Topic: The SOHC 2014 Calendar - now on sale 30% off with Lulu.com coupon 1/19

[andy750]

Thanks Patrick Ill see what I can do. I was pretty sure I used all the high res pics when I had them available.

cheers
Andy

[andy750]

Hi Andy,
About version 1 :
- first picture, front cover, is very "pixelised"
- March : left picture, red CB750
- April : left picture
- July : a little bit "pixelised", but good result for an iphone pic !
- September : left picture, a little bit "pixelised"
- November : an example of perfect quality, neat, hi-res picture (and fantastic bike too !)
That's all ...

Patrick I checked and here is what I think - I think you bought version 1 revision 1 straight away (thank you) but since revision 1 I upgraded the remaining photos (I was waiting for people to email me the high res pics). The only one that was not upgraded was

April - left picture - this was the only photo the SOHC member had.

I did mention that I was going to offer the calendar for sale asap on 1 Jan as I wanted to get it out there but that revisions would be needed. I apologise if you missed that. I can send you a high res copy (final revision 4) if you can PM me your address.

thanks for the feedback!
Andy

[speedwolf]

Thanks to all!

I made this special Andy750 edition for myself - Ill be getting a version 1, 2 and this special edition as I have work and home and presents to cover

In case anyone is interested in the Andy750 Special Edition here is the link - no more editions planned after this! I need to do other things!

http://www.lulu.com/content/legacy-lulustudio-calendar/2014-andy750-sohc-calendar/14347522

cheers
Andy

I might just have to go with your edition. Flattering cover choice. 

[andy750]

Just got my 2 calendars - version 1 and the Andy750 special

Version 1 is superb with only April left hand pic not perfect but not bad either! 95% photos came out great! One is a little darker than I would have liked but still very scenic.

Andy750 Special -wow what a difference with the mono photos per month -huge and for the most part crystal clear! October (my pic) is not perfect but the overall effect is there. December a little darker than I would have liked (same pic as in Version 1) but still good.

Overall the Special is my favourite as its such big photos!

Buy one or more today!!

cheers
Andy

[bender01]

Hell Yeah! That's a calendar! I like the size a lot! Do those codes work still? Are there new ones? I should get another also! Great job Andy! That could be an easy Christmas present for a few in my family!  Hint Hint..

[Kickstart]

Andy, and everyone, thanks for putting this together!  Love the calendar! and it looks great on my wall at work.

Regarding work...
I hate to ask this...  and at the risk of being ostracized from this board - - is any chance there could be a version that is, how do I say, a little more workplace friendly? 

Now, while I am a big admirer of the female form, and I can't stand the how the current US workplace has become a sterile, "pc correct", lawsuit happy environment.   I would rather not be the one at work testing the boundaries of my company's HR polices. 

I do enjoy looking at the April March pictures (BTW, a big thanks for sharing to whoever submitted those), but I will not be able to display April March at work, as is. 

Trust me, I'm a lecherous old man at heart.  But... I always try to conduct myself in a very professional manner at work.  I work with women on my team and I would not like to take any chances making them feel uncomfortable.

I can easily print out another picture and cover over the month of April March myself, but it would be nice to have a "work place" version of the calendar.


- OK... flame on everyone... I know it's coming

[Retro Rocket]

Kickstart, you are kidding right..?  I think you mean March but still, how and who would find that offensive and if someone does then so what .........

[MoMo]

Your workplace must be at the forefront of the PC movement Kickstart.  I probably could not display it where I work either-and that is  ....Larry

[bwaller]

I'm late to to the party, but just ordered.

My thanks to you as well Andy, this is a large undertaking. Good job.

[Kickstart]

Kickstart, you are kidding right..?

I know, sounds crazy, but I'm serious.

I think you mean March but still, how and who would find that offensive and if someone does then so what .........

Yes... I meant March - corrected. 

I believe it would be considered unprofessional to display the month of March at my work, and I suspect by any typical US fortune 500 company standards.  But it's really a grey area.  Whether or not it would bother anyone enough to complain to HR, probably not likely - but I don't want to find out myself.  Also, I've watched enough HR training videos to know that in the US it's not the "intent" that matters, but the "impact" - which, I think is crazy, but that's the way it is.

Additionally, as manager (low level - not bragging) I wouldn't feel comfortable having a meeting with a woman who worked for me with that hanging on the wall... it just doesn't seem right - just how I feel - maybe it's all those PC correct HR training I've watched

[Stev-o]

Kickstart, you are kidding right..?

I know, sounds crazy, but I'm serious.

I think you mean March but still, how and who would find that offensive and if someone does then so what .........

Yes... I meant March - corrected. 

I believe it would be considered unprofessional to display the month of March at my work, and I suspect by any typical US fortune 500 company standards.  But it's really a grey area.  Whether or not it would bother anyone enough to complain to HR, probably not likely - but I don't want to find out myself.  Also, I've watched enough HR training videos to know that in the US it's not the "intent" that matters, but the "impact" - which, I think is crazy, but that's the way it is.

Additionally, as manager (low level - not bragging) I wouldn't feel comfortable having a meeting with a woman who worked for me with that hanging on the wall... it just doesn't seem right - just how I feel - maybe it's all those PC correct HR training I've watched

Just cover them up with pics from Motorcycle Classics Mag and be done with it.

[Kickstart]

Just cover them up with pics from Motorcycle Classics Mag and be done with it.

Yep, that will work... just figured it wouldn't hurt to ask. 

And I hope no one thinks I'm complaining... I know this was a big effort and I really appreciate all the work that was done to put these together.

[Markcb750]

My Friends are getting Calendars for their birthdays.

Thanks Andy

[kmb69]

Thank you Andy for all your efforts.
I ordered 3 1/2 about an hour ago.
Thanks again,
Keith

[andy750]

Kickstart - sorry but no more versions of the calendar are being produced. With regard to March the theme was women on motorcycles and each photo was chosen to reflect that:

1. Left pic -     MOONDOGNYC wife - I asked for his permission  to use the photo and he was proud to say yes. If I had a wife like that I would also be very proud to have her on a calendar. I dont think its sexist or demeaning when the wife agrees! It may/may not be workplace friendly but it wasnt designed for the workplace more for your garage.

2. Right lower - ScottS girlfriend riding the Dragon on a 400F - gutsy!

3. Upper right - classic photo for March of Baseball, a CB550 and an all American girl.

No one is exploiting or demeaning these women - they are in the calendar because they wanted to be. Mooshies (Lisa) bike is featured for Feb and plenty of guys (in person or their bikes) in the rest of the calendar. I was going for the all-inclusive calendar this year 

thanks for the feedback!
cheers
Andy

[andy750]

You guys are great!! 42 Calendars sold!! 3 more to meet the 2014 target of 45!!

many thanks for all the feedback and support for the Forum!

cheers
Andy

[Stev-o]

Hey Andy - Just curious, were you not able to put the location of each photo on the calendar like last year?   I noticed this when I was proudly showing the wife, I could only remember some of the locations (Iceland, MA, Canada)

[andy750]

I should have but time was pressing and then I thought more photo less txt. Sorry!

Andy

[Stev-o]

I should have but time was pressing and then I thought more photo less txt. Sorry!

Was just curious, no need to apologize. 

[Mooshie]

Kickstart - sorry but no more versions of the calendar are being produced. With regard to March the theme was women on motorcycles and each photo was chosen to reflect that:

1. Left pic -     MOONDOGNYC wife - I asked for his permission  to use the photo and he was proud to say yes. If I had a wife like that I would also be very proud to have her on a calendar. I dont think its sexist or demeaning when the wife agrees! It may/may not be workplace friendly but it wasnt designed for the workplace more for your garage.

2. Right lower - ScottS girlfriend riding the Dragon on a 400F - gutsy!

3. Upper right - classic photo for March of Baseball, a CB550 and an all American girl.

No one is exploiting or demeaning these women - they are in the calendar because they wanted to be. Mooshies (Lisa) bike is featured for Feb and plenty of guys (in person or their bikes) in the rest of the calendar. I was going for the all-inclusive calendar this year 

thanks for the feedback!
cheers
Andy

March is going to be an iffy one for me at work as well.  However, I just figured I would paste a picture of my face on top of the existing left and upper right photos...perhaps HR will be too busy laughing to say anything.
I can't wait to hang up my 2014 calendar.  I look in the mail everyday

[andy750]

Just hit 45 sales! Wonderful! That makes $200 profit for the Forum! Target made for 2014!!

Thanks all! Now lets see if we can get 50 

cheers
Andy

[Harsh]

Received my calendars yesterday.  FANFREAKINGTASTIC

[ofreen]

I received the Andy750 version today. I'm impressed.  It is so good, I'll hang onto it until 2025 when it will be current again.

[andy750]

I received the Andy750 version today. I'm impressed.  It is so good, I'll hang onto it until 2025 when it will be current again.

Did I screw up Greg?

[tweakin]

Damn you Andy....  I already have version 1 up in the shop, but after seeing the Andy "special addition" I ordered 2 more.