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#MFCJournal Issue #2

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#30353From: Mary Kirtland [MFCJ]Jul 8, 1994 10:24 PM

Here's the latest scoop on issue #2: Issue #2 was mailed June 26-27 via bulk rate mail. Note that bulk rate mail can be a lot slower than first class… WARNING: Magazines are mailed in envelopes with the SFA logo and return address. There is NO indication on the envelop that it contains anything to do with MFCJournal. With the bulk rate postal stamp, you may be tempted to throw the envelop out unopened as junk mail (yes, it has happened…). If you receive a magazine-sized envelop bearing the SFA logo, make sure you open it before you just pitch it!! Mary Kirtland MFCJournal

#30368From: Larry WidingJul 9, 1994 9:52 AM

Mary, I always open all my mail before pitching it. But I for one, am still waiting on issue 1. I've sent off two e-mail notes to SFA via internet, and gotten no reply. If there is anything you can do to find out what's up, I would appreciate it. If I'ld known it was getting to Europe quicker, I would have had a copy sent to my hotel while I was in Germany last week <G>. Of course, knowing the Chicago postal system, they're probably in some mailman's basement somewhere <G>. larry

#30381From: Mary Kirtland [MFCJ]Jul 9, 1994 2:43 PM

Larry, I'll forward your message and ask someone to get in touch with you. Are you in Chicago?? Between the problems SFA has been having on their end, and the reported problems with postal service in Chicago, perhaps it is not suprising that you haven't received anything… I'm beginning to wonder if we would have been better off with an electronic magazine. <G> Mary Kirtland MFCJournal

#30394From: Larry WidingJul 9, 1994 11:40 PM

Mary, Well, not in Chicago itself, I'm a little furhter west. But everything in this area goes through Chicago. Still, with all the mail problems, its better than about 6 years ago when the phone company burned down their main switching station, knocking out all phone service for a month. Thanks for looking into this for me (of course, now the stupid issue will arrive in Monday's mail, knowing Murphy and his very annoying laws <G>). Larry

#30525From: Randy LeighJul 11, 1994 12:29 PM

How do I subscribe to this journal? Randy Leigh

#30593From: Mary Kirtland [MFCJ]Jul 11, 1994 8:43 PM

Randy, Check out the file MFCJ.ZIP in the forum library, section 15 ("Unmonitored Chat"). It should explain everything you need to know…if not, feel free to ask. Thanks for your interest! Mary Kirtland MFCJournal

#30684From: Tim BergelJul 12, 1994 11:48 AM

Mary, An electronic edition of the MFCJ: As far as I am concerned this would be a great idea. Advantages invclude: I can cut and paste source code. Faster mail (and lower mailing costs) No piles of old magazines cluttering my house (actually because you nice people at SFA use (non-glossy) recycled paper, I can re-recycle it. Glossy paper is no good. I can store <lots> of magazines zipped down onto a floppy. Disadvantages: No pictures (not a major problem, but would spoil the article on CTL3D) No hardcopy to show colleagues Tim Bergel

#30377From: Michael McAdamsJul 9, 1994 2:07 PM

Mary, Just caught this thread about the magazine, I'm only a sometimes lurker <g>. How does one go about arranging to receive these "plain brown envelopes" <vbg>? Best Regards, Mike

#30382From: Mary Kirtland [MFCJ]Jul 9, 1994 2:46 PM

Mike, Check out the file MFCJ.ZIP in the forum library, section 15 ("Unmonitored Chat"). That explains how to get a subscription. Since I uploaded the file, the phone number has changed. It is now 408-245-0571. (Actually, the address has changed too, but I don't know what it is yet…). Thanks for your interest! Mary Kirtland MFCJournal

#30388From: Michael McAdamsJul 9, 1994 8:06 PM

Mary, Thanks very much. I'll D/L it on this pass. Best Regards, Mike

#30672From: Nicholas WhiteheadJul 12, 1994 10:38 AM

Has anyone actually received this issue? I am about to call these clowns and drop the A bomb on them? But if anyone has received their issue? I will hold out a little longer. Dan Pav

#30677From: Tom Serface [PereLine]Jul 12, 1994 11:27 AM

Nicholas, I received one. It is a great issue! I'd wait a while before dropping "A" bombs. There's got to be a law against that somewhere on the books. Tom

#30685From: Tim BergelJul 12, 1994 11:49 AM

I've got my copy of MFCJ #2. It arrived a while ago. Keep witing… Tim Bergel

#30690From: Kenneth SternJul 12, 1994 12:36 PM

I just got my copy yesterday, so there is hope. Keep waiting for a while yet. Ken