Date: Wed, 16 Oct 1996 01:45:52 -0700 (MST)
From: durnik <durnik@goodnet.com>
To: ytsejam@ax.com
Subject: hi all!! the CON!
Message-ID: <199610160845.BAA06981@goodguy.goodnet.com>

Pat Griffin put together some
fan-fuckin'-tastic T-shirts for the Jam. If you didn't get one before they
were gone, tough shit: they were good. E-mail him and you might get lucky,
if he had extras left over.

[...]

The Tailor Of The Year Award goes to...PAT GRIFFIN! Yes, it's true, the
rumours you hear are confirmed: there now exists a Ytsejam shirt that
features... I'm so excited I can hardly type it... COLOR!!! Yes, color.
These shirts are top of the rock, and were even available in XXXL for some
of my fatter friends back home.

Date: Wed, 16 Oct 1996 10:01:31 -0500 (CDT)
From: John Mastin <johnny@psa.pencom.com>
To: ytsejam@ax.com
Subject: Con and stuff
Message-ID: <199610161501.KAA23052@psa.pencom.com>

The new YJ T-shirts by Gabbo. Buy one. For that matter, buy two. That way
you can wash one while you're wearing the other. Get them before they're
gone. (Luckily, I have all three generations of the YJ shirt to rotate
through. :D )

Date: Wed, 16 Oct 1996 23:44:03 -0700 (PDT)
From: "Paul W. Cashman" <vanyel@crl.com>
To: ytsejam@ax.com
Subject: Re: Ranjit P.
Message-ID: <199610170644.AA08786@crl8.crl.com>

BTW, [Mike Bahr's Precious Things] sounded great and Pat's shirts are excellent.  If you
haven't gotten a shirt yet, get one before they're gone, kidz!

Date: Thu, 17 Oct 1996 07:35:44 -0700 (PDT)
From: Ryan Webb <ryanwebb@earthlink.net>
To: ytsejam@ax.com
Subject: Con Video Tapes, G3, MP clinic.....
Message-ID: <199610171435.HAA14078@germany.it.earthlink.net>

[...]

Oh, and the ytsejam T-shirts by Gabbo,
those are great!!!!  If he still has any left, ya'll should order them, you
won't be dissapointed!!

Date: Fri, 18 Oct 1996 12:54:41 -0700
From: Mike Backof <mbacko1@umbc.edu>
To: ytsejam@ax.com
Subject: T-Shirts, CDs
Message-ID: <3267E081.5444@umbc.edu>

Hello Jammers,

Just to let the expectant know.  I received my new DT T-shirt (thanks
Pat, they look awesome!)

Date: Fri, 18 Oct 1996 13:41:53 +0000
From: "Dale R. Newberry" <drnewb@MO.NET>
To: ytsejam@ax.com
Subject: A little SM
Message-ID: <199610181846.NAA05054@Walden.MO.NET>

[...]

P.S. Got my ytse-shirt today.  WOO HOO!!!!!  It is a bit large on me
(I got an XL), but that's cool.  I like big shirts.  Great lookin' T.
get one if you haven't already.

Date: Sun, 20 Oct 1996 11:07:38 -0500
From: Chris Ptacek <someone@enteract.com>
To: ytsejam@ax.com
Subject: YtseShirts!
Message-ID: <2.2.32.19961020160738.006cd474@enteract.com>

Well, yesterday was Sweetest day... the mother of Hallmark Holidays.

Of course being male, I had no clue that I almost caused a problem (the GF
was on her way over before I even woke up in the morning.  Lo and behold
when she gets there she has a box of Fanny May meltaways and a sweetest day
card in hand.  At first I was confused... and then I remembered... my
Ytsejam shirts arrived the night before, and I ordered one for her!  So I
casually walk up to my room and got her the shirt as though "I planned it
this way"   Heh heh heh... Pat, good timing.  Great shirt too.  The shirt
looks like your run of the mill "It says DT on it!  I have to buy it!"
shirt... except that it's artwork made only for this shirt, and the back
says ytsejam@ax.com on it among other things.  This will be the coolest
shirt at the G3 concert and the next DT concert.  Also, I guarantee that
wearing a ytsejam shirt to one of their shows will increase the chance of
getting backstage.  Buy them soon... and buy them often!

Date: Sun, 20 Oct 1996 14:56:38 -0400 (EDT)
From: Rick Audet <ytse@cris.com>
To: ytsejam@ax.com
Subject: Help Pat Griffin and Join the Club.
Message-ID: <199610201856.OAA24489@cliff.cris.com>

I forgot to mention that I got my YsteJam T-shirt form Pat Griffin the other
day. Let me be honest with you....I haven't bought a "concert" t-shirt in
years, because I thought I'd grown out of them. But due to my overwhelming
fascination with you-know-whom, I figured "what the heck."

Pat mentions in his Web ad that his shirts are "near" concert quality. No
Way! His shirts, IMO, are FAR BEYOND concert T quality, and well worth the
$16 plus shipping. The tee is Fruit Of The Loom "Loftees", which is
super-thick fabric with high quality stitching. Don't get me wrong, it's not
a sweatshirt, but if only all my tees were as nice. When was the last time
you went to a show and bought a shirt for under $20? And another thing, I
got an XL, but was worried that it might be a bit too small. I'm not a huge
guy, but I've often found that XL's shrink big-time into something that no
longer fits well. Pat's XL's are definitely big, with shrinkage room to
spare (for those of you who wash clothes using hot water).

I also think that Pat has done a great service to us all by fronting a load
of cash to put together this t-shirt project. He didn't have to do it, and
in turn, ended up with the Official YsteCon III tee, and something for those
who are just proud to be on the 'Jam and a part of such an influential
community.

Another comment on Pat's work ethic: I really liked how well coordinated
everything was. He posted regular updates about the status of the job,
whether he got your cash or not, when he shipped, etc. Very professional.

So, my advice to you, if you haven't done so already, is to get a YtseJam
tee before they're all gone. You can definitely count me in for the next
Reality 2 Design creation, if there ever is one.

Date: Fri, 18 Oct 1996 16:50:06 -0500 (CDT)
From: Jeff Stewart <stewaj01@condor.stcloud.msus.edu>
To: Pat Griffin
Subject: Re: Shirt mail orders...


Hey Pat,
        I just got my Ytsejam shirt today and I'm damn impressed.  Nice
work, man!  I've gotten good comments on the design already from people
who don't even know who the hell Dream Theater are...heh.  Always a good
sign, I think.  Anyways, thanks again for an awesome shirt!!!

Date: Fri, 18 Oct 1996 19:20:36 -0400 (EDT)
From: George Sumschidt <gsrockr@en.com>
To: Pat Griffin
Subject: Re: Shirt mail orders...


>Just email me back when you get them and let me know.

Great news!!!  I got my shirts TODAY!!!  They really do look
great.  Thanks Gabbo.  You really did do a great job.  Talk
to you again soon, G.

Date: Sat, 19 Oct 1996 17:07:38 -0400 (EDT)
From: Rick Audet <ytse@cris.com>
To: Pat Griffin
Subject: Re: Shirt mail orders...

At 05:55 PM 10/16/96 -0500, you wrote:

>All packages with the exception of Brett Lane's were shipped US Priority
>mail, insured.  They should hopefully arrive by Friday or Saturday, but
>more realistically I'd say early next week.  Just email me back when you
>get them and let me know.

Pat,

I received my T-shirt today, 10/19/96. It looks great! It was a real
pleasure doing business with you. See you on the 'Jam.

Thanks,

-Rick

Date: Mon, 21 Oct 1996 15:09:39 -0500
From: Mark Staggs <mkstaggs@intellinet.com>
To: c675311@showme.missouri.edu
Subject: t-shirt

Pat,

I recieved my shirt today, and it looks great.  The design and print looks
good. Excellent job.

Date: Mon, 21 Oct 1996 00:37:02 +0000
From: "Dale R. Newberry" <drnewb@MO.NET>
To: ytsejam@ax.com
Subject: Why Collins got the boot
Message-ID: <199610210542.AAA28942@Walden.MO.NET>

[...]

Also, yet another plug for the ytse-shirts.  They are killer quality.
 I was rather pleasantly surprised by the heaviness of the fabric.  I
don't know how many times I've bought concert shirts that wore thin
after the first few washes.  And the design does look better than a
number of concert t's I've seen.  Great job, Pat, and also, thanks
for the updates and stuff.  It's cool to see someone that takes
something like this seriously, and follows through with everything
and stuff.  Way to go, man.

Date: Mon, 21 Oct 1996 16:04:15 -0500
From: <rwarren@memphisonline.com>
To: Pat Griffin
Subject: Re: Shirt mail orders...

>All packages with the exception of Brett Lane's were shipped US Priority
>mail, insured.  They should hopefully arrive by Friday or Saturday, but
>more realistically I'd say early next week.  Just email me back when you
>get them and let me know.  If you have any questions in the meantime, just

I received my shirt on Friday.  It is great!!!!!!  Now if I only had a
Dream Theater concert to where it to?!?!?!?!?

Date: Mon, 21 Oct 1996 19:45:49 -0400
From: Rachel Goldenberg <wisha@li.net>
To: ytsejam@ax.com
Subject: Dream Theater fans are out there...
Message-ID: <199610212345.TAA14268@linet01.li.net>

[...]

Speaking of shirts (was I?) I wonder if wearing the
Pat DT shirt tomorrow is inappropriate for work. I mean it's a business
professional place and ... yeah I think it is definitely too good for them.

Date: Thu, 24 Oct 1996 08:44:37 +0000
From: blane@nla.gov.au
To: Pat Griffin
Subject: Re: Shirts?

Hiya Pat,

  Nice timing dude.  My shirt arrived last night and all I can say is
WOW.  Man the shirt is awesome it actually fits to.  I have shoulders
that are almost 2ft wide, I do way to much weights, and the damn
thing fits and looks so kewl.  My room-mate is now pondering getting
one, so another order could be on the way.

  Ever thought of going into the clothing business, with these types
of design and the actual quality man.  Anyways, thanx again for the
effort you have put it to make these shirt possible.