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01/04/2005: "Unsuccessful LISP Book"

Its been 17 days (12 of these "business" days) since I ordered Successful LISP and, to date, no book. This sucks, since only days later I could have ordered it directly from the author and not only received it quicker, but paid less, or, had I waited perhaps a week, I could have ordered it from Amazon, and at least received it.

But as it stands, I go to the box everyday, seeking my fine green book, hoping to go home and mount the REPL with glee, and find only credit card bills and lingerie catalogs. So much for being able to read it on the plane during Christmas vacation (its a 5 hour flight between Hawaii and the West coast.) And so much for, "Still searching for a seasonal present for your favourite geek? Buy a copy of SL and a tshirt!" (No, I didn't order the t-shirt, was that some kind of "insider" code?)

Now I am dejected, and unlikely to order from Booksurge again.

Update [02:00 Jan 5]. Marcus Fix kindly placed a second order for the book. Says I should have it in a week. Too nice.