[Rhodes22-list] Rhodes Burgee Update

[Mark Olson]

I do not like the new design as much as the original.

But I want to increase to buying 2 no matter which is chosen.

Mark Olson


On 3/5/2021 6:17 AM, Todd Tavares wrote:
> I don't like the new design, but I haven't comitted to ordering a burgee
> yet, because I didn't like any of the designs, so my input may not be
> welcomed.
>
> My thought is that because many of us already have the R 22 on our
> mainsails in 24"+ characters, (my new main does not) having it again on a
> small burgee seems repetitious. But a white border, especially if viewed
> against the backdrop of the sails would surely make the burgee look much
> smaller. Does it really need a contrasting border?
>
> Todd T
>
> tavares0947 at gmail.com
>
> On Thu, Mar 4, 2021, 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>
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>> 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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