Jim Bollman Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 I got my copy about a week ago. I split my reading material piles between bed stand and living room chair. I usually put the new magazines on the bottom of the pile, which at times can be a few months behind. I was so impressed by a quick look I put it on top of the bed room pile and it took me 4 nights to get it read. I usually can get through an issue of Antique Automobile in one night.Great job, but I now have the problem with a reworked AA and and reborn Special Interest Auto into Classic Auto, 2 or 3 nights of reading has stretched to a week plus, I'm getting further behind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 4, 2005 Share Posted February 4, 2005 Steve,I just returned home from dinner with another AACA couple. The wife is my age [72] and the husband Judy's age [65].Judy asked them how they liked the new magazine.Husband --- "I thought it was great. I liked every thing about it. Great improvement over the past. I read it cover to cover." Wife --- "I didn't like it" "What part didn't you like," I asked. Wife --- "Well, I haven't read it yet, but I just don't like change." Really not much of a basis for criticism, now is it? Judy then said, "Go home and read it and then tell me next week what you think about it."I wonder if this applies to some of the other negative comments one may hear. Is it the new magazine they don't like or is it <span style="font-weight: bold">CHANGE</span> they dislike. My money is on the latter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Moskowitz Posted February 4, 2005 Share Posted February 4, 2005 Thanks Howard, yes I realize change is very difficult for some people. It is hard for me to understand, especially when we are trying to make things better. We will try and win them over!The calls and emails have been incredible except for 3 people and I think I know why in each case. Sandy King, West and myself have been fielding lengthy calls with people just "stoked" about the change. I had a radio personality keep me on the line for over 30 minutes while he was doing a show, he was so excited! The people who have expressed that they like the change have been really "over the top" in their praise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shop Rat Posted February 4, 2005 Share Posted February 4, 2005 What was it about the new format that the three did not like? Not asking who, that is private, just what it was that they did not like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave@Moon Posted February 4, 2005 Share Posted February 4, 2005 I think it was Howard that warned us that some people's legs might get cold! You can't please everyone. Some people liked "New Coke"! The best that can be done is to get an overall positive response. On that count I'd call this one overwhelming. If there's a better club magazine out there for this price I'd sure like to see it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieF Posted February 5, 2005 Share Posted February 5, 2005 I have seen a lot of changes in my life and I have fought every darn one! But this is a good one and congratulations on a nice magazine now that I have finally received it. Am I the last one in the adjacent 48 to get the magazine? It arrived 2-4. Friends in LA got theirs on 1-31 or 2-1. Of course I escaped from LA and moved to MS for an easier life. Also apparently much slower. This week it took four days for a first class letter to go 100 miles to Baton Rouge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DizzyDale Posted February 5, 2005 Share Posted February 5, 2005 Dear Dave,I agree this is a VERY nice magazine,now as for something comparable....The Early Ford V-8 Clubs,V-8 Times and the Lincoln Zephyr Clubs,The Way of The Zephyr have been OUTSTANDING publications for a LONG time.Due in part to Mr.Dave Cole.I can send you a copy of each if you would like.diz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
groselle Posted February 5, 2005 Share Posted February 5, 2005 Mine finally arrived today (2-5) in Las Vegas. Since I just joined the AACA last November, this is my first issue. It looks like a great addition to my stack of reading material. I look forward to reading it fully. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
novaman Posted February 9, 2005 Share Posted February 9, 2005 <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Am I the last one in the adjacent 48 to get the magazine? It arrived 2-4. Friends in LA got theirs on 1-31 or 2-1. </div></div>CharlieF, No you're not the last. My Dad, five blocks away got his on 1/25. I'm still waiting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 9, 2005 Share Posted February 9, 2005 David, you're snake bit. HV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R W Burgess Posted February 9, 2005 Author Share Posted February 9, 2005 David, Your mail system doesn't work on the outgoing stuff either, still haven't gotten our "package"! Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
novaman Posted February 9, 2005 Share Posted February 9, 2005 Hopefully it'll be there tomorrow. It went out on Sat. morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_Brenda Shore Posted February 9, 2005 Share Posted February 9, 2005 I believe that I may take the record. My husband and I received our AACA magazine yesterday - yes, 2/7/2005 - both copies arrived. Glad I didn't have any specific reason to need the magazine other than waiting to see what all the fuss is about. We love it!Brenda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R W Burgess Posted February 9, 2005 Author Share Posted February 9, 2005 Thanks David! Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
novaman Posted February 9, 2005 Share Posted February 9, 2005 Sorry Brenda but I'm holding the record. As of last night 2/8, I have not recieved mine yet. It would be nice if it was in the mailbox when I get home tonight. I'm not going to hold my breath counting on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_Brenda Shore Posted February 9, 2005 Share Posted February 9, 2005 Novaman - they must not like us in North Carolina - at least I could tell that we have that in common so maybe there is something to it!Hang in there - it really is worth the wait.Brenda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
novaman Posted February 10, 2005 Share Posted February 10, 2005 Brenda, I know what it is like and it's excellent. I saw my Dad's two weeks ago when his was delivered 5 blocks from here. Maybe I should have relly sat down a read Dad's when I had it so I could do an article on it for my newsletter. Nah, didn't want one of the articles in the next issue to read "Blood Shed Over Newly Formatted AA Magazine." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
novaman Posted February 15, 2005 Share Posted February 15, 2005 Anyone else out there that hasn't received thier issue of AA yet, besides me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ex98thdrill Posted February 15, 2005 Share Posted February 15, 2005 Well David, you know how those southern mail carriers are........talk slow.......walk slow.......read slow... - I couldn't resist busting on a 315er who defected to the south!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
novaman Posted February 18, 2005 Share Posted February 18, 2005 I didn't defected to the south! I simply corrected an error on God's part and placed myself on the correct side of the line. Besides, bet you didn't drive home from work or to work in the afternoon with the windows down!! Boy, it was refreshing being able to!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ex98thdrill Posted February 18, 2005 Share Posted February 18, 2005 OF COURSE I DROVE HOME WITH THE WINDOWS DOWN!!!!....they were iced over and I couldn't see, and working nights, I needed the cold air to keep me awake on the way home ....anyone can drive with the windows down, but you didn't say that it had to be warm ....Did you get your magazine yet?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R W Burgess Posted February 18, 2005 Author Share Posted February 18, 2005 Used AACA Magazine for sale. Can be shipped Monday morning...granteed overnight delivery. <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ex98thdrill Posted February 18, 2005 Share Posted February 18, 2005 Yeah and the way Wayne is known to drive, that timeframe could be reduced to a couple of hours.Wayne, are you back home or are you online someplace? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
novaman Posted February 18, 2005 Share Posted February 18, 2005 alright there smarty... As for your comment "....anyone can drive with the windows down, but you didn't say that it had to be warm" The is true. I've been known to drive the Jeep I had in December, 20° weather, no top, heater on. As well as 90°+ day, no top, and the A/C on. (at least I could keep cool at the trffic lights )No, I haven't gotten the magazine yet. There is a replacement on it's way. Watch, a week after the replacement gets here, the other one will show up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ex98thdrill Posted February 18, 2005 Share Posted February 18, 2005 Aww come on David!! I didn't even crack any jokes about Wayne County!! After growing up in Wayne County, I know why you moved to North Carolina ........FEWER REDNECKS Right now with the windchill, it is about zero. ....and the letter "o" in zero stands for "O my god It's too cold" Keep us posted on when you get your magazine. I think you'll probably break the record on this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R W Burgess Posted February 19, 2005 Author Share Posted February 19, 2005 Pat, still in the Gulf. BTW It was 89 degrees yesterday in Cozumel. Darn I hate to come home. I'm burning up my last few PC minutes. See ya'll next week. Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
novaman Posted February 19, 2005 Share Posted February 19, 2005 The replacement magazine arrived today!!! This one was mailed from headquarters on Thursday and arrived Saturday.Thanks Steve!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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