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Post by bobcat126 on Jul 20, 2024 18:11:42 GMT
Hello Everyone, to the admin and moderators on here thank you for allowing me to join TSF. My name is Bradley Brideau (aka Bobcat126) I am 54 years old and live in Ashburn Virginia. I have been collecting stamps since I was 10 or 11 years old I think, although I took a long break from collecting for many years due to detours and other life endeavors I chose. I am a restless and relentless collector which has gotten me into some trouble more than once with the woman at home....Oh well.
I collect just about anything stamp related including postcards and stamp related ephemera, but my favorite things to collect by far are: postally used covers (both vintage and modern), airmail or flight covers, silk cachet covers, revenue stamps (including stamped documents), match and medicine stamps, stamp souvenir sheets/mini sheets, plate number coil stamps, pre-cancel stamps, overprints and surcharged stamps, odd or unusual stamps, All USA and Foreign (mint or used) stamp sets, plate blocks, steel engravings/souvenir cards, proofs, philatelic books and learning material, and cinderella's. I know this is a long list but I am in love with reading and learning about postage stamps.
I have been reading a lot of posts on here - and in other chat room forums as well - so I am learning a lot. Please be patient with me if I post something (in ignorance) that I may not be familiar with,... I am a slow thinker but I desperately want to learn and understand my stamp collection better, as well as learn from the experts or more knowledgeable people on here. Again, thank you for allowing me to become a member here and I look forward to meeting you all and sharing parts of my collection.
Warm Regards,
Bradley B.
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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 Jul 20, 2024 18:13:51 GMT
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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 Jul 20, 2024 18:19:33 GMT
Welcome to the group! We are a super friendly crew here that loves to answer questions and in turn learn more every day about our hobby.
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mberry
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What I collect: USA, USA Revenues, Beer Related Stamps and Revenues, US State Revenues, Stamp Show Stamps
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Post by mberry on Jul 21, 2024 2:59:33 GMT
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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 Jul 21, 2024 3:25:10 GMT
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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 Jul 21, 2024 6:41:32 GMT
![sign0016](//storage.proboards.com/5386724/images/mTWkazaNMlOYzcVBdMZT.gif) to TSF! You've come to the right place.
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bafletcher
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What I collect: Worldwide Stamps and Covers (focus: British Africa, Caribbean, British Commonwealth, Croatia, Greece, Pakistan, Nepal)
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Post by bafletcher on Jul 21, 2024 11:37:14 GMT
Welcome, bobcat126! I am your geographic neighbor at 24503. Like you, I've been collecting since I was about ten years of age. (I'm six years your senior). I think you will find TSF a good place to be ... collectors of all skill levels and interests ... consistently positive and gracious responses and overtures to others. Glad you're here! Bart Central Virginia
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paul1
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Post by paul1 on Jul 21, 2024 11:42:06 GMT
Hi Bradley - very warm welcome to TSF from the other side of the pond - some very friendly guys here and you'll enjoy your time with them I know:-)
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Post by bobcat126 on Jul 21, 2024 13:40:50 GMT
Thank you everyone for the warm welcomes. Once I figure out how to upload photos here and then correctly express (after searching threads first) of what I am looking for, I will be on my way to making posts. Thanks again for all your kindness. Regards,
Bradley
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Post by carabop on Jul 21, 2024 18:48:30 GMT
Welcome. Looking forward to see what some of your collection looks like.
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rex
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Post by rex on Jul 21, 2024 19:06:10 GMT
![sign0016](//storage.proboards.com/5386724/images/mTWkazaNMlOYzcVBdMZT.gif) ......Bradley.... bobcat126 ![8-|](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/nerd.png) .......Ludovico Italy Wanting to learn is a good start.
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