Suzuki V-Strom (VStrom) Owners Club DL250, DL650, DL1000 & DL1050

Other Stuff => The Blue Oyster bar => Topic started by: Fat Rat on September 23, 2020, 12:43:24

Title: 2021 Calendar?
Post by: Fat Rat on September 23, 2020, 12:43:24

Folks, it's that time again  :shock:

There have been requests to produce a Calendar again this year  :thumb: For that to happen we need your images. I need a minimum order of 25 and they will be A3 (A4 image plus A4 Calendar page).

1. Email a high resolution picture to 2021@v-strom.co.uk (as a guide, your image should be at least 1Mb in file size), you will not receive a confirmation.

2. If any of the following conditions are not met then your image will be removed from the contender list;

a. File size of at least 1Mb
b. Your image includes a V-Strom only (no group shots with other bikes. Group shots of V-Stroms are okay)
c. We don't need your ugly mug (or anyone else), bikes only!
d. You should include the location where the image was taken
e. You agree that any copyright of any images you send to me now belong to the site.
f. Anyone submitting images are expected to buy a Calendar!
g. Your images are not guaranteed to be included in the Calendar

IF YOU DO NOT CHECK ALL OF a - g THEN EXPECT YOUR IMAGE TO BE DELETED!

Finally, post your images here (you may need to resize them before you can upload here)  :thumb:

Title: Re: 2021 Calendar?
Post by: Asmith61 on September 23, 2020, 13:48:28

Yes!!
Well I do Andy I am sure It’s not just me  lol

Title: Re: 2021 Calendar?
Post by: Asmith61 on September 23, 2020, 13:51:56

Here’s one

Title: Re: 2021 Calendar?
Post by: Joe Rocket on September 23, 2020, 14:53:31

Outside chez moi!   lol

Title: Re: 2021 Calendar?
Post by: mr_diver on September 23, 2020, 16:38:27

This calendar should be pictures of everyones bikes in the garage or under a cover.  lol

Title: Re: 2021 Calendar?
Post by: Fat Rat on September 23, 2020, 18:06:20

Yes, I agree, all beaked versions should be photographed under a cover  :thumb:

Title: Re: 2021 Calendar?
Post by: MartinW on September 23, 2020, 18:08:10

Mr Diver lol

Cue Jim Bowen ..... "Take a look at where you could have been"

Title: Re: 2021 Calendar?
Post by: Tusker on September 23, 2020, 18:58:56

2020 COVID 19 special,,,, the bike in mancave issue !!!!.. :dl_hyperhysteria: :dl_hyperhysteria:

Title: Re: 2021 Calendar?
Post by: Brockett on September 23, 2020, 19:05:36

Yes I would like a calendar. .........    Also don't you think the strom "beaks" would look so much better covered in a mask. It should be mandatory.

Title: Re: 2021 Calendar?
Post by: Barbel Mick on September 23, 2020, 19:14:10

I'm in for a calendar.

Title: Re: 2021 Calendar?
Post by: user650 on September 23, 2020, 19:25:26

Yes, already been posing the bike for pics.  :whistle:

Title: Re: 2021 Calendar?
Post by: Mep on September 24, 2020, 19:40:12

Count me in. Got a few photos to offer.

Title: Re: 2021 Calendar?
Post by: Fat Rat on September 25, 2020, 21:31:45

Instructions on how to submit images etc. in the first post of this thread  :thumb:

Oh, if anyone manages a decent picture of their bike wearing a face mask (the bike, not a rider), they may be a contender for the cover  :thumb:

Title: Re: 2021 Calendar?
Post by: Mep on September 26, 2020, 19:32:08

Here are my 4 entries. All from my recent Wales trip in July where posted these and some others for your enjoyment.
Bank of the Afon Gain - somewhere East of Bronaber, Elan Valley x 2, Mountain road to Lake Vyrnwy.

Title: Re: 2021 Calendar?
Post by: Fat Rat on September 28, 2020, 10:18:21

Come on you 'orrible lot, let's see those entries.

Title: Re: 2021 Calendar?
Post by: kwackboy on September 28, 2020, 12:36:07

Here's a good looking BMW ..  :haha:

Just in case entries are thin on the ground this year ...  :grin:
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Title: Re: 2021 Calendar?
Post by: Dave L on September 28, 2020, 17:10:45

Hi,
Here's mine, parked up next to a lake while on a Wild Atlantic way tour.

Title: Re: 2021 Calendar?
Post by: Keith60 on September 28, 2020, 17:28:00

Here’s mine!!

Title: Re: 2021 Calendar?
Post by: Fat Rat on September 28, 2020, 17:53:04

Keith,

Please see the instructions in the first post in this thread re: emailing your image(s).  :thumb:

Title: Re: 2021 Calendar?
Post by: user650 on September 28, 2020, 21:07:35

A few  :thumb:

Title: Re: 2021 Calendar?
Post by: Barbel Mick on September 30, 2020, 11:12:25

@FatRat, have we got a closing date for the photo entries please?  :)

Title: Re: 2021 Calendar?
Post by: pichulec on September 30, 2020, 18:53:06

What proportions do you want for the image? Last year mine was cropped. I want to provide image which you don't have to crop :) 16:9? 4:3?

Title: Re: 2021 Calendar?
Post by: pichulec on September 30, 2020, 19:42:42

Is it width x height or they just swapped? Landscape photo would be 420mm x 297mm

Title: Re: 2021 Calendar?
Post by: pichulec on October 03, 2020, 10:39:51

OK, here is my submission :)  Calendar ordered :)  Locations posted in file names.

Title: Re: 2021 Calendar?
Post by: falkland bomber on October 03, 2020, 12:31:29

well

I know Mr Rat said no traitors but as we out number I think the Strom's and you won't get many pics of bikes on the move thought I would submit mine and it has no beak so that's got to count for something hasn't it?

Title: Re: 2021 Calendar?
Post by: Fat Rat on October 03, 2020, 12:37:51

Nice bike, but......

c. We don't need your ugly mug (or anyone else), bikes only!

Title: Re: 2021 Calendar?
Post by: Barbel Mick on October 03, 2020, 21:21:43

Poor year for us (and many more I presume) so have had to fall back on some from previous years..................

Title: Re: 2021 Calendar?
Post by: Barbel Mick on October 03, 2020, 21:37:48

Calendar ordered.  :thumb:

Title: Re: 2021 Calendar?
Post by: Brockett on October 04, 2020, 08:44:07

 lol

Title: Re: 2021 Calendar?
Post by: falkland bomber on October 04, 2020, 10:32:38

well the missus was hurt you said she had an ugly mug  :lala: so how about these from our trip up the west coat of Scotland in August.

Title: Re: 2021 Calendar?
Post by: Fat Rat on October 05, 2020, 08:11:52

Nice  :thumb:

But...... It is a V-Strom Calendar.

Title: Re: 2021 Calendar?
Post by: Dark-Strom on October 05, 2020, 09:36:36

Begs the question for a traitors calendar also then? :shrug: :stirpot:

Title: Re: 2021 Calendar?
Post by: Fat Rat on October 05, 2020, 10:32:20

That comes up every year. If Traitors Corner can provide 13 decent images and guarrantee to buy 50no. Calendars, I will get it produced.

Title: Re: 2021 Calendar?
Post by: Gassoon on October 05, 2020, 12:57:22

 lol  Could maybe have a 'your traitor-bike pictured with a vstrom' month?

Calendar ordered btw :thumb:  + request more of those sexy beaked ones

Title: Re: 2021 Calendar?
Post by: Rusty Nuts on October 05, 2020, 13:42:34

February 29th could be Traitors Day ?

Title: Re: 2021 Calendar?
Post by: Dark-Strom on October 05, 2020, 14:30:08

Hello most glorious leader  :smirk:, would either of these be acceptable to throw in the pot?

Title: Re: 2021 Calendar?
Post by: MartinW on October 05, 2020, 20:07:23

Quote from: Rusty Nuts on October 05, 2020, 13:42:34

February 29th could be Traitors Day ?

February 43rd would be better.

Title: Re: 2021 Calendar?
Post by: Rusty Nuts on October 05, 2020, 20:19:21

You using the Mayan calendar?

Title: Re: 2021 Calendar?
Post by: MartinW on October 05, 2020, 21:10:38

I'm using the "playing it safe" calendar.

Title: Re: 2021 Calendar?
Post by: Graham62 on October 12, 2020, 09:54:08

Colwick country park, Nottinghamshire.

Title: Re: 2021 Calendar?
Post by: pichulec on October 20, 2020, 06:20:00

How the progress look like? How many submissions you are missing Fat Rat? And when can we expect our calendar to be released?

Title: Re: 2021 Calendar?
Post by: Asmith61 on October 20, 2020, 07:18:46

Pictures submitted for consideration calendar ordered  :thumb:

Good luck to you all now we just wait and see 🤞

Title: Re: 2021 Calendar?
Post by: Fat Rat on October 20, 2020, 19:38:48

It's fair to say that the response has been, well, piss poor.

If I get enough entries we will have a Calendar, if I don't, we won't.

Title: Re: 2021 Calendar?
Post by: Dark-Strom on October 21, 2020, 17:22:31

Sign of the times, piss poor year for biking...

Title: Re: 2021 Calendar?
Post by: hotbulb on October 21, 2020, 19:39:17

Don't think I've any pictures to submit- I haven't really been anywhere interesting this year. But I certainly want a calendar!

Title: Re: 2021 Calendar?
Post by: pichulec on October 21, 2020, 19:43:04

I assume, if there will be no calendar we will be refunded right? :)

Title: Re: 2021 Calendar?
Post by: user650 on October 21, 2020, 20:33:41

I think a recent picture from a few years ago will pass if it's good enough  :thumb:

Title: Re: 2021 Calendar?
Post by: Fat Rat on October 21, 2020, 20:45:02

@ Pichulec, really?  :shrug:

Title: Re: 2021 Calendar?
Post by: Brockett on October 21, 2020, 23:20:31

 lol

Title: Re: 2021 Calendar?
Post by: pichulec on October 23, 2020, 19:21:19

Yes Fat Rat  :haha:

Title: Re: 2021 Calendar?
Post by: Fat Rat on October 29, 2020, 11:36:11

All, a reminder, the quality of the Calendar is dependent on the images, your images. So far, the response has been poor, please follow the instructions at the top of this thread and submit your images for consideration  :thumb:

Title: Re: 2021 Calendar?
Post by: Graham62 on November 23, 2020, 16:34:11

Calendar ordered.

Title: Re: 2021 Calendar?
Post by: Fat Rat on November 27, 2020, 19:39:54

The Calendars are being printed and should be here next week. If you want one - https://www.v-strom.co.uk/shop/

Title: Re: 2021 Calendar?
Post by: Fat Rat on December 09, 2020, 11:34:23

All, the Printers have had a slight delay, they are promising the Calendars by the end of this week  :GRR:

Title: Re: 2021 Calendar?
Post by: tallpaul on December 09, 2020, 12:30:38

No problem, I'll mark it on my calendar...

Is that my coat?

Title: Re: 2021 Calendar?
Post by: Fat Rat on December 09, 2020, 12:41:21

 :confusion-waiting:

Title: Re: 2021 Calendar?
Post by: Stonec0ld on December 10, 2020, 09:07:22

Can I still buy one?

Title: Re: 2021 Calendar?
Post by: Fat Rat on December 10, 2020, 14:56:05

Yes

Title: Re: 2021 Calendar?
Post by: Fat Rat on December 13, 2020, 19:11:57

All Calendar's are in their envelopes and will be at the Post Office first thing tomorrow.

Make the most of this one because I am unlikely to do it again next year  :icon_no:

Title: Re: 2021 Calendar?
Post by: Asmith61 on December 13, 2020, 19:25:42

Thanks Andy looking forward to receiving mine and to see who’s pictures have made it  :dl_hyperhysteria:

It will be a shame if it is the last year  :thumb:

Title: Re: 2021 Calendar?
Post by: tallpaul on December 13, 2020, 20:32:55

Due to covid next year's calendar would be pictures of bikes in garages. Not very inspiring...

Title: Re: 2021 Calendar?
Post by: kwackboy on December 13, 2020, 20:38:07

If this is the last year, They'll go to up in value, like a comic.
We can sell them ..  :stirpot:

Title: Re: 2021 Calendar?
Post by: Rusty Nuts on December 13, 2020, 20:51:22

Why didn't I think of that?

Title: Re: 2021 Calendar?
Post by: hotbulb on December 14, 2020, 12:43:34

Just tried to order mine....they've sold out!  :icon_no:
Will there be any more?

Title: Re: 2021 Calendar?
Post by: tallpaul on December 14, 2020, 13:40:42

I'll sell you one. £50. Last of the line, an appreciating classic.

Title: Re: 2021 Calendar?
Post by: Joe Rocket on December 14, 2020, 13:49:55

Jf you wait until 2048 you can use this year's (2020) calendar again........  :roll:

Title: Re: 2021 Calendar?
Post by: hotbulb on December 14, 2020, 14:20:30

Jf you wait until 2048 you can use this year's (2020) calendar again........  :roll:

How did you know that's what I wanted one for?   (I'll be 95 then, so will need to watch the pennies!)

Title: Re: 2021 Calendar?
Post by: pichulec on December 16, 2020, 18:20:10

Looking forward to receive mine. Shame it is the last one...

Title: Re: 2021 Calendar?
Post by: Mep on December 16, 2020, 20:55:24

Mine arrived today. Great selection of photos. I'm March.

Title: Re: 2021 Calendar?
Post by: Brockett on December 17, 2020, 15:07:59

Got mine.  :ty:

Title: Re: 2021 Calendar?
Post by: Keith60 on December 17, 2020, 15:39:23

Got mine today!!  Thanks FR!!  Great work.    :bow-blue: :bow-blue:

Title: Re: 2021 Calendar?
Post by: hotbulb on December 17, 2020, 18:15:50

Old age doesn't come alone!  :old: :old:

....Just tried to order mine....they've sold out!  :icon_no:
Will there be any more?

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My calendar arrived today ( and very good it is too, beaks notwithstanding!). How did I manage to forget I'd already ordered it back in November?
D'oh!

Title: Re: 2021 Calendar?
Post by: Barbel Mick on December 17, 2020, 18:37:20

Mine arrived today......I feel honoured.    :)  :thumb:

Title: Re: 2021 Calendar?
Post by: Rusty Nuts on December 17, 2020, 18:41:55

Mine too. You're well represented this year, Mick. Almost as if you'd got bugger all to do all day but ride.

Title: Re: 2021 Calendar?
Post by: Barbel Mick on December 17, 2020, 18:45:31

 :shy:    Didn't I tell you I'm retired, I think I let it slip out once, maybe you missed it?  :grin: 

Title: Re: 2021 Calendar?
Post by: pichulec on December 17, 2020, 21:16:27

Mine has not arrived...... When was it posted?

Title: Re: 2021 Calendar?
Post by: Rusty Nuts on December 17, 2020, 21:28:24

Don't worry, the post is backlogged. I am only delivering about 60% per day, and parcels are backing up as well. Apparently there's a bug about, and some people are shopping online. Oh, and the "C" word isn't helping. 20 hours overtime last week and still not caught up with it.

Title: Re: 2021 Calendar?
Post by: TLPower on December 18, 2020, 04:56:08

The "C" word you say, I had my first "I don't want to run on Christmas day" this week.

She went ballistic when I refused to deliver as the the 2500l tank was over 75% full when I arrived.

Title: Re: 2021 Calendar?
Post by: Rusty Nuts on December 18, 2020, 05:47:37

"run"? or "run out"?

Title: Re: 2021 Calendar?
Post by: Brockett on December 18, 2020, 16:06:37

Oh! the poor thing may not be a biker. If she was she would know what a litre is and then have a clue what 75% of 2400 is and then if she knew the average rate of consuption per day/ week etc. how long that 1800 litres would last.

Title: Re: 2021 Calendar?
Post by: Rusty Nuts on December 18, 2020, 17:06:58

Maybe she turns the heating waaaaaay up and takes lots of very deep, very hot baths.

Title: Re: 2021 Calendar?
Post by: Brockett on December 18, 2020, 17:16:40

and lighting provided by twenty tiny candles?

Title: Re: 2021 Calendar?
Post by: TLPower on December 18, 2020, 19:53:45

out.

Title: Re: 2021 Calendar?
Post by: user650 on December 18, 2020, 22:01:57

Calendar arrived today safe and well,  featured in it as well :xmas-smile:

Title: Re: 2021 Calendar?
Post by: pichulec on December 19, 2020, 09:01:23

Delivered yesterday. Cheers

Title: Re: 2021 Calendar?
Post by: Stonec0ld on December 19, 2020, 15:27:02

Got mine today, happy to see my bike on the cover!

Title: Re: 2021 Calendar?
Post by: MartinW on December 19, 2020, 19:29:45

Mine arrived today. Thanks Andy :clap:

Title: Re: 2021 Calendar?
Post by: Rusty Nuts on December 19, 2020, 19:32:21

Flicked through it. So that's what the outside world looks like.

Title: Re: 2021 Calendar?
Post by: Gassoon on December 19, 2020, 22:04:46

Received, cheers Andy :xmas-smile:

Title: Re: 2021 Calendar?
Post by: SuzukiSte on December 19, 2020, 22:56:59

Calendar arrived today👍 Thanks Andy

Title: Re: 2021 Calendar?
Post by: Graham62 on December 21, 2020, 07:41:31

Calendar arrived at the weekend, 👍 thanks Andy.

Title: Re: 2021 Calendar?
Post by: kwackboy on December 21, 2020, 18:29:21

Another calendar arrival , thank you  :thumb:

A side note .. can we rename Mick to "pinup boy" ..?   :shrug:

Title: Re: 2021 Calendar?
Post by: Asmith61 on December 21, 2020, 18:46:40

Still waiting for mine to arrive

Title: Re: 2021 Calendar?
Post by: Asmith61 on December 22, 2020, 17:37:05

Mine arrived today featured in it as well thank you Andy  :xmas-smile:

Title: Re: 2021 Calendar?
Post by: Fat Rat on January 05, 2021, 11:29:20

I have two Calendars left. If anyone wants them, PM me  :thumb:

Title: Re: 2021 Calendar?
Post by: Fat Rat on January 05, 2021, 19:45:52

One left....