Something for the shop

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JeffPaulsen

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I had an idea for a little gift for Shop 2 and it's kamis. How about we send them a big giant laminated wall map of the world, and pictures of various HI customers and / or their khukuris that they could put on the map in the right place? That way the kamis (and anyone who comes into the shop) could see how far around the world their work is known and appreciated.

I thought map pins at first, but a big huge wall map with pix attached would be more interesting, especially for the more unique knives.

Any comments? or is it just a dumb idea?

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Namaste,
Jeff Paulsen

"Oh, a magic khukuri. Why didn't you say so?"
 
Sounds like a good idea to me.
It's always nice to know that one's work is being appreciated and where it's ending up.

Wonder if they have the wall space?

D.
 
A caution! Don't make it too big and make it so it can be rolled, folded or sectioned and carried -- not stiff or framed (almost impossible to ship). They have the wall space and it is a fantastic idea. I can guarantee you the shop will get so many visitors coming to view this thing that they will probably have to put it in a frame and place it outside the shop so they will have room to work. This will give the kamis bragging rights and they will take advantage of it.

Thanks for a great idea and kind consideration.

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Uncle Bill
Himalayan Imports Website
http://members.aol.com/himimp/index.html


[This message has been edited by Bill Martino (edited 15 September 1999).]
 
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I think its a great idea!!!!
I would even get dressed up in my Gourd Dance outfit for this one.Ribbon shirt,Bandolier,Stomp Dance sash,Braids,Dance fan and Rattle.
Hmmm,I might not have to though as Uncle may already have one.
I have an aversion to having my pic taken too.
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That is a cool idea.

It sounds like kamis really like to have bragging rights over other kamis.

Granted, I have not yet been to Nepal and don't know anything about how things work over there, but this sounds like an even better idea than the gift idea we debated a couple months back.

I would be glad to chip in for a map and send photos!

-Daveji
 
Jeff.
It is a great idea!

Pakcik Bill.
It reminds me of your (or maybe one of the forumites) Gorkha story! The one escaped from Japanese Detention Camp in Burma during WW II - grabbed a map on the Japanese Officer's table - made a journey to safety in India - along the way he marked all the strategic Japanese locations - in India he passed the already marked map to the British officer - the humorous side of the story is that the map is not a map of Burma BUT a map of London!

Pakcik Bill.
Please remind Pala to hang the map himself - otherwise if one of our brother Kamis hang it, he may hang it upside down!
 
That is a terrific idea, Jeff! We all love to know about the guys who make the khukuris and I'm sure they would get a kick out of seeing some of the guys who buy (and use) them.

Assuming my face doesn't drive customers away from the shop
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I'll be happy to join in.


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Paul Neubauer
prn@bsu.edu

 
Yep, it was my idea, so I will coordinate it. My current plan:

  • Find and acquire a hugeous world map, suitable for shipping.
  • Bug everyone to send me pix and addresses. Pix of either khukuri, or you holding your khukuri. Ordinary size prints and polaroids should be fine, or if you email me a jpeg (no bmps please) I should be able to get them printed out. For your address I just need a city. If you live in a little place (like Scappoose, OR or Canton, OK or Camas, WA) then name a nearby city or landmark I can find on a huge world map.
  • notes of thanks for the kamis would probably be appropriate too. Even if they don't read, somebody can read the notes to them.
  • I will stick the pictures on the appropriate places on the map, using my Artistic License where necessary
  • I will fold the whole unit into a box and send it to Bill for himself to send to Shop 2

It ain't gonna be done this weekend, unfortunately, but even if my life falls apart I can't imagine it taking past New Year's. Call it 6 weeks most likely just because I'm a busy guy.

I'm glad you all thought it was a good idea.


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Namaste,
Jeff Paulsen

"Oh, a magic khukuri. Why didn't you say so?"
 
Jeff, if you get it together I'll get it to Nepal one way or the other.

Kami sounds like he is going to stay here a couple of months unless things start to fall apart in the shop which I do not foresee with the help they have. He may be able to hand carry it back with him. I'll try to get Gelbu to take pix of the kamis when they see this thing unfold!



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Uncle Bill
Himalayan Imports Website
http://members.aol.com/himimp/index.html
 
i can help out on the world map...

i work for national geographic...

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doc Zox
 
How big do they come Doc?

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Namaste,
Jeff Paulsen

"Oh, a magic khukuri. Why didn't you say so?"
 
Doc, some years back I used a NG map of the Solu Khumbu region and at that time it was one of the best available. And, nice thing is some people in Nepal know about National Geographic because they have been there so many times.

One of my favorites was the "Honey Hunters of Nepal" which featured the old Gurung, Mani Lal -- 65 or 70 years old and hanging down the side of a 500 foot cliff to get at some honey combs. It is not only the kamis who have old men still able and not afraid to do the job.

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Uncle Bill
Himalayan Imports Website
http://members.aol.com/himimp/index.html


[This message has been edited by Bill Martino (edited 17 September 1999).]
 
https://www.ngstore.com/ngstore/ngsstore.htm

Price: $ 54.95
Item Number :
22003C

World Political Enlarged Laminated Map

The National Geographic Society's new
world map features the Winkel Tripel
projection. This enlarged laminated map
featuring an erasable surface and a
lightweight, durable plastic covering. 1
inch = 379 miles, 70'' x 49''. © 1998
 
I had that map on the wall of my office for a few years right in front of my desk. When I needed a break I'd just look up at the map, remember all the places I had been, and it got me "out of it" for a needed moment or two. Loved it!



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Uncle Bill
Himalayan Imports Website
http://members.aol.com/himimp/index.html
 
I just looked at the fine print about this map - it is "Not available for shipment outside US and Canada". Since it would be shipped to me first it should be OK, but I just thought it interesting that it was restricted.

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Namaste,
Jeff Paulsen

"Oh, a magic khukuri. Why didn't you say so?"
 
Jeff said:
just looked at the fine print about this map - it is "Not available for shipment outside US and Canada". Since it would be shipped to me first it should be OK, but I just thought it interesting that it was restricted.
Click to expand...

It's not clear from the blurb just what the restriction is, but my first guess is not that it is secret. I suspect that it is much more likely that NGS just doesn't want to go through making it right for international mail shipment. That is, I suspect it has more to do with size and packing regulations than with content. Still, that does make me think that it might be wise to check on mailing regulations before committing to a particular map. The best packaging arrangement is probably one of those shipping tubes so that it could be packed up rolled rather than folded. I have no idea what the requirements are for one of those, but the nearest post office could probably tell you.


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Paul Neubauer
prn@bsu.edu

 
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