The September/October issue of Countryside went to the printer last Friday, and if everything stays on schedule, subscriber copies will be mailed in another 3 weeks. We’ll have 2 skids delivered to us here at the office as well, and we’re wondering where the heck we’re going to put them.

Countryside is put together in a small office (The former Nightingale tavern) on the edge of the Chequamegon National Forest. We’ve been in our current location for about 13 years, and in that time managed to crank out 78 issues of the magazine. Most of those issues are sold out, others we ran short of (like the current one!), and on several we ended up with a lot of extras. We do have a shed out back, but it’s full, and with more on the way it looks like it’s time to go to the recycle center.

There are 12 issues in particular we have a lot of , and to make room it looks like we have to throw a good chunk of them away. What a waste!

So here’s our idea: We’ll send those 12 issues to anyone that wants them for free, if you’re willing to pay the postage. Actual postage depends on where you live, but $4 should be pretty close to a national average. If you need them in Canada, add another $3.

The most recent copy you’ll get is 85/2 (March/April 2001) while the oldest of the 12 is 80/2 (March/April, 1996). They all contain a lot of solid, timeless homesteading information, and total over 1,500 pages, counting the ads.

This 6 pound package is great for anyone who needs to round out their collection, share great homesteading information with friends or family (how about that neighbor who always borrows your copy) or maybe you’re one of the 16 people on this forum who’ve never even seen the magazine. Here’s your chance to take advantage of a real bargain when you get all 12.

Here is the complete list of issues we’ll be sending you: 80/2, 82/1, 82/2, 82/3, 83/3, 83/4, 83/5, 84/1, 84/2, 84/3, 84/4, 85/2.

To get your package send your name, address and $4 by one of the following: email us by clicking the address below, phone 800-551-5691, fax 715-785-7414, or mail to: Countryside, W11564 Hwy 64, Withee WI 54498.

There is no time limit on this offer, but supplies are limited, and when they’re gone, they’re gone forever. We’ll send your order out the day we receive it. Enjoy!

-- Dave (dave@countrysidemag.com), July 17, 2001

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Response to 12 Countryside and Small Stock Journal back issues...FREE

Sounds like a great idea for inexpensive Christmas presents! I'll phone my orders in ASAP. Thanks!

-- Liz Rhein (merhein@shentel.net), July 17, 2001.

Response to 12 Countryside and Small Stock Journal back issues...FREE

Doggone it!!

I sent an order for back issues just 2 days ago. . . what are the chances that some of those are on this offer? 'bout 100 to one I bet. Go for it people!

-- j.r. guerra (jrguerra@boultinghousesimpson.com), July 17, 2001.

Response to 12 Countryside and Small Stock Journal back issues...FREE

Dave,

Thanks for the offer. I'll get my wife to fire off the check and order.

-- Jay Blair in N. AL (jayblair678@yahoo.com), July 17, 2001.

Response to 12 Countryside and Small Stock Journal back issues...FREE

Dave,

Just placed an order. Thank you for the offer. I already have someone in mind that I know will enjoy having their own copies.

-- Terry - NW Ohio (aunt_tm@hotmail.com), July 17, 2001.

Response to 12 Countryside and Small Stock Journal back issues...FREE

I'll be sending a cheque first thing in the morning. Great Offer!!

-- Terri in NS (terri@tallships.ca), July 17, 2001.

Hi Dave, I will get my check in the mail tomorrow.Thanks for being so nice. Martha Matthews

-- Martha Mattews (marthafromwa@webtv.com), July 19, 2001.

My check's going out in the mail today! Hope there's enough left for me!!!

-- Suzy in Bama (slgt@yahoo.com), July 19, 2001.

Good deal. My check will be mailed today from Minnesota to you with bells on !!! hehe. Seriously thank you for sharing and not trashing as so many other corporate structures in this world would.

-- Sandra Nelson (Magin@starband.net), July 19, 2001.

Wow, I'm getting mine if I get it in fast enough.

-- Stephanie Nosacek (pospossum@earthlink.net), July 19, 2001.

Wow!... now I can say [with almost a straight face] The check is in the mail!.........bet ya never heard that one! Thanks Dave gee I hope the oh pony exppresss is still a going??

-- Jim in mi (hartalteng@voyager.net), July 19, 2001.

I told a friend about your offer. He is not on the net. I told him I'd put his name on the list. Reserve one set for Dart Podlewski, Askov, Mn. 55704. His check is on its way! Thanks.

-- Sandra Nelson (Magin@starband.net), July 20, 2001.

Dave, I have tried to e-mail you and my computor will not send. Just your normal combative computor, never listens to a thing I say. So I am trying this way. Could you send a offer to ; Lexi Green 1944 south hwy 11 Sharpsburg, KY. 40374 Will call monday and pay. Thank you, Lexi

-- Lexi Green (whitestone11@hotmail.com), July 22, 2001.

Dave: Does it look like you still will have any sets? I didn't see this post until I saw the follow up one, and went looking for it. Sure would like to send off if there are lots left. Thanks, Jan

-- Jan in CO (Janice12@aol.com), July 26, 2001.

This special offer is being made only to the readers of this forum so we don't expect to run out of the back issues listed any time soon.

We're glad to hear that those of you who have already received your issues are enjoying them, and happy we didn't have to just chuck them.

-- Dave (dbelanger@tds.net), July 30, 2001.

Dave , Hi, I am new to this site, and would love to have copys of those issues. Can I use a credit card? thanks Rae

-- rae poli (poliriva@yahoo.com), October 03, 2001.

Dave, Please send a set of these to Box 118 Asquith, SK Canada S0K 0J0. We subscribe. We'll send a moneyorder right away. THANX

-- Ben Ben (11022033@canada.com), October 03, 2001.

Is this offer still available?? I would love to get in on it!!

I will mail my check as soon as I hear if you still have the offer open.

Please reply ASAP so that I don't miss out!!!

Thanks.

-- wolfie (wolfiequinn@hotmail.com), December 23, 2001.

Woooo hoooo . . . . I have finally heard from someone at Countryside and managed to send my check for these back issues and WOW!!! My issues arrived so quickly and I am thrilled (absolutely tickled) to get these!!!

I didn't find Countryside Magazine until recently, got my free trial issue and subscribed (and the mag is soooo good I didn't even mind that the "free" issue wasn't really free after all but counted in your years subscription!!!)!!! I just LOVE COUNTRYSIDE!!!!!

And this forum is AWESOME as well.

Thanks all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

-- wolfie (wolfiequinn@hotmail.com), January 08, 2002.

I just asked if they still had this offer going, and they do. I thought that they would all be gone by now.

-- Bret (badair@roperscientific.com), March 22, 2002.