2007 calendar.. only 125 will ever be printed

[halicat]

Does anyone have experience in producing a calendar ?

Its just about the 6th month of 2006 if we get together with some pictures of our prowlers and form a 18 month calendar for Jan.07 I think we can make a few bucks for the site, and come up with a real nice product...

What does everyone think ? Hints, Suggestions, ideas ???

lets have it...

check the end of the thred for updated list...

[Dreamcast18]

Jim: Great Idea! This is the easiest way:

http://www.shutterfly.com/calendars/info.jsp

http://www.kodakgallery.com/CalOverview.jsp

http://www.photoworks.com/calendars/

[halicat]

Dreamer comes through !!!

Shutterfly can do 50 of the 18 month Calendars for $15 each....If we sold them for $19... we could donate $4 each to Prowltalk....

its a great start.... maybe we can get the printing done cheaper if we shop around...

I'm sure we could get 18 nice pictures of Prowlers......TUIVC has that many himself....

question can we sell 50 ?

[Dreamcast18]

I'll take 3.

[halicat]

I want 4 for sure....

[Scott Drolet]

Tailor-made for selling on Ebay (That will give an opportunity for the others to buy them without actually advertising them on another site. We may have to kick up the Ebay Buy-It-Now price a couple of bucks to cover the auction fees.). . .and, I'll take two.

One potential problem: Since you're making a profit on the calendar, we will need signed releases from the owners of the cars we use. So, everyone will have to start collecting pictures and signatures right away. I have a release form I can modify for this purpose. (That's how I kept that video of Rex The Wonder Dog, Denise Richards, and myself off the Internet!) :lol:

Scott

[halicat]

great suggestion Scott....

I guess we need to start collecting 18 pictures....

or 12 if we go 1 year...

ScanKat took some beauty's in San Diego...I've got a couple nice ones,

it would be great if there were different ones from different Prowltalk members....I'm sure Dusti could come up with his favorite....Brian has the purple...

we got some time so lets do it right ......

check in Dudes !
what does everyone got ?

[pumpkin]

Pumkin likes to pose for a calendar. Let us know

[halicat]

My Kat would be honored to be on the same pages as Pumpkin.... :tu:


once we get 12 or 18 Kats... each owner can pick their favorite picture and submit it... if we don't get enough then we can take a couple from some of us....lets try to get some awesome scenery in the background....

Dad always said "whats worth doing, is worth doing right "

if we don't use any logos or copywrited stuff we don't have to worry about DC trying to bleed us.... :roll:

just pictures of the cars and "www.prowltalk.com" at the top of each page

[Dreamcast18]

After the 1st run is done, we can do:

1. Signed/Numbered Halicat Special Editions
2. 12 different calendar covers (or # of Prowler colors)

jeez...this is what I get for collecting too many comics...

8)

[halicat]

Hey David...

Are you ok with this plan ?

mom always said " ask permission when your at someone elses house"....

any yeahs or nays at your end ?

[GT]

I might be able to dig up a shot or two :)

[DavidN]

Hey David...

Are you ok with this plan ?

mom always said " ask permission when your at someone elses house"....

any yeahs or nays at your end ?

Jim,

sorry for the late reply....YES.... sounds great... :tu:

[pumpkin]

Pumpkin is ready, her bumpers are off. So would that put her in the X rated section of the calendar?

[GT]

only if you show up in the same pic topless Norm!

[pumpkin]

:banned Pumpkin is a prettier model.

[halicat]

Thanks David

Sounds like we shouldn't have any trouble getting 12 or 18 nice pictures...

Whats everyone think ?

should we go 18 months or 12 ?

the 12 month would cost $10 each if we get 50, we could sell them for $14 and donate the $4 each to the site...

The 18 month would cost $15 each, sell for $19 and donate the $4 to Prowl talk...


ideas ?

lets remember to keep it simple so things don't stall out

[Dreamcast18]

Hali: We're up for 12 and 18...will leave it up to folks to vote.

[Pepe]

We'll take (at least) 2 !!

:wink:

[Krzy Kat]

I'm in - I'll take at least a calendar or 2. Will gladly get some pics of my car to use also :)

[Scott Drolet]

Count me in for 2 of either size.

If you're asking which we should go with, I think the 18 month version has a longer sales life - People will keep ordering them even if they're six months old.

I'd also volunteer some pictures if you need them. I'll shoot you a copy of the releases we'll need participants to sign later this afternoon. The release simply gives Prowl Talk the publishing rights to the pictures as well as the profits from selling the cars' likeness.

I'm with everyone else . . . Lets get this thing going!

Scott

[Dreamcast18]

Scott makes a good point. It'll give the calendar longer legs. Scott also have a great silver.

If Orange is offering his kat's pics, we should make him wash it first :D

GT: I believe Pumpkin is also bra-less...

Norm: I thought you're not allowed in the x-rated section? :lol:

[pumpkin]

X rated section :nana2 :nana2 :nana2. Pat said NO,

[halicat]

logic wins ! ....18 month it is !

so I assume we will go from December 06 to May 08...

Scott , you get the lawyers to do lunch and take care of the paperwork..lol

lets collect up our favorite pictures and Get-R-Done..we should try to have them printed and ready to go by no later than October 1st
Keep the cameras handy.....take lots of pictures...we will need to compile a list of all our names that want to submit one picture each.... if we still need to get more to make up the 18... we can then vote on the additional photos


i'll call around some printing places to check pricing and get a few details....and find out some details from shutterbug....

if anyone else wants to check into it as well... go ahead,
we'll just report what we learn back here as the info comes in...

[halicat]

I'm in - I'll take at least a calendar or 2. Will gladly get some pics of my car to use also :)

great Randy...

your Kat is a beauty :tu:

[halicat]

I was speaking to a printing company today and set up a meeting next week to get options as far as size and quality of paper etc..
he says that he can give us whatever we want, and meet or beat shutterbugs pricing...we will need to get the photos burnt on cd's and must be high resolution otherwise they will blur out when they are enlarged.....

more info next week...

[Dreamcast18]

Hali: Should you recommend standardization on the picutres?

for example:
- 3 Megapixel minimal
- short note on location of picture taken
- nick name of Kat if any

[halicat]

I think thats a great idea....
i'm not up on the ins and outs of photography, I was hoping I could get some recomendations.... :tu: the printer said we should have at least 300dpi... whatever that means ..

what might be nice is to put the owners car picture on the month of their birthday...
obviously with a 18 month we will have some months twice we can accomodate more people that way.
so on your birthday, your Kat will be on that month ...

[GT]

dibs on January! :)

[halicat]

dibs on January! :)

One January taken...

[pumpkin]

Take July.

[Scott Drolet]

I'll take May.

Scott

[Dreamcast18]

I'll take March!

[SkanKat]

the 12th Month!!! :banana:

[halicat]

all noted.... :tu:

i've listed all the months and posted the reserved on the first post of this topic....

[halicat]

what might be nice is to put the owners car picture on the month of their birthday...
obviously with a 18 month we will have some months twice we can accomodate more people that way.
so on your birthday, your Kat will be on that month ...

[halicat]

I just sent this email to a bunch of folks that i had email addresses for......I'm posting a copy here for those who i didn't have an addy for.....


:idea:

Hi Friends,

Just wanted to give everyone the heads up on a project we are working on at www.prowltalk.com

The members are collecting 18 photo's of members Prowlers and compiling a 18 month calendar. The calendar will start Dec 2006and go till May 2008. we will probably start off with a print run of 50 We will charge $4 each above the cost to donate to the site to help David cover some expenses for the year.

For those that speak up there is the option of getting your photo on the month of your birthday. Obviously this opportunity is limited as there are 6 months that are going to be two dec, jan,feb,march,apriland may and six months that there are only going to be one. If you don't get your birthday month you will still get a photo in, as long as its before we get the 18 total.,

The first 18 members that speak up get a spot, but the calendars will be available to all that want them.

Theres not a bunch of rules but your picture must be of your car....

he is a link to read up on the progress.....

http://www.prowltalk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=6880#6880

Good luck

Jim (halicat)

[Pepe]

September 2oo7 would be a NICE month for Dusti

(hint hint hint)


:lol:

[halicat]

September 2oo7 would be a NICE month for Dusti

(hint hint hint)


:lol:

done...

what about Miss Kitty ?


krzykat got the 2nd march

[halicat]

Gary McGeough just registered and asked for June

Gary has a beautiful silver Kat.....

we will welcome him in the new members section.. it will take a while before he can post...

[Pepe]

Jimbo,
SkanKat beat MzKitten to it ;)
(December)

[Pepe]

THANKS for your mail btw !!

[halicat]

Jimbo,
SkanKat beat MzKitten to it ;)
(December)

heck what kind of bunch would we be if we didn't look out after eachother... ??

Since no one has spoken for the last June... we'll just start one month earlier , in Dec 06 and end in May 08....that way we are all accomodated....

membership has its privileges... :wink:

[Jack Lietzke]

Jim.............................if there is a Jun left, in either year I'll take it !!!!!!!!!!!!!! Jack

[GT]

when it's all said and done, if there's no claim on August, that's our anniversary..30th this year :)
I'm sure I'll submit multiple photos...but the choices should be spread for all to partcipate in, no doubt about that! Are you considering more than one photo per page, or just the one 'big' one...or not sure yet at this point?

WIll definitely buy at least 4 copies of the 18month... probably more.

[Dreamcast18]

I trust Hali to be the chief judge (he's the official ProwlTalk Prowler Art Director anyways) for selection of photos for the calandar :tu:

However, should Black or Orange be the most featured colors in the calendar, it is absolutely OK!!! :rll:

[halicat]

Jim.............................if there is a Jun left, in either year I'll take it !!!!!!!!!!!!!! Jack

you got it.... :tu:

[halicat]

when it's all said and done, if there's no claim on August, that's our anniversary..30th this year :)
I'm sure I'll submit multiple photos...but the choices should be spread for all to partcipate in, no doubt about that! Are you considering more than one photo per page, or just the one 'big' one...or not sure yet at this point?

WIll definitely buy at least 4 copies of the 18month... probably more.

I was thinking of just one photo per page...because of the 11 x 17 size, but I'm also getting prices on the larger calendars, if we all decide that bigger is better, then I don't see why we can't have a couple pictures per page as long as it doesn't hike up the price.

once we get 17 i'll take the last spot to make 18...if August is open when we get ready to go, then GT can have it.....!!!...

you can lock up August now but you would have to give up your birthday month...

[halicat]

I trust Hali to be the chief judge (he's the official ProwlTalk Prowler Art Director anyways) for selection of photos for the calandar :tu:

However, should Black or Orange be the most featured colors in the calendar, it is absolutely OK!!! :rll:

:!: In the true spirit of what David has tried to accomplish here.... :!:

"Free Speech, Freedom of Choice, Freedom to cuss and look at nekid chix"...lol

I think that each member will submit the picture they want to have on the calendar.....
We will be our own judge......
... as long as the pictures are not offensive, I don't see any reason why we cannot pick our own.

[halicat]

Bob Miller just emailed me expressing interest in submitting a picture for the calendar....his birthday month is already taken so we will put him in wherever the 17 spot lands...

He will choose his own picture, but i had to share this picture of his Red Candy with you all....
he sent me 9 pictures... all are beautiful.

http://www.prowltalk.com/ppost/data/500/DSCN0171A.jpg

[01Prowler]

I'm in for the calender... Will send pics, you make the choice on which one to use.

I would like the August spot!

Where do I send the pics to?

Thanks!

Ron

[POOLKAT]

Just got this from Hali, thanks Jim. Been real busy, haven't even been on the computer in about a week. I would love to grab October, and my Kat will be out of the shop this week with some KOOL additions which should photograph real well. I would be in for October if I can get another week to get some pics.

[halicat]

what might be nice is to put the owners car picture on the month of their birthday...
obviously with a 18 month we will have some months twice we can accomodate more people that way.
so on your birthday, your Kat will be on that month ...



here's the lineup for the months updated as we post in


here's the lineup for the months updated as we post in

dec ****2006 Miss Kitty
Jan ****2007 GT
Feb ****2007 Ty-k
Mar ****2007 Dreamer
Apr
May ****2007 Scott
Jun ****2007 Jack
July ****2007 Pumpkin
Aug ****2007 Ron
Sep ****2007 Dusti
Oct ****2007 Tom
Nov ****2007 Yellercat
Dec ****2007 Skankat
Jan
Feb
Mar ****2008 Krzykat
Apr
May

Halicat & Bob Miller will take pick #17 & #18



That gives us 15months covered....3 left as of june 4th

[halicat]

Ron has August
Tom has October

I will let everyone know when I will start collecting up the Photos.... I won't know how to do this untill i meet with the printer... he hinted we put them on CD to keep the quality good...I'll know more mid next week...
We are going to need a min. of 300DPI so they don't blur out when they are enlarged...

We have lots of time left to get our pictures...

[halicat]

Ty-K just signed up....that leaves 4 left

[TytaniumK]

What months are left Jim...if I knew, I'd pick one...don't see 'em here--clue me please?!?!?! Oops, I see the holes now...how about FEB 2007 since we have a RED [Valentine's Day] KAT...izzat OK? THanks!!!

[halicat]

Feb 07 is yours Ken...

[TytaniumK]

Feb 07 is yours Ken...Who is yur goddam Daddy? LOLOLOL Thanks Jim...U da Man! Also, thanks to Dusti...as he let me know about the calendar! I'd have never known without him lookin' out for his ol' friend! What a Universe! :cool:
Ty-K ~ Rockin' in the Free World!

[Pepe]

You're SO DAMN welcome MoFu :wink:

and THANKS to Jimbo for 'squeezing' in the Kitty !

[Pepe]

Jimbo,
I'm a lil slow today, but WHERE are we gonna send/email the
pictures to ?

:?

[halicat]

hey buddy...

I will let everyone know after i meet with the printer this week.. i'm not sure if we will have to put them on a CD and mail them or if email will work....

We made a spot for MissKitty ...she has Dec06...

[Pepe]

THANK YOU Jimbo,

you da man :wink:

[Jack Lietzke]

:D :D :D :D :D :D

Hey Jim..............remember that I will at least take the number of calanders as smiley's on this post when we end going for the total count !!!!!!!!!!!!

[halicat]

:D :D :D :D :D :D

Hey Jim..............remember that I will at least take the number of calanders as smiley's on this post when we end going for the total count !!!!!!!!!!!!


yessir.... logged and counted ....lol

[cnote6]

where do I post pictures?

[halicat]

where do I post pictures?

good to see you Chris...

I will let everyone know when we need the photos.. hang tight untill i get more details.... I should have some more info by mid next week...

right now there are these spots available..

Apr....07
Jan....08
Feb....08
Apr....08
May....08

I just got an email from the master of FUN... Jay Harris.
jay gets Nov. 07
....and with the Chris, that only leaves 2 spots left...Bob & I will be taking the last 2 spots

Chris & Jay, if there is any month posted above that you would like let me know otherwise you will be on the "doesn't matter" list with Bob and I...

Welcome aboard guys....

[halicat]

Tangled up in vitamin C just took a spot.........

only two spots left.......

[halicat]

what might be nice is to put the owners car picture on the month of their birthday...
obviously with a 18 month we will have some months twice we can accomodate more people that way.
so on your birthday, your Kat will be on that month ...



here's the lineup for the months updated as we post in


here's the lineup for the months updated as we post in

dec ****2006 Miss Kitty
Jan ****2007 GT
Feb ****2007 Ty-k
Mar ****2007 Dreamer
Apr
May ****2007 Scott
Jun ****2007 Jack
July ****2007 Pumpkin
Aug ****2007 Ron
Sep ****2007 Dusti
Oct ****2007 Tom
Nov ****2007 Yellercat
Dec ****2007 Skankat
Jan
Feb
Mar ****2008 Krzykat
Apr
May

McGoo, Cnote,Halicat & Bob Miller will take pick #15 #16 #17 & #18



That gives us 17 months covered....1 left as of june 4th

[Pepe]

I was wondering why Jay isn't posing much anymore over here !?

:?

LET US HEAR U're ALIVE buddy !!

[halicat]

McGoo old buddy....

I let the june month to Jack before you asked for it... could you choose another month for the list above....?

Sorry about that.. just found out my error ... I made it worse by editing out older posts....

your in, but can only choose one of these:

Apr....07
Jan....08
Feb....08
Apr....08
May....08

[halicat]

what might be nice is to put the owners car picture on the month of their birthday...
obviously with a 18 month we will have some months twice we can accomodate more people that way.
so on your birthday, your Kat will be on that month ...



here's the lineup for the months updated as we post in


here's the lineup for the months updated as we post in

dec ****2006 Miss Kitty
Jan ****2007 GT
Feb ****2007 Ty-k
Mar ****2007 Dreamer
Apr
May ****2007 Scott
Jun ****2007 Jack
July ****2007 Pumpkin
Aug ****2007 Ron
Sep ****2007 Dusti
Oct ****2007 Tom
Nov ****2007 Yellercat
Dec ****2007 Skankat
Jan
Feb
Mar ****2008 Krzykat
Apr
May

McGoo, Cnote,Halicat & Bob Miller will take pick #15 #16 #17 & #18



That gives us 17 months covered....1 left as of june 4th

[Tangled up in 'Vitamin C']

I'll take 10 calendars.....

[halicat]

what might be nice is to put the owners car picture on the month of their birthday...
obviously with a 18 month we will have some months twice we can accomodate more people that way.
so on your birthday, your Kat will be on that month ...




here's the lineup for the months updated as we post in

dec ****2006 Miss Kitty
Jan ****2007 GT
Feb ****2007 Ty-k
Mar ****2007 Dreamer
Apr ****2007 Tangled
May ****2007 Scott
Jun ****2007 Jack
July ****2007 Pumpkin
Aug ****2007 Ron
Sep ****2007 Dusti
Oct ****2007 Tom
Nov ****2007 Yellercat
Dec ****2007 Skankat
Jan ****2008 Mr Mgoo
Feb ****2008 Cnote
Mar ****2008 Krzykat
Apr ****2008 Bob Miller
May ****2008 Halicat




That gives us 18 months covered....DONE

[halicat]

We now have our 18 months covered, Unless someone backs out these will the ones we will go with.....

The Calendars will be available for anyone to buy....

I will post the results of my meeting with the printer this week....

I won't need any pictures for at least a couple of months.....lots of time to take some new pictures .....


Thank you friends, this is going to be good....

[Krzy Kat]

Let the photo shoots begin :) a couple months ... NICE ... plenty of time for some new mods. Hmm.... wonder if I could swing my chrome front end plan this summer.

[DavidN]

Can't wait....its going to be Good.. Great work jim and all......Thanks :bows

[halicat]

Big NEWS !!!!

I have just received confirmation that we have our newest member will be contributing a photograph for the cover of our calendar...

all the months were taken up....
and I was willing to give up my spot to this Kat when I realized we needed a photo for the Cover.................

Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, and the millions watching around the World !!!!


Conqueroo......................................... .....!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


George Maxey will be the our Cover Kat.....

Dang... i'm excited !

[pumpkin]

Thats great.

[Krzy Kat]

Awesome, I was wondering about ole George :)

George, still on schedule to trade the cat, or are you going to keep it ??

[Dreamcast18]

Krzy: What happened to ur avatar?

[Krzy Kat]

Well, I decided to get my Avatar fixed properly. I found a nice little link from "the other site" LOL - Oh wait - can I actually type it and not have it say XXXXXXXXX ... :) from POA that showed a nice MS plug-in for resize. I did that and made myself an image that fit the requirements. It's only 22Kb and 120 X 90 pixels. Then I select my image as my avatar and what do I get ....

/4197971854485a07671011.jpg): failed to open stream: Permission denied in /home/prowltal/public_html/forum/includes/usercp_avatar.php on line 286

Warning: Cannot modify header information - headers already sent by (output started at /home/prowltal/public_html/forum/includes/usercp_avatar.php:286) in /home/prowltal/public_html/forum/includes/page_header.php on line 483

Warning: Cannot modify header information - headers already sent by (output started at /home/prowltal/public_html/forum/includes/usercp_avatar.php:286) in /home/prowltal/public_html/forum/includes/page_header.php on line 485

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So I'm just a little confused and think this doesn't want me to have an avatar.

[Picks]

[Dreamcast18]

Hali: :tu: :tu: :tu: :tu: :tu: :tu:

Krzy Kat: Try this:

1. Upload the pic into the ProwlTalk gallery
2. Cut and paste the link (do not include the .... tags), the link should be plain http. In your case, it should be: http://www.prowltalk.com/ppost/data/500/Avatar1.JPG

Here is where u should put the link. I tried it and it worked with ur uploaded pics:

http://www.prowltalk.com/ppost/data/500/Avatar2.jpg

Let me know how it goes!

[Krzy Kat]

LOL - Ok - more than one way to skin a cat. Thanks

Hmm... now time to start thinking about these photo shots and updating the avatar with one of them ;)

[DavidN]

:tu: :tu:

[halicat]

Well folks... I went to the printer today to get some prices and options for our project.....

here's what i came up with....

18 month 36 page calendar..stapled, not spiral bound, ChorusArt Gloss paper.

Qty 100 ------8.5"x 10.5" folded, 10.5" x 17" open----$47.35/ea
Qty 1000 ------8.5"x 10.5" folded, 10.5" x 17" open ---$ 5.61/ea

Qty 100------ 11" x 17" folded, 17" x 22" open ---$67.85/ea
Qty 1000----- 11" x 17" folded, 17" x 22" open ---$ 8.32/ea

obviously set up cost is high and the ones quoted are excellent quality.

This print shop is huge... the largest in eastern Canada.

I'm going to investigate further get some more prices from some smaller shops to see
if any of them can give us great quality at decent prices...
I might be wrong, but don't think selling 1000 calendars is within our ability...
thats 55 per each of the 18 contributors or about $310 each (8.5 x 10)


Right now Shutterfly at $15 for Qty 50 of the 18 month calendars is our best choice.

none of the other on-line printers offer the 18 month option.
I believe that the Limited Edition Prowler Calendars for 2005 were the 12 month $10/ea type

I will keep searching and keep everyone informed....
We have lots of time and I would expect to start asking for Photos around Aug 15th...

If anyone can find any other otions let me know....

comments ??....

[Dreamcast18]

Hali: I would go with Shutterfly (I might be biased since I've recommended for them initially) But they do have the best prints I have seen so far compared to other online photo/calendar printers. They have won numerous awards:

http://www.shutterfly.com/about/prs_sub_news.jsp

And if we plan it just right, we can use their discount coupons (e.g., 15% off, or free shipping etc I can get those coupons easily)

[halicat]

Wow....They certainly have satisfied customers.... and if you have seen their work and it looks good...
I think we should go with them...

I have signed up on their site and will ask some questions and get some details regarding how we can get the best quality ....
if you have any knowledge please share it with us....
I have to educate myself on digital photography to understand some of this stuff....

I only have a $99 camera.... lol

[DavidN]

Jim,

how many calendars do you think we have demad for now or we can pre-sell?

I would think we need to pre-sale so no one would have be out of pocket...Also i think since it's a 18 month calendar we sell few later...

[halicat]

David,

I just went back and totaled up commitments for 33 from 8 different members...
if the remaining 10 from our total of 18 buy two each that would make 53...

as far as estimated sales... i have no idea, but would think selling 100 total shouldn't be very hard....
if we can keep the sell price below $20 each they shouldn't be that hard to sell...

I was quoted today by a small print shop $21 each for a 100 lot.
Thats 18.60 each US funds, delivered to my door, (on glossy paper).

just another option...

:idea:

[DavidN]

David,

I just went back and totaled up commitments for 33 from 8 different members...
if the remaining 10 from our total of 18 buy two each that would make 53...

as far as estimated sales... i have no idea, but would think selling 100 total shouldn't be very hard....
if we can keep the sell price below $20 each they shouldn't be that hard to sell...

I was quoted today by a small print shop $21 each for a 100 lot.
Thats 18.60 each US funds, delivered to my door, (on glossy paper).

just another option...

:idea:

That sounds good.. what do you think i will cost for shipping? also did they gave the price for like 200 ?

[DavidN]

I guess the big question would be what $$ everyone would be willing to pay??

[halicat]

I am going over to the print shop next week to check out some samples to verify the quality,
I will ask about the 200 quantity price.
Whatever the cost is we add the $4 to donate to Prowltalk....
We will have to keep in mind that the 1000 price is only less than $5 US funds each.
If we ended up buying 200 at Shutterfly @ 15.00ea that would be $3000 total,
for $5000 we can get 1000 copies.

Postage to ship them shouldn't cost very much, my best guess is $3-4 each shipment...

I bet a few of the "other site" members would buy them if we put them on e-bay........ 8)

[Krzy Kat]

Well, since nobody picked up the ball and ran with it on the other side, I'd have to agree with you. But "someone" might get all upset and decide they NOW need to print their own - LOL. Oh and charge $45 each for them. I don't know what they're buying things at, but I would think things should be at cost only a couple dollars extra for helping out. But I thought I saw coffee mugs like $15, folding chair for $45 .... :?

[halicat]

Well, since nobody picked up the ball and ran with it on the other side, I'd have to agree with you. But "someone" might get all upset and decide they NOW need to print their own - LOL.

I think we can pretty much expect that.....Don't forget , having things for sale and actually selling them are two entirely different matters....and we don't have to pay Chrysler a pound of flesh to sell our own pictures of our own cars.....

[Dreamcast18]

Didn't the 'other' site decided to cancel this year's calendar due to costs issues?

Hali: Thanks for all the hard work! Its greatly appreciated! I'll be glad to pay for a trial run (1 or 2 copies) @ Shutterfly when we get all the photos for you to check out their calendar quality and compare with ur printers.

[Jack Lietzke]

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

I think the 200 count is actually reasonable, and really shutterfly also seems reasonable with an adder of $5,00 for the site !!!!!!

[halicat]

Nobody wanted the job..
to much fighting about who's in and whos out could be the cause..egos..?
I dunno....

Dreamer that sounds like a super idea..
what better way to test the quality than to get a sample made...?

we will get a couple done by Shutterfly before we commit to anything else... if its what we want then we can go for it...

[halicat]

Well then lets start collecting up our pictures for the Shutterfly option....

I know there are some of us that have already collected a favorite shot like this one here from Bob Miller......I don't know about the rest of you but i can't keep my eyes off this beauty.....awesome job Bob !!!!!

http://www.prowltalk.com/ppost/data/500/DSCN0180aa.jpg

[Dreamcast18]

Suggestion:

1. Images should be at least 3 megapixel.
2. Multiple images can be selected. We will create a collage of the images for that month if all the images are desirable for be published.
3. Images should be emailed to: prowltalk@gmail.com since the image file server on Prowltalk might not accept a full sized 5 megapixel file.
4. Hali will own/manage the prowltalk@gmail.com account since it can handle up to 2GB and 5MB file attachments. Plus he will need the full sized image files for the publication.
5. Hali can then re-size and post them on the forum for all to view.

just my 0.02

[halicat]

With the dreamers brains and my rugged beauty we will make this the best damn project ever !!!!

lol...

I really appreciate the help on this... I was worried that I was getting in over my head with the technicalities of this project.... me and computers have a love-hate relationship and I know just enough to be dangerous.....lol

Thanks Dreamer ! :tu:

[Pepe]

3 MB :shock:

Jimbo, that means we gotta buy us new cameras :?

[halicat]

$99 wonder is only 2.1

suggestions ?

options ?

[Dreamcast18]

Haha..I think 2MP is fine...I'm a Bill Gates..getting folks to 'upgrade' for no good reason. :devil

p.s I tried a 2MP file upload to Shutterfly. It looks fine AS LONG AS quality of the JPEG is set @ 100% and we can get 150-300dpi. :tu:

[Krzy Kat]

Dreamer, hate to disagree with you, but 2 meg won't cut it. Pic's look fine sure, but the issue is when you blow them up beyond say 4 X 6" full color glossy photos they become very grainy and you lose resolution.

Jimbo, I've looked and bought different cameras for myself and others and have found that an important aspect in cameras is the lens maker, which will give you the crisp quality of colors you desire. then also of importance to me has been shutter speed (IE how many pics I can take per second, etc.) And then the other item for me to consider has always been what kind of memory card does the camera take. I have SD cards for other items, so I like to stick with a common media source.

Oh and of course, then there's the optical and digital zoom. Optical is better than digital, but a good combo can give you enhanced zoom features. it all depends on what you want the camera for. And if you want one that slips in your shirt pocket or if you're willing to have an SLR that is the old style big camera with better quality.

I'll be glad to help you out. Let me know what you want the camera for and what price range you want, and I bet I can help you find one.

[halicat]

Hey Randy,

Thanks for the info....My $99 HP camera works OK but not really satisfied with the results all the time...I have had some awesome picture from it, and i've had some potentialy awesome pictures not turn out at all.

being just a poor working guy I can't really afford what I would like so I'm pretty much stuck to under $200 for a camera. I would like to get a nice one for my Vacation in August when i'm going to Newfoundland.

Give me an idea for what camera that is the most bang for the little buck.

[Krzy Kat]

Cool - I got a nice lil project then. $200 - I'm on it. I know I found a nice 5 or 6 megapixel sony for an ex a while ago that had great color for that price range. Doing my research now :) Oh - also ... do you have access to Sams and/or Costco ?? Sometimes I've found the best deals there. I love Ebay - buy the hell out of things there, but a camera's not something I'm inclined to buy used.

[halicat]

We have Costco and I am a member of Direct buy...also the Future Shop...

thanks buddy... :D

[Krzy Kat]

OK - a quick update on camera for Jimbo ... So far I'm liking the Nikon Coolpix. I found a 7600 version (7.1 megapixel) for $195. And the 5600 version (5.1 megapixel) for about $150. What I like about these cameras is that they use double A batteries. this means never being stuck without batteries and needing to recharge. My fiance has one of these cameras and we just kept 4 NiMh double A batteries and a charger for the batteries wherever we went. Worked great, whereas my camera if I was out of charge, I was screwed, hers we just swapped batteries. Also - a nice option with this Nikon is that it has its own internal memory without the SD card, so if you're in a pinch with a full SD card or if it's still in your PC, you can still take pics. Plus the photos on it were really crisp colors and resolution. I'm going to keep looking and find where best price is on them, but google it and see what consumer reports has to say.

[Krzy Kat]

Sorry this was a double post - my frickin internet here in Egypt right now SUCKS ASS. Was so slow, I did refresh and it double posted.

[halicat]

thanks friend ....

I will do some research on this tonight when I get home ....

right now work is on my nerves, and will be probably the rest of the day...

Thanks again !

[TooHipCat]

Hey Jim...

When is the cut off date for submitted pics? I would like to send you a few after I...also...get a new camera.

By the way...I'll take one of those calenders off ya. :wink:

[Pepe]

OK - a quick update on camera for Jimbo ... So far I'm liking the Nikon Coolpix. I found a 7600 version (7.1 megapixel) for $195. And the 5600 version (5.1 megapixel) for about $150. What I like about these cameras is that they use double A batteries. this means never being stuck without batteries and needing to recharge. My fiance has one of these cameras and we just kept 4 NiMh double A batteries and a charger for the batteries wherever we went. Worked great, whereas my camera if I was out of charge, I was screwed, hers we just swapped batteries. Also - a nice option with this Nikon is that it has its own internal memory without the SD card, so if you're in a pinch with a full SD card or if it's still in your PC, you can still take pics. Plus the photos on it were really crisp colors and resolution. I'm going to keep looking and find where best price is on them, but google it and see what consumer reports has to say.

That's a great find KrzyKat - WHERE did you find the Nikon 7600 ?

That IS a good deal on a Nikon !!

Thanks for any addt. info !

[halicat]

Hey Jim...

When is the cut off date for submitted pics? I would like to send you a few after I...also...get a new camera.

By the way...I'll take one of those calenders off ya. :wink:

Hi Brian,

Our cut off date will probably be at the beginning of August with the hope we can get all the promiced calendars in everyones hands mid October.

Awesome Christmas gifts...!!

we currently have all 18 months covered plus Conqueroo doing the cover... but I will put your name at number 1 on the alternate list in case we have another page to fill or someone backs out.....

[Krzy Kat]

I found that Nikon on Ebay. What I'd basically do is price it via Ebay, and then check Sams Club, Costco, or BJ's to see if they have it there. My sister bought her's at BJ's. (no jokes please - LOL). My fiance has this Nikon, so I think my next one will be an SLR, but that Nikon I like much better than my Kyocera. I also found them at a good price at Brandsmart.

[Dreamcast18]

Krzy: U're right..I was using 4x6 as a reference..anything bigger, 2MP will not cut it.

some other camera deals out there:


Kodak V530 EasyShare 5MP
Black: $164
http://www.buy.com/prod/Kodak_EasyShare_V530_5_0_Megapixel_Digital_Camera_ w_3x_Zoom_Black/q/loc/111/201937680.html
Silver: 1$49
http://www.buy.com/prod/Kodak_EasyShare_V530_5_0_Megapixel_Digital_Camera_ w_3x_Zoom_Silver/q/loc/111/90147783.html

My guess is the Black is Faster :wink:

There's a $10 discount coupon:

http://www.buy.com/retail/coupon.asp?prid=85634947&adid=17662

[halicat]

I have a $61 bid on this item...what do you think ?

http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7627664336&ru=http%3A%2F%2Fsearch.ebay.ca%3A80%2Fsearch%2Fsea rch.dll%3FMfcISAPICommand%3DGetResult%26ht%3D1%26s hortcut%3D0%26from%3DR41%26query%3D7627664336%2B%2 B%26category0%3D%26Submit%3DSearch%26fvi%3D1

[Dreamcast18]

Hali: Not idea, I only sell on Ebay, rarely buy anything. Some other folks might know the value of this camera.

SkanKat uses a Nikon D-SLR...pictures from it are awesome..but also cost alot more..I have no idea how to use a SLR...am just a point and shot person.

[halicat]

I was just outbid and am not willing to go any higher for that camera...I'll keep looking for that point and shoot one within my budget.

[Krzy Kat]

All right boys, I've considered setting up a class to teach how to Ebay, and figured I could get a curriculum and charge like $99 for a 2 day class that I fill with computers and make a boatload. Since I don't have time for that, I'm going to teach here what is the "Randy Way to Ebay". I think Jimbo needs it from what I see, and I'm sure others can benefit from it also. OK - let me get caught up on some of my work here, then I'll start a new thread on it. I bought my prowler and hundreds of things on Ebay, but I'll use this getting a good digital camera as an exercise on it. Look for the thread soon.

[Dreamcast18]

KrzyKat: Good idea! :tu:
I'll start a thread on Deals of the Day and include cameras too..

[halicat]

Suggestion:

1. Images should be at least 3 megapixel.
2. Multiple images can be selected. We will create a collage of the images for that month if all the images are desirable for be published.
3. Images should be emailed to: prowltalk@gmail.com since the image file server on Prowltalk might not accept a full sized 5 megapixel file.
4. Hali will own/manage the prowltalk@gmail.com account since it can handle up to 2GB and 5MB file attachments. Plus he will need the full sized image files for the publication.
5. Hali can then re-size and post them on the forum for all to view.

just my 0.02

just keeping this on the current page so we can refer to it easier...

[DavidN]

jim,

this thread is going to stay onthe top of General Discussion...

[Pepe]

KrzyKat: Good idea! :tu:
I'll start a thread on Deals of the Day and include cameras too..

You da man DC.........ALWAYS finding great deals :wink:

[01Prowler]

Canon PowerShot A610 is what I highly recommend for use on the go! It's a 5.0 MP and takes an SD card. I've got a 1.0Gig card, and I love it. Haven't ran it out of room yet, plus it has macro mode, and will also record video with audio... I paid a lot more for this camera 6 months ago. There are quite a few STEALS on ebay....

http://cgi.ebay.com/Canon-Powershot-A610-A-610-Digital-Camera-2GB-Kit-NEW_W0QQitemZ7627900512QQihZ017QQcategoryZ48539QQr dZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[Krzy Kat]

MSN front page has an article on "how to pick your digital camera" - figured worth a post and possible read: http://tech.msn.com/guides/photosguide.aspx?GT1=8298

[halicat]

I found this at future shop.... these prices are in Canadian dollars... seems like a good deal...

http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?sku_id=0665000FS10071152&catid=22534&logon=&langid=EN

[Krzy Kat]

I found this at future shop.... these prices are in Canadian dollars... seems like a good deal...

http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?sku_id=0665000FS10071152&catid=22534&logon=&langid=EN

No clue ... link doesn't show up for me here in BFE

[halicat]

thats odd... I just checked it and it works fine for me...

details:

Sony Cyber-shot 6.0MP Digital Camera (DSC-S600)
Our price: $269.99
Discount: -$40.00
Sale Price: $229.99

That would be $205.00 us dollars

[mopardave]

The link worked for me also

[Krzy Kat]

Must be Egypt :roll: they must be blocking that site, cause I can't even go to the base site. Anyhow, one thing I use Ebay for is research. by looking at COMPLETED items, you can find fair market value. http://search-completed.ebay.com/search/search.dll?sofocus=bs&sbrftog=1&from=R10&satitle=sony+dsc-s600+new&sacat=-1%26catref%3DC6&bs=Search&fsop=1%26fsoo%3D2&fgtp=&sargn=-1%26saslc%3D2&sadis=200&fpos=33409&fis=2&ftrt=1&ftrv=1&saprclo=&saprchi=

In this case, I'd put fair price for a new DSC-600 at about $155. This is looking at the cameras that are sold that were new without a buy-it-now price.

Note: http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-S600-6-0-Megapixel-FREE-SHIP_W0QQitemZ7627860117QQihZ017QQcategoryZ107889Q QrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[halicat]

$152.52 is a great price ! Thats about $170.00 canadian.
I have found that alot of the US sellers won't ship to Canada.. and I am unsure if there is Duty on Cameras when they go through customs...

I'm going to keep my eyes open, I have till mid july before I really need one.

[Scott Drolet]

Hey Dreamcast,

I have a Canon EOS Digital Rebel SLR rated at 6.3 Megapixels. There are multiple image recording quality settings based on the desired print size of the picture.

The highest setting is for a print size A4 (about a 8.5" x 11" print). To get to the 6.3 Megapixel level and that print size, I have to use either "Large - Normal" (1.8 MB file size) or "Large - Fine" (3.1MB file size).

I know the "Fine" setting is of higher resolution, but can the server handle a 3.1MB data transmission? Or, are we going to send these in on a disk or memory card?

I just want to make sure I shoot them at the right resolution so I don't have to go back and do it all over again!

Any help is greatly appreciated!

Scott

[Krzy Kat]

Scott, I'd hope they are able to handle 6 Meg pics, if not, you can always use a resizer program. How do you like your SLR ? I figure my next camera will be an SLR, in that it should get better pics and options.

Jim, if you have any problems, I'm sure one of us (I'd be glad to when I get home) could buy the camera and ship it to canada for you.

[Dreamcast18]

Scott:Gmail (the email account we're using for photo submissions) has a file size limit of 10MB per file. So 3MB++ is not a problem. And the printing will take anything from RAW to JPEG (the higher quality the better)

[Scott Drolet]

KrzyKat - Love the SLR. Although the camera is huge by modern standards (it's like an old school 35MM body), it is so nice to get accurate composition when shooting. I hated trying to frame the shot on the little LCD screen found on cameras like the Sony Macava (sp?) and thier ilk. Plus, you can change ISO speed, focus points and a million other things. I bought the digital Rebel because I had the 35mm Rebel and loved it as well. It was therefore a lot easier adjusting to digital when the camera had a similar feel as the old camera. Ity's sort of a middle-of-the-road camera. Nowhere near as nice as Scankat's Nikon, but for me, the Canon works well and has a lot of nicew features (some of which I've never figured out how to use!)

Dreamcast - Thank you, I'll use the "large fine" setting. Although I could use the Raw mode, I have no idea how to edit it once it's in the computer. I'll just stick with the basic stuff!

Scott

[halicat]

Hi Friends...

Just wanted to keep this alive and figure that we should all try to have the picture we want to submit by August 31st... that gives us all summer to get some good shots. I will be back from Newfoundland and should have a new camera by then.... I have over 300 pictures of my Kat and none of them will be any good because of the low MP's....

that gives us 10 weeks........

I think we will end up needing 200 printed but unless we can get a better deal on 200 , we may want to go for 100 to start then get another 100 after they sell.......

lets keep the drive alive !!

[Dreamcast18]

Jimbo:Have a good trip! Take lodsa pictures! And I think I speak for everyone here - THANKS for taking up the effort on the calendar! We all appreciate it!

On a side note: For the cover page of the calendar, I suggest we do a collage of ALL the featured cars using either photos in the calendar or '2nd choice' photos (since I assume we're gonna get alot of good photos). Does anyone know how to do collages or a good collage application?

[Krzy Kat]

I think I could find a nice collage program. But I think Jim has already spoken to George Maxey about having his car on the cover ?? I could be wrong, often am :)

Jimbo, is that Plenum going to be ready in time for the calendar?

[halicat]

You are correct Randy,

Since we were out of months when George signed up, I offered him the cover... but it seems to me that the collage could be put on the back page...I believe that the 2005 Prowler Calendar had done that....


I don't think the plenum will be done this summer......I have to find one at a reasonable price or lay up my Kat to have it done... I'm going to ask the airbrush artist how long he would need the car for to do the plenum and the other areas under the hood.

[Dreamcast18]

My Bad! :wink:

[halicat]

big Score !!!

just bought my camera on line at best buy...

heres what i got

Samsung 600S 6 mega pixel camera , camera, case, spare battery, battery charger, free epsom printer, 2 only 512mb memory cards delivered to my door for $232.00 canadian
Thats about $204 yankee dollars.....

Took me 6 hours of comparison shopping on line to come up with this deal....

It will be here in 1 week...

[Krzy Kat]

Oh - I heard that is the ONE CAMERA nobody WANTS :(




JUST JOKING hahaha - sounds great - congradulations, but make sure it takes pics with colors to the quality that you want. I think they got a 30 day guarantee in case you're unhappy with it.

And what's with that currency exchange? Pretty soon the frickin Mexican Peso will be 1/1 with US dollar ???

[halicat]

Hey Randy...

I will check it out and let you know what I think of the quality.

I did find out that other than the shutter speed lag, it was reviewed high on the list of cameras in that price range.

Dreamer did the investigation for me.

hopefully it will be suitable....

The days of the Canuck Half Buck are over...lol

The US dollar seems to have been bushwacked....

[Snoman]

:shock: Wish I would have seen this sooner I'd like to get in on the next one

[halicat]

Hey Sno...

You can be first on the waiting list for this one in case anyone cancels out...I was going to suggest everyone have a second choice photo ready in case we have a cancelation anyways..

great to see your post

[Snoman]

COOL and Thanks!!!!!! :beer:

[Scott Drolet]

Hey Snoman - - - Wlecome to the Dark Side.

Scott

[halicat]

I have sent this e-mail off to shutterfly to get the process moving....

I'll report back when they reply

remember, we need hi resolution pictures ....


Hi,

The car club I am in is interested in getting an 18 month calendar together. You have come recommended by a member of the club. We would be interested in 100ea of the 18 month calendar to start and feel confident that we will end up needing at least 200 total. I have a couple of questions that I need answers for before I can go any further.

1) I have 18 pictures for every month, i need a picture on the cover and one on the back... can we do this calendar with the 20 pictures ?

2) I would like the web address of the club printed in text at the top of each months picture. Is this possible ?

3) once I place my order, how soon will the first 100 be ready to ship ?

please get back to me as soon as you can...

Thanks

[halicat]

here are the answers to the questions i asked Shutterfly...


Dear Jim,

Thank you for contacting Shutterfly.

1) The service you mention is not one that we currently have available. We may offer it in the future.

2) Presently we do not have this feature. If this is the one you want I would suggest you to use and image editing software and add the web address to your image and then upload it to your Shutterfly account and use it for your calendar project

3) Calendars are generally processed between two to three business days and shipped via the shipping mode you have selected.


sooooooooo.....

the best we can do is 18 months plus the cover

we have to add www.prowltalk.com to each of the pictures ourselves...

and they will be able to get them done quickly...

what I will do is pay for the first 100 with my visa card....what would make alot of sense is to get one of you guys to take receipt of the shipment and send them out to the buyers. I can do it but I think it may be a little cumbersome and time consuming to send every shipment through customs as I'm in Canada and last i looked am the only Canadian.


i'm going to look into the details a little further and report in if I find anything....

[halicat]

just found this in the fine print.....looks like we can get the www.prowltalk.com put on the back cover....its a start

If you are a Premier or High Volume Reseller
To qualify for a customized logo to be placed on the back of Cards, Calendars, or Photo Books, you must be a Pro Gallery Premier member or have purchased $1,000 in Prepaid Calendars, Cards, and/or Photo Books in a calendar year.

[Jack Lietzke]

Boy, Jim ....looks like every thing is coming togrether :lol: :wink: :wink: :lol: It would seem that who ever is the closest to Shutterfly in the states would be the best to accept and disperse calanders.....ohio may be expensive shipping ????

[halicat]

hey Jack,
Once we put the call in for everyone to submit the pictures at the end of August we will have lots of time to get them shipped and all delivered long before Nov 1st.
Once they cross the border I will have to pay the 14% General Sales Tax.

We have some time to work out the details....

I will have to look back through the posts for some alternates like Snoman in case ther are any cancelations...

Please speak up if you want to be on the alternate list...

[halicat]

just went through all the posts and found that our great friend TooHipKat spoke up to be an alternate....I hope I hadn't missed anyone else....

[halicat]

Boy, Jim ....looks like every thing is coming togrether :lol: :wink: :wink: :lol: It would seem that who ever is the closest to Shutterfly in the states would be the best to accept and disperse calanders.....ohio may be expensive shipping ????

Hi Jack,

let me know if you want to do the shipping... I think Ohio is pretty central in the country...

I want to make sure we understand the "alternate"...

everyone has the months they have spoken for...

an alternate is someone on standby in case one of the 18 sell their car or for whatever reason don't want to get into the calendar....

[Dreamcast18]

Another suggestion to adding 'info' to the pics is location of the shot. e.g. 'Pasadena', 'Halifax', 'Mt Hood' etc etc

[halicat]

Thats a good idea.....
we will see if we can add this when it comes time to place the order..

[halicat]

what might be nice is to put the owners car picture on the month of their birthday...
obviously with a 18 month we will have some months twice we can accomodate more people that way.
so on your birthday, your Kat will be on that month ...




here's the lineup for the months updated as we post in

dec ****2006 Miss Kitty
Jan ****2007 GT
Feb ****2007 Ty-k
Mar ****2007 Dreamer
Apr ****2007 Tangled
May ****2007 Scott
Jun ****2007 Jack
July ****2007 Pumpkin
Aug ****2007 Ron
Sep ****2007 Dusti
Oct ****2007 Tom
Nov ****2007 Yellercat
Dec ****2007 Skankat
Jan ****2008 Mr Mgoo
Feb ****2008 Cnote
Mar ****2008 Krzykat
Apr ****2008 Bob Miller
May ****2008 Halicat




That gives us 18 months covered....DONE

Conqueroo for the cover

Snoman and TooHipCat as alternates

[halicat]

I hope to encourage you folks to get started on taking some shots for the calendar....heres some of the first shots I've collected so far.. these were all taken within a couple of miles of my house....

http://www.prowltalk.com/ppost/data/500/medium/S6000119xt.jpg

http://www.prowltalk.com/ppost/data/500/medium/S6000102xt.jpg

http://www.prowltalk.com/ppost/data/500/medium/S6000124xt.jpg

[halicat]

http://www.prowltalk.com/ppost/data/500/medium/S6000134xt.jpg

http://www.prowltalk.com/ppost/data/500/medium/S6000131xt.jpg

http://www.prowltalk.com/ppost/data/500/medium/S6000129xt.jpg

http://www.prowltalk.com/ppost/data/500/medium/S6000127xt.jpg

[blackcat]

Wow looks better all the time. The grill really jumps out now. What did you use on the rocker panels?

[halicat]

here is a picture of it.. the blue plastic peels of, it is just to protect the chrome...I like the looks...and it coversd up and/or protects against the dreaded stone chips...
a 30 ft roll does 2 Prowlers...the trim is 2"wide ...took me 10 minutes to do both sides..

http://www.prowltalk.com/ppost/data/500/IM000842.JPG

[Krzy Kat]

Hey - do you still have your cat wings on the back deck or ..... ???

[halicat]

nope,
Kat wings are gone.. they didn't survive the paint process..

[Scott Drolet]

Alright Hali, Great Pics. i'm going to start shooting this weekend. Trying to think of something different as far as a location. Thanks for posting, your pictures are helping to motivate me.

Scott

[Mr.Mcgoo]

Ok I guess I have to get out thier and take some pictures, it is now on my list to do this weekend and I hope I can find the right location but hey I have a few weeks.

Gary

[Scott Drolet]

Well, it looks like we're coming down to the wire for photo submittals - We need to have them in by the end of this month!

I'm going out tomorrow to shoot some pics. Am I the only one that's behind on this? Have a lot of you already sent them in?

Scott

[Krzy Kat]

I'm behind also, but just got in my new chrome grill, headrests, and clear side markers. Been waiting on those before taking photos :D

I guess I'll be shining her up and taking some pictures very soon.

[halicat]

hey Guys...

just wanted to see how everyone was doing on their pictures...I've got mine narrowed down to about half a dozen that I like. We still have lots of time...I think our goal sould be to have them ready to ship mid October, so realisticly we should have this project completed and ready for print October 1st the very latest...If you don't have your photo ready to go by October first then we will have to look for alternates....


The goal is to have all the calendars delivered to everyone by November 1st

October 1st is the last day to submit your photos

[halicat]

update:

I just compiled a 12 month calendar with my newfoundland pictures and ordered one copy from Shutterfly...
should have it here in 2 weeks max... I'll report back regarding the quality when it arrives..

[halicat]

Could everyone please post a confirmation theat they are still in on the calendar....

Time to stand up and be counted !

we have a couple of alternates that are ready to take a spot if anyone doesn't think they can swing it...

Hellkat is in...

17 more

[Krzy Kat]

KrzyKat is in

[pumpkin]

Pumpkin is in. :beer: :beer:

[Dreamcast18]

:tu: IN

[Mr.Mcgoo]

I am still in! took some pictures of the car in front of the museum when I was at woodward. :D

[halicat]

Suggestion:

1. Images should be at least 3 megapixel.
2. Multiple images can be selected. We will create a collage of the images for that month if all the images are desirable for be published.
3. Images should be emailed to: prowltalk@gmail.com since the image file server on Prowltalk might not accept a full sized 5 megapixel file.
4. Hali will own/manage the prowltalk@gmail.com account since it can handle up to 2GB and 5MB file attachments. Plus he will need the full sized image files for the publication.
5. Hali can then re-size and post them on the forum for all to view.

just my 0.02

just keeping this on the current page so we can refer to it easier...


lets keep this in mind as we get ready to load up all the pictures...

if anyone has any questions regarding their submission they can send them to me and i can get Dreamer to check them out or you can send them directly to him....

lets not wait untill the last minute then have to run around scrambling for a picture...

[Krzy Kat]

Hey hellkat, I think is a good idea to send all those pics to you that we like, but I think it should be up to the person in charge of the final calendar layout (you I assume) to determine whether a collage or one picture that stands out would work best with the calendar.

Cause I know I plan to send in a selection that I think are good, and that doesn't mean a collage of them would work best for the calendar.

Just my 2 cents worth

[SkanKat]

i am MS DECEMBER! :nana2

[halicat]

I understand your point Randy.....

In the spirit of Democracy......I am leaving the picture choice up to each individual... if they want a collage , then its up to them to prepare it and send it to me.

Myself, I am submitting only one picture....

once we get all the pictures in, i will be asking for everyones order on the quantity of calendars they wish to buy. I will need this by the first week in October. The cost will be $19 each plus postage. my minimum order is 50 units total.

[halicat]

IMPORTANT INFO:

Shutterfly discount offer

August 24 - September 27

For a limited time, buy one 12-month or 18-month Calendar, and enjoy 50% off additional Calendars of the same size.


Buy first Calendar for:
12 months 19.99
18 months 24.99
Get all other Calendars for:
12 months $9.99
18 months $12.49


The bottom line is we can save $236.50 on our order of 100 units if we order by sept 27th....This will probably pay for most of the shipping

Question:

Can we all get our pictures to me in time to place the order in time to get the discount ?

I really would like to get this discount as the purchase of these is going on my own Visa card...



here is our list, the months will be marked "DONE" when I have a picture for that month, we can all follow the progress as i mark them off.

pictures can be emailed to me at: fourdunbracks@eastlink.ca
or to: prowltalk@gmail.com


The submitted picture MUST be 3mp or larger or they will look like shit ( blurry ) when they are blown up to fit the calendar page.

dec ****2006 Miss Kitty
Jan ****2007 GT
Feb ****2007 Ty-k
Mar ****2007 Dreamer
DONE----------------------Apr ****2007 Tangled
May ****2007 Scott
DONE----------------------Jun ****2007 Jack
DONE----------------------July ****2007 Pumpkin
Aug ****2007 Ron
Sep ****2007 Dusti
Oct ****2007 Tom
Nov ****2007 Yellercat
Dec ****2007 Skankat
Jan ****2008 Mr Mgoo
Feb ****2008 Cnote
Mar ****2008 Krzykat
DONE----------------------Apr ****2008 Bob Miller
DONE --------------------- May ****2008 Halicat

DONE----------------------Cover****George Maxey

[Scott Drolet]

I'll shoot my pictures next weekend and send them to you overnight. I'm May 2007.

Scott

[halicat]

Hello friends...

I have pm'd everyone that may not have seen the deadline date of sept 27th....

good luck !!!

Toohipcat and Sno... be ready in case we have any last minute cancelations......

remember $4 from every calendar goes to David to help with the site expenses..

[halicat]

I just copied and pasted this info from shutterfly regarding calendars in hopes that it will help some of you guys decide on what pictures will work....

For calendars, we recommend that each image be at least 1600×1200. If you try to use a low-resolution picture in a calendar, a low-resolution warning will appear. This warning is important - Shutterfly is not responsible for unsatisfactory calendars resulting from a failure to heed this warning.

[Krzy Kat]

Hey are you trying to tell me that my camera on my mobile phone might not be sufficient ??

[halicat]

we could try it, but we may have to add a description at the bottom so everyone will know its a prowler....lol

[Dreamcast18]

Since Krzy is in the mobile business, he might not be kiddin'..haha..
SkanKat has this 3G phone:
http://www.nokia.com/nseries/index.html?loc=inside,main_n80

it does 3MP :shock:

Hey are you trying to tell me that my camera on my mobile phone might not be sufficient ??

[Dreamcast18]

:rll: :rll: :rll: :rll: :rll:

we could try it, but we may have to add a description at the bottom so everyone will know its a prowler....lol

[halicat]

I thought he was kidding....

I had no idea they took 3mp pictures....

I am old.....lol

[Krzy Kat]

I was joking :) I don't think a 3 megpixel detail will be sufficient when blown up for calendar quality either. I'll be taking mine in 6 MP

How's this for a phone? http://www.gigabytecm.com/eng/egbc_home.aspx?tabIndex=0

[halicat]

I just got some pictures from George for our cover.........

all I can say is WOW !!!!

Wait till you see the cover shot........

We got us a first class project now.........

[halicat]

Conqueroo !!!!!!!!!

http://www.prowltalk.com/ppost/data/500/medium/DSC_4480.jpg

[halicat]

dec ****2006 Miss Kitty
Jan ****2007 GT
DONE----------------------Feb ****2007 Ty-k
Mar ****2007 Dreamer
DONE----------------------Apr ****2007 Tangled
May ****2007 Scott
DONE----------------------Jun ****2007 Jack
DONE----------------------July ****2007 Pumpkin
Aug ****2007 Ron
Sep ****2007 Dusti
Oct ****2007 Tom
Nov ****2007 Yellercat
Dec ****2007 Skankat
Jan ****2008 Mr Mgoo
Feb ****2008 Cnote
Mar ****2008 Krzykat
DONE----------------------Apr ****2008 Bob Miller
DONE --------------------- May ****2008 Halicat

DONE----------------------Cover****George Maxey

[Kruisin Kat]

Jim, If you need more alternates let me know.

[Krzy Kat]

I just thought ... are there going to be ANY bumpers ?? People might think prowlers don't come with them.

[halicat]

Jim, If you need more alternates let me know.

sure will Paul....

[halicat]

I know a few of you guys will be out looking for that special picture this weekend.....
just wanted to wish you all good luck.... :tu:

[halicat]

Report in :

I just received my 12 month test calendar from Shutterfly in the mail. ...

I gotta tell you I'm impressed.... much better than I expected.. the pages are from card stock and quite stiff, not that thin paper stuff. the pictures are all from my Newfoundland trip.With the exception of one that I had cropped a little to much, were very clear.


don't underestimate the value of using a large file picture, my pictures were taken with the $199 wonder 6mp camera. I will use the pictures you all give me, but strongly suggest that if you don't have a high mp camera, then get a friend with one to take the picture for you. We don't want anyone upset because they have a blurry picture on their month.

You guys are going to be totally happy with these....

great work on Dreamers part to direct us in this direction....well done !

my Calendar cost me $25, was shipped in 2 days and arrived in 10 days after ordering......That is awesome considering that they were shipped from California to Nova Scotia.


Please guys don't wait untill the last minute to get the pictures in......I only have 5 months and the cover so far...

good luck........

[halicat]

one more thing...

I have had confirmation from everyone that they will have the pictures ready in time except TY-K and Cnote....

if you guys are reading this .. please voice in your intentions...

there will be a day, probably around the 20th, that I will need to call on our Alternates to fill the uncommited spots... I will have to order and pay for these Calendars Sept 26th..

[halicat]

Got my assurance from TY-K that he will have a picture for us soon....

What about Cnote ?

anyone know what he's up to ?

I never got a reply to my pm yet....

[Scott Drolet]

OK, I'm just finishing up a little photoshop work . . .I'm sending in five pics because I like them all and can't decide (this was narrowed down from 87 pictures I took at sunrise yesterday morning) You can use whichever one you think is the best. Do I just email them to you? And, to which address? Thanks Hali!


NEVER MIND! Just went back to page 13 and found the instructions for emailing the files. I'll probably send them separately since the files are huge. They'll be in to you this afternoon. Thanks!

Scott

[halicat]

Thanks Scott,

I look forward to seeing them when I get home from work....

let me know if any them are your favorite....

Jim

[halicat]

dec ****2006 Miss Kitty
Jan ****2007 GT
DONE----------------------Feb ****2007 Ty-k
Mar ****2007 Dreamer
DONE----------------------Apr ****2007 Tangled
May ****2007 Scott
DONE----------------------Jun ****2007 Jack
DONE----------------------July ****2007 Pumpkin
Aug ****2007 Ron
Sep ****2007 Dusti
Oct ****2007 Tom
Nov ****2007 Yellercat
Dec ****2007 Skankat
Jan ****2008 Mr Mgoo
Feb ****2008 Cnote
Mar ****2008 Krzykat
DONE----------------------Apr ****2008 Bob Miller
DONE --------------------- May ****2008 Halicat

DONE----------------------Cover****George Maxey


12 more pictures left...........

[halicat]

DONE----------------------dec ****2006 Miss Kitty
Jan ****2007 GT
DONE----------------------Feb ****2007 Ty-k
Mar ****2007 Dreamer
DONE----------------------Apr ****2007 Tangled
DONE----------------------May ****2007 Scott
DONE----------------------Jun ****2007 Jack
DONE----------------------July ****2007 Pumpkin
Aug ****2007 Ron
DONE----------------------Sep ****2007 Dusti
Oct ****2007 Tom
Nov ****2007 Yellercat
Dec ****2007 Skankat
Jan ****2008 Mr Mgoo
Feb ****2008 Cnote
Mar ****2008 Krzykat
DONE----------------------Apr ****2008 Bob Miller
DONE --------------------- May ****2008 Halicat

DONE----------------------Cover****George Maxey


9 more pictures left...........

Scott,
great pictures !... they are all worthy,
I'm leaning toward #4..... what do you think ?

[Scott Drolet]

Yeah, I really like that one as well. #4 it is! Thanks Hali.

By the way, I got some information from David for the photo release we'll need to sign. I'll have it done today. I guess I'll email it to all the participants? They would have to sign it and mail it to David for his files.
Does that sound like the best method?

Scott

[halicat]

#4 it is......

Sounds like a good plan,

Maybe we can get everyone to confirm it is in the mail so as we can get these ordered by Sept 26th....

Shutterfly will not let me assemble the calendar untill I have ALL the photos...

Keep me posted...

[01Prowler]

Been under the weather for the past two weeks. Will try and get pictures this week, but by the deadline for sure.

[Dreamcast18]

Questions:

1. Have we decided to put in a location caption?

2. Are we gonna get a preview of the calendar pictures?

3. How about creating a new thread for the 'extras' that didn't make the cut? Its nice to have a gallery of sleek kats.

:wink:

[halicat]

we can do all that.........

Its easy to add a location at the bottom of the photo, I have www.prowltalk.com on every page to the left side, i should be able to put a location on the right side....

I can post a picture of all the pictures for everyone to see

the extras can be posted in a seperate thread, would taking up all this space with the pictures that we post cost David more money ?

He is already footing the entire bill for this site, I would hate to cost him more money....

[Dreamcast18]

as long as the pics are hosted on Imagevenue or photobucket, it should not have bandwidth cost to David.

we can do all that.........

Its easy to add a location at the bottom of the photo, I have www.prowltalk.com on every page to the left side, i should be able to put a location on the right side....

I can post a picture of all the pictures for everyone to see

the extras can be posted in a seperate thread, would taking up all this space with the pictures that we post cost David more money ?

He is already footing the entire bill for this site, I would hate to cost him more money....

[Pepe]

Sorry for the delay Jimbo, but you WILL get pictures by next week !

PROMISED !

:wink:

[Pepe]

I just thought ... are there going to be ANY bumpers ?? People might think prowlers don't come with them.

PLENTY of bumpers here :lol: so no worries :wink:

[halicat]

I never had a doubt old buddy... :beer:

[halicat]

Its looks as though these calendars will be selling for $17.00 each plus postage.

the cost should end up appx $13.00ea plus $4 to David,
postage should be minimal...

I will order 100 units on Sept 26th, If they go quick we can get 50 more printed...

[halicat]

If anyone talks to Chris (Cnote) please ask him to confirm his intentions to get a picture in for us...
I have sent a pm from here, one from the other side and an email and so far haven't heard back...

Toohipcat.....

"lace up the skates, you might be going in...."

Geno old boy.... are you going to be getting another entry to me ? The first one was a great picture, unfortunately would have blown up to page size and been very blurry.....

pictures can be emailed to me fourdunbracks@eastlink.ca or sent to prowltalk@gmail.com

[DavidN]

If anyone talks to Chris (Cnote) please ask him to confirm his intentions to get a picture in for us...
I have sent a pm from here, one from the other side and an email and so far haven't heard back...

Toohipcat.....

"lace up the skates, you might be going in...."

Geno old boy.... are you going to be getting another entry to me ? The first one was a great picture, unfortunately would have blown up to page size and been very blurry.....

pictures can be emailed to me fourdunbracks@eastlink.ca or sent to prowltalk@gmail.com

Jim,

have you emailed cnote? if yes and no repaly i would move on find a replacement....

[halicat]

Hi David,

yes, i've sent him an email with the link so he can read up on what has been going on in this thread.... the only email address i could find was the one that is on his profile over at the "other" place...

I know he is real busy with his new business...

If I don't get a reply by monday or tuesday...
I will give his spot to Toohipcat..

Jim

[DavidN]

Hi David,

yes, i've sent him an email with the link so he can read up on what has been going on in this thread.... the only email address i could find was the one that is on his profile over at the "other" place...

I know he is real busy with his new business...

If I don't get a reply by monday or tuesday...
I will give his spot to Toohipcat..

Jim


:tu: :beer:

[Dreamcast18]

Hey Jimbo,

Just wanna let you know that us folks here are really appreciative of the hard work you have put into this! Thanks!

:tu:

Hi David,

yes, i've sent him an email with the link so he can read up on what has been going on in this thread.... the only email address i could find was the one that is on his profile over at the "other" place...

I know he is real busy with his new business...

If I don't get a reply by monday or tuesday...
I will give his spot to Toohipcat..

Jim

[halicat]

don't thanks me till its all done and everyone is happy....

besides... its not work when you do it for friends...
:bows

[Pepe]

Hey Jimbo,

Just wanna let you know that us folks here are really appreciative of the hard work you have put into this! Thanks!

:tu:




I second that DC !! :tu:

Off to buy a new camera in the morning !!

[halicat]

Just got an email from Chris....

Cnote is still in, and is going to get some pictures this weekend at Texas Motor Speedway....

[halicat]

[quote=halicat]DONE----------------------dec ****2006 Miss Kitty
Jan ****2007 GT
DONE----------------------Feb ****2007 Ty-k
Mar ****2007 Dreamer
DONE----------------------Apr ****2007 Tangled
DONE----------------------May ****2007 Scott
DONE----------------------Jun ****2007 Jack
DONE----------------------July ****2007 Pumpkin
Aug ****2007 Ron
DONE----------------------Sep ****2007 Dusti
Oct ****2007 Tom
Nov ****2007 Yellercat
Dec ****2007 Skankat
Jan ****2008 Mr Mgoo
Feb ****2008 Cnote
Mar ****2008 Krzykat
DONE----------------------Apr ****2008 Bob Miller
DONE --------------------- May ****2008 Halicat

DONE----------------------Cover****George Maxey


9 more pictures left...........

[Jack Lietzke]

Hey, as you know, I told you I would take at least 8, and if needed a few more ..........I would take 10 calenders

The Relic

[halicat]

sounds great Jack... I have you down for 8...
i'm going to get 4 , maybe 6...

I'm ordering 100.... and when they are gone, we can get another 50 if we need at a pretty decent price...

[Scott Drolet]

Hey Jim, Maybe we should take a count now . . . it seems like everyone wants a few . . we'll burn through a hundred in no time. I'll commit to purchasing five of them.
Scott

[Scott Drolet]

Hey Jim, Maybe we should take a count now . . . it seems like everyone wants a few . . we'll burn through a hundred in no time. I'll commit to purchasing five of them.
Scott

[pumpkin]

I will take 4.

[halicat]

Thanks guys,

I will start making a list.....

can we get everyone to re-confirm how hany they would like ?


jack-------------------- 8
halicat----------------- 6
scot-------------------- 5
pumpkin--------------- 4




don't forget, I won't be able to ship any untill we have the consent forms signed...

once I get all 19 pictures , I will post them here for everyone to view..

[Scott Drolet]

:oops: Shoot Jim, been dragging my feet a little on the consent forms. I've gotten everything I need from David. I'll email them out to everyone tomorrow. Then we all have to sign them and snail mail them back to David (I'll include his address in the email).

David and Jim, you guys can coordinate through this thread which ones you're missing. We only need 19 signatures.

Scott

"I'm not a lawyer, but I play one whenever I get pulled over."

[DavidN]

:oops: Shoot Jim, been dragging my feet a little on the consent forms. I've gotten everything I need from David. I'll email them out to everyone tomorrow. Then we all have to sign them and snail mail them back to David (I'll include his address in the email).

David and Jim, you guys can coordinate through this thread which ones you're missing. We only need 19 signatures.

Scott

"I'm not a lawyer, but I play one whenever I get pulled over."


:tu:

[halicat]

:tu:

[pumpkin]

Money orders or cashier check right only for payment. I guess IOU's are out of the question???????

[Scott Drolet]

Ok, I emailed an actual copy of the photo release to Dreamcast, Skankat, Miss Kitty, Dustis, Ty-K, Pumpkin (Norm), 01 Prowler (Ron), Bob Miller, and George Maxey because I could find their email addresses.

Everyone else (I think!) has been sent a PM asking them to respond with their email address (Prowltalk does not support attaching documents through their email link, and the link does not show your actual email address.) Please respond to that PM with your email address as soon as possible so I can get the form in your hand. We need to snail mail this back to David by the 25th of this month. And, if I somehow overlooked you, please forgive me. Just PM your address to me and I'll get you the release right away. I'll check my inbox a couple times a day so there won't be a long wait time on my end.

My apologies for waiting until the last minute! Thank you so much for your quick responses!

Scott

[halicat]

Money orders or cashier check right only for payment. I guess IOU's are out of the question???????


we are all brothers here.....

I won't ask for any money untill they are ready to put in the mail....

I guess a money order would be best as I'm in a different country....

I think an IOU from pumpkin would be the next thing to cash anyway....just like legal tender...lol

[Scott Drolet]

Hi! Just wanted to clarify why the release is necessary in case anybody had any reservations about signing it.

The calendar will sell for about $4.00 more than it costs to produce, and we all agree it is our intent to pass along this four dollar per calendar profit to David and Prowltalk. This money will ulitmately be used to defray the costs associated with running the website.

Since we are providing the material that Prowltalk is selling (the pictures of our cars), we need to sign a release pledging that the income generated by the pictures are for his sole use and we forfeit any right to the revenue our pictures generate. Otherwise, David is not protected from the possibility of one of us stepping forward and wanting a cut from the calendar sales. Now, I realize none of us would do that . . and this document just confirms that intent. It simply makes what we're saying casually in this thread, a formal statement that is legally binding upon us.

Let's face it, the calendars will be a lot of fun for us as collectors, but it will only raise a few hundred dollars for the website. We need to protect David from the possibility of him having to defend himself in a legal action, which would potentially cost more dollars than the calendars generate. Otherwise, that financial liability looming out there would make it so it's not worth it to proceed.

Please note, also, that the release specifies the pictures are to be used in relation to the Prowltalk 2007-2008 18-month calendar. That means they will be used in the calendar, and some of the pictures might be posted here and there for use as promotional pictures (maybe Ebay? maybe a home page of the website? ). In fact, you should just consider the picture you submitted to be the property of David and Prowltalk from this point forward. But, this is not an exclusive agreement . . .you still own the pictures and have the right to do anything you'd like with them, including selling them to other people if the opportunity should arise.

As a reminder, I am NOT an attorney. I use these forms from time to time in my business and I do trust the attorney that wrote them up to protect me in similar situations. But, if you are not comfortable with my explanation, or would like to make sure that what I THINK this form says is correct, please contact one and verify what I've written.

Thanks, and feel free to ask any questions or make comments.

Scott

[halicat]

Scot,

maybe you could explain the purpose of the consent form, I've been asked why we have to sign this....

inform us oh mighty one ....

David,
do you have a fax number these can be sent to?... my worry is that snail mail may not get them delivered to you in time to make the deadline, if we don't make the deadline the cost will increase over $230.00 for the 100 units...

please folks..........

get me the photos asap...

If I don't have them by the 23rd , I will give your spot to someone else...

TEN DAYS LEFT don't send me a small file on the last day and expect me to put a blurry picture on the Calendar......

[halicat]

DONE----------------------dec ****2006 Miss Kitty
Jan ****2007 GT
DONE----------------------Feb ****2007 Ty-k
DONE----------------------Mar ****2007 Dreamer
DONE----------------------Apr ****2007 Tangled
DONE----------------------May ****2007 Scott
DONE----------------------Jun ****2007 Jack
DONE----------------------July ****2007 Pumpkin
DONE----------------------Aug ****2007 Ron
DONE-----------------------Sep ****2007 Dusti
Oct ****2007 Tom
Nov ****2007 Yellercat
DONE-----------------------Dec ****2007 Skankat
DONE------------------------Jan ****2008 Mr Mgoo
Feb ****2008 Cnote
Mar ****2008 Krzykat
DONE----------------------Apr ****2008 Bob Miller
DONE --------------------- May ****2008 Halicat

DONE----------------------Cover****George Maxey

5 left.........

[halicat]

Pumpkin had a great idea regarding using paypal...

I have an paypal account so there is no problem there...

i will have all options posted when they are ready to be shipped..




my consent form is signed and will go out in the mail tomorrow....

[Dreamcast18]

Thanks for the effort Scott! The release looks good and u're right on the mark with regards to making sure David does not have to deal with any legal crap.

:beer:

[Scott Drolet]

I think I have the release in everyone's inbox except for Tom Santella, Mr Mgoo and Cnote. Anyone have their email addresses? If so please PM me. Thanks!

While I'm thinking about it. . .Also PM me if I missed you because I think I've gotten it to everyone but these three. Thanks!

Scott

[DavidN]

Scot,

maybe you could explain the purpose of the consent form, I've been asked why we have to sign this....

inform us oh mighty one ....

David,
do you have a fax number these can be sent to?... my worry is that snail mail may not get them delivered to you in time to make the deadline, if we don't make the deadline the cost will increase over $230.00 for the 100 units...

please folks..........

get me the photos asap...

If I don't have them by the 23rd , I will give your spot to someone else...

TEN DAYS LEFT don't send me a small file on the last day and expect me to put a blurry picture on the Calendar......



Here is my fax number...


214-631-3543

[DavidN]

Hi! Just wanted to clarify why the release is necessary in case anybody had any reservations about signing it.

The calendar will sell for about $4.00 more than it costs to produce, and we all agree it is our intent to pass along this four dollar per calendar profit to David and Prowltalk. This money will ulitmately be used to defray the costs associated with running the website.

Since we are providing the material that Prowltalk is selling (the pictures of our cars), we need to sign a release pledging that the income generated by the pictures are for his sole use and we forfeit any right to the revenue our pictures generate. Otherwise, David is not protected from the possibility of one of us stepping forward and wanting a cut from the calendar sales. Now, I realize none of us would do that . . and this document just confirms that intent. It simply makes what we're saying casually in this thread, a formal statement that is legally binding upon us.

Let's face it, the calendars will be a lot of fun for us as collectors, but it will only raise a few hundred dollars for the website. We need to protect David from the possibility of him having to defend himself in a legal action, which would potentially cost more dollars than the calendars generate. Otherwise, that financial liability looming out there would make it so it's not worth it to proceed.

Please note, also, that the release specifies the pictures are to be used in relation to the Prowltalk 2007-2008 18-month calendar. That means they will be used in the calendar, and some of the pictures might be posted here and there for use as promotional pictures (maybe Ebay? maybe a home page of the website? ). In fact, you should just consider the picture you submitted to be the property of David and Prowltalk from this point forward. But, this is not an exclusive agreement . . .you still own the pictures and have the right to do anything you'd like with them, including selling them to other people if the opportunity should arise.

As a reminder, I am NOT an attorney. I use these forms from time to time in my business and I do trust the attorney that wrote them up to protect me in similar situations. But, if you are not comfortable with my explanation, or would like to make sure that what I THINK this form says is correct, please contact one and verify what I've written.

Thanks, and feel free to ask any questions or make comments.

Scott

Scott,

thanks for the work on this and the post to let everyone know why we need the forms....

[Scott Drolet]

Got CNotes email address . . Thank You. Just need Tom and Mr. Mgoo. Thanks!

Scott

[DavidN]

Got CNotes email address . . Thank You. Just need Tom and Mr. Mgoo. Thanks!

Scott


i have them both i will get it to you shortly..

[DavidN]

Pumpkin had a great idea regarding using paypal...

I have an paypal account so there is no problem there...

i will have all options posted when they are ready to be shipped..




my consent form is signed and will go out in the mail tomorrow....


Jim,


your call ....i also think paypal is way go ...fast and easy.. we may want to add a few cents to cover the paypal fees....

[Scott Drolet]

Hi! Alright, I think I'm done . . . Everybody should have the release now. If I've overlooked you, please let me know and I'll send one out right away. David has posted a new sticky thread showing what releases have been received so we can track our progress. We need 100% of the signatures by the 25th of this month to meet our production deadline. Thank you !
:D
Scott

[pumpkin]

Pumpkin had a great idea regarding using paypal...

I have an paypal account so there is no problem there...

i will have all options posted when they are ready to be shipped..




my consent form is signed and will go out in the mail tomorrow....


Jim,


your call ....i also think paypal is way go ...fast and easy.. we may want to add a few cents to cover the paypal fees....

Well the money order will cost so much. postage to Canada is a min of 63 cents.So if we have to pay a little more with pay pal, it is a wash.

[halicat]

Its hard to argue with Pumpkins logic.....

Paypal will be accepted....and prefered

second option is money orders...

[01Prowler]

What is the correct address to email the pictures to?

I just tried sending them to fourdunbracks@eastlink.ca and they got returned.

Ron

[halicat]

hey Ron,

Thats the correct address...

try

prowltalk@gmail.com