2014 NP.com Calendar

[BigRAWesty]

Well with some discussion of a calendar abouts, and AB's approval the wife and i have decided to take it on for the 2014 year.

The way id like to do it is to scope peoples thoughts, with a simple yes ill buy or sorry no poll..
once its deemed worth perusing well take it to the next step..
I intend on running a comp. Everyone will have the opportunity to submit 3 (small) photos into the comp thread with numbers from one to whatever, which after a designated time will be closed, and members will pm me their top 3 pic choices.

The top 12 will receive a page each, and asked to do a brief write up of the location and car with mods for the page. The photo with the most votes will get a background cover shot, pic of their month for display and their copy free..
We will also run a further 6 smaller pics on each month so more vehicles are included..

Now i will be charging a little above cost price, but all profits will be put into the forum. Price will be around $45 each. i am hoping its less than, but it all depends on volume.. but a rough brake down of that $45 is
$25 for the calendar
$2 postage each to aus
$10 postage to you
$10 donation to the forum to keep the awesome place kicking..

To be included are the following dates (to be built on as progression is made)
-Holidays, school and public per state
-Big trips planned before printing, meet in the middle for example
-well known tracks opening and closing dates
-birthdays if people wish..

We can't add to much to the calendar itself due to box size restrictions but we'll add as much as possible..

The biggest note i need to make is this is a ONE ORDER ONLY RUN.. ill require payment upon ordering and will be only ordering enough for interested parties.. Maybe a few spare, but not heaps as its coming out of my pocket..

So lets have some fun with this. I'll move to stage 2 when we have a strong interest..
Cheers

[growler2058]

I need to read this again when I'm not been drinking ;)


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[MEGOMONSTER]

Good idea, and I WILL buy one.
I would maybe do a colleague of patrols per page, that way you don't just have 12 sold calendars cos their cars are in it.
If you have say picture page split in 2, with 9 small patrols on one side and a half page patrol with your write up on the other.


Some people might say "If my cars not in it, I might not buy it"

$40 might also be a bit steep for a calendar.

Great idea and good on ya for supporting the forum.

[TPC]

I would buy one.
Not allowed to have calendars of ladies waring little in provocative poses so pictures of the best 4WD's would be the next best thing.

I agree with Megomonster that more than one Patrol per month may be a good idea, will buy it either way though.

[Clunk]

Yep, I like Megos idea, one big pic and several smaller pics if different rigs on each page......... Maybe smaller pics could of those owners who want a calender?????

MCcrappatappalot signing on..............

[BigRAWesty]

Thanks mega. I was thinking 12 so there is plenty left for each year.. also makes it a bit cleaner. And each car had a feature like feel about it..

After some rough pricing its around $30 a calendar, but postage etc ontop.. and a small donation to the forum..

Hopefully the poll will be up soon.

Kallen Westbrook
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[BigRAWesty]

Yep, I like Megos idea, one big pic and several smaller pics if different rigs on each page......... Maybe smaller pics could of those owners who want a calender?????

MCcrappatappalot signing on..............

That's a good Idea I guess. Only people buying a calendar can enter the comp..

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[NissanGQ4.2]

I agree with Mick, If your cars not in it your not as likely to buy it

Not sure if I would buy one as I'm not a calendar person as I don't really care what day it is :)

But I would buy it for sure if this photo makes April for my birthday ;););)

29390

[threedogs]

Roscoe thats just sooo wrong on so many levels. lol

[DX grunt]

I agree with Mick, If your cars not in it your not as likely to buy it

Not sure if I would buy one as I'm not a calendar person as I don't really care what day it is :)

But I would buy it for sure if this photo makes April for my birthday ;););)

29390

Good one Toddie! I just about sprayed my f#%@#& keyboard with coffee. lol

That's my pic #1. Just gotta submit numbers 2 & 3. lol

Count me in, Calum

[DX grunt]

Roscoe thats just sooo wrong on so many levels. lol

For those that don't know. That was what I had to do when I took on AB - and obviously lost. hahahaha

No more footy tipping again for me - ever! PML

[BigRAWesty]

Ok if you guys want multi pics we can do it.. ill run 12 feature pics but then have 6 smaller pics down the side. The feature will get the write up..
That's 84 pics..

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[BigRAWesty]

For those that don't know. That was what I had to do when I took on AB - and obviously lost. hahahaha

No more footy tipping again for me - ever! PML

Funnist stuff I've seen in a while.. that's officially the cover shot..

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[TPC]

I agree with Mick, If your cars not in it your not as likely to buy it

Not sure if I would buy one as I'm not a calendar person as I don't really care what day it is :)

But I would buy it for sure if this photo makes April for my birthday ;););)

29390

This is heading in the wrong direction for me, if you are going to put pics like that on at least get better looking blokes.lol

[MudRunnerTD]

For those that don't know. That was what I had to do when I took on AB - and obviously lost. hahahaha

No more footy tipping again for me - ever! PML


Funnist stuff I've seen in a while.. that's officially the cover shot..

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There were a few guys that came off second best to the Boss that year. Frozen in Time for ever. There are a few cracking pics getting about.

[BigRAWesty]

There were a few guys that came off second best to the Boss that year. Frozen in Time for ever. There are a few cracking pics getting about.

All might come out in the next few months hay..

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[DX grunt]

This is heading in the wrong direction for me, if you are going to put pics like that on at least get better looking blokes.lol

I've lost about 20kg since then, but due to popular demand, I'm not allowed to submit any pics in my lycra/spandies.

Words, not pictures. Words, not pictures. lol

[DX grunt]

Funnist stuff I've seen in a while.. that's officially the cover shot..

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Thanks, mate.

I am honoured, humbled and expect royalties. lol.

From the kindness of my heart, I'll donate the royalties back to the forum. PML. hahaha

[taslucas]

Ok if you guys want multi pics we can do it.. ill run 12 feature pics but then have 6 smaller pics down the side. The feature will get the write up..
That's 84 pics..

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That sounds like the go mate

[DX grunt]

That sounds like the go mate

I agree. Everybody's truck is special, because it's a Patrol, and everybody deserves the opportunity to contribute.

My 2c worth.

Rossco

[Clunk]

I agree. and everybody deserves the opportunity to contribute.

My 2c worth.

Rossco
Even Grunter and his spandex............. Who's git the photos of Plassy & Patch?


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[BigRAWesty]

I agree. Everybody's truck is special, because it's a Patrol, and everybody deserves the opportunity to contribute.

My 2c worth.

Rossco

Yes so do to, But its a bit of a fun comp. Not everyone can be a winner all the time.. and im pretty sure were past all that end of the world stuff so 2015 is looking pretty good to exist.. :p

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[taslucas]

Would be cool to put some dates on there too like, sponsorship renewal date, maybe a meetup date, fishing/hunting season open in different states, when tracks are open etc etc

[taslucas]

Also things like: "school holidays start for NSW, where are you taking the kids?"
Or "Vic high country tracks now open, go on, do it this year"

[BigRAWesty]

Yep all good info.
All holidays will be added, if I can get info on track openings I cant see an issue adding it..
Of course the big trip.. that'll be there..

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[DX grunt]

Even Grunter and his spandex............. Who's git the photos of Plassy & Patch?




Obviously Toddie, and probably me. lol

[Clunk]

And here's another one for Grunters collection in case anyone missed it

29408

MCCrappatappalot signing in!!!

[AB]

For those that don't know. That was what I had to do when I took on AB - and obviously lost. hahahaha

No more footy tipping again for me - ever! PML

I was an absolute gun at the footy tipping and I have no idea about afl compared to most die hard fans....damn that was funny!!!!

[BigRAWesty]

Well 4 is a good start but a long way off what I'd consider a workable number..
I was aiming for 1000 minimum..

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[taslucas]

Hmm, I reckon you'd be hard pressed to get 100?

McCulture

[threedogs]

With technology the way it is can we have an interactive calander, with for eg,
rossco doing his underpant dance one month and Growler eating Chilli the next month.
Honestly growler can't see what you get out of doing that. lmfao though,
Then say BA getting stuck in bog holes ooops,, list goes on battery not included lol

[DX grunt]

Hmm, I reckon you'd be hard pressed to get 100?

McCulture

That being the case, I'll volunteer for Mr July, August and December. PML

[taslucas]

Hmm, I reckon you'd be hard pressed to get 100?

McCulture


That being the case, I'll volunteer for Mr July, August and December. PML

hmmm.... think it just went down to a tops of 10

[threedogs]

Might be the only one month calander ever printed in the history of man.
wow to be part of that blows me away

[BigRAWesty]

well its looking dead before its even taken off.. ill give it a week more

[taslucas]

well its looking dead before its even taken off.. ill give it a week more

Yeah to be honest, paying $40-$50 for a calendar of a few trols (and probably not even your own) I reckon is a bit steep for most people.

[Clunk]

Yeah to be honest, paying $40-$50 for a calendar of a few trols (and probably not even your own) I reckon is a bit steep for most people.

Just a little bit.......... Doubtful you'd get the numbers to make it viable Kallen.

Don't slap it, tap it!!!!

[BigRAWesty]

This is just a rough price to cover cost, postage and a little ontop to help the forum.

The hard facts are even if I was to use vista print (cheapest by far but American) its $25 a calender. $2 postage if we get 100. Postage to you guys, $8 and then I was thinking $10 per calendar for the forum. Doesn't take long to rack up $45.

Sure its not cheap, compared to the el-cheapo newsagents one with little fluffy ducks and puppies.. but this is a one of a kind run.. something to hold onto, something to admire and showcase our pride and joy.
imo $45 is a fair price.. you put more into fuel for one day out..

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[rusty_nail]

I will DEFINATELY buy one, i need a good calender to hang up in the shed, the missus' one with kittens just isnt doing it for me anymore. Great idea Westy, your a thinker!!!

[TPC]

I think we would have to restrict the photos to GU's, putting GQ's in would be like putting naked 70 year old ladies on a girlie calender.

[BigRAWesty]

I think we would have to restrict the photos to GU's, putting GQ's in would be like putting naked 70 year old ladies on a girlie calender.

Pml...

Look at it this way.. at $45 you get a years worth of enjoyment, 12c a day..
I'd put my left testi that everyone here would not bat an eye lid at fueling the bus up for a days play, at possibly $100..
Also this is helping the behind the scenes running of this awesome forum..

And its a bit of fun, a little comp, and you get the chance to showcase you pride and joy..

If you want I can introduce adds.. but lets not go down that road hay..

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[taslucas]

This is just a rough price to cover cost, postage and a little ontop to help the forum.

The hard facts are even if I was to use vista print (cheapest by far but American) its $25 a calender. $2 postage if we get 100. Postage to you guys, $8 and then I was thinking $10 per calendar for the forum. Doesn't take long to rack up $45.

.. but this is a one of a kind run.. something to hold onto, something to admire and showcase our pride and joy.
imo $45 is a fair price.. you put more into fuel for one day out..

Kallen Westbrook
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I see where your going and I do think it's a good idea but only the fundraising for the forum bit. Because at the end of the day only 12 trols will be in it and I won't actually know anyone that's featured so I may as well buy a generic 4w4 calendar cheap and donate $10 to the forum.

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[BigRAWesty]

I see where your going and I do think it's a good idea but only the fundraising for the forum bit. Because at the end of the day only 12 trols will be in it and I won't actually know anyone that's featured so I may as well buy a generic 4w4 calendar cheap and donate $10 to the forum.

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We made a change, 12 features and 6 smaller pics down the side of the page. So 80 vehicles will be in it. 12 features..
Like I mentioned earlier, there will be a 2015 and beyond (as far as I know..) so always next year to feature..
No single car will feature 2 years in a row, to share it around..

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[taslucas]

Ahh that's a lot better. I must have missed that sorry. Yeah that will make people feel more involved. I reckon the more useful info that goes on it, then the more people would buy it too. Info like track open times, fishing and hunting open season, holidays.
Also be good to have at least one vehicle from each state/territory

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[BigRAWesty]

Ahh that's a lot better. I must have missed that sorry. Yeah that will make people feel more involved. I reckon the more useful info that goes on it, then the more people would buy it too. Info like track open times, fishing and hunting open season, holidays.
Also be good to have at least one vehicle from each state/territory

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No worries mate, ill change op around to state new items.

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[BigRAWesty]

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[BigRAWesty]

Ok, so I'm going to give it till the end of the month. If numbers don't sky rocket she's a no go..

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[BigRAWesty]

Ok, one last bump..

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[Clunk]

It's a great idea Kallen but I'm sorry to say, I reckon you could well be floggin a dead horse even deader (and yes I know thats not a word but it's all I got lmao).........

Tapped on crappola MC

[Woof]

I am still all for it Kallen, hopefully others will be before the end of the month mate

[BigRAWesty]

Ok come the end of the month if there is no more, ill do one run of 12.. the 12 of us can submit 1 quality photo. Has to be of decent quality, with a write up and ill do 12. Then we can be the envy or the other couple of thousand members... Lol

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[taslucas]

Ok come the end of the month if there is no more, ill do one run of 12.. the 12 of us can submit 1 quality photo. Has to be of decent quality, with a write up and ill do 12. Then we can be the envy or the other couple of thousand members... Lol

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Didnt you need a run of 1000 to make it cost effective?
I know it was explained to me earlier but I still reckon if people knew their pic was going to be in it then they'd buy one guaranteed.
Yep it's probably hard to squeeze too many pics in there but every pic of a trol is virtually a guaranteed sale.
Anyway give us a final price at the end of the month, I might buy one to make you happy lol

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[BigRAWesty]

1000 was the minimum to give the local companies a chance at the run, but due to such small number it has to go OS. The price on first page is MAX.. I can't see it being any cheaper though..
as I said I was hoping to donate a bit of each to the forum.. sorta like an investment into our future well being.. :p or royalties.. as AB's forum logo will be front and center..

I think your theory though on every pic is a guarantee sale is a bit floored but. I've stated that there was going to be 80 pics... So shouldn't I have 80 orders, at least.. then the odds of getting yours for free... ?

Like I said, its the cost of half a tank of juice. Maybe .70c a day...
Imo its a custom design item made by the members for the members so I think the price is justified..
It will be a quality item.. not home made..
I know of few who talked it up in other threads who haven't acted... So its seams it was all talk..

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[taslucas]

Well at the end of the day the people have (not) spoken

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[BigRAWesty]

Yea for sure.. I thought it would have been a hit.. but Ay, shoit happens.
I'm still keen to do a special run for the few who have showen interest..
Might get more next year..

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[taslucas]

Yea for sure.. I thought it would have been a hit.. but Ay, shoit happens.
I'm still keen to do a special run for the few who have showen interest..
Might get more next year..

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You could make one out of growlers thread lol

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[BigRAWesty]

Last bump

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[Avo]

hey kallen how much does it cost through SNAPFISH the wifey reckons it'll only be about 20 bucks,yers she a snapfish fan.just a thought bro
cheers nahnah

[BigRAWesty]

Yea vista is $25, but postage here, then out, $10 to the forum.

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[BigRAWesty]

Righto, those who have shown interest are you still keen?

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[BigRAWesty]

Ok, DX has bought up a good point. How does $35 for forum members sound.
You guys already contribute $15 a year so your already doing your bit.
Is $35 a better price?

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[TPC]

I will grab one if it happens.

[MEGOMONSTER]

I wanna full page spread of my Trol and seats. LMFAO.

[taslucas]

I wanna full page spread of my Trol and seats. LMFAO.

More like, a full page spread of your patrol AND YOUR SEATS ON EVERY OTHER PAGE lol

[BigRAWesty]

I wanna full page spread of my Trol and seats. LMFAO.

Sure you do.... Sure you want your "car" as the center fold..

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[MEGOMONSTER]

Sure you do.... Sure you want your "car" as the center fold..

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I'll even roll down the windows. Lol

[Avo]

Yep,sure is here

[Woof]

Still keen, but if there is little to no interest then give it the flick mate..............I cannot believe that more have not shown interest is this...:confused:

[SonOf]

I have got to read more sections in here,I would happily have paid for this without question. If you do go ahead with it in 2015 then I am in and would happily help where ever I can.

[BigRAWesty]

I have got to read more sections in here,I would happily have paid for this without question. If you do go ahead with it in 2015 then I am in and would happily help where ever I can.

Not a problem mate. Yea not going to happen this yea I guess I'll try again next year..

[2TROLLFAM]

I'd buy one !!! Excellent Idea methinks :)

[DX grunt]

I'd buy one !!! Excellent Idea methinks :)

Disclaimer: There may be a pic of me in my budgies and spandies in the centrefold. lol.

[2TROLLFAM]

Disclaimer: There may be a pic of me in my budgies and spandies in the centrefold. lol.

OH GOOD .... GOLLY !!! in that case I MUST have one ...........

[BigRAWesty]

Where we're you all a few months ago???

[2TROLLFAM]

Where we're you all a few months ago???

Not here ?? My Bad :(


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[NP99]

Did this plan get legs for 2015?

[BigRAWesty]

Nope. Seems everyone talks but don't act

[TPC]

Nope. Seems everyone talks but don't act
About the same as trying to organize an SA meetup.

[BigRAWesty]

About the same as trying to organize an SA meetup.

Ay ay. We got one. Jan mate. Ya making it??

[TPC]

Ay ay. We got one. Jan mate. Ya making it??
I am booked in. :)

[BigRAWesty]

Wicked. Should be a good group of 10 cars

[Avo]

Nope. Seems everyone talks but don't act

what were we suppose to act on?

[Clunk]

The lack of action was down to the calendar being too expensive, not because folk couldn't be bothered...... Get the price own, then you would have had more interest

[BigRAWesty]

We simply can't.
The member count was no where near sufficient to get the bulk needed.
And then the prices quoted were still taking our money off shore