it was a just an idea,,,,now i think its great

[choppa]

i was sitting back at the office a few weeks back,,,when low and behold,, an old rep who i haven't seen for a while popped in to say hi,, and try and sell me more of is wares,,,,

he showed me all the new variety's,, and a quick call to the cheque signer,, and he had an order for 2000 units

THEN,, i asked what sort of damage would occur for a smaller run,,

one with pic's maybe,,,,one with info relevant,,,one with pride,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

his response,,""get an idea of no's,,,and he'll look after me""

SO,, i pm'ed a few of you to get your thoughts,,,then i pm'ed/emailed steve,, (still waiting to hear from steve),,to get the feeling if old choppa was on a winner or not

SO FAR ITS UNAMINOUS,,,,CHOPPA HAS DONE WELL,,

I NOW NEED WHAT YOU ALL THINK OF IT,,,AND STEVES BLESSING,,

what is this idea i hear you yell,,

our very own AUSFISH CALENDAR,,,

at first i thought,,, a pic per page/per month,,,,,or a general pic,, with 12 months of the year,,,or a general pic with individual months,, that will allow enough room to place up and coming events,,tides,,emergency no's and so forth

the answers to my pm's have been great,,and i thank those concerned,,

SO WHAT DO YOU THINK,,, if you want me to get costings to pass onto steve,, voice your say,,

(a certain member has asked if NUDE shots are going to be required,,,ahhhhh na)

choppa

the mods might make this a sticky,,,,,,,,,or they may remove it???????????????

[marlinqld]

Do it choppa.... great idea mate i'll take one

[NeilD]

Sounds like a great idea. If we could get some of the great shots that have been posted over the years (ith members permission) it would make a blockbuster. Even better if any profits went back into developing resources like FADS, artis or stocking.

Neil

[Bundy_Burp]

Sounds great put me down for one .
As long as there isnt a nude nugget centre fold that is . ;D

[Big_unit]

Its a cracker of an idea chop chop, you have excelled.

Cheers
James

[Lucky_Phill]

You have done well, Choppa !

Seeing as you have had the idea, how about 12 pics and maybe some sort of comp to get the best ones up there. They'd have to be of fish I suppose. No Nudes and No Lycra's ::) ;D ;)

Sticky complete. !

Cheers Phill

[finding_time]

How about matching the months to type of fish captures eg. Oct- awoonga barra, June- snapper, March- big spanish ,April- blue marlin, july -bream etc.


Ian

[Angla]

It sounds like a good idea.

I would like to be surprised by the pics.

Maybe a small committee of like minded people with some flair for photography could be in the select few and we would be guaranteed some great shots to while away the months

Could there be a hidden section with some spot X's.

IMHO.... a great idea

Angla

[Great_White]

Sound great Choppa, If cost are reasonable I think it's a "winner winner chicken dinner" ;D ;D ;D

Could even look at some corporate type sponsorship say 12 of those companies that most support ausfish, 1 for each month. I am sure people like sundown, 4BC etc etc would jump at the chance.

They could advertise a monthly special in the form of a coupon so the get some business backfrom ausfish members ;)

Not trying to take over it's your baby, just can't help myself after 20 yr's in sales & marketing.

Peter :D

[jim_bream]

I'll take 3:
shed
house
dad overseas!

Great idea, but all my glamour shots are still at the photo-shop after that accident with the vasoline and the lens.....

jim

[jim_bream]

I just had another blinding idea... ;D
(No that was Bundy) :-?

An Ausfish ADVENTcalendar.
For the days leading up to chrissie you open your little calendar-door and hey presto!- one morning it might be a SP, one morning it might be a little hardbody- YOU JUST DON'T KNOW WHAT YOU'RE GONNA GET!!
Great way for companies to get on borard as well....
Right, now Bundy is making her presence known.
Couch time....
:P

[puks]

i think its a fantastic idea choppa

sure my skipper agrees at least two for us
one for the home and one for my uncle back in germany whos a keen fisho in the canals in germanys rhur region and when he was younger deep sea fishing in the northsea

great chrissie pressie ;)

[iank]

Top idea there choppa, count us in for one or two.
Cheers Ian and Her

[Got_the_Fever]

Fantastic idea Choppa, you have had a great idea. We will take 2 at least as my deckie stated before. NO sorry make that 3, i forgot about my dad. I know he would like one. Keep us informed mate, im wrapped in the idea.

Kel

[timddo]

Mate, if it's an ausfish calender, need lunar calender, plus tide times, fish sizes, Best time to fish and date to fish and maybe some lycra.

[Commodore]

Choppa, great idea i'll take 2 ;)

[maztez]

Wot a great idea CHOPPA. ;D ;D.BREJEN and I will order for sure ..maybe proceeds go to STEVE to help with the costs associated in keeping this fab site running for all of us to enjoy ;)
cheers Terry

[Got_the_Fever]

Terry that is a great idea, maybe if the profits go to steve to help with running costs and if there is any left over it could go into a special fund to help organise some M&G's in the future. Just a side thought on your idea.

Kel [smiley=2vrolijk_08.gif]

[Fishing_Widow]

Great idea Choppa,

As iank said we will take one or two.

Cheers,

Nomes

[revs57]

I'm in for sure...great idea....fish of the month pic...info, season etc etc and perhaps a recipie or two...

[wayne_cook]

why not.it sounds like a winner

[2DKnBJ]

Your on a winner Choppa.
Count me in for a couple.

Cheers Dazza

[Louis]

Good idea.

Put me down for two.




Louis

[fish2eat]

Good idea, but way too late Choppa, there's only 5 months of the year left ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

[where_is_dave]

GR8 idea, I'm in for two.

Like the ideas of fish for the month with tips, rigs, recipes etc.

Dave.

[choppa]

thanks one and all,,,, for your comments and also for your commitment towards the idea,,,

i now these things will be like hotcakes,,, but what i need is your input on what will make this stand out,,, and more importantly,,, what you would like to see in it,,

i have had some GREAT ideas,,,, i have had some NOT SO GREAT ideas,, (mostly funny though)

i still have to have the blessing from steve,,, but i think if we all pool together,, and construct it so it becomes a regular item,, we are all in a win/win situation,,,

the most favored so far are for; INFORMATION TO INCLUDE

tides
moon phases
emergency no's/ and space to write down other ausfish members no's
regular event,,,,m&g,,,comp dates

ON THE CALENDER,,, so far its 90% towards a pic per month style opposed to a general pic with 12 months of the year style,,

this will then lead us into,, whether we have a mosiac pic,, to cram as much input into it from everyone,, or a topical pic per month,,(there has to be a library filled twice over of favorite pics both current and past from all of us out there)

my request up front is simple,,, if it goes ahead GREAT,,,, but it remains AUSFISH

it was just my idea,, to get it rolling,,, i'll do all the legwork,, but the final stamp comes from steve,,,,

at this stage,,, to answer any forthcoming query,,, sponsors haven't been looked at,,,simply because i think they do enough already,,,but when the crunch comes,,who knows

again,,,just me thinking out loud,,,but keep the ideas coming,,

ohh by the way,,, i got a pm asking if a newbie can contribute towards this,,,i answered fairl harshly by saying,,,,,,,,YES,,,,,YOUR A MEMBER TOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!,,,,sorry

[Got_the_Fever]

My wife and I have just been talking about this, we have come up with an idea. Maybe it should be with alternating months of freshwater and saltwater fishing(we cant leave out our freshwater bretheren out). What fish is the most prevailent during that month. With a caption underneath with size and bag limits. The moon phases etc could be on the date itself.

Kel and Anya

[Bundy_Burp]

If you are going to go to the trouble of putting both fresh and salt water info into the calender you may as well just bring out two calenders I for one dont really need the fresh water info and I personally think the space could be better used .
Just my two cents worth .

[fieldy]

fantastic idea mate
put me down for one

[DNO40]

I'll take a couple.


DNO

[PinHead]

bugger the fish info on each month..I vote for a boat with an attractive figurehead on each one for every month..boat in the background of course.

[MyEscape]

I'd be in for a couple myself.

But, really, as long as they as fair dinkum fishing photos. Not some bimbo holding a fish. Might sound boring, but really.

Steve

[whykickacatalong]

Perhaps adding somewhere on the page a member pic and bio every month. If you are looking at using the pics taken by members then maybe the photographer could have their info added at the bottom.

[choppa]

just had news emailed that we are in the running from the print shop,,,awaiting now to hear from all of you!!!!!!!!!!

to print either a pic per page,,,or a mosaic style is no probs as long as pics are clear,,,""crisp"" and BELONG to you,,,

i have at this stage asked for,,,,pricing on a BOOK style calendar,,,pic above,,,dates below,,

dates to show moon phase,,(i have left tidal info out,,,simply because this changes from area to area)
and enough room to jot in memo's,, and relevant daily info

additional data requirements are now open,,,,,,please yell our thoughts
pics,,,,please yell your thoughts,,,,,,,,,

i am reserving the cover,,,and back cover for steve's thoughts,,,,and a sample is being drated as i write to supply

agin i stress,,, this is just an idea,,, if you want it to happen,,, don't be shy,,, voice your thoughts,,,post a couple of pics,,,

lets see were it goes,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,choppa

[Sea-Dog]

What about April - Something like pic of Grinner or Toadie or other trash species. :-?::)

Maybe just a little pic for the 1st

[puks]

Yes you are prob right about tide times.

puks

[Bundy_Burp]

Chopper it would appear that a lot of the questions here are about knots , general rigging of baits and rods maybe a different knot each month somewhere on each page or on the the back of each page some info on rigging of baits and the such .
Only a thought

Bundy

[Got_the_Fever]

Hey Choppa. I think the pic per month is the way to go. With maybe moon phases on the calender with the important dates of the year marked. eg. Boat shows, tackle shows etc. Im sure everyone here will have better ideas than myself but I hope this is a start.

Kel [smiley=2vrolijk_08.gif]

[manchild]

I can help you out with a few shots of me in a pink tutu ;Dor would you prefer g-string shots? :P enerG-string that is
George
seriously its a great idea, i hope it gets a green light

[Got_the_Fever]

George I dont know that I want to imagine you prancing around on a roof in a pink tutu. (although you would get a lot of free advertising in the paper lol)

Kel [smiley=2vrolijk_08.gif]

[Bundy_Burp]

Ok one more suggestion for the calender no G-STRINGS and NO TuTus

Bundy

[Slient]

brillant idea...
How about add up the predicated best fishing time with tide and moon as you spoke...

Choppa you should make some commission... ;)

Silent

[marlinqld]

;) ;D Anyone game to dangle a placcy in a pic LOL :P :o ::) ;)

[bidkev]

Chop, to get the ball rolling with the pics, how about asking members to submit on this thread?

They would have to be within 100k for publishing here, but the "master" pic held by the submitter for possible later printing would have to be at least 2 megs and preferably 3, would it not, for the scanner/printer to produce reasonable quality?

"Stock" pics of the fisho holding his catch can be seen on any fishing mag, so it may well be more novel to try a different approach re the pics........images of all that fishing entails......the happy kid with his fish.....sea scapes.......pics epitomising the mateship that arises from fishing......something like the atmosphere that this site creates. That is not to dismiss the idea of the fisho with his catch entirely though. Just an idea........me thinking outside the square ::)

A deadline for submissions, a shortlist picked by yourself and ausfish, then a final poll of the members as to which 12 pics, so that they get a say in what goes on the calendar. It may be too much work and clog the site a bit..I don't know?

If there are any members pics that have good content, but are under or over exposed or have flare, or other poor technical quality, then I may be able to fix 'em up to an acceptable standard, although I think the film planner at the printers would be able to do that or at least tell you if a pic could be reproduced to acceptable printing quality.....they probably do it in house, as they did when I was in the business.

kev

[choppa]

and i think kev you have hit the nail on the head exactly,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

encapulating the input HAS to come from the site,,,and hence why i thought a mosaic style arrangement would allow ALL members who input would then have ownership in some way or another,,,

but hey,,,if mosaic/pic per page/or whatever,, is wanted,, then so it shall be

your thoughts also on showing pics here is also great,,, so let the game begin

any newbies that require assistance in posting pics please yell,,,

(BUT please remember one and all,,pics must belong to you,,,,)

[Sea-Dog]

What to do with leftovers after filleting flathead.
(Taken in Port Phillip Bay on a disposable camera)

[jim_farrell]

So chop, at last count I have you printing fifteen versions.
Saltwater
Freshwater
Salt and fresh
With girls
Without girls
With tu- tu
Without tu-tu
With plastics
Without plastics
With seals
Without seals
Recipies
Fish of the month
Mosaic
Knots, rigs, gps marks,tides,solunar peaks, comps, emergency no.,member bio, boat and tackle shows, my wifes birthday.............

;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Just kidding mate. Just summerising suggestions. I'll take one.

[wetnwild11]

Hey choppa, ya got me for a couple
Eric

[puks]

kingtins idea ist great not just fish but everything around it
apart from emptybeerbottles and rods and reel pics

and come to think of it
that mosaic style would make sense so everyone (who puts htem in) can have their pic in the calender to make it truly a ausfish calender

even some funny ones (love the one with the seal thats so great )

i wish we had some good pics i would post them no worries


this is exciting http://server1.webkicks.de/michelle/replacer/Baby0018.gif


regards anya

[Bundy_Burp]

So far I am amazed at all the ideas if this calender is able to incorperate the best of the ideas here its going to possible be one of if not the best calender in OZ and I'm sure there wont be any problems selling it .

Bundy 8-)

[Got_the_Fever]

I would think that once it is done some of the sponsors of ausfish would probably be willing to help sell them as well. It would radically increase membership here as well, although we do have a big population already. Just an idea.


Kel

[PinHead]

how about a fund raising calendar for charity..the Ausfish Men Of of The Sea...various womens groups have done these...imagine this...

January..TOL naked holding a whiting, strategically placed.
February...Lucky Phil..with one of his slugs (the lure type)
March..Webby with a snapper

the mind boggles..the list is endless

and of course...December..Mr Ausfish himself...Steve..holding a monitor...once again strategically placed.

[theoldlegend]

Very funny Greg. ;)

TOL holding a strategically placed whiting? A hardy head would do. :(


TOL

[Got_the_Fever]

I wasnt going to say it TOL, but im glad someone did lol.

Kel

[theoldlegend]

Actually Greg,

Showed this thread to Gwenda, and she insisted (very strenously I might add) that the hardi head should be replaced by a very big shovel nosed shark. ::)

God, I love my wife!! ;)


TOL

[Bundy_Burp]

I have some SPs that look a bit like shovel nose sharks what would you prefer 2" or 3"
lol

Bundy 8-)

[hussy]

good idea from chopp, put me down for a few. shame we are bso far apart we could put a percentage towards a n ausfish christmas party,. ps chopper we must have another meet and greet on bribie soon and maybe an overnighter up the passage. hubby

[choppa]

????????????????????????????????????????


shutup chop,,,,,,,,,,,you've looked,,,,and you still wonder??????????

[choppa]

BUMP


























found this on page 3,,,, sorry i've been away from putor for past coupla weeks,,,

as i said """was only an idea"",,, lets put it to bed shall we????????

[griz066]

I am in if ya still goin with it 8-)

[fishin_till_late]

I dont know how i missed this thread ::)

It is a fantastic idea and it should turn out to be very sucessfull, I might take 1 or 2 if it all works well. Good luck and i hope you get it out there in time for 2007.

cheers jono

[bidkev]

BUMP

found this on page 3,,,, sorry i've been away from putor for past coupla weeks,,,

as i said """was only an idea"",,, lets put it to bed shall we????????

C'm on guys, you're supposed to be posting pics for him to shortlist.

kev

If you want happiness for an hour, take a nap.
If you want happiness for a day, go fishing.
If you want happiness for a year, inherit a
fortune.
If you want happiness for a lifetime, help
somebody. (Chinese proverb)

[puks]

i was wondering where this went
i kept looking in that top bit thingy couldnt find it
feard it was deleted or something
i never get to site 2 let alone 3
sorry choppa

GOT and i are still in it but cant post pics as we dont have any :'(

please lets not put it to bed
its such a great idea

pleadingly ( is that a word)
anya

[wanttofish]

how about this one for the female pics, i could use some air brushing though :-*

[puks]

yeah wantofish you are right
















that fish in your hands definetly needs some photoshop help to make it bigger ;)

thats a very nice foto cant help the hathair just be yourself
and yes we could use pics of female members with their catch in the calender

regards
anya

[bidkev]

<snip>


and yes we could use pics of female members with their catch in the calender

regards
anya

How about this one ;) My deckie's best ever catch.........mine too! ;D

kev

Live with wolves, and you learn to howl.
Spanish Proverb

[puks]

kingtin
that is a beautiful pic http://www.cosgan.de/images/midi/liebe/f020.gif

very romantic with the daffodils in the back http://www.cosgan.de/images/midi/liebe/f025.gif


but where is the fish? we are talking about a fishing calender are we not?? http://www.cosgan.de/images/midi/konfus/c085.gif


http://www.cosgan.de/images/midi/frech/k025.gif


regards anya




ps sorry for the corny smilies but the occasion warranted them http://www.cosgan.de/images/midi/frech/g040.gif

[bidkev]

<snip>

but where is the fish? we are talking about a fishing calender are we not??



Sorry, got carried away thinking about my best ever catch ;D

kev

Never squat with your spurs on.
Texan Proverb

[puks]

no worries kev
anything to keep this thread on page one right
just hope more ppl start posting their fishing pics


so cheers mate http://www.cosgan.de/images/more/bigs/a063.gif

[Great_White]

Hi Guys

Is this something like you are looking for??? - It is me and my eldest daughter Sarah!

I will have a look back through the photos and see if there is another more suitable.

Cheers
Peter

[Great_White]

Or this

Captain Chaos and his First Mate!

[puks]

peter they are great pictures :)

i for one wouldnt mind something like that in a clander makes it nice an personal ;)

[wanttofish]

how about this one , there's not much hat hair here ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

[bidkev]

C'm on guys, where's those pics...give Chopper a hand here.

A few ideas......different themes around water.

kev

As long as you don't forgive, who and whatever it is will occupy rent-free space in your mind.
(Isabelle Holland)

[bidkev]

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[puks]

kev these are fantastic pics
i wouldnt mind any of those in a calender
you do have an eye for it

but the ones with fish in it mate they are great catches



utterly amazed anya

[puks]

bump


anymore fishing pics ?????????


anya

[choppa]

okay one and all,,,,

sample of calendar has been posted today,,, (just a blank really,,,but it'll give us an idea of size etc etc,,,,these people in the land of printing talk funny and i cant understand half there lingo)

need a VOLUNTEER,,,,,

moon phases for 2007,,,,,,,,,,,dont know a thing here personally,,other than it comes out at night and is gone by morn,,,

i also have requested a secret ""sealed"" page,,, thought this may be of interest,, and if accepted the identity,,, or contents,,, will be strictly confidential until AFTER print,,,

any help here???????????????????

[puks]

choppa i would love to help
what can i do
seeing we dont have pics as yet but eager to get a calender ( or is it calander bloddy german brain of mine )
i do what i can to get it going :)


anya

[wanttofish]

here's another one of interestfor the calandar handsome it's he.....the fish i mean ::) ::) ::) ::)

[puks]

lol wantofish

they both are now if he has a shve and take his shirt of and holding the fish thatll be brilliant for the female fishos here

anya





ps dont tell GOT i said that heheheheheh ;D

[bidkev]

bump


anymore fishing pics ?????????


anya


:D

[bidkev]

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[bidkev]

:D

[puks]

[smiley=thumbsup.gif]great family pic kev :)


anya

[Herm]

lol wantofish

they both are now if he has a shve and take his shirt of and holding the fish thatll be brilliant for the female fishos here

anya





ps dont tell GOT i said that heheheheheh ;D

Good one Anya! ;D

If Peter can get me out and onto a fish we "might" have a photo to add!

:)Janine

[shayned]

Herm,
Does that mean you'll be having a shave and............................ well, um, :-[

[puks]

roflmao ;D
shayned ;D


herm good luck :) looking forward to pics from you with fish 8-)

[Herm]

Herm,
Does that mean you'll be having a shave and............................ well, um, :-[


I should have known better and just kept my mouth shut! :-X

You are a rude, rude man - Shayne!!!! ;D

Janine

[chopjr]

dont furget me

[Poodroo]

Great idea and be sure to mark in public holidays and when all the ausfish meets and competitions are being held. ;)

Poodroo

[choppa]

poodroo,,,m & gs???????unless there the same same each year????

and public holidays i brushed over cause we all now beforehand anyway,,,,hence m & g"s,,

no pun mate,,, just need what you really need,,,

[Got_the_Fever]

I have seen it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

If the calander needs guys with there shirts off then dont pick me pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeee. The world really isnt ready for that. I might have a shave though.


Kel

[catchy_fishy]

Thanks for the Pm choppa. yeah i have a few pics - not too many mind you - on 3 different fishing trips I have damaged 3 cameras, and mommy has refused to let me take the digital camera on any trips - history has ahabit of repeating itself. So I have a normal cheapie and scan my photos in from most holidays. I have become so nervous about photo's that in the end I usually forego the picture to focus on the fishing.



To start off though I wanted to refer you to an Ausfish thread that had me in stitches (not sure who owns the pic though).. To really get the best out of it you'd need to include some of the banter in the posts.

http://www.ausfish.com.au/forum/YaBB.cgi?num=1140046435/0

[catchy_fishy]

I have trawled through some of my personal; favourite pics - none with fish mind you, and my all time favourite - esecially for this purpose has to be the one I have attached. It really shows what Ausfish is all about.

I had motor troubles (carbs specifically) - Some wise ar$e said it was Merc's - Bless him.

Anyway - in typical fashion I was asked for more detail and ended up labelling my engine as best I could. While looking for pics for the calendar I found this one - it really made me smile.

Mike

[catchy_fishy]

or this - -same concept better image

[catchy_fishy]

try this for sharing - "How to or how not to....on removing a seized prop"

[catchy_fishy]

more to follow tomorrow, it's getting late my side of town

[Got_the_Fever]

bumb ;)

[Burley_Boy]

Some of the best photos I've seen on this site over time has been by guys like Jeffo, Dug, Tim, Reefmaster and there are a few others in the happy snapps section Heath takes a few good shots too from memory or is that just live footage?
Anyway a great shot of a top fish each page and then a small one in the corner showing a sounder picture with description like, wireweed, coffee rock, Reds, Pearlies. That type would have to appeal to not only the bods who know each other on here but the general public who spots the calendar in a tackle shop.

[Bundy_Burp]

bumb ;)

???

Bundy 8-)

[Got_the_Fever]

Bundy I think someone was logged in by mistake under my name. I will be having words with our young puks this morning about not making the same mistake I have already done this morning with Herms first squire. ;D At least I have an excuse, it being 3am and all. [smiley=hammer.gif]

Kel [smiley=2vrolijk_08.gif]

[catchy_fishy]

If you've ventured into tying your own flies, or have a passion for Labradors , or both, then what about this one

[PinHead]

sheesh..you mob still on about fishing pics??? Surely there is something better we could have on the calendar...shayne's idea is better but then we all know what shayne is like..a sick sick man.

[wanttofish]

I think it would be nice to see some nice buff males on the calendar.....showing of there................catch mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm :P

[wanttofish]

sorry spelling their catch

[bidkev]

sorry spelling their catch


Mate, there's a modify button if you want to correct your spelling........saves you making a new post.........unless you're a post whore like me ;) ;D

kev

I don't know what weapons will be used in world war three, but in world war four people will use sticks and stones. (Albert Einstein)

[wanttofish]

oops :-/

[puks]

back to page one you go ;)

[wanttofish]

I thought i'd leave that one for you puks


:D

[vanurose]

What a great idea, an Ausfish calendar.
One photo that I think was the best ever was the photo of "fishface"in his Kayak on the Coomera down the Gold Coast after being towed by that 10kg Trevally for over 2 hours.
I have sent that thread to everyone I know all over the world and they are all avid Ausfish fans because of that thread.
Here is the thread if you missed it
http://www.ausfish.com.au/forum/YaBB.cgi?num=1154859306
I still love to look at the thread
I have caught many a giant Trevall up here in Cairns, but in a boat with terminal tackle and only fighting for about 15 minutes, so this story is the best ever.
Good on you fishface
Cheers
Rose

[choppa]

as an update,,,,the """Prototype"",, hasnt arrived but i'll chase in the morn

steve is full ahead,,just wants final say on design,,,and also any profit to charity

this i have implemented already,,,as my first thoughts were along the lines of a non profit idea

had little time of the past few weeks to keep up to speed on the site,,,but will trace back through all the threads and stat a search on possible input/photos etc etc

[puks]

hey choppa
thanks for the update

and i think the charity idea is great too

regards
anya

[Bundy_Burp]

Good to hear things are still moving forward thanks for the update choppa

Bundy 8-)

[puks]

good mornming choppa

has the prototyp arrived yet???





anya




ps just trying to keep this on page one

[choppa]

just spoke to """damien"" at the print shop,,,,, i think i know have a grasp on printing lingo :D :D :D

the calendar will be,,,a3 size when open,,, ie a4 pic on top with a4 calendar beneath,,

the calendar is from a preprogram software that just prints it in ""square dates per page"" format,,, we can add whatever info to these dates we require,,,,moon phase,,,holidays,,,,etc etc,,

after discussing the pics,,,i have been advised to run with 1 pic per page to save cost,,,,UNLESS someone has the software to cut and edit pics to fit a4 as a collage/mosiac style format,,,,if so pm me

as kingtin previously pointed out pics are to be standard digital format that can either be downloaded or sent direct to print shop once chosen

having the calendar in this format allows 2 pages free,,,,,,we can use this for sponsor advertising,, to assist in costs,,, or if any other ideas pls advise by pm,,,,

approx 3-4 weeks from go ahead to finish,,,, so if we're serious,,,,we'll have them in time for chrissie,,,,,,,

keep em commin

[Herm]

Sounds great Choppa!

We will take atleast a couple!

I am following this thread with great interest!

:)Janine

[puks]

choppa

first of all a huge thumbs up for the initial idea and the work you put in it already

cant wait for it :) do you have any idea how much the calender will cost ???

we are still in for at least 3 probably 4


thanks again
anya

[choppa]

TIME TO GET SERIOUS,,,,,,,,,

come on guys/gals,,,,i need your input here,,,

thanks to all that have contributed so far,,, but i thought this would have had a lot more input so far,,

anya,,, cost ill be determined on run number,,,, so far its about $2 if i do the yards

this can easily blow out though if the print shop starts to cut run number down,,,or if they have to edit/format pics,,,,hence why i posted 1 pic per page,,,

i'm going to be at the shop this tuesday,,,,so if theres any queries that i need to ask,,,,plug away

[Canoedle]

Good onya Chop, I'll definitely take a few of these. If you need a hand digging up pics or anything, send us a PM mate. tide times would be a great addition and moon phases for sure.

[gone_phishin]

G'day Choppa

What sort of work do you want done with the combining of pics's? I can do most anything on Corel 12 and am a screenprinter so should be able to export in whatever format the printers want. Pm me if you have some ideas and photo's you want me to look at

Regards
Geoff

[Hornblower]

Let me know how to get one ;)

[Canoedle]

Need full size pics for the calenda guys, there's so many people out there, just need people to email them in to chopps...

[choppa]

thanks for all your help guys/gals,,,

i'm getting a few emails with some bl%%dy great shots and i'm slowly sifting my way through a few recent threads in various forums that have some good pics also,,,,

big thank you to canoedle,,,,


this is gunna be a winner,,,,,,

choppa

[Reefmaster]

Choppa,
I have loads and loads of quality pics which I'm sure you may be interested in and i would be happy to help out with some pics since it's for charity. Is there particular ideas/species you are chasing? I think it maybe be easier if i put the good ones on a disk and send it to you. Emailing them all would not be an option and take way to long. I will attach a couple of pics to give you an idea although they are twice as clear and better colour in full resolution. Just one question but- Are you going to use vertical or Horizontial pics for the calender?

Regards,
Greg

[Reefmaster]

another

[Reefmaster]

one more

[Sportfish_5]

Greg

You got too many pics :o :o :o 8-)

How many years will this calender go for if you submit a CD ::) ::)

[Reefmaster]

Greg it gets a little confusing when i look at the picture folder these days as i have almost 10 gig of just fishing pictures. Mind you theres only a hand full from each trip which i would call top qaulity mag/calender shots.

[choppa]

greg great shots mate,,, and yes have a squiz through your library and let me know,,,,i'll pm my po box for ya and we'll roll from there,,,

please ensure though fish are legal size!!!!!!!,,,(couple above are close,,, i'll blame the angle)

seriously,,, we are starting to get some good responses,,, with a bit more input we'll have enough to decide whether we go pic per page or collage style,,,(which is still my way of thinking),,

thanks once more

[bidkev]

;D Just caught the little feller playing with my lures...........can you use this? ;D

kev

[Blackened]

G'day
Kev....that's BRILLIANT. Make a great header for the front page
Dave

[Got_the_Fever]

I agree with you dave, that would make a great pic for the calender


Kel

[Bundy_Burp]

Kingtin I like it I like it alot would look great in the calender I think

Bundy 8-)

[choppa]

okay,,,,okay,,,,i heard that your changing your ways kev,,,,

eating real fish now and all ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

but really,,,,,blaming the young fella??,,,,,,,

I LIKE IT,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ITS IN

[bidkev]

okay,,,,okay,,,,i heard that your changing your ways kev,,,,

eating real fish now and all ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

but really,,,,,blaming the young fella??,,,,,,,

I LIKE IT,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ITS IN


;D LOL on the real fish choppa.

Seriously, I got some of my old (magnifying) photographic filters out that I haven't used for about 15 years and was going to do some close-ups on some hard bodies and see how they turn out.........lures can look quite pretty when looked at closely. I took the lure box out onto a upholstered bench seat/box that I keep the pool toys in..thought it would make a good backdrop to 'em.........the phone rang so I ran up to the house....when I came back, JJ had done this....all credit to him, I just took the shot.

kev

[bidkev]

A pic from todays walk with the kids

[bidkev]

cropped

[bidkev]

Sandgate with Moreton backdrop

[puks]

that one from sandgate is really nice kev :)

that is a very pretty jetty ;)


anya

[swano]

for starters ;)

[puks]

swano beautiful backdrop there :)
and a nice fish too :)




anya




PS and back again on page one (my contribution to the calender ;)

[Darryl]

Dont know if these are any good to you Chop , if they are i will send the full format to your email addy.

http://img176.imageshack.us/img176/6171/mono1pw7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img47.imageshack.us/img47/6055/mono2zi9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img169.imageshack.us/img169/7803/mono3vz7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img106.imageshack.us/img106/8638/mono4mn6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[Darryl]

I like this one, picture is of Skippa about to be rammed. ;D

http://img108.imageshack.us/img108/3664/thepatrolgirlsxu4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[snapperm8]

great idea :D

[thehoodedwarriors]

;D ;D ;D

Great Idea, your an ideas man! I have contacts with 3-4 printing agencies that would have ball creating such a calender and from the responce that you have had from your post I would have to say that you will have no trouble selling it..


There are so many members with excellent catches that they should all be published.. post it out there let them email them over and I will come up with some graphic designs if you like...

Its only 3 and a bit months till xmas so if you would like to make it a reality then i can help.

email me on the address listed

regards
nichole

[essky]

here is one a friend took while we were cleaning fish.


Turned out to be a good photo of a boy fishing.

[Bundy_Burp]

The red of the sunset in the photo above is amazing would look good in print I think

Bundy 8-)

[cobiaman]

id like a calendar and u can put this pic in if you like
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j72/tunaman_photos/moretuna.jpg





or this one
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j72/tunaman_photos/tuna.jpg

[chris_stanley]

Put me down for a few. Great for Xmas for the old man and i have been looking around where to get decent ones.

[choppa]

i've got to throw a bloody big apology in here to all who have responded,,,

due to a few personal issues i haven't been able to keep up with the calendar issue 150%,, but i'm now nearly on top of it,,,

i'm home this thursday,,,,,,another rare day of,,, and i should be FULL STEAM AHEAD,,

i want to get a few pics up and running for reviews,,,

and i'm also getting a hard time from the printers on how we are progressing,,,,

so this thursday,,, (no truck back yet,,,can't fish),,,,,its CALENDAR TIME,,

KEEP POSTING

(essky,,,that pic is great,,,,)

[tunaman]

Nice blue, cobiaman ;)





signed tunaman 8-)

[scott_b]

Gday essky
Mate thats a great shot.
choppa I'll take a few callenders and a couple next year if you go again ;).
wamam

[thehoodedwarriors]

There was a post a while ago about getting a calender organised for Ausfish Members and Their best photos is anybody still looking into doing that as I have had a bit of a play with some of the photo galleries and would be happy to get one organised for members if they wish to email me their photos. That is of course if no body has already started it. We have all these great shots posted all over the website and members with great stories to tell so would love to get it organised if it has not been done yet.. Please post an update if you have one or email me.

[mod5]

Choppa was doing it. Not sure where it is at.

Original post is at http://www.ausfish.com.au/forum/YaBB.cgi?num=1153616269

[choppa]

nichole,,, sent a pm this morning,,,

i left this bit out,, i'm back at the home office around 1pm today,,, pm me your contact details and i'll fill you in more

choppa

[thehoodedwarriors]

choppa I am at work till five tenhome by 5.30pm will do the ring around and get my ideas/prices etc. and will PM you during the day

thanks
nichole

[Brett1907]

I'd buy it.

Brett

[thehoodedwarriors]

Brett, working on it today seems its a lot easier than one may think .... spread the word

[timddo]

i have one too.

[Brett1907]

Geoff has offered to be a 'model'. Don't know who would buy it then!! ;D ;D ;D ;D

Brett

[thehoodedwarriors]

Can he balance a beer on his chest???? he he he he ;D

Oh!! I have a very sexy black number that might fit

[Brett1907]

No, but might be able to on his BELLY!! LOL

I can just imagine it now.....

aaaarrrrgggghhhhh!!!!!!!! [smiley=bomb.gif]

Brett

[geoff72]

hey hey hey wooo up there. now brett,boss mate,cobba, you have a gut on you or should i say a suburb, mine is fine,keeps me happy and keeps the beers upright. :P
i think brett has a sexy black number to, or so his missus says.
she told me she busted him wearing black lingere and stelletoes standing infront of the mirror TRYING to suck in his gut but popped a testicle instead.

[Brett1907]

That was the lingire you lent me last week Geoff. As for the stilettos, they're deadlydaves. He left tham at work yesterday!!LOL

Brett

[thehoodedwarriors]

now now children no fighting just remember geoff --- don't bite the hand that feeds you!

[cassi]

Hey Choppa,
ill most likely take one but only if there cheap becaus eim only 13 and havent got much money

cya