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Kurt, Really appreciate the work you've done for the new CF logo and having Bob in the frame makes it that much better. Looking forward to the final design. In addition to adding Bob's image how about adding a couple of Mr. Carver's major contributions to the audio world like... The Carver Ref Vacuum Tube amp (what James S. used to call the Silver-1 preamp) that Bob had on his test bench in the 1980s and the Siver-7 Tube amps too that he developed at the same time! Both are important historically and are pinnacles of his audio design work over the years. We all know how much he loves the sound of tubes. I have some good pics of Bob's Ref preamp that I can send you and there should be ample pics of the Silver-7 Tube amps all over the internet! You might also consider putting the larger logo on the back of shirt with a very simple CF logo on the front. Might be more acceptable to all that way. Two versions of the shirt might also also work well to satisfy those interested in purchasing one or the other style. The AI tools of today are a double edged sword in many ways but seeing how you are using them here to our benefit gives me inspiration for the future!

CF2026 is coming fast. We are less than 6 months away. This will be our 20th get together. You will not want to miss it. As of now there are still several cabin options. There is at least one TreeHouse and all of the lofts are open. In addition, Cabin 2 is available.

2026 Carverfest Rate Calculator.xlsx It is getting closer every day. It is time to start getting reservations made with deposits. The rate calculator for this year is above for download. There is about a 4% increase from last year. When you make your reservation, please let me know if the amount differs significantly. Our contact is Candace Moore, her cell is 828-371-1257. You my also call the main number for Stonewood Cabins, 828-222-0802. Most people have stated their intent to exercise options. If you have not you have until May 15 to do so or the cabins will be opened up to others. Reservations must be made with Stonewood and deposit paid by June 15. I think the balance is due 4 or 6 weeks before arrival. Thanks, and please let me know if there are questions. Ed

Excellent

Raven, I'll share cabin 6 with you and Greg 11th-19th Steve

I've generated a somewhat simpler image for a T-shirt see below. I think we could make this work.

I’ve seen some sublimation printing that is pretty amazing compared to the regular old silkscreen.

@Kurt The captain's hat is great! Though I agree, it might be hard for the printer to print right with all the details. Personally, my vote is for the T-shirt. Nice and comfy lol

Cool. My plan is to be there for the first week.

@sea Greg and I will take Cabin 6 for the build. If anyone wants to share, let us know. There are two rooms available.

Yup! September 11 - 19th, at least that's when we'll be there to help.

I'm good with anything you choose. Once chosen, I may or may not purchase one. Like you, I have no interest in going into the t-shirt business - been there, done that. Taking orders, dealing with complaints, (there always are unsatisfied). And the stock minimums. I'll send you a PM with more data I have from experience on this.

Something like this @AndrewJohn ??

When I was a participant years ago with a jet ski club that made an annual trip down the Michigan shoreline and collected donations for the leader Dogs school near Detroit. Every year we had both types of shirts available. T’s and Polo’s That way people had a couple choices. Don’t know how much of a problem it would be to offer that being it is a special year. I’m still the Concert T-shirt kinda guy. And possibly a sublimation process would make a better print?

AJ, I thought about that, too. A more "mature" shirt of some kind. I'll leave it up to the gang. Maybe I can run a poll here on the site to get the design input. I'll put something together. As an aside, Jim had made some t-shirts back when he was still running the Carver business. I bought a couple and wore one to Carverfest 2 years ago and one to Axpona. Nice shirts. Lots of people wondered where I got them. I think there'd be a demand for Carver t-shirts even outside of Carverfest- here on this site and the FB site. Not a huge demand. And, I'm not really wanting to get into the t-shirt making business. But, maybe we could make up a batch and sell them at a little profit which would help finance the site? Just an idea.

On the other side of the spectrum..., for me, I'm pretty subtle. Polo shirt with a very subtle breast-located single text word or two identifying the event and date. I love it when people have to "ask" me about the story behind something subtle. 😉 I can wear that anywhere - church, golf, out to dinner, ... I've kind of outgrown (literally and in my head) the big flashy rock concert t-shirts. But that's just me. But I might also not be alone. @Kurt, don't mean to hurt anyone's feelings - that artwork is awesome! I'd love a frameable poster of one. Your ChatGPT skills are way beyond average!

Understood and agreed, Ed. I can make simpler versions. And, if you want, I can be in charge of the overall T-shirt coordination, too. I have some time available this summer and can easily manage it. I would need to get more input on the design, though. I certainly don't have the history that you all have. I'd want to make sure the Carverfest founders and usual attendees can relate to the design.

I like it but again, I am not sure that screen printing can do a good job on such a detailed graphic. Ed

or maybe like this....

If you can imagine it, AI can draw it.

Thank you, Carollee. Just keep watching this thread. I also hope it works out that you and Harry can attend.

For those of us who may not be able to make it, we would LOVE to be included on the ordering. As always, we hope to be able to make it, but the long drive isn't something some of us can make due to health reasons, or other commitments, but we are always still there in heart and soul. Keep me posted if shirts are developed (any time).

With a knife...

Has a date been decided for the sub build?

Cabin 6 would be perfect for the sub build, but it's too big for just the two of us. So if anyone else wants to go in with it, that'd be the best route. We'd reserve it for one week, so it'd be open to others during CF, too.