Club Arnage

I have seen several people asking for Club Arnage flags. Done some investigation, and found a company who can make flags like we had last year for €25,- each. There is one minor, the minimum order has to be 25 pieces. Please let me know if you're interested asap. They will need 3 - 4 weeks to produce, so we are pushing it a bit...

One for me please! 

and one for me, please

and 2 for me please

And me.  Just the one, thank you.

One for me please.

Looking good guys, six already! 8)

I'll have one too Paddy

PM

One here please.

And one for me please

Ah g'wan g'wan g'wan g'wan G'WAN!

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y185/DobbinTheGreat/char_doyle.jpg)


Ok, one for me too then.

Thanks.

Patrick.

Okay, 10 make it a nice round figure. Please be aware I need 25 takers to make this happen :)

Put me down for one too

Oh go on then, one for me too please.

So that's 12, come on the rest of you

Small update: 12 ordered so far, we need double that to have an interesting price. They need 3 - 4 weeks to produce, end of order date should be 5th of May to be on the safe side.

If we order only 15 pieces, price will go up to €43,- each, so that's a significant difference...

one for me please.

Now i know why last years flag producers have gone bust !!

put me down for one to help the cause and 3 CA shirts if possible

Stick me down for one too

OK, any thoughts on how we resolve this?  I'd really like a flag but at this rate we're not going to get enough to get the cheap price?

I don't mind contributing a bit extra towards a float so that we can order the extras and then hopefully flog them off nearer to the 24 - not sure how that might work out practically though??   

Thoughts anyone?

I'd be happy to ay a bit extra or contribute to the float also.

Forgot to mention that I would imagine that when people see them at Le mans they would possibly like to buy one for next year.

I would pay extra if we are short.

I,LL have one please, if that's OK. Sorry a bit late just got back from holiday.

Okay. Slight multiple amount of dilemmas here.

First one is the amount of people. Up untill now we have 16 flags ordered.
The people are>>
Piglet
Werner
Wishywashyman (x2)
Doris
Andy Zarse
Powermite
RichUK
Robspot
Papa Lazarou
Lorry
GaryFrogeye
TonyT
Flobee1kenobi
nickliv
Mike C
This is not enough. But I have some weird plan.
An amount of 25 flags works out €25,- a piece, while an amount of 16 flags would be €43,- each.
Why don't we pay an extra 7 Euros and order two a person. Then the second (unwanted) flag can be sold for the required €25,- to whoever you want, so there is no significant loss in the end. I think that's the only way, unless you want to pay nearly £30,- a flag.

Secondly it's the artwork.
I've been in contact with Robbo, and the file he has is too small. 4kB simply won't work on a flag which works out 100x150 cms.
I have also been in contact with Grand Fromage, who gave me the mail address of ChrisConsidine, but Chris doesn't respond. Maybe he is on a holiday - or his mailbox cannot be reached, but I haven't had a response since my mail dated April 7th.
So I have been photoshopping in the mean time. And what I've come up with is slightly different to the original>>

(http://www.drinkingforholland.com/Paddy/ArnageFlag.jpg)

So that is how the situation works out. The flags are more expensive then announced, and the artwork doesn't match up completely. Maybe my last hope is Martini, I will send him a PM to see what he can do. If you look closely, it's only the checkered flag that doesn't match. The rest is okay.
I will send PM to all involved somewhere this week to get all answers.

Will let you all know asap what happens with this...

Paddy that sounds like a fab idea - good creative thinking! 

The artwork looks fine to me (but I'm not in the slightest bit creative!!) - on the basis it's going to be stuck at least six metres on the ground I doubt anyone is going to notice any differences! 

Count me in & let me know how to get you the money - paypal or Euro's at Spa LMS perhaps?  In fact if you want me to collect UK money from people I'll change it up and bring it to Spa if that makes life easier....

Sounds good. Let's see what happens...

I'm 5 foot 10, I wouldn't exactly call that short  ;)

What happened to the artwork for the original flags?

Was passed on by Robbo to last year's Flag manufacturers, which have gone bust :(

This any good??

I can probably work with that, even though I have to photoshop the text and curvy bits to get it all properly at 100x150 cms.

Will try over the weekend, I think it's possible!

Who were the flag printers?  I'm surprised that the liquidator hasn't given the artwork back to customers.  I may be able to track it down.

I am ok with that Paddy, Go for it! ;D

Goog idea.
I'm on for that.

I believe the original company were   http://www.zigzagflags.co.uk

There's no trace of a Zig zag flags going bust in the last 3 years.  The website and ebay shop have gone.

You're on your own Paddy! 

No Zig Zag Flags but a Zig Zag Graphics went bust in October last year

There is a Zig Zag Graphics in Birmingham went bust last october.. could be them... would need to know "proper" company name really.

F

Snap!

Nice one Fran  ::)

LOL -well it told me someone else was posting, but I thought what are the chances of them having the same info at the same time!!!  ::)

Probably them.  They only lasted a year, can't tell exactly what they did, and it was dissolved rather than liquidated, which is the honourable way out usually.

If they were cheap, that would explain it

Even if dissolved if someone was able to trace an ex-director they might have the artwork knocking about somewhere... clock is ticking to get it sorted before LM tho.  :-\

This is the original 'draft' of the CA flag posted by Robbo 18 months ago.

Del

Well volunteered Paddy

No problems with the 2-flags-for-32-euro plan...

Payment via what method?

Patrick.

Hold it. Looks like you've mixed up the amounts.
This is what I said>>
So two flags should be €50,-, which is -yes, well guessed- £32,- Sterling ;)

I will work on the flag tomorrow, try to put order down on Monday :)

Yep, I was mixed up... I wrote that reply from my hotel on Gran Canaria last night - everything's been Euros all week.   ::)

Back in Blighty now, so back to good old pounds shillings and pence.  :)

Patrick.

I'm happy with the 2 flags offer...as I wanted 2 anyway

speaking of flags, is this cheap? >> click (http://cgi.ebay.nl/Flag-of-Great-Britain-British-flag-XXX-eXtra-Large_W0QQitemZ6273591395QQcategoryZ33474QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)

Don't know, Paddy - that's about 8 by 5 in English money, and I can't find one that size.  The regular size, 5 x 3 go for between £3 and £4.

Del

Belay that - just found an 8 x 5 Union Flag for £14.77 inclusive of post and packing.  That's about the same as your one when you include postage.

Del

What was US aircraft carrier size about 20 x 30.  Could be feet or metres.

Bet they sell loads of Union flags in Holland.  Just proves what crap you get on ebay

Okay guys, it took a while, but I think this is an acceptable copied version of the original. We'll be in time if I put the order through on Monday, so all who requested will get email or PM with payment details. I will send by post as far as possible, but some of you might want to collect from Maison Blanche to be on the safe side :)

Go for it Paddy.  I'll take two CA Flags to even things out.  Cash by paypal, delivery at MB if thats OK.

Cheers Paddy  ;D   Happy to collect on MB as well!

Sorry Paddy, I have been somewhat remiss with this thread.  Two flags for me please of it helps with cost etc.  Happy to collect from MB.   ;D

I will collect from MB as well....same location as last year?

Mind you it will not be difficult to find DFH on MB as I guess your encampment will be a tad larger this year!!!! 8)

Great Paddy,

I can give you the cash at Spa 1000 km next week and can collect at MB or the Poo Bar on race weekend, no need to mail it

Cheers

Werner

I haven't received an email or a PM yet. Have you sent them out?

That will be fine werner, I will keep track of all who have ordered and stuff. Due to all kind of business I am far behind in all, but at least I have finished the artwork in time. File is on it's way to the printery, should be there in time for Le Mans.
Those PMs will be done tonight, just to be on the safe side and for tracking purposes.

Ahh yes, good point, I'll be in Spa this weekend and can give you cash in dingbats if that's easier?  ;D

Since the Teuro it's all Mickey Mouse-money to me ;D

You mean L'argent de Mickey la Souris.  The French seem to like that one

something like that, yeah ::)

just sent out 15 PMs, hope the server won't break down again :-\

Ahh was it your fault then   ;D

I've replied by pm!

Was just going to say I hadn't had a PM, then realised I actually did. D'oh!

You should now have payment from me for two flags.
Thanks for putting this together.

Hi Paddy, I havent received a PM, not sure if it was because i was a late comer.

Thanks

Chris

If this is your first reply, then how could you have put your name down? ???

Anyway, wish granted, PM on it's way ;D

I PM'd you the first time!  ;)

Money is winging its way over to you.

excellent stuff! received confirmation already! (http://forum.drinkingforholland.com/images/smiles/icon_thumbsup.gif)

Paypal sent. PM sent with address details.

Thanks,

Tony

PM sent...

Thanks,

Patrick.

much apreciated, guys! 8)

Paddy

Payment by Paypal today.......see you on MB

Rather than paying my Paypal, shall I just give you the cash on Saturday?

Job done.  Should have bought a bigger flagpole

That will be fine Rich, presume I'll see you at the pub on Saturday?

Yes :D

can't recall meeting you Rich :-\

LOL!!!!   ;D ;D ;D  :D.  Having seen the photo's I'm not sure you recall much!

Sorry for being so slow.......

But have I missed the boat to get a CA flag?

If not who do I need to contact to order one?

Thanks in advance.

no sir, there will be a few available :)

Hi Paddy,

I would like one flag please.

How can I order from you?

Payment, etc?

Small update. Coming Friday I'm picking up the flags. So for the person who requested posting (lost name for a moment, other computer) it might be a little tricky...

Hi Paddy,

That was me. I leave Tuesday night (a week today). If you can't get them on the courier on Friday then we can arrange to meet somewhere in Le Mans.

I am staying at Le Musee so PM me a mobile number and we can arrange a meet.

Cheers,

Tony

Hi Paddy,

That might have been me, also.

No problem I can meet you somewhere at Le Mans and collect the flag from you.

Where are you staying?

I am in Karting Nord and will be arriving on the mroning of 14th.

Would you prefer if I pay now with pay pal or bring cash on the day?

Thank you.

Yet another.....flag please

Will be staying adjacent to Wishy washy on MB

Any T shirts stickers etc?

May we pay at LM?

Thanks

Doug

Paddy,

Can I pick my 2 up somewhere at Le Mans?

Thanks,

Patrick.