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Mar/Apr Issue Delayed by USPS

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09 March 2007, 09:54 PM
Linda Scurlock
Mar/Apr Issue Delayed by USPS
Hello the 'Fire!! Here's the latest on the missing Mar/Apr magazines. On Feb. 23 we delivered the mailing reports and postage funds to the Post Office here in Texarkana. On Tuesday, Feb. 27, we received a receipt from the USPS stating that the magazines had been mailed on Feb. 26.

This was a few days later than usual, so we weren't too surprised when our loyal readers noticed their magazines hadn't arrived the first of March. After all February is a short month, etc.

Usually when this happens, the calls taper off after a few days. Not this time. Late this week we initiated an investigation. Of course, our beloved USPS doesn't track bulk mail distribution, so the reports we received were verbal.

The best we've been able to piece together is this: the magazines left Texarkana by truck the evening of Feb. 26 to be delivered to Dallas on a regular route. We suspect that the facility in north Dallas was backed up and sat on the magazines for at least a week.

As of today we know of no one who has received his magazine. Normally we ask you to wait until the 15th and if you haven't gotten your magazine we will send you a replacement. We are going to have to ask you to wait until at least the 25th this time.

We apologize for the delay, but we are at the mercy of the USPS. Those of you here on the Campfire, please let us know when you receive your magazine.

Thank you for your patience and understanding. We have greatly enjoyed hearing from so many of you. It's a pleasure to speak personally with so many of our great subscribers. In our 34 years of publishing MUZZLELOADER, this is a first--and we certainly hope it's the last!

Regards to all,
Linda and Bill


Managing Editor
Scurlock Publishing
10 March 2007, 07:35 PM
Dick
Linda,
I haven't received mine yet, but today at the Cascade Mountain Men's Muzzleloading Gun Show in Monroe, Washington (where you should have a booth next year!) I actually saw a copy.

Dick


"Est Deus in Nobis"
11 March 2007, 08:46 AM
Loyalist Dave
GADS! And the fools want to raise the letter rates to .41, while mucking up the service. They wonder why folks send less and less throught the mail, yet offers for credit cards, aluminum siding, and refinancing my home at a higher percentage rate seem to arrive without fail in large amounts.

LD


It's not what you know, it's what you can prove
11 March 2007, 01:44 PM
Birdman
Ms Linda, I recieved my copy several days ago and as usual it is supurb in it's content. You guys always seem to improve with each issue which is in itself an amazing feat. I did notice that on my mailing label May/June07 was printed up near the top of the label, my question is- is this my last issue date of my current subscription? Just asking so I can reup if needed so I don't miss any issues. I've been a subscriber for many a year and only wish you guys could put the magazine out monthly because it is always so well done. Thanks much YMHS Birdman Benson
11 March 2007, 03:48 PM
colonialblacksmith
You know what I'm thinking, the Taliban wear robes and the Postal workers wear shorts, do you see the connection? Exposed legs! Mr. President we have a security breech!


"Sorry MacAmlin were only taking men with long rifles"
11 March 2007, 10:48 PM
Linda Scurlock
Birdman, thanks so much for letting us know that the magazines are indeed going out. We were beginning to think they had dropped into a big black hole. As for your renewal, sounds like the May/June will be your last. Rest assured, however, Diana will be sending out renewal cards--yikes, did I just suggest you should rely on the distribution of a postcard by the USPS????? What am I thinking? I will check on your renewal myself tomorrow and let you know by smoking wire. -Linda


Managing Editor
Scurlock Publishing
12 March 2007, 11:15 AM
colonialblacksmith
The new issue of Muzzleloader Magazine just hit the mail box here in southwest Michigan!!! Thank You, Thank You, Thank You,
Jeff


"Sorry MacAmlin were only taking men with long rifles"
12 March 2007, 01:13 PM
Linda Scurlock
Jeff, we are glad to hear it. We've gotten other confirmations of delivery also. Looks like the PO held up the entire shipment at least a week in Dallas. -Linda


Managing Editor
Scurlock Publishing
12 March 2007, 01:17 PM
Linda Scurlock
Birdman, you were right; the May/June will be your last issue. -Linda


Managing Editor
Scurlock Publishing
12 March 2007, 02:35 PM
Birdman
Thanks Linda yer a doll
12 March 2007, 06:35 PM
tnienaber
I received my copy today. Well worth the wait. Tony
13 March 2007, 08:13 AM
Deadeye
I got mine Friday last week.
13 March 2007, 09:10 PM
volatpluvia
I hope mine gets here soon! I'm getting the shakes waiting! That and for my free upgrade to Windows Vista for my new laptop!
volatpluvia


pistuo deo lalo
14 March 2007, 11:21 AM
Mitch
still nothing here in SW Colorado...


Ride the high trail...never tuck your tail
3 out of 4 people make up 75% of the world's population....
14 March 2007, 12:07 PM
Rupe/PA
Miz Linda - Th snow an th ice are finly receedin an th mail hast arrived with me Mag. Im guessin tha th chores fer th day are ovr whilst I set ta readin. Thankee.

Rupe
14 March 2007, 01:07 PM
<sparks>
In order that I may be well prepared for the "Ides of March," I received my Muzzleloader magazine issue yesterday, March 13.
Sparks
14 March 2007, 01:16 PM
Linda Scurlock
Thanks, guys, for keeping up updated. Pondering the vagaries of our mail distribution system leaves me mystified. Got a call from Houston this morning from a subscriber who hasn't received his magazine yet. There's apparently no rhyme or reason to it, Mitch, so don't give up hope. -Linda


Managing Editor
Scurlock Publishing
14 March 2007, 01:32 PM
Fiddlesticks
Got mine a couple of days ago. Seems like Mike N. is getting younger all the time.

Fiddlesticks


As long as there's Limb Bacon a man'll eat! (But mebbe not his wife...)
14 March 2007, 02:07 PM
Stumpy
Thank goodness! I got my magazine today. I was going into withdrawal! Glad the paper covers are back on! Stumpy.
14 March 2007, 07:15 PM
NWTF Longhunter
YIPPIE! got it today Big Grin

Didn't get a dang thing done...been readin when I should'da been workin. Roll Eyes