I am a very small collector and a member of the Vintage Phonograph Society of New Zealand. I live in the city of Dunedin which is about 4 1/2hr drive South of Christchurch (we certainly felt the quake but to my knowledge we had no damage) like most, we have extended family and many friends that live in the Christchurch area. The New Zealand Phonograph Society is based in Christchurch and the society make and provide many phonograph parts, there is a great deal of collectors that live in the Christchurch area and it is home to some fantastic collections. I imagine some collections would not have fared well out of this quake. To consider helping Christchurch (or maybe the NZ Phonograph Society I do not know if they need help!!) I think would be a fantastic thought. Maybe (this is only my idea) that New Zealand could have a section on some of the Edison Phonographs that many collectors in the USA never see eg the Edison Wolledge portable phonograph and the Edison Amberola 80 ect. I have only been a member of the "phonograph list" for a short time, this is the first time I have ever sent in an email and maybe it isn't my place to suggest this. For interest!! Our Prime Minister has called for a national acknowledgement of the Christchurch earthquake by asking people to observe 2 minutes silence at 12.51 on Tuesday 1 March exactly a week after the shake. All the businesses have asked for staff and customers to stand outside their business to stand in solidarity with the people of Christchurch and those who have suffered loss. It is times like this when many things take on a new meaning!
All the best, Take care Tony McCarthy -----Original Message----- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of Tim McCormick Sent: Monday, 28 February 2011 9:38 a.m. To: 'Antique Phonograph List' Subject: [Phono-L] In The Groove & thinking out loud. Folks, I am self-conscious from all the praise. Thank you! MAPS and In The Groove simply would not exist if not for you and all of our wonderful contributors. I also want to second George Paul on the California Antique Phonograph Society and The Sound Box. A fantastic publication! I have been a member/subscriber for years. I am thinking out loud here, without discussing this with anyone (the thing that usually gets me in hot water) but... what if the California/Michigan/Canadian Antique Phonograph Societies and possibly the City of London Phonograph and Gramophone Society, Vintage Phonograph Society of New Zealand, Phono society of New South Wales, Phono Society of South Australia and any other group I am missing were to combine their efforts to produce an annual PhonOmnibus special edition magazine? The PhonOmnibus (or whatever we call it) could number into the 50 or 60 page arena, include several photo spreads in full color, provide the reader an introduction to each group, list vendors and suppliers, and original articles only to be found within its pages. It may end up selling for $20 a copy if it were 60 pages of full color glossy pages with stiff cover stock outer covers. The profits (if any) could go to a common non-profit organization, perhaps the Edison Birthplace Museum, or maybe even earthquake rebuilding efforts in Christchurch, New Zealand? Like I said, just thinking out loud. Thanks, Tim Tim McCormick, President Michigan Antique Phonograph Society presid...@maps-itg.org www.MAPS-ITG.org -----Original Message----- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of gpaul2...@aol.com Sent: Sunday, February 27, 2011 11:42 AM To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: Re: [Phono-L] In The Groove - Upcoming Events calendar Tim has indeed made some great improvements to In The Groove. I'm paid up for the next two years! I'd like to also recommend the California Antique Phonograph Society's journal, The Sound Box, to all collectors. You can look over an issue at www.antiquephono.org. and join up if you like what you see (either Paypal or check). George P. -----Original Message----- From: bruce78rpm <bruce78...@comcast.net> To: Antique Phonograph List <phono-l@oldcrank.org> Sent: Sun, Feb 27, 2011 11:36 am Subject: Re: [Phono-L] In The Groove - Upcoming Events calendar Yes, ditto on all of that. A first class, thoroughly interesting and informative publication, written by collectors for collectors. Bruce ----- Original Message ----- From: "Loran T. Hughes" <lo...@oldcrank.com> To: "Antique Phonograph List" <phono-l@oldcrank.org> Sent: Sunday, February 27, 2011 11:27:53 AM Subject: Re: [Phono-L] In The Groove - Upcoming Events calendar Tim, you've done a wonderful job with ITG... list members, if you are not currently a member of MAPS, I encourage you to pop over to MAPS-ITG.org and check it out (follow the current website link to view a sample issue of ITG). I consider my back issues of 'In the Groove' as much a part of my collection as any other piece. Regards, Loran _______________________________________________ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org _______________________________________________ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org
