firstfrog2013
Member 
Posts: 3,276 
What I collect: BNA Liberia St Pierre U.S. Bolivia Turkey
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Post by firstfrog2013 on Dec 4, 2018 19:57:41 GMT
First let me thanks all our members past,present and future.It would be a lonely place without all of you to share time,thoughts and stamps with.
It all began on another forum in talking back and forth with member antoniusra(at this time you should click on his name in the member list and visit his online stamp collection if you have never done that) He mentioned that a new forum was operating and it would be a good fit for me as many Canadians were involved.I was not in on the first wave but shortly after.I was warmly welcomed and had found my new home.
At that time the forum was a couple weeks old and by looking at the members list you will see those with a join date in mid 2013 were indeed who were the regulars here.Our founder Jack(irishjack) had gathered a great bunch and we shared stamps ,knowledge and daily life and laughs.It wasn't long before we did a live auction and keeping with Jack's give aways,Frog donated a couple lots to support the forum.
Daily us old guys and girls shared our finds and showed our stamps.Many happy times and some sad things happened but always we supported one another.More than a few very nice members helped me with computer skills I obviously was lacking.I've watched others come and go here always glad when they came and wondering why they left.One day I myself was at my wits end and was also ready to throw in the towel over some stupid remark.Our moderator LB1 took the time to point out it was just an online forum and some can feel like bullies with a keyboard,shake off the water and move on.Good Advice.
I guess the hardest part for me is the actual lost of our members.May they rest in peace and know they are missed.
The forum is set up to be a resource tool for those that follow PLEASE think of it that way.Sharing your knowledge here will benefit those that follow.We can do our part to share the hobby by posting here.
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Beryllium Guy
Moderator 
Posts: 5,912
What I collect: Worldwide Stamps 1840-1930
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Post by Beryllium Guy on Dec 4, 2018 20:27:06 GMT
First let me thanks all our members past,present and future.It would be a lonely place without all of you to share time,thoughts and stamps with. Daily us old guys and girls shared our finds and showed our stamps. Many happy times and some sad things happened but always we supported one another.More than a few very nice members helped me with computer skills I obviously was lacking. I've watched others come and go here always glad when they came and wondering why they left. One day I myself was at my wits end and was also ready to throw in the towel over some stupid remark. Our moderator LB1 took the time to point out it was just an online forum and some can feel like bullies with a keyboard, shake off the water and move on.Good Advice. I guess the hardest part for me is the actual lost of our members. May they rest in peace and know they are missed. The forum is set up to be a resource tool for those that follow PLEASE think of it that way.Sharing your knowledge here will benefit those that follow.We can do our part to share the hobby by posting here. Frog, first of all, congratulations on your 3,000th post! That is quite a milestone, and thanks for saving it to say something special. Although I was not a member in 2013 during those early days of TSF, I have a great respect for history, so I have read a lot of those old posts and threads. There is some really great stuff there, and it was both fun and educational for me to read, even if in retrospect. Anyway, I just want to say thank you for all you have contributed to TSF over the years. It means a lot to so many of us, and I know from the times when you are busy with other things, that the ol' place just isn't quite the same without you. I know how much your contributions have meant to me. With Very Best Wishes Always, Your Friend, Chris  |
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renden
Member
Posts: 9,162
What I collect: Canada-USA-France-Lithuania-Austria--Germany-Mauritius-French Colonies in Africa
Member is Online
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Post by renden on Dec 4, 2018 20:44:44 GMT
Frog, @ firstfrog2013 Congrats on your 3,000th post....that is a lot of computers !!  Just joined TSF this year and already have friends all over the World, including you !!There is no pressure to "perform" on this Forum.....I like it that way.....easy going...... Nice to hear thoughts from Chris and....future members - you know you are being showed friendship from France and Canada at this time - Imagine !! Have an excellent day and hope to hear from you in the future.....you will from me ! René |
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brightonpete
Departed
Rest in Peace
On a hike at Goodrich-Loomis
Posts: 5,110
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Post by brightonpete on Dec 4, 2018 21:42:01 GMT
Who knows... maybe I'll get that far one of these days too! Congrats, firstfrog2013! |
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Mick
Member
Posts: 992
What I collect: Mostly covers and postmarks. Also miscellaneous paper ephemera.
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Post by Mick on Dec 5, 2018 1:57:14 GMT
Hey Frog, thanks for the great post. I looked back to when I joined and was surprised to see that it was way back in February 2014. And I've pretty much visited the forum daily since then. When I first joined the forum I knew literally nothing about philately and was a bit intimidated by the depth of knowledge among the members. But everyone took my beginner questions in good humor, and I have gone from knowing nothing about philately to knowing... a little.
I also miss some of the personalities from when I first joined, both those who have passed on, and those who no longer participate. But I am grateful for the many newer folks who have joined in the past couple of years and stuck around to become valuable members.
So here's to you, Frog, and to everyone else who makes checking the forum after work one of the highlights of my day!
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nikhil
Member
Working on Australia, GDR, Japan
Posts: 552
What I collect: I collect WW. Looking for early issues.
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Post by nikhil on Dec 5, 2018 4:04:40 GMT
congratulations on your 3000th post.!! When I joined the forum a few months ago, I didn't have much philatelic knowledge. But with the help of all the wonderful people here, I am slowly starting to learn a lot more. And the best part I like about tsf is the generosity of the members thru their giveaways. I have been the winner of some of the recent giveaways and I feel really nice that there is someone always helping you. (That reminds me firstfrog2013 I haven't gone through the whole packet of Bolivia stamps as yet, but will soon do it and post some pictures) |
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theamateurphilatelist
Member
Keep calm and collect stamps!!
Posts: 317
What I collect: India, Machins, India, Laos, Austria, Russia, Commonwealth omnibuses, Covers, Birds
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Post by theamateurphilatelist on Dec 5, 2018 5:36:42 GMT
Wow, that's quite a milestone of 3000 posts. Congrats. It's been great being part of this wonderful forum, a very warm feeling being here. Thank you.
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Jerry B
Departed
Rest in Peace
Marietta, Georgia USA
Posts: 1,485
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Post by Jerry B on Dec 5, 2018 11:11:09 GMT
Hi froggie  Here's a toast for making 3000  Jerry B |
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angore
Member
Posts: 5,700
What I collect: WW, focus on British Empire
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Post by angore on Dec 5, 2018 17:40:56 GMT
Congrats!
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zipper
Member
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 Dec 5, 2018 18:56:02 GMT
Frog rocks!
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zipper
Member
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 Dec 5, 2018 19:54:01 GMT
Literally...
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Post by jimwentzell on Dec 6, 2018 1:00:11 GMT
Froggie--big warm congratulations on your milestone! May you hit 10,000 and 20,000 but, hey, no pressure as this, after all, IS the best philatelic forum in the world!
Is it the biggest? No...(not yet). Is it the only one? Obviously not. But, like a favorite pair of shoes or sweater, it's the most comfortable, thanks to you and all the moderators and contributors. And a special thanks to Jerry B. who reminded me, several MONTHS after I joined in 2013 that this board could not be beat for genuine cameraderie and generosity. I totally concur!
Jim Wentzell
stampguyaps177-681
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Post by dgdecker on Dec 6, 2018 17:52:13 GMT
Firstfrog2013,
Congratulations on your 3000th post.
Since i became a member I have enjoyed you informative and insightful posts. Often when I an answer to something, I look at your posts to see if you have ever posted about it. You have provided me answers many times.
it is members like you who make this such a great forum.
Keep posting!
Looking forward to when you get to the 4000 mark.
David
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beaverstamps
**Member** 
Inactive
Retired
Posts: 21
What I collect: Hunting & Fishing, US 19th Century
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Post by beaverstamps on Dec 6, 2018 18:32:45 GMT
Congrats, I'm still trying to hit 5. RB
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firstfrog2013
Member
Posts: 3,276
What I collect: BNA Liberia St Pierre U.S. Bolivia Turkey
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Post by firstfrog2013 on Dec 6, 2018 19:28:28 GMT
Thanks all I look forward to the next 3000.
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rkelly
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Inactive
Posts: 13
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Post by rkelly on Dec 17, 2018 15:43:21 GMT
Well done,i've a long way to go.
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