Don't give up on me. Got issues, but working. I'll get back atcha in a couple.

Looking forward to it.

Jazz Queen

Oh my gosh! I feel like I'm running myself ragged. Things still are not well at my business, but I am managing to stay afloat with most all of my employees laid off. I'm preparing to go on a jazz cruise next weekend with Nick Colionne and Norman Brown, but I did manage to get a little bit of artwork completed.

I did not like much of what we worked on in the early stages. Much too busy with too broad a focus. While pondering what to do, I got a cd from Joyce Cooling for Christmas that led me to what I have here.


This is similar to what I received except a sax has replaced the guitar and the hair is downward as opposed to straight back. This is more of a start than a finished product. I wanted to get it posted with the hopes of getting the creative juices flowing in others and receive input, especially from Paul as his ideas and acceptance are the ultimate in this undertaking.

I think simple is more to the point, but in my estimation, Paul's input will play a major roll in the end. I do have some "abstract photography" by Mr. Taylor in my study at home.

There you have it for now. I'll revisit at some point over the next couple weeks. I plan to take my Harley to Miami with me and spend a few days in the keys after the cruise so I will not be playing around in cyberspace until I return to Michigan in mid-February - or so! It's been a long time since I've had a vacation.

Hey Paul. Holla!

I've gotta get on the road to Miami either Monday, or early Tuesday. I had hoped we'd have a little chatter about the posted logo by now, but perhaps everyone's busy. My schedule dictates leaving early so I may stop in Gulf Shores, Alabama to see my daughter "Wheels" and then my mom in Tampa before getting to Miami Friday night. The cruise departs Saturday the 31st.

I doubt that I'll be accessing the web while I'm traveling so until I return in mid-February I hope you guys chat it up and send some ideas my way so we can modify the start of the logo I've posted as a proposal. At present it is entirely too similar to what Joyce has.

Hope you all manage to stay warm. I'll do the same and I'll try not to get sunburn, but I usually do on the first day!

G

Hey BillyG,

Nice job on getting started on the logo. Thanks for working on it.

So to "chat it up" a bit I had an idea about the PT fan club logo while making my long drive from work this evening. This is my idea...I thought a logo of Paul holding his sax in the air the way he does at the end of his concerts would be a classic picture. A way to change up the position of the sax from what you have now. Maybe add some music notes circling around it. I'm no artist, so I can't show a sample, but I hope you can picture it. If not, there's a picture in the photo gallery under PT Live to give you an idea. Just thought I'd toss an idea out there.

Enjoy your vacation and have fantastic time on the cruise with NB and NC!

Great day everybody...be blessed!
T

Hey Darlin'

Yes; I can picture what you're saying. I've seen him do it many times and I think that is a good idea.

I had not planned on checking in here during my trip, but due to the ice storms that happened, I got socked. I should have made it to Atlanta yesterday, but I got iced in here in southern Kentucky. Bowling Green. Roads were absolutely terrible. Every hotel I checked was full; finally found a Hilton hours after I tried to get off the road. Wow. What a trek!

Weather channel shows Nashville and Atlanta in the 40's today so I should be able to breeze through to Florida. Looks like they have a band of rain across the state, but I can deal with that a lot more comfortably than freezing rain, ice and snow build-up.

I'm glad I give myself extra time to get to these things....

Thanks for the idea on the logo. It would be nice to also hear from others.

I'll think of you on the trip.

G

Hey Billy,
Thanks for posting the logo idea.
Its cool. but , 1st thing that i noticed was the neck of the horn . Looks like a tenor , which Paul plays as well but isnt really his 'signature horn'
Also thought that if some1 else has used something like this even close,that we should have something all different?
Hope you dont mind me piping up so much but i felt the urge!
Enjoy your trip and we'll be ready to hear back from you!
mandi

Hi MsT !
I like the idea !
Glad you mentioned it!
I know that exact pic your talking of too!
Its a classic!
Things are quiet around here!
Mandi

Hey Mandi; no problem with the input. That's why I put it up there. Ms. T has offered a good idea as well as you...(leave it to a SAX player to be critical about the horn). So we can absolutely mimic the image of Paul holding the sax above his head, but I seriously doubt we can use Paul's picture.

Tonight I'm at my brother's house in Tampa; took my mom out to dinner and she insisted on paying. Parents. Sheesh! What a zoooooo here in Tampa with the game coming up Sunday. Every place we went was packed. My brother says it started last week and the heavy traffic and packed restaurants has only gotten worse as the bowl gets nearer. I'm glad I'm heading out for Miami early in the morning.

Holla back atcha in a couple weeks. Keep the input coming on the logo.

G

Can someone get a copy of this picture posted so I can had it adapted please? Seems to me like someone has part of it as their avatar here.

Oh; and the cruise is going just great. The ship charges a premium for internet usage; like .53 cents a minute so I thought I'd spend a couple bucks and shout at my buds here on the island. We'll be back in a few days. Miss cruising with you T.!

G