this is war

Jeff Jones · February 28, 2012, 05:44:00 PM

go here http://blog.apsltd.com/ and page down a little

it seems dr. drake is pretty proud of his monkey, and rightfully so - creative, funny. Dude even showed up with Styrofoam cups with the logo on them for the car-bar at MGRW.
So this weekend, after a kid comes up to me (i was wearing a monkey hat) and requested some monkey swag i decided THAT WAS IT!

Our next Texas Viper stop is the first weekend in May - DCYC Leukemia cup. Team Animal will be breaking out a new logo that will feature ANIMAL with seamonkey in lets say... a submissive pose. The Mrs. has even given the nod for a new spinnaker (well, she didn't throw anything at me!).

But I gotta say, i think the viper fleet has some pretty entertaining flavor.
David Furma came out with a logo'd kite made by the DB guys... I didn't get a good look but rumor has it she's cute. Then there's Robert Millers' mud-flap-girl.... Not to be outdone by the New Orleans boys "last call" spinnaker.

But this is a public call-out to the monkey-boy. It's on..

Peter Beardsley · February 28, 2012, 06:24:45 PM

Don't forget about the panda. We have the kite and gear as well (quick dry shirts, short and long sleeved). Spraytops are a new level though.

Justin Scott · February 28, 2012, 07:17:21 PM

That was one angry Panda in 2011. Looking forward to seeing what 2012 has in store.

Where am I going to put the logos for those nice people from Switzerland?

Peter Beardsley · February 28, 2012, 07:56:26 PM

The panda kite will make limited cameos in 2012...probably just Charleston/ACC, Larchmont Memorial Day, NAs and HPDO. It'll be the blinding neon the rest of the time for Wickford, all the local Larchmont Viper Saturdays, Larchmont Race Week, YRALIS Champs and the Stamford Viper Open...it may even stay in the bag for New Englands.

Drake Borer · February 28, 2012, 10:06:40 PM

Quote from: Jeff Jones on February 28, 2012, 05:44:00 PM
go here http://blog.apsltd.com/ and page down a little

it seems dr. drake is pretty proud of his monkey, and rightfully so - creative, funny. Dude even showed up with Styrofoam cups with the logo on them for the car-bar at MGRW.
So this weekend, after a kid comes up to me (i was wearing a monkey hat) and requested some monkey swag i decided THAT WAS IT!

Our next Texas Viper stop is the first weekend in May - DCYC Leukemia cup. Team Animal will be breaking out a new logo that will feature ANIMAL with seamonkey in lets say... a submissive pose. The Mrs. has even given the nod for a new spinnaker (well, she didn't throw anything at me!).

But I gotta say, i think the viper fleet has some pretty entertaining flavor.
David Furma came out with a logo'd kite made by the DB guys... I didn't get a good look but rumor has it she's cute. Then there's Robert Millers' mud-flap-girl.... Not to be outdone by the New Orleans boys "last call" spinnaker.

But this is a public call-out to the monkey-boy. It's on..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g2wD5TaMf2k

Jeff Jones · February 28, 2012, 10:06:46 PM

FEAR THE ANIMAL

panda? monkey? fear the panda? fear the monkey?

HA! i did want to see that angry panda spinnaker, maybe one of these days.

I can just imagine hiking on a J105 watching all these crazy kites zoom down-wind.

life's short, personalize your spinnaker!

Drake Borer · February 28, 2012, 10:25:32 PM

Jeesh Jeffy why all the hostility? I mean, I tow my boat out to New Orleans so you can get a ride........ I let your wife borrow my wife so she can have crew.......
You take your kids spray top instead of yours so I let you use mine (Monkey and all)......I set up a bar with rum and beer (courtesy of yours truly) and you seem to enjoy the monkey cups.....I give you a monkey hat so you can warm that big ass head of yours.........

And now you want war?

Man maybe it's cause I had some creativity and came up with the idea and paid a graphic artist to make a kick ass logo, when all you could do is steal a Jim Henson character and claim him as your own (did you know that there is a brand of lubricant named "animal" complete with pictures and all?)
All because some kid comes up to you and wants some Monkey Swag?

I'm not sure you want to get into a war amigo.
I'll be there at DCYC. Beware what you ask for (hint: I have the number of your artist friend you are hoping to use. I can be very persuasive..........)

Jeff Jones · February 28, 2012, 10:30:34 PM

1st.. i think a lot of that rum was donated in return for mast brackets or trailer bunks? Ok, you supplied the cups (not very environmentally friendly by the way)

and then there was something about passing out in your guest room and in the morning finding a borrowed bathing suite on my bathroom floor?

I think i've paid it forward.

oh, there will be war. Im trying trying to figure out what a mambo king is so i can spread the love a little

wait, say it aint so http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fhIV0SbPGV4

Jeff Jones · February 28, 2012, 10:37:31 PM

still got my doyle boston cap?

Quote from: Drake Borer on February 28, 2012, 10:25:32 PM
Jeesh Jeffy why all the hostility? I mean, I tow my boat out to New Orleans so you can get a ride........ I let your wife borrow my wife so she can have crew.......
You take your kids spray top instead of yours so I let you use mine (Monkey and all)......I set up a bar with rum and beer (courtesy of yours truly) and you seem to enjoy the monkey cups.....I give you a monkey hat so you can warm that big ass head of yours.........

And now you want war?

Man maybe it's cause I had some creativity and came up with the idea and paid a graphic artist to make a kick ass logo, when all you could do is steal a Jim Henson character and claim him as your own (did you know that there is a brand of lubricant named "animal" complete with pictures and all?)
All because some kid comes up to you and wants some Monkey Swag?

I'm not sure you want to get into a war amigo.
I'll be there at DCYC. Beware what you ask for (hint: I have the number of your artist friend you are hoping to use. I can be very persuasive..........)

Peter Beardsley · February 28, 2012, 11:52:11 PM

Apparently we've all been one-upped in the crew gear department by Luke Porter (Viper 166) -- team LIFEJACKETS. https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/417263_10150689475795490_689790489_11672517_138483961_n.jpg

The arms race continues.

Matt Sole · February 29, 2012, 01:09:19 AM

Think I need a job before I try to get in to this arms race...

Jeff Jones · February 29, 2012, 08:47:12 AM

I dont know about that Sole, old spinnaker, sharpie and a bit of creativity will get you a long way.

Quote from: Matt Sole on February 29, 2012, 01:09:19 AM
Think I need a job before I try to get in to this arms race...

Brian Shores · February 29, 2012, 11:44:49 AM

Fear the Monkey bitches:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e41PZKo2Xa0

Drake, I think I've sailed on your boat for at least 2 regattas which should qualify me for some monkey swag. Well, maybe one more regatta, but I'm sure that won't be a problem this year unless you did some permament damage on the bull that I don't know about yet.

I can see it now....North Americans in Houston 2013 with 50 creature-like kites coming down Galveston Bay at speed.

Justin Scott · February 29, 2012, 01:58:33 PM

Quote from: Jeff Jones on February 28, 2012, 10:30:34 PM
Im trying trying to figure out what a mambo king is so i can spread the love a little

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GadbFPUKx6A&feature=related

Dan Tucker · February 29, 2012, 05:40:39 PM

Quote from: Justin Scott on February 29, 2012, 01:58:33 PM
Quote from: Jeff Jones on February 28, 2012, 10:30:34 PM
Im trying trying to figure out what a mambo king is so i can spread the love a little

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GadbFPUKx6A&feature=related

So... A martini glass? Handgun? Knife? Scantily clad woman in a compromising position??? That clip doesn't help much!

Wait, I've got it. Shiny double-breasted white dinner jackets as crew gear!