[OrRando] Jerseys

David Rowe david.readytoride at gmail.com
Mon Mar 6 16:16:34 PST 2006


We could use my Zoomerang account and do a poll ...

;-) Just kidding.



On 3/6/06, Bert Lutz <bert_lutz at hotmail.com> wrote:
>
>
> Good luck, Michael, capturing a common theme out of these emails...
>
> I'm with keeping it simple.  I like the all black with white lettering.
> "Oregon Randonneurs" in  white block letters embroidered front and back.
> Maybe a small "2006" to capture the limited edition message.
>
> XL Racer:  1 long sleeve; 1 short sleeve.
>
> Bert
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: orrando-bounces at tire.patch.com [mailto:
> orrando-bounces at tire.patch.com]
> On Behalf Of Susan France
> Sent: Monday, March 06, 2006 8:16 AM
> To: Oregon area Randonneurs
> Subject: RE: [OrRando] Jerseys
>
> At first I thought no about black... until I saw someone wearing a black
> wool jersey with white lettering. It looked "sharp". It's also the only
> color consistent between racer & club cut. Michael knows I don't like
> bands
> of white across my chest so I'm going with a solid racer l/s... though I'd
> expect most others to be happy with club cut, as they don't care about the
> chest band. I wouldn't mind the club cut if the band was the same color as
> the jersey body.
>
> Lettering...I'm guessing that having different lettering front and back is
> extra. I don't care one way or another whether the jersey is limited
> edition. I'd be happy with just "Oregon Randonneurs" front and back.  Boy,
> you haven't mentioned block or script lettering. I'd go with Script
> embroidery as I already own a block letter jersey... SIRs.
>
> Susan.
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: orrando-bounces at tire.patch.com
> > [mailto:orrando-bounces at tire.patch.com]On Behalf Of Michael Rasmussen
> > Sent: Monday, March 06, 2006 6:27 AM
> > To: orrando at patch.com
> > Cc: pcyclewear at aol.com
> > Subject: [OrRando] Jerseys
> >
> >
> > Hello everyone!
> >
> > Here's the word to date on a jersey order.
> >
> > We have 10 people who have spoken up indicating interest.  We
> > need a minimum
> > of 12 to place an order.  Keep that in mind as you read the rest of the
> > message.
> >
> > Our chosen vendor is Portland Cyclewear
> http://www.portlandcyclewear.com/
> >
> >     Advantages
> > local business, flexible policies, good quality wool, good
> > reputation for delivering the goods
> >
> >     About the jerseys, quality report by Robert Buschman
> > Australian merino wool, the soft and comfortable stuff.  Medium
> > weight with
> > tightly woven light fibers, good fit (he's a trim guy) and well sewn
> >
> >     Color and Style
> > This is a great benefit of working with Portland Cyclewear.  We
> > get to mix and
> > match.  You want long sleeve racer cut in orange?  You got it.
> > Short sleeve
> > shop style in Royal blue?  It's yours.
> >
> > Shop Style Colors:  Black, Scarlet, Royal Blue
> > Racer Style Colors: Black, Light Orange, Victory Blue
> >
> > Long or short sleeve either way.
> >
> > Aside from fit, one distinction is that shop jerseys all have a white
> > band across the chest.  Racers come with or without the chest band.
> >
> > I suggest, for some consistency here, that we go with Scarlet or
> > Light Orange
> > (like the Merkx/Acore color) for our first order.  But really, it would
> be
> > your jersey, so get what you want.
> >
> > The people who spoke up first are voting on whether we'll go for
> > flocked or
> > embroidered lettering.
> >
> > All jerseys in this order, and this order only, will be inscribed with
> > "Founding Member".
> >
> > Everything I've just written is subject to correction by Portland
> > Cyclewear.
> >
> > OK, I also lied.  We don't have to have 12 people ordering.  But
> > if we do the
> > price drops 20% from the single unit order level.  Which means we
> > go from a
> > well priced jersey to a wonderfully priced jersey.
> >
> > Postscript:  You might consider a purchase at Team Estrogen for the
> woman
> > cyclist in your life.  Another Oregon cycling business, and owner Susan
> > Octenas helped out with information about how to buy cyclewear.
> > http://www.teamestrogen.com
> >
> > Final Word:
> >
> > I'm about to (poor, poor me) leave for vacation in Bali.  You
> > have until March
> > 23rd to make up your mind and commit to being part of the jersey order.
> >
> > How to get on board?
> >   visit http://www.portlandcyclewear.com/ select your style and color
> >   email me with your choices
> >   email a deposit check of $40 to Susan
> >
> > When I return from paddling around in tropical ocean waters we'll
> > sort it out
> > and place the order.
> >
> > --
> >       Michael Rasmussen, Portland Oregon
> >     Be appropriate && Follow your curiosity
> > http://www.patch.com/words/ or http://fut.patch.com/
> >   The fortune cookie says:
> > Health nuts are going to feel stupid someday, lying in hospitals dying
> > of nothing.
> >               -- Redd Foxx
> >
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