2005 CEG Calendars - CEG Archives

Thanks pete and mikeyboy and everyone else involved. They look absolutely sick. I'll be ordering 3 of each!

Originally posted by TourDeForce:

Originally posted by foldthecorners:
Thanks Pete.. Good job to everyone involved in putting this together.

I ordered ...

Two.

Seriously, great effort & thanks a million!

and I don't mind giving to CEG - again...

Echo what everyone else has said. Many thanks to everyone involved. I'll be ordering at least 2 each. As far as donations go, I'm amazed that those who make CEG what it is don't ask for donations more often. Either they know how to stretch a dollar or CEG'ers rise to the occasion when asked to. I can only remember one time since I joined when we were asked for help. Anyway, super job!! Thanks again.

PS. I am truly honored to be in the company of such beautiful rides. Thank you very much.

Can you use a debt card when ordering????

How long is it taking you guys to get the confirmation email?

Originally posted by RawBurt:
Can you use a debt card when ordering????

Under payment options do you see debit? No. That would be your answer.

Ordered V1! Looks awesome! Great work to all.

Originally posted by todras:

Originally posted by RawBurt:
Can you use a debt card when ordering????

Under payment options do you see debit? No. That would be your answer. Ordered V1! Looks awesome! Great work to all.

Uh oh.... thats bad! becuase i did and it said my order went through and gave me a reciept????

Is your debit card a Visa? If so, you shouldn't have any problem. You can use your debit for pretty much any credit card transaction.

Mark

Thanks mark... yeah its Visa. I am still a little concerned though becuase they did not send me the confirmation email or whatever it was?

Originally posted by Y2KSVT:
Is your debit card a Visa? If so, you shouldn't have any problem. You can use your debit for pretty much any credit card transaction.

Mark

looks like a popularity contest again, you picked a couple weak pics!
But nice job on it anyways

Originally posted by hrsepwrdrms:
looks like a popularity contest again, you picked a couple weak pics!
But nice job on it anyways

popularity contest? weak pics? Want to clarify yourself as your statement boggles me?

Mark

Originally posted by hrsepwrdrms:
looks like a popularity contest again, you picked a couple weak pics!
But nice job on it anyways

There's always one.

Originally posted by SVT PETE:

Originally posted by hrsepwrdrms:
looks like a popularity contest again, you picked a couple weak pics!
But nice job on it anyways

There's always one.

its true, and yes i wanted to be the one

Originally posted by hrsepwrdrms:

Originally posted by SVT PETE:

Originally posted by hrsepwrdrms:
looks like a popularity contest again, you picked a couple weak pics!
But nice job on it anyways

There's always one.

its true, and yes i wanted to be the one

I worked too hard and long for you to ruin the products. Don't want one? STFU and move on.

these pics are worth buying

good backgrounds!!

Sorry about being a dick but thats my mood today and i saw lots of other pics worth more than these.
sorry

Geeze no one is forcing you to buy it!!!

Originally posted by RawBurt:
Geeze no one is forcing you to buy it!!!

Thank you!

Originally posted by SVT PETE:
Please, don't complain about this picture is better than that picture or this should have been that month or this should be in that calendar. I did this project in my free time and it took many, many hours. I did the best I could and I hope everyone enjoys it....I'm tired...

If you want to discuss it further, PM me. Keep this thread for those who want to purchase the calendars.

This question is directed torwards people who have purchased a calender:

Did you recieve the confirmation email... if so how long did it take?

Thanks guys,

Originally posted by hrsepwrdrms:
these pics are worth buying
good backgrounds!!
Sorry about being a dick but thats my mood today and i saw lots of other pics worth more than these.
sorry

Photography is more than just backgrounds. Lighting, angles, and contrast also play a major roll in artistic interpretation. Based on the artistic presentation, all of the pictures have tremendous merrit.

Now as for playing favorites, my car is in there.
1. I've never met these guys
2. I don't think I've ever purchased anything from them before
3. I don't have any kind of social/cyber connection to any of them
4. I don't even know the secret club handshake or password.

But my picture still made the cut. Go figure.

Just to simplify my point for your limited social experience...

This is not the venue to go bashing or making negative points. PM the guys if you're not happy, submit more pix that you consider worthy of the project to make a better product next time, and if you really get all bummed out about stuff like this -

Seek counseling and remember to take your medication before you log on to CEG.

your quick

Originally posted by hrsepwrdrms:

Originally posted by SVT PETE:

Originally posted by hrsepwrdrms:
looks like a popularity contest again, you picked a couple weak pics!
But nice job on it anyways

There's always one.

its true, and yes i wanted to be the one

Whineeee...quit you're crying and move on. Have a nice day.

Originally posted by hrsepwrdrms:
looks like a popularity contest again,

Maybe because the most popular have the best looking rides.

Even if it where true which it's not. I've only seen a few of those cars before. Didn't realize you were such a cry baby Charlie.

Originally posted by hrsepwrdrms:
your quick

Logged on 30 mins after the post you made, or at least posted right after I read it. Otherwise it would have come sooner. Sorry for the delay. But I said what I thought needed sayin'. I'm willing to let it drop now.

Originally posted by SVT PETE:
Don't want one? STFU and move on.

when is the deadline? i am planning on ordering wednesday when i am back in florida, so my dad can get in on this too. if thats too late let me know and ill go ahead and order now.

Thank you for all the hard work...just made my purchase.

Basil
'98 T-Red #93

Originally posted by Basil:
Thank you for all the hard work...just made my purchase.

Basil
'98 T-Red #93

And did you get the confirmation email????????

Originally posted by hrsepwrdrms:

1: looks like a popularity contest again,
2: you picked a couple weak pics!

1: None whatsoever.
2: Read my sig and quit whining!

~~~

SVT PETE and everyone else who put this together - They look great!! Now I have to decide which one looks better ...

Hmm maybe one for my room and one for the garage!

EDIT: Props to Trek and parkedcar for making the calendar twice!!

Originally posted by KingpinSVT:
when is the deadline? i am planning on ordering wednesday when i am back in florida, so my dad can get in on this too. if thats too late let me know and ill go ahead and order now.

In 3 hours! Better hurry! Since they are sold on Cafe Express I would think you could order one any time your heart desires. Next summer might be a little late to get use out of it though.

Originally posted by TourDeForce:

Photography is more than just backgrounds. Lighting, angles, and contrast also play a major roll in artistic interpretation. Based on the artistic presentation, all of the pictures have tremendous merrit.

Now as for playing favorites, my car is in there.
1. I've never met these guys
2. I don't think I've ever purchased anything from them before
3. I don't have any kind of social/cyber connection to any of them
4. I don't even know the secret club handshake or password.

But my picture still made the cut. Go figure.

Just to simplify my point for your limited social experience...

This is not the venue to go bashing or making negative points. PM the guys if you're not happy, submit more pix that you consider worthy of the project to make a better product next time, and if you really get all bummed out about stuff like this -

Seek counseling and remember to take your medication before you log on to CEG.

The 1st rule of CEG is that you don't talk about CEG...

Soooo o ooo uhhhhh ummmmm... <FlameSuitOn> nobody recieved the...... conf-f-ff-ir-mation emal???

Originally posted by contourGL1996:

Originally posted by TourDeForce:

Photography is more than just backgrounds. Lighting, angles, and contrast also play a major roll in artistic interpretation. Based on the artistic presentation, all of the pictures have tremendous merrit.

Now as for playing favorites, my car is in there.
1. I've never met these guys
2. I don't think I've ever purchased anything from them before
3. I don't have any kind of social/cyber connection to any of them
4. I don't even know the secret club handshake or password.

But my picture still made the cut. Go figure.

Just to simplify my point for your limited social experience...

This is not the venue to go bashing or making negative points. PM the guys if you're not happy, submit more pix that you consider worthy of the project to make a better product next time, and if you really get all bummed out about stuff like this -

Seek counseling and remember to take your medication before you log on to CEG.

The 1st rule of CEG is that you don't talk about CEG...

Ahhhh, so that's it. I'm not "in" 'cause I've got a big mouth...

Originally posted by RawBurt:

Originally posted by Basil:
Thank you for all the hard work...just made my purchase.

Basil
'98 T-Red #93

And did you get the confirmation email????????

Yes....instantly...with order number. The site works just fine.

Originally posted by Basil:

Originally posted by RawBurt:

Originally posted by Basil:
Thank you for all the hard work...just made my purchase.

Basil
'98 T-Red #93

And did you get the confirmation email????????

Yes....instantly...with order number. The site works just fine.

I thought that was just the reciept becuase that window popped up for me and gave me the option to print it. But i didnt recieve anything from them at the email i entered in!

I just dont want to get screwed out of a calender... ya know!

Originally posted by RawBurt:

Originally posted by Basil:

Originally posted by RawBurt:

Originally posted by Basil:
Thank you for all the hard work...just made my purchase.

Basil
'98 T-Red #93

And did you get the confirmation email????????

Yes....instantly...with order number. The site works just fine.

I thought that was just the reciept becuase that window popped up for me and gave me the option to print it. But i didnt recieve anything from them at the email i entered in!

I just dont want to get screwed out of a calender... ya know!

I got the Pop-up confirmation only...the e-mail was a Welcome to CafePress marketing piece. The pop-up confirmation says that they do not bill the credit card until the item is shipped. That works for me..

I got a confirmation.

PS I ordered 7

dont worry about charlie...he is trying to kick the smoking habit and is a little testy. it seems as if employers give you tests and if you dont pass them they wont give you a job teaching little kids. he will be ok. i will vouch for him being a really cool dude.

as for ordering 7....i know they are cool and everything but, are you out of your freggin mind?! that is 140 bucks in calendars!

Just ordered one....thanks.

Originally posted by mikey boy:
dont worry about charlie...he is trying to kick the smoking habit and is a little testy. it seems as if employers give you tests and if you dont pass them they wont give you a job teaching little kids. he will be ok. i will vouch for him being a really cool dude.

as for ordering 7....i know they are cool and everything but, are you out of your freggin mind?! that is 140 bucks in calendars!

haha I have supportive family. they all want one. and I wanted two for myself.

yeh thats 112 USD, I still have 24 USD and shipping. oh and I'm canadian so thats gotta go up more

I'll vouch for Charlie too. He's just on the rag.

I agree somewhat with Charlie...it just looks like some of the pictures are more scenic and belong in a nature or photographic calendar...not a performance car enthusiasts' group calendar
I think SVT Pete did an awesome job and I appreciate all the work as well, but the CEG calendar I have in my office now gets a "WOW!!, That's a Contour?" comment every month...this year's wouldn't get the same response.

Glad everyone likes the calanders. I am also stunned that my image made a cover none the less!

Large props to Pete and everyone else on their work on this project.

I will not be able to order any of the calenders anytime soon, so I was wondering how long they will be avaliable?

Originally posted by stilov:
I agree somewhat with Charlie...it just looks like some of the pictures are more scenic and belong in a nature or photographic calendar...not a performance car enthusiasts' group calendar
I think SVT Pete did an awesome job and I appreciate all the work as well, but the CEG calendar I have in my office now gets a "WOW!!, That's a Contour?" comment every month...this year's wouldn't get the same response.

I understand where you are coming from - I can take constructive criticism. There was no need to single out individual CEGers' pics and call them "weak". That was rude and uncalled for.

Let me explain all the factors:

1. No disrespect to this year's pics, but there were very few "WOW!" pics this year compared to last year - there were a lot of very good pics.

2. I wanted to get a variety of: colors, pre-98/98+, SVT/non-SVT, stock-mild-wild, etc. By doing so in a 12 month calendar, it would have left out many very good pics of SVTs.

3. In addition, a 12 month calendar with just the "best" pics would have limited the calendar to almost all SVTs. That's why I stretched it out to 2 calendars w/ 24 pics. Think about how many complaints/unhappy people there would hgave been if the calendar was 11 SVTs and 1 non-SVT.

4. A few members that had really nice pics just did not have any in high resolution. A perfect example is 96BlackSE who had at least 2-3 pics that were calendar worthy, but since all he had were 800 x 600, none of his pics could be included.

5. No pics from some of the best looking CEGers such as PhatSVT, OutLawdSVT, deanjoyce, dion, Qwk98SVT and Speed Demon. All of these guys have great looking cars and really know how to take pics, but unfortunately had none to submit for 2005.

6. Last year I chose all the pics in the calendar. I wanted CEG to be more involved in the process and the 24 pics that received the most picks by the 6 CEG panelists/judges made it in the calendar.

If you want to criticize the calendar, start a new thread or PM me. There's no need to do that here as I specifically asked people not to do.

I hope this clarifies and puts this matter to rest.

It's cool, and I am glad you guys got two calendars but I wish there weren't any duplicates so someone else could have a chance to be in it. Don't ask me where just look at the cal.

lol.. Anyway I can find out if my pics were considered?

=)

I'm still trying to buy ... but they have to validate my card with my bank's address apparently.

I have a question, does the photo say whos car it is? Just think it would be neat to know.

If ya look closely at the pics on the website , it shows names on each pic

. I'd have to assume that they're there on the calendar pics .

I just ordered my calenders, the selection looks great, thanks for taking the time to assemble and arrange it Pete. I have to admit, when I bought my car I had no idea there was this network I'd be hooked up into.

Ordered!
Congrats to all who made the calendar!

PS. Welcome to the CEG NothernMystique!

Originally posted by OutlawdSVT:
It's cool, and I am glad you guys got two calendars but I wish there weren't any duplicates so someone else could have a chance to be in it. Don't ask me where just look at the cal.

Oops. The above post was made by me not Outlawd...I was logged in under his name.

Originally posted by RawBurt:
Geeze no one is forcing you to buy it!!!

but that could allways be aranged.,....gun to head is allways good at getting people to do what u want, lol kidding folks!

Originally posted by RawBurt:
Soooo o ooo uhhhhh ummmmm... <FlameSuitOn> nobody recieved the...... conf-f-ff-ir-mation emal???

dude dont open ur self up to be cracked on by leaving dumb ass posts like that

buy em quick, cafepress will shut em down like last year probably

pete has talked to ford so there will be no stoppage of the calendars this year. if there is then ford will get it straight for us.

why what happened last year??

Originally posted by SnafuFlux:
why what happened last year??

searched for 2004 calendar, scroll down to Speed Demon's post

HAHA! I never knew that. I have contraband in my kitchen.

Looks I'm crazy calender guy give me some candy.

Originally posted by todras:
HAHA! I never knew that. I have contraband in my kitchen. Looks I'm crazy calender guy give me some candy.

I was just joking about that skit lastnight! "I'm CRAZY protractor face guy, now GIVE ME SOME CANDY!!"

Mark

Originally posted by Y2KSVT:

Originally posted by todras:
HAHA! I never knew that. I have contraband in my kitchen. Looks I'm crazy calender guy give me some candy.

I was just joking about that skit lastnight! "I'm CRAZY protractor face guy, now GIVE ME SOME CANDY!!"

Mark

Adam Sandlers the sh!t

Originally posted by Y2KSVT:

Originally posted by todras:
HAHA! I never knew that. I have contraband in my kitchen. Looks I'm crazy calender guy give me some candy.

I was just joking about that skit lastnight! "I'm CRAZY protractor face guy, now GIVE ME SOME CANDY!!"

I must be old or sup'm. I don't find that skit/character funny. I do like Adam though, he is a funny guy.

How about "I'm mister one armed pickle man... I Gotta pickle for an arm, give me some candy!"

Originally posted by SnafuFlux:
How about "I'm mister one armed pickle man... I Gotta pickle for an arm, give me some candy!"

Yep, I must be old...

I got mine today

Originally posted by Swazo:
I got mine today

And ?!?!

AND..... one was FUBAR to the point I threw it away. It wasn't because of shipping, the package was fine.

Sorry for clutering up the post with being unhappy with the quality of something I bought in a GB in the GB forum. Continue blabbing about Adam Sandler

what was wrong with it? details please.

Originally posted by mikey boy:
what was wrong with it? details please.

Continue!?

Originally posted by Swazo:
AND..... one was FUBAR to the point I threw it away. It wasn't because of shipping, the package was fine.

Swazo, please PM me with details and I will look into it. FUBAR is not acceptable.

If anyone else has any problems with the quality of the calendar, please PM me so I can contact CafePress and get it straightened out.

uhh yah, I'd like to see this resolved to. as I have 7 coming to canada, and dont really want to have to deal with this kinda stuff. please keep us informed as to what happened and how it was resolved.

I hope one batch didn't go bad, but my "bad" copy was the one with the CEG logo on the cover.

BUT, the other calander is uber sweet and is hanging up already! That's right, who needs 2005 yet?!

I also had good luck with last year's calander and didn't hear of anything like this happening, so I hope for everyone else's sake this is just a single mistake.

well, i just got home to my 2005 calendar and it is perfect. it is the same one as swazos with the ceg type logo on the front. you must have just got a bad one. email cafepress maybe and see what the deal is. i will scan some of the pics in later if you want me to. right now it is time to fry the turkey for our second thanksgiving.

Originally posted by mikey boy:
well, i just got home to my 2005 calendar and it is perfect. it is the same one as swazos with the ceg type logo on the front. you must have just got a bad one.

Whew!

Originally posted by SVT PETE:

Whew!

I'll say

Yay i got my calender, it's also perfect

Originally posted by RawBurt:
Yay i got my calender, it's also perfect

Got mine today, and all I can say is

Thanks to all involved, I couldn't be more pleased.

dang ... I vowed to buy one this year ... and have little money to spend at the current time ... hopefully the store will still be up in a month or so? ...

just ordered 3. one of each for me, and one of the second one (

) for my dad. looks like my sister wants one too, so i guess ill be ordering another one soon!

I got mine as well. Nice design/layout, though it is more "artistic" than last years calendar.

My only quip is that print quality isn't all that great, especially for a $16 calendar.

I got mine.....don't like the fact it is a CONTOUR Enthusiasts Group calendar....and it has a damn Mondeo in it!

Don't get me wrong...it is a nice ride....but WTF!?

i think his pics are sweet. and from the main site page, we are described as "simply the best place for information on the Ford Contour, Mercury Mystique, or European Ford Mondeo." so why wouldnt he be allowed? why would you even say that?

Ordered #1, looks perfect!

Originally posted by LoCoZs/c:
I got mine.....don't like the fact it is a CONTOUR Enthusiasts Group calendar....and it has a damn Mondeo in it! Don't get me wrong...it is a nice ride....but WTF!?

Cheers mate, I didn't mean to step on toes or anything,

just thought I'd try my luck along with everyone else. I know personally that we welcome the contour in the UK clubs, its nice to be different.

Yes Exactly - the Mondeo is essentially the same car but nicer! It has every right to be in the calendar

Trek your pictures are some of the best on there - and I'd much rather have a mondeo than a contour if they were offered here.

Originally posted by akrump47:
... I'd much rather have a mondeo than a contour if they were offered here.

Here, here.

Originally posted by Trek:

Originally posted by LoCoZs/c:
I got mine.....don't like the fact it is a CONTOUR Enthusiasts Group calendar....and it has a damn Mondeo in it! Don't get me wrong...it is a nice ride....but WTF!?

Cheers mate, I didn't mean to step on toes or anything, just thought I'd try my luck along with everyone else. I know personally that we welcome the contour in the UK clubs, its nice to be different.

Don't mind Hector. He's just bitter because his S/C'd car is still slower than a Geo Metro.

Originally posted by todras:
Don't mind Hector. He's just bitter because his S/C'd car is still slower than a Geo Metro.

Uh, oh. Here we go again...

Extinguish the flames before the rage!!

^^^

Order both. Thanks.

i am sorry that swazo's calendar didnt turn out. please contact the website and see if you can get another copy. as for everyone else i am glad that you are enjoying them.

I just ordered calender #1, thanks Pete for the hard work! Can't wait for it to arrive!

Edit: I hope there isn't any brokerage fees! (it's coming to Canada)

Do I get free one since my logo made the cover?? Dammit new house...no money...

got mine today. looks good. some of the pics kinda look like they were running out of ink in their printers, kinda washed out, not very vibrant, not sure how to explain it. overall im still pleased, though you may want to talk to cafepress and see whats up.

to all those who put this together thank you!

Mine arrived today..very quick shipping and the calendar looks great. Thank you for a job very well done.

Basil
'98E0 T-Red # 93

how long are these going to be available?? I'm probably not going to be able to pick one up till the end of the month.

Got my 2 copies yesterday. Outstanding! Especially that June picture in Calendar #1.

I liked the calendar so much that I went to Atlanta & bought another Contour for my daughter. It looks like the one in July of Calendar #1. Very pretty car...

Well I got my calender today. I'm very pleased with everything and it looks great. Thanks to everyone involved!!

hmm it must take a while to get to canada. mine was shipped on the 21st. still waiting for them

Well got my calendars on Saturday ! well happy with them, thanks for letting a mondeo get amongst some great looking contours

Actually, it was kind of you to grace our calendar with pictures of your Mondy. I know if I had a choice between the two vehicles, I'd get a Mondeo. They're built better over there...

Well I just put in my order. Had to wait for the OT check. Thanks guys for putting this together. I like high qulity products, and this looks like one. Thanks for all your hard work in putting these calenders together. I cant wait to post pictures of mine for next years !

Who knows. -B.

Finally ordered both of them today!

Hey, I had my calender delivered this weekend (friday). It looks awesome! My wife laid the dis, but when I gave her some other ideas of how to spend my time on the internet she was much happier

.

It's in the workshop waiting for January.

Glad to hear no one else has had problems with the calendars.

Let's keep this going!

Thanks to those that have purchased them to support the site.

I got both of mine a few weeks back with no problem....I hung them up in my office right away.....all my co-workers were like WTF.....anyways, they look really awesome....wish I could have sent some pics. of mine but it's in the shop for a little while yet.

Got my calanders today. I love em. They look really nice. When the 1st of the month comes they will both go up and my 2004 CEG one will be on the shelf.

Hey, next time I get paid I think I'm definatly buying one, or the Monday after Christmas, because I could use a cool calender for next year...all I got is a calender free from Arby's and its a WB(the TV channel)calender...eh it was free, can't beat that, and it has coupons for Arby's too.

Got my calendar today for X-Mas.. It turned out really nice! CEG 2004 Calendar coming down, CEG 2005 Calendar going up! Good job with the G/B Pete, and thanks to everyone that had a part in making these happen.

Mark

how long do these things take to ship i ordered mine almost 2 weeks ago and i dont have anything yet.

Originally posted by svttour:
how long do these things take to ship i ordered mine almost 2 weeks ago and i dont have anything yet.

Hey, yeah they take awhile to arrive. Im up in Canada and I placed my order on Nov 30th. I got the calender in the mail Dec 22nd. Quite awhile. but it's good

ORDERED, VERSION ONE!

my girlfried boght me one for my b-day

she got some major browny points...
oh she boought the first one displayed....iam very satisfied
good job

Cheer
Suriel

hey i got mine in the mail a few weeks ago forgot to post this and I am very satisfied of how it looks, great job for all who made this calender and great job on those people's cars that are on the calender.