8/17/08 Captain Jack's Repossession Repo Cruise to PC thru TPC Part 2

[cruisin'Mike]

White Adult shirt

Because there are no set ups - we can have an extended ordering window. I can send him shirts in bunches of 20 or so to work on as they come in. At this point - I'm thinking the ordering window will be the 1st of May through June 10. That way I can have the shirts in my hands by July 1 and have them mailed out by July 4. I want all this done by then as we'll be leaving for sabbatical about then and it needs to be finished.

I'm also thinking based on what everyone said - we'll charge at the 200 print level. I'm pretty comfortable that we'll have at least 200 pieces, but not certain we'll make 300. If we make 300 or 400 - I'll use the extra funds to host a party on board. (DH thinks it'll be too complicated to refund the extra $$.)

If I can get committment for 300 pieces by the time the ordering window opens - then I'll charge at that level.

OK, I think that's it!! Let me know if you have any questions. If someone can tell me where the next meet is - I'll ship the samples out for all to see.

Esteri, (and of course Todd for the artwork), thanks for your work on the t-****'s. They look great! Do you want us to PM you with a count of how many pieces we'll be ordering?

An onboard party sounds like a fair (and fun!) way to handle it if we bump up to a cheaper price level. I wouldn't want the hassle of trying to refund the difference either.

I know the official colors will be black for embarkation and white for the PC crossing, but we'll probably only get the white ones and wear them both days. Hope that's not cause for walkin' the plank.

 

[cruisin'Mike]

Ya know what Mike? I tell my DH all the time that Mike promised me a drink if I finished my thesis by the end of the year. I still have 4 days right???

You got it!

 

[yargrnhoj]

Smack your DH upside the head for me, will ya?
Besides, I'm not sure a Bedazzler is going to make ANYTHING chic.

Formals on night 14. I need to get my order in to Omar the Tentmaker.

Could you please?
You are one awesome workout machine! Congrats on 100!

Fellow Swabbies, I don't know about you, but I think these wenches protest a bit too much. From the pictures I've seen posted, there isn't a one of them who would need the services of Omar, even after 14 days of Disney food.

Now, the guys, on the other hand.... I already have enough trouble sitting down in the DCL bathroom as is.

 

[MrsScooby]

And Mrs. Scooby... the same is true for you. Your Secret Mickey has sent a package to me and needs reshipping to you. it too shall be shipped tomorrow from San Diego.

Cool

 

[micmse2003]

Fellow Swabbies, I don't know about you, but I think these wenches protest a bit too much. From the pictures I've seen posted, there isn't a one of them who would need the services of Omar, even after 14 days of Disney food.

J. R. Have you been taking these pills????

You said something sweet to us wenches!!!

 

[allshookup]

J. R. Have you been taking these pills????

You said something sweet to us wenches!!!

My goodness he did...didn't he??? What a sweetie!

You aint so bad yourself J. R. ... have some cake!

 

[yargrnhoj]

Well I was thinking maybe the 2nd or 3rd person to post could add it but I didn't want to offer anyone elses services like ANDY or TODD!!!

Well, when I set up the website, I was told by a moderator that the website couldn't be posted:

"OK, here is how that goes. The website address cannot be put on the DIS. It is a private secured site not accessible to everyone."

 

[yargrnhoj]

J. R. Have you been taking these pills????

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You said something sweet to us wenches!!!

Carp. I did, didn't I? I won't let it happen again.

Please post some comment or grammatical/spelling error so I can make fun of you.

 

[yargrnhoj]

J. R. Have you been taking these pills????

You said something sweet to us wenches!!!

My Nigerian uncle said in an e-mail the pills would increase something. I don't think it was my intelligence though.

 

[allshookup]

Well, when I set up the website, I was told by a moderator that the website couldn't be posted:

"OK, here is how that goes. The website address cannot be put on the DIS. It is a private secured site not accessible to everyone."

Oh I didn't realize that. Okay scrap that idea! Never mind Andy & Todd!

Carp. I did, didn't I? I won't let it happen again.

Please post some comment or grammatical/spelling error so I can make fun of you.

I'm taking back that cake!

 

[DisneyVegas1]

Yes, Crew, we have SAMPLES!!!

I stopped by our printer yesterday to play with the new equipment he purchased. It's awesome. Naturally, I forgot the camera so you'll just have to read my description.

The shirts are made with a transfer material. It's like a light vinyl - but doesn't add much stiffness to the shirt. They ran a test shirt when they first got the machines - it's been washed about 10 times now (transfer on the outside), with no fading or damage. So, it seems to be sturdy stuff.

Here's a picture of the white t-shirt, just fabric, not transfer - so you can see how it drapes.

Here's my hand in the same position holding the shirt where the transfer is. You can see how flexible it is.

The image is printed onto the transfer material at up to 500 dpi - that's photo quality - the machine that prints it, also cuts the material. The excess transfer material is peeled from the backing (by hand). The transfer is then moved to somthing like a giant piece of tape using a squegee, and peeling off the backing. The tape is placed on the shirt and put into a hot press. Then the tape is removed, and the transfer is on the shirt.

Here's a close up of the back. Notice the detail you can see in the beads.

Here's are a couple close ups of the front. Again, notice the level of detail.

You can see some cracking in these detail shots - this is where the material wrinkled when we were transferring it to the tape. We think it's because it was reused too many times - though tech support says it can be used multiple times. In any case, we were playing with new materials and figuring out how to do it as we went. Walt didn't want to send these shirts as samples. He didn't feel they were high enough quality. But Mom and I were charmed by the cracks and felt they added a bit of Piratey character to the transfer. In any case, be comfortable that your shirt won't have them (unless you specifically say it's OK.)

We ran three samples shirts and a totebag. An adult XL in white. A child 12-14 in black. And an adult XL red tank top (just to see how red worked). We also played with the size of the transfers a bit - so you can see the size variation. Since there are no screens to cut it's easy. Anyway, here they are:

Black Kids shirt

This is DS6 - so the 12-14 size shirt is WAY too big.

White Adult shirt

I usually wear an XL and I'm swimming in this.

Red Adult Tank - I think red actually works pretty well. I don't think many of the ladies will be happy with this tank as it's cut pretty low under the arm. We'll look into an alternate source for the ladies.

And a tote bag

Because there are no set ups - we can have an extended ordering window. I can send him shirts in bunches of 20 or so to work on as they come in. At this point - I'm thinking the ordering window will be the 1st of May through June 10. That way I can have the shirts in my hands by July 1 and have them mailed out by July 4. I want all this done by then as we'll be leaving for sabbatical about then and it needs to be finished.

I'm also thinking based on what everyone said - we'll charge at the 200 print level. I'm pretty comfortable that we'll have at least 200 pieces, but not certain we'll make 300. If we make 300 or 400 - I'll use the extra funds to host a party on board. (DH thinks it'll be too complicated to refund the extra $$.)

If I can get committment for 300 pieces by the time the ordering window opens - then I'll charge at that level.

OK, I think that's it!! Let me know if you have any questions. If someone can tell me where the next meet is - I'll ship the samples out for all to see.

Esteri , The white ones look great , but I am not so sure about the black and red ones ....the white behind it is killing the look ...The logo wasnt designed to have the white behind it like that ......Pm me if you wanna ask me anything off the board

 

[LITTLEKID58]

GM

Presently 63 going up to 83 here in Sunny Central Florida

and prayers to everyone who is going to need it today

aboard to all the newbies.

Happy Birthday and anniversaries to all we have missed

Have a great Friday

 

[sk8ingmom]

G'mornin' s

I saw Sweeney Todd last night - AWESOME! I loved it. I love Sweeney Todd anyway, but the film was great. My HS had a teacher that made us read the play in English class, so I've loved it for a long time. My final paper in AP English was a 20-page analysis of Sweeney Todd...that could be sung to the score of the Broadway show. So yeah, I like the story.

The movie was beautiful. The voices were surprisingly good, especially Anthony, although I haven't heard of him before, so he my be a Broadway-type actor. My only disappointment was Helena Bonham Carter, she was OK, whereas everyone else was great. I'm no vocal expert, but she had a few 'fingernails on a chalkboard' moments. Mrs. Lovett is meant to be sung 'ugly', even Angela Lansbury sang it 'ugly', but some of HBC's moments just weren't right.

Oh, and if you go - know what you are getting into. It is dark and moving and full of social commentary (and bloody). Judging by the people walking out of the theater with me, many were shaking their heads and a bit freaked out. This isn't a 19th century Edward Scissorhands.

Now wait a minute.... based on all the Omar and sheet and... comments today, by day 14 won't beer googles be a good thing?

Good point. Carry on.

The only way I know how to do it is to choose the Share option, then email myself the link. You can either choose Share from your homepage and share a whole album. Or if you just want to do one picture, you open your album, click on the picture, then select Share and it will ask if you want to share the whole album or just the picture.

OMG that's a lot of work!
Upload to Photobucket. Click on IMG code underneath. Paste onto your posting here. Done!

 

[sk8ingmom]

Yes, Crew, we have SAMPLES!!!

Awesome Esteri! Thanks for all of your work on this.

I really don't want to get into 'design by committee', because I know how that goes, but to they have a clear transfer medium? It might make the black & red look a bit crisper.

Esteri , The white ones look great , but I am not so sure about the black and red ones ....the white behind it is killing the look ...The logo wasnt designed to have the white behind it like that ......Pm me if you wanna ask me anything off the board

Pirate minds think alike.

GM

Presently 63 going up to 83 here in Sunny Central Florida

OHhhh, can we keep that weather for about 2 weeks. We'll be there 1/12-16 & I am having a shoe crisis since I always wear my flip flops to WDW.

 

[sk8ingmom]

It appears the servers will be down tomorrow night at 9pm for 6 to 8 hours. Can we do chat on the pirates website?

I don't know...does anyone have a second computer and an ST?
It just wouldn't be chat without one popping in and out.

 

[PBader]

Fellow Swabbies, I don't know about you, but I think these wenches protest a bit too much. From the pictures I've seen posted, there isn't a one of them who would need the services of Omar, even after 14 days of Disney food.

 

[PBader]

Esteri, thanks once again for your great assistance on the t-****'s. I know that all of us really appreciate it. I am looking forward to getting mine.

 

[PBader]

I booked Alan & Adam for a fishing trip in Cabo.
I booked the Tantrum 28' that will fit 4. Anyone interested in sharing a boat? They do have the larger boat available if there were 3 or more interested. They are going to meet them in the morning where the tender will bring us in. The fishing license is $13 and it includes lunch and bottled water--they will ice beer & soda.

http://www.redrumcabo.com/html/our_charters.html

Pease pm me if you are interested.

 

[pdarrah]

Well, when I set up the website, I was told by a moderator that the website couldn't be posted:

"OK, here is how that goes. The website address cannot be put on the DIS. It is a private secured site not accessible to everyone."

Does this apply since a chunk of the site IS available to everyone? Yes, you need a login to get to the pirate list and a few other things, but most of the basic info is open to all....

I could certainly understand that policy if the entire site were closed to only those registered, but since only a portion is closed one would think it would be OK to post.

Pamela (pdarrah)

 

[tom31b]

I booked Alan & Adam for a fishing trip in Cabo.
I booked the Tantrum 28' that will fit 4. Anyone interested in sharing a boat? They do have the larger boat available if there were 3 or more interested. They are going to meet them in the morning where the tender will bring us in. The fishing license is $13 and it includes lunch and bottled water--they will ice beer & soda.

http://www.redrumcabo.com/html/our_charters.html

Pease pm me if you are interested.

Ummmmm Redrum? Isn't that like Hollywood for Murder?......