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Post by clivel on Aug 9, 2018 1:27:24 GMT
Hi everyone, I am originally from South Africa but have been living in Vancouver, Canada for the last 20-something years. Until recently my primary collecting interests have been Southern African countries, namely the Rhodesia's, Bechuanaland, Basutoland and Swaziland during the colonial eras, as well as South Africa from 1910 to present day. However in the last year or so I have branched out a bit and am now also actively collecting from the Palestine Mandate period 1918-1948. I also collect when available but don't actively seek out stamps of Israel prior to the introduction of the Shekel in 1980 and Great Britain prior to decimalization in 1971. I am the author of AlbumEasy the free software for creating custom stamp album pages so would be more than happy to answer any questions relating to its use. Clive |
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zipper
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Posts: 2,649
What I collect: Classic GB, QV, France Ceres/Napoleon, Classic U.S., Cinderella & Poster Stamps
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Post by zipper on Aug 9, 2018 2:05:51 GMT
Welcome to the World's Greatest stamp forum.
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zipper
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Posts: 2,649
What I collect: Classic GB, QV, France Ceres/Napoleon, Classic U.S., Cinderella & Poster Stamps
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Post by zipper on Aug 9, 2018 3:41:25 GMT
BTW: Your site is fabulous, and you're a good dog (my highest compliment) for giving your software away.
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Londonbus1
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Cinderella Stamp Club Member 3059
Posts: 4,872 
What I collect: Cinderellas and some Ephemera from Great Britain, France and Israel plus a few beautiful bits from elsewhere !! Topical interests include Flags & Judaica, the latter with an emphasis on the Jewish National Fund.
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Post by Londonbus1 on Aug 9, 2018 6:55:12 GMT
Welcome to TSF Clive.  Sure you'll have a good time here. Let's see some stamps.......I collected Palestine Mandate once but they are gone now. But I still love looking. Happy Collecting Londonbus1 in Israel. |
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tomiseksj
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Woodbridge, Virginia, USA
Posts: 6,265
What I collect: Worldwide stamps/covers, Cinderellas, Ohio Prepaid Sales Tax Receipts, U.S. WWII Ration ephemera
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Post by tomiseksj on Aug 9, 2018 11:55:24 GMT
Welcome to our Forum, Clive! It is good to finally meet the author of AlbumEasy, which I have used for making pages for a number of the Cinderellas that I've acquired. I'm glad that you found us and hope that you'll enjoy your time here. Your membership status has been adjusted so you are now able to post in other areas of the forum. I recommend that one of your first actions should be to create a thread about your website on the Member Blogs and Websites board. |
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renden
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Posts: 8,711
What I collect: World W collector with ++ interests in BNA (Canada etc) and USA
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Post by renden on Aug 9, 2018 14:43:44 GMT
clivel Welcome to TSF  . I am happy that you will participate in our discussions and that you are sharing your expertise via AlbumEasy. René (New Brunswick, CANADA) |
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angore
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Posts: 5,348
What I collect: WW, focus on British Empire
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Post by angore on Aug 9, 2018 15:18:19 GMT
Hello!!
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dorincard
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Posts: 1,450
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 Aug 9, 2018 16:08:13 GMT
Welcome! I got a few great maxicards created for me by my friends from RSA...
Wildlife maximum cards, and one maxicard with Mandela.
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Post by dgdecker on Aug 9, 2018 16:10:43 GMT
Clive,
welcome to the Forum. It would be great to eventually see some of your collection. I have a few odds and ends from the countries you mentioned. I have very little knowledge of stamps. Not that the intest is not there.
i use your product often. Meets my needs quite well.
happy collecting.
David
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Post by clivel on Aug 9, 2018 16:58:36 GMT
Thanks everyone for the great welcome!
I am not sure why it took me so long to discover this forum, but after browsing around it looks like a great place to be.
I'll be happy to answer any AlbumEasy queries as well as contribute to other threads where possible.
Thanks again,
Clive
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Bombadil
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Posts: 465
What I collect: Worldwide stamps 1840-1960
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Post by Bombadil on Aug 9, 2018 20:33:28 GMT
Hi everyone, I am originally from South Africa but have been living in Vancouver, Canada for the last 20-something years. Until recently my primary collecting interests have been Southern African countries, namely the Rhodesia's, Bechuanaland, Basutoland and Swaziland during the colonial eras, as well as South Africa from 1910 to present day. However in the last year or so I have branched out a bit and am now also actively collecting from the Palestine Mandate period 1918-1948. I also collect when available but don't actively seek out stamps of Israel prior to the introduction of the Shekel in 1980 and Great Britain prior to decimalization in 1971. I am the author of AlbumEasy the free software for creating custom stamp album pages so would be more than happy to answer any questions relating to its use. Clive
to TSF Clive !!
I look forward to see your Southern African countries stamps, especially Rhodesia's (an interest area on my top list) - I recently moved to Zambia, formerly known as Northern Rhodesia .
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Beryllium Guy
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Posts: 5,654
What I collect: Worldwide Stamps 1840-1930
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Post by Beryllium Guy on Aug 9, 2018 20:35:08 GMT
Thanks everyone for the great welcome! I am not sure why it took me so long to discover this forum, but after browsing around it looks like a great place to be. I'll be happy to answer any AlbumEasy queries as well as contribute to other threads where possible. Welcome to TSF, Clive! I am very glad that you found us. I am not familiar with AlbumEasy, but it certainly sounds like you are doing a great thing there, so let me just say thanks! Perhaps one day I will try it, too. Like you, by the time I found this Forum back in Nov-2016, I was also not sure why it took me so long to find it, either. But the best news is that you did find us, and now you can be part of the gang.... so, let's see some of your stuff! Anyway, welcome again, Clive, and enjoy your time with us! Best Regards, Chris (aka Beryllium Guy) |
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Post by clivel on Aug 9, 2018 21:17:59 GMT
I look forward to see your Southern African countries stamps, especially Rhodesia's (an interest area on my top list) - I recently moved to Zambia, formerly known as Northern Rhodesia .
Wow I can't imagine that many people are moving to Zambia these days. Anything to do with copper mining? Where did you move from? Clive
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Bombadil
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Posts: 465
What I collect: Worldwide stamps 1840-1960
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Post by Bombadil on Aug 9, 2018 22:44:40 GMT
I look forward to see your Southern African countries stamps, especially Rhodesia's (an interest area on my top list) - I recently moved to Zambia, formerly known as Northern Rhodesia .
Wow I can't imagine that many people are moving to Zambia these days. Anything to do with copper mining? Where did you move from? Clive
Well I honestly wish it was the mining business  !! You would be surprised by the rising numbers of new expats arriving to Zambia every day !!
I moved from Lebanon and i am currently working on new Restaurant concept in Lusaka .  |
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Mick
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What I collect: Mostly covers and postmarks. Also miscellaneous paper ephemera.
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Post by Mick on Aug 10, 2018 0:33:50 GMT
Hi Clive, and a belated welcome to the forum.
I'm also a South African ex-pat, and am just a bit south of you (in Portland, Oregon).
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Post by clivel on Aug 10, 2018 18:56:56 GMT
Well I honestly wish it was the mining business !! You would be surprised by the rising numbers of new expats arriving to Zambia every day !! I moved from Lebanon and i am currently working on new Restaurant concept in Lusaka . Good luck! The restaurant business can be pretty tough |
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Post by clivel on Aug 10, 2018 19:24:02 GMT
Hi Clive, and a belated welcome to the forum. I'm also a South African ex-pat, and am just a bit south of you (in Portland, Oregon). Hi Mick, Nice to meet another South African in this part of the world albeit 500km away. Actually Vancouver is rife with ex-pat South Africans, so no problem getting biltong, boerewors, pap and the all important Mrs. Balls. I was in a store this morning and it turned out that the assistant I dealt with was from Mozambique, we spent a few minute reminiscing, it brought back many happy memories of school holidays spent visiting Lourenco Marques (now Maputo) and San Martinho. Clive
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bobby1948
Departed
Rest in Peace
"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." - Sir Edmund Burke
Posts: 690
What I collect: WW to 1945; US mnh 1922-1990; US used and unused to 1922
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Post by bobby1948 on Aug 21, 2018 14:17:30 GMT
Welcome to the forum, Clive! |
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. I am happy that you will participate in our discussions and that you are sharing your expertise via AlbumEasy.
!! You would be surprised by the rising numbers of new expats arriving to Zambia every day !! 
