Mechanical Memories Magazine

Editorial
Hello again, and after our long summer break, here we are with Issue 58 September
2011. Now, the more observant among you may already have checked the date on
the front cover; the less observant might like to go and check your June issue. Yes,
I've cocked up again! It's not the first time it's happened, but it is the first time I've
got the issue number wrong as well as the month. So for future reference, the last
magazine was Issue 57 June 2011 , not Issue 56 May 2011 as appeared on the front
cover (that was the previous month). Hope that's clear and that you're all nowhere
near as confused as me. Anyway, I'll try to be more careful in future (although I've
probably said that on previous occasions).
Talking of the summer break, I guess most of us are still waiting for it to
happen! Has this been a crap summer, or did I just imagine it? Brighton' s been total
rubbish; in fact, this has been my worst ever year. Now, I'm not going to moan here,
because Sharron keeps moaning that I moan too much. Suffice to say, if Brighton is
no better next year, I shall be looking for a new site. And it's not just the weather.
The punters aren't coming out, and those that do aren't spending any bloody money.
I'm sick to death with hearing what a bumper time seaside resorts are having this
year, with record visitor numbers - well, I don' t know where the buggers are going,
but it' s certainly not Brighton. Er, am I starting to moan? I'll shut up.
Changing the subject completely, it's time to start thinking about the Coventry
auction. Yes, we are fast approaching that time of year when we all gather for the
biggest annual event in the slotties' calendar. The entry forms will be included with
the October magazines, which I hope to get out fairly early in the month. As this
issue (Sept.) is probably going to be late as usual, you should expect the October
issue in a couple of weeks. So, get ready to fill in those forms.
All the best
Jerry
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