I am going to throw this out there for you guys to discuss...
should we look at a design for the site that could be made into a flag, or table tent or something so we can identify each other at events? Would you traders put something like that in your booths? and would some of you put something up at your Rendezvous camp to identify yourselves to other members?
In a heartbeat!!
Sure, and maybe patches or hats?
OOOO.....I like it... prty
Yes. I would. I suggest the crossed axe design, with an inscription of some sort....
thats a danged good idea !
dntn
i agree!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Quote from: Red Badger on January 04, 2012, 04:42:01 AM
I am going to throw this out there for you guys to discuss...
should we look at a design for the site that could be made into a flag, or table tent or something so we can identify each other at events? Would you traders put something like that in your booths? and would some of you put something up at your Rendezvous camp to identify yourselves to other members?
I have a small forum called the FTTA. (Free Trappers & Traders Association). Primarily, it is a way for those of us in this general area to keep in touch, share info about events & plan treks & such. We have a flag with a simple design on it to easily identify each other at events. It looks like this-
(http://i486.photobucket.com/albums/rr223/Sheasmtn/Fttaflag-1.jpg)
It is professionally made by an outfit that does mostly maritime flags so they really stand up to the weather. It is a poly / cotton blend that passes for cotton if not looked at too closely. A minimum order of 10 was required & after shipping was a little over $17 a piece. I don't think having traders carry them will work, but selling them thru this site should be easy. What we do is wait til we have at least 10 interested parties, then put in the order, so I don't get stuck with a $170 - $200 outlay...
We used yellow because there are a number of red flags out there, (Warriors Society, Powderhorn Clan & others...) & the color is very easy to spot, even at a distance. That is important, especially at the large National events. Size is roughly 12" x 18".
Great idea,,,TMOTC over the crossed hawks,,,and stick with one color,,,our club has hats in many different colors which loses the identity from a distance idea,,, flwa
id be pround to hang one from my tent. how much will they cost ill buy two
We have one over at the TMA. I display it where ever I go. I'd probablyfly this one too.
i'd put one up.
Flag looks like a good idea to me.
Heck ya I'd fly that at all my club shoots and the rondies I got to. I like the crossed axe idea, maybe we should have a design contest, then the powers that be maybe vote or judge. flwa
[hmm] crossed axes are fine but don't see the clue to muzzleloaders? Whats wrong with the logo on our site, the muzzleloader and the initials underneath - just my 2 cents worth.
Like Bulldog Lady mentioned....
I think there otta be a LONGRIFLE in there ...(FLINT o'course ! ) bunkr
With my experience with flint lately, I'd say NO FLINT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! bs
Bulldog Lady,
Just throwing an idea out there, to stimulate some responses. I was thinking something simple. The crossed axes were staring me in the face, and it seemed like a nice idea. The axe(or tomahawk) is a universal tool in Muzzle loading, or at least to those of us who are into living a Mountain Man style of life....In Short, Just a suggestion....
I'm all for it.
I think its a good idea. But keep the design simple.It seems the designs become too crowded. Somthing along the lines of what Bulldog Lady suggests.
flwa thmbsup [conf]
o.k.
how about two crossed longrifles with a bag between them ????? cuch
Quote from: captkody on January 05, 2012, 10:34:17 PM
o.k.
how about two crossed longrifles with a bag between them ????? cuch
That sounds like it would look cool. Better than my jug with passed out MM silhouette idea. ROFL
Quote from: BrokenHawk on January 06, 2012, 02:26:40 AM
Quote from: captkody on January 05, 2012, 10:34:17 PM
o.k.
how about two crossed longrifles with a bag between them ????? cuch
That sounds like it would look cool. Better than my jug with passed out MM silhouette idea. ROFL
I LIKE IT BrokenHawk!! I also like the crossed rifles with the bag.Put the site initals on the bag front.
A compromise ??
Crossed longrifle an' 'hawk ?? an' a bag ...?? strpot
May want to be careful. I do believe the NMLRA has close to the same design. I would hate to see them get their panties in a bunch...
yes there standard is two crossed flintlocks and a hanging bag
just got off their site
dang, i knew it was a good idea
Just a thought and a compromise;
a crossed flintlock muzzleloader and a Tomahawk. Maybe a bag All tools traditionaly used and needed.
Personally I think the single rifle and initials would be fine -- and simple. I second the suggestion that people tend to clutter things up with too much.
I think when Badger asked about traders having them in their booths he meant a single banner or flag to show affiliation to the site, not to sell. Whether I'd display even one is iffy, at least till I upgrade to a bigger booth at Friendship. The space I have to work with is already cramped and anywhere on the walls that there's room I have pegs for rifles (which God willing one of these Shoots I'll actually have all filled &)). But if I do move into larger quarters or do the tent thing at other events, I'd happily fly a TMC flag.
I thak all of you for the resonses! My ideas was the center logo on the site (the rifles and the words) to keep it simple.
At $17 a piece I don't think that would break the bank and would qualify as "on the Cheap" as I have seen similar flags going for $30-50.
I will PM REV for details and and if this is feasable we will figure out how to cover the costs for the initial order and have a way to reorder every so often for people who decided to get one later on....
Look for a design contest in a couple of days (the winner will get bragging rights)
Jim
Hhave a contest and let the members vote on what they like.
Just a late in the evening idea here. How about the crossed hawk and rifle with a cent symbol under the two? After all what is cheaper than a penny?? (Okay a mil for those of us that remember such things.) Then TMOTC across the bottom. Yes I'd be glad to buy and display one whatever the design.
I know i'm new here, and don't attend any events(YET)............ BUT i think in my opinion that the crossed hawks is VERY cool and would make an awesome emblem.
New here too. But I'd like to get in on this. How about a single horizontal longrifle with a hanging bag and crossed hawks with the intials? Have the bag hang from the lock area and place the hawks under the bag with the intials below, above or in an arc or vertical down the outside edge? My 2cents ;D
Great idea!
How about something like this?...Sorry, forgot the "T", now that's corrected...you get the idea. Could be any color combo, I just did it in B&W
(http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l264/dasfritz/book-phaa_1_edited-1copyA_edited-1.jpg)
Nice but it is Traditional Muzzleloading on the Cheap...
cant forgit the first T ..... :mini-devil-28492: If we did we might have to have a "T" Party.... in Boston no less
I'm a very independent thinker who marches to a different drummer so I'll go with what the majority says. (susp)
I like the crossed hawks, and a powder horn with the intials of the site. How about the TMOTC with crossed hawks and the powder horn hanging between the hawks?? Just an idea....
Because I belong to an organization that has a standard size flag, I would be interested in maybe a small vertical banner (4-5" wide/15-18" long) that would tell others that I frequent this site. I'd be proud to have others recognize some sort of id as a member.