2012 FAL calendar ** UPDATE **

[def90]

This is going to have to be quick as I have procrastinated to get this out..

I am going to open up submissions to get your FAL into the next calendar. Just email me a nice big pic (the bigger the file the better) of your FAL and if it gets selected for one of the 12 months you get one free calendar.

Send pics to def90 @ hotmail.com (Obviously remove the spaces before and after the @)

Feel free to post them here as well.

I will accept submissions for the next 2 weeks and then I will place the order for the calendars and start taking payment and orders. I will be ordering 150 or so calendars and will likely be charging between $18-20 each. I will be asking for payment up front as I don't have a ton of liquid capital at the moment to cover all of the printing cost.

This post is for picture submissions only!

I will place an ad in the marketplace when I am ready to start taking orders.. Thanks!


Here is an example of what we are looking for (except bigger!):

http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh264/JimK_photos/IMG_0999.jpg

[torquemada055]

I dont have much talent for pics, but here's my entry! Tried to send you an email, but it got returned... :sad:
http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x140/torquemada55/PICT4833.jpg

[hansellhd]

http://i1036.photobucket.com/albums/a443/hansellhd/FALFN49003.jpg
or
http://i1036.photobucket.com/albums/a443/hansellhd/FALFN49006.jpg

My entry.

HDH.

[macfee421]

I'll take 3 calendars

[randyinseville]

Im in for another this year , just please keep putting a Rhodie in there somewhere!

[denny]

Put me in for 1.
You need that L2 picture with the bird at it's muzzle in there somewhere.
Denny

[LaConservationist]

I will send some pics for consideration, and I am in for 2 calenders!

I think I have riFAL worthy BUT I am afraid I am not good enough behind the camera! I will do my best to submit a few..... THANKS for doing this and let me know when ya need the funds!

LaC

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rJj-mRCLCwc/Tpt68-mcjzI/AAAAAAAAEpk/oA7MmrENeDo/s576/DSC00495.JPG

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-lh5EHDuR3s0/TpuIgub2oYI/AAAAAAAAEp0/j1va8sdxL6U/s512/DSC00485.JPG

[JimK]

I have a few more pics I'll email you Chad.
I'd be more than honored to have even one of my rifles on the next calendar!
Put me down for 2 calendars as well...
Thanks for doing this!
:beer:
Cheers,
Jim

[01BIRDDOG]

I will take one calendar and will send a pic. of my entry soon. Advise where,exact price and when to send money.

[Batman890]

I'll take a calendar.

http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii209/rotorhead_2008/Weapons/DSCN2312.jpg

http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii209/rotorhead_2008/Weapons/DSCN2279.jpg

[LaConservationist]

Every calender should have a "WHITE TIGER" :rofl:

http://img689.imageshack.us/img689/2707/lstiger2.jpg

And maybe a SHORT "SWEET LOUISE"

http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/7339/stgsidebside3.jpg

OH OH did someone say Rhodie???

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-XJGPzUNdqqM/ThcvZU-YuNI/AAAAAAAAEQc/DIzCDVD0u-0/s512/photo%201.JPG

[embatp]

chris could make his own calender....lol....

[harleyrider]

Originally posted by embatp
chris could make his own calender....lol....

True dat! Probably even a 18- or 24-month version at that. :bow:

HR

[Blackmore]

Take your pick:

http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/L2A1_Right_001.jpg

http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/L2A1_Left_001.jpg

[FALonious]

http://i52.tinypic.com/xd83es.jpg
http://i54.tinypic.com/2l81n4.jpg

[cgmees]

I'll take a calendar!

[Smokey224]

Although it isn't the focal point, there's a FAL in there.....

http://www.pbase.com/image/127593155/large.jpg

[def90]

Originally posted by torquemada055
I dont have much talent for pics, but here's my entry! Tried to send you an email, but it got returned... :sad:



Hmmm, I am getting others. Try to send one via pm.

[Texgunner]

def90, the email address you posted has a space before the "@" and one after it. I had to remove both those before my email would send. Might be the problem? Just a thought...
Gary

[def90]

Originally posted by Texgunner
def90, the email address you posted has a space before the "@" and one after it. I had to remove both those before my email would send. Might be the problem? Just a thought...
Gary

I did that on purpose.. If you list your email address on any forum spam bots are likely to find it and send you all kinds of fun stuff.

I assumed it was a widely known thing to put the spaces in there for that reason.

[Outlaw Patriot]

Originally posted by LaConservationist
I will send some pics for consideration, and I am in for 2 calenders!

I think I have riFAL worthy BUT I am afraid I am not good enough behind the camera! I will do my best to submit a few..... THANKS for doing this and let me know when ya need the funds!

LaC

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rJj-mRCLCwc/Tpt68-mcjzI/AAAAAAAAEpk/oA7MmrENeDo/s576/DSC00495.JPG

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-lh5EHDuR3s0/TpuIgub2oYI/AAAAAAAAEp0/j1va8sdxL6U/s512/DSC00485.JPG

Since you asked (sort of) you need to retake those exact pics on a cloudy day. The bright light shining through the trees washes out wherever it hits, while the rifles in the shade look too dark. Take the pics on an overcast day with thin but complete cloud cover and the light will be constant, bright, but diffused. Taking pics in early morning or late evening light can work just as well if not better but you gotta be a bit more careful setting up the shots.

[Texgunner]

Originally posted by def90


I did that on purpose.. If you list your email address on any forum spam bots are likely to find it and send you all kinds of fun stuff.

I assumed it was a widely known thing to put the spaces in there for that reason.

Well, now I know too. It makes sense, but I guess there are a few not savvy to that trick. ;)

[catmguy445]

Put me down for one calendar. I signed up for one last year and kept waiting for a post that said to send payment, and never saw anything like that, then around Christmas, there was a post saying that they were all shipped, so I never got one last year.

When you need the payment, please post that here. I still don't know how I missed it last year, but I did, and I don't want that to happen again.

[def90]

Originally posted by catmguy445
Put me down for one calendar. I signed up for one last year and kept waiting for a post that said to send payment, and never saw anything like that, then around Christmas, there was a post saying that they were all shipped, so I never got one last year.

When you need the payment, please post that here. I still don't know how I missed it last year, but I did, and I don't want that to happen again.

Sorry if I missed you somehow last year.. Keep your eyes open in the marketplace when I post these up for sale.. I will try to transpose the requests in this post over to that one when I get it going.

[def90]

We have some great pics coming in so far, let's keep them coming!

[torquemada055]

but I guess there are a few not savvy to that trick.

Waving my hand saying "Guilty".....:beer:

[SID325]

I'll take one.

[harleyrider]

I'd be in for 1-2 calendars. I'll also try & get you some decent photos of my few completed FALs in the next few days.

HR

[LaConservationist]

def did you get any of the 3 emails I sent? I know they were quite large.....THANKS!
LaC

[LaConservationist]

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4CUv8qZ1_co/Tp4R7O3k7WI/AAAAAAAAEp8/MYAKW7shNQQ/s576/STGfeather1.jpg

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-axhx1boIFBk/Tp4SSs95AqI/AAAAAAAAEqE/FbEWnx99908/s576/271matchstgRS.jpg

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-pWBqchSR7Ns/Tp4bKupgQsI/AAAAAAAAEqk/3YcgLqpilPI/s576/DSC00462.jpg

[anothergunnut]

I definitely would like one; it would look great in my office and really annoy the liberals at work. It looks like you have plenty of subject rifles, just not many photographers!

[aezcur]

I want 5 (five). I'll try to finish my FAP this week end and try to submit a photo!:fal:

[def90]

Originally posted by LaConservationist
def did you get any of the 3 emails I sent? I know they were quite large.....THANKS!
LaC

No I didn't.. Try it again?

[harleyrider]

Originally posted by Smokey224
Although it isn't the focal point, there's a FAL in there.....

http://www.pbase.com/image/127593155/large.jpg

Man Smokey, everytime I scroll by this pict. I shake my head & sigh.....that is one fetching Hi-Power! :love: Those grips really set it off.

HR

[Smokey224]

Thanks Harley!

Since I took that photo I've swapped out the stock trigger with a Jim Garthwaite trigger. The stock part had too much curvature and my big long fingers had trouble getting good even pressure on it. The Garthwaite trigger is flatter and does the trick, I highly recommend it.

Here's a couple of full length shots of the rifle.............
http://www.pbase.com/image/61497936/large.jpg
http://www.pbase.com/image/61497937/large.jpg

[stuckpig]

This seems a bit out of place, sorry, but it's the only FAL I have...

http://img638.imageshack.us/img638/8932/img3jj.jpg

[Dangerousdaryl]

I'll take one.

[tx_oil]

http://i630.photobucket.com/albums/uu27/tx_oil/MelindawithFAL2.jpg

[brunop]

Not my thread, but I like your pic tx-oil.

Need to get a mag in that rifle for the re-shoot...

[tx_oil]

Thanks!! I'm very lucky in that my better half not only likes guns (and owns several of her own) and she likes to shoot the FALs also. I am offshore now and unable to take any new photos for the calender entry, but I had that one on my hard drive. BTWn I'm in for a calender also.

[def90]

BTT..

We need more entries!! :)

[01BIRDDOG]

Here is my L1A1 for your view and consideration. http://oi52.tinypic.com/2zibfc1.jpg

[harleyrider]

Damn, almost forgot about this. Here's a few. If I can get some decent weather over the next couple days, I might be able to get a few more.

BGS model "b" on Entreprise Type 1

http://i755.photobucket.com/albums/xx196/harleyrider_photo/FAL%20Calendar/DSCF6262.jpg

http://i755.photobucket.com/albums/xx196/harleyrider_photo/FAL%20Calendar/DSCF6462.jpg


Argentine on IMBEL

http://i755.photobucket.com/albums/xx196/harleyrider_photo/FAL%20Calendar/DSCF6425.jpg

http://i755.photobucket.com/albums/xx196/harleyrider_photo/FAL%20Calendar/DSCF6379.jpg

http://i755.photobucket.com/albums/xx196/harleyrider_photo/FAL%20Calendar/DSCF6446.jpg


HR

[harleyrider]

And just for the hell of it, here's a snap of my StG58 on IMBEL:

http://i755.photobucket.com/albums/xx196/harleyrider_photo/FAL%20Calendar/DSCF6632.jpg



HR

[CaveNil]

http://i.imgur.com/CMQAB.jpg

You said "as big as possible," right?

[catmguy445]

Holy Crikey, CaveNil, you not only own an RG, but you're willing to let people see that you have one? OMG............lol. However, the FAL is gorgeous.

[CaveNil]

Hey man, I love the RG. It makes the perfect bathroom gun - even if it rusts to hell, or falls in the toilet, all you have to do is press the lever.... AND FLUSH IT.

Hahahahaha

[Bigger_Is_Better]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by harleyrider
[B]Damn, almost forgot about this. Here's a few. If I can get some decent weather over the next couple days, I might be able to get a few more.

BGS model "a" on Entreprise Type 1

http://i755.photobucket.com/albums/xx196/harleyrider_photo/FAL%20Calendar/DSCF6262.jpg

http://i755.photobucket.com/albums/xx196/harleyrider_photo/FAL%20Calendar/DSCF6462.jpg[QUOTE]


Actually that would be a BGS model "b"
The "a" didn't have a bipod, and did have wood handguards.

Those are awesome pictures of a beautiful rifle though!

Aaron

[harleyrider]

Originally posted by Bigger_Is_Better
[QUOTE]Originally posted by harleyrider
[B]Damn, almost forgot about this. Here's a few. If I can get some decent weather over the next couple days, I might be able to get a few more.

BGS model "a" on Entreprise Type 1

http://i755.photobucket.com/albums/xx196/harleyrider_photo/FAL%20Calendar/DSCF6262.jpg

http://i755.photobucket.com/albums/xx196/harleyrider_photo/FAL%20Calendar/DSCF6462.jpg[QUOTE]

Actually that would be a BGS model "b"
The "a" didn't have a bipod, and did have wood handguards.

Those are awesome pictures of a beautiful rifle though!

Aaron

Thanks BIB! :beer: You are so right, it is indeed a model "b". I guess I got in a hurry on that one and since I'm working on a model "a" now, it's on my brain. Unfortunately that one's not far enough along to post up for consideration in this year's calendar. I have corrected my original post.


Now let's see some more FAL photos guys & gals!


HR

[TNMntns]

Pics sent

[gaijinsamurai]

I suppose this is too late, but I'll post it anyways: a South African/Rhodesian on Coonan Type 3 receiver, built by Vagabond.


[IMG]http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm68/gaijinsamurai/177.jpg

[harleyrider]

Nice Rhodie GS!

Def, are you still accepting photos for the calendar or is the deadline passed?


HR

[def90]

Originally posted by harleyrider
Nice Rhodie GS!

Def, are you still accepting photos for the calendar or is the deadline passed?


HR

I'll take more photo's through the weekend. :)

Thanks!

[gaijinsamurai]

Here's another, you're free to use if you wish: 1962 L1A1 kit on Armscorp T48 Inch receiver.http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm68/gaijinsamurai/IMG_6679.jpg

[Hebrew Battle Rifle]

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t290/maddogkiller1/DSCF6446.jpg

This picture pushed me over the edge and forced me, yes it FORCED me to buy an Argy kit.

The rifle that the kit produced is outstanding in every aspect.

[harleyrider]

Originally posted by Hebrew Battle Rifle
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t290/maddogkiller1/DSCF6446.jpg

This picture pushed me over the edge and forced me, yes it FORCED me to buy an Argy kit.

The rifle that the kit produced is outstanding in every aspect.

Glad I could help HBR! :wink: It's nice isn't it, building basically a BRAND NEW FAL from these Argy kits!

Actually, this finished rifle is making me want another Argy soooooo bad! I have an early Argy barrel screaming for a kit. My gun budget sucks right now, but as soon as I can scrape together the cake, I'll be looking for some parts to tackle an early Argy build.


HR

[HD Bee]

I'll take 3 calendars and try to get some Izzy pic's up :biggrin:

[aezcur]

Originally posted by harleyrider


Glad I could help HBR! :wink: It's nice isn't it, building basically a BRAND NEW FAL from these Argy kits!

Actually, this finished rifle is making me want another Argy soooooo bad! I have an early Argy barrel screaming for a kit. My gun budget sucks right now, but as soon as I can scrape together the cake, I'll be looking for some parts to tackle an early Argy build.


HR

Hi HR!

Let me give you some inspiration; the photo below is my "Colimba's FAL" ...it is a replica of the FAL I got issued during my Military Service. Early lugged barrel with Type A Bayonet, green 'smelly' HGs and plastic buttstock....vertical locking lever.

http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz108/aezcur/Colimba/DSCN0768.jpg

[WarriorPoet]

It's an old pic, but........

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r117/MikeInNC_2007/falwawards.jpg

-WP

[harleyrider]

Originally posted by aezcur


Hi HR!

Let me give you some inspiration; the photo below is my "Colimba's FAL" ...it is a replica of the FAL I got issued during my Military Service. Early lugged barrel with Type A Bayonet, green 'smelly' HGs and plastic buttstock....vertical locking lever.

http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz108/aezcur/Colimba/DSCN0768.jpg

Thanks Abel! I now have a purpose in life! :biggrin:

HR

ETA, and now I have those smelly green handguards (thanks Abel & FSL)! I see an early Argy clone in my future!

[Reconinforce]

My feeble attempt at picture takn. :)

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u263/gunner-8/100_3108-1.jpg

[IanMor]

I want 1 callendar. When shall we send the money? ANd how much?

[jm7]

http://i887.photobucket.com/albums/ac74/anole88/IMG_0799.jpg

[genethepoolcleaner]

I would like two, Let me know when and where to send the jack.
Thanks, Doug aka GTPC

[nitro450exp]

Well,

I sent my pics in, maybe too late.
First time I was home with daylight in months.
No time to get artistic, literally had 10 minutes of daylight to snap some pics.

Hope it makes it.
If not next time.

Nitro

[nitro450exp]

Def90

Any update on this ?
Not nagging just can't wait to see what you picked.
And all those lovely FAL's.

Nitro

[SlimC]

I want one of these when they go up for sale. The 2011 calendar has been awesome.

[TNMntns]

Sent pics of my T-48 a month ago. Never got any response so I haven't got a clue if they were recieved or not... Anyway I'm still in for a calandar. :confused:

[def90]

I've received all of the pics but have just been extremely busy inside and outside of work. I am trying to get to it in the next day or so.. :)

[GM4spd]

A real LOOKING Brit L1A1, Pete

http://www.fototime.com/772E190359E627B/standard.jpg

[JKJ1911]

any news on these?

[Panzerkampfwagon]

I am aware that some filers have hardware that is quite a bit more enticing than mine (many are probably being submitted without being shown here :D), but here's some contribution from me anyways. Who doesn't like FALporn?

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj298/Panzerkampfwagon/5eb7fd2f.jpg

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj298/Panzerkampfwagon/f3c55a65.jpg

[harleyrider]

That's a nice pair of FAL's PKW! Beautiful!

BTW, did you make that leather cheekweld piece on your top rifle? Looks really professional.


HR

[Panzerkampfwagon]

My two centerfire babies. The cheekpiece is a repro of a Belgian FAL "scope kit" cheekrest. This is what an original looks like.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a178/sledgehammertexas/OIP4.jpg

[C2A1]

What's the status on the new calenders? I'm looking at my 2011 and have a spot waiting on the 2012.

[kwthor]

Originally posted by C2A1
What's the status on the new calenders? I'm looking at my 2011 and have a spot waiting on the 2012.

+1

[denny]

+1 & when do you need $$$$ ?
Denny

[dirtyrice]

Wish i'd have seen this thread sooner. I will have to get out and snap some shots, didn't see this thread earlier being as I don't check this forum much. I need to see if another local member will let me photograph his G series :) Hopefully they can make it into next years calendar.

[denny]

Update Please ?
Denny

[TNMntns]

I think it's coming out later in the year to correspond with the end of the Mayan calandar.. :tongue:

[harleyrider]

Originally posted by TNMntns
I think it's coming out later in the year to correspond with the end of the Mayan calandar.. :tongue:

Ya, well my calendar ends in about 3 more days :shades: so I'm ready!

Any updates Def?


HR

[def90]

Sorry everyone, I am way behind on everything. Last spring and summer were brutally slow in my industry (home automation) and I am taking advantage of every bit of business I can get over the holidays which is typically the busiest period of the year for me. I have also been in and out of town and am leaving again this Saturday for another week.

I promise to get this rolling as soon as I get back as I see a light at the end of the tunnel as far as getting caught up on work and everything else, although the recent snow we got here is putting a damper on the security cameras I need to install on someones house. Running up to XMas I worked 3 weeks in a row without a full day off. Yes I know I am on here posting and stuff but that is because I usually pop onto the internet rather than stare at the wall while I am downloading changes to someones control system.

We might miss a couple weeks in January but there will be 11 more months to enjoy it. :)

Thanks for your patience.

[IanMor]

def, save yourself some grief! Make this one a 2 year callendar!

[aezcur]

Originally posted by IanMor
def, save yourself some grief! Make this one a 2 year callendar!

And that is a GREAT Idea!:bow:

[Ironhandjohn]

http://i463.photobucket.com/albums/qq355/Ironhandjohn/mms_picture14.jpg


Need an Israeli??


I can take better ones if you need them.

[gaijinsamurai]

^
Beautiful Izzy, Ironhandjohn!

[harleyrider]

Originally posted by gaijinsamurai
^
Beautiful Izzy, Ironhandjohn!

Agreed! ;)

HR

[Hebrew Battle Rifle]

So, the "update"is that these still aren't done, but you are working on it. Is that about right?

[gaijinsamurai]

If you're still working on it, here's another submission. My collection:http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm68/gaijinsamurai/091-2.jpg

[catmguy445]

Sorry everyone, I am way behind on everything. Last spring and summer were brutally slow in my industry (home automation) and I am taking advantage of every bit of business I can get over the holidays which is typically the busiest period of the year for me. I have also been in and out of town and am leaving again this Saturday for another week.

I promise to get this rolling as soon as I get back as I see a light at the end of the tunnel as far as getting caught up on work and everything else, although the recent snow we got here is putting a damper on the security cameras I need to install on someones house. Running up to XMas I worked 3 weeks in a row without a full day off. Yes I know I am on here posting and stuff but that is because I usually pop onto the internet rather than stare at the wall while I am downloading changes to someones control system.

We might miss a couple weeks in January but there will be 11 more months to enjoy it. :)

Thanks for your patience.

No problem. I grew up in the Pennsylvania Dutch country, and they have a saying back there that goes, "The hurrier I go, the behinder I get". So don't feel too lonesome about getting into a time pinch. Just let us know when to send you the bucks for the 2012 calendar.

[01BIRDDOG]

Based on above post but where do i send the money for these, when can i send it and what is exact amount? Sorry if i missed any or all of this info but i want to get it straight. Thank you.

[def90]

Things are getting caught up work wise and I am back from my first real vacation in 8 years so this is on my hotplate for the next week. I have the basic layout ready and just need to get a proof back to be sure it is up to my standards.

Sorry for the delay..

[stuckpig]

def-- count me in for one for sure! won't even be sad if my modern beast didn't make the cut :P

[def90]

def-- count me in for one for sure! won't even be sad if my modern beast didn't make the cut :P

:beer:


edit:
abcdefghijk forum says I have to have at least 10 characters to post..

[easttex]

def,

Count me in for one as well. The spot on the wall where the 2011 calendar is looking mighty empty!

[harleyrider]

Things are getting caught up work wise and I am back from my first real vacation in 8 years so this is on my hotplate for the next week. I have the basic layout ready and just need to get a proof back to be sure it is up to my standards.

Sorry for the delay..

Thanks Def! Look forward to seeing the monthly porn! :eek::love:

HR

[Texgunner]

def,

Count me in for one as well. The spot on the wall where the 2011 calendar is looking mighty empty!

Yeah, I turned the actual calendar pages over and left the beautiful pics showing. Hell, I'm still enjoying last year's pics but I'm looking forward to what's coming next!!
Gary

[gaijinsamurai]

I'm sure it will be worth the wait, def. Looking forward to it! :)

[01BIRDDOG]

Put me in for two (2) of these fine units. Can't wait to see them and thank you for all the time and hard work in them.

[skeeterbay]

I would like a calender or two when they are ready. Just let me know where to send the funds.

Thanks!

[IanMor]

I would like one callendar. I still think you should consider a 2 year callendar

[C2A1]

That space remains on my wall. How they coming as I still need to fill that space?

[harleyrider]

Just a little tickle to see if we're getting close. :shades:

I know you're busier than a 3-peckered billy goat Def; is there anything we can do to help out?


HR

[LaConservationist]

Just a little tickle to see if we're getting close. :shades:

I know you're busier than a 3-peckered billy goat Def; is there anything we can do to help out?


HR I don't care who's FAL's are featured, I know if they were picked from ANY of the ones submitted from the members here I want at LEAST 2 of them! YOU guys have some UNBELIEVABLE BEAUTIFAL riFALS!!!! AWESOME!!!

LaC

[IanMor]

I have my doubts this is going to happen.

[JKJ1911]

Ok, I nominate Chris to carry on in this endevor, he has enough quality FALs to do his own calender, all he needs is someone with a good camera and the tech skills to put it together, and possibly a couple pics of rifles he doesn't own to stretch to 24 months:beer::beer::beer: You're welcome Chris:biggrin: ( In the event the original organizer of this has given up of course)

[Mad Dog 7.62]

I have my doubts this is going to happen.

As Yoda would say, getting a little late to come out with a 2012 calender it is. Maybe next year?

[harleyrider]

As Yoda would say, getting a little late to come out with a 2012 calender it is. Maybe next year?

Oh come on now. Are any of us really going to use this as a day-to-day appointment calendar? Sorry, I'm in just for the eye candy.

HR

[LaConservationist]

Oh come on now. Are any of us really going to use this as a day-to-day appointment calendar? Sorry, I'm in just for the eye candy.

HR
That's what I am TALKING ABOUT!! HR tells it like it is!! 110% in agreement bro!!

[gaijinsamurai]

So, I guess we can pretty much assume this is dead? It would be nice to hear from def90 on this......

[adam762]

So, I guess we can pretty much assume this is dead? It would be nice to hear from def90 on this......

Sometimes life just gets in the way, and you gotta learn to step in and say 'I can't handle this.' That's where I'm at. I understand where he is with this. It's something that he said he'd do so he feels obligated and WANTS to do it because it's something he'd enjoy, but other things have come along and reprioritized his time. As much as folks DON'T LIKE to be on the receiving end of that, the reality is that as men with responsibilities we all have to arrange them in proper order regularly, and can't always control what we are saddled with.... or step in, as is often the case for me. I went to do an inspection on a 65 year old airplane across the state a few weeks ago that was supposed to be just a 100 hr on the engine. It turned into a complete annual, with many associated squawks, a failed alternator in the car, bad rental equipment, and 7 days. There was the ferry flight home where it came back to get finished, and my car has been down there in the hanger since then. I have to travel across state again tomorrow to go get it so there's an eighth day. It was supposed to be a weekend project.

My point is sometimes there's just not enough time for everything and you have to make cuts. I see the signs real clearly here. Who knows what's going on in his life. I will always appreciate last years calendar and it's art, and wish I hadn't given all mine away.

Thanks Def for the effort. Maybe next year. There'll be a better picture pool to draw from anyway!

[harleyrider]

Sometimes life just gets in the way, and you gotta learn to step in and say 'I can't handle this.' That's where I'm at. I understand where he is with this. It's something that he said he'd do so he feels obligated and WANTS to do it because it's something he'd enjoy, but other things have come along and reprioritized his time. As much as folks DON'T LIKE to be on the receiving end of that, the reality is that as men with responsibilities we all have to arrange them in proper order regularly, and can't always control what we are saddled with.... or step in, as is often the case for me. I went to do an inspection on a 65 year old airplane across the state a few weeks ago that was supposed to be just a 100 hr on the engine. It turned into a complete annual, with many associated squawks, a failed alternator in the car, bad rental equipment, and 7 days. There was the ferry flight home where it came back to get finished, and my car has been down there in the hanger since then. I have to travel across state again tomorrow to go get it so there's an eighth day. It was supposed to be a weekend project.

My point is sometimes there's just not enough time for everything and you have to make cuts. I see the signs real clearly here. Who knows what's going on in his life. I will always appreciate last years calendar and it's art, and wish I hadn't given all mine away.

Thanks Def for the effort. Maybe next year. There'll be a better picture pool to draw from anyway!

I agree with setting and sticking to your priorities Adam. It's true, as adults, we all have our daily crosses to bear. ;) Certainly I don't think anyone here is questioning Def's integrity or level of commitment on this project. I, for one, am damn glad that there is someone here with his talent and motivation to even consider such a task. :beer: It gives all of us hack FAL builders something great to which we aspire.

I think though that the impatience expressed here by some in this thread is more related to communication. Def had stated in an earlier post that work was kicking his butt and that is certainly enough of a reason to delay or even postpone this year's calendar. No sweat. However, since the project was still in progress through his last post, I think that a little update from Def to let us know if it's a yea or nay would help keep all us impatient bastards in line. :biggrin:

HR

[DeMilled]

I know there are several of us with cool FALs who did not submit a photo because (enter excuse here) who now can say "Well, maybe I should re-read that thread on how to set up a good gun photo and put something together."

Let's look this as an opportunity to raise the bar on FAL photos and compose some kick ass shots of our rifles.

When the next opportunity for a calender comes up we should be able to submit tons of great pictures and make the calender something anyone would
be proud to have on the wall.

Let's all get ready for the next calendar.

[HD Bee]

In this economy I think we all understand that you don’t turn down work.
Like the old saying, “make hay while the sun shines”
Also things just come up sometimes and life is one step forward and three steps back.
That said, I agree with HR that if it’s not doable this year just say, hey I’m just too tied up this year.
No further explanation necessary. :wink:

[IanMor]

I'm a small business owner. I totally get it. I just wish Def could tell us the deal. If he's got to beg off no harm, no foul. It's not like any money ever changed hands.

I still think a 2 year callendar would be the shizzle. ANd Def would only have to work his butt off every other year! :)