I've chimed in on this topic a couple times over the last year. Here's my current observation:
The 1967 Shelby Registry is done as far as SAAC is concerned and is in the hands of the printer. To my knowledge, no one at SAAC works for the printing company that was selected to produce the printed Registry. As such, no one at SAAC is in a position to urge things along, other than inquiring regularly what the timeline is for availability from the printer. With revised date information, interested SAAC members could then be updated regularly as to when one might expect the announcement regarding the For Sale date of said Registry. This would likely alleviate many of the inquiries related to the availability.
I agree that there is the widespread appearance globally of "It's because of Covid", and there is likely overuse of said "excuse". I think it's safe to say that the entity who printed the 2021 SAAC Annual is not the one chosen to produce the 1967 Registry.
I own every printed SAAC Registry dating to 1976, so obviously I'm a consumer of information, particularly that concerning anything produced by Shelby during the 1960s. I'm as eager as anyone to receive the email saying that the 1967 Registry is available for purchase. But I've learned that there are circumstances beyond my control in terms of this project, and that the constant "Are we there yet?" banter is obviously grating on certain individual's nerves, and I understand that.
Having said that, I am just grateful for what I do have in terms of reference material related to these automobiles. These cars wouldn't be what they are today without this club and all who have contributed to its success.
Santa can't always deliver on wishes, but I am certain he always does his best.
Happy Thanksgiving everyone.
Terry in NH