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Post by gillian on Feb 23, 2019 12:00:54 GMT
Hi Everyone,
I am from Northern Ireland. I collected stamps as a child, but my activity in philately tailed off until a few years ago when my radio ham husband was getting a lot of envelopes with qsl cards (for contacts) in them and nice stamps on the front of them. I asked if I could have them and now I can barely keep up with the supply. I have run out of hinges and haven't got around to ordering more. Unfortunately we don't have many philately shops in Northern Ireland - just one that I know of.
I don't have any country preferences, but have more stamps from Italy, Japan and the USA than I kind find space for.
Looking forward to getting to know people here.
Gillian
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Post by jimwentzell on Feb 23, 2019 12:14:30 GMT
Welcome Gillian!
QSI cards can be fun, I have a couple from years gone by. A window on the past! But for you it's a great way to get stamps, obviously newer, from around the world. We love to hear where your husband gets some from! Many people probably would be surprised, in this modern age of instant communication, to hear that ham radio is still around as my brother has been hamming it up since the 1970's.
I have been collecting stamps since age ten (almost 50 years ago) and learn something new every day!
Please ask any question you might have, nothing is too trivial!
--Jim (in Georgia, USA)
PS I sent you a message on our private message system regarding stamp hinges!
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Post by janetc on Feb 23, 2019 12:40:00 GMT
Welcome Gillian. Welcome to The Stamp Forum. My husband and I are both ham radio operators and those QSL cards are awesome to receive. I like the ones that are sent to us in envelopes with wonderful stamps on them. I also have a friend who goes on quite of few DXepeditions. His wife sends me big envelopes of stamps on paper several times a year.  Looking forward to hearing more about you and your collection. |
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Post by angore on Feb 23, 2019 12:55:31 GMT
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Post by brightonpete on Feb 23, 2019 13:44:09 GMT
 to the forum, gillian ! Lots of great people & info in here. Enjoy your stay!
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hrdoktorx
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Post by hrdoktorx on Feb 23, 2019 14:10:25 GMT
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renden
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Post by renden on Feb 23, 2019 14:18:00 GMT
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tomiseksj
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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 Feb 23, 2019 14:27:27 GMT
Welcome to our Forum, gillian ! Mick also collects QSL cards so I'm sure he'll be happy to see that you've joined us. I almost had a card to add to my hometown collection but was outbid at the last minute -- someday... Your membership status has been adjusted so you can now post in other areas of the Forum. Please don't hesitate to jump in wherever you feel so inclined and let me know if you encounter problems or have questions. The Frequently Asked Questions board and the Forum's Search and Help functions are good things to get acquainted with and can help avoid frustration when trying to figure out how to do something. |
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What I collect: currently focused on most of western Europe, much of which is spent on France, Belgium, Germany and Great Britain Queen Victoria
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Post by stainlessb on Feb 23, 2019 15:29:53 GMT
gillian welcome to TSF - lots of nice people here, and knowledge aplenty to learn something new everyday (sometimes twice or thrice!) The only bad question is the one not asked! Cheers!
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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 Feb 23, 2019 16:23:18 GMT
Welcome to the forum gillian ! Have fun and post often. And Happy Collecting too !!  Londonbus1 |
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Post by zipper on Feb 23, 2019 18:38:34 GMT
Welcome to the World's Greatest stamp forum.
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Post by Mick on Feb 23, 2019 19:03:04 GMT
Hi Gillian, and welcome to the forum. It's most excellent to have you here.
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Post by Beryllium Guy on Feb 23, 2019 19:56:26 GMT
Hello, Gillian, and welcome to TSF! It’s great to have you with us, and I will look forward to seeing some posts of your favorite material. Don’t know anything about QSL cards, but will be interested to learn more. Enjoy your time with us! -Chris (aka Beryllium Guy) |
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Post by darkormex on Feb 24, 2019 0:45:00 GMT
Hello, gillian. Welcome to The Stamp Forum! |
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Post by gillian on Mar 20, 2019 9:56:24 GMT
Welcome Gillian! QSI cards can be fun, I have a couple from years gone by. A window on the past! But for you it's a great way to get stamps, obviously newer, from around the world. We love to hear where your husband gets some from! Many people probably would be surprised, in this modern age of instant communication, to hear that ham radio is still around as my brother has been hamming it up since the 1970's. I have been collecting stamps since age ten (almost 50 years ago) and learn something new every day! Please ask any question you might have, nothing is too trivial! --Jim (in Georgia, USA) PS I sent you a message on our private message system regarding stamp hinges! Hi Jim, I just sent you a private message. Do you know what your brother's callsign is? My husband gets cards from all over, as he is qsl manager for a number of hams, but mainly Japan, Italy and the USA. Many thanks for your welcome! Gillian |
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Post by Jerry B on Mar 20, 2019 11:43:21 GMT
Hi to a great forum. Jerry B |
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Post by gillian on Mar 20, 2019 11:59:25 GMT
Welcome Gillian. Welcome to The Stamp Forum. My husband and I are both ham radio operators and those QSL cards are awesome to receive. I like the ones that are sent to us in envelopes with wonderful stamps on them. I also have a friend who goes on quite of few DXepeditions. His wife sends me big envelopes of stamps on paper several times a year. Looking forward to hearing more about you and your collection. Hi Jane, thanks for your welcome. What are your husband's and your callsigns? My husband's is GI4FUM. I am also licensed, but not active. My callsign is GI8MIV. He and I have been on a number of DXpeditions, but I was not very involved in the operating. They were mostly to take part in contests. We have been to Swaziland, Mozambique and Namibia. Hubby is also very involved with Radio Scouting. I also like seeing the stamps on the envelopes that bring all the qsl cards, although I do sometimes have difficulty identifying what countries they are from! Gillian |
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Post by gillian on Mar 20, 2019 12:02:52 GMT
Welcome to the forum gillian ! Have fun and post often. And Happy Collecting too !! Londonbus1 Thanks for your welcome, Londonbus1! I recognize your name from the Stamps of Great Britain Yahoo Group. Gillian |
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Post by gillian on Mar 20, 2019 12:06:58 GMT
Hello, Gillian, and welcome to TSF! It’s great to have you with us, and I will look forward to seeing some posts of your favorite material. Don’t know anything about QSL cards, but will be interested to learn more. Enjoy your time with us! -Chris (aka Beryllium Guy ) Thanks for the words of welcome, Chris. QSL means 'confirmation' in ham radio lingo and QSL cards are sent as confirmation of contacts made via the amateur radio frequencies. Gillian |
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janetc
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Post by janetc on Mar 20, 2019 12:09:32 GMT
gillian My husband's call is AJ5ZX and mine is KC5QCB. We are both active radio operators who love to work DXepeditions. We are also very active in County Hunting here in the states. Hope to hear you and your hubby on the air.
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Post by gillian on Mar 20, 2019 12:16:28 GMT
Thanks to everyone else who welcomed me to the forum. Looking forward to getting to know you. This seems to be an active and friendly forum.
Gillian
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Post by dgdecker on Mar 20, 2019 14:51:28 GMT
Hello Gillian and welcome to the Forum.
if you ever want or need Canadian stamps let me know as I have many that need a new home.
david.
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renden
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Post by renden on Mar 20, 2019 15:15:26 GMT
Hi David dgdecker Am always looking to fill some holes in my Canada collection 1950 ad under René |
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Post by dgdecker on Mar 20, 2019 23:24:09 GMT
Hi David dgdecker Am always looking to fill some holes in my Canada collection 1950 ad under René Great to hear that Rene, I am sorting out lots of stuff. I have a fair amount of 1950s, lots of 70s and 80s both mint and used. Once I am done I can send you a lot. david |
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Post by crazyquilter on Apr 5, 2019 0:42:39 GMT
Hello from my home in Michigan!
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Post by gillian on May 3, 2019 21:45:55 GMT
gillian My husband's call is AJ5ZX and mine is KC5QCB. We are both active radio operators who love to work DXepeditions. We are also very active in County Hunting here in the states. Hope to hear you and your hubby on the air. I'm never on the air, Jane - or is it Janet? - but I asked hubby if either of your callsigns sounded familiar and he said no. Maybe some day you'll connect. 88 and 33 respectively! Gillian |
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janetc
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Post by janetc on May 3, 2019 21:49:42 GMT
Hi Gillian, It is Janet. You just never know who you will hear on the air. |
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