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What color of shirt would you like?

Tan with black
2 (40%)
Yellow with black
1 (20%)
Dark Green with white
1 (20%)
Dark Brown with white
0 (0%)
Ash with blue
1 (20%)

Total Members Voted: 5

Voting closed: May 02, 2008, 02:48:56 PM

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Offline Travis McLain

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Re: Batfish Volunteer T-shirts
« Reply #15 on: April 23, 2008, 07:30:14 PM »
Just wondering if you got my order Mark A. ?

Also just something I thought would be a fun, and a play on words is to have the saying: "Operation Clean Sweep" put on the shirts, as we are cleaning up the Batfish, and they always put a broom on the periscope shears after a succesful patrol of sinking all ships they fired upon, signifying a clean sweep of all enemy targets. But just an idea, since I am not sure if they charge per word.
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Re: Batfish Volunteer T-shirts
« Reply #16 on: April 23, 2008, 09:49:17 PM »
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Just wondering if you got my order Mark A. ?

Also just something I thought would be a fun, and a play on words is to have the saying: "Operation Clean Sweep" put on the shirts, as we are cleaning up the Batfish, and they always put a broom on the periscope shears after a succesful patrol of sinking all ships they fired upon, signifying a clean sweep of all enemy targets. But just an idea, since I am not sure if they charge per word.

yes, I got your order.   Have you not seen the images I posted here already?  They already have that wording on the back of the shirt.  Look back up this thread where I put a link to the Drum thread.  I posted photos there of our last shirt.
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Re: Batfish Volunteer T-shirts
« Reply #17 on: April 24, 2008, 12:00:20 AM »
Yes I have seen the shirt, maybe that is where I got the idea from. lol. Sorry about that.
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Re: Batfish Volunteer T-shirts
« Reply #18 on: April 29, 2008, 03:34:27 PM »
Just a reminder, for those I've not heard from yet, if you'd like a Batfish volunteer shirt, please let me know ASAP as I'll be turning in the order on the 5th (next Monday) and hope to have the shirts to the sub on the 17th.  I'll mail the shirt to those that need them mailed for a few extra $$$ to cover postage.

Tan shirt with black lettering/graphic... :smitten:
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Re: Batfish Volunteer T-shirts
« Reply #19 on: April 29, 2008, 03:58:21 PM »
If you leave mine with Rick, I'll give him the money and pick them up on Memorial Weekend.  Thanks.

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Re: Batfish Volunteer T-shirts
« Reply #20 on: April 29, 2008, 04:56:20 PM »
Looking forward to mine....it's already hot down here in MS.

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Re: Batfish Volunteer T-shirts
« Reply #21 on: May 04, 2008, 01:10:10 PM »
Thanks to all that wanted shirts.  Order will be placed tomorrow.

You can pick them up at the museum at your convenience.  I should have them there on the 17th of May, assuming the printer gets them to me in time.

Lance, when they are ready, I'll need a mailing address.  Send it via email (ussbatfish@yahoo.com)

Thanks!
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Re: Batfish Volunteer T-shirts
« Reply #22 on: May 04, 2008, 01:29:21 PM »
As a future suggestion for T-shirts, why not consider something that has the Batfish's battle flag on the back? True, it might cost more because more colors are involved.

A good friend brought me back a Bowfin T-shirt several years ago that had the battle flag on the back only it did not have the standard black background that many flags had but was very good-looking. If I'm not mistaken, Batfish's battle flag was on a white background anyway.



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Re: Batfish Volunteer T-shirts
« Reply #23 on: May 04, 2008, 04:45:39 PM »
We did that for the reunion last year.  We sold out in 1 month.  Awsome shirt.....

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Re: Batfish Volunteer T-shirts
« Reply #24 on: May 05, 2008, 09:53:46 AM »
That would bre a good shirt for general merchandise sales.  It sort of reminds people of the Flying Tigers jacket. 

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Re: Batfish Volunteer T-shirts
« Reply #25 on: May 06, 2008, 09:21:07 AM »
We just had the flag on the back last year.  If I do it again, I will definately put some text on it.   Tat will explain what it is fot he laymen....

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Re: Batfish Volunteer T-shirts
« Reply #26 on: May 07, 2008, 07:36:23 AM »
Here is an example of what the shirts will look like...more or less...

The printer said that I will have them by Friday the 16th, so I will be bringing them to the park on the 17th.  You can pick them up there.

Lance, I have your address and will mail yours when I get them.

Mark A.
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Re: Batfish Volunteer T-shirts
« Reply #27 on: May 07, 2008, 08:18:03 AM »
Purty!  Thanks!   ;D

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Re: Batfish Volunteer T-shirts
« Reply #28 on: May 07, 2008, 09:11:39 AM »
I like it a lot.  Should attract a lot of attention when I wear it... or so I hope.

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Re: Batfish Volunteer T-shirts
« Reply #29 on: May 07, 2008, 11:08:25 AM »
I'll be at the USS Alabama and USS Drum later this month and will be sure to wear it there
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