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A Fool's Errand
Issue: Issue 171
Posted Date: 4/10/2007

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A Fool's Errand
On April first ,we came out with our third annual April Fool's Day edition. As usual, it generated more reader response than any other issue, so we can only share a scant few representative responses with you. First, a couple who hated it. – Editor

"What a waste of my time." – Walt Ulrich

"If I want to read a comic book, I would have subscription to Mad Magazine." – Wayne Neville

Many were genuinely fooled. – Editor

"There is no download link on the plans page." – Jacques Hara

"The link for Mock III Tools does not work. Please advise as I may order the plane." – Dave Norris

"The Wooden Shoe link goes nowhere." –  Forrest Shields

"The information is usually most informative, but these are undoubtedly the two worst plans that have ever been sent on this site." – Thomas Smith

"I used to enjoy your articles, and now it's just a bunch of junk. You have turned this site into a joke." – Dan Morrell

Exactly, but take heart:; we only do it once a year. Far and away, the greatest number of responses were from those who love our annual spoof. – Editor

"Your best yet; over the top. You've taken the eZine to a new plane at Mock III." – C. Michael Clayton

"I always enjoy this one." – Walt Grabowski

"Carved paper bags? Lasers on a hammer? Mock III? I have never enjoyed an issue of your eZine so much." – Luke Jones

"Now that started my day with a smile!" – Roger McIntosh

"Right on; made my morning." – Don Squire

"You guys crack me up! The Mock III is hilarious." – Jeff Smith

"I pulled a muscle in my chest from laughing so hard." – Rod Burrow Jr.

"The one way to get me to read every sentence of WJ is to send out the April 1 issue. It arrived on my desktop like a Gustav Wynde." – Gerald Kornelsen

"Thanks for starting my day off with some good humor. Now it is time to grab my crash helmet and head for the shop." –  Rick Webb

"Thanks for the great April Fool's Issue. It only took me about 30 minutes to realize what you were up to." – Mike Ward

"Loved the names in the QandA section. Simply awesome!" – Steve Kargman

"Thanks for making my day!" – Jim Killeen

"I needed this. It not only made me laugh but gave me an idea for a new product: a table saw that folds up and fits into a kitchen drawer." – George A. Ulrick, Jr.

"I've waited all year for this issue and was not disappointed." – Coleen Rourke

"I especially enjoy the 'letters' written before this edition came out." – Bob Hoyle

"Once again I laughed till my sides ached. Looking forward to next year already." – Cyril Griesbach

"Thanks for reminding us that, as serious as many of us take this hobby, we should also remember that we should have fun with it." – Bruce Backman

"Isn't it a shame that there is only one April 1 in every year?" – Ron Dvorsky

"Really great spoof!" – Rick Davis

"Absolutely great. You totally caught me off guard. Touché." – Stan Davies

"The annual April 1st edition is the only one where I read the whole thing." – Craig Austin

"I look forward to your April 1st issue every year." – Gene Nurse

"You really do have too much time on your hands." – Dr. Charles Schultheiss

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