Category Archives: finished projects

Stuff we did.

That time of year again

Posted on October 26, 2008 by Hoover Dam

Entirely too many to post here, so just go to the gallery. Or go to Magpie’s gallery, which is much nicer. Or the team’s. The project this year was the entire roster, plus all three coaches, the team director, the … tell me more →

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more banners for other teams

Posted on June 16, 2008 by Hoover Dam

A recent conversation with a buddy of mine who’s a Wizards fan: “Hey, can I get your current mailing address?” “Sure, what’s up?” “It’s a surprise. Just ask yourself this: Why’s a Rev fan buying KC paint?” That’s why. The … tell me more →

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dale, dale, dale Naruto

Posted on June 2, 2008 by Hoover Dam

Sometimes, we’ll do projects for other teams. Not just other teams we follow outside of MLS, but other teams within the league. Why? Because we have buddies in whichever location. Also, it’s fun. I realize this concept is mind-blowing to … tell me more →

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why we do this, vol. 3

Posted on May 30, 2008 by Hoover Dam

When Kheli Dube got the tying goal in last night’s DC-NE tilt, he jumped the signboards and ran over to the section adjacent to the Fort to do his goalscoring dance. What you didn’t see on TV was that he … tell me more →

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more words

Posted on May 17, 2008 by Hoover Dam

Two things we thought would happen did, indeed, happen after the debut of this year’s banners: We had to retire one (see ya, Joey) and create new ones for a few of the guys who dropped right into the lineup … tell me more →

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sometimes we do things that aren’t banners

Posted on April 7, 2008 by Hoover Dam

Such as half-assed attempts to start internet memes.

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words

Posted on March 29, 2008 by Hoover Dam

For the 2008 season, it was clear we had to make some new banners. The ones we did for 2005 held up remarkably well, but it was time to retire most of them, as they referenced players no longer on … tell me more →

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More from the pumpkin patch

Posted on October 31, 2007 by Hoover Dam

I carved some extra pumpkins this year, all US national related. A gift for Magpie, who decided this summer he has his own goalie to swoon over: Hope Solo. And yeah, I’m firmly in the “she was right” camp as … tell me more →

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that time of year again

Posted on October 27, 2007 by Hoover Dam

The extension of the league schedule by one week, coupled with the Revs’ seeding, meant we didn’t get a home game the weekend of Halloween. No matter; I sent (via Julie) pumpkins to the road trip down to the Meadowlands. … tell me more →

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and one more from the ISI files

Posted on August 13, 2007 by Hoover Dam

Full banner reads “NAVY SINCE 1996.” There was a fourth banner sent to that game–though neither Magpie nor I could make it to the stadium last night–reading “REAL TEAMS DON’T CHANGE COLORS.” It got hung up right behind the Galaxy … tell me more →

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