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Sad but true and honest. We do most everything on computer today.
I too used to anticipate the next round of magazines coming out.
Now I still have 3 subscriptions, and have only thumbed through a few
of a growing stack.

I suppose this goes along with the pending doom of the USPS mail,
things like the Sears catalog (a childhood Christmas favorite and must have),
and so many other things.

It's the online and superstore era. Places like Walmart are driving all
the small businesses under. Computer is killing the old ways of printed news.
Sadly, our local speed shop is counting it's days, because of things like
Summit and Jegs, people are lazy and just order online, and it is usually cheaper,
much like Walmart, they get it in bulk and beat others prices.

I personally still use our local shop 99% of the time, due to loyalty, very
knowledgeable advise, buying on the spot, and the social act of hanging out
BS'ing while there. Even if it costs a little more. I still support them,
and it will be a very sad day when they close their doors, after 30 years
in the current location, and 25 in a previous spot.

I understand many cities and towns do not have a speed shop to go to, and that
makes the online game convenient. But if you do have one, unless they are crooks or
jerks, you should support them and appreciate them while they are still around.

Of course, the same goes for good food places, and many other things,
so this subject could go on forever. I just hate losing memorable things in life.
I guess much like those Sears Wishbooks, the hot rod mag's will be worth something someday.
Sadly, I just sold a whole box of early 80's mag's for $20 a while back.

OK, i'm rambling.