Mechanical Memories Magazine

Editorial
Hello again. Well, it's been a really busy time since the last issue, and looks like getting
even busier. And there was I looking forward to putting my feet up, having just about
survived the school holidays at Brighton. Talking of Brighton, it was really good to see
those of you who came down for 'slotties day out'. It was a most enjoyable day, and I
shall certainly be repeating it. So, if you didn't make it this time, be sure not to miss out
next year. I've provisionally set 22 nd September 2007.
Do you remember way back in issue 1 'The history of the wall machine - part l '?
Well I've finally got round to part 2. To be honest, it was originally intended for issue 3,
but the 'Mystery machines' sort of took over, and I just haven't been able to cram it in
since. Also in this issue, I'm particularly grateful to Dave Lavender for allowing me to
re print a piece he wrote on Rock-Ola pinballs, and was originally published in three
parts in the old Antique Amusement Magazine. However, this time round I'm printing it
to parts. As you would expect from Mr Lavender, this is a great article, and helps me to
cover a subject in this magazine, about which I know little. And Johnny Burley has
made another contribution this month; this time a short piece on his Bal AMI Junior
jukebox. So many thanks.
And talking of jukeboxes, I shall be at Jukebox Madness next month in order to
promote the magazine. I'm hoping to attract Jots more subscribers, so the next issue
could be a good time to do some advertising! To help encourage this, I've reduced the
advertising rates, and don't forget, full page ads. with a picture get posted free of charge
on the pennymachines website. So get advertising!
Now here's the really good news! Since publishing details of Jeremy Clapham's
auction in the last issue, I can confirm that the response has been entirely positive.
Within the last week or so, Jeremy has asked me to join him in this venture, which I am
very happy to do. As many of you will know, I have for some time felt that the slottie
community has somewhat 'fallen apart', which is one of the reasons I started this
magazine. Jeremy's event next month is just what we need, and I really hope you will all
help to make it a success. Entry forms are included with this issue, so dig out what you
can, fill in the form and send it back to me A.S.A.P. Even if you don't have a machine to
sell, book a sales table and flog some spares, or something, or anything. Be a part of it!!!
And finally, I will need to get the next issue to the printers a little earlier than usual, in
order to be sure that the magazine is ready for Jukebox Madness. So please let me have
your ads. as early as possible.
All the best
Jerry
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