Madison 0 #1 January 20, 2009 I received this today: "Hi, April -- We have suspended the magazine -- indefinitely. January was our last issue. Mike has been publishing the magazine for about 30 years and I have been here for more than 22 years, so we are both looking forward to exploring new options -- and maybe taking a little down time. It's been nice working with you, April. Thanks for your support. Sincerely, Sue Clifton"Experience is what you get when you don't get what you want. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stitch 0 #2 January 20, 2009 Sign of the times ? If so, it sucks. I hope they can revive it if situations improve."No cookies for you"- GFD "I don't think I like the sound of that" ~ MB65 Don't be a "Racer Hater" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snowball 0 #3 January 20, 2009 QuoteI received this today: "Hi, April -- We have suspended the magazine -- indefinitely. January was our last issue. Mike has been publishing the magazine for about 30 years and I have been here for more than 22 years, so we are both looking forward to exploring new options -- and maybe taking a little down time. It's been nice working with you, April. Thanks for your support. Sincerely, Sue Clifton"Do I get a refund for the unpublished issues? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 27 #4 January 20, 2009 That sucks... Always have enjoyed that mag...Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cpoxon 0 #5 January 20, 2009 Wow, I was just about to renew. I'm shocked. Despite the digital age, you can't beat paper in your hand. Plus the world-wide coverage of skydiving and BASE that couldn't be found elsewhere. Shame. Skydiving Fatalities - Cease not to learn 'til thou cease to live Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnDeere 0 #6 January 20, 2009 Damn that sucks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I always enjoy that mag ever month.Nothing opens like a Deere! You ignorant fool! Checks are for workers! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matthewcline 0 #7 January 20, 2009 Just got off the phone with them. They mailed refunds to all subscribers for any remaining issues and a note about the suspension. I for one hope it is a short suspension and that Skydiving Magazine cames back as good as ever soon! MattAn Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #8 January 20, 2009 That's a shame - I subscribed for a year and enjoyed it so much that I re-upped for three years. Although the coverage could sometimes border on gossipy, it was nice to have an alternative viewpoint to Parachutist. It will be missed."There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beowulf 1 #9 January 20, 2009 This really sucks I was planning on renewing my subscription this month. What was their reason for the suspension? Not enough subscribers or maybe something else? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jumpah 0 #10 January 20, 2009 Quote Not enough subscribers or maybe something else? Deland tower being built. This really sucks...for $12/year its a steal...I'd pay double that easy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beowulf 1 #11 January 20, 2009 Is that a joke? What does the tower have to do with the magazine? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jumpah 0 #12 January 20, 2009 Yes, most certainly a joke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #13 January 20, 2009 Say it ain't so! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pilotdave 0 #14 January 20, 2009 That sucks. It took me 10 years of jumping to subscribe and they shut down a few months later. Maybe they'll sell to someone that wants to keep it going... Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JerryBaumchen 1,325 #15 January 20, 2009 Hi Madison, WOW! I've known Mike for a long time and that one came out of nowhere for me. If there is one thing this sport needs, in this country anyway, is an alternate look at things. The magazine gave us that. JerryBaumchen PS) My first issue was #2 & I haven't missed one since. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stitch 0 #16 January 20, 2009 While we're at it, now is a good a time as any to announce that Fayard sold all of his airplanes."No cookies for you"- GFD "I don't think I like the sound of that" ~ MB65 Don't be a "Racer Hater" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #17 January 20, 2009 All of his planes or just the Casa 212s? I had heard a rumor that he was going to sell the Casas to Blackwater, but I didn't know if it was real or just a rumor.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
poe62 0 #18 January 20, 2009 oh sadness! I just subscribed for 3 years after hearing such good things about it. ~Nikki http://www.facebook.com/poe62 Irgity Dirgity Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stitch 0 #19 January 20, 2009 AFAIK, all of them. Supposedly all of the current leases to various DZs will be honored though. Sorry for the hijack."No cookies for you"- GFD "I don't think I like the sound of that" ~ MB65 Don't be a "Racer Hater" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beatnik 2 #20 January 20, 2009 This really does suck. The magazine was awesome. I have boxes of the magazine right from the second issue to a couple of months ago and now it is over. I hope they bring it back or something similar comes about. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyjumpsteve 0 #21 January 20, 2009 Noooooooo! I was probably one of the few people who did a 10 year subscription and I was about to re-up it again. By far and away my favorite magazine that I always look forward to. Damn damn damn. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #22 January 20, 2009 Dammit. How are we supposed to find out what is going on? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grimmie 180 #23 January 21, 2009 Damn! I just sent them $500 for my last 2 ads!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeNReN 0 #24 January 21, 2009 Dagnabit......I had just subscribed or thought I did..my Visa wasn't billed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NickDG 23 #25 January 21, 2009 I have a lifetime subscription! NickD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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