NJ | "Sorry buddy."
YeahYeah . . . if I had a nickle for everytime I herad THAT Old Chestnut . . . . |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | Originally posted by Slipkid:
First class envelopes went to:
StandingO
Great, this is just like America West Airlines. "Congratulations Mr. Witko you've been upgraded to First Class. Well, this plane doesn't actually HAVE any first class, but we'll let you board first and sit in row one. Oh, and just so you know there is no overhead bin storage in row one because that's where the flight attendent keeps her purse. And there is no storage in front of you for your briefcase. Yes, one last thing, we start serving soft drinks and pretzels from the back of the plane forward and on rare occasion we run out some place around row 2. Have a nice flight."
Fortunately as of TODAY the TSA lets me bring my 3" sissors on board with me ...
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Location: RI. That small State out East | Mine is under the tree...
My first look will be Christmas Eve.
Mrs. Santa did well to order...
I get to look in about 56 hours... But whose counting.
Happy Holidays:
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2 days left
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Location: N.J. | Ya know Stephen,your actually making me feel bad that I got mine :( If you would like to drop by and take mine your welcome to it and i'll take yours when you get it. Feel better now ? ;) |
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | Thanks Sleepy.....true OFC spirit! :) ....but then I would feel even worse!
I am sure it will show up before January 1st. I am just jealous of everyone saying how wonderful it is. |
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Location: Atlanta,Ga. | Dont worry Stephen i dont have mine yet either.Its probably full of pics of mandolins and ukes anyway ;) :eek: |
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Location: 6 String Ranch | I haven't got mine either, but then they are probably sitting with the kindly old bubba at the Florida post office while we are freezing up here in the tundra in our double wide on the hill. |
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Location: south east Michigan | Since I signed it for the OFC, here is an example of the letter that was sent to the factory along with the calendar.
THE OVATION FAN CLUB
FINE GUITARS / GREAT PEOPLE
GOOD FUN
December 13, 2002
Mr. Kim Keller
Kaman Corporation / Ovation Guitars
Dear Kim,
I know I speak for the entire Ovation Fan Club when I say how grateful we are to be given such generous access to, and remarkable service from Ovation / Kaman Corp.
A few months ago we decided to put together a 2006 calendar for ourselves featuring our own guitars. OFC member Designzilla(Steve), who works in graphic design, offered his professional services and assembled the photos that were submitted. These calendars will be sent throughout the United States and more than a few will end up in the UK and France. Enclosed is the end result of that project.
Kim, all of us who have used the factory service appreciate the top notch job that is done by your department. It is very clear that you and your service staff are fans of Ovation as much as any one of us.
We look forward to seeing you at the next tour. Keep that Adamas bass ready to go and please see if you can find us another guitar to smash.
Regards,
THE OVATION FAN CLUB |
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Location: Upper Left USA | Bravo!
The perfect balance of fanatacism, appreciation and destructive tendancies to represent this OFC! |
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Location: Rego Park, NY, | Brad,
It's here. You and Steve did a great job!!!
Wow!!! |
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Location: south east Michigan | I'm glad you like it Phil.
When Steve gets his I'll be even happier. |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | AZ postal workers are still busy on the golf course. No problem. It'll be a new years gift, I guess. Dave |
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | the 24th and fingers are crossed! |
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Location: SoCal | You know, those of us who got our payments in early have had our calenders for quite some time now.... |
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Location: Atlanta,Ga. | Stephen,if we dont get our calander today this is my vision of Brad on Christmas day
now Brad you dont want to be this guy do you?? |
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Location: south east Michigan | Oh Cindy Lou Who......WHERE ARE YOU!!!!! |
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Location: NJ | NadaYet . . .
Brad;
I got the "other" package from you, tho . .
THX!! |
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Location: closely held secret | Cliff - did my package ever show up? |
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Location: SoCal | Merry Christmas you guys!
Hopefully mine will be waiting under the Hanukkah Bush when I get back home. |
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | :( Still time before the new year! |
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| Arrived UK today - great work guys. Really excellent. And thanks for the extra trinket.
The OFC - home of great guitars and bad shirts....(sorry Paul). |
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Location: Atlanta,Ga. | So you got yours in the UK and i still dont ahve mine in Atlanta,Ga..Anyone else not have theirs yet? I hope its not lost..Do we have extra's? |
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Location: Paris/France | I still waiting for mine but I'm in France.
It's not the next door from USA...
Maybe tomorrow???
J :) |
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | Still waiting in Colorado! |
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Location: south east Michigan | I'm going to give it a couple more days until I really panic. |
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Location: NJ | Next time . . . don't send 'em out through FEMA . . . |
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Location: Colorado | Got mine in CO on the 24th. Nice job guys...and Cliff for the pics...hey Cliff - you wnat me to email you some scanned images?
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Location: Paris/France | Got mine today!
So much things have already been wrote about this calendar...
That's why I just want to add 3 words:
MERCI, MERCI et MERCI !!! :) ;)
Jérôme |
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Location: Cicero, NY | Is there anyone else outside of T28 that didn't receive theirs yet? |
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Location: NJ | NadaYet . . . |
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | Last count it was me, Dave, Cliff, and CWK2.
Today is a new day and fingers are crossed! :rolleyes: |
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Location: Anchorage, Alaska | Looks like those with the most posts, wait the longest... |
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | I thought it might have to due with how quickly we paid (which was fast).
And those that seek to be first shall be last! |
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Location: SoCal | Unless you paid early. I got mine several weeks ago. |
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Location: closely held secret | Me, too. |
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Location: south east Michigan | Wether you got it yet or not has nothing to do with when you paid and should not be taken personally. I identified whose envelopes that where mailed non-prority and explained how that occurred. All I can say is that they are in transit. Let's see what tommorrow will bring. |
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Location: Tidal Mudflats of Virginia | Well,
I (think) I ordered the last one, it got delivered in Hawaii on the 24th, but we weren't impacted by the bad weather some of the U.S. has had the last week or so. Maybe yours is just delayed from the heavy mail backlog due to xmas.
Hope you get it soon ;) |
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Location: N.J. | I dont think "when" you paid really is a factor.
The extra $10 I threw Brad to make sure it got here before Christmas,however, did seem to be the key factor here... :rolleyes: :D :p :) |
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Location: south east Michigan | To quote Al....
"Shoot me...please just shoot me now..." |
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Location: Earth·SolarSystem·LocalInterstellarCloud·Local Bub | if we shoot you, Brad, who's gonna go back and reprint the calenders that never made it to their destination??? :rolleyes: |
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Location: Cicero, NY | And who's going to put next year's calendar together? Sheesh! Let's not be shortsighted here! |
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Location: Orlando, FL | As much fun as it is ragging on Brad, I gotta admit I was about a week behind schedule getting the calendar designed and printed. If Brad been able to mail them on 12/07 like he planned, everyone would have theirs by now. Probably... Maybe... |
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Location: SoCal | As my mother always said, as long as you feel guilty about it, it's ok. |
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | Ahhhh guys, don't feel guilty. I am sure that mine and the others will show up before the end of the year........besides, without your tremendous efforts we wouldn't even be drooling over these fantastic calandars! |
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Location: Germany | Mine arrived today in Germany. Marvelous! Thank you very much.
I also like the car on the March picture. ;)
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| Like the 7th Cavalry I arrived just in time this morning to stop Lady S writing in it. We had a long discussion about calendars and their uses. Jeez, what is it with women? |
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Location: Le Havre (France) | Mine didn't arrive yet !
Patience... Patience...
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Location: The Great Pacific Northwest | I got mine about a week ago. Very impressive, very well done. |
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Location: closely held secret | Nice to see you back, Miles! Is it true you are moving this direction? |
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Location: south east Michigan | Well....The good news is that one of the wayward calendars was delivered. That means they are in motion out there.
The bad news is that it was Samova's calendar and it was delivered back to ME as "undeliverable". I'm going to try to get it back to the post office today. |
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Location: NJ | Well, we just pulled into the driveway a couple hours ago from an overnight pre-NewYear'sEve fete at CasaKaman (ThanxAgain Bill&Lorraine, We had a Blast! ;-) . . . .
Go to my mailbox, . . and . . HalleFrickinLeujjah!!! . . it arrived!!!
Being that it was postmarked Dec. 16th and arrived on the 31st makes me tend to believe that the PostalService must've resurrected Ben Franklin to personally deliver it!! (While I DO feel honoured, I'm sorry I missed him . . .)
Brad;
I'm usually the KING at getting things done "just under the wire" . . . but I BOW to you, Sir!!!
WellDone, Gentlemen . . . |
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Location: south east Michigan | ...nice...
Just a couple more to go. |
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | :D Mine also arrive yesterday :D
Just in time for the new year!!!!
GREAT JOB GUYS! and your timing was brilliant! |
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Location: NJ | Y'can stop looking over your shoulder now, Brad . . . |
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Location: south east Michigan | *whew*
That is good news.
StandingOvation had his sent to his workplace so hopefully he will get it Tuesday. |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | Brad, I got mine last week. I think on the 27th. Dave |
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | I guess Al can no officially shut down this thread and let if peacefully float down to the bottom of the pile.....
until next years calendar, of course :D |
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Location: Indiana | Of course when next years calendars come out, these will instantly become highly elusive collectors items,right.
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Location: south east Michigan | Dave has his???
Well...very good!
German OFC member "Dude" is still waiting for his but I think we can now call this project complete.
One last thanks to everyone. It was a true group effort. Come August, if there is enough interest and Designzilla is up to the task, perhaps we can do it again.
But in the meantime, I have another idea...... wouldn't it be cool if .......on second thought, maybe I'll just hold on to that idea for a bit. :D |
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Location: Le Havre (France) | Hello Brad !
Thank's a lot ! I receive it on friday (just before the end of last year !!)
You really did a great job !!
BRAVO TOUTES MES FELICITATIONS !!!!
And the CD is very good, with a lot of goodies !
Thank's again and happy new year to everyone !! |
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Location: Orlando, FL | I'm glad everybody has theirs now. Thanks to everybody for all the positive feedback. I really enjoyed working on this calendar. And I have 12 months of great guitars to look at.
Brad did an incredible job of organizing this and making it happen.
I really appreciate the OFC, not just because of the entertaining, informative and weird posts and people here, but also because I've bought 3 great Ovations this year from OFC members! So I'm really glad that the calendar was able to benefit the OFC some financially. I can't even imagine the time and effort that must go into keeping this beast running this smoothly.
Thanks to Al and Miles for bringing us all together! And thanks to everybody else for all the laughs, the information and of course the guitars.
Happy New Year!
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December 2003
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Location: Upper Left USA | Good job all! I will focus on providing good pics for the next Project!
Maybe I should buy two, one for me and one to put on Ebay!!! |
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November 2002
Posts: 1196
Location: Lafayette, Louisiana | I am bummed. My guitar is in the December picture of the calendar, and I didn't even order the calendar. Wish I would have known my guitar was going to be in it. :( |
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OFC 2006 Calendar is a go!!!!!