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Fan appreciation at Safeco for Jack Zduriencik.

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To follow up on the comment here.  If you love Jack, read on...

UPDATE - Only one hour into this and already you have pledged $95!  Thank you all!

UPDATE II - $140 already!  At this rate we'll have enough for a bronze statue!

 UPDATE III - Lisa has kindly set up a paypal account to donate to, click here to make a donation, we are already at $150!!! 

UPDATE IV - We are around $250 now!

Star-divide

So we have had a positive response to the initial idea, thank you for that.  I want to keep the momentum up which is why I have started a new post.  To make this work we require:

 

1) Interest [I believe we have this]

2) Resources [I have a plan for this]

3) Commitment [This is where you come in...]

I believe the interest is real for something to show our appreciation of the man that has helped make our sporting lives more enjoyable.  Sec108 has kindly offered to potentially enquire about having a sign up in his section for the season which is featured on the broadcasts.  What we need next is:

  • Ideas for what kind of sign or tribute we should have [My suggestion was 'In Jack We Trust' with sexy Jack's head in the background, but I am sure you can think of something better]
  • Authorisation from the club to have this up for the season
  • Costing of whatever we decide to order
  • Money
  • Production and deployment/maintenance of the sign

Depending on what we choose I can't see it costing too much.

My idea for collecting money will be a bucket at the USSM event next month.  If the 275 in attendance all pledge $1, then we should have our costs covered. Does anyone else have suggestions for this?

We'll also need someone local to co-ordinate and lead all of this [I'd love to do it but I don't feel like making calls to Seattle on my mobile].  Maybe one of our younger members would like to step up here?  You'd be surprised how something simple like this can help pad out your CV.

Here is a picture of the banner that gave me the initial idea:

To get the ball rolling I will pledge $50 towards production of the sign, and I will pay the money by bank transfer to whoever organises this when payment for the sign is due.

Poll
What do you want our banner to say?
In Jack We Trust
43 votes
In Z We Trust
48 votes
In Jack We Trust with Giant Jack Head [more $$$]
46 votes
In Z We Trust with Giant Jack Head [more $$$]
26 votes
Other [post your idea below!]
2 votes

165 votes | Poll has closed

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So I am pretty sure I can get this done at $9/sqft.

For a 10′ × 2.5′ sign that is $225. We will need someone to create the artwork as I am a printer but not a designer.

I can handle talking to the Mariners about getting the sign up and making sure it is left alone by maintenance crews between games.

by Sec 108 on Dec 17, 2009 1:03 PM PST reply actions  

You'll pay the $50 by bank transfer to whoever organizes it you say . . .

But seriously, I think this is a wonderful idea. I can’t easily be involved in organizing it, but I would contribute some funding.

by FlaskInSafeco on Dec 17, 2009 1:04 PM PST reply actions  

Count me in for $10 as well

and count me more in the “In Jack We Trust” camp than the “Thank you Jack” camp, just because Thank You is very fleeting and In Jack We Trust implies more permanence.

by pdb on Dec 17, 2009 1:21 PM PST up reply actions  

With pictures of Jack's face on either side

So people don’t think we’re talking about Jack Wilson

by OlSalty on Dec 17, 2009 1:44 PM PST up reply actions  

I would say just on one side, but that's a minor design quibble

I hope some people with more graphical talents than I would put up a few designs that we could vote on.

by pdb on Dec 17, 2009 1:46 PM PST up reply actions  

No picture. We could just say in "Jack Z we trust".

Racer X. You have to love those amarillo hops.

p.s. fuck you angels

by InSpokane on Dec 17, 2009 1:46 PM PST up reply actions  

I agree. I just think the picture takes away from the simplicity and picture on that scale never turn out that well.

How about in Zduriencik we trust

Racer X. You have to love those amarillo hops.

p.s. fuck you angels

by InSpokane on Dec 17, 2009 1:50 PM PST up reply actions  

That's even awkwarder

In Jack We Trust is a good message…or maybe In Z We Trust?

by pdb on Dec 17, 2009 1:51 PM PST up reply actions  

I just don't like the picture.

I wish I could just use our in house graphics guys, but I have him doing real work today.

Racer X. You have to love those amarillo hops.

p.s. fuck you angels

by InSpokane on Dec 17, 2009 1:53 PM PST up reply actions  

We don't have to have it today though

if you have a graphics guy that you could devote to this project we can wait a couple weeks.

by pdb on Dec 17, 2009 1:53 PM PST up reply actions  

I have one, but I don't the owner would like it.

Racer X. You have to love those amarillo hops.

p.s. fuck you angels

by InSpokane on Dec 17, 2009 1:54 PM PST up reply actions  

I don't think mixing text and graphics like that is very effective though

especially for the once-a-year-baseball-game-goer, who would look at that picture and say “who’s that dude”? At least a text banner saying “In Jack We Trust” would resonate because Jack Z’s name is in the media pretty regularly.

by pdb on Dec 17, 2009 1:55 PM PST up reply actions  

How about In GMZ We Trust

Racer X. You have to love those amarillo hops.

p.s. fuck you angels

by InSpokane on Dec 17, 2009 1:56 PM PST up reply actions  

Too many syllables

The lyrical flow and meter of “In Jack We Trust” or “In Z We Trust” is a much more preferable form than “In GMZ We Trust” or “In Zduriencik We Trust”. It flows off the tongue better, it looks less awkward in print, and it’s much easier for people to remember and get their heads around. Which then makes it more likely to catch on.

by pdb on Dec 17, 2009 2:00 PM PST up reply actions  

I'm good with In Z we Trust.

Racer X. You have to love those amarillo hops.

p.s. fuck you angels

by InSpokane on Dec 17, 2009 2:01 PM PST up reply actions  

Also, GMZ is a blog-specific nickname

fans of the M’s who follow the team closely will understand, but like pdb pointed out, the casual folks who only attend a few games a year might struggle to figure out who we’re talking about.

by seattlebruin on Dec 18, 2009 8:51 AM PST up reply actions  

30, just tell me where I should go.

Racer X. You have to love those amarillo hops.

p.s. fuck you angels

by InSpokane on Dec 17, 2009 1:42 PM PST up reply actions  

Job interview tomorrow.

If they offer me the job, I will pledge some cash.

by Wilder. on Dec 17, 2009 4:05 PM PST up reply actions  

If someone put's up a pay pal thing, or tell me where to send a check I could toss in 30.

I think it would be better if the banner were kept simple. " In Jack we Trust"

Racer X. You have to love those amarillo hops.

p.s. fuck you angels

by InSpokane on Dec 17, 2009 1:41 PM PST reply actions  

Sorry, I did not see the sub thread thing.

Racer X. You have to love those amarillo hops.

p.s. fuck you angels

by InSpokane on Dec 17, 2009 1:43 PM PST up reply actions  

My email is neil.beaver@gmail.com

email me your address and I’ll send you cash. I know it is never a good idea to send cash, but I trust that if it gets to you then you will get it where it needs to go.

Racer X. You have to love those amarillo hops.

p.s. fuck you angels

by InSpokane on Dec 17, 2009 2:00 PM PST up reply actions  

Makes since.

pdb do you live in Seattle? I’d trust you to get the money there too.

Racer X. You have to love those amarillo hops.

p.s. fuck you angels

by InSpokane on Dec 17, 2009 2:11 PM PST up reply actions  

I do not live in Seattle, unfortunately

108 does – not to volunteer him, but he does indeed live in Seattle. There’s a few others in this thread that do to – anyone want to step up?

by pdb on Dec 17, 2009 2:17 PM PST up reply actions  

my email is neil.beaver@gmail.com

Racer X. You have to love those amarillo hops.

p.s. fuck you angels

by InSpokane on Dec 17, 2009 3:43 PM PST up reply actions  

Seemed to work

Racer X. You have to love those amarillo hops.

p.s. fuck you angels

by InSpokane on Dec 17, 2009 4:35 PM PST up reply actions  

I did it

If something doesn’t work let me know.

I haven’t used paypal in ages, and I don’t know if it’ll need the new billing address for the card I used. So if I turn out to be a dead-beat, email me at rlintott (at) gmail

Thanks for doing this!

by Robert Lintott on Dec 17, 2009 5:26 PM PST up reply actions  

These first two worked perfectly. Thanks, gentlemen.

That dirty Englishman will edit this post with the “donate” button in the morning. In the meantime – yes, the link works, so if you want to donate, go HERE

by royalcurve on Dec 17, 2009 6:30 PM PST up reply actions  

Awesome

Thanks for letting me know! I can’t wait to see the banner!

by Robert Lintott on Dec 18, 2009 4:01 AM PST up reply actions  

Yup worked fine.

My Mariners blog - SodoMojo, Twitter Feed, Fuck the fucking Angels!

by gregrabble on Dec 17, 2009 10:15 PM PST up reply actions  

Can someone of good community standing who wants to be involved in this process please set up a paypal account?

I have looked into it and the process seems simple enough, however if you pay to me a conversion charge into GBP will apply and then back again to USD when we eventually pay, so it would be preferable if someone Stateside takes responsibility for this.

by EnglishMariner on Dec 17, 2009 2:10 PM PST reply actions  

There's a big billboard outside Safeco Field that appears as though it could be in view of Jack's office

based on the picture the M’s posted on Twitter. Any thoughts as to what it would cost to put up a “Thank you Jack” on that?

Batted .393/.614/.464 for 2009 Diablos, #5 in OBP for PSSBL Rocky Division.

by Two Rs and Two Ls on Dec 17, 2009 3:42 PM PST reply actions  

Especially in the middle of downtown Seattle

High visibility and all

I want to poop at your house - Thingray

by tootthekazoo on Dec 17, 2009 4:22 PM PST up reply actions  

Some paint and a some sheets

and Ninja climbing/rappelling in the middle of the night, we could have something up for a day or so until they take it down. As long as Jack was in town and at the office on that day….

by wandergeist on Dec 18, 2009 10:29 AM PST up reply actions  

Belatedly throwing in a vote for a simple

In Jack We Trust.

maybe with a headshot aligned to the right.

by msb on Dec 17, 2009 9:45 PM PST reply actions  

I'll fund the entire thing if the sign reads

“In rickpo we trust, of Jack.”

Assuming, of course, the “of Jack” is in a much smaller typeface.

What're ya gonna do with those pies, boys?

by rickpo on Dec 17, 2009 10:35 PM PST reply actions  

If this becomes a big deal.

I will be honored to have made the Fanpost that gave you the inspiration to do this. Hope you can make it to Seattle to see it.

Also, I can commit some change when I have some more of it. Right now with Christmas, I am kind of broke.

2009 Safeco Field Record: 6-0 ; Overall Safeco Field Record: 10-4

by Fin on Dec 17, 2009 11:04 PM PST reply actions  

If they do this right

You’ll see in on TV. In almost every game.

by wandergeist on Dec 18, 2009 10:30 AM PST up reply actions  

You guys are amazing.

Only five donations in and it’s already past a hundred bucks. When everyone who pledged to donate does so, we’ll be sitting pretty.

by royalcurve on Dec 18, 2009 12:00 AM PST reply actions  

Where are we at? I kicked in a $10 spot.

Just wondering if anyone’s got any great design ideas. Trust me… you do NOT want Sec 108 designing this thing.

by marc w on Dec 18, 2009 12:04 AM PST up reply actions   1 recs

In Jack We Trust

With something that looks like a coin w/a profile of GMZ. If the slogan sounds like what’s on money, why not make the artwork look like money?

by Dave Clapper on Dec 18, 2009 3:41 PM PST up reply actions  

By my calculation we are already at $165 ... so I think it's safe to say that this is on!

What we really need now are some good designs. We don’t have to rush it … there is plenty of time.

by EnglishMariner on Dec 18, 2009 1:47 AM PST reply actions  

Exactly, time is not an issue.

I suggest members who are so inclined and gifted should present design options and let us choose.

IMPORTANT: Make sure your design will fit into a 10 × 2.5 layout with a minimum of 4" of border on all sides.

by Sec 108 on Dec 18, 2009 7:59 AM PST up reply actions  

I do have to ask

Does anybody know where we’d hang this banner so as not to obstruct any advertisements?

Determined, Jonesing Commentor | Proud proprietor of Wyomingroutes.org & Washingtonhighways.org

by Corco on Dec 18, 2009 8:03 AM PST reply actions  

108 has offered to hang it in front of his seats

he’s in the first row of, uh, 108 and there’s a railing there that we can hang the banner over.

by pdb on Dec 18, 2009 8:15 AM PST up reply actions  

Beautiful

Determined, Jonesing Commentor | Proud proprietor of Wyomingroutes.org & Washingtonhighways.org

by Corco on Dec 18, 2009 8:47 AM PST up reply actions  

My first inclination is no

I don’t know why that’s my inclination, it just seems unnecessary. I wouldn’t be surprised if the M’s might have an issue with it, as well, because at that point it crosses over from fandom into advertising, but that’s a question for 108’s ticket rep I think.

by pdb on Dec 18, 2009 8:35 AM PST up reply actions  

Exactly.

The less we advertise, the better. At the most “IN Z WE TRUST. LOVE, LOOKOUT LANDING” or something.

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by qrsouther on Dec 18, 2009 3:49 PM PST up reply actions  

$10 in.

May he never leave the Mariners or seek retirement or shed his mortal form.

by Omerta on Dec 18, 2009 8:45 AM PST reply actions  

I love it.

Between LL and USS Mariner I’m sure we organize something amazing. I think I would even try and fly up to Seattle for it.

Racer X. You have to love those amarillo hops.

p.s. fuck you angels

by InSpokane on Dec 18, 2009 12:00 PM PST up reply actions  

I'd like to help from down here. Just let me know what you need.

Racer X. You have to love those amarillo hops.

p.s. fuck you angels

by InSpokane on Dec 18, 2009 12:32 PM PST up reply actions  

Yeah, please let me know if there is anything I could help with -

We can start at Elysian Fields or something, it’s not like it has to be a giant march….

"Let this big fucker come in and walk the world here." - Dave Niehaus on JJ Putz

by section331 on Dec 18, 2009 4:23 PM PST up reply actions  

And then end with a little party.

Also Robert has to be the drum major.

Racer X. You have to love those amarillo hops.

p.s. fuck you angels

by InSpokane on Dec 18, 2009 4:31 PM PST up reply actions  

Who can pony up for a big fluffy hat?

"Let this big fucker come in and walk the world here." - Dave Niehaus on JJ Putz

by section331 on Dec 18, 2009 4:56 PM PST up reply actions  

We have time to figure that out.

Racer X. You have to love those amarillo hops.

p.s. fuck you angels

by InSpokane on Dec 18, 2009 4:59 PM PST up reply actions  

Are we gonna need scarves for that?

Batted .393/.614/.464 for 2009 Diablos, #5 in OBP for PSSBL Rocky Division.

by Two Rs and Two Ls on Dec 18, 2009 12:10 PM PST up reply actions  

Me too!

It was one of the only ones they sold, in blue!

"Let this big fucker come in and walk the world here." - Dave Niehaus on JJ Putz

by section331 on Dec 18, 2009 4:24 PM PST up reply actions  

I would like it better if it just said "In Z We Trust"

Think of who’s going to be seeing it, and from where – small print might not work so well, for TV shots or for people over by third base who are looking across the diamond at it.

by pdb on Dec 18, 2009 1:09 PM PST up reply actions  

I actually like the small bit below it (minus the red color)

But can someone scale it small so we can see what it’d look like from far away?

by Robert Lintott on Dec 18, 2009 1:37 PM PST up reply actions  

A one-color version:


Stand far away from your computer to see how the small bit looks from far away.
And yeah, the fonts are wretched. I used MS Paint, so I didn’t exactly have access to Helvetica.

by RunningFool on Dec 18, 2009 1:47 PM PST reply actions  

I just don't think the second line is necessary

it doesn’t add anything, and I still maintain that if the banner is hanging right behind Ichiro, someone looking at it from the third deck behind home plate will see

IN Z WE TRUST
  *************

by pdb on Dec 18, 2009 1:49 PM PST up reply actions  

I'm fine with someone seeing stars...

I don’t think the second line takes away anything, and can add clarification for the casual fan. If someone sees
IN Z WE TRUST
*************
Then if they know who Z is they won’t care what the *s are.

But I agree with the making-a-poll idea.

by RunningFool on Dec 18, 2009 1:52 PM PST up reply actions  

Devil's advocate!

I don’t think the second line takes away anything, and can add clarification for the casual fan

The sign isn’t an educational opportunity, though, it’s a simple expression of trust and thanks. I’m not sure how much more clear it needs to be than “In Z (or In Jack, whatever) We Trust”. Never underestimate the power of simplicity when it comes to messages like this – overexposition kills the visual impact.

by pdb on Dec 18, 2009 1:58 PM PST up reply actions  

If we were trying to educate people I'd be all about more text

but think of this banner as basically the inside of a giant Hallmark card. You don’t want a story, you want one line that sums up people’s feelings. And chances are, a majority of the people watching the game – either on TV or at the park – have at least a nodding familiarity with the “names” behind the players, so “In Z (or In Jack) We Trust” will resonate with enough people that further elaboration isn’t really necessary.

Wow, that was a lot of words to argue for fewer words. Viva English!

by pdb on Dec 18, 2009 2:08 PM PST up reply actions  

Also good to keep in mind that the bottom part will be obscured by the outfield wall

from many vantage points. One line of large text is really the best way to go.

by Sec 108 on Dec 18, 2009 4:23 PM PST up reply actions  

I have often argued for less text, so yeah, I think you're right.

But I won’t budge on the Z (not Jack). Ja. Wilson is one of my favorite guys, but I don’t want this sign to be confused with him.

by RunningFool on Dec 18, 2009 2:11 PM PST reply actions  

I'm good with Z but we should probably put it to a vote

at least give the proles the appearance of democracy, eh? Bread and circuses for everyone! oh wait i’ve said too much

by pdb on Dec 18, 2009 2:18 PM PST up reply actions  

Voting?

By not having anything to do today and typing out a few words in MS Paint I feel I’ve earned the right to be absolute decider on this issue!

by RunningFool on Dec 18, 2009 2:21 PM PST up reply actions  

Chippped in some

I really like the idea of a picture of his face on the right, but looks like I’m outvoted already! Although a poll would be nice.

Mariners/D Broncos/BSU Broncos fan in Seattle

by appleshampoo on Dec 18, 2009 2:53 PM PST reply actions  

Bored at work, so I made a mockup and played a bit with alterations.

Gallery here, make sure to click the first, second, etc. image links on the side: http://imgur.com/wEuqFl&8umJw&JdCUk&vfrGG

One take:

angels fan in seattle

by Eyebrows on Dec 18, 2009 3:14 PM PST via mobile reply actions   3 recs

Of course, photo rights might be a bit of an issue

Though I’d assume that would be true with most of the good photos I could find out there.

angels fan in seattle

by Eyebrows on Dec 18, 2009 3:15 PM PST via mobile up reply actions  

The above link got cut off.

Thanks, SBN mobile! Just copy and paste it.

angels fan in seattle

by Eyebrows on Dec 18, 2009 3:22 PM PST via mobile up reply actions  

They're hard to find.

But they’re there, just as he described.

The alternate version looks like “IN ZO WE TRUST” to me.

by RunningFool on Dec 18, 2009 3:23 PM PST up reply actions  

Yeah I think maybe you could overlay his head over the Z somehow?

I thought about at least placing the Z in a lower layer and shifting it a bit, but that particular font wasn’t working well with that.

angels fan in seattle

by Eyebrows on Dec 18, 2009 3:26 PM PST via mobile up reply actions  

There were a few people in Texas

Who made shirts with his face on it. I never heard about them getting sued….?

"Let this big fucker come in and walk the world here." - Dave Niehaus on JJ Putz

by section331 on Dec 18, 2009 4:27 PM PST up reply actions  

That's pretty!

Photoshop appears to work better than MS Paint.

Are we going for full color now or is it going to be limited to one color on one color?

by RunningFool on Dec 18, 2009 3:21 PM PST up reply actions  

Well people mentioned wanting his face.

So I’d imagine you’d have to go full color or grayscale. Unless you have someone who actually knows what they’re doing and can do a good vector/profile thing.

angels fan in seattle

by Eyebrows on Dec 18, 2009 3:23 PM PST via mobile up reply actions  

I like the burst thing.

I’m not sure I like the head just floating. I’d rather include the shoulders.

Batted .393/.614/.464 for 2009 Diablos, #5 in OBP for PSSBL Rocky Division.

by Two Rs and Two Ls on Dec 18, 2009 3:23 PM PST up reply actions  

I like the floaty head. I think it's funny.

I can also tilt it, maybe add a burst behind it and make it all: JACK!

angels fan in seattle

by Eyebrows on Dec 18, 2009 3:25 PM PST via mobile up reply actions  

Remember the dimensions of the sign and its intent

And the inspiration for the whole thing. 10′ × 2.5′ does not give a lot of space for artistic subtlety and nuance, and if most people will see it from far away the burst thing will get lost.

And 108’s price was based on printing in one color, as well. Let’s try to keep it simple.

by pdb on Dec 18, 2009 3:33 PM PST up reply actions  

Can't see the inspiration link at work

will look at home.

angels fan in seattle

by Eyebrows on Dec 18, 2009 3:57 PM PST via mobile up reply actions  

This is nice

but it also convinces me further that adding the picture is a bad idea.

Racer X. You have to love those amarillo hops.

p.s. fuck you angels

by InSpokane on Dec 18, 2009 3:25 PM PST up reply actions  

I would vote for this one

Font is negotiable but I just love the picture of his face.

Mariners/D Broncos/BSU Broncos fan in Seattle

by appleshampoo on Dec 18, 2009 3:32 PM PST up reply actions  

Would GMZ really want a giant banner with his head on it?

If I were in his shoes I’d definitely like the banner, but I wouldn’t want 40,000 people staring at my noggin on a banner all game

Determined, Jonesing Commentor | Proud proprietor of Wyomingroutes.org & Washingtonhighways.org

by Corco on Dec 18, 2009 3:32 PM PST up reply actions  

I would agree with this and lobby for a text-only banner

EnglishMariner said he’d put up a poll at some point so we can vote on it but I’m definitely in the words are worth no pictures camp.

by pdb on Dec 18, 2009 3:34 PM PST up reply actions  

I don't understand the sentiment against a picture

I don’t see it as getting any more complicated…if you can make out the picture, great, if you can’t, the words are still big and right there and I don’t think it takes anything away.

But in any case, I’ll just carry around a giant picture of his head on a stick if the banner is text-only

Mariners/D Broncos/BSU Broncos fan in Seattle

by appleshampoo on Dec 18, 2009 3:35 PM PST up reply actions  

Sounds like we need a poll post-haste good sir

To choose between

In Jack We Trust
In Z We Trust
In Jack We Trust with Giant Jack Head
In Z We Trust with Giant Jack Head
Other

and it should be made clear that options including Giant Jack Head will in all likelihood ratchet up the price of said banner.

Please do not vote as a reply to this comment, everyone; wait for EM to put up a poll.

by pdb on Dec 18, 2009 3:42 PM PST up reply actions  

Yep

The face is assuming we collect more than the original goal, which it sounds like we’re well on our way to.

Mariners/D Broncos/BSU Broncos fan in Seattle

by appleshampoo on Dec 18, 2009 3:46 PM PST up reply actions  

It's not just the cost to get it

it’d have to have a way for it to be powered while hanging, and I doubt the M’s would go for that anyway.

by pdb on Dec 18, 2009 3:48 PM PST up reply actions  

I would like to see one of these on the fence in both right and left field

Complete with the spinning. Make it happen, Mariner stadium graphics department!

by pdb on Dec 18, 2009 3:47 PM PST up reply actions  

I like this idea.

or make it the home run graphic on the scoreboard when the M’s go deep. Or both.

by pdb on Dec 18, 2009 3:49 PM PST up reply actions  

Seems more appropriate

for when Gutz makes an amazing catch or Lee gets an inning-ending DP with the bases loaded. But I guess home runs are more exciting!

Mariners/D Broncos/BSU Broncos fan in Seattle

by appleshampoo on Dec 19, 2009 1:34 PM PST up reply actions  

Ahahahahaha

Okay now we need a giant fan and a giant Z head

by OlSalty on Dec 18, 2009 3:52 PM PST up reply actions  

Put it on a stick like Red did with Beltre's

And make sure it’s on a pin so it can be rotated! Voila!

"Let this big fucker come in and walk the world here." - Dave Niehaus on JJ Putz

by section331 on Dec 18, 2009 4:28 PM PST up reply actions  

As far as fonting goes, you probably want to take a cue from the DOT

and use something from the same family as highway signage and the like. Stuff designed to be clearly readable from long distances away.

by Matthew on Dec 18, 2009 5:40 PM PST reply actions  

I like Blue Highway.

I use it for a bunch of stuff, including digits for the scoreboard I put together this year.

Batted .393/.614/.464 for 2009 Diablos, #5 in OBP for PSSBL Rocky Division.

by Two Rs and Two Ls on Dec 19, 2009 2:34 AM PST up reply actions  

Here's what I came up with

I’ll try and chip in $10 if I figure out what my paypal password is.

by admiralzing on Dec 18, 2009 8:21 PM PST reply actions   2 recs

I do too.

2009 Safeco Field Record: 6-0 ; Overall Safeco Field Record: 10-4

by Fin on Dec 18, 2009 8:45 PM PST up reply actions  

If we decide to use a face this one will work best so far for that part.

The copy is too thin and light though. The font needs to be many strokes bolder and a solid dark color for readability.

by Sec 108 on Dec 19, 2009 6:45 AM PST up reply actions  

Exactly.

It’s really… classy, and I like it a lot on my computer screen, but it would seemingly be just too dim on, say, a billboard or something.

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by qrsouther on Dec 19, 2009 8:32 AM PST up reply actions  

YES

Mariners/D Broncos/BSU Broncos fan in Seattle

by appleshampoo on Dec 19, 2009 1:35 PM PST up reply actions  

I really like that

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by gregrabble on Dec 19, 2009 3:29 PM PST up reply actions  

Thoughts?

Kind of quick and dirty, but you get the idea.

by okdan on Dec 20, 2009 2:11 PM PST reply actions  

It like minus the check mark and the stars.

It looks like a cheap political yard sign. I’m a political consultant, so I’ve seen a bunch.

Racer X. You have to love those amarillo hops.

p.s. fuck you angels

by InSpokane on Dec 20, 2009 4:49 PM PST up reply actions  

Vote of confidence, much?

Batted .393/.614/.464 for 2009 Diablos, #5 in OBP for PSSBL Rocky Division.

by Two Rs and Two Ls on Dec 20, 2009 8:13 PM PST up reply actions  

Yeah exclamation points cheapen everything.

Though I do like the rest of it.

Racer X. You have to love those amarillo hops.

p.s. fuck you angels

by InSpokane on Dec 21, 2009 8:11 AM PST up reply actions  

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