[Rhodes22-list] Rhodes Burgee Update

[David Bradley]

I like it. I’ll up my order to two. Thank you.

Dave B

> On Mar 5, 2021, at 10:08 AM, Chris Geankoplis <chrisgeankoplis at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> I like the new design, I think it is quite fine. I’d like it on my boat I’d
> like it on a goat. I think it would look nice on anything that would float.
> Ted Geisel (apologies to)
> Eno-Seuss
> 
> On Thu, Mar 4, 2021 at 4:47 PM Joe Dempsey <joedempsey at hughes.net> wrote:
> 
>> Okay, guys, I need your understanding (and sympathy). In talking with the
>> flag shop, The Burgee Shoppe.com, our choice of design ran into a glitch
>> and
>> I think we should modify the design.  The design that we voted on(first
>> picture) had a white border on the perimeter of the blue triangle, showing
>> a
>> bit of blue on the edge. The maker says that the blue edge would have to be
>> one half inch. This would impede on the rest of the flag and need to reduce
>> the size of the "R22" logo/font. I sent them a quick modification that does
>> two things: The original design with the white border looks smaller because
>> the white border blends into the sky background and 2, actually makes the
>> burgee stand out better. The woman on the phone said she actually liked it
>> better.
>> 
>> This is the only supplier I found that would let us order individually, but
>> we have to give them a commitment of at least 25. In doing so, a setup fee
>> is waived. They haven't said anything about a deposit (yet!) so we're
>> counting on everybody to step it up. They have quoted us $24.00 per flag
>> but
>> I don't have shipping terms yet.
>> 
>> We have commitments from List Members for 38 burgees so far. I notice that
>> a
>> number of you plan to purchase 2 burgees, as I do. I plan to frame one for
>> my den. If anyone wants to increase their order, let me know.
>> 
>> My question for The List: Does the new design meet with your approval?
>> 
>> Please ONLY RESPOND if you DO NOT approve do not want the new design OR if
>> you want to ADD AN ADDITIONAL BURGEE to your commitment.
>> 
>> <http://rhodes-22.1065344.n5.nabble.com/file/t752/Rhodes22_Burgee.jpg>
>> 
>> <
>> http://rhodes-22.1065344.n5.nabble.com/file/t752/Rhodes_22_Burgee_Triangle.jpg>
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
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>> Joe Dempsey
>> s/v Respite
>> Rhodes 22 1989/2005
>> Deltaville,VA
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