[Rhodes22-list] Rhodes Burgee Update

[Chris Geankoplis]

Surely you jest, that would not be best. No goat, no boat,no things that
 float?
Chris Geankoplis
Enosis


On Fri, Mar 5, 2021 at 10:55 AM Michael D. Weisner <mweisner at ebsmed.com>
wrote:

> The estate of Dr. Seuss has recalled all works that reference goats or
> boats or things that float.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org> On Behalf Of
> Chris Geankoplis
> Sent: Friday, March 5, 2021 10:08 AM
> To: The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Rhodes Burgee Update
>
> 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_Tria
> > ngle.jpg>
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > -----
> > Joe Dempsey
> > s/v Respite
> > Rhodes 22 1989/2005
> > Deltaville,VA
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