Well, I was excited to find my September Hang Gliding magazine in our mailbox a couple of days ago, but my anticipation was tempered when I discovered its customary mangled condition.
The beautiful cover shot of Aaron Swepston climbing straight up over the Columbia River near Chelan, WA was marred by the tear and creases across the top. Is it just me - or does everyone receive the same, unsolicited special delivery of their HG/PG mag? We get very few magazines through the mail, but it seems to be the only one which arrives in such poor condition.
I was surprised and pleased when the July issue arrived intact, with a clear plastic wrapper! There was not even the usual address label obscuring the cover shot! I was glad to see that someone finally got it right.
Imagine my disappointment when the August issue arrived sans-wrapper and all torn up again. I could accept and understand if it arrived with a bent corner, or maybe a fold here and there - but why does it have to arrive torn up with chunks missing?
These questions are, for the most part, rhetorical - but if anyone wants to respond with an explanation, their own experience, or any additional ranting that would be fine!
I know the HG/PG Mag. information always lags at least a month behind due to layout, printing, & mailing. If I want current results or up to the minute information I will turn to the internet. I do, however, still enjoy most of the photographs and flight accounts, and find many of the articles informative and interesting. It would just be nice to receive it in "crispy" condition!
2 comments:
Does that fit in with the fact that about every 2nd or 3rd week Dad is sure that some from the PO takes his SI home over night and he gets it after the weekend instead of Friday! This has been going on for at least 2 years - suspecious - mom
Now that you mention it, that MUST be it!! I think all the mail carriers fight over it to be the first to see the centerspread, and tear it up in the process! I think this calls for an investigation!
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