Dude Market Place

[Rev. Gary (revgms)]

We should have a Shameless self promotion thread here, one where entrepreneurial dudes can list their wares and craft. There are quite a few dudes working on feeding the monkey with Dude inspired art and other crafts, we should do what we can to support each other, and pass the word on to our, non-dude but dude friendly, associates.

It would be cool to also be able to track what dudes are up to, there is some really inneresting schtuff going on out there. I know of Mother Duderior and Boston's endeavors, I'm sure there are others out there. I have the Limber Mind running trying to sell some engraved glass, what are other dudes up to?

[MindAbiding]

Nice idea, man!  I'd love to know about all the artists and craftspeople sharing their talents with all us sinners.

[revpurdy]

on a some what related point i am looking for help from any dudeists that can help i have a indiegogo campaing going to make a "movie" rendition of "AM I A DUDE" if any one can help i would GREATLY appreciate it. and any funds that do not go in to the video in the end are being donated to the church on the whole.

[Rev. Gary (revgms)]

Whelp, just got back from a Hempfest here in Maine, had a Dudeism booth set up, was selling my engraved mugs and spreading the Dude word. Unfortunately it was the lowest turnout they ever had in the 6-7 years they were running it. Bummer, turned out to be only us vendors, we started calling it vendorfest. But I did make a lot of new friends, and did clue a bunch of people into the Dude way.

A note about the hempfest, it was more amazing than you can imagine, weed, weed and more weed. It was like a farmers market for pot and shrooms. A true taste of wonderful things to come. You would barely think weed is not legal here in Maine, seriously, open air pot vendors. If you get a chance attend a hemp or harvest fest in Maine. Shit, volunteer to help at my next event if you want free admission.

So there's the new biz model, engrave Dude inspired glassware to support my Dude mission to spread the Take it Easy vibe. Passed out a ton of flyers and Take it Easy Manifestos, and engaged quite a few in conversation. Unfortunately I couldn't talk anyone into being on camera.

Also the "J" Jar is back, finally locked in a supplier for the blanks,https://www.etsy.com/listing/126303822/resealable-storage-jar-for-holistic-and?
new lower price too. As always, use the coupon code "DUDEFORUM" to save another 20%, for my Dude friends.

I will also be partnering with Share Our Strength, a national charity to raise awareness and combat food insecurity in America. It is actually Jeff Bridges charity, and the Zen Peacemakers are very involved too. I think making sure people have the basic needs for food met, our society can only be better. Hunger is the first in a string of potential problems, erase hunger and you have erased much of what is troubling our civilization. Jus say'n.

working on designing a coffee mug to sell to raise funds for SOS, and to put on and promote bowling parties to raise funds and awareness. the ink is still wet on us partnering up, I have a lot of work ahead of me to make it all happen, but what's a Dude to do, get nap all day, and if everyone is fed, things will be more chill for deeper more relaxing naps, later.

So yeah Dudes, that's what me and The Limber Mind are up to, I see no problem mixing capitalism and altruism, as I am sure most here get that. It is not a question of how much money you make, but how you make it and what you do with it. I have three goals, first, pay the rent, can't help others if you are also drowning, second spread the Dude wisdom and third raise money and awareness for Dudely charities.

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Video from the Hempfest- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mn9cc3bvPqE

[Hominid]

Righteous!  Good job man...  I'll let you date one of my beer girls...


"Hey Mandy!!!!!!"

[Rev. Gary (revgms)]

Okay, but don't tell the wife. LOL

[Masked Dude]

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[elgranduderino]

on a some what related point i am looking for help from any dudeists that can help i have a indiegogo campaing going to make a "movie" rendition of "AM I A DUDE" if any one can help i would GREATLY appreciate it. and any funds that do not go in to the video in the end are being donated to the church on the whole.

You got a Kickstarter going? It might help your cause.

[DigitalBuddha]

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Video from the Hempfest- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mn9cc3bvPqE

Dude! Awesome stuff, mang... Way to go, Rev!

[karmatso]

Nice. Great idea!!

[Rev. Gary (revgms)]

Whelp, my latest Dude inspired design at The Limber Mind. Been remodeling my workshop for the last month. Finally getting around to listing some designs that have been collecting dust here while I was otherwise engaged. https://www.etsy.com/listing/159414752/fid-lets-go-bowling-dudeist-beer-mug?






Got more coming soon, and some that I will partnering with Share Our Strength, ya know, to feed the hungry little urban achievers.

I love to do custom work, so if any of you Dudes have an idea you want carved in sto...er...glass (actually can do both, same process), let me know mang.

[DigitalBuddha]

Your art has been commended as being highly dude-like, Rev! Way cooling beer mug, dude!

[milnie]

I dig your style rev dude

[Gruene Hall Dude]

I am a rookie dude here, but believe self-promotion is a very dude-like quality and will abide.  Been earning a living in the tech and sports writing fields since before I ever met Jeffrey Lebowski, Walter Sobchak Donnie Kerabatsos or Smokey what's-his-name, dude that's always on the lanes.  Also an experienced beertender and one-time 7th-grade long-term substitute for a Texas History class.  My hands fit either a keyboard or a broom, not to mention a cocktail glass.  For hire.

[Masked Dude]

Just trying to gauge interest... Would anyone be seriously interested in getting a ring like this? It's gold-plated brass. While not expensive, it's not exactly cheap. (Not my fault, mind you. The raw materials aren't cheap, and of course I'd like to make a couple dollars.)

The render doesn't show the full effect, but it's close.