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Post by deeandy on Dec 1, 2022 5:56:53 GMT
Hi, I am new and found your group recently. I come from a family that started working for the Post Office in early 1930's. Grandpa drove an old model T over rutted dirt roads in rural NM to pick up and deliver mail to small villages and Pueblos in Northern New Mexico and later Trucks between Albuquerque and Gallup. After the War, my dad started working at the Post Office and an Uncle hired on after serving in Korea. Other Cousins and extended family have also worked for the Post Offices in NM, CO, and TX. With that background, I have been around stamps since I was born and started collecting as a kid, but did NOT stay with it. Wish I had, but have still found that I have some commemorative, 1st day, and sheets that caught my eye for subject or color. Maybe I can still learn something from this group. Here is a photo of my Grandpa on mail route delivery and pick up in rural NM town of Ramah circa early 1930's notice the US MAIL sign in passenger side window.  |
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Post by khj on Dec 1, 2022 7:17:27 GMT
Welcome to TSF! What a great "family" intro! Looking forward to seeing pics of what you have once you get the hang of uploading pics.  k |
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zipper
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What I collect: Classic GB, QV, France Ceres/Napoleon, Classic U.S., Cinderella & Poster Stamps
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Post by zipper on Dec 1, 2022 7:44:23 GMT
Hi
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angore
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What I collect: WW, focus on British Empire
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Post by angore on Dec 1, 2022 10:51:50 GMT
Welcome!
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philatelia
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Captain Jack - my best kiloware find ever!
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What I collect: Ireland, Japan, Scandy, USA, Venezuela, Vatican, Bermuda, Austria
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Post by philatelia on Dec 1, 2022 11:03:31 GMT
Welcome to our friendly group!
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jdtrue66
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What I collect: US&US FDC, Keys & Locks, NUDES, Rubber Ducks, USS NJ covers
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Post by jdtrue66 on Dec 1, 2022 14:15:16 GMT
Welcome to the most friendly forum. So much family in the postal service but you did not follow?
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Mr. H
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What I collect: US, Netherlands, Whatever suits my fancy.
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Post by Mr. H on Dec 1, 2022 15:00:36 GMT
Welcome to the Forum!
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renden
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What I collect: World W collector with ++ interests in BNA (Canada etc) and USA
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Post by renden on Dec 1, 2022 15:49:45 GMT
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cjoprey
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Scanning stamps for my website...
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What I collect: Belgium (predominantly), British Commonwealth (older ones), WW (whatever comes my way...)
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Post by cjoprey on Dec 1, 2022 16:08:48 GMT
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Post by rex on Dec 1, 2022 16:44:20 GMT
 ......to.....TSF....... deeandy  ......Ludovico Italy
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hrdoktorx
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What I collect: France (and French territories), Africa, Canada, USA, Germany, Guatemala, stamps about science, flags, maps, stamps on stamps...
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Post by hrdoktorx on Dec 1, 2022 19:16:56 GMT
to TSF! Thanks for the nice introduction.
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dorincard
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What I collect: My focus is on Wild Mammals on maximum cards. Occasionally, I get or create maximum cards with other animals, or any other topic.
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Post by dorincard on Dec 1, 2022 19:46:07 GMT
Welcome!
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Post by iswscwebmaster on Dec 2, 2022 20:07:59 GMT
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angore
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Post by angore on Dec 2, 2022 20:54:25 GMT
The opening comment reminded of the saying "Do you put life in your work or work in your life" in a discussion of work-life balance.
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Post by dgdecker on Dec 3, 2022 2:59:20 GMT
Welcome to the Forum!
David
Ottawa, Canada
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Post by deeandy on Dec 4, 2022 4:16:48 GMT
Thank you ALL for the Welcomes... One member asked why I didn't follow up and work in Post Office.. Seem I had more of a Science bent and worked for almost 40 years at a local Research Laboratory, two brothers had careers as Dept. of Interior Geologist and other is/was a Hydrology Engineer.
Dad was the Service Tech for the Self Serve Postal Units that came to town in the mid-1960's and retired in late 1970's. In clearing his estate years later I found some stamps he ended up with. I recently came across them again and in trying to find out some information about some specific stamps found this forum.
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Post by carabop on Dec 20, 2022 23:41:07 GMT
Welcome to the forum. Ask any questions about stamps and some is sure to chime in or point you in the right direction for answers.
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