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Posted By: GTO Pete 2006 CEG Calendars - 12/18/05 04:42 AM
First and foremost, I would like to thank the following individuals:

Ray: For his time and effort. Ray did a majority of the legwork to get the calendar off the ground which was not easy.

Mikey Boy: for the 2nd year, Mike has provided all layout and design from cover through December. Mike put in a lot of hours to make this calendar beautiful.

Voters: Veteran CEGers from throughout the country - thanks for your input.

Participants: Thanks for going out and taking pictures to be considered!

Those in the calendar: Congratulations!

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Please do not complain about:
"<CEGer A> made it and <CEGer B> didn't?"
"Too many SVTs"
"Not enough pre 98s"
etc. etc. etc.

Ray, Mike and I have spent hours upon hours working on this calendar for CEG. If you don't like it, STFU and don't buy it because I don't want to hear it.

Several CEGers who were voted in did not make it for one or both of the following reasons:
1) Even at high resolution, their pic was grainy and pixelated. This type of pic looks bad and wont print well at all.
2) During the process, it was discovered that resolution must be a minimum of 1800x1350. Several CEGers could only provide 1024x768 - doesn't work.

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2006 CEG Calendar







=Price=
$15.99 + shipping
As in previous years, I make no profit from the calendars! The $15.99 includes a $1 upcharge for each calendar. The proceeds will be donated to the CEG server fund.

=Availability=
Unknown. But don't wait too long.
Cafepress stops producing the calendars after xx days. I'm not sure how long that is.

=Tips=
Combine order with local CEGers to save on shipping.

Last year, if you ordered over $50 you could use coupon code 5CPGIFT and got $5 off. I'm not sure if this will work or if the code has changed for 06. If anyone finds out, please share with CEG.


***Buy your 2006 CEG calendars here!!!***

Posted By: Matt R_dup1 Re: 2006 CEG Calendars - 12/18/05 04:50 AM
Hot! I'm definately getting one! Congrats to the winners.

Edit: I see that Tom's car made the calander. Which means my trunk lid made it. So I'm part of the calander now too.
Posted By: Goonz SVT Re: 2006 CEG Calendars - 12/18/05 05:06 AM
glad to see im NOT part of the calendar seeing as my car will look nothing like it does now come SZ..


just paid for my calendar..
Posted By: Coolkuehl3_dup1 Re: 2006 CEG Calendars - 12/18/05 05:11 AM
Very nice job on this years calendar. Thanks to all who worked on this masterpiece. Even though I only made the cover shot, I still plan on buying several. Congratulations to those who made the inside, all the pictures chosen where well deserved. I will display it for all to see and proudly claim my affiliation with CEG.
Posted By: SoundQ SVT_dup1 Re: 2006 CEG Calendars - 12/18/05 05:51 AM
Thanks everyone for all your effort.

Calender looks great!

Posted By: BrApple_dup1 Re: 2006 CEG Calendars - 12/18/05 06:50 AM
wow, I am really honored to have been choosen for the calendar.

Its really nice to know that others like the work and effort I have put into my car, with the help of my father, to make it look and feel the way that I want it to.

thanks to those people who made the calendar possible.

I just ordered 2
Posted By: KingpinSVT Re: 2006 CEG Calendars - 12/18/05 06:50 AM
2 years in a row, w00t! Ill be ordering mine shortly once I figure out how many I need

Damn, my name looks so tight on there I should get that ish in ink across my back LOL

BTW, looks great and thanks again for another great year of Contique car porn
Posted By: skrilla187_dup1 Re: 2006 CEG Calendars - 12/18/05 06:51 AM
Looks great. I take it my pic was grainy maybe.
Posted By: Pre98 Re: 2006 CEG Calendars - 12/18/05 12:47 PM
Originally posted by skrilla187:
Looks great. I take it my pic was grainy maybe.




Possibly, but not entirely for that reason. Remember, the pics chosen were of the best quality, least grain, best lighting, etc; and there's only 12 final cuts.

My runner ups were certainly grainy and mediocre. I had to reserve to a local park to run around in and snap shots. Not worthy imo, so I did what I could this year.

Btw, purchased.
Posted By: R_G Re: 2006 CEG Calendars - 12/18/05 01:15 PM
Pete, Mike and Ray - thanks a lot!
Posted By: LUCA_dup1 Re: 2006 CEG Calendars - 12/18/05 01:38 PM
Originally posted by R_G:
Pete, Mike and Ray - thanks a lot!




Congratulations to all the winners!
I'll be ordering mine in a few.
Posted By: RawBurt Re: 2006 CEG Calendars - 12/18/05 03:43 PM
Originally posted by skrilla187:
Looks great. I take it my pic was grainy maybe.




The good: The calendar really does look great. I love the design and text used.

The bad: There are alot of repeat cars from earlier years. Also some lame backgrounds.... for example, driveways.

Either way they look great and I'll be ordering one on Tuesday.
Posted By: 1314_dup1 Re: 2006 CEG Calendars - 12/18/05 03:56 PM
Ordered.

I will not miss another opportunity to buy a calendar that has a pic of my car.

Thanks.
Posted By: m!key Re: 2006 CEG Calendars - 12/18/05 03:58 PM
thanks everyone. ordering soon.
Posted By: wa2tuff Re: 2006 CEG Calendars - 12/18/05 05:49 PM
Originally posted by KingpinSVT:
2 years in a row, w00t! Ill be ordering mine shortly once I figure out how many I need

BTW, looks great and thanks again for another great year of Contique car porn




I'll echo what Brian and Chris said, this is indeed an honor and I'm very happy that my car is liked by others as much as it is by me. It's great to be in such great company.

And to all who were involved and created this, they deserve a huge amount of thanks for all the time and effort they put into it.....for all of us.

-Tom
Posted By: frenchblueC2_dup1 Re: 2006 CEG Calendars - 12/18/05 08:29 PM
lookin great guys
It's too bad about the picture quality issue. I had a lot of favorites that didn't make it, but the turnout is still very nice!
Posted By: PacificTourG Re: 2006 CEG Calendars - 12/18/05 08:46 PM
Overall the calendar looks great. There are a couple pics I'm not sure about, but it still looks good.
It would be cool if there was a second version of the calendar.
Posted By: RespectTheContour Re: 2006 CEG Calendars - 12/18/05 08:56 PM
Originally posted by PacificTourGL:
Overall the calendar looks great. There are a couple pics I'm not sure about, but it still looks good.
It would be cool if there was a second version of the calendar.




+1
Posted By: R_G Re: 2006 CEG Calendars - 12/18/05 10:42 PM
Originally posted by 1314:
Ordered.




Posted By: rouar Re: 2006 CEG Calendars - 12/18/05 11:01 PM
Oh man, this looks like the best calendar yet. Not crazy about the font, but no matter ... I'll be ordering one very soon! I love those pictures!

Posted By: RespectTheContour Re: 2006 CEG Calendars - 12/18/05 11:45 PM
ill be ordering one soon, i failed to make the final cut but it will still look good on my wall thanks for all the hours guys!
Posted By: m!key Re: 2006 CEG Calendars - 12/18/05 11:52 PM
Originally posted by RawBurt:
Also some lame backgrounds.... for example, driveways.






some driveways are better than others.
Posted By: skrilla187_dup1 Re: 2006 CEG Calendars - 12/19/05 12:07 AM
Originally posted by RespectTheContour:
ill be ordering one soon, i failed to make the final cut but it will still look good on my wall thanks for all the hours guys!




x2
Posted By: wa2tuff Re: 2006 CEG Calendars - 12/19/05 12:10 AM
Originally posted by Mikey Boy:
Originally posted by RawBurt:
Also some lame backgrounds.... for example, driveways.






some driveways are better than others.




Posted By: CSVT#49 Re: 2006 CEG Calendars - 12/19/05 12:42 AM
I too think the overall turn out was excellent. Nice work guys. I just wish we would have stuck to the original requirments (eg. no houses/driveways in background). Anyhow my order is in. I can't wait to get it.

Thanks for all the hard work guys.
Posted By: Pole120 Re: 2006 CEG Calendars - 12/19/05 04:25 PM
Was there something wrong with my high-res?


Nice layout Mike, picking up two, one for each office.
Posted By: 99 red SVT Re: 2006 CEG Calendars - 12/19/05 05:05 PM
ordered...
Posted By: TourDeForce Re: 2006 CEG Calendars - 12/19/05 05:47 PM
Originally posted by 98 SE:
Oh man, this looks like the best calendar yet. I love those pictures!




I did not even submit a picture, and man, this calendar looks AWESOME anyway!

Seriously, my car is currently un-worthy of such company.

Great job to the calendar makers & the folks who got their cars featured!

Posted By: GTO Pete Re: 2006 CEG Calendars - 12/19/05 07:10 PM
To answer some questions / points raised:

Originally posted by skrilla187:
Looks great. I take it my pic was grainy maybe.



skrilla: Unfortunately, your resolution was way too low.

Originally posted by pole120:
Was there something wrong with my high-res?



Keep in mind that if you were asked for high resolution shots does not mean you made it in. There were about 15 voters who voted on about 50 pictures.

Originally posted by frenchblueC2:
lookin great guys
It's too bad about the picture quality issue. I had a lot of favorites that didn't make it, but the turnout is still very nice!



I agree and I feel badly for those indivduals. It's unfortunate, but now everyone knows that 1800x1350 is the minimum resolution.

Originally posted by RawBurt:
The good: The calendar really does look great. I love the design and text used.



Credit Mike for this - he had total control of layout and deign.

Originally posted by RawBurt:
The bad: There are alot of repeat cars from earlier years.



So what if there are repeats? So we should eliminate them even though they had the highest votes simply because they were in previous years? Can't help it that the voters find those cars/pics to be the best.

Originally posted by RawBurt:
Also some lame backgrounds.... for example, driveways.



There is one month with a driveway shot.

=Feedback on your submissions=
I have received a couple PMs politely asking why they didn't make the cut / what they can do to improve.

I will be more than happy to provide feedback to you regarding your submissions! Just shoot me a PM!!
Posted By: parkedcar Re: 2006 CEG Calendars - 12/19/05 07:26 PM
Thanks again to everyone who worked on this. All the cars look awesome. Nice to see Brian in this year. I remember him taking alot of nice pics this year and last.
I'll be ordering a few very soon.
Posted By: RespectTheContour Re: 2006 CEG Calendars - 12/19/05 07:58 PM
hey pete, was my res too low? or grainy? or just not a top contender
Posted By: Davo Re: 2006 CEG Calendars - 12/19/05 08:10 PM
Thanks to everyone involved in putting this together. Mike, the design and layout is supreme.

I ordered two, one for myself and one for the people in the building where the picture was taken.
Posted By: Mark T_dup1 Re: 2006 CEG Calendars - 12/19/05 10:22 PM
I made it onto the CEG calendar I'm chuffed to bits with this guys, many thanks for putting me on there.
I'll defo be ordering one of these, any idea of shipping to UK?
Posted By: 96BlackSE Re: 2006 CEG Calendars - 12/20/05 12:10 AM
Looks great...

Will be picking up a couple of them

Thanks to my bro and everyone who organized this!
Posted By: GTO Pete Re: 2006 CEG Calendars - 12/20/05 05:47 PM
22 CEGers have ordered calendars.

Quote:


1. RG
2. LoganB
3. tour96se
4. brapple
5. TourDeForce
6. Tisby
7. Pudmunkie
8. skrilla187
9. Rawburt
10. NVMYSVT(Crispy)
11. Pole
12. OB1
13. Star
14. Digital Slacker (Doug)
15. Posthuman63t
16. tropictour
17. mikey boy
18. 00 Sveet
19. STRYPED BS
20. 95TourSleeper
21. 5V7 Dr1v3r627
22. King0722
23. Matt R.
24. SHOTIME2669 (Mike)
25. tjbugs1
26. Mystique97 (Jason)
27. IWishIHadASVT
28. Knighter
29. Goonz SVT (Haroon)
30. Big_B
31. LUCA
32. ryanblacksvt (ryan)
33. KingpinSVT
34. SVTatGT
35. Y2KSVT
36. White99SE
37. 99 red svt
38. Rickabod
39. SoundQ SVT
40. jedssvt
41. amarv12
42. Arhethia
43. Maverik
44. LocoSCZ
45. Rishodi
46. incubusjunkie614
47. Pre98
48. Coolkuehl3
49. Muskamike
50. Guntaker (Adrian)
51. Speed Demon
52. Guitarman19853 (Ryan)
53. Tourige
54. Wa2tuff
55. BSOELMAN
56. Carrot_top
55. Tour4Reak
56. GreaseyMonkey
57. RRT_SVT
58. 99contourdriver
59. SVT_Mystique
60. owen_SVT
61. Mapoftazifosho
62. Robsdaace
63. mystiquevltwin
64. scottd60 (Scott)
65. DCL
66. snakous
67. Snake2715
68. parkedcar
69. PacificTourGL
70. really BIG fuzzy
71. tedBalog
72. ContourPower (Tim)


Posted By: ElKy Re: 2006 CEG Calendars - 12/20/05 05:50 PM
Originally posted by 2b no SVT Pete:
22 CEGers have ordered calendars.

Quote:


1. RG
2. LoganB
3. tour96se
4. brapple
5. TourDeForce
6. Tisby
7. Pudmunkie
8. skrilla187
9. Rawburt
10. NVMYSVT(Crispy)
11. Pole
12. OB1
13. Star
14. Digital Slacker (Doug)
15. Posthuman63t
16. tropictour
17. mikey boy
18. 00 Sveet
19. STRYPED BS
20. 95TourSleeper
21. 5V7 Dr1v3r627
22. King0722
23. Matt R.
24. SHOTIME2669 (Mike)
25. tjbugs1
26. Mystique97 (Jason)
27. IWishIHadASVT
28. Knighter
29. Goonz SVT (Haroon)
30. Big_B
31. LUCA
32. ryanblacksvt (ryan)
33. KingpinSVT
34. SVTatGT
35. Y2KSVT
36. White99SE
37. 99 red svt
38. Rickabod
39. SoundQ SVT
40. jedssvt
41. amarv12
42. Arhethia
43. Maverik
44. LocoSCZ
45. Rishodi
46. incubusjunkie614
47. Pre98
48. Coolkuehl3
49. Muskamike
50. Guntaker (Adrian)
51. Speed Demon
52. Guitarman19853 (Ryan)
53. Tourige
54. Wa2tuff
55. BSOELMAN
56. Carrot_top
55. Tour4Reak
56. GreaseyMonkey
57. RRT_SVT
58. 99contourdriver
59. SVT_Mystique
60. owen_SVT
61. Mapoftazifosho
62. Robsdaace
63. mystiquevltwin
64. scottd60 (Scott)
65. DCL
66. snakous
67. Snake2715
68. parkedcar
69. PacificTourGL
70. really BIG fuzzy
71. tedBalog
72. ContourPower (Tim)







so what about the other 50 on the list?
Posted By: muskamike Re: 2006 CEG Calendars - 12/20/05 07:17 PM
I just bought mine. Had trouble trying to get it to ship to a different Canadian address. It kept asking for 5 digit postal code...even though I had selected Canada.

Anyways, congradualtions guys on a great looking calander, sorry I could not be a part of it. I hope to design the next one, and maybe after I fix my car, be in it!
Posted By: AgFrost Re: 2006 CEG Calendars - 12/20/05 09:25 PM
You can add me to that loooooong list!!
Thanks for all of the hard work and including my submissions!!!! Looks GREAT!!
Posted By: m!key Re: 2006 CEG Calendars - 12/20/05 10:20 PM
i am ordering mine i am ordering mine.
Posted By: KingpinSVT Re: 2006 CEG Calendars - 12/20/05 11:08 PM
Dont worry, Im just lazy.
Posted By: Beowulf Re: 2006 CEG Calendars - 12/20/05 11:14 PM
I just hope they are still available by the end of the week.
Posted By: OB1 Re: 2006 CEG Calendars - 12/21/05 12:52 AM
Originally posted by ElKy:
Originally posted by 2b no SVT Pete:
22 CEGers have ordered calendars.

Quote:


1. RG
2. LoganB
3. tour96se
4. brapple
5. TourDeForce
6. Tisby
7. Pudmunkie
8. skrilla187
9. Rawburt
10. NVMYSVT(Crispy)
11. Pole
12. OB1
13. Star
14. Digital Slacker (Doug)
15. Posthuman63t
16. tropictour
17. mikey boy
18. 00 Sveet
19. STRYPED BS
20. 95TourSleeper
21. 5V7 Dr1v3r627
22. King0722
23. Matt R.
24. SHOTIME2669 (Mike)
25. tjbugs1
26. Mystique97 (Jason)
27. IWishIHadASVT
28. Knighter
29. Goonz SVT (Haroon)
30. Big_B
31. LUCA
32. ryanblacksvt (ryan)
33. KingpinSVT
34. SVTatGT
35. Y2KSVT
36. White99SE
37. 99 red svt
38. Rickabod
39. SoundQ SVT
40. jedssvt
41. amarv12
42. Arhethia
43. Maverik
44. LocoSCZ
45. Rishodi
46. incubusjunkie614
47. Pre98
48. Coolkuehl3
49. Muskamike
50. Guntaker (Adrian)
51. Speed Demon
52. Guitarman19853 (Ryan)
53. Tourige
54. Wa2tuff
55. BSOELMAN
56. Carrot_top
55. Tour4Reak
56. GreaseyMonkey
57. RRT_SVT
58. 99contourdriver
59. SVT_Mystique
60. owen_SVT
61. Mapoftazifosho
62. Robsdaace
63. mystiquevltwin
64. scottd60 (Scott)
65. DCL
66. snakous
67. Snake2715
68. parkedcar
69. PacificTourGL
70. really BIG fuzzy
71. tedBalog
72. ContourPower (Tim)







so what about the other 50 on the list?






Some of us haven't logged on to CEG this week, but conider mine ordered! Calender looks great guys a thousand thanks & pats on the back for the job well done!
Posted By: 00 SVEET Re: 2006 CEG Calendars - 12/21/05 02:29 AM
Just ordered mine......49 to go !!!!!
Posted By: SoundQ SVT_dup1 Re: 2006 CEG Calendars - 12/21/05 04:13 AM
I'll be ordering mine soon... but I first put out a request to my local SVTOA chapter members that don't have a Contique to see if any of them wanted one... and some of them did. I'll be ordering a few for our group very soon.

Did anyone figure out if that discount code works again this year?
Posted By: wa2tuff Re: 2006 CEG Calendars - 12/21/05 04:34 PM
Originally posted by SoundQ SVT:


Did anyone figure out if that discount code works again this year?




It's expired. After your order is complete, you are given the opportunity to provide email address's of your "friends". If you do that, they and you get $5 off your NEXT order. I suppose you could order one and then go back and order more but the shipping on the secord order would eat the $5 off.
Posted By: Mystique97 Re: 2006 CEG Calendars - 12/21/05 05:37 PM
Looks great guys, I will be ordering one soon as well, I got paid today so that helps.

Edit: Just ordered mine.
Posted By: frenchblueC2_dup1 Re: 2006 CEG Calendars - 12/21/05 06:18 PM
Originally posted by wa2tuff:
Originally posted by SoundQ SVT:


Did anyone figure out if that discount code works again this year?




It's expired. After your order is complete, you are given the opportunity to provide email address's of your "friends". If you do that, they and you get $5 off your NEXT order. I suppose you could order one and then go back and order more but the shipping on the secord order would eat the $5 off.



yeah I saw that. It said for an order for $20 or more.
Do they count shipping costs before they discount an order?
I didn't email any "friends" because I assumed that discounts get applied before shipping costs, and therefore wouldn't be helpful for anyone. Since I didn't do it, I didn't get the coupon code number.

The code I do have is for $5 off a purchase of $35 or more. code DEC25
Posted By: akrump47 Re: 2006 CEG Calendars - 12/21/05 07:22 PM
Those pictures look like they have the same cropping/bleed region issue as the '04 calendars had. How pathetic.
Posted By: GTO Pete Re: 2006 CEG Calendars - 12/21/05 07:32 PM
Originally posted by akrump47:
Those pictures look like they have the same cropping/bleed region issue as the '04 calendars had. How pathetic.



And you can tell this because you have an 06 calendar in your hands? That's why a small white border was put in (just like 2005) - to prevent what happened in 2004. If anyone has any print quality isses, contact Cafepress - they should replace them free of charge.

If you can find someplace other than cafepress to do this, feel free to suggest or take on the 2007 CEG Calendar.

It's pretty sad that those who didn't make the cut are the ones bitching the loudest.
Posted By: todras_dup1 Re: 2006 CEG Calendars - 12/21/05 07:39 PM
Originally posted by akrump47:
Those pictures look like they have the same cropping/bleed region issue as the '04 calendars had. How pathetic.




Looks like it's time to pull out the for Austin.
Posted By: akrump47 Re: 2006 CEG Calendars - 12/21/05 07:45 PM
Originally posted by 2b no SVT Pete:
didn't make the cut are the ones bitching the loudest.




Oh please - you of all people should know better than to stoop to such low comments. I said NOTHING about not making the cut in my post.

Perhaps you didnt like the wording of my post but all the pictures in this thread and on Cafepress site are shown badly cropped. What else am I to judge by before buying the calendar? But in any case thanks for clearing up that issue.
Posted By: Davo Re: 2006 CEG Calendars - 12/21/05 07:48 PM
Originally posted by akrump47:
the pictures in this thread and on Cafepress site are shown badly cropped.



That's the way they're supposed to be.
Posted By: parkedcar Re: 2006 CEG Calendars - 12/21/05 07:48 PM
Actually i think the names being cut off was the effect mike was going for.
I think it all looks very well done.
I'll be ordering mine as soon as some $$ clears.
Posted By: BrApple_dup1 Re: 2006 CEG Calendars - 12/21/05 08:03 PM
mine were delivered today, I will take a look when I get home, I was pleased with the two last year and I am sure I will be again this year


I will agree at first it was weird that the names were cropped off the image until I noticed that the user name is on the image but much smaller, I agree I think the effact works
Posted By: GTO Pete Re: 2006 CEG Calendars - 12/21/05 09:20 PM
Originally posted by akrump47:
Perhaps you didnt like the wording of my post but all the pictures in this thread and on Cafepress site are shown badly cropped. What else am I to judge by before buying the calendar? But in any case thanks for clearing up that issue.



Yes, your wording is extremely poor - especially when you throw in "...pathetic. ". Was that really necessary? How else would anyone take it other than it being flamebait? Am I not allowed to retort in the same level you posted?

Understand where I'm coming from:
1. I don't own a Contour
2. I don't make money on the calendar
3. I didn't have much time to do it, but I did anyway
4. Ray, Mike and myself spent a lot of time and effort to produce 06
5. I don't see anyone else stepping up to do anything like this

So when people decide to bash it, I tend to get a little defensive. Hence the comment in the first post asking people hold criticisms to themselves - buy it or move on.

And my proposal still stands to you or anyone else:
1. If you can find a better place to do it at this price, let's try it.
2. If you want to take on the making of 2007, I'd be more than happy to pass it on.
Posted By: akrump47 Re: 2006 CEG Calendars - 12/21/05 10:15 PM
Point taken - sorry for coming across like a dick then. All is good.
Posted By: BrApple_dup1 Re: 2006 CEG Calendars - 12/21/05 10:32 PM
I would like to say again the calendar came out great, thanks to everyone again
Posted By: m!key Re: 2006 CEG Calendars - 12/21/05 11:32 PM
as far as the design of the calendar goes, i wanted to use that script font because it is a great contrast to the hard metal lines of the cars. design is about contrast. to use this font at lets say 10-12pts for the members names just didnt work out. it looked like little scribbles on the page. i instead blew the names up huge and ran them off the page for a couple reasons.

reason one is that we are not able to design the dates portion which come at the bottom of the composition when you are looking at the calendar open. the names running off the pictures pulls the bottom portion into the design of the top. it runs off the pictures and appears to run onto the dates portion. the dates portion is white so your eye almost completes the letters of the name even though they are not really there.

reason two is that the names being cut off turns them into a graphic element and they dont function as names anymore. this helps reinforce reason one. this too is why the name is repeated on each composition in a legable font.
i dont expect for everyone to like the designs i do that is just not possible. i design because i love to design. i do my very best to make something that is pleasing to the eye and makes the viewer want to find out for themselves why things are the way they are.

when i show people compositions i do i like to ask them why they think things are the way they are. i like feedback from viewers as long as it is contructive. take time to really notice things and see a new world come alive right in front of your eyes that was there all along.
Posted By: SoundQ SVT_dup1 Re: 2006 CEG Calendars - 12/21/05 11:47 PM
Originally posted by frenchblueC2:
Originally posted by wa2tuff:
Originally posted by SoundQ SVT:


Did anyone figure out if that discount code works again this year?




It's expired. After your order is complete, you are given the opportunity to provide email address's of your "friends". If you do that, they and you get $5 off your NEXT order. I suppose you could order one and then go back and order more but the shipping on the secord order would eat the $5 off.



yeah I saw that. It said for an order for $20 or more.
Do they count shipping costs before they discount an order?
I didn't email any "friends" because I assumed that discounts get applied before shipping costs, and therefore wouldn't be helpful for anyone. Since I didn't do it, I didn't get the coupon code number.

The code I do have is for $5 off a purchase of $35 or more. code DEC25





I'll try to use that code when I order. I'm going to be ordering like 10 of them (only 2 for me) so any discount helps.

Thanks!

Oh, and I definitely appreciate the effort put forth by all involved in putting this calendar together. Thank you all very much!
Posted By: Davo Re: 2006 CEG Calendars - 12/22/05 02:07 AM
Originally posted by Mikey Boy:
as far as the design of the calendar goes, i wanted to use that script font because it is a great contrast to the hard metal lines of the cars. design is about contrast. to use this font at lets say 10-12pts for the members names just didnt work out. it looked like little scribbles on the page. i instead blew the names up huge and ran them off the page for a couple reasons.

reason one is that we are not able to design the dates portion which come at the bottom of the composition when you are looking at the calendar open. the names running off the pictures pulls the bottom portion into the design of the top. it runs off the pictures and appears to run onto the dates portion. the dates portion is white so your eye almost completes the letters of the name even though they are not really there.

reason two is that the names being cut off turns them into a graphic element and they dont function as names anymore. this helps reinforce reason one. this too is why the name is repeated on each composition in a legable font.
i dont expect for everyone to like the designs i do that is just not possible. i design because i love to design. i do my very best to make something that is pleasing to the eye and makes the viewer want to find out for themselves why things are the way they are.

when i show people compositions i do i like to ask them why they think things are the way they are. i like feedback from viewers as long as it is contructive. take time to really notice things and see a new world come alive right in front of your eyes that was there all along.



So yeah, I think Mike knows what he's talking about.
Posted By: SoundQ SVT_dup1 Re: 2006 CEG Calendars - 12/22/05 02:55 AM
10 calendars ordered!

Posted By: R_G Re: 2006 CEG Calendars - 12/22/05 04:31 AM
That's what I am talkin' about
Posted By: Tourige Re: 2006 CEG Calendars - 12/22/05 06:29 AM
Shipping sucks. I hate living in Canada.
Posted By: Frosty Re: 2006 CEG Calendars - 12/22/05 05:17 PM
Awesome Job this year guys! I wasn't able to get in last year, but i just placed my order for 2. The calendar looks amazing and I love the technique used on the photos. Absolutely brilliant. Nice work and can't wait to get em so i can put one up in my office!
Posted By: skrilla187_dup1 Re: 2006 CEG Calendars - 12/23/05 07:19 PM
Just picked mine up today since I got a unexpected holiday bonus from my summer internship!
Posted By: Geddup Noise Re: 2006 CEG Calendars - 12/27/05 07:00 AM
They look GREAT! I just bought mine! Congratulations guys!
Posted By: Davo Re: 2006 CEG Calendars - 12/27/05 04:01 PM
I just got my calendars. I looked through one of them, and there are no printing problems like some said they had last year. They are absolutely beautiful!
Posted By: GTO Pete Re: 2006 CEG Calendars - 12/27/05 04:09 PM
Originally posted by Davo:
I just got my calendars. I looked through one of them, and there are no printing problems like some said they had last year. They are absolutely beautiful!



Great to hear!

Only 30 orders...
Posted By: m!key Re: 2006 CEG Calendars - 12/27/05 04:45 PM
i am glad everyone likes them. puts a on my face.

"Only 30 orders... "

make that 31.
Posted By: Goonz SVT Re: 2006 CEG Calendars - 12/27/05 05:37 PM
I got mine today..it also put a on my face


but seeing Davo's car for january (my b-day month) didnt make me so happy haha jp..awesome job guys
Posted By: Guitarman19853 Re: 2006 CEG Calendars - 12/27/05 10:22 PM
Just got mine today! Looks great and congrats to everyone whos car is in it. I'm going to start earlier this year to try and get some good pictures for next years calendar
Posted By: LUCA_dup1 Re: 2006 CEG Calendars - 12/28/05 02:38 AM
Ordered mine.
Posted By: skrilla187_dup1 Re: 2006 CEG Calendars - 12/28/05 05:50 AM
Just got the email that its on its way!
Posted By: RespectTheContour Re: 2006 CEG Calendars - 12/29/05 01:30 AM
just placed my order...i procrastinate, what of it?
Posted By: CSVT1214 Re: 2006 CEG Calendars - 12/29/05 08:43 AM
Just ordered mine.

Can't wait to get it.
Posted By: Mark T_dup1 Re: 2006 CEG Calendars - 12/29/05 09:38 AM
Mine arrived today, nice one guys. Definately think February is the best month though
Posted By: ElKy Re: 2006 CEG Calendars - 12/29/05 12:14 PM
ordered mine today.


Posted By: OB1 Re: 2006 CEG Calendars - 12/29/05 10:27 PM
Got mine yesterday, thanks again for all the hard work that went into the calender & the cars in it! I almost cried it was so beautiful! Mikey boy was holding down my month, Mikey & May both rock!
Posted By: Mystique97 Re: 2006 CEG Calendars - 12/31/05 03:06 AM
Got mine yesterday, one word....NIIIIIIIIICE.
Looks great guys.
Posted By: Beowulf Re: 2006 CEG Calendars - 01/03/06 10:16 PM
Being broke sucks. Friday needs to come in a hurry.
Posted By: GTO Pete 2006 CEG Calendars - COUPON CODE - 01/05/06 04:52 AM
50 orders placed!

Order more than 1 calendar and use coupon code: BEARERMETHOD to receive $5 off. (Expires Jan 11th)
Posted By: muskamike Re: 2006 CEG Calendars - 01/05/06 05:12 PM
Recieved mine yesterday. The gf called me at work to tell me it was in, so I actually went home on my lunch to check it out. So sexy, and hot. I hope I can fix my SVT back up, and be in the calander for next year.

Congrats to everyone involved.
Posted By: LUCA_dup1 Re: 2006 CEG Calendars - 01/05/06 09:40 PM
Got mine today. Very nice!

Congratulations to everyone whose cars made it into the calendar! You all have very nice rides.

To everyone involved with the process of making this calendar happen again this year, thank you! A job well done!
Originally posted by Troll Pete:
50 orders placed!

Order more than 1 calendar and use coupon code: BEARERMETHOD to receive $5 off. (Expires Jan 11th)




is 50 a lot or were you hoping for more?
Posted By: Davo Re: 2006 CEG Calendars - COUPON CODE - 01/06/06 04:24 PM
Originally posted by RespectTheContour:
is 50 a lot or were you hoping for more?



There were over 70 people that said they were going to buy calendars. I don't know if '50 orders' means 50 different people ordered calendars or that there were 50 calendars sold; but either way, there are a few people who said they were going to buy calendars who haven't. If he's referring to number of calendars ordered, then there are A LOT of people who haven't ordered that said they would. One guy bought 10, and I bought 2 and wasn't even on the list, so that's a lot of names on that list without calendars.
Posted By: SVTStuntin Re: 2006 CEG Calendars - COUPON CODE - 01/06/06 09:48 PM
Just got my calendar today and man it is SWEET!! Congrats to all who's car is in there, they all are tight rides Great job to all that worked on the project, its awesome!!!
Posted By: Tourige Re: 2006 CEG Calendars - COUPON CODE - 01/07/06 04:38 AM
Still havent gotten mine.. still waiting.. and waiting..
Posted By: CSVT1214 Re: 2006 CEG Calendars - COUPON CODE - 01/07/06 04:41 AM
I got mine today. Looks awesome! I love it.

Just gotta figure out where I'm gonna put it.
Posted By: skrilla187_dup1 Re: 2006 CEG Calendars - COUPON CODE - 01/07/06 10:41 PM
Originally posted by Tourige:
Still havent gotten mine.. still waiting.. and waiting..




Yeah same with me. I called them up today since I ordered on the 23rd. They are shipping me on UPS and said if I get my other one via USPS to just return to sender.
got mine today, looks awesome, nice work to all involved
Posted By: Tourige Re: 2006 CEG Calendars - COUPON CODE - 01/10/06 10:26 PM
Got mine today, looks good. June (or maybe july) one of the two, the one with the T-red contour. i dunno not really Calender worthy, just my .02
Posted By: Matt R_dup1 Re: 2006 CEG Calendars - COUPON CODE - 01/11/06 12:57 AM
How long will these be available for? I need to wait for some paychecks to come in before I can get one.
Posted By: SoundQ SVT_dup1 Re: 2006 CEG Calendars - COUPON CODE - 01/11/06 03:30 AM
Originally posted by Tourige:
Got mine today, looks good. June (or maybe july) one of the two, the one with the T-red contour. i dunno not really Calender worthy, just my .02




Posted By: Tourige Re: 2006 CEG Calendars - COUPON CODE - 01/11/06 04:50 AM
Originally posted by SoundQ SVT:
Originally posted by Tourige:
Got mine today, looks good. June (or maybe july) one of the two, the one with the T-red contour. i dunno not really Calender worthy, just my .02









dont get me wrong, the car is nice, i mean its better than mine i just dont think the picture was calender worthy.

After looking at it again it would be a Great shot if the Front licence plate cover wa taken off.
Posted By: RRT_SVT Re: 2006 CEG Calendars - COUPON CODE - 01/11/06 09:19 AM
i just ordered mine jeje my wife is gone to kill me
Posted By: GTO Pete Re: 2006 CEG Calendars - COUPON CODE - 01/11/06 02:42 PM
Originally posted by Matt R:
How long will these be available for? I need to wait for some paychecks to come in before I can get one.



I'm not entirely sure Matt. You may want to shoot them an email and ask.

And why do you need "some paychecks"? Do you only make $10 a week? (j/k)
Posted By: snakous Re: 2006 CEG Calendars - COUPON CODE - 01/12/06 07:49 PM
Well they're still available for brokearses like myself who just ordered it today.

Posted By: Y2KSVT Re: 2006 CEG Calendars - COUPON CODE - 01/12/06 08:19 PM
Forgot to mention that I received my calendar this week. The quality is great, the featured cars are very deserving, and everyone involved in making it possible did an awesome job!

Mark
Posted By: skrilla187_dup1 Re: 2006 CEG Calendars - COUPON CODE - 01/12/06 08:20 PM
I just got mine yesterday. They 2 day air'd me one since my other one never came here for some reason. Looks great!
Posted By: Matt R_dup1 Re: 2006 CEG Calendars - COUPON CODE - 01/12/06 08:44 PM
Originally posted by GTO Pete:
Originally posted by Matt R:
How long will these be available for? I need to wait for some paychecks to come in before I can get one.



I'm not entirely sure Matt. You may want to shoot them an email and ask.

And why do you need "some paychecks"? Do you only make $10 a week? (j/k)




Lol. Because of the winter break in school, I haven't had a job, and I've been taking a winter class, and my next check doesn't come till next week. Therefore, I have almost no money and need it for stuff like food and gas. I'll shoot them an email, thanks Pete.
Posted By: GTO Pete Re: 2006 CEG Calendars - COUPON CODE - 01/12/06 09:13 PM
Originally posted by Matt R:
Originally posted by GTO Pete:
Originally posted by Matt R:
How long will these be available for? I need to wait for some paychecks to come in before I can get one.



I'm not entirely sure Matt. You may want to shoot them an email and ask.

And why do you need "some paychecks"? Do you only make $10 a week? (j/k)




Lol. Because of the winter break in school, I haven't had a job, and I've been taking a winter class, and my next check doesn't come till next week. Therefore, I have almost no money and need it for stuff like food and gas. I'll shoot them an email, thanks Pete.



Solution:
Walk and skip one meal per day.
Posted By: Beowulf Re: 2006 CEG Calendars - COUPON CODE - 01/13/06 01:12 AM
Originally posted by RespectTheContour:
Originally posted by Troll Pete:
50 orders placed!

Order more than 1 calendar and use coupon code: BEARERMETHOD to receive $5 off. (Expires Jan 11th)




is 50 a lot or were you hoping for more?




Damn, missed it by one day.
Posted By: KingpinSVT Re: 2006 CEG Calendars - 01/13/06 03:28 AM
Finally ordered mine. Forgot about it, oops!
Posted By: RRT_SVT Re: 2006 CEG Calendars - 01/14/06 08:31 PM
just received mine awesome quality i like a lot thanks contour.org staff
Posted By: m!key Re: 2006 CEG Calendars - 01/15/06 09:37 PM
i am not part of the staff.
Posted By: Tourige Re: 2006 CEG Calendars - 01/15/06 10:02 PM
Originally posted by Mikey Boy:
i am not part of the staff.




I likey your car mikey
Posted By: RRT_SVT Re: 2006 CEG Calendars - 01/15/06 10:12 PM
Originally posted by Mikey Boy:
i am not part of the staff.




jeje thanks all for share the pics of his cars is the first time i buy something from a car club and i happy with the calendar because i see a lot ob job from his cars i am happy to be in the contour.org i hope someday my car would be in a calendar jeje
Posted By: m!key Re: 2006 CEG Calendars - 01/16/06 12:52 AM
thanks. the calendar is full of great cars and there are a lot more cars that could have made it. we as a community have some of the best looking cars on the road. i really believe it.
Posted By: Rodewaryer Re: 2006 CEG Calendars - 01/17/06 11:09 AM
Ordered 2, didn't even have to wait for payday, (does that make me rich?) and I DON"T EVEN HAVE A CONTOUR!! Hey, they should make great gifts for those Contour owners with 'almost' everything, right? :-)

Now we just need 1/43 models......
Posted By: RRT_SVT Re: 2006 CEG Calendars - 01/17/06 10:39 PM
Originally posted by Rodewaryer:
Ordered 2, didn't even have to wait for payday, (does that make me rich?) and I DON"T EVEN HAVE A CONTOUR!! Hey, they should make great gifts for those Contour owners with 'almost' everything, right? :-)

Now we just need 1/43 models......




yes the problem never did that
Posted By: RespectTheContour Re: 2006 CEG Calendars - 01/24/06 12:33 AM
so pete how many actually got ordered this year?
Posted By: KingpinSVT Re: 2006 CEG Calendars - 01/24/06 12:55 AM
How many days did folks have to wait to get theirs? Mine still hasnt arrived, and soon it will be two weeks.
Posted By: skrilla187_dup1 Re: 2006 CEG Calendars - 01/24/06 01:02 AM
Originally posted by KingpinSVT:
How many days did folks have to wait to get theirs? Mine still hasnt arrived, and soon it will be two weeks.




I had them send me a new one! My other one never even came in!
Posted By: GTO Pete Re: 2006 CEG Calendars - 01/24/06 03:02 PM
Originally posted by RespectTheContour:
so pete how many actually got ordered this year?



55 orders, 73 calendars.

Not too bad. A little less than last year IIRC.
Posted By: auiotour Re: 2006 CEG Calendars - 01/29/06 05:10 AM
Just ordered 1 for work. Everyone loves my car. Now they can love all your cars too!
Posted By: jedssvt_dup1 Re: 2006 CEG Calendars - 01/30/06 05:30 PM
Just got my calendar last Friday.
I�m very pleased with my purchase.
Wonderful quality and composition.
This is my first CEG calendar purchase,
but I�m sure it wont be my last.
Thanks to every one involved.
Posted By: ellmers95 Re: 2006 CEG Calendars - 02/20/06 04:49 PM
Are these calenders still available???
Posted By: LUCA_dup1 Re: 2006 CEG Calendars - 02/20/06 06:18 PM
Originally posted by ellmers95:
Are these calenders still available???




I just checked the website for you and they are still available.
Posted By: ellmers95 Re: 2006 CEG Calendars - 02/20/06 08:52 PM
I just ordered one a few hours ago. I cannot wait to get it now.
Posted By: GTO Pete Re: 2006 CEG Calendars - 03/23/06 05:30 PM
I've received a few PMs asking me if I have any calendars left.

Please read the first post in this thread to buy from CafePress!

I'm not sure how much longer they will be available.
Posted By: Tourige Re: 2006 CEG Calendars - 03/23/06 05:31 PM
when do we start doing the 07 calender?
Posted By: RawBurt Re: 2006 CEG Calendars - 03/23/06 05:33 PM
I ordered one earlier this week.
Posted By: BrApple_dup1 Re: 2006 CEG Calendars - 03/23/06 08:32 PM
Originally posted by Tourige:
when do we start doing the 07 calender?





take pictures all year to have them ready ...
Posted By: Tourige Re: 2006 CEG Calendars - 03/23/06 09:56 PM
Originally posted by BrApple:
Originally posted by Tourige:
when do we start doing the 07 calender?





take pictures all year to have them ready ...




ohhh dont worry about that, i even have winter pics
Posted By: SoundQ SVT_dup1 Re: 2006 CEG Calendars - 03/23/06 11:04 PM
Originally posted by Tourige:
Originally posted by BrApple:
Originally posted by Tourige:
when do we start doing the 07 calender?





take pictures all year to have them ready ...




ohhh dont worry about that, i even have winter pics




I just got a new Canon S2IS 5.0 megapixel camera (well, ok my wife did, but she doesn't know how to use it yet) so I'll be taking and submitting some higher quality pics this year.

Posted By: Tourige Re: 2006 CEG Calendars - 03/24/06 07:12 AM
Originally posted by SoundQ SVT:
Originally posted by Tourige:
Originally posted by BrApple:
Originally posted by Tourige:
when do we start doing the 07 calender?





take pictures all year to have them ready ...




ohhh dont worry about that, i even have winter pics




I just got a new Canon S2IS 5.0 megapixel camera (well, ok my wife did, but she doesn't know how to use it yet) so I'll be taking and submitting some higher quality pics this year.






i still got my 7.0MP nikon

i want a 20DV or whatever they are, the crazy good cameras.
Posted By: RRT_SVT Re: 2006 CEG Calendars - 08/07/06 08:12 AM
will my hp 4.1 mp work for a calendar pics??

Posted By: TourDeForce Re: 2006 CEG Calendars - 08/07/06 01:12 PM
Yes, you have plenty of MPs with that camera. Will work fine if the optics are decent and there are not obvious electronic 'artifacts' in the pictures.

Posted By: RespectTheContour Re: 2006 CEG Calendars - 08/12/06 12:55 AM
im all amp'd up for this '07 campaign myself, haha, so sad
Posted By: TourDeForce Re: 2006 CEG Calendars - 08/12/06 01:43 PM
I'm thinkin' there may be a south Florida entry for consideration in the '07 calendar too....
Posted By: ChattavegasSE_dup1 Re: 2006 CEG Calendars - 08/12/06 02:32 PM
Originally posted by TourDeForce:
I'm thinkin' there may be a south Florida entry for consideration in the '07 calendar too....



'Bout time. Jim - maybe the SECEG can steal October for a group shot?
Posted By: TourDeForce Re: 2006 CEG Calendars - 08/12/06 04:59 PM
Originally posted by ChattavegasSE:
Originally posted by TourDeForce:
I'm thinkin' there may be a south Florida entry for consideration in the '07 calendar too....



'Bout time. Jim - maybe the SECEG can steal October for a group shot?




That'll be up to you guys at this point Eric. I still got too much goin' on down here & I don't think I'll be able to attend. I'm sure Roger will be happy to line everybody up for an early morning sunrise shot in the mist at the dam overlook or sup'm like that. Maybe at sunset by the lake - similar shot to what we took at the spring run.
Posted By: ChattavegasSE_dup1 Re: 2006 CEG Calendars - 08/12/06 05:08 PM
Y'ain't comin? Aw shucks, Jim. Am I gonna be the only Contour at the Contour meet?
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