8/17/08 Captain Jack's Repossession Repo Cruise to PC thru TPC Part 15

[wheelerkidz3]

hey everyone!!

 

[wheelerkidz3]

Happy Birthday Mitchell!!!

 

[wheelerkidz3]

Wow...

It seems suspiciously quiet for a saturday evening.

Am I to assume I'll be dancing up to 69,000 alone?

I don't know if I can generate 80 postings without help?

HMM....maybe i'll help out a little bit...

 

[captaincrash]

hey everyone!!

 

[captaincrash]

HMM....maybe i'll help out a little bit...

 

[wheelerkidz3]

so today we got our spending money for our aug 2007 trip to wdw! we made a little over $400 today at our yardsale!!!
so many little things were sold. the most expensive was a $20 double stroller....we got rid of lots! unfortunately, we still have to store some of it away. i was running behind this am putting stuff out, and it made it really messy here. some stuff never got put out. oh well, there is always next time!!

 

[wheelerkidz3]

well, i helped you very little crash...i'm sorry! i just think i really need to go to bed! i'm nodding off here while typing!!
hope you all have a great weekend!!!

 

[captaincrash]

so today we got our spending money for our aug 2007 trip to wdw! we made a little over $400 today at our yardsale!!!
so many little things were sold. the most expensive was a $20 double stroller....we got rid of lots! unfortunately, we still have to store some of it away. i was running behind this am putting stuff out, and it made it really messy here. some stuff never got put out. oh well, there is always next time!!

How funnny....

.... We've done a few garage sales - never raised anywhere NEAR $400 though. And we've visited a few too. But never really bought much. More idle curiosity really. But I must confess - boy - oh - boy could we USE putting on another garage sale!

 

[captaincrash]

well, i helped you very little crash...i'm sorry! i just think i really need to go to bed! i'm nodding off here while typing!!
hope you all have a great weekend!!!

Thanks for the help -

- it's appreciated !

Sweet dreams!

 

[captaincrash]

Anyone else lurking up for a friendly little sprint to the 69,000th?​

 

[captaincrash]

All we need are a few more folks to make it harmonize ...
... if ya kno what I mean!

 

[captaincrash]

OK,

I guess I'll have to "go it" alone for now....

 

[captaincrash]

It's not so bad -

- just sort of spooky quiet in the dark out here....

 

[DisneyVegas1]

I never thought that I would make but here is my

1000th Post

Congrats Roger or should I say Mr Cotton ..

 

[Sarangel]

I think that sound you hear is crickets...

 

[captaincrash]

Crew -
Todd and I have been working behind the scenes on the t-s****'s I thought I'd give you a little update.

Artwork
We've been having some problems getting the artwork to the printer. He wasn't able to access the FTP site I set up, and the DVD we sent he couldn't read. We're working out these technical problems now. As you can imagine, the artwork files are HUGE! - which makes them a little tricky to move around.


Tank-tops, Pillow Cases, and Mugs
Walt (the printer) has confirmed that he can do tank tops (which he'll provide), and anything that we wish to send him - such as pillow cases. (I can order those and send them to him.) We've been focused on the artwork and I haven't got pricing from him on these items yet.

Unless we're willing to order A LOT of mugs - getting them won't be cost effective. Sorry.

I will add tank tops and pillow cases to the list of stuff available to order. But no mugs.


Children's Shirts
It occured to me to verify his ability to do children's shirts - rather than just assuming he can do it. No problem. One thing to think about is creating a second (smaller) set of screens for the children's shirts. Let's face it - the artwork sized to fit the smallest shirt will look pretty darn silly on an adult, and will be too big for the little shirts.

This means that the "volume" discount would be calculated separately by group since two set up charges are involved. So, if we have 200 items ordered, 150 use the large screens, and 50 use the small screens. The orders with 150 would get the 100 count prices, and the order with the small screens would get the 50 count prices.

So, the question is - do we want to have two sets of screens? And if not - how does the artwork get sized?


Colors other than Black and White


Here's the scoop on colors other than Black and White. Additional colors will not add to our cost, the shirts are priced separately depending on color already, and the set up charges are spread evenly among all.

However, they will add significantly to the headache of making sure everyone gets the right stuff, and setting up eBay to take the orders. In order to get these discounts, we make a single order. Walt ships all the shirts to me, and I sort, package, and ship them to you. This is already going to be difficult enough without adding a rainbow of colors. In addition, there's the whole artistic angle of putting the artwork on a color that just plain clashes with the artwork. Ug!

However, like BIP I'm not all that thrilled with black myself - so this is what I'm willing to do. (Yes, yes, the Capt'n and I have already discussed.) If there is enough interest, I'll look into figuring out pricing to create a special red shirt.

I am willing to bucket dye shirts that will then be screen printed. I will match the dye to the red in the artwork as closely as I can. Understand, bucket dye shirts do not come out a solid color. The color flows and fades across the shirt. Here are pictures of two shirts to give you an idea:

This was originally a plain white DCL polo shirt we bought on our cruise last August. White is just so, well, plain. I was going for the feeling of the ocean here - I think I got it. I'm really pleased with how this turned out.

Here's something similar in a dark red / burgundy color - closer to what I'd have to do for these shirts. Though, I think our red is a little more brown. I'm putting this here because it nicely shows how the different components of a mixed dye move through the fabric at different speeds. Those light colored areas are actually a greenish gray. Looks cool in real life. But, be forewarned - any bucket dyed shirts you may get may or may not be solid red, and certainly won't be the same shade all over.

The artwork would then be screen over the bucket dyed shirt.

If there is interest, I'll go figure out costs for these kinds of shirts. They will probably be more expensive, and the ordering window will definitely close earlier to give me time to get the dying done.

Be aware: The official t-s**** colors remain, Black for sail day, and White for PC.


Ordering Windows
We originally were looking at having three ordering windows: Now, Christmas, and Just In Time (about 120-90 days from sailing). "Now" is out the window as 1) nobody wanted it, and 2) we're so late in the year that "Now" basically is the same as Christmas.

Given the above (multiple screen sizes, etc.) does anyone still want Christmas? When I asked before not many wanted it - the vast majority wanted Just In Time. So, if you want them for Christmas, they will be more expensive as the volume won't be as big.

So the next question is: How many folks prefer Christmas delivery over Just In Time? (I'm figuring an October order window, provided we can get the artwork sorted out. To allow for Walt's time, and the time I'll need to sort and ship.)


You can respond here, or PM me. I'll be checking in this week, but after that - PM is the surer method until Sept.

Esteri ( & Todd ),

This looks wonderful - and might I add the bucket tie dyed shirts look terriffic. Just off hand I think it would be better to do it on a just in time basis - but I think it's not wise to cut it too close. Better to say the cut off is about days before embarkation - to allow you time to wrangle through your personal preparation to sail. There is always so much that needs doing in the final weeks - not just cruise related but matters around the houswe and work often need attention. Not withstanding having time to rest and reflect a little.

 

[Sarangel]

I used to make teddybears. I promised the girls in chat last night that I'd try to post a few pics today, here they are. I don't use a sewing machine, the bears and the clothes were made completely by my 2 little hands. They're all full jointed and stand 22". Since I've gone back to work I just don't have the time to do them anymore. I've made well over 200 bears. Used to make a pretty good living at it too.

Debi, these are beautiful. Hand sewing can be a lot like needlepoint or crochet. Easy to do while talking or watching TV.

I say that because it appears now that the odds of the Dodd family making this TOAL are really, really slim. Things with our schedule for our work make it almost impossible to go. So impossible that we really have decided to rearrange our vacation plans for 2008.

The one slim chance is if we get transferred again after only two years. If that were to happen it would be announced in May of 2008 just a week before the 90 day mark for the TOAL. Coincidence? Maybe and maybe not. If that happens then we will see if it can be possible but the odds are slim.

Brack, I'm sorry you won't be with us (Unless the lightening strikes). At least you'll know *before* the final choice has to be made. Hey, I'm looking for silver linings here!

I hope you enjoy your December trip.

 

[dahuffy]

I love them all they are so gorgeous! You are very talented and obviously very patient as they must take hours to make.

Paula
NZ

yes, many hours,sometimes weeks.

 

[Sarangel]

yes, many hours,sometimes weeks.

For the kind of work they show, that's not at all surprising

 

[Sarangel]

I love this image - but I've been a Sandra Boynton fan since she started drawing greeting cards in the 80's