Fifi Posted May 8, 2007 Report Share Posted May 8, 2007 Islandhopper - there's nothing wrong with having a sense of humour whilst having some serious aims. Don't take the jesting too seriously - it's just a bit of fun. When you display something publically, you have to expect that people will have an opinion and express it - different opinions have been expressed within Northmavine too, so it's only to be expected that there will be a range of opinions further afield. Those working on the sign could have chosen a boring road-style sign but have decided to go for something a bit more avant-garde. At least it's prompted discussion! Sometimes it's good to stick your neck out and take a risk - sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. In terms of visibility, opinions have ranged from 'gaudy' to the other end of the spectrum - 'you can't see it' - so opinions are obviously subjective! I'm guessing from what people have said that it might turn out to be a bit of a chameleon - looking different at different times of day and in different weather conditions, so there may be continued interest in that respect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KOYAANISQATSI Posted May 8, 2007 Report Share Posted May 8, 2007 Fifi wrote:Islandhopper - there's nothing wrong with having a sense of humour whilst having some serious aims. Don't take the jesting too seriously - it's just a bit of fun. Here here, it's all good publicity, since the sign went up I for one have learned much of northmavine; that it exists for one thing.The use of gaudy was of course mearly an abbreviation of: GracefulAndUnafraidDesignYantra I'm sure it can take all the knocks anyhow, after all it is a piece of steel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HacksawDuggan Posted May 9, 2007 Report Share Posted May 9, 2007 So... How much did it cost? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandhopper Posted May 9, 2007 Report Share Posted May 9, 2007 I know, Fifi, I know ... http://www.hegoja.com/Wolfgang/Shetland/Marvis%20Grind.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMouth Posted May 9, 2007 Report Share Posted May 9, 2007 ^^^ Just need some heads carved in it now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassermaet Posted May 9, 2007 Report Share Posted May 9, 2007 It would be a vast improvement, certainly. And I agree, a way to improve that sign would be to cover it in day-glo paint and fairy lights. Guaranteed to brighten anything up. And those top ten trivia lists are priceless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KOYAANISQATSI Posted May 9, 2007 Report Share Posted May 9, 2007 http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/8690/lasmavinezf4.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fjool Posted May 9, 2007 Report Share Posted May 9, 2007 ^ Very good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifi Posted May 9, 2007 Report Share Posted May 9, 2007 Fantastic, thanks for the laugh!! Great stuff, islandhopper! And Koya-doodah - classic!! I think the Initiative at the Edge lot should include those in their newsletters as a blueprint for what could be achieved at Mavis Grind.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMouth Posted May 9, 2007 Report Share Posted May 9, 2007 Beyond what I had in mind. Put it back nicely now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifi Posted May 9, 2007 Report Share Posted May 9, 2007 One more, Big Mouth? http://www.users.zetnet.co.uk/cope/webpix/lasmavine.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMouth Posted May 9, 2007 Report Share Posted May 9, 2007 I suppose that I should just be grateful that there are no daleks and Tardis' You lot should get a hobby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandhopper Posted May 9, 2007 Report Share Posted May 9, 2007 ... a hobby? We are campaining ... or was it just camping?Well then, thought about the nex hamefarin ...http://www.hegoja.com/Wolfgang/Shetland/MavisBonded.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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