A proud little unicyclist!

[podzol]

I found this note under my son's bed. He's 6-years old.
Made my day! I have yet to figure out how he spelled unicycle correctly. Maybe a UDC sticker that's on my cello case.

[yoopers]

I found this note under my son's bed. He's 6-years old.
Made my day! I have yet to figure out how he spelled unicycle correctly.
Might there be a unicycle.com sticker on his uni? Way to go young Podzol! May you have many more happy turns of the wheel.

[Fuego]

ohh man that's cool stuff.

it's kinda sweet that he wrote it just cause he wanted to, no prompting or anything.

[musketman]

hehe... that a boy, How old is your son? His writing it better than mine!

[Racenut]

That's great stuff :) And he doesn't even fathom that he's learning to do something that will impress and amaze people fo rmany years to come haha.

[Unitik908]

hahah thats awesome

Chase

[bmemike]

That's something to save and pull out when he's in his 20's :)

[podzol]

That's something to save and pull out when he's in his 20's :)

Indeed, I will be saving it!

[GILD]

That gone straight to my PC's backround machine (http://www.webshots.com/).
Very kewl.

Is it possible to copy that and have it put on a T-shirt?
I'm thinking for his birthday maybe?

EDIT: also makes a killer avatar.

[podzol]

That gone straight to my PC's backround machine (http://www.webshots.com/).
Very kewl.

Is it possible to copy that and have it put on a T-shirt?
I'm thinking for his birthday maybe?

EDIT: also makes a killer avatar.

Hi Gild,
Thanks for the ideas! I think I'd wear that on a T-shirt. I'll give you some royalties if it goes into production. :)

It does make a cool avatar. I'm suprised that it can be read at that resolution. Your avatar, is that an undersea diver? I can't tell. Do you do scuba?

Any how, the kid is a bit young for the forum, but in another year you might just see that on an avatar associated with some posts that will curdle Miss Ayelery's tea!

[Miss Ayelery]

Hi Gild,
Any how, the kid is a bit young for the forum, but in another year you might just see that on an avatar associated with some posts that will curdle Miss Ayelery's tea!
I don't take milk in my tea, dear, so it's unlikely to curdle. But I welcome those posts to come. The wee ones should be encouraged to write by any means, and then gently encouraged to write well. It's the teenagers I have to be tough on. They've no excuse save laziness.

MA

[hanzy]

would every one here call me cute and little (see my avatar):rolleyes:

[Unitik908]

haha how old are you?

Chase

[hanzy]

i was 11 on thursday:p

[podzol]

i was 11 on thursday:p

Hi Hanzy,
Welcome to the unicycling Forum!
Do you unicycle, or are you interested in learning?

Happy Birthday.
Podzol

[UniTyler]

i was 11 on thursday:p

Finally somebody my age! I'm 12, level 7 almost, and I am 12. Now somebody's going to try to hook me up.... :rolleyes:

[abbabibble]

uh oh....

[sarah.miller]

I found this note under my son's bed. He's 6-years old.
Made my day! I have yet to figure out how he spelled unicycle correctly. Maybe a UDC sticker that's on my cello case.

Hes pretty good at spelling, over 50% of that note IS spelled correctly and the whole thing is understandable. Having an interest is a good way of expanding ones vocabulary, my infant school teachers were surprised at how well I did in a standard reading test when I was about 7 and way behind on the reading scheme, I was in a church choir and could read all sorts of interesting words I'd sung and seen in hymn books , the reading scheme books were very dull and boring. Admittedly my spelling and hand writing were incomprehensible for a few more years to come.
Sarah

[Tim Morin]

Right on. I can't wait to get my little guy on a uni. How old was your child when you taught him to ride?

[podzol]

Hi Tim.
He's six, we've had a 16" uni since he was 6 years and 3 months. It was a very cheap one and the wheel was not true. I spent the money just before Christmas on a 16" torker and that helped him right away.

When he wrote the note (apparently within the past month) he could comfortably move around the house on his uni bracing with one hand on chairs, tables, etc. Just today, though, in the basement he rode 15 feet unassisted and unsupported except for the mount! I am so proud. I will post pictures soon. He turns seven in march and I'm sure he'll be really motorin' by then.

He's about 48" tall and about 50 pounds and honestly, he's very strong, but not exceptionally coordinated (so I thought) compared to other kids his age. I both delighted AND surprised.

I learned when I was 6 or 7 and I am certain there are many folks who have learned younger. Tri Cities Unicycle club website cites people as young as 18 months starting to learn (At what age the tiny ones get up and ride, I don't know. You'll have to ask them :) http://www.tcuc.org/faq/#anyage ).


Good luck!
Blake

[podzol]

Having an interest is a good way of expanding ones vocabulary, my infant school teachers were surprised at how well I did in a standard reading test when I was about 7 and way behind on the reading scheme, I was in a church choir and could read all sorts of interesting words I'd sung and seen in hymn books , the reading scheme books were very dull and boring. Admittedly my spelling and hand writing were incomprehensible for a few more years to come.
Sarah

That's true. I was a budding nerd at a very young age and my folks bought me a subscription to Scientific American when I was in 2nd grade. It would take me all month to read one article, but it did the exact same thing to my vocabulary and spelling; I became very good in a specialized way. I never really caught up in conventional vocabulary and spelling, though. I suppose we pick our battles. :rolleyes:

[GILD]

Your avatar, is that an undersea diver? I can't tell. Do you do scuba?
No, my avatar is Kenny from the animated series 'South Park'.
Kenny was killed in every episode with his friend exclaiming 'They killed Kenny! You Bastards!!' untill the producers got bored with trying to find new ways of killing him.
The avatar of him 'shooting at the world' caught my eye for a variety of reasons. This (http://www.lyricsfreak.com/d/deep-purple/38756.html) is one of them.

[podzol]

No, my avatar is Kenny from the animated series 'South Park'.
Kenny was killed in every episode with his friend exclaiming 'They killed Kenny! You Bastards!!' untill the producers got bored with trying to find new ways of killing him.
The avatar of him 'shooting at the world' caught my eye for a variety of reasons. This (http://www.lyricsfreak.com/d/deep-purple/38756.html) is one of them.


Oh, I see. I don't have a TV, so I didn't know. If I died violently as many times, I might carry a chip on my shoulder, too! Fortunately, I have yet to die and can still brush off the bad things that have been done to me. I still greet the world with a naiive smile in the morning. Like this : :)

[GILD]

Make that a naive smile and a cup of coffee and we're on the same page.

[refuze]

Hi Gild,
Thanks for the ideas! I think I'd wear that on a T-shirt. I'll give you some royalties if it goes into production. :)

It does make a cool avatar. I'm suprised that it can be read at that resolution. Your avatar, is that an undersea diver? I can't tell. Do you do scuba?

Any how, the kid is a bit young for the forum, but in another year you might just see that on an avatar associated with some posts that will curdle Miss Ayelery's tea!

I run a screen printing shop so maybe i can help you out with that! ;) i too would rock the heck out of that shirt!
-refuze-

[GILD]

If these shirts ever go into production, let me know.

[dudewithasock]

Dude, I would so wear that.

[GILD]

I only caught onto this bit now.

I have yet to figure out how he spelled unicycle correctly. Maybe a UDC sticker that's on my cello case.

He has a mom with a cello, of course he's going to spell unicycle correctly.

[digitalattrition]

I liked it so much, I made it my Avatar!

[forrestunifreak]

That would be a very funny T-shirt. haha.

[podzol]

I run a screen printing shop so maybe i can help you out with that! ;) i too would rock the heck out of that shirt!
-refuze-

Okay, Let's do it!
Image should be able to be done in 3 colors (Blue white and black) I think, on a dark shirt? Navy or Black? Gotta be sturdy all cotton.

I can get you a higher quality digital image, too.

PM me the cost of the set up. We'll set a price that covers your costs and labor, a modest royalty to Gild for the idea, and some college money for the kid!
Fun!

Blake

[Tim]

Oh, I see. I don't have a TV, so I didn't know. If I died violently as many times, I might carry a chip on my shoulder, too! Fortunately, I have yet to die and can still brush off the bad things that have been done to me. I still greet the world with a naiive smile in the morning. Like this : :)Awesome, I find that the best way to live.

I'd like a shirt. Size M in black please. haha That is when they are made.

[GILD]

Okay, Let's do it!

PM me the cost of the set up. We'll set a price that covers your costs and labor, a modest royalty to Gild for the idea, and some college money for the kid!
Fun!

You can chuck my royalty into the beer-portion of the kid's college fund.
Education needs to be well balanced.

I'm in for a large black.

BTW, are you just going to copy the script and print it in white on the black shirts or are you going to print a 'photo' of the sheet of paper with the original writing on it on the shirts?

[tomblackwood]

You can chuck my royalty into the beer-portion of the kid's college fund. Education needs to be well balanced. BTW, are you just going to copy the script and print it in white on the black shirts or are you going to print a 'photo' of the sheet of paper with the original writing on it on the shirts?
Careful...if he knows the source, it might not just go to beer. Or you could just tell him that GILB provided the stipend...

I'm good for an XL, whatever color. Not that I get a vote, but to GILD's question, I'm assuming it has to be photocopy of the actual note...it would totally get lost in the translation to some standard font.

[GILD]

I wasn't thinking about a standard font, I was thinking of using the script on the note as a font, or a copy of the note itself.
Which I think I'd prefer as well.

[podzol]

I wasn't thinking about a standard font, I was thinking of using the script on the note as a font, or a copy of the note itself.
Which I think I'd prefer as well.

yes a copy of the note itself. Absolutely. I am hoping we can do three color so we capture the black pencil, the blue lines, and the white crumply paper.

Looks like refuze is going to do a nice job without chargning through the schnozzle, too.

[GILD]

I couldn't figure out why you mentioned black, blue and white in an earlier post.
Now it all makes sense.

[refuze]

yes a copy of the note itself. Absolutely. I am hoping we can do three color so we capture the black pencil, the blue lines, and the white crumply paper.

Looks like refuze is going to do a nice job without chargning through the schnozzle, too.


you have been PMed!!:D

[cathwood]

I'd buy one medium and an age 7.

Cathy

[boo radley]

i'd buy one if it comes in black.

[podzol]

Here's the image after I processed it. I left the lines, it makes it look more authentic. It will be just white on your choice of navy blue or black T shirt. Keeps the cost way down to do it only one color printing.
Let me know if you probably want one (PM me, I don't need to be using the forum for this) if you let me know ahead I can make certain we have about the right number in the right sizes. I'm not accepting money yet. :)

They will be all cotton. Priced about $15 +shipping, maybe less.

[digitalattrition]

I'd get one in XL. That looks sick.

[musketman]

I wasn't thinking about a standard font, I was thinking of using the script on the note as a font, or a copy of the note itself.
Which I think I'd prefer as well.

i want an original, tell him to write it again... lol:)

[dudewithasock]

I'll take a Medium. :D

Would you take money orders for them when they're produced, Refuze?

[podzol]

I'll take a Medium. :D

Would you take money orders for them when they're produced, Refuze?

Hi Dude. I'm paying Refuze up front for all the shirts and printing. You can pay me with a money order when they come in and I'll send you one.

I suspect the Shirts will be ready mid February.

Do you wear that cape often or only when you are doing heroic deeds?
Blake

[dudewithasock]

Nah, just at our school's playoff games. :D

[wobblyjohn]

Brilliant!
Sign me up for an xl, if you're still taking orders!

[chosen]

Here's the image after I processed it. I left the lines, it makes it look more authentic. It will be just white on your choice of navy blue or black T shirt. Keeps the cost way down to do it only one color printing.
Let me know if you probably want one (PM me, I don't need to be using the forum for this) if you let me know ahead I can make certain we have about the right number in the right sizes. I'm not accepting money yet. :)

They will be all cotton. Priced about $15 +shipping, maybe less.
thats sick. would it have anything on the front? if youve already answered this question im sorry. id buy one- let me know when theyre ready. man that would make the girl i like notice me.

[podzol]

thats sick. would it have anything on the front? if youve already answered this question im sorry. id buy one- let me know when theyre ready. man that would make the girl i like notice me.

You know, Chosen, I just imagined that the printing would be on the front. I suppose it doesn't matter. Are there strong preferences, folks? Front or back? I don't think both, I want to keep the price down.

Do you think she'll notice you for wearing one or giving her one?

[abbabibble]

i'll take an adult small.

and chosen, i understand your frustration totally.
talk about the story of my life...
You have been PM'd.

[GILD]

I kinda assumed it would be printed on the front as well.
I'm in for a large black.
I'll PM you to try n figure out how to get money to you.

[Racenut]

Sign me up for an XL and a youth medium (size 6/7).

Podzol, I did about 120 tshirts and hoodies for the people on a car message board I use. I had them all pay me up front with Paypal. This worked out very nicely as Paypal has a function that will print parcel postage tags and take the funds right from your paypal account. Then you just put the tshirts in a priority mail envelope and stick the postage label on it and send them off. When doing the postage online, they include the delivery confirmation at no charge. You can easily get 3-4 tshirts in one envelope, my wife even managed to get 2 hoodies and 3 tshirts in one envelope, she's a master folder :) Anyway, just speaking from experience.. the paypal thing makes it sooo much easier than trying to keep track of addresses and them having to makes labels and cutting and pasting addresses.

Also, while the background lines look authentic and cute to those of us that know the whole story, they are going to make it even more difficult to read for someone who doesn't know what they're looking at in the first place. Especially with it being all one color. I would say that just using the text by itself will make it much cleaner. But I'll take two either way ;)

[rob.northcott]

I'll buy one (large) as long as carriage to the UK isn't too expensive and we can work out a way to get the money to you.

Rob

[GILD]

Also, while the background lines look authentic and cute to those of us that know the whole story, they are going to make it even more difficult to read for someone who doesn't know what they're looking at in the first place.
Would it add or detract from the design to add the authors name and age in brackets at the bottom?

[dudewithasock]

I'd actually prefer just the words, but whatever works, I'll buy one either way.

And cast my vote for 'front'.

[chosen]

You know, Chosen, I just imagined that the printing would be on the front. I suppose it doesn't matter. Are there strong preferences, folks? Front or back? I don't think both, I want to keep the price down.

Do you think she'll notice you for wearing one or giving her one?
i say back. it just seems like if its a big logo that it goes on back. catboy when he did the upd shirts did a few variations so you could do that.

o and ill be lucky if she notices me at all.:rolleyes:

[rob.northcott]

I'd prefer it on the front - if it's on the back it gets covered by a rucksack, camelbak or whatever if you wear it while you're out riding.

[podzol]

Podzol, I did about 120 tshirts and hoodies for the people on a car message board I use. I had them all pay me up front with Paypal. This worked out very nicely as Paypal has a function that will print parcel postage tags and take the funds right from your paypal account.

Also, while the background lines look authentic and cute to those of us that know the whole story, they are going to make it even more difficult to read for someone who doesn't know what they're looking at in the first place. Especially with it being all one color. I would say that just using the text by itself will make it much cleaner. But I'll take two either way ;)

Hey racenut!
Thanks for the thoughts. I'll set up a paypal account and look into the postage function. I like the lines on the image, but maybe I can lower the contrast on them so it is mroe readable. Thanks!
B

[podzol]

I'd prefer it on the front - if it's on the back it gets covered by a rucksack, camelbak or whatever if you wear it while you're out riding.

Front it will be.

[podzol]

o and ill be lucky if she notices me at all.:rolleyes:

Hey, chosen.

Here are some hints about getting her attention, assuming she's worthy of it:

1. Confidence: act like you deserve some one great like her.
2. Flirt with he nicely. Some guys flirt by ignoring a girl or being a jerk to her. Never worked for me. Here's one that is so sweet she won't even believe it. wink at her and smile. Just once. It will make her wonder. You guys laugh, but that kind of thing can warm a girl's heart! Open doors for her and all that, of course.
3. When you talk to her, show a lot of interest in things she digs. Aske her questions about her. Soon she'll start noticing her checking out how cool you are if she's the one for you.

Remember, It's often the hardest for the coolest people to find the right person. Good luck!

[LikeableRodent]

I'll take a Large too.

I also agree with Racenut that the lines make it too hard to read, especially since most t-shirts get a mere passing glance.

[hanzy]

Hi Tim.
He's six, we've had a 16" uni since he was 6 years and 3 months. It was a very cheap one and the wheel was not true. I spent the money just before Christmas on a 16" torker and that helped him right away.

When he wrote the note (apparently within the past month) he could comfortably move around the house on his uni bracing with one hand on chairs, tables, etc. Just today, though, in the basement he rode 15 feet unassisted and unsupported except for the mount! I am so proud. I will post pictures soon. He turns seven in march and I'm sure he'll be really motorin' by then.

He's about 48" tall and about 50 pounds and honestly, he's very strong, but not exceptionally coordinated (so I thought) compared to other kids his age. I both delighted AND surprised.

I learned when I was 6 or 7 and I am certain there are many folks who have learned younger. Tri Cities Unicycle club website cites people as young as 18 months starting to learn (At what age the tiny ones get up and ride, I don't know. You'll have to ask them :) http://www.tcuc.org/faq/#anyage ).


Good luck!
Blake
That's tiny, I learnt when I was 4 or 5 and i had a 20"!:D

[hanzy]

I'd actually prefer just the words, but whatever works, I'll buy one either way.

And cast my vote for 'front'.
r u learning to idle I CAN 1 FOOTED IDLE + 1 FOOTED RIDE AND IM 11

[maestro8]

Podzol, if I bought a t-shirt, how much of the proceeds would go to the "little unicyclist"... are you going to put them in a trust fund or just meter them out to him in weekly allowance installments? I don't want the artist losing out on the profit from his masterpiece!

(btw, I'd take a size large myself)

[chosen]

wink at her and smile. Just once. It will make her wonder
you crack me up. see its wierd with her cuz like i know a lot of people but she knows like really a lot more people so, its hard for like just the two of us to talk. but i usually talk to her a bit everyday. i know she likes me, im just no good with girls. its cool though one of these days ill "make my move." then ill have to introduce her to my "forum family" and make sure you approve.

[dudewithasock]

r u learning to idle I CAN 1 FOOTED IDLE + 1 FOOTED RIDE AND IM 11

I'm not sure if this is a stab at me, or what...but obviously, you've been unicycling for longer than me, and so of course you'll be able to do more advanced skills than me, and I commend you for that.

But please, be aware that different people learn at different speeds. What might've taken you a few days might take me a few weeks, or someone else a couple months.

I'm sure your intentions weren't to insult me, but just choose your words more wisely next time so you don't come off as so rude. :)

[cathwood]

I'm not sure if this is a stab at me, or what...but obviously, you've been unicycling for longer than me, and so of course you'll be able to do more advanced skills than me, and I commend you for that.

But please, be aware that different people learn at different speeds. What might've taken you a few days might take me a few weeks, or someone else a couple months.

I'm sure your intentions weren't to insult me, but just choose your words more wisely next time so you don't come off as so rude. :)

Don't worry, I keep both feet securely on the pedals at all times (unless I'm falling off) and I'm way older than you. And I've been unicycling for a year.

Cathy

[dudewithasock]

Don't worry, I keep both feet securely on the pedals at all times (unless I'm falling off) and I'm way older than you. And I've been unicycling for a year.

Cathy

Well I wasn't worrying, but thanks for the encouragement.

[podzol]

Podzol, if I bought a t-shirt, how much of the proceeds would go to the "little unicyclist"... are you going to put them in a trust fund or just meter them out to him in weekly allowance installments? I don't want the artist losing out on the profit from his masterpiece!

(btw, I'd take a size large myself)

He doesn't get an allowance yet, so it will go into his savings account. I want to keep the price down, but probably about 5 bucks per shirt will go to him. I'm doing it for fun, so I won't make any money, just get reimbursed for my investment!

[chosen]

poddy will u do any variations for those that want it on the back? ill buy it either way im just asking.

also, something ive been wondering......are you a guy or girl. i never really knew, and i dont know your name.
seeking clarity,
chose N

[dudewithasock]

I've always assumed (s)he was a guy.

[LikeableRodent]

I'll solve this!

Biography:
Girl with many shovels and a coker. I'm a soil scientist.


My friends, we have a girl.

[podzol]

I'll solve this!
My friends, we have a girl.


Yep I'm a girl. A girl with a guy's name. Podzol is the name of a soil. My nick name at school was Typic Haploblakod, which is my name translated into soil taxonomy. Other friends who see me ride call me Dr. Bobo (I am not a clown, tho.)

I get this:
They say: What's your name?
I say: Blake
they say: No your first name?
I say: Blake.
they say:Blake Blake. Now that's interesting. I'v never heard of that. Now what do you like to be called? Blakey? Blakely? Brook?
If I have the patience not to walk away, I say: Blake

Now that I finished school I can say: YOU may call me Dr. Ketchum.


Blake is my first name. Elizabeth is my middle name, but don't use it becasue I HATE it and I have pointy elbows and know hwere to jam them ;) !! I swore when I was a kid that I was going to change it. I just have been too busy to get around to it! Any suggestions?

[dudewithasock]

Girl power

[chosen]

My friends, we have a girl.

in that case....get in the kitchen and get me a lemonade. now!

[podzol]

I only make lemonade for Mr. Bear. I'll make you some humble pie to eat if you like.;)

[GILD]

I swore when I was a kid that I was going to change it. I just have been too busy to get around to it! Any suggestions?
Podzol?


poddy will u do any variations for those that want it on the back? ill buy it either way im just asking.
Since it's screen printed, I assume it will be possible to do one on the back. Since this will be a custom piece, there will obviously be a surcharge...
(Don't mind me, I just like the sound of my own keyboard.)

I'll make you some humble pie to eat if you like.
POW!
Eat up, my friend.

[john_childs]

Yep I'm a girl. A girl with a guy's name.

<snip>

Blake is my first name. Elizabeth is my middle name, but don't use it becasue I HATE it and I have pointy elbows and know hwere to jam them ;) !! I swore when I was a kid that I was going to change it. I just have been too busy to get around to it! Any suggestions?
Sue.

Might as well balance out the poor guy who got named Sue and eventually changed his name to Blake.

[tomblackwood]

Blake is my first name. Elizabeth is my middle name, but don't use it becasue I HATE it! I swore when I was a kid that I was going to change it. Any suggestions?
If you were an actress, I'd recommend Alec.

[trials2k]

I found this note under my son's bed. He's 6-years old.
Made my day! I have yet to figure out how he spelled unicycle correctly. Maybe a UDC sticker that's on my cello case.

hahaha, your kid is crazzyy :p i would definetly wear that on a t-shirt, and its now also in my msn avatar :) nice work!

who knows, ur kid could be the next kris holm hehe

pm me if u do put it on a shirt hehe

[trials2k]

sorry for the lateness on the post lol :o i only just noticed the thread then

[cathwood]

So how is this project going?

Cathy

[monkeyman]

I would so wear that...I'll cast my votefor the front...I also think the lines should be taken away, because no one else will get it...and maybe stretch it out so its not overlapping itself...like someone said, most t shirts only get a passing glance

[monkeyman]

well, it won't let me edit, so sorry for posting again
But how much do you think it'd be for one medium shirt sent to around Dallas, Texas?

[podzol]

Hi All,
Sorry for the delay.
The T shirts are waiting for me to recover from all the colds, flus and labyrinthitis that I have collected then for my cash flow to settle down. I am craping buy to pay closing costs right now on the new old house.


Thanks for remembering the project. I think the end of March you'll hear more progress is being made.

B

[martin.phillips]

[QUOTE=chosen]i know she likes me, im just no good with girls. QUOTE]

I was scared of girls until I was 35. Then I realised that I was right be be scared. I'm still scared of my wife, my daughter, my clerical assistant, my female technicians at work and the lady in the post office. With the benefit of wisdom and experience, however, one can cover the fear with a veneer of sophistication and humour :eek:

Podzol: that note is the best! Put me on the list for a medium adult.

[habbywall]

wait thats gonna be made into a tshirt?
that would be pretty cool, i would consider it if i had money,
actually i would buy it if i had money

[Unibando]

Amazing. Sign me up for a medium.

[dudewithasock]

Hey so um...was this ever going to get made? I would still love a t-shirt of this.

[GILD]

PM Podzol and ask.

[dudewithasock]

I PM'd her, but I seem to recall her announcing her permanent departure form unicyclist.com at some point in the past year...does anyone know? I can't be the only person that would purchase this.