One Last Calendar-Related Post! And Then A Funny Video of a Cat!

Friends! I just sent off the first big mailing of 'A Year In Yes' 2010 Calendars! So if you've ordered already, they're winging their way to you as we speak and you should have them sometime next week. And when you get yours be sure to dig around in that big manilla envelope for a wee little thank-you note from me! Can I talk a bit more about said calendars for the just a moment?

Paypal
Sadly, I am a total novice at Paypal and can't figure out how to edit my account. I know! For shame! I have not yet sussed out how to alter the number of calendars you can order, so if you want multiples, I'm afraid you'll have to put through multiple orders - though this is a good idea anyway if you're paying for several but want them shipped to different addresses. Sorry for the inconvenience! I also can't figure out how to alter the price to charge sales tax, give you a better price for ordering a lot or charge you more for rush shipping. But I'll keep trying to figure it out!

Photographers
I wanted to give a special shout out to two lovely readers who were kind enough to contribute their photographs to the project.

Alexandra Paun shot this gorgeous purple-y number for October on a Canon Xsi. This photo was taken in Gaspésie, the eastern part of the province of Quebec, on a deserted beach after sunset. Isn't it moody and lovely? Alexandra has been experimenting with photography for about seven years, but just began to get more serious in the last two years.

Nikki Griffin's photo is Miss September and reminds us to "be yourself and people will enjoy it. and if they don't? forget them." Particularly good advice for the start of the school year, yes?

Nikki used her Canon 450D EOS to take this photo of a church in New Zealand, The alter, instead of being set in front of religious artifacts, is set in front of a huge glass window, so that the congregation is looking out onto this incredible view of Lake Tekapo and the snow capped mountains beyond. Isn't that a lovely idea?

Our Design
When you finally clasp that calendar in your hot little hands, you'll see that all of the photos? They're edged and cropped into slightly asymmetrical shapes. And the font on the grid of the calendar? It looks like handwriting. And we did this on purpose - not because we're sloppy and incompetent, but because we wanted to create a fun, funky, slightly homemade look - like someone snuck into your office during a house party and scrawled little love notes all through out your calendar for a year's worth of fun. I do hope you like it!

Am I To0 Late To Order My Calendar?
No! A million times no! I've sent off heaps, but I've still got several boxes left, so never fear. There's still a calendar waiting for you. I'll let you know when we're getting close to selling out!

A Video Featuring A Funny Kitteh!

And now, because you've patiently endured a logistical post about paper products, let's all watch this video of a naughty, smashed-face cat eating from chopsticks!