[Mark Shipley]

I happen to be a very proud owner of a Toyota Prius, not one of these macho, oooooh look at my 4×4 status symbol brigade who think the world should be grateful that they are burning fossil fuels at a rate far greater than anyone else.

Thank you Gordon Brown for looking after those who do try and make some contribution to saving the planet.

I’m sure when there’s no electricity coming out your power sockets to run your cutters, plotters and computers, fridges and TV’s you might think about what you could have done to contribute to the effort.

There are places for 4×4’s and that isn’t city centres, off road parking or on school runs.

People really need a kick up the arse to help them realise the effects of global warming and the prospects of a diminishing fuel reserve.

Mark

[Mark Shipley]

Why?

The cadet can print at 1440dpi isn’t that high enough?

Mark

[Mark Shipley]

Same theme but a bolder ‘GRAPHICS’

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Hi Dan,

This is not an easy one! Trying to fit the ‘graphics’ in without upsetting the balance is tricky.

Anyhow, here’s something I knocked up – a smaller ‘GRAPHICS’ nestled under ‘image’ in the same font but white with an orange bevel/shadow to give it accent.

Mark

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Hi Dave,

It came as a bit of a surprise to me but check out Disc 2 Clipart/Vehicles and you’ll find 1,729 vehicles in total (approx) 😉

Mark

[Mark Shipley]

Don’t worry about questions – just rattle em out and we’ll do our best!

Mark

[Mark Shipley]

You’re all missing the key point here!

It’s a pure work of genius – how clever!

Simply take the width of the van and multiply it by the height and then mulitply it by 2.5 (2 sides and back) and there you have it!

You know instantly how many square metres of vinyl the job will take 😉

Rob, I think you could run a pricing tutorial based on this philosophy.

Mark

[Mark Shipley]

Are we talking about the eternal questions here?

‘Does my bum look big in this?’ Or ‘Do I look like an ar$e?’

Just wondered 😮

Mark

[Mark Shipley]

*drink*

O M U the B, D F, O M

This is not a test of IQ, it is a merely a test of camaraderie and a will to succeed!

Mark

[Mark Shipley]

Told you it was easy :lol1:

Mark

[Mark Shipley]

Dave,

Here’s a clue for No. 28

Lots of X’s Y’s especially for boys 😉

Mark

[Mark Shipley]

Easy, all done 33 O O 33 (33 Out Of 33)

Need any clues?

Mark

[Mark Shipley]

Hi Shane,

Is this something on the lines of what they are after? 😮

Mark

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Ooooooh, very classy 😉

Looking good Dave, I must get down for a coffee some time soon!

Mark

[Mark Shipley]

Dave,

Hexis sell ‘R’ Tape

Mark

[Mark Shipley]

I agree ‘R’ Tape is the best. I’ve used it for well over 18 months now and personally I couldn’t go back to using standard app. tape!

RLA 4075 is the stuff 😉 @ http://www.rtape.com

Mark

[Mark Shipley]

Excellent stuff!!!

3 and 5

[Mark Shipley]

Hi Nigel,

That is excellent – tears rolling down my face.

Have a great Christmas and no doubt we’ll have a chat or two in the New Year!

Best regards,
Mark

[Mark Shipley]

We use full spectrum/daylight fluorescent lighting in the office and prep/work room. I can’t remember where we got the tubes from but here’s a link I just found on t’internet…

http://www.lightbulbs-direct.com/search_results.asp?svalue=full+spectrum&btnSearch=Search

I’ve never used this company but you should get some idea about the products available

Mark

[Mark Shipley]

:lol1:

Just what every Friday morning should have – joke and chuckle time!

Mark

[Mark Shipley]

I can’t wait 😮 😉 😮

Mark

[Mark Shipley]

Wooohooooo – way to go go Shane!

I nice when somebody you know wins a prize – well done and enjoy.

Don’t forget to post the pics 😀

Mark

[Mark Shipley]

How about a search on google for; UKSB bollocks ?? (as in U K S B B O L L O C K S)

with the result of

http://www.sportsbikeworld.co.uk/Bike%20Features/zx7r/zx7r.htm

Mark

Where’s my prize?? 😮

…. edited to make sure I got the right spelling

[Mark Shipley]

I personally find the best deals are at PC World Buisness!

Just bought a great IBM ThinkCentre desktop PC for £500 +VAT (monitor not included).

Mark

[Mark Shipley]

Some wine bottle labels just don’t come off!!

We make our own wine and friends, relatives etc. give us with their empties and sometimes you’ve gotta give up and throw some away because the labels are welded on inside a nuclear powered, very high bond, never get the buggers off production line 😮

Warm soapy water does usually do the trick.

Mark

[Mark Shipley]

Morning all,

-2.4oC up here in Cumbria – chuffin freezin I can tell ya!

Need coffee, need coffee, need coffee ….

Mark

[Mark Shipley]

Hi Peter,

You’re welcome – anytime!

Please let us know how you get on with the installation.

Mark

[Mark Shipley]

Hi Peter,

This is probably no help at all but I’ve got some MAX inks – crunch point … I’m in Cumbria near Kendal, J36 on the M6.

If it’s any use to you please let me know.

Mark

[Mark Shipley]

:thumbup2:

Good one Shane – thanks!

Mark

[Mark Shipley]

Rob,

It must be tooo early in the day 😉

Mark

[Mark Shipley]

Shane 😮

that’s bad …… 🙄

Mark

[Mark Shipley]

With AXA here as well on a working from home poilcy.

I got the insurance though my Abbey business banking account and hence got a discount 😀

Mark

[Mark Shipley]

This one tickles me.

Mark

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Just found this, you could put similar below the balcony

http://australia.menneske.org/archives/img/springbreak-day8.jpg

Mark

[Mark Shipley]

Real sorry to hear that Dave, hope the little bleeders get caught and have their bits removed with a weeding tool 😮

Mark

[Mark Shipley]

quote comeonulinnets:

or are Activa-Sol inks actually eco-sol inks?

Just out of interest I’d like to know the answer to that one.

Mark

[Mark Shipley]

Hi George,

I don’t know you would go about changing them on a Cadet but I’m sure someone will know.

As for the VersaCAMM;

You don’t flush out the old inks, the firmware upgrade on the printer takes you through the change over and uses approx 20ml of each ink to purge the tubes.

It is best to replace all 4 cartridges at the same time and say goodbye to any ink old ink remaining.

Mark

[Mark Shipley]

I aggree!

The new MAX inks are brilliant. They are so much more robust, to the extent you can put so much ink down it looks like a layer of paint.

‘Why?’ I can here some people asking………static cling and clear vinyl for a start.

Absolutely no smell, dry as it leaves the machine and scratch resistant to the extent you destroy the vinyl before the ink comes off.

Well done Roland :2thumbs:

Mark

[Mark Shipley]

Fantastic……but the scary part is it’s probably true 😮

Mark

[Mark Shipley]

I’m at a loss for words – Carrie a moderator and all ……..

Good on ya

Mark

[Mark Shipley]

Thanks Carrie,

We are actually having the party next Saturday on Bonfire night so there won’t be much to show on Monday itself.

There will of course be a pumkin or two but the real fun happens next weekend…….<hehe>

Don’t worry, the pics will be posted right here :lol1:

Mark

[Mark Shipley]

Lee,

Hexis sell metallic colour change vinyl, it’s a 50 micron cast vinyl and there are 6 in the range but they aint cheap.

You’ll find it on their online price list page 8 ref KG9900

Mark

[Mark Shipley]

I think I’ve managed to get a true likeness, about the right height :lol1:

Mark

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Nice ink work Dave – can you rub it off with meths or do you need some elbow grease? 😮 😳 😮 😳

Staying low now 😉

G’night

Mark :lol1:

[Mark Shipley]

:yikes:

I thought avatars were frightening enough, never mind a flesh feast of UKSB members (I don’t think there’s a pun intended there) hung (nope, not intended either) on my wall 😳

Mark

[Mark Shipley]

Paul,

This font with a bit of straightening would appear to help out with the lower case letters – sorry, but nothing for the ‘E’.

Mark

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Hi Andy,

Welcome to the boards, and many thanks for changing the subject from Christmas shopping :lol1:

As has already been said – ask as many questions as you like, on occasions you just might even get a sensible answer 🙄 😳

Mark

[Mark Shipley]

Carrie,

We moved house in January so our new neighbours will be in for a bit of a shock this year.

We’re having a Halloween party on Saturday Nov 5th, yes I know it’s bonfire night so we’re also have a fireworks display as well :lol1:

Don’t worry there’ll be plenty of pics.

Mark

[Mark Shipley]

Just in case you all forgot – it’s Halloween first !!! :yikes:

Mark

[Mark Shipley]

Cabbage for me 😮

I wonder what that means? 😕

Mark

[Mark Shipley]

I’ve just spoken with Valerie and she was incredibly helpful – a couple of copies should be coming my way very soon!

Mark

[Mark Shipley]

There’s only one place to enjoy a bug, and Shane thanks for enjoying one 😉

Mark

P.S. Shane next time I’m in the area I’ll treat you and Cathy to a few bugs and some VB’s

[Mark Shipley]

I wonder if I’ll ever get a copy?

I signed up, oooh, must be over four months ago now…….still twidling my thumbs with anticipation.

Mark

[Mark Shipley]

Congratulations to both Cath and yourself!!

Any thoughts on rewnewing your vows for the next 22 years?

Have a really great meal – I don’t suppose you’ll be having Moreton Bay Bugs? I love them 😛 wish we could get them over here.

Mark

[Mark Shipley]

Hi Lorraine,

I use a combination of both pro and home, and to be perfectly honest, for the average user it doesn’t make the slightest bit of difference.

The only real advantage pro has over home is that it has a web server built in so you can do local testing of web pages with active content and to host local intranets (both network very well).

If you have computer parts supplier near you try and buy an OEM version of XP that comes with a piece of hardware… such as this

http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/ProductInfo.asp?WebProductID=134165

Hope this helps,
Mark

[Mark Shipley]

Rob,

Skype to Skype calls are totally free, zip, diddly squat, gratis!

It doesn’t cost a penny to register, download the software and use the service.

Should you wish to make calls to a land line or a mobile number then yes, you have to charge your account with 10 Euros, but even then the call rates are insignificant.

I made a 30 minute call to Australia earlier this week and it cost just over 30p.

Give it a go it’s free – trust me, I play with vinyl 😮

Mark

[Mark Shipley]

Skype works for me

I’ve added my skype user name onto my email signature and it’s amazing how many people use it!

People always like something for nothing 😉

Mark

[Mark Shipley]

Hi John,

Just a thought but what about doing away with the printed poster and magnetics idea and simply print onto cheap removable bus advertising vinyl and replace them as necessary?

The vinyl comes off very easily without leaving a trace and there’d be no need to laminate for short term stuff, plus the prints would be less ‘knickable’ than magnetic sheets.

Mark

[Mark Shipley]

There are times when I’m tempted to put these signs up!

I have two dogs – English springer spaniels, and I clean up each and every time, and from two dogs that’s a lot of you know what!

It only takes one person to not pick up and it gives all responsible dog owners a bad name (:)

One thing that really gets on my bits is this …. people, tourists and fishermen come to enjoy the views across the estuary in South Lakeland looking over towards the hills of the Lake District and they think nothing of throwing their tea bags, yogurt pots, cigarette packets, banana skins, pop tins etc. into the estuary – I wonder if they’d enjoy the view if it were of a refuse site?

The daft thing is, there’s a rubbish bin – on the other side of road! Must be too far to walk.

Rant over with 😮

Mark

[Mark Shipley]

and this one ….. 🙄

Mark

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How about these – a little bold perhaps but to the point … 😉

Mark

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Thanks for the replies…

Wet toilet paper 😮 who’d have thought that ???

I’ll give it a try and post the results whatever happens.

Back in a flush 😳

Mark

[Mark Shipley]

Hi,

Personally, for the less informal sign I think centered is best. Perhaps if it were for a legal firm then left justified would be more appropriate.

I would also choose the matte finish, it allows the viewer to see the text without any reflections or glare.

Just my 2p’s worth (+VAT)

Mark

[Mark Shipley]

Great stuff Paul – well done!

Three shelter boxes will help many people indeed.

Mark

[Mark Shipley]

Rather than paint the front door of my house I wrapped it in green vehicle conform vinyl and stuck metallic gold 7yr vinyl over the faux window beading – it looked really great, fantastic gloss finish and very durable.

Thing is though, I moved house in January and I wish I could see the look on the new people’s faces when they come to strip and re-paint the door :lol1:

For anybody who doesn’t like painting it really is a great way to save time, effort and energy.

Mark

[Mark Shipley]

I know they sound expensive, but get an MBX from Jag sign supplies.

They are worth every penny – especially on reflective.

Mark

[Mark Shipley]

Hi Mark,

I’ve had similar printing banner on a VersaCAMM and yes tried hanging weights etc. from the media. 🙄

The large media clamps are part of the answer but also before you start printing, feed out sufficient media to go down to the bottom of the black ‘voltage switch’ arrow on the sticker below the dryer heater and set the base point there. I guess that’s about 200mm of media.

The extra banner material should provide enough extra weight to keep it flat on the bed and stop it puckering up.

Just a thought, but it could also be down to the liquid laminate expanding at a different rate to the media and causing the problem, you may want to try turning the print heater off for the reverse side and just use the dryer.

I hope this is of help.

Mark

[Mark Shipley]

From his website;

“Paul has finally reached Land’s End – Monday, September 12, 2005. After a gruelling 100 miles a day for nine days, he got as far as Hayle before camping the night, and riding in to Land’s End at 11am on Monday.”

Woooooohooooooo :cheer: :dance2: :cheer: :dance2:

Well done Paul – way to go.

Cheque will be in the post.

Have a well deserved break!

Mark

[Mark Shipley]

Go for it Paul, keep going, you’re nearly there!!!

Mark

[Mark Shipley]

Hi Vitor,

Just a thought and I know this might be stating the obvious – sorry, but;

Have you checked and cleaned the lens? If it were to be used dirty wouldn’t the result be a hot lens and reduced output? Which of course would then expand a little, defocus and offset the beam as well.

Mark

[Mark Shipley]

Same as you Chris,

The DeWalt is a cracking heat gun and they’re only £24.99 from Screwfix

http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/pro … 3&ts=49980

One of the main reasons I like the 340K is that you can adjust the temperature control knob with your thumb whilst working, so no having to fiddle with switches.

Mark

[Mark Shipley]

Hi Jules and all,

Just got back from meeting up with Paul. He’s looking really cheerful and certainly has a great deal of energy for the rest of the journey of which he is now over half way!

We met up in the square at Kirby Lonsdale and decided to go for a quick half (orange juice) in the pub round the corner and had a real good chat.

Until this adventure Paul has never cycled a hundred miles in a day, never mind nine days on the trot.

Today he’s been held back a bit by all the hills, head wind and a slight detour that he was told was an easier route than straight down the A6 but didn’t do that much to help. He hopes to get to Lancaster or just beyond, maybe Galgate or Garstang before he pitches his tent and has a read of this thread that I printed out for him.

He’s suffering from a few aches and pains but I think it’s the back of his leg that’s giving him the most grief, but from here on in the hills and terrain should make for easier cycling.

Paul is still aiming to to complete the journey on Sunday, taking a total of nine days and at this moment he is on target for that.

I have posted a picture of Paul taken in Kirkby Lonsdale, you can view it here;

https://www.uksignboards.com/viewtopic.php?p=102551#102551

Note to Rob – Could you please add this picture to this thread?

Good luck Paul :bike;

Oh and by the way Jules, I think Paul’s missing you!

I think that’s about all.

Please do dig deep and help Paul raise a good amount for a very worthy charity. Don’t forget donations to charity are tax deductable 😉

Mark

[Mark Shipley]

Be careful which songs you mention – I might just print this thread out for Paul to read :lol1:

Mark

It’s a small world after all.
It’s a small world after all.
It’s a small world after all.
It’s a small, small world …… (:)

[Mark Shipley]

Hi,

I’ve just spoken with Paul, he’s at Penrith in Cumbria.

He’s heading inland slightly trying avoid the really big hills and instead taking in the sights of Tebay and Kirkby Lonsdale. I’m about 12 miles from Kirkby Lonsdale, so hopefully I’ll be able to meet up with Paul later on today.

Even with a bit of a head wind slowing him down slightly he sounds really upbeat, happy and of course determined as ever.

Here’s hoping for fine weather and a tail wind!

Mark

[Mark Shipley]

Hello Lee,

I think it might mean;

“I would like to see your big tiger”

Not sure if ‘tiger’ is the correct word, maybe cat, feline or …… I think I’ll stop there 😳

Mark

P.S. By the way what did CJ get for her birthday 😉

[Mark Shipley]

Hi Paul,

… and me too!

Have a safe trip and please feel free to call in for a brew and Hobnobs 😀

Mark

[Mark Shipley]

Hi Lee,

Unlike this ‘orrible lot asking a constant barrage of questions, I only have one;

What are ‘Visual Image Consulants’? 🙄

Mark

:peek:

[Mark Shipley]

Hi Mike,

I print onto Hexis Static Cling with a VersaCAMM.

A good profile that works for me is:

Hexis Micro 2 profile (one way vision film) @ 720dpi
Bi Dir
Variable Dry
1
16
500
0.0
Heater 35-45

You may want to go to Variable for a more saturated colour.

The main problem is puckering at the roll edge, you may need to use the long media clamps, but only put them part way onto the static cling otherwise they snag and bind on it.

Hope this helps.
Mark

[Mark Shipley]

Congratulations on you B’day Rob!

I won’t make any fun of your age unlike the rest of the mob 😉

Mark

[Mark Shipley]

Hi Marek,

It would be grate if you could make it up to Cumbria and the Lake District. We’re in a little place called Sandside, apart from fantastic views the only other thing in the village is a pub 😮

You’re more than welcome to visit and take the dogs out onto the estuary!

Mark

[Mark Shipley]

I’ve just ordered some inks for the VersaCAMM from RolandDG UK and I also asked about the EcoSol Max inks and the reply was;

“They should be available in September”

Let’s see what happens 😉

Mark

[Mark Shipley]

Super for short with added vitamin D

😮 😉 😳

Mark

[Mark Shipley]

If anybody asks me for a design to be made from an off-cut I show them the most insipid, gut wrenching, bile bubbling yellow or purple vinyl :vomit: I can find (we all have some hiding somewhere in our stock), count to three and ….

Oh, how much would it be for the design in blue vinyl then? 😉

Mark

[Mark Shipley]

Home based here as well!

Every aspect suits me perfectly, a fantastic estuary just over the road where I walk the dogs, woods at the back and the field where I fly model aircraft is only 3 miles away 😀

The downside, well there isn’t one really. I did get tired of people phoning in the early hours, that has been fixed a Philips phone system that only allows family and friends to get through out of office hours – everyone else goes straight through to voice-mail and I deal with that in the morning!

The hours are flexible, so if it’s nice and sunny I can do some gardening and if it’s raining I can build model aircraft – so you can see there is plenty of time for work 😮 erm, what I mean is :2thumbs: it’s great if you are able to differentiate between work and home.

Mark

[Mark Shipley]

Steve,

You’re almost right – Sandside !!!

Mark

[Mark Shipley]

Hi Steve,

I know what you mean, I’m just down the road in 015395 or is it 01539 5, all the locals insist their phone number is only 5 digits long not 6.

I have to recite the full number when anyone asks – or simply give them the local rate 0845 number 😉

Mark

[Mark Shipley]

Touch screen technology, satellite navigation, speech recognition, 9 JBL speakers, 6 cd changer, blue-tooth integration, climate control, £65 a year road tax, £230 a year fully comp insurance including business use and a nice 56+mpg for a good size 5 door family car.

No great big engine just a little 1.5l vvt-i and a 50kW electric motor that combined have as much torque as a V6 diesel and a 0 – 62 in under 11 seconds.

It’s the only way to go – Hybrid technology!!

Go and get yourselves a Toyota Prius and start saving the planet.

Oh, and if you still feel the need for a big 4×4 jobby with all the trimmings have a look here;

http://www.lexus.co.uk/lexus_cars/rx/rx400h/index.asp

Mark

[Mark Shipley]

No shit

Then I hope that Star Trek keeps getting repeated, otherwise you’re all gonna be so verbally and mentally constipated …. :wave3:

Mark

P.S. Oh, no captin – she’s gonna blow 😉

[Mark Shipley]

I don’t need beer, just give me a warrior’s drink !!!

Mark

BTW if all you Star Trek uneducated need that translating it’s prune juice 😉

[Mark Shipley]

That’s the one Mort 😀

I was about to say – answers on a postcard to …..

Mark

[Mark Shipley]

Rob, put the phrase into a uk google search and all will become clear!

Oh and by the way Big G, what ever is in my drawers and possibly pointed is not for general discussion :lol1:

Mark

😳

[Mark Shipley]

Just to be on the safe side…..

tajwIj ‘oHbe’ chorlIj jeqbogh Dochvetlhe’e

Mark

🙄 🙄 🙄

[Mark Shipley]

Careful Big G or I might have to swear at you in Klingon 😮 😉

Mark

[Mark Shipley]

I’ll contact the council in the morning and bid for the job!

I’ll also propose that the plaque should be laser engraved ‘transparent aluminum’ 😉

Mark

[Mark Shipley]

… and who will make the memorial plaque? Perhaps a sign writer?

😮 😉 😮 😉

Live long and prosper

Mark

[Mark Shipley]

Hi Shane,

Have you specified your ‘CutPath’ colour as one of the spot colours? If you’ve renamed a normal cmyk colour as ‘CutPath’ it won’t work.

Also on another note don’t forget to output any eps’s from Corel 12 as PostScript 3 otherwise you’ll end up with many problems including truncated prints.

Mark

[Mark Shipley]

I will raise a glass this evening and wish him well.

To the undiscovered country (drink1)

Thanks James, you certainly did know the ship like the back of your hand!

Mark

[Mark Shipley]

James Doohan who played Scotty has died aged 85.

[Mark Shipley]

Hello Neil,

Many thanks for you reply.

In answer – I don’t know 😕 I’ve been asked by a fellow model aircraft builder if I can cut it.

I would have thought thin sheets that can be cut and then be layered, finally bonded with a ‘finishing’ fibreglass epoxy.

If this isn’t enough to go on, I’ll find out more details and pass them on.

Thanks again,
Mark

[Mark Shipley]

Oh, sorry, just having pictures of VHB tape and the sweepings up from the hair dressers floor ….. :rofl:

Mark