Markers don't stay on shirts!?

[Robert Cawthon]

It seems to me that when I was doing tye-dyed shirts (a very long time ago) we soaked the shirts in vinegar and let them air dry to set the dyes into the fabric. I wonder if the same thing would work on a signature?

[IndySam]

Originally Posted by Robert Cawthon

It seems to me that when I was doing tye-dyed shirts (a very long time ago) we soaked the shirts in vinegar and let them air dry to set the dyes into the fabric. I wonder if the same thing would work on a signature?

that's also a good thing to do with your black shirts.

[Zultraranger]

They are just two regular guys, I don't see the significance of having their signatures.

[Samuel H.]

Well, I'd say they were a better choice for inspiration than it could have been. Anyhow, it doesn't matter - the tips mentioned here don't depend on whose signature it is.

Actually, that is an interesting philosophical question. I'd have say, the main reason to collect signatures is as a memento, to remind you of the experience. Also, it is a way of showing your support for those you respect. Finally, it is a method for showing others your pride and happiness at meeting whomever. I personally don't collect signatures, but it seems like a reasonable thing to do.

Finally, why Kamen and friends? Because mainly, he founded this competition that we enjoy so much, and because they have worked on things that help many people, which we admire.

-Sam

PS.
Thank you for a question that I would not have thought through had you not asked.

[EricH]

You know, Zultraranger, Woodie Flowers could say the same thing about the 10,000+ students at competitions he goes to every year.

So why does he have a jacket (or more than one?) covered with student signatures?

Because he sees something that maybe we don't. Because we, the students and mentors of FIRST, are his heroes. (At least, that's the reasoning I've heard.) And yet, we're even more "regular" than an MIT professor of engineering.

Think about it.

[Zultraranger]

Originally Posted by EricH

You know, Zultraranger, Woodie Flowers could say the same thing about the 10,000+ students at competitions he goes to every year.

So why does he have a jacket (or more than one?) covered with student signatures?

Because he sees something that maybe we don't. Because we, the students and mentors of FIRST, are his heroes. (At least, that's the reasoning I've heard.) And yet, we're even more "regular" than an MIT professor of engineering.

Think about it.

I can't think, the beautiful picture of you is distracting me.

[Molten]

Originally Posted by Zultraranger

I can't think, the beautiful picture of you is distracting me.

Ok, your first post was a reasonable response. I am not a fan of signatures either. However, please avoid being rude.

[AndyB]

You should have had him sign your shirt using his laser vision...

Oh you didn't know he could do that?

[kjhobin]

Originally Posted by Robert Cawthon

It seems to me that when I was doing tye-dyed shirts (a very long time ago) we soaked the shirts in vinegar and let them air dry to set the dyes into the fabric. I wonder if the same thing would work on a signature?

Originally Posted by IndySam

that's also a good thing to do with your black shirts.

Who'da thunk I would be getting laundry tips from CD!

P.S: Grammar police, please don't get on my back about the improper English.

[GaryVoshol]

Originally Posted by Zultraranger

They are just two regular guys, I don't see the significance of having their signatures.

You know, despite this rather crass way of putting it, they'd pretty much agree with you. I had the opportunity to speak with Woodie in Atlanta a couple years ago, and mentioned how much one of our team members appreciated meeting him and shaking his hand the day before. "Never gonna wash it again." Woodie got a truly dumbfounded look - at least as dumbfounded as an MIT professor can get - and said he didn't understand why the kids looked up to him and even idolized him so much. I could only reply, much better him than some other public figures they could pick as role models.

[Koko Ed]

For my "Koko Ed is My Homeboy" shirts I used special fabrics markers to sign them permanently.

[Cynette]

Originally Posted by Koko Ed

For my "Koko Ed is My Homeboy" shirts I used special fabrics markers to sign them permanently.

Ed! I'm so glad to hear that! As I read this thread a feeling of panic had started to come over me... I was about to run to the laundry basket where my freshly washed Koko Ed shirt is waiting for me to fold and put it away! Now I can relax and get back to scanning CD and watching the regional web casts!

[Koko Ed]

Originally Posted by Cynette

Ed! I'm so glad to hear that! As I read this thread a feeling of panic had started to come over me... I was about to run to the laundry basket where my freshly washed Koko Ed shirt is waiting for me to fold and put it away! Now I can relax and get back to scanning CD and watching the regional web casts!

If they weren't permanent I would have printed the shirts with my signature (that actually might be a better way to go about it anyways. I got really tired of signing all those shirts after about the 10th shirt).