LUNA-TICS TEAM ROOM: Year-round "Looney" fun.

[Kristine Strasburger]

Wow to all the team mate accomplishments these past few days. We had a great view of the huge moon last night as we were driving home from our long trip to CA. Getting back to normal now, and will hit the rower in the morning (Ben did some meters today even.)

On the mug issue, does it have to be clear glass? I have found one we could have our design put on that is almost identical to the C2 mug except that it is frosted glass. Only thing is it costs almost $18 plus shipping. If we can we go with a ceramic coffee mug there are a lot of options, and they are all cheaper. Another option is to upload a design to a site which sells this stuff, and let people apply it to whatever merchandise they want- mugs, t-shirts, anything.

No matter what, I think we need to get written permission or acknowledgement from C2 to be completely above board with this.

[Kona2]

Kristine - if we get around the designing our own logo, I am sure that we can use the same logo via Cafe Press for you to get a coffee mug. The other beverage mugs will be clear or frosted glass...and we'll have to order them in a batch.

I'm not seeing Ben's meters in the logbook yet...but am hopeful we can celebrate that he's crossed the 100K mark!

[Sheepster]

Like many things that have gone by the wayside, the Concept2 marathon mugs will soon be no more. They are indeed running out their inventory,

Does this mean if I row a marathon really soon (like this weekend) and ask really nicely - there's still a chance of getting a mug?? (Will I be laughed at if it takes me 8 hours to do a marathon? )

[Kona2]

Yes - Dena H indicated they were closing their inventory out, and would respond to requests by email denah@concept2.com to give out the last mugs. I wouldn't wait too long....and no one laughs at the time it takes...just keep the monitor active when you take breaks!

[Kristine Strasburger]

So did Dena say that they were just not interested in making a C2 marathon design available through Cafepress? Or is there hope? Ideally, they would make some kind of marathon design available once the mugs are gone. The pin is also nice, and in keeping with the Holiday Challenge pins theme, but it is still cool to cool off with a cold one in your mug for all to see !

[Kona2]

I did pursue the Cafe Press idea right away. Unfortunately, Cafe Press doesn't "do" glassware. They are willing to offer a beer stein (not for me), but no glasses.

The next option might be to check in with Cafe Press. My sense is that Concept2 views Cafe Press as a good partner, and one with whom they have already shared logos.

Perhaps the email campaign to get the glassware should go to Cafe Press. If you go to their website, go to the email us about a product you would like portion, and send them a message. Maybe if enough of us send it in, then we can get them to carry it.

js

[just27]

Cafe Press doesn't "do" glassware. They are willing to offer a beer stein (not for me), but no glasses.

The next option might be to check in with Cafe Press. My sense is that Concept2 views Cafe Press as a good partner, and one with whom they have already shared logos.

Perhaps the email campaign to get the glassware should go to Cafe Press. If you go to their website, go to the email us about a product you would like portion, and send them a message. Maybe if enough of us send it in, then we can get them to carry it.

js

Thx, Jan ... I just love a good rabble-rousing project ... something along these lines, y'think? :

http://help.cafepress.com/hc/s-74058960 ... =cafepress

Note: copy and paste the above URL into your browser ... it doesn't appear to link completely from here.

Dear Cafe Press:
There are many Concept 2 rowers who are disappointed with the company's decision to discontinue offering their popular glass marathon mugs. Might it be possible to add a glass mug option to your vast selection of coffee mugs and steins? Thank you for your consideration ...


Chris

[nl07695]

Here in the Netherlands there nothing like glasses mugs pins etc etc. Non of the challenges are rewarded with C2 goodies....

The only thing we have here are Million Meter club rewards:

1MM Certificate and T-shirt
2,3,4MM Certificate and Socks, Towel or T-shirt
5MM Certificate and Longsleeve shirt
6,7,8,9MM Certificate and Socks, Towel or T-shirt
10MM Certificate and 10MM Sweater
11,12,13,14MM Certificate and Socks, Towel or T-shirt
15M Certificate and row-shorts
16,17,18,19MM Certificate and Socks, Towel or T-shirt
20MM Certificate and row-shorts and T-shirt

two conclusions....
Row-shorts will only last 5MM
Sorry Dan, Concept2.NL doesn't expect us to cross the 20MM mark...

Peter H

[Toothdoc]

Sorry Dan, Concept2.NL doesn't expect us to cross the 20MM mark...

Peter H[/quote]

Peter,

All the more reason to make it happen. I just love buggin' authority figures.

Dan C

[Kona2]

The JVC Luna-Tics are in 4th place overall !

Congratulations to Tom P for passing the 200K mark!
Congratulations to Chris for passing the 200K mark!
Congratulations to Tony for passing the 100K mark!
Congratulations to Tom R for passing the 50K mark!
Congratulations to Will W for passing the 50K mark!

January Virtual Team Challenge Individual Standings

Name Total Event Meters
David A. Alden 110,148
Darryl Bathel 160,160
Kristine Bay 30,428
Joseph Bennett 24,959
Alistair Black 40,608
Pat Byron 4,075
Kiba Chan 330,000
Andrea Cosmin 100,743
Ted Cowley-Gilbert 151,000
Daniel Cox 298,815
Mike Crossley 0
Chris Czech 72,483
Karyn Gallagher 122,413
Rodrigo Garcia 0
barbara grandberg 24,699
David Grasfield 80,000
Nigel Greene 76,562
Kenneth Guenther 89,186
William Haag 402,644
Mary Harper 120,646
Robert Hess 55,000
Dawn Howe 15,000
David Hunter 216,933
Peter Huurman 75,000
Bil Kerrigan 48,339
Steven Larky 120,000
Gina Levy 68,913
John Longmire 110,549
Dana Mitchell 33,922
Jane Newall 0
Orion Newall-Vuillemot 0
Anais Newall-Vuillemot 0
Elias Newall-Vuillemot 0
Laurie Pachter 37,139
Angelo Papadopoulos 0
Anthony Parendo 103,323
Tom Pinckney 207,000
Tim Porter 83,615
Debbie Rohlwing 4,228
Tom Rosengarth 54,952
Will Salach 284,440
Eva-Kristin Schuster 47,129
Sorin Spanoche 18,000
Jan Stevenson 83,000
Kristine Strasburger 0
Tim Strasburger 3,504
Ben Strasburger 2,000
Keith Strasburger 0
Chris Tudury 205,490
AJ Tudury 76,966
peter verdirame 71,000
Debbie Vuillemot 0
Andy Ward 0
Nicole Williams 2,915
Will Worthwine 50,188
Total Challenge Meters as of 1.13.09 AM MST = 4,318,114 m

Total meters on the day = 302,540 m! Great rowing by all!

[Kona2]

Season meters as of 258/365 = 47,476,574 m

Total meters on the day = 265,667 m

Oars in the water = 36 percent

MILESTONES...Bragging Rights...Celebrations:

5.5 MM Will S
4.1 MM Dan
400K Tom P
100K Ben

ONE Million Meter Watch:

Angelo with (10,702 m) to go!

Kenneth G with (25,936 m) to go! It will be this week!

And thanks to today's lunar crew:

Will S 28,302 m
Dan 28,136 m
Kiba 20,000 m
Tom P 17,000 m
Peter H 15,000 m
Darryl 14,615 m (Trip Leader)
Ted 13,655 m
Chris 11,701 m
Karyn 10,651 m (double training! whew!)
Tom R 10,250 m
Mary 10,050 m
Kenneth G 10,025 m
Steven 10,000 m
Jan 9,903 m
AJ 9,051 m
Tony m
Gina 7,539 m
Jack 6,035 m
Peter G 5,500 m
Joe 5,375 m
Bill K 4,259 m
Debbie R 4,228 m
Tim S 3,504 m
Ben 2,000 m

[DuluthMoose]

Kona2 - I've paddled a "bow babe" around in my canoe once or twice before, but never a whole flock of chicks. Love the ranger hat on Snoopy. But it better have a chin strap and be securely on for later this week when Will H whooooshes by..........

[just27]

The JVC Luna-Tics are in 4th place overall !
David Hunter ~ 216,933
Total meters on the day = 302,540 m! Great rowing by all!

... David H. ... tag, you're it ...
Chris

[Dave_H]

The JVC Luna-Tics are in 4th place overall !
David Hunter ~ 216,933
Total meters on the day = 302,540 m! Great rowing by all!

... David H. ... tag, you're it ...
Chris

lol! Thanks Chris... I had big plans tonight to finally join the 42k club... a buisness call at the 24k mark put that to rest.
Maybe tomorrow???
Darryl Bathel 179,883 - your tagged for an HM tomorrow ... teetering on the 200k mark!
Good luck all!
Dave

[DuluthMoose]

David H - Good thing I had my tag deflector shield up... I think the tag bounced back on Chris.

My style is to consistently row for an hour every day I can, and then I've got other things I want/need to do with my time. Otherwise its a choice between a shortage of calories and severe shivering when outside in this below weather or making a run for jelly donuts. I can't risk calorie shortage since I'm not sure my car will start. And I simply must have enough calories to keep cutting and splitting wood to keep the wood stove going. I did an extra 5K last evening on the paddle adapter because it was too cold to be out in my woodworking shop. High temps are suppose to remain below zero here until Friday, so maybe there will be more paddle adapter meters the next few evenings.