David Ashby - Moderator Posted December 20, 2010 Author Share Posted December 20, 2010 I've just spent some time chasing up subscriber copy dispatch with our distribution people. They've apparently been informed by Royal Mail that copies will be delivered approx 5 days later than normal owing to the weather. There are some huge differences according to region/locality which explains why some have already received their copy. Copies sent to retailers aren't sent by post. Sorry for the ongoing probs folks, sit tight and the mag will arrive all being well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan B Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 Hotspur - depends where you are. My GC order took 6 days Normally next day. Robotbirds 4 days - again normally next day I can confirm what david is saying as we are in the magazine business. Our mags when we had the last lot of snow took 3 days just to get out of the printers as they were snowed in! Never mind getting it to the Retailers! Our subscription post took ages as the Royal mail were doing their thing. Everybody works hard to meet their deadlines to get the mags out on time. You then pay and rely on other people to do their bit - then it all goes to pot! One thing that really annoyed me was that our postman arrived from the other direction one morning (roads clear for days). I said it was strange we did not get post the day before. He said he was doing his round in reverse to deliver the previous days post to those who hadn't received it because the day before he had got half way - then turned around and went back to the depot because they weren't paying overtime! As David says - sit tight - Im affraid its in the lap of the gods,couriers and the Royal mail. Its all very frustrating!Edited By Alan B on 20/12/2010 17:10:03 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flytilbroke Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 Postiie two cards, one local junk mail. No Mag,,, Sad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Grigg Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 hoping mine gets here to read during christmas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garry Pollard Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 Postie came, postie went, cards yes BMFA news yes junk mail yes Mag NO snow NO wonder what the next excuse will be, wrong type of frost???? Pathetic Garry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Grigg Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 Calm down Gary,itll be along soon,something to look forward to,its not January yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garry Pollard Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 Wish it was January Stephen. Hasnt been my favourite time of year for the last 10 yrs. Bad memories I am afraid. Garry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Grigg Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 Its always a difficult time for me through Xmas Gary,always good to get to the other side mate,taking longer with this weather this year isnt helping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garry Pollard Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 Tell you what Stephen lets say to hell with it all and go flying till the mag comes through the door. Wrap up well though as it could be a long session LOL Garry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egbert Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 Still not arrived in deepest suffolk yet. Saw it in Smiths had a quick look and decided to wait. Frustrating but hey chill out its Christmas. Good wishes to all sufferers!! and readers Egbert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanN Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 Bit ironic, really. Some folks who aren't in snow affected areas have not had their mag because its held up in other parts of the chain I got mine but have been up to the wotsits in snow since Sat and - if telly is to be believed - we live in the coldest place in the southern half of these isles at -19c on Sun night Upside is I have the mag. Downside is as we can't get out of the house I've already read it several times over. I normally like to make it last Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 I ordered some books from Amazon - part of Mrs BEB's Christmas present. I deliberately selected items marked as "In stock" so as not to create any unecessary delay. I selected the post that would "gaurentee" pre-Christmas delivery etc. I get the email saying they have dispatched everything. Now they've just emailed me - they can't promise delivery in time because of the weather - do I want a refund! Ah well looks like I'm off for a trip to the bookshop tomorrow. BEB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVID CLIFFORD Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 Not had mine here in Donny, South ~Yorkshire. Although my son got his birthday card this morning which was only 12 days late and the post mark was three days before his birthday. Only ever missed one copy on subscription which mr Ashby put right ASAP back in October, Octobers issue that is which was due in September, confused.com Just gotta sit tight give me something to do over christmas Big D from Donny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve W-O Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 Mine has just arrived Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 Steve will go quiet now for a while as he devours said magazine. I'll be here on me own soon - the last one without a mag Ahhhhh! BEB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayCee Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 Nothing here in Surrey JC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eck Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 Bought my copy, as always, from Tesco yesterday. A great read as usual, but one little niggle, I'm afraid. I've really been looking forward to Graham's build blog on the D.B. SE5, but found that, due to the layout, it reads rather like an instruction manual! Yes, the columns down either side of the spread give a "feel" for the background, but I'm afraid that, for me, the rest felt a bit "Horizon Hobbies" ( I may be comparing it to an instruction manual, but at least it'sa GOOD instruction manual!).Sorry if this seemsa bit petty (at least I have my mag!)Eck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Ashby (Editor) Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 Note your comments Eck. With the build blog we didn't want it to look like a regular article (variation in design is important throughout the mag), nor do I wish to send anyone to sleep with reams about sticking A to B. Hopefully, the layout will also allow some flexibility as the build progresses, i.e. when we need some larger photos of the various assemblies. Eventually, when the model's finished, a regular flying report and photo walk-around will be on the cards and, of course, a video or two. That said, I'll admit we're testing the water and nothing is set in stone. Graham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flytilbroke Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 Can't comment yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eck Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 Thank you for your comments, Graham, I'm looking forward to the rest of the blog. Hope it builds easily for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Carr Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 Another excellent read from the premier RC flying mag in my opinion Alex Whittaker remains on top form with his writing style and wit. I think one of the most burning questions for me though is can anyone tell me where Peter Lowe buys those shirts??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Lighten Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 Having to wait in Cambs as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken anderson. Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 still waiting for the hard worked postie to deliver to anderson tower's........ ken anderson........ne...1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Mackey Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 Yup, same here ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindsay Todd Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 Yup still waiting too, although had a quick flick through in my local model shop today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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