stanley64
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Post by stanley64 on Oct 8, 2019 10:31:46 GMT
Mark your calendars, there will be a major stamp exhibition at the Business Design Centre in Islington, London from Saturday 2 May 2020 until Saturday 9 May 2020.
This will be an international, granted FIP Patronage, with competitive classes in Championship, Traditional, Postal History, Thematic, Revenue, Postal Stationery, Aerophilately, Open, Picture Postcards, One Frame, Modern, Literature and Youth.
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tobben63
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Post by tobben63 on Oct 8, 2019 11:49:44 GMT
I might put that one on my calender, as a spectator. But I need to convince my wife that we shal have a weekend in London, again. I attended Sampex 2019 september this year. There are lots more to see in London that we did not reach over last time.
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blaamand
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Post by blaamand on Oct 8, 2019 14:12:43 GMT
London in May sounds good! Could be a good chance to meet some stamp buddies. Chris?
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angore
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Post by angore on Oct 8, 2019 15:19:08 GMT
Could the Brexit situation affect dealers from other countries?
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Londonbus1
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What I collect: Wonderland; 1912 Jubilee International Stamp Exhibition, London ('Ideal' Stamp, ephemera); French Cinderellas with an emphasis on Poster Stamps; Israel and Palestine Cinderellas ; Jewish National Fund Stamps, Labels and Tags; London 2010, A Festival of Stamps (anything); South Africa 1937 Coronation issue of KGVI, singles or bi-lingual pairs.
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Post by Londonbus1 on Oct 8, 2019 18:59:12 GMT
Chris and I have already penciled in this event and I believe there is another thread about it started a while back where it was discussed. I'll look for it.
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blaamand
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Post by blaamand on Oct 8, 2019 23:34:45 GMT
Thanks Londonbus1, I remeber that - I have it penciled in to!  |
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renden
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Post by renden on Dec 13, 2019 0:34:08 GMT
I am also studying the possibilities to attend and visit London again with wife (I do not travel alone) and she loves London - Checked for a concert at Royal Albert Hall during that time - no interests right now - I will talk to David Gilmour....maybe go jam with him a few hours...my guitar can follow his music very well - Stan stainlessb will be in "envy" LOL May 2-9 2020 René |
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stainlessb
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Post by stainlessb on Dec 13, 2019 2:03:00 GMT
renden tell DG Stainless says "Heh" when you see him 
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Londonbus1
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Post by Londonbus1 on Dec 13, 2019 8:38:55 GMT
This may well end up being the biggest TSF meeting to date. I have had interest from 6 of our members. We should use this thread (thanks stanley64) to keep any interest up to date as well as any info about the event. Londonbus1 |
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angore
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Post by angore on Dec 13, 2019 11:21:13 GMT
The exchange rate is good for US travelers.
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renden
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Post by renden on Dec 13, 2019 13:26:25 GMT
renden tell DG Stainless says "Heh" when you see him Boris has won his election - watch your US $ go down and also mine on the £  a big incentive for travelling to the UK but you never know René |
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cjoprey
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Post by cjoprey on Dec 13, 2019 22:40:47 GMT
I'll be up for this one as well - let me know what the plans are!
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renden
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Post by renden on Dec 13, 2019 22:44:50 GMT
I'll be up for this one as well - let me know what the plans are! Maybe some member could keep (on Forum) a list of potential visitors to London 2020 International Stamp Exhibition.Glad you are interested. I have not booked flights etc yet......simply looking at the possibility  René |
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anglobob
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Post by anglobob on Dec 14, 2019 0:39:32 GMT
Am also planning on this show...just waiting for the next KLM promotion.
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Londonbus1
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What I collect: Wonderland; 1912 Jubilee International Stamp Exhibition, London ('Ideal' Stamp, ephemera); French Cinderellas with an emphasis on Poster Stamps; Israel and Palestine Cinderellas ; Jewish National Fund Stamps, Labels and Tags; London 2010, A Festival of Stamps (anything); South Africa 1937 Coronation issue of KGVI, singles or bi-lingual pairs.
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Post by Londonbus1 on Dec 14, 2019 9:10:59 GMT
OK, a list of possible visitors to 'London 2020'. These have expressed an interest: Londonbus1 Beryllium Guy cjoprey stanley64 anglobob renden blaamand tobben63 stamphingerI will definitely be attending barring accident/illness/flight diversion to Outer Mongolia and have already booked my holiday from work. They were not pleased.......it's the busiest time of the year !!! (Tough) Londonbus1....apologies if I have forgotten anyone, the names above were on my list. Maybe other British-based members are thinking.......... |
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blaamand
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Post by blaamand on Dec 14, 2019 10:25:26 GMT
Excellent @londonbus. Would be great to meet all you good people in London!
For my part it would have to be during the opening weekend, I have to leave for Aberdeen and job offshore at Monday May 4th evening at the latest.
I hope that can fit in with some of you?
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cjoprey
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Post by cjoprey on Dec 14, 2019 12:43:51 GMT
Opening weekend would be great for me as well - I'm away on holiday from the 7th onwards.
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Post by stamphinger on Dec 14, 2019 13:30:47 GMT
Londonbus:
I haven't talked to my wife about this, but put me on the list. I think it's doable.
Don StampHinger
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Londonbus1
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What I collect: Wonderland; 1912 Jubilee International Stamp Exhibition, London ('Ideal' Stamp, ephemera); French Cinderellas with an emphasis on Poster Stamps; Israel and Palestine Cinderellas ; Jewish National Fund Stamps, Labels and Tags; London 2010, A Festival of Stamps (anything); South Africa 1937 Coronation issue of KGVI, singles or bi-lingual pairs.
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Post by Londonbus1 on Dec 14, 2019 14:12:03 GMT
Londonbus:
I haven't talked to my wife about this, but put me on the list. I think it's doable.
Don StampHinger
I can talk to her if you like. I can make it sound official, like you have to come !! Be great to meet ! You are going on the list now... and the 9th person on any list does not get scrubbed off ! Now you have to come. |
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nikhil
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Post by nikhil on Dec 14, 2019 15:29:43 GMT
Great to see so many already in the list!!!
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Post by stamphinger on Dec 14, 2019 18:46:12 GMT
I can talk to her if you like. I can make it sound official, like you have to come !! Thanks, Londonbus. I thing she will agree readily, she loves to travel and loves England! There may be a little scolding about how the only time I want to go anywhere is to attend a stamp show, but that's okay. A small price to pay. Hope to see you and the others there!
Don
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renden
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Post by renden on Dec 14, 2019 19:17:41 GMT
I can talk to her if you like. I can make it sound official, like you have to come !! Thanks, Londonbus. I thing she will agree readily, she loves to travel and loves England! There may be a little scolding about how the only time I want to go anywhere is to attend a stamp show, but that's okay. A small price to pay. Hope to see you and the others there!
Don
Don you are funny !! Wifes love to travel and having been to London before ($85C for 2 hamburgers+draft) I love the £  The exchange rates are so fantastic for us Canadians.....anybody wants to lend me £s ? René |
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Beryllium Guy
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Post by Beryllium Guy on Dec 14, 2019 19:35:08 GMT
Many thanks to all of you who have posted about your plans to attend London 2020. I can now confirm that I am planning to attend, too. I had to make some adjustments to my own schedule due to a mistake on my part, but it is now corrected. I will be in the UK at the time of the show, and I will be there. Wouldn't miss it! Many thanks to Michael ( Londonbus1) for organizing this effort, and for setting me straight on the dates. I managed to get myself confused Between London 2020 in May and Stampex 2020 in London, which takes place later in the year. Anyway, barring some serious unexpected problem, I will be there. Count me in! -Chris  |
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stanley64
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Post by stanley64 on Dec 15, 2019 7:31:49 GMT
Hopefully, next month (January) will see no changes and European citizens can still visit the UK without the need of a passport (identity card only).
As it is now though, the event is still on my calendar and I have begun to search flights and accommodations for the first weekend...
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Post by stamphinger on Dec 15, 2019 14:29:54 GMT
Hi Rene:
A little better for those of us in the U.S., but yes, indeed, those London prices scare me too. I don't know how Londoners survive.
It will be worth it, though. Won't it? Someone tell me it will be. 
Don
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anglobob
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Post by anglobob on Dec 15, 2019 21:36:54 GMT
Don......definitely will be worth the trip.London is a great city .Prices shouldn,t scare you at all,but English food might......especially malt vinegar with your fish and chips..........
Bob
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Post by stamphinger on Dec 15, 2019 22:38:42 GMT
Thanks for the reassurance, Bob. The one time I've been to London I thought the food was good, especially breakfast fare. If I can pull it off it will be a fun trip.
Don
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Londonbus1
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Post by Londonbus1 on Dec 16, 2019 7:00:32 GMT
Don't let renden scare you too much. There is a lot of very reasonably-priced food in London and it is excellent. We shall go to the good places, have no fear. I am planning a Special Giveaway (read about it a little in the upcoming Newsletter) and I have some ideas for some fun extras during our meeting. Let's see how many are definitely coming and we can proceed. Be ready to bring some stamps with you !!!!! Londonbus1 |
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stanley64
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Post by stanley64 on Dec 16, 2019 9:21:15 GMT
Currently, you can put me down as a definite/maybe Londonbus1
In addition to the considerations shared earlier in the thread, my initial search for flights and accommodations found that London is not the most inexpensive of places when not on the corporate-expense account. I think though that this would be a great experience to see an exhibition of this caliber, not to mention the meet & greet of fellow TSF members, but need to consider the cost/value and will make a decision closer to the day...
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tobben63
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Post by tobben63 on Dec 16, 2019 9:24:29 GMT
Regarding food in London there is a lot of good restaurants. My wife and I was in London in september for four days. We attended several different restaurants (lunch and dinner) and all had good to very good food. But it's not cheep, but maybe same level as Norwegian prices where I live.
To find the good restaurants use Tripadvisor to find good rated restaurants.
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a big incentive for travelling to the UK 
The exchange rates are so fantastic for us Canadians.....anybody wants to lend me £s ?
