Eureka Springs Shirts, UPDATE: Shirt Done, Pics posted....

[03svtsnakevert]

Yup, now I'm all anxious over a damned shirt. This ride has gotten addictive. It's really kind of grown into a monster. Apparently somone has talked about it on a HD site and I have gotten a couple emails from riders who have heard about it and wanted to know if it was ok to join in.

I guess what I tell them is getting pretty standard. It's a totally informal affair. I can't help you out with rooms, but I can tell you where we'll be and about what time we'll be doing a couple rides.

Now, I will have to spread the word about blkm109's site so they can order shirts!!

I think I'll order mine first!!!!!!!!!!

yeah, I threw it up on www.vrodforums.com for those guys if they were interested...I figure the more the merrier

[JUtah]

Ok everyone... I just got done talking with BlkM109r about the shirt and he brought up a couple of points.

First was his concern that a shirt that says "Damn" on it can be offensive and deemed innappropriate by some, especially around young ones. As a result there are a good few people that would choose not to have it or wear it. Appearently he learned that with the "Does this tire make my ass look fat" shirt.

The second concern was that unless you know the story on "3 Damn days in may" it doesn't make much sense and probably only appeals to a small group of us.

Lastly, since he doesn't make much $ on each shirt selling them through Cafe Press, he needs to sell around 30 shirts to make it worth the time / effort of designing something up. So, we need to come up with something that will appeal to the majority... (As hard as that may be)

So... a couple of ideas I have... how about we drop the "Damn" and just go for 1st Annual "3 Days in May" Run.
We could maybe fit this on the front of the shirt over the left breast area in a smaller font. Then on the back put one of the peg scraper names with a graphic that goes along with that theme... Maybe this will elliminate the offensive concern, and make the shirt interesting to a broader group??

Your thoughts?

[fignewt3]

Ute, that sounds good to me. I think we will come really close with the number of shirts. I will pick up a couple for myself and at least 4 of the people from work have shown an interest, I will mention it again and then hard sell it if needed.

[steve j]

or just drop the n from damn and have dam, nothing offensive about a dam. or use dang instead. I don't want to change the whole layout over something as simple as that I think we can cover 30 shirts since most are getting more than 1.

[JUtah]

or just drop the n from damn and have dam, nothing offensive about a dam. or use dang instead. I don't want to change the whole layout over something as simple as that I think we can cover 30 shirts since most are getting more than 1.

I think dropping the n and making it Dam would mean were riding across a dam somewhere?? Then we'd have to change our route to ride over the Beaver lake dam.... Could also do 3 D*** days in may... but honestly I don't think dropping the word "damn" changes the meaning any... unless I am missing something.

I also think adding some twistie riding/peg dragging ozark mountain image to the shirt helps appeal to the masses. If you count up the votes there were 15 people that voted for some derivitive of mountain peg dragging type of theme. If we can tie it all together (Peg dragging and 3 days in may) I think we have a shirt that is a little more for "Everyone".... I , just trying to find something that works and that the majority will like....

On hitting 30 shirts... I'll be getting 2 shirts myself, and I am sure out of the 4 other people riding with me from here we will get at least another 2...
I think the 30 is definately doable as long as the shirt is "Cool" and general... Not HD or Metric, or VTX, or 109 specific... and not an inside joke that the non 109riders.com people won't get.

Anyway, thanks for the feedback guys... keep it coming!

[sboden]

I'll buy whatever is made. The other day I was wearing my "Does this tire make my ass look fat" shirt at the grocery store. All of a sudden, I heard a woman laughing out loud behind me. I turn around and an upper 50's lower 60's age woman is busting a gut telling me how she loves my shirt. So you never know who will be offended or not offended.

[fignewt3]

I'll buy whatever is made. The other day I was wearing my "Does this tire make my ass look fat" shirt at the grocery store. All of a sudden, I heard a woman laughing out loud behind me. I turn around and an upper 50's lower 60's age woman is busting a gut telling me how she loves my shirt. So you never know who will be offended or not offended.

I've stood behind you and laughed too!!! It might not have been the shirt you were wearing!!

[sboden]

Yes, I have a Oklahoma permit that is good in Arkansas.
Yes, I never leave home without a firearm on me somewhere, usually 2.
And if you think you cannot conceal a .45, you are completely wrong.
I use a Mitch Rosen Workman holster.
It is of the IWB, tuckable type. Just wear your shirt a little loose around the belt line, and no one will know.
I worked at a place that forbid carry. Carried a Kimber everyday. No one was the wiser.
Had to enter numerous facilities every day with the stupid no guns sign posted.
I was driving a 18 wheeler on a local pick-up and delivery route.
Even in summer! It did require being fastidious about cleanliness though.
Needed to clean and oil it once a week, fired or not, due to body sweat.
In Oklahoma there is no penalty for entering a business with "The Sign" while carrying.
If they notice, all they can do is ask you to leave.
Obviously this does not apply to local, state and federal government buildings.
Every day, I do not believe I wil need a gun.
Simply, It is better to have it and not need it, than need it and not have it.
Same with the 2 Benchmade knives I carry, the 2 Surefire Flashlights, and the Leatherman tool.
And even all this will not be enough if the End-Times prophesy were to come true.
Is it May 3 yet?

Robert Hill

Fig it sounds like we are not only going to have to pack the glocks but also the assault rifles, so we can take on cbxr.

[hosea135]

I like spring thaw

[BlkM109r]

quick update...i should have the design on my site tonight and will post when they're ready to go. Wish i could actually be there in May, but family events will take up that weekend

[hosea135]

Sweet

[BlkM109r]

ok here they are ladies and gents:

A few notes/reminders :read:: This is just an example, when you get to the site you can choose from many colors on the shirts and get a preview of each. The splash page pic may show black but there will be other colors to choose from after you click on it. Put up many different styles for men and women. The shirts designated as "dark shirts" can only have printing on the front so those have either the full "back" design or a smaller version to choose from. Sorry, it's a long story for those of you not familiar with the process, but that's all they can do :( For the double sided shirts, they have the same look as the white shirt above. Thanks everybody and i'm sorry i won't be able to be there in person, but maybe this will help make up for that.
Just click on the banner below in my signature to get to the store and click on the "3 Days" section to get there. Check out some of the other stuff while you're there, if it's your first time.

[JUtah]

Thanks BlkM109r... Looks great man! Appreciate you taking the time to do this for us!!

[Boar]

I like em looks awesome gonna go mess on the shirt site now and as JUtah said , thanks

[Boar]

Im not finding it on your site

[JUtah]

I see the same thing Boar... it may just take a little time before they hit the store I know he was working on it a good bit of yesterday and fairly late tonight.

[Boar]

Yeah thought maybe my vision was playing tricks on me all good Ill be sure to check it out and get me one lined up turned out great

[BlkM109r]

it's up now, sorry....forgot to make it live after I finished...then went to bed

[fignewt3]

Hey, BLKM109R, I can't thank you enough for taking time out of your schedule to do this for us. This ride has really turned out to be far more than what I had ever imagined, and to now have a shirt just for this ride, well, that's mind blowing. I sincerely appreciate your efforts and wish you could be there. Hopefully I'll get the chance to ride with you sometime later in the summer. Perhaps Bikes, Blues and BBQ??

Generous Heeping Protions of Cudos to our T-shirt Man

Now, do I need a long sleeve or a short sleeve for this ride? Maybe one of each just in case!

[JUtah]

Generous Heeping Protions of Cudos to our T-shirt Man

Now, do I need a long sleeve or a short sleeve for this ride? Maybe one of each just in case!

Definately serious props on the shirt...

As for short or long sleeve... it's a tricky time of year and it could go either way (I was trying to figure that out last night as well).

[BlkM109r]

I'll be there for Blues, Bikes, & BBQ for sure.
I'd probably buy long and short sleeves ::) and one of every color just to be sure you're covered

[03svtsnakevert]

That is some really nice work there!!!!! hats off to you sir!!!

BTW, would you be interested in doing some for my speedshops car shows?

Thanks!!!!!!!

[BlkM109r]

perhaps, as long as you're not in a big hurry. Got a lot of pots on the stove right now. Send me a PM with some more info

[03svtsnakevert]

perhaps, as long as you're not in a big hurry. Got a lot of pots on the stove right now. Send me a PM with some more info

will do and thanks

[steve j]

my hats off to you guys that made this happen! that is awsome. I will be getting at least 2 for myself, I did not know they would have the longsleeve one so that will be one and a short sleeve to go with it, thanks again!

[tworangerted]

OK......Now,since I'm in South Dakota,I don't normally look at the AR board.....glad I did,I love those shirts.I will be getting 2 for me and most likely uno for the el Wifey.Thanks for taking the time on these shirts.C'mon May!

[fignewt3]

Oh, as soon as I read that post this morning, I jumped on getting a shirt. Since I couldn't make up my mind, I bought a grey short sleeve and a hooded sweat shirt too!!! I figure if it's a little cool in the evening around the pool, I can sport the hoodie!

[fignewt3]

I'll be there for Blues, Bikes, & BBQ for sure.
I'd probably buy long and short sleeves ::) and one of every color just to be sure you're covered

ok!! I did smartie!! I got a T and a sweatshirt. I also put out the order site for all the non 109 riders at work to order some shirts.

[steve j]

ok!! I did smartie!! I got a T and a sweatshirt. I also put out the order site for all the non 109 riders at work to order some shirts.

just got a confirmatiom e-mail, the long sleeve and short sleeve t-shirst are shipping. now to just get to those "3 damn days in May".

[steve j]

got my two shirts today! they look great. thanks again to those who made this happen.