Reader input plus other notes of interest
By Scott Duncan
Advertising/Circulation Manager
Let me begin this time by congratulating Mr. Harry S. Wake of San Diego, California. He is our 1500th subscriber.
It doesn’t look like we will have 2,068 subscriptions by our targeted date of April first but we are awfully close, I hope to reveal who that will be in the next issue.
By the way, my thanks to Mr. T.S. Subscriber for filling in for me in issue #12.
Some useful information was given to me by Arthur D. Brady of New York. According to Arthur a full line of Spectrum books can be purchased from Computer Book Shops LTD, 30 Lincoln Road, Olton, Birmingham B27 6PA England.
Send international reply coupons for a catalog sent via airmail. Sounds like a pretty good deal considering the exchange rate of the pound.
Having just recovered from answering a ton of mail received because of a recent mention in U.S.A. Today, we now find that radio station WOR in New York has given us a favorable mention on the air. Let us say thanks and also that any free advertising of TS Horizons is welcome and appreciated.
TS 1000/ZX81 Advocate
I do not know when my subscription expires I came in by way of TS-User. But I don’t want to miss any issues so here’s my renewal.
Please don’t desert the 1000/81. Not all of us could afford 2068’s. I’ve never even seen one.
Have you seen Software Farm’s Forty-Niner? For two months that one game has been load continually on our Timex. It has been played every day by teens and adults. Best of all I have the highest score – for once I did better than the kids. We’ve found it totally addicting. Luckily we own 3 1000’s!
M. L. Wallace, Libby, MI
Anyone who is a subscriber can tell when their TS Horizons subscription runs out (even if you came in via our agreement with TS User) by looking at the two numbers printed n the top right side of your mailing label. The first number indicates the first issue of your subscription and the number after the dash is the last issue.
We’ve heard a lot of great things about Forty-Niner and Software Farm in England, but haven’t seen the program yet.
Advertiser’s Dream
I thoroughly enjoy your publication and wait impatiently for it each “month”, Although I never thought I would admit it, the first thing I read is the advertising to look for new hardware and software. I follow that with T-S NEWS.
1 am particularly interested in hardware projects and while I haven’t started my bank switched memory yet, I plan to “Real Soon Now”.
Sincerely, Harold Crandall, Oxford, CT
Harold, we hear from lots of people who appreciate the amount of new product information TS Horizons provides via ads, TS News, and reviews. We feel that this is one of the most important types of information we can provide. All we ask is that when you do order products or even ask for more information on a product, please mention that you heard about them in TS Horizons.
Into the 21st Century
Sir, I want to compliment you on your excellent magazine. I received my order of the first three issues (back issues) and issue #11. Issue #11 is the first of my full subscription. As the owner of a ZX81 and a 2068 I cannot express my thanks enough for your courage and spirit in publishing a magazine devoted to T/S computers. We’ll stick with you down here in the backwood of Alabama as long as you continue to publish. Please find enclosed my order and payment for the back issues I need to bring my set up to date. Here’s hoping to be reading you into the 21st century.
J.E. Prickett, Huntsville, Alabama
And here’s hoping to have plenty of loyal readers like you until then.
Two T-S Horizons Believers
Dear Mr. Duncan,
Let me first say that I have enjoyed and learned from every issue that I’ve received. I was surprised to find issue #11 in my mailbox since my trail subscription was for issues 5-10. I believe in your promise to keep publishing so please find enclosed my renewal for a 1-year subscription beginning with issue #11. Thank you.
Mark Farmer, Jeffersonville, Ind
Today I received my first copy of TS Horizons. Enclosed find a check for back issues. I also subscribe to Syntax and Syncware News, I believe I absorbed more information from your first issue than all the others combined. Honestly! I am a beginner (last 18 months) and have been lost, It is 0.K, to have advanced programs but I hope you keep including information for the beginner.
Thank you, Donald Smith, Owosso, MI
Keep those letters coming and don’t forget about your T-S machines as the weather is warming and you find yourself out of the house more. Remember how much fun old faithful was all winter?