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Mine just arrived and it looks amazing as always. The plastic that holds it shut was split though so I think the postal delivery person read it cover to cover before delivery...

schweg wrote:Mine just arrived and it looks amazing as always. The plastic that holds it shut was split though so I think the postal delivery person read it cover to cover before delivery...

I thought the same when I received the previous journal split open.
Still waiting on mine this time.

Andreas

George,

Enjoyed your article on the Columbia Type C. Do they suffer from Columbia's notorious pot metal carriage parts?

Clay

FloridaClay wrote:George,

Enjoyed your article on the Columbia Type C. Do they suffer from Columbia's notorious pot metal carriage parts?

Clay

I'm glad you enjoyed the article, Clay.

The Type Cs - like the Type ATs - didn't have pot metal carriages until 1899-1900. Sometimes those are a problem and sometimes they aren't. (I have several in my collection functioning perfectly after 110-115 years.) The early Type C pictured in the article has a nickeled brass carriage like those on all Type As and early production ATs.

Fortunately, pot metal carriages can often be repaired by a competent person. (Even I can do it! ) For those crumbled carriages that are beyond redemption, Jean-Paul Agnard can fix them with new parts where necessary.

I'm pleased that you've received your journal, Clay!

George P.

Just received my APS journal. Don't know why this scene popped in my head. [youtubehd]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-7aIf1YnbbU[/youtubehd]








* disclaimer-please note this is in no way making fun of the people who wrote this terrific publication, but rather my gleefulness in obtaining my 1st issue.

I guess another weekend of waiting in suspense... . Is it delivered now by Pony Express..??... .

Received mine today. The weekend is saved

Andreas

I have word that my copy is coming across on the Royal Mail Steamer Niagra via New York - Southampton so sent a telegram to inquire and received the following reply via the Niagra's wireless:

"Niagra departed NY Thursday morning w anticipated arrival in Southampton Tuesday afternoon. Now expecting 1 day delay due to rough seas and overnight stoppage due to ice. The Captain"

So if they really do get into Southampton Wednesday, I'm optimistic my copy will arrive by train at the central post in Prague Friday or Monday. I'm sure it will be worth the wait as always.

Valecnik wrote:I have word that my copy is coming across on the Royal Mail Steamer Niagra via New York - Southampton so sent a telegram to inquire and received the following reply via the Niagra's wireless:

"Niagra departed NY Thursday morning w anticipated arrival in Southampton Tuesday afternoon. Now expecting 1 day delay due to rough seas and overnight stoppage due to ice. The Captain"

So if they really do get into Southampton Wednesday, I'm optimistic my copy will arrive by train at the central post in Prague Friday or Monday. I'm sure it will be worth the wait as always.

I just got word (via smoke signals), that mine is coming by dogsled. All I can say is.....MUSH!!!.. .

gramophone78 wrote:

Valecnik wrote:I have word that my copy is coming across on the Royal Mail Steamer Niagra via New York - Southampton so sent a telegram to inquire and received the following reply via the Niagra's wireless:

"Niagra departed NY Thursday morning w anticipated arrival in Southampton Tuesday afternoon. Now expecting 1 day delay due to rough seas and overnight stoppage due to ice. The Captain"

So if they really do get into Southampton Wednesday, I'm optimistic my copy will arrive by train at the central post in Prague Friday or Monday. I'm sure it will be worth the wait as always.

I just got word (via smoke signals), that mine is coming by dogsled. All I can say is.....MUSH!!!.. .

Just sent the following wire to the Captain: More steam please Captain. Please proceed with all possible haste!