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03-11-2007 | 01:29 AM
#76
Burning Brakes
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From: Burke, VA
Im getting him started young. 
He'll be 3 in May, but he already likes to play in my cars. He knows how the shifter works and everything!! Teaching him how to use the clutch will probably have to wait until he can reach the pedals.
He'll be 3 in May, but he already likes to play in my cars. He knows how the shifter works and everything!! Teaching him how to use the clutch will probably have to wait until he can reach the pedals.
03-11-2007 | 03:53 AM
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Burning Brakes
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From: NorCal (school) /SoCal (summer)
Originally Posted by billthe3
Got mine today as well. Currently have it sitting in the tube rolled up backwards to hopefully flatten it out.
Only problem was that it looks like the plastic ends on the tubes sort of jammed in the ends of the poster and messed them up a little, but otherwise its great.
Only problem was that it looks like the plastic ends on the tubes sort of jammed in the ends of the poster and messed them up a little, but otherwise its great.
Some are better than others, but all of them had a little crease on the edges. I recieved the 25 posters in a large tube, with lots of duct tape on both ends that says "repacked" so I think someone inspected the posters before they arrived.
Hopefully the next batch won't have any creases.
Also, let me know if you guys find a good source for frames. The size is a bit odd, so I don't think you maybe forced to do a custom job.
03-11-2007 | 11:28 AM
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From: Rosaria, Cascadia
They should fit a 30x24 frame if you're careful. If you're good at cutting your own mats, you could go with a larger size. I really didn't want to take it with me to the store today, but I think I am going to.
03-11-2007 | 06:09 PM
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From: Rosaria, Cascadia
I lied. It won't fit in a 30x24. I had to get a 27x40 and a sheet of black matboard. Lucky for me I'm a photographer and have done a lot of my own matting.
I chose not do do any "nice" photos of the posted because people have already covered that.
The 27x40 frame ($32.99):
The black matboard ($11):
Mat cutter I "liberated" from the darkroom:
Essential ingredient for any kind of hard work, a tasty beverage
:
With the mat cut:
In the frame:
Will need to figure out where to hang this...
If you've never done this before, you might have to pony up the money to have them either custom-build a frame or cut the mat for you. Going with a 27x40 frame and having them cut the mat might be the most cost-effective, though that will cost you another $35 or so.
I chose not do do any "nice" photos of the posted because people have already covered that.
The 27x40 frame ($32.99):
The black matboard ($11):
Mat cutter I "liberated" from the darkroom:
Essential ingredient for any kind of hard work, a tasty beverage
:With the mat cut:
In the frame:
Will need to figure out where to hang this...
If you've never done this before, you might have to pony up the money to have them either custom-build a frame or cut the mat for you. Going with a 27x40 frame and having them cut the mat might be the most cost-effective, though that will cost you another $35 or so.
03-11-2007 | 06:45 PM
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From: Rosaria, Cascadia
Originally Posted by PCA 944
I see you've read the Ender's Game series. One of my favorite.
03-11-2007 | 06:53 PM
#83
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Jun 2004
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From: NorCal (school) /SoCal (summer)
From what I remember, the later books in the Shadow series are downers. Enders game was a fun read, but after that the story seems to get pretty grim.
Still, all the books were great.
Still, all the books were great.
03-12-2007 | 04:10 PM
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Burning Brakes
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From: NorCal (school) /SoCal (summer)
Originally Posted by Mike B
I proabably missed it but could you confirm the shipped cost to Canada (Calgary, Alberta T3G2R7)?
Because the poster tube and poster are under a pound, shipping cost is just by the ounce. I don't know whether that only applies to within the US though, I'll find out.
