Just wanted to say that I will take on this challenge again!
Send me an original size pic ( ie: the biggest pic your digital camera will take) to my email. If you can't find my email in the profile, PM me and I will send it to you!
I am having major problems with typing in the reply boxes/making a new post box, or even the PM reply boxes! Only place I can type at a good speed is the shout box. So my replys may be limited! LOL
I am going on vacation in 2 weeks, will be gone till the end of Oct. So I will work on the calender the as I get the pics in, and it most likely wont be done till Sometime in Nov. Try to hurry and get your picture to me!
Also, please only send one pic. Include what you would like to say in the pic. I will be doing it like the old calender, so check it out to see what I am talking about, and keep what you want to say, kind of short!
Last year I barely got enough cars to do the calender, although I did have to share a month with 2 cars. I really don't know how we will handle it if we get more then 12 cars. Most likely, I will share months. 2 cars per month, and so on! Just means your pic will be a bit smaller! WE will have to come to that bridge when it gets here though!! :D
Ok, that is all for now. It has taken me 5 minutes just to type in the shout box and paste into this box!
Oh, and thanks to TOMMYS for reminding me of this topic!!!
Remember!!! Send only one pic, unless you don't care which one I pic if you send more. Also, send what info, you want me to write about your car!!!!
Oh, I can type reply's now as long as I use Safari on my Mac. Can't if I'm on my iPad though!
If i can get my bobcat together enough to atleast trailer/push to a spot where i can take a picture of it ill send it to ya. It prolly wont have a hood on it in the pics though cause it wont clear the intercooler. lol
thats when you do it with the hood open =)
Quote from: 75bobcatv6 on September 22, 2010, 02:30:08 PM
thats when you do it with the hood open =)
That makes sense!!!
Dwayne :smile:
Is it possible or feasable to make the calender larger like it was in 2009 ? That calander was just the right size that it stood out .
Quote from: pintolovr on September 23, 2010, 07:08:00 PM
Is it possible or feasable to make the calender larger like it was in 2009 ? That calander was just the right size that it stood out .
I can only make them as big as Zazzle and Cafepress make them! That is how I make the calendars, through them.
The 2009 calender was put out by Cafe press and was 17 x 11. When folded out it was a very impressive 22 x 17 in size. I hang mine at work and the 2009 recieved lots of notice. The smaller ones are just not noticed. Thanks for listening,
Quote from: pintolovr on September 24, 2010, 03:02:43 PM
The 2009 calender was put out by Cafe press and was 17 x 11. When folded out it was a very impressive 22 x 17 in size. I hang mine at work and the 2009 recieved lots of notice. The smaller ones are just not noticed. Thanks for listening,
I can try it, but can't guaranty what it will come out like. I'm not that much of a computer wiz, meaning, I just take the pics people send me, in the size they send them to me, and upload them to CafePress. Then I make the calendar. Some pics need to be blown up bigger, some need to be shrunk. The problem doing the blowing up, is the pics become grainy, specially when you have more area to have to fill. So the bigger the calandar, the bigger the pics will need to be.
Some people are not sending real big pics. My digital camera takes pics as big as 3072 x 2304. That is BIG! Most people have been sending me much smaller pics! I NEED them HUGE!
I'm just winging this when I make them. I can't really know how well they will look in real life! So it is buyer beware! LOL If someone has more skill then me, and wants to do the calendar, I don't mind, and you would just have to get it ok'd by Scott! Like I say, I'm not computer wiz. I just do the basics when it comes to this stuff!!! ;D
Kimmy, did you get my pic? ;D
Quote from: pintogirl on September 24, 2010, 03:44:15 PM
The problem doing the blowing up, is the pics become grainy, specially when you have more area to have to fill. So the bigger the calandar, the bigger the pics will need to be.
Some people are not sending real big pics. My digital camera takes pics as big as 3072 x 2304. That is BIG! Most people have been sending me much smaller pics! I NEED them HUGE!
Kim, there is nothing you can do about the small pictures, they will be grainy if blown up to fit size. Like you said the bigger the better, so some tips for people with pictures....
digital cameras = send original picture, not resized = best option
cel phone pics = to small, low quality = best to avoid
scanned photos = most will be big by default, do not resize and send big image, not as good as a quality digital camera but close
when attaching the pictures to the email they should be in the "MB" for size not "KB"
example = 3.35MB = good and 670KB = low quality when blown up (sometimes an email attachment will show the size as 3333KB and that is more or less the same as 3.33MB or think 1024KB = 1MB)
In my Yahoo mail when I attach a picture, default setting is to resize and they will be in the "KB" for size, I have to change the setting to "Don't Resize" and then they will be "MB" in size = see picture below for an example...
(http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/qq103/cookieboystoys/ford%20pinto%20com/example.jpg)
every email (Yahoo, Gmail, MSN, Hotmail, etc..) is different but there will be settings to allow bigger quality images that are not resized and you will have to look for the setting to allow for big quality images to be sent usually.
I would guess the reason in the past they always wanted 35mm camera pics was that it was easier to scan and make sure the pictures were best quality for blowing up and make for a nice calender. Most will struggle understanding how to send the bigger/quality images in email but it can be done if settings for attachments are changed and attention is given to the size of the attachment.
anyhow, I hope that helps some to understand how to send better quality images.
Thanks Cookieboytoys,
Hopefully that will help people!
I took the project on last year because it seemed nobody was going to do it! The only way I know how to make the calendar is to rely on CafePress or Zazzle. The only way I know how to get pics to their sites, is to upload from my computer. I don't have a scanner per say. I do, but I don't know how to use it's software on the new computers! LOL It is a super old program and my super old computer has crashed a few times and isn't up to par any more! So I just use it as a bill payer and the scanner is my printer! LOL That is why I just ask for people to email me their photos and keep stressing to send HUGE pics!! LOL
I don't mind taking the time to put it all together, which does take time. Specially when you have to save the photos to one program, then take the info people give for the photo, and save it some where else, and then make sure I title the pics and info to match each person! LOL I am a very basic computer person and my memory isn't the best, so this is a time consuming process. BUT I like to do it, and like helping the site out. I just want to make sure people understand that this is not a professional job! So some pics may come out good on the actual calendar and some may not look the greatest, but really, I think what I had to work with and my not so good skills, did a pretty nice calendar for 2010! I am happy with how it came out!!!
Sorry for going on and on! Just want to let you all know, that I am not a professional and I am just trying to put something together so we can "hopefully" enjoy it each month for the next year!! ;D
OH, and yah Becky, I got your pic! I thought I emailed you back, but now that I think about it, I didn't! Sorry!! I have been trying to email each person as I get the pics. I guess because I consider you my buddy, I forgot to for you! LOL Arn't you lucky!! LOL ;D
So far I have photos for ....
David Kawa
Norm Bai
Phils Toys
TOMMYS
and
Becky McCaa
Rober Moore also has one in, but he is trying to get a bigger one for me!!
Oh, if you can give me you "Username" with your actual name, that would help too! I am not good with names, so sometimes I don't know who the person is, if they send email with actual name! LOL Guess I could recruit Becky as my helper, she knows everyones name to their usernames on here!!! ;D Sure wish I had a memory like that!!!
You did such a great job on the last calender, it's hard to belieive you are not a professional. Thank you.
Quote from: pintolovr on September 25, 2010, 02:17:48 PM
You did such a great job on the last calender, it's hard to belieive you are not a professional. Thank you.
I agree... Kimmy I'll bet you've forgotten more about 'puter and tech stuff than I'll ever know! lol. Thank you for the compliment, though. :D I might be able to put a user name to a given name, but putting a face to a name is a whole 'nother ballgame! LOL!!! Anyway, I think you did an excellent job on this year's calendar. It does look professional, just like pintolovr said.
It's all good- I just wanted to make sure it arrived ok. Plus, since I did have a car in this year's calendar you might've wanted to let someone else have the spot I might've had. ;D No worries.
Quote from: blupinto on September 25, 2010, 09:29:09 PM
. Plus, since I did have a car in this year's calendar you might've wanted to let someone else have the spot I might've had. ;D No worries.
Well, I was going to do it as a first come first serve thing! I figured since we barely got 12 for last year, and we are just trickling in photos for this year, that would be the way to do it! If we don't get enough photos, I will use more then one car for the people that sent more then one picture to me! So some may get to months, some may get one! But, if we get more then 12, I may try to put two cars on on month!
We will have to wait and see how it goes in the next month or so! I figure I want to have the calendar available, maybe, in Dec. I will not be actually working on it, till the end of Oct. I am going on a cruise the first part of Oct. so I am trying to get ready for that. I just wanted to get the ball rolling, thanks to TOMMY"s for reminding me about it!! ;D
Oh yeah... have fun on your cruise! Where are you going?
Quote from: blupinto on September 25, 2010, 09:50:04 PM
Oh yeah... have fun on your cruise! Where are you going?
Thanks Becky!
We are going through the Panama Canal! Will end up in Florida! Then we have to fly back. Not to excited about that part! LOL I have only flown one time before, and I was maybe 4 or 5. I vaguely remember it! LOL
Actually, I love flying... as long as a) I have a window seat, and b) I don't have a cold! lol. Talking about heads exploding! I've never been on a cruise, and I've never been to Florida so you're getting two treats, in my opinion! I have heard you can get spoiled on a cruise... the food, hospitality... and the places you'll see! Lucky Duck! ;D
Quote from: blupinto on September 25, 2010, 10:08:58 PM
I have heard you can get spoiled on a cruise... the food, hospitality... and the places you'll see! Lucky Duck! ;D
Yah, don't go on a cruise if you can help it! You will get hooked like I did! LOL I went on one about 5 or 6 years ago, and I am defenitly hooked! LOL I love, love, love to cruise!! This will make my 3rd cruise and I can't wait for the 4th! LOL Oh, and don't get a balcony suite, once you do, you will never be able to go back to an interior cabin! LOL
Did I mention, I love to cruise!! LOL
Yeah, I think I heard something like that! LOL!!! :lol:
Quote from: blupinto on September 25, 2010, 10:08:58 PM
Actually, I love flying... as long as a) I have a window seat, and b) I don't have a cold! lol. Talking about heads exploding! I've never been on a cruise, and I've never been to Florida so you're getting two treats, in my opinion! I have heard you can get spoiled on a cruise... the food, hospitality... and the places you'll see! Lucky Duck! ;D
"Spoiled" doesn't begin to describe the cruise experience! Makes for the most decadent, luxurious vacation you'll ever have!
Dwayne :smile:
I would miss my pets and Pintos, though... but I wouldn't mind being spoiled! ;D
It's something everyone should experience at some point in their life if at all possible. Difficult to even imagine until you've done it!
Dwayne :smile:
should toss up a pinto derby car in there to sour some of you guys ahaha :lol: :cheesy_n:
Cant wait to see the new calender Kim you did a great job last time. I still have mine up but its stuck on Feb for some reason. lol
Quote from: smallfryefarm on September 30, 2010, 12:37:57 PM
Cant wait to see the new calender Kim you did a great job last time. I still have mine up but its stuck on Feb for some reason. lol
I can't begin to imagine why... ::)
Quote from: smallfryefarm on September 30, 2010, 12:37:57 PM
Cant wait to see the new calender Kim you did a great job last time. I still have mine up but its stuck on Feb for some reason. lol
Partial to that particular month, eh??? Hmmm.... Can't say as I blame you!
Dwayne :smile:
Dont get me wrong i loved em all, let people thumb thru it when they visit just hang her back up on feb, i bet that guy looks good driven that one. :lol:
Er... don't bet the Small Frye Farm on it... ::) :o :lol:
Just an update!
I have 8 photos with 1 possibly on the way this weekend. So we still need 3 more!
I will be leaving for my cruise on Wed the 6th, so if I don't get back to you right away, don't panic! LOL I will be cruising for 15 days! I do check my email once a day on the ship! ;D
Quote from: pintogirl on October 02, 2010, 02:57:02 PM
I will be leaving for my cruise on Wed the 6th, so if I don't get back to you right away, don't panic! LOL I will be cruising for 15 days! I do check my email once a day on the ship! ;D
Have fun, Kim!!!
Dwayne :smile:
So let me get this straight....there is a Pinto Calendar??
Quote from: Pinto Pro on October 05, 2010, 11:54:30 PM
So let me get this straight....th ere is a Pinto Calendar??
You better believe it! Chock-full of gorgeous Pinto photos!!! Just for the record, there is also a Pinto magazine called "Pinto Times", fashioned after the old "Ford Times". You can probably learn more about either of these by using the search function.
Dwayne :smile:
Heres mine.............
(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c11/TorinoStyle2/pintoshow.jpg)
Great looking Pinto! I'm sure Kim will be thrilled to add it to the 2011 Pinto Calendar. She's leaving today on a fifteen day cruise but, as of Saturday, she still had several months open on the calendar. Read back through this thread and you'll find the contact information for sending your photos to her. If all else fails, click on pintogirl which will bring up her profile and from there you can IM her and she'll send you an email address to send your pictures to and let you know whatever other information she'll need from you.
Dwayne :smile:
Kim....just to verify...did you get mine?
Thanks,
Bob Eicholz
Quote from: beicholz on October 06, 2010, 09:59:28 AM
Kim....just to verify...did you get mine?
Thanks,
Bob Eicholz
Yes, sorry I didn't email you back! I have been busy the last couple days!
Are you spoiled yet Kimmy? lol ;D
Kim: If you need another photo for the 2011 Calendar, I have a great one I took of my two Pintos at a recent car show in Vevay, Indiana. It was taken after the show at the Ferry Landing in Vevay, Indiana, and turned out great. Anyway, if you need another photo, let me know a good email address to send it to. If not, no problem, don't worry, I'll just try again next year. Have a great day!!!! Larry :police:
Larry,
I just sent you a pm!
I am finally back from vacation! I will hopefully start working on the calendar in the next week or so! My hubby started to remodel our bedroom when I was gone and hasn't finished, so I am now busy helping with that! I should get some free time during the day when he is at work next week!!
We need to get the room done before I have to go back to work! We are currently sleeping in our living room! LOL! We have a couch, chair and bed in there now! LOL I hope we get it done though because if I have to go back to work and it's not done, I'm in trouble! I have to sleep during the day and that may be hard if I can't put my birds outside, as they live in the living room too!!! Hard to sleep with them making noise!! LOL
I tell you my house is a mess! Dressers all over, bed in the living room, my computer is on the opposite side of my couch, which I am not used too! LOL My dining room has dressers and misc stuff out of the room in it! We have enough room for us both to eat in one little corner of the table! LOL
Oh, and I also just had my little man O So the horse gelded. He is doing fine, but will take several weeks to heal! I have to exercise him, like it or not, rain or shine for 15 mins. twice a day for the next few weeks! I got soaked today! LOL I need to find my rain jacket! Luckily I took an extra week off, just to deal with O So's after surgery! Did you know they don't stitch up the horse after they snip them? It is not a pretty site, I tell you that! I kind of understand why they don't but at the same time it sometimes just doesn't make since that they can't stitch them up! I feel so sorry for the poor little guy, but he will be a much better little man when he is all healed and all the hormones are gone out of his system!
In other words, I have been very busy the last 2 days since I have been back from vacation! LOL
Sounds like you've been VERY busy! Didn't realize Bob didn't accompany you on the cruise. Just assumed he did. At any rate, I'm glad you're back... the place just hasn't seemed the same without you!
Dwayne :smile:
Quote from: dga57 on October 23, 2010, 10:44:51 PM
Sounds like you've been VERY busy! Didn't realize Bob didn't accompany you on the cruise. Just assumed he did. At any rate, I'm glad you're back... the place just hasn't seemed the same without you!
Dwayne :smile:
Yah, Bob doesn't like to go anywhere can't walk home from! Since he can't seem to walk on water, cruising is out for him! LOL
My Mom and I go on the cruises! It is fun, but we do tend to get on each others nerves from time to time! LOL
KIM: I think you really needed the cruise, I hope it was enjoyable and relaxing. Thanks for the reply, I'm looking forward to seeing this year's calendar. And again, if you have more than enough for the calendar, I won't be upset if you can't use my pix. I totally understand. Hope you have a great fall and Holiday Season, and I hope you get the remodel completed before you go back to work :lol: Larry :police:
Ok guy's! I have to apologize but I haven't had time to work on the calendar yet! As you know I went on a 15 day cruise so that took off time to work on it. The thing that is slowing me down is while I was gone, hubby started the remodel on our room. He was wanting to get it done before I got back, but it didn't happen. So for the last week and a half, we have been working non stop on the room. We got it almost back together on Sunday. Got the bed and dressers back in, but no curtains or anything right now! Doing the newspaper trick. We had to try to get it back together before I went back to work, which is tonight! I had to be able to sleep during the day in it! I can tell you that newspaper isn't a good light blocker! LOL I had a rough time sleeping! So now my project for Wed. is to try to find drapes! LOL As of right now, we can't even sit at our table, LOL! It is full of stuff from the room! I haven't even been able to unpack from my vacation! LOL The suit cases are still sitting in the front room! Hubby told me I will need to take another vacation just to get the room and house back together! LOL He may be right! Only thing is, I just had a whole month off! LOL
Anyway, I will try to get to work on the calendar, ASAP!! But it most likely won't be ready till closer to Dec.! Sorry for the delay on it!
i havent even made it too taking pics of my bobcat yet so i might not get ya any this year.
How do we order calendars and pay for them?
Emailed a pic to you earlier today, hope you got it! Thanks!