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Posted: 3/30/2024 9:23:59 AM EDT
[#1]
There is always a rush of registrations last minute, which brings significant logistical difficulties for the staff. Please take the 5 minutes to sign up sooner rather than later if you intend on attending.
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Posted: 4/1/2024 11:42:59 AM EDT
[#2]
Wife changed her mind and I'm tired of fighting :(
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Posted: 4/1/2024 8:17:59 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Ben: There is always a rush of registrations last minute, which brings significant logistical difficulties for the staff. Please take the 5 minutes to sign up sooner rather than later if you intend on attending. last of our teams should be in tonight. is there a breakdown of points scoring? how teams play into it or is it individual for the most part? |
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Posted: 4/1/2024 8:19:35 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By homeyclaus: Wife changed her mind and I'm tired of fighting :( So you're leaving now and staying with Ben for a couple months? |
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Posted: 4/1/2024 8:26:08 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TedKac: last of our teams should be in tonight. is there a breakdown of points scoring? how teams play into it or is it individual for the most part? You'll find info kinda scarce until the event starts. Not because it's any kind of secret squirrel stuff, but because a large part of it is being forced to think on your feet. |
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Posted: 4/2/2024 11:46:13 AM EDT
[#6]
There definitely are teamwork elements, be ready to at least work in pairs :)
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Posted: 4/2/2024 1:41:48 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Redbirdxx: You'll find info kinda scarce until the event starts. Not because it's any kind of secret squirrel stuff, but because a large part of it is being forced to think on your feet. very nice, everyones pumped. one guy has an RV, 6 grown men on a road trip is going to be a blast. takes me back to high school road trips with the boys. |
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Posted: 4/2/2024 2:13:45 PM EDT
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RV is probably not a great idea.
You might make it to the site if it's dry, but if it's wet, that ain't happening. You'll be extra special screwed if you make it back there and then it rains. |
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Posted: 4/2/2024 2:16:46 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/2/2024 2:19:28 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Redbirdxx: RV is probably not a great idea. You might make it to the site if it's dry, but if it's wet, that ain't happening. You'll be extra special screwed if you make it back there and then it rains. Every single day... |
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Posted: 4/2/2024 2:20:47 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Redbirdxx: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/461668/signal-2022-05-30-085853_013_jpeg-3176488.JPG 
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Posted: 4/2/2024 4:08:18 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Notcalifornialegal: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/219476/20220529_190624-2401562.jpg To be fair, if you fell down less, that rifle would be a lot cleaner. |
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Posted: 4/2/2024 4:11:14 PM EDT
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Is it cheating to use my Garmin for landnav?
I haven't had a chance to practice landnav in a meaningful way. I'm ready to do this otherwise. |
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Posted: 4/2/2024 4:13:56 PM EDT
[#14]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By CreativeBall: Is it cheating to use my Garmin for landnav? I haven't had a chance to practice landnav in a meaningful way. I'm ready to do this otherwise. No electronics, to include rangefinders. You can carry a GPS for emergencies/safety, but using it to find points is a no go. |
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Posted: 4/2/2024 5:07:09 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By CreativeBall: Is it cheating to use my Garmin for landnav? I haven't had a chance to practice landnav in a meaningful way. I'm ready to do this otherwise. Come to the prep class in colorado, we'll get you up to speed on nav |
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Posted: 4/2/2024 7:29:06 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Redbirdxx: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/461668/signal-2022-05-30-085853_013_jpeg-3176488.JPG Meh, that's what tire chains are for, no issues getting around. 
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Posted: 4/2/2024 8:13:19 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By elcope: Meh, that's what tire chains are for, no issues getting around. I guess if his RV has 4WD and chains he might be okay. Or are you volunteering for pulling duty, again? |
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Posted: 4/2/2024 8:46:51 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Redbirdxx: No electronics, to include rangefinders. You can carry a GPS for emergencies/safety, but using it to find points is a no go. I wish I could. However, I do not have enough PTO to take the additional days off. I'm off on the Wednesday that week, and I have to be back home the following Wednesday. |
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Posted: 4/2/2024 11:11:24 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Redbirdxx: I guess if his RV has 4WD and chains he might be okay. Or are you volunteering for pulling duty, again? Of course, any chance to make the Cummins roar.
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Posted: 4/2/2024 11:26:34 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Redbirdxx]
[#20]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By elcope: Of course, any chance to make the Cummins roar. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By elcope: Originally Posted By Redbirdxx: I guess if his RV has 4WD and chains he might be okay. Or are you volunteering for pulling duty, again? Of course, any chance to make the Cummins roar. Then bring on the RV. Recovery on site, reasonable rates. |
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Posted: 4/2/2024 11:54:36 PM EDT
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That Mud ain't just mud.
It's slippery as shit. They call it gumbo. Sticks to boots and car. |
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Posted: 4/3/2024 12:30:15 AM EDT
[#22]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Redbirdxx: I guess if his RV has 4WD and chains he might be okay. Or are you volunteering for pulling duty, again? |
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Posted: 4/3/2024 11:49:21 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JAG2955: What if it's this one? https://imgs.search.brave.com/o6mHHoYb-3FiFbKkBps84zm3j-kVBqU94_q8cK_Rx-w/rs:fit:860:0:0/g:ce/aHR0cHM6Ly9tZWRp/YXMuc3BvdGVybi5j/b20vd2FudGVkL3c2/NDAvMC8zMTQtMTUz/MjMzNjkyMi5qcGc Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JAG2955: Originally Posted By Redbirdxx: I guess if his RV has 4WD and chains he might be okay. Or are you volunteering for pulling duty, again? https://imgs.search.brave.com/o6mHHoYb-3FiFbKkBps84zm3j-kVBqU94_q8cK_Rx-w/rs:fit:860:0:0/g:ce/aHR0cHM6Ly9tZWRp/YXMuc3BvdGVybi5j/b20vd2FudGVkL3c2/NDAvMC8zMTQtMTUz/MjMzNjkyMi5qcGc C'mon, it's Montana. We zip in, we do this Warfighter Challenge thing, we zip right out again. We're not going to Moscow. It's Montana. It's like going into Wisconsin. |
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Posted: 4/3/2024 8:57:46 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Redbirdxx: C'mon, it's Montana. We zip in, we do this Warfighter Challenge thing, we zip right out again. We're not going to Moscow. It's Montana. It's like going into Wisconsin. 
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Posted: 4/16/2024 10:22:16 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Notcalifornialegal: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/219476/20220529_190624-2401562.jpg Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Notcalifornialegal: Originally Posted By Redbirdxx: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/461668/signal-2022-05-30-085853_013_jpeg-3176488.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/219476/20220529_190624-2401562.jpg Rattlecan thread! |
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Posted: 4/16/2024 10:23:32 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Usernames: That Mud ain't just mud. It's slippery as shit. They call it gumbo. Sticks to boots and car. It is both lubricant and adhesive. 3M couldn't come up with a more unique substance if they tried. |
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Posted: 4/21/2024 4:52:50 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Redbirdxx: This will get you started. All registered participants will receive an email prior to the event covering any changes or additions to this list. Minimum Gear List: • rifle (Minimum 5.45mm caliber strongly recommended, optics and suppressors OK). • Rifle magazines (x5 w/20rnd minimum capacity OR a minimum of 5 magazines/strippers/en blocs sufficient to fire 100 rounds without refilling magazines). • 150 rounds rifle ammunition (no steel core/incendiary/tracer/flame or spark producing munitions due to high fire hazard area). • pistol or revolver (minimum .35 caliber; excepting 5.7x28mm pistols). • sufficient pistol magazines/speed loaders to fire 40 rounds without refilling. • 100 rounds pistol ammunition. • assault pack/Ruck capable of carrying 45lbs (external frame strongly recommended). • helmet (bump or ballistic). Must be worn during negotiation of rope obstacles. • gloves. • ear pro. • Eye Pro. • tarp (camouflage or earth tone). • method of carrying at least two liters of water easily accessible (canteens/camelbaks/nalgenes). • Separate method of carrying at least 1 additional liter of water in ruck. • two extra pair boot socks. • one extra pair field clothes (shirt/trousers). • flashlight with red lens. • map pens. • compass. • map protractor. • IFAK • small notebook. • pencils • one MRE or commercial equivalent. • Map, 1:25k scale (PDF map will be made available for printing before the event) •E-tool/shovel/pick/digging implement. •Knife. Recommended/permissible additional gear: • VHF/UHF radio w/APRS capability OR radio and APRS app on smart device. (Limited loaner radios will be available) • magazine pouches (belt mounted/LBV/etc). • laser range finder. • binoculars. • wet weather gear. • Insect repellant. • NVGs. • Gas mask. •Various colored glow sticks. Is there an "official" list published? I haven't seen anything else Aside from the 12 mile ruck, is there anything else that is a minimum level skill to have? |
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Posted: 4/21/2024 5:44:41 PM EDT
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Land nav is a key event. Even if you can't get some actual practice in, I'd suggest being very familiar with basic concepts and practices at the very least.
Many, self included, return from land nav very frustrated their first time. |
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Posted: 4/22/2024 9:02:53 AM EDT
[#29]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By CreativeBall: Is there an "official" list published? I haven't seen anything else Aside from the 12 mile ruck, is there anything else that is a minimum level skill to have? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By CreativeBall: Originally Posted By Redbirdxx: This will get you started. All registered participants will receive an email prior to the event covering any changes or additions to this list. Minimum Gear List: • rifle (Minimum 5.45mm caliber strongly recommended, optics and suppressors OK). • Rifle magazines (x5 w/20rnd minimum capacity OR a minimum of 5 magazines/strippers/en blocs sufficient to fire 100 rounds without refilling magazines). • 150 rounds rifle ammunition (no steel core/incendiary/tracer/flame or spark producing munitions due to high fire hazard area). • pistol or revolver (minimum .35 caliber; excepting 5.7x28mm pistols). • sufficient pistol magazines/speed loaders to fire 40 rounds without refilling. • 100 rounds pistol ammunition. • assault pack/Ruck capable of carrying 45lbs (external frame strongly recommended). • helmet (bump or ballistic). Must be worn during negotiation of rope obstacles. • gloves. • ear pro. • Eye Pro. • tarp (camouflage or earth tone). • method of carrying at least two liters of water easily accessible (canteens/camelbaks/nalgenes). • Separate method of carrying at least 1 additional liter of water in ruck. • two extra pair boot socks. • one extra pair field clothes (shirt/trousers). • flashlight with red lens. • map pens. • compass. • map protractor. • IFAK • small notebook. • pencils • one MRE or commercial equivalent. • Map, 1:25k scale (PDF map will be made available for printing before the event) •E-tool/shovel/pick/digging implement. •Knife. Recommended/permissible additional gear: • VHF/UHF radio w/APRS capability OR radio and APRS app on smart device. (Limited loaner radios will be available) • magazine pouches (belt mounted/LBV/etc). • laser range finder. • binoculars. • wet weather gear. • Insect repellant. • NVGs. • Gas mask. •Various colored glow sticks. Is there an "official" list published? I haven't seen anything else Aside from the 12 mile ruck, is there anything else that is a minimum level skill to have? Was there info put out I missed? I don't even know the location yet and I'm trying to schedule the trip and get leave scheduled. |
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Posted: 4/22/2024 9:06:00 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Notcalifornialegal]
[#30]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AbleArcher: Was there info put out I missed? I don't even know the location yet and I'm trying to schedule the trip and get leave scheduled. Location is provided along with the gear list a week or so before. I'll let Ben share it with you exactly but it's about an hour away from Melstone. Highly recommend taking highway 12 to Melstone and heading sotuh since Google maps will send you through all kinds of random properties and when it's 9 pm and you're in the middle of nowhere driving past a house where no one is supposed to be can be a butt clenching experience. |
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Posted: 4/22/2024 9:16:09 AM EDT
[#31]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Notcalifornialegal: Location is provided along with the gear list a week or so before. I'll let Ben share it you exactly but it's about an hour away from Melstone. Highly recommend taking highway 12 to Melstone and heading sotuh since Google maps will send you through all kinds of random properties and when it's 9 pm and you're in the middle of nowhere driving past a house where no one is supposed to be can be a butt clenching experience. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Notcalifornialegal: Originally Posted By AbleArcher: Was there info put out I missed? I don't even know the location yet and I'm trying to schedule the trip and get leave scheduled. Location is provided along with the gear list a week or so before. I'll let Ben share it you exactly but it's about an hour away from Melstone. Highly recommend taking highway 12 to Melstone and heading sotuh since Google maps will send you through all kinds of random properties and when it's 9 pm and you're in the middle of nowhere driving past a house where no one is supposed to be can be a butt clenching experience. That helps immensely. Knowing the general area can allow me to do some planning and can at least let me get a leave plan in to get approved or disapproved. |
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Posted: 4/22/2024 9:38:51 AM EDT
[#32]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AbleArcher: Was there info put out I missed? I don't even know the location yet and I'm trying to schedule the trip and get leave scheduled. It is going out today. Watch your email. |
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Posted: 4/22/2024 10:09:00 AM EDT
[#33]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Ben: It is going out today. Watch your email. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Ben: Originally Posted By AbleArcher: Was there info put out I missed? I don't even know the location yet and I'm trying to schedule the trip and get leave scheduled. It is going out today. Watch your email. Thanks! |
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Posted: 4/22/2024 10:15:00 PM EDT
[#34]
Been out working on the property all day (much of it Warfighter Challenge related actually). Sitting down to go.over updates for the gear list and other admin issues now. Standby.
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Posted: 4/22/2024 11:45:38 PM EDT
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Email sent via practiscore with link to LOI (which includes the gear list) and map.
Can someone confirm they received it? |
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Posted: 4/22/2024 11:46:58 PM EDT
[#36]
Got it.
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Posted: 4/23/2024 2:50:57 PM EDT
[#37]
Got it
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Posted: 4/23/2024 9:44:09 PM EDT
[#38]
Recieved...
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Posted: 4/23/2024 11:28:14 PM EDT
[#39]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Notcalifornialegal: Location is provided along with the gear list a week or so before. I'll let Ben share it with you exactly but it's about an hour away from Melstone. Highly recommend taking highway 12 to Melstone and heading sotuh since Google maps will send you through all kinds of random properties and when it's 9 pm and you're in the middle of nowhere driving past a house where no one is supposed to be can be a butt clenching experience. |
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Posted: 4/24/2024 9:12:15 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JAG2955: I see you also got the "directions" texted to you by Ben for the first Warfighter. I almost turned around before I was raped, killed, eaten, and raped some more by the mountain people. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JAG2955: Originally Posted By Notcalifornialegal: Location is provided along with the gear list a week or so before. I'll let Ben share it with you exactly but it's about an hour away from Melstone. Highly recommend taking highway 12 to Melstone and heading sotuh since Google maps will send you through all kinds of random properties and when it's 9 pm and you're in the middle of nowhere driving past a house where no one is supposed to be can be a butt clenching experience. If you're very, very lucky they'll do it in that order |
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Posted: 4/26/2024 4:19:54 PM EDT
[#41]
Event t-shirt sales are live here.
Ten day "fundraiser". I put that in quotes because we're not making much off sales, this is just the easiest way to sell and distribute the shirts. Point is, ten days, it's short. No second printing so get your order in or you're SOL. The lettering rendered kinda weird when uploaded to custom ink, but it will be cleaned up for proofs and printing. Green, black outline, I think you get the idea. |
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Posted: 4/26/2024 9:57:23 PM EDT
[#42]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Redbirdxx: Event t-shirt sales are live here. Ten day "fundraiser". I put that in quotes because we're not making much off sales, this is just the easiest way to sell and distribute the shirts. Point is, ten days, it's short. No second printing so get your order in or you're SOL. The lettering rendered kinda weird when uploaded to custom ink, but it will be cleaned up for proofs and printing. Green, black outline, I think you get the idea. Can I buy one even if I can't make warfighter this year
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Posted: 4/26/2024 10:03:55 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By pestilence12: Can I buy one even if I can't make warfighter this year Absolutely, please do. Everyone should buy one. As priced, we have to sell at least 19 for them for them to even print. That's not a huge number, but every order helps. |
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Posted: 4/26/2024 10:07:01 PM EDT
[#44]
Hit...
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Posted: 4/26/2024 10:36:37 PM EDT
[#45]
Hit
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Posted: 4/29/2024 4:08:46 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/29/2024 8:45:57 PM EDT
[#47]
@Ben
I sent you a DM. Hopefully I did it correctly. Please let me know if you don't receive it. |
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Posted: 5/3/2024 2:36:25 PM EDT
[#48]
bump for shirts!
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Posted: 5/3/2024 2:54:46 PM EDT
[#49]
I hate doing this after people have already purchased, but at Custom Ink's urging, I am changing the color of the shirts. Though it's not the color I originally selected, I agree with them that it is an improvement.
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Posted: 5/3/2024 2:56:15 PM EDT
[#50]
Looks good. Feel free to make them tall shirts too
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