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coleland
AncestralPea
PeaNut 27682 - 1/18/2002
Posts: 4609 Layouts: 140
Count: 2 |  Posted: 10/23/2009 1:43:36 PM
I'm not bashing anyone in particular. But this issue was really, really bad. The projects in it look like they are circa 1998. Really bad. I'm assuming magazines aren't getting many submissions if this is what they chose to be published for inspiration. Wow. | |
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tinky1978
PeaNut
PeaNut 300490 - 2/28/2007
Posts: 95 Layouts: 0
Loc: Northwest IN
Count: 6 | Posted: 10/23/2009 1:55:34 PM
I thought the same thing- unless they are trying to appeal to the beginner scrapper-??? But since I have been scrapping for many years, and often am looking for new or challenging or different ideas, I ended up flipping through pretty fast and got bored and put it down...it definately didn't grab me | |
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momof3b1g
PeaFixture
PeaNut 101810 - 8/15/2003
Posts: 3328 Layouts: 2
Loc: CRAZY TOWN
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I haven't opened mine yet. Guess I need to to see if i agree.  |
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greenmatter
BucketHead
PeaNut 433909 - 8/8/2009
Posts: 511 Layouts: 0
Loc: California | Posted: 10/23/2009 2:11:17 PM
I agree, looks like they took some time off |
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FlaMom
StuckOnPeas
PeaNut 29166 - 2/5/2002
Posts: 2546 Layouts: 12
Loc: in the Colts' locker room, advising Jim Caldwell | Posted: 10/23/2009 2:20:38 PM
I love SBE; always have. But I agree that this issue stinks. |
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cindyann49
StuckOnPeas
PeaNut 88663 - 5/31/2003
Posts: 2288 Layouts: 92
Loc: Indiana
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mthata
PeaNut
PeaNut 125367 - 1/19/2004
Posts: 136 Layouts: 0 | Posted: 10/23/2009 2:36:41 PM
I agree. Usually like the SBE but this issue stinks! Didn't see layouts from their usual contributers, only Leah Fung. You would think being a Dec. issue they'd have great holiday ideas. On the otherhand, I've been liking my last couple issues of CK. | |
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~Elena
PeaAddict
PeaNut 49578 - 9/19/2002
Posts: 1354 Layouts: 107
Loc: Oregon
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I wasn't thrilled with it either and I wondered if there were others who felt the same way. I only flagged four pages and normally I do a whole bunch......this particular issue isn't a keeper for me. Wonder if this has anything to do with their "new and improved" look.
ETA: I've also been loving the last few issues of CK. | |
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mebarnet
PeaNut
PeaNut 434276 - 8/11/2009
Posts: 340 Layouts: 0
Loc: Tarpon Springs, Florida | Posted: 10/23/2009 2:48:16 PM
Well, at least I know it wasn't just me! I brought it along last night to flip through while my daughter was in karate for something to do and was bored stiff. | |
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scrapincat
PeaNut
PeaNut 407192 - 1/12/2009
Posts: 268 Layouts: 0
Loc: Denver, CO
Count: 4 | Posted: 10/23/2009 4:01:04 PM
Whew...so it's not just me! I was shocked at the projects...nothing was inspiring...I didn't even go page by page, I did a quick scan and could tell that it wasn't good! I'm all for trying a new format...but this isn't good.... | |
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cherrypicker
StuckOnPeas
PeaNut 93912 - 7/2/2003
Posts: 2344 Layouts: 1
Loc: East Coast
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I haven't opened mine yet- saving for a trip, but I sure did notice that it was very thin- as compared to before....And it sure did not LOOK like a holiday issue...it looks almost like a summer issue...
I was just thinking today that CK might resume its place as the TOP scrapping magazine again..especially since there are very few anymore...
I bought another subscription with CK to show my 'support'...I sure hope they stay and the last 3 issues have been GREAT... |
Janet
"How hard is it to simply be nice?" | |
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daisysmom
AncestralPea
PeaNut 9568 - 1/18/2001
Posts: 4463 Layouts: 139
Loc: Washington State | Posted: 10/23/2009 4:31:00 PM
Just bought mine at M's! |
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mishi
PeaNut
PeaNut 43454 - 7/25/2002
Posts: 278 Layouts: 0
Loc: TX
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The new cover style is way too busy for my taste. | |
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onedizzygrl
PeaNut
PeaNut 386342 - 8/5/2008
Posts: 421 Layouts: 4
Loc: midwest
Count: 1 | Posted: 10/23/2009 5:06:40 PM
I was dissapointed too! |
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GoMarquette
PeaAddict
PeaNut 290052 - 1/4/2007
Posts: 1155 Layouts: 8
Loc: SE Wisconsin | Posted: 10/23/2009 5:09:06 PM
I didn't like it, either, and I usually love SBE. I think the last 2-3 issues of CK have been GREAT, the best in a couple years. | |
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stinkerbelle
What can I post about?
PeaNut 57105 - 11/26/2002
Posts: 998 Layouts: 1
Loc: NWMO | Posted: 10/23/2009 5:09:40 PM
i haven't seen it yet, but now i'm dying to  to look, not to buy! if the only designer "name" they can come up with is leah fung...well, i'll say her stuff is definitely not my style.
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aJerseyGirl
PeaFixture
PeaNut 246022 - 1/29/2006
Posts: 3952 Layouts: 52
Loc: New Jersey
Count: 2 | Posted: 10/23/2009 5:23:32 PM
I haven't received Nov/Dec yet, but I have to agree with some of the above posters about CK. It's been very good lately. | |
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mpscraps
PeaNut
PeaNut 52226 - 10/13/2002
Posts: 278 Layouts: 1
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I thought it was ok, not great, but ok. I'm not fond of the switch to more lifestyle crafts, but I didn't like it when CK did it, either. SBE had all their regular contributors in there, not just Leah Fung, but there were also some new names I didn't recognize.
It's still nowhere as bad as Memory Makers got after it's overhaul. | |
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Debbi T
Whimsy Pea
PeaNut 17704 - 7/1/2001
Posts: 36457 Layouts: 1092
Loc: Poolesville, MD
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I haven't looked at mine yet (I'm saving it for the weekend), but I have a layout in there. This makes me sad. |
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mrsk2004
BucketHead
PeaNut 361190 - 2/7/2008
Posts: 684 Layouts: 0
Loc: Upstate NY | Posted: 10/23/2009 6:35:08 PM
That's not good to hear. I love it, it's my favorite mag and always has been. I don't have mine yet, I hope it comes soon. |
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My husband lets me have all the scrapbook supplies I can hide | |
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Dancingfish
Ancient Ancestor of Pea
PeaNut 51456 - 10/7/2002
Posts: 7788 Layouts: 45
Loc: VA
Count: 1 | Posted: 10/23/2009 6:40:34 PM
oh noo I just got my Oct issue 2 DAYS AGO-- and you guys have the next issue!!! hmmmm and its not a keeper.... just when I thought my week was looking up |
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SandraG
PeaNut
PeaNut 29753 - 2/12/2002
Posts: 42 Layouts: 0
| Posted: 10/23/2009 6:45:27 PM
Boring I hope they bring their standards back up. Not a time in the magazine industry to not be doing their best. I think they took the economical scrapping idea too far...looks juvenile.
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little_empresssu
PeaNut
PeaNut 109627 - 10/3/2003
Posts: 151 Layouts: 0
| Posted: 10/23/2009 7:54:06 PM
Yeah I was kinda disappointed too! I don't think there was any layouts where I was like "wow..gotta scraplift that one."
I hope this "new" & improved version isn't going to be like the latest one that just came out.
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AJ Pea
PeaNut
PeaNut 412748 - 2/20/2009
Posts: 249 Layouts: 0
Loc: Central Illinois | Posted: 10/23/2009 8:06:25 PM
I like the new cover design...but that's where the affection ended. I was also disappointed...sadly. | |
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gg loves Matthew
PeaAddict
PeaNut 181218 - 12/16/2004
Posts: 1754 Layouts: 22
Loc: WISH IT WERE WITH MATTHEW! | Posted: 10/23/2009 8:10:38 PM
Oh buggar, I just bought mine today and was saving it to look at later tonight |
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DarlMelv
BucketHead
PeaNut 44633 - 8/7/2002
Posts: 715 Layouts: 126
Loc: Peachtree City GA
| Posted: 10/23/2009 8:17:01 PM
wow - me too - to the point it made me sad about our hobby ..the direction things are headed. The next day I got CK and was whooed. I too bought a subscription hoping to support them. I want the mags, the LSS and EVENTS to make it.. seriously, these are some of the best times I've had and coolest people I've met. I don't want it die off.
Hope they have a meeting and rethink some of their creative direction. . it was sub-par for sure. | |
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scrappinbetty
Trying to be the change I wish to see in the world
PeaNut 61111 - 1/7/2003
Posts: 10892 Layouts: 16
Loc: Somewhere Out There...
Count: 1 | Posted: 10/23/2009 8:46:36 PM
I have not received my issue yet. I guess I don't need to be to excited about getting it.
I would strongly encourage everyone to send an email to letter to let them know what you think of the new direction - unless they hear what readers/subscribers think, they won't know they need to make changes. I would be surprised if they didn't make changes to make it more wonderful if they hear from lots of us. It can't hurt! |
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Scrappinbetty
"Trying to be the change I wish to see in the world."
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Maddawg
PeaAddict
PeaNut 124372 - 1/14/2004
Posts: 1693 Layouts: 99
Count: 5 | Posted: 10/23/2009 8:59:49 PM
i almost picked one up. i didn't renew my ck sub for the same reason. bored. |
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scrapstitcher
PeaNut
PeaNut 394109 - 10/3/2008
Posts: 457 Layouts: 5
Loc: USA
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I thought it was just me because I found this issue to be boring. Nothing in it really inspired me which is unusual since I've always loved Scrapbooks, Etc. (well since I discovered scrapbooking a year ago that is). I agree that Creating Keepsakes has had some really good issues lately. It's sad that our selection of scrapping mags is coming down to slim pickin's.  |
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mandmsmom
PeaNut
PeaNut 258780 - 4/24/2006
Posts: 102 Layouts: 9
Loc: The Great Northeast | Posted: 10/23/2009 9:39:32 PM
I was going to reply to mention that I liked a few things at the beginning of the magazine, but agree that the rest of the magazine was blah; however, I just found my magazine to find the pages I liked. I like the Prima ad, the Eskimo kisses ad and Leah Fung's way of making flowers on page 32. Guess that isn't saying much positive, is it? Hopefully next issue will be back to normal! | |
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Ella Minnow Pea
PeaAddict
PeaNut 326621 - 7/8/2007
Posts: 1664 Layouts: 51
Loc: Evansville, IN
Count: 3 | Posted: 10/23/2009 9:41:20 PM
Haven't gotten mine yet, just started my first SBing magazine subscription with this one (since I've been buying every issue off the shelf for the past year anyway!)
Hopefully there's something in there that's okay...color scheme, project idea???? Something?  |
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kitten381
BucketHead
PeaNut 362667 - 2/16/2008
Posts: 615 Layouts: 54
Loc: Texas
Count: 3 | Posted: 10/23/2009 9:44:56 PM
I was going to start a subscription now too.
I guess bad timing to start!  |
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Rejoice in our love of many pictures!
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daisymarie
BucketHead
PeaNut 228691 - 10/24/2005
Posts: 692 Layouts: 0
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I guess I must have different taste, but I found a lot of layouts that I liked. I loved the ones at the beginning of the issue in the Playing Favorites article. I also enjoyed the Christmas layouts in Holiday Helper on page 17. I liked the Cold Turkey layout on page 42, Gifts on page 63,A Chrithmuth Wish on pg 92, and Joy on pg. 100.
There are more, but these really stood out for me. | |
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oldwesternpea
Vintage Queen Pea
PeaNut 182625 - 12/29/2004
Posts: 5441 Layouts: 181
Loc: South Dakota | Posted: 10/23/2009 11:01:26 PM
I really liked it - Hmm - I must have different taste than you all. |
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Cat E. Clysm
BucketHead
PeaNut 107256 - 9/18/2003
Posts: 942 Layouts: 0
Loc: Northern California
| Posted: 10/24/2009 12:18:24 AM
I haven't read the whole magazine yet, but I have to say that I was shocked and appalled when they recommended using magazine pages in place of patterned paper, among other "money-saving ideas." WTH? Yeah, THOSE layouts should last a few months before disintegrating, LOL.  | |
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TracieClaiborne
Perfectionist Pea
PeaNut 23809 - 10/27/2001
Posts: 13354 Layouts: 310
Loc: Just a short drive from Nashville, TN! (Yee-Haw Ya'll!)
| Posted: 10/24/2009 12:40:38 AM
I was also very disappointed. A few months ago - it was PERFECTION. Then they announced they were changing. I was like, "why?????"
I would love to see them print some Christmas morning type layouts. I need ideas for those things I have to scrap every year. I still need to look at it some more but I wasn't blown away like I normally am. Very sad. | |
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gale w
shiny farmwife
PeaNut 40275 - 6/13/2002
Posts: 13618 Layouts: 52
Loc: Indiana
Count: 2 | Posted: 10/24/2009 2:13:53 AM
I didn't see anything wrong with this issue-the layouts don't look all that different style-wise than the norm. Or maybe I'm just not perceptive. Anyway I just love getting new mags so I was pretty happy when it arrived.  |
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scrappychickmaris
StuckOnPeas
PeaNut 221172 - 8/31/2005
Posts: 2152 Layouts: 0
Loc: California
| Posted: 10/24/2009 8:25:26 AM
I'm with you, Gale! I didn't see anything wrong with it, but I didn't pick it apart, either...for me, it is an escape to look at the pretty pictures! | |
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GloryJoy
PeaNut
PeaNut 312692 - 4/26/2007
Posts: 317 Layouts: 0
Loc: Vancouver, BC
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I liked how Leah Fung's layout on page 32 explained how to make the cute flowers and that was about it.
Good thing my dh brought this one home for me from work free of charge. | |
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ellie_rae
PeaAddict
PeaNut 87441 - 5/22/2003
Posts: 1217 Layouts: 90
Loc: Atlanta Suburbs
Count: 2 | Posted: 10/24/2009 10:56:02 AM
I was very unimpressed. My subscription ended with the October issue, so I decided, with the re-style of the magazine, to buy a couple issues before I committed to another year. I'm glad I got it at B&N and got 10% off. I used to love this one, but I wasn't too excited about this issue. |
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melroseV
PeaAddict
PeaNut 263952 - 6/4/2006
Posts: 1359 Layouts: 60
Loc: in the land of fruit, nuts, flakes & quakes!
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I guess I have a different opinion about 1998 scrapping styles because I found lots of inspiration in this issue! LOL
Right off the bat, page 10--Laura Vegas's page is inspiring to me--I'm going to learn how to print those photo strips! And the daisy lace sewing type trim she used--I have some of that!
page 18--family traditions of hanukkah--great idea! and the LO, to me, shows how you can use non-traditional paper for holiday photos.
page 24--making your own pipe cleaner holly. I'd have never thought of this and while I might not use it on my scrapbook pages, I'll surely use it on another holiday project.
starting on page 32, I loved the great ideas on how to stretch your money while making budget-friendly cards.
And I loved the digital feature, now I know how to do a mask text.
Maybe it's not inspiring to you now, but it just might be later on!
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cherrypicker
StuckOnPeas
PeaNut 93912 - 7/2/2003
Posts: 2344 Layouts: 1
Loc: East Coast
| Posted: 10/24/2009 12:45:35 PM
well, there you go (still saving mine for my upcoming trip)..but Laura Vegas is in this issue...then I AM HAPPY....Oh can't wait to see which one...big Laura Vegas FAN here...
now I am excited to read it- even if it is very thin...
and Tracie is correct, the had it down pat, now why go changing... |
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"How hard is it to simply be nice?" | |
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ShabbyChicScrapper
The original *peawitched* as in Bewitched TV show
PeaNut 32708 - 3/17/2002
Posts: 16026 Layouts: 108
| Posted: 10/24/2009 12:56:02 PM
Melissa Inman left then it changed, remember? I haven't read my issue yet.
Email the Editor, all of you who thought it stunk! She is probably not going to read it here.
For questions related to the editorial content in the magazine or Web site, please e-mail scrapbooks@meredith.com.
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jodster70
PeaAddict
PeaNut 51257 - 10/5/2002
Posts: 1917 Layouts: 1
Loc: Charles Krauthammer's biggest fan!
| Posted: 10/24/2009 1:47:03 PM
Oh man. Melissa Inman left? That stinks. I love Scrapbooks, etc. & hope they get back to normal. |
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scrappinyogi
PeaNut
PeaNut 351768 - 12/11/2007
Posts: 252 Layouts: 1
Loc: Columbus, OH | Posted: 10/24/2009 2:01:45 PM
I haven't read this mag in years since the projects looks so simple and well, just not good. I agree with the previous post that CK has been great. Bookmarked several pages this month. Between that and these 2peas layouts, I already spend too much time looking at layouts instead of creating them.  | |
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Siamese Peas
StuckOnPeas
PeaNut 110986 - 10/12/2003
Posts: 2783 Layouts: 9
Loc: Scrap Room USA
| Posted: 10/24/2009 2:05:16 PM
Scrappinyogi - cracking up over your comment that you spend too much time looking and not creating. I am right there with you! I do love the gallery and garden though... |
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stampcrazychick
PeaAddict
PeaNut 328112 - 7/18/2007
Posts: 1569 Layouts: 0
Loc: Utah
| Posted: 10/24/2009 6:50:53 PM
I have to agree with those who said this issue is a stinker. What a disappointment! I guess at this point I'll have to flip threw each issue to see if it's worth buying -- up until now I've always just bought it knowing that Scrapbooks Etc. is always awesome. There were so many layouts that I just couldn't believe were in there . . . that was seriously the best they could do for Nov/Dec? Incredible! | |
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stace3
nothing to see here
PeaNut 60064 - 1/1/2003
Posts: 8277 Layouts: 71
Loc: Ontario | Posted: 10/24/2009 7:07:48 PM
The page layout is very cluttered. My eyes had a hard time knowing where to rest on the page.
Nothing particularly inspired me. I flipped through it in about 15 minutes this afternoon. | |
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sasmith102
PeaNut
PeaNut 401204 - 11/25/2008
Posts: 451 Layouts: 0
Loc: Somewhere between here and the Beach! | Posted: 10/24/2009 8:05:18 PM
.....and I thought it was just me that thought it was pretty bad.
Last month there was a post about a cheaper rate on the magazine and I hesitated about renewing because of the disappointment in the October issue. After receiving the November/December issue I'm glad I didn't renew. | |
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sasmith102
PeaNut
PeaNut 401204 - 11/25/2008
Posts: 451 Layouts: 0
Loc: Somewhere between here and the Beach! | Posted: 10/24/2009 8:06:18 PM
.....and I thought it was just me that thought it was pretty bad.
Last month there was a post about a cheaper rate on the magazine and I hesitated about renewing because of the disappointment in the October issue. After receiving the November/December issue I'm glad I didn't renew. | |
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