Post by: TheIronMan on May 03, 2006, 04:01:41 AM
Jim King
Editor
BTM
Post by: 802dave on May 03, 2006, 12:04:07 PM
I received my copy about the 25th! I had been getting it about the 2nd of the next month.
Thanks!
Dave
Fort Worth
Edited on 5/3/2006 12:03 PM
Post by: SirAshley on May 03, 2006, 12:04:38 PM
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To be Politically Correct in this society I feel we should change the term "House Hack" to "One House Wonder". It will make alot of losers feel much better about themselves!!!
Post by: Ol Stranker on May 03, 2006, 12:11:07 PM
Post by: bowl400 on May 03, 2006, 12:35:53 PM
Post by: JS on May 03, 2006, 12:43:43 PM
I have not received my April issue yet but just to let you know, I received my March issue on April 11th. I am on the east coast (NJ) and generally get my issue around the last day of the month. The last couple of months I have gotten it during the first week of the next month. I will post when I get my April issue.
ps. What I notice is that the date of delivery can vary by up to a week depending on what part of NJ you live in. Some of my friends get theirs sometimes a week before I do.
Post by: avikingfan on May 03, 2006, 12:55:57 PM
Post by: Moose Nugget on May 03, 2006, 01:00:59 PM
I am in South Dakota and haven't received my April copy. Normally receive them by 25th of the month. I've been wondering what was happening. Not the East Coast, are there problems in the mid-west/northern states as well?
Post by: Urethane Game on May 03, 2006, 01:04:33 PM
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Post by: adman on May 03, 2006, 01:06:06 PM
Post by: MSC2471 on May 03, 2006, 01:12:25 PM
Matt
Post by: Strapper_Squared on May 03, 2006, 01:14:58 PM
Thanks,
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Post by: charlest on May 03, 2006, 01:21:13 PM
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I live in central California--Have not recieved my copy as of 5/3
Same here in NJ for April '06 issue.
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Post by: Long Roller on May 03, 2006, 01:28:58 PM
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Shane Soule
Post by: Pinbuster on May 03, 2006, 02:14:00 PM
Post by: mrbowlingnut on May 03, 2006, 02:16:00 PM
Post by: drillbit on May 03, 2006, 02:40:15 PM
drillbit
Post by: golfnutFL on May 03, 2006, 02:47:43 PM
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Post by: rge on May 03, 2006, 02:51:05 PM
I live in Wisconsin and still have not received my April issue yet. I got my March issue around the 10-15th of April. My delivery has been messed up for months. My November issue came near the end of January. My December issue arrived around Christmas. (This (around the 25th) has been the "norm" for my delivery for the last seven or eight years.) My January issue got here in mid-February and my February issue arrived the first week of April. I assumed the November and February issues were really messed up because they were sent in a plastic sealed package with info about my suscription expiring in February.
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Post by: da Shiv on May 03, 2006, 03:02:47 PM
I received my March replacement issue and the original missing one on the SAME DAY in mid-April.
Shiv
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Post by: BowlerKidR on May 03, 2006, 03:34:08 PM
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Post by: azguy on May 03, 2006, 03:44:47 PM
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Post by: pnj1967 on May 03, 2006, 03:52:02 PM
Used to get mine around the 25 th. , but this has steadly gotten worse, last month I got my issue (Feb. issue) on the first of March.
Glad to see you are trying to get some thing done. Thanks
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Post by: Raven829 on May 03, 2006, 05:12:48 PM
Don
Post by: Buckwild on May 03, 2006, 07:00:57 PM
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Buck's going to be in the mix in '06!
Post by: CPA on May 03, 2006, 10:11:17 PM
Post by: JOE FALCO on May 03, 2006, 10:25:24 PM
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Hit them light and watch them fight
J O E - F A L C O
Post by: roystriker on May 03, 2006, 10:54:41 PM
I live in NJ and I have not received April '06 issue as of 5/3.
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Post by: kev3inp on May 04, 2006, 03:43:39 AM
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Post by: Slopsurprise on May 04, 2006, 08:25:11 PM
BTW, I live in VA.
Edited on 5/4/2006 8:23 PM
Post by: TheIronMan on May 04, 2006, 08:43:40 PM
Anyway, as far as unreceived issues, please call the office and leave a message w/name, address, and phone and also let us know if you receive yours before next Tuesday. We will mail out directly next Tuesday to those who haven't yet received theirs.
If you ordered back issues, you should have them by now. Please call Rhonda at the office (800-282-7043) and leave a specific message, if she's not there about your problem.
Post by: splendorlex on May 05, 2006, 07:45:49 AM
Post by: ksucat on May 05, 2006, 09:03:46 AM
Post by: janderson on May 05, 2006, 01:41:39 PM
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Post by: Sir Bowl-A-Lot on May 05, 2006, 01:55:43 PM
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Is that your answer to everything in life?
Read my profile and you'll see why I can honestly say this.
Post by: DANGERZONE on May 05, 2006, 06:34:11 PM
Post by: Long Roller on May 08, 2006, 06:53:57 PM
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Post by: charlest on May 08, 2006, 07:07:01 PM
I think lack of personnel in the LA distribution center is a piss-poor reason for the Post Office not doing what they were paid and had agreed, LEGALLY, to do. It seems that this is yet another reason why the US POst Office, which is now supposed to earn its own way in the world, as a profit making corporation, will soon go the way of AT&T. They also did not know how to make a profit, with a multi-BILLION dollar base.
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"None are so blind as those who will not see."
Post by: Let It Bleed on May 08, 2006, 07:49:56 PM
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Post by: Doug Sterner on May 08, 2006, 07:58:24 PM
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Doug Sterner
Doug's Pro Shop
Owego, NY
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Where Quality Service Outweighs Cheap Prices
Post by: munk on May 08, 2006, 07:59:48 PM
Post by: BowlerKidR on May 08, 2006, 08:28:08 PM
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Im A Hammer Head 100%
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Post by: slushystx on May 08, 2006, 08:48:04 PM
Post by: Slopsurprise on May 08, 2006, 09:48:29 PM
Edited on 5/8/2006 9:46 PM
Post by: anorexicwonder on May 09, 2006, 05:50:48 AM
Post by: Berreez on May 09, 2006, 07:06:41 AM
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I threw that like a league bowler...wait I am a league bowler.
Post by: TheIronMan on May 09, 2006, 07:31:13 AM
Post by: mugrad on May 09, 2006, 09:13:16 AM
Post by: Keith Frye on May 09, 2006, 09:30:44 AM
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How about a little cheese
to go with all of that WHINE !!!Edited on 5/9/2006 9:29 AM
Post by: Nodsleinad on May 09, 2006, 09:37:06 AM
Have not received April issue, Cincinnati, Ohio
Thanks
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LTBOCSFM
Post by: kev3inp on May 09, 2006, 10:08:45 AM
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Post by: Mr_Smooth on May 09, 2006, 10:08:50 AM
Post by: charlest on May 09, 2006, 01:59:00 PM
Thank you. That is a great step in the right direction.
Mail as of 5/9 - not received - New Jersey. (already called in.)
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"None are so blind as those who will not see."
Post by: ksucat on May 09, 2006, 03:33:04 PM
Post by: Doug Sterner on May 09, 2006, 04:00:20 PM
Doug's Pro Shop
314 N McKinley Ave
Endicott, NY 13760
As of 5/9 still not mag.
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Doug's Pro Shop
Owego, NY
http://dougsproshop@aol.com
www.dougsproshop.net
Where Quality Service Outweighs Cheap Prices
Post by: Pinbuster on May 09, 2006, 05:16:17 PM
Post by: BAPSBill on May 09, 2006, 05:27:48 PM
Recieved the April edition on May 11. Recieved to replacement edition (see above) May 12. Will use the second one in the pro-shop. Thank you BTM
Edited on 5/12/2006 10:34 AM
Post by: drillbit on May 10, 2006, 12:02:28 PM
drillbit
Post by: alex on May 10, 2006, 03:35:02 PM
Post by: TheIronMan on May 10, 2006, 04:24:12 PM
Jim King
Post by: Doug Sterner on May 10, 2006, 05:17:42 PM
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Doug Sterner
Doug's Pro Shop
Owego, NY
http://dougsproshop@aol.com
www.dougsproshop.net
Where Quality Service Outweighs Cheap Prices
Post by: Long Roller on May 10, 2006, 08:02:21 PM
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Shane Soule
Post by: rackattack on May 11, 2006, 07:31:33 AM
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Post by: Beeb on May 11, 2006, 10:09:40 AM
I'm in northern Ct
Post by: WillynHook on May 11, 2006, 01:25:37 PM
I got my April issue about three weeks ago. Go figure. (Salisbury MD)
Dr. Joe
Post by: Slopsurprise on May 11, 2006, 02:21:29 PM
Post by: MSC2471 on May 11, 2006, 03:43:51 PM
Matt
Post by: jls on May 11, 2006, 04:02:27 PM
starting to wonder why i order this magazine
Post by: htotheizzo3561 on May 11, 2006, 05:27:19 PM
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Yo Yo Yo Mo Fo
Post by: rge on May 11, 2006, 05:57:40 PM
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Rats get fat. Good men die.
Post by: BowlerKidR on May 11, 2006, 06:10:15 PM
Hey Mr. Jim King,
not trying to be rude, but you gues are running a business here, figure out how to get things out on time. I havent recieved an issue on time for 8 months. Whats the deal with that. Every time i call you guys i get the same response "The problem is with the post office on your end" I know this is a load of garbage. I love your magazine, and love the ball reviews in them, but if this keeps up im going to have to cancel my subscription and switch to bowlers journal or something.
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Im A Hammer Head 100%
http://ryman624.googlepages.com
Post by: TheIronMan on May 11, 2006, 08:27:24 PM
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Post by: Slopsurprise on May 11, 2006, 08:38:50 PM
BTW, I get any other subscriptions and mail here in a timely manner from many different points in the country. Thats why I am basically saying its BTM's baby to deal with, not your customers baby to deal with. Another question, I take it the good folks at BTM get their paycheck from the customer correct? Afterall, if there were no customers you folks wouldnt have that job correct? I just got the jist that in your last post it seems like that may have been forgotten. I understand your frustration but, the sooner the customer is happy, you folks will be happy also.
Good day to you.
Edited on 5/11/2006 8:43 PM
Post by: pnj1967 on May 11, 2006, 09:01:06 PM
Jim what seemed to change this was I wrote, called and e mailed both our Federal Senator, Rep. and the Postmaster (from the USPS page site).
https://hdusps.esecurecare.net/cgi-bin/hdusps.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=6437&p_created=1106072499&p_sid=tUdHIg7i&p_accessibility=0&p_lva=&p_sp=cF9zcmNoPSZwX3NvcnRfYnk9JnBfZ3JpZHNvcnQ9JnBfcm93X2NudD05MTYmcF9wcm9kcz0mcF9jYXRzPSZwX3B2PSZwX2N2PSZwX3NlYXJjaF90eXBlPWFuc3dlcnMuc2VhcmNoX25sJnBfcGFnZT0x&p_li=&p_topview=1
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Post by: TheIronMan on May 11, 2006, 09:12:27 PM
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Post by: Keith Frye on May 11, 2006, 10:41:02 PM
Post by: Slopsurprise on May 11, 2006, 11:02:49 PM
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Yes, it is our problem. I am not, by any means, passing the buck. We have compained and harangued our printer and believe me, they have passed it on the post office,and we have spent hours at a time on the phone with the USPS, but consumer feedback is ten times more effective than if it comes from us. The complaint form at the USPS website is certainly a good start, though when we have used it ourselves, we haven't gotten timely responses. The mainline magazines aren't having any delivery problems. Several of other "niche" magazines like us, are having problems, especially if printed on the West Coast. Raising subscription rates to accomodate first class postage would be one answer, but we don't want to ever have to do that. Hopefully, moving our printer to the Midwest will help. We'll see.
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If the problem is infact USPS and there is NO other problems at all, I would glady pay more for first class mail service. This is just me though and I cant speak for anyone else. If its an option let me know.
Post by: no300tj on May 11, 2006, 11:13:53 PM
Post by: SirAshley on May 11, 2006, 11:38:50 PM
I completely agree.... I am honestly considering cancelling my subscription....I subscribed in January and I have 2 issues to show for it... That to me is just unacceptable in any business... I'm going to take my chances with bowlers Journal, it can't be any worse...
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To be Politically Correct in this society I feel we should change the term "House Hack" to "One House Wonder". It will make alot of losers feel much better about themselves!!!
Post by: Leftyhi-trak on May 11, 2006, 11:52:05 PM
Post by: TheIronMan on May 12, 2006, 06:48:15 AM
Post by: pnj1967 on May 12, 2006, 07:53:43 AM
"KEEP FOLLOWING THIS UP" It does not cost you any thing and IF enough people do this it will HELP Jim with this problem.
Just take a few minutes to do this !!!!
https://hdusps.esecurecare.net/cgi-bin/hdusps.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=6437&p_created=1106072499&p_sid=tUdHIg7i&p_accessibility=0&p_lva=&p_sp=cF9zcmNoPSZwX3NvcnRfYnk9JnBfZ3JpZHNvcnQ9JnBfcm93X2NudD05MTYmcF9wcm9kcz0mcF9jYXRzPSZwX3B2PSZwX2N2PSZwX3NlYXJjaF90eXBlPWFuc3dlcnMuc2VhcmNoX25sJnBfcGFnZT0x&p_li=&p_topview=1&p_sid=l3gN4j7i&xssl=1
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Post by: bowl868 on May 12, 2006, 09:53:38 AM
Post by: solid9 on May 12, 2006, 11:16:28 AM
Received mine today 5/12/06. NW New Jersey.
Post by: Strapper_Squared on May 12, 2006, 11:32:40 AM
S^2
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Post by: smpecjak on May 12, 2006, 12:10:48 PM
Post by: pnj1967 on May 12, 2006, 04:32:53 PM
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Post by: rge on May 12, 2006, 06:54:26 PM
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Rats get fat. Good men die.
Post by: kev3inp on May 13, 2006, 03:44:11 AM
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the 3 is silent
Post by: pnj1967 on May 13, 2006, 05:07:46 AM
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We sent a notification of our missing issue through the website last weekend. It said after we hit "submit" that it would be answered in 3 days. Still nothing. I guess I'll spend some time Monday on the phone. Kind of pointless to have a "contact us" button that fakes it.
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Post by: Mr_Smooth on May 15, 2006, 11:46:37 AM
Received the April issue of BTM on May 13. I live just outside of Baltimore, MD. BTW, it is a great issue like always!!!
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Post by: debs130 on May 15, 2006, 12:19:01 PM
Debbie
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Post by: debs130 on May 15, 2006, 07:05:50 PM
Debbie
Post by: Spencer on May 15, 2006, 07:18:17 PM
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Post by: No Fear on May 15, 2006, 08:41:04 PM
Post by: htotheizzo3561 on May 15, 2006, 08:57:18 PM
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Yo Yo Yo Mo Fo
Post by: TheIronMan on May 15, 2006, 10:15:56 PM
Jim King
Still the editor
Bowling This Month
Post by: Laybzz74 on May 15, 2006, 10:39:28 PM
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Man, I LOVE this game; and I love it even more now that I'm using LEGENDS/LaneMasters balls ... Master the Lanes with Legendary hitting power !!!
Robb in O'Fallon, IL 62269 (near Scott AFB)
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Post by: gmdetective on May 15, 2006, 11:11:19 PM
Post by: timw on May 16, 2006, 12:54:03 AM
Can you please tell me exactly what date this was mailed out by BTM?
Thanks for any information as to exactly when this BTM was mailed out from the printer to the bulk mailer? And,when does it go from the bulk mailer to the USPS for delivery?
I guess I was looking for how the process works from BTM point of view with specifics as to the dates for the April issue and specifically how long the USPS had the magazine and was holding it. I think the USPS is much maligned but any info you can shed on the specific dates and the process of mailing would be greatly appreciated.
Does the slow delivery affect subscriptions or renewals?
Post by: alcornel on May 16, 2006, 01:24:52 AM
By the way, the April issue came around the middle of last month.
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Post by: TheIronMan on May 16, 2006, 07:47:00 AM
Jim King
Post by: Rick Wunder on May 17, 2006, 08:55:44 AM
Although I am still waiting for my April issue (suburban Chicago), you may count me in the number of satisfied customers, and a long-time subscriber. I already subscribe to BJI, and there is no comparison - apples and oranges.
BTW, I talked to another local guy yesterday, and he said he just received his issue on Monday. I wouldn't be surprised to see mine in the next day or two.
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RW (THB)
Post by: jrmeloche on May 18, 2006, 05:07:01 PM
John
Post by: rge on May 18, 2006, 06:54:35 PM
I received my May issue today - southern Wisconsin (53521). This is six days after receiving my April issue. This is the earliest I have ever received an issue. Maybe BTM's postal service problems are ending! We can hope! No matter when it arrives, it is head and shoulders above any other bowling publication.
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Post by: Raven829 on May 18, 2006, 07:05:44 PM
Don
Post by: BowlerKidR on May 18, 2006, 07:16:14 PM
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"Strike for show, spare for dough"
Im A Hammer Head 100%
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Post by: Rick Wunder on May 19, 2006, 09:13:14 AM
My son's did not.
Both are delivered to the same address, and this is the first time they haven't arrived on the same day.
We'll keep lookin'.
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RW (THB)
Post by: Laybzz74 on May 19, 2006, 09:17:12 AM
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Man, I LOVE this game; and I love it even more now that I'm using LEGENDS/LaneMasters balls ... Master the Lanes with Legendary hitting power !!!
Robb in O'Fallon, IL 62269 (near Scott AFB)
LAYBZZ74@AOL.COM
Post by: JS on May 19, 2006, 09:33:24 AM
Post by: OTBTbowler on May 19, 2006, 02:38:55 PM
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Why change balls? I can miss my target with any of them!
Post by: rackattack on May 19, 2006, 05:05:54 PM
Thanks
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Post by: ThongPrincess on May 20, 2006, 02:33:34 AM
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Post by: bgh on May 20, 2006, 09:14:35 PM
May issue arrived 5/20 in the beautiful Pacific Northwest today!
Love this magazine. May issue is packed! Wow! content.
Most Excellent.
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Post by: slushystx on May 23, 2006, 12:52:22 PM
Post by: DANGERZONE on May 23, 2006, 01:34:10 PM
Post by: TheIronMan on May 23, 2006, 01:37:35 PM
Jim King
Editor
Bowling This Month magazine
Post by: CoachJim on May 23, 2006, 01:38:00 PM
I got my May issue yesterday the 23rd.
I also had a great time at The BTM in Corpus this past weekend.
Edited on 5/24/2006 4:11 PM
Post by: Laybzz74 on May 23, 2006, 01:47:35 PM
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Man, I LOVE this game; and I love it even more now that I'm using LEGENDS/LaneMasters balls ... Master the Lanes with Legendary hitting power !!!
Robb in O'Fallon, IL 62269 (near Scott AFB)
LAYBZZ74@AOL.COM
Post by: MSC2471 on May 23, 2006, 11:33:44 PM
Matt
Post by: Laybzz74 on May 26, 2006, 08:55:15 AM
Still worth waiting for ...
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Man, I LOVE this game; and I love it even more now that I'm using LEGENDS/LaneMasters balls ... Master the Lanes with Legendary hitting power !!!
Robb in O'Fallon, IL 62269 (near Scott AFB)
LAYBZZ74@AOL.COM
Post by: golfnutFL on May 26, 2006, 08:58:49 AM
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Don't argue with an idiot; people watching may not be able to tell the difference.
Post by: Rick Wunder on May 30, 2006, 10:20:55 AM
Anyway, we are now current.
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RW (THB)
Post by: cgilyeat on May 30, 2006, 10:46:06 AM
Post by: Laybzz74 on June 26, 2006, 05:02:27 PM
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Man, I LOVE this game; and I love it even more now that I'm using LEGENDS/LaneMasters equipment !!!
"Master the Lanes with Legendary hitting power" !!!
Robb in O'Fallon, IL 62269 (near Scott AFB)
LAYBZZ74@AOL.COM (Email and PayPal addy)