randomjoe
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What I collect: a random collection of mostly early things, and other stuff that I like... but especially Baden.
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Post by randomjoe on Apr 29, 2020 14:41:01 GMT
Hi Folks,
I've been posting on a certain other forum for several years, but wanted to come somewhere more civilised!  I'm based in the middle of nowhere, in Wales (UK), and have eclectic interests. I'm a scientist (and musician) by background, so I tend to like to go into detail, rather than collecting on a very broad scale. My main specialism is Baden (Grand Duchy period, pre-1972), but I also like the other German States, and dabble in a lot of early Europe, plus random other stuff. If this sounds like I'm rich, then it seriously isn't true - I've put together semi-decent collections by spotting good things in the price range I can afford (which is extremely low!  ), but had a huge amount of pleasure from doing so. I've also got a much lighter thematic collection about sponges (Porifera), as marine biology (and natural history generally) is a passion of mine. Anyhow, I liked the look of these forums and thought I'd sign up. Looking forward to meeting you all! Joe
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stainlessb
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qaStaHvIS yIn 'ej chep
Posts: 4,906
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 Apr 29, 2020 14:50:06 GMT
welcome randomjoe to TSF. Porifera, I experimented with propagation of the smaller shallow water /reef) sponges seen in the marine aquarium hobby (as well as other species, fish corals, shrimp) as a way to reduce impact of harvest from the tropical reefs (many of the collecting practices were non-sustainable or downright destructive). Worked in inland fisheries (trout, salmon and endangered species), and also a musician, so we have a bit in common! I hope you enjoy your time here Stan Northern California |
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brightonpete
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Post by brightonpete on Apr 29, 2020 14:56:26 GMT
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randomjoe
**Member**
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Posts: 8
What I collect: a random collection of mostly early things, and other stuff that I like... but especially Baden.
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Post by randomjoe on Apr 29, 2020 15:08:54 GMT
Thanks, folks!  Stan, that's interesting! I've heard that sponges are either very frustrating to try to propagate... unless you really don't want them to, in which case you can't stop them! Good to meet someone helping with the plight of reefs; they have plenty to worry about at the moment, without exploitative collecting practices. (Unfortunately, coral reefs are one of the worst-hit ecosystems in previous mass extinctions, even though they always seem to re-evolve eventually... it just takes longer than I'd care to wait!) |
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tomiseksj
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Woodbridge, Virginia, USA
Posts: 6,385
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 Apr 29, 2020 15:51:36 GMT
We're glad that you decided to join us!
Please let me know if you have questions or encounter a problem.
Your status has been adjusted so you may now post elsewhere.
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angore
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Posts: 5,699
What I collect: WW, focus on British Empire
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Post by angore on Apr 29, 2020 16:08:20 GMT
Welcome !!!
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Londonbus1
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Cinderella Stamp Club Member 3059
Posts: 5,064
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 Apr 29, 2020 16:11:58 GMT
randomjoe.......Welcome to TSF. I hope you will find plenty to interest you and yes, we are a very civilised bunch. From a transplanted Brit who loves Wales (especially the hiking),  Happy Collecting, Londonbus1
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darkormex
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Swinging through Switzerland and getting tied up in Thailand
Posts: 2,197
What I collect: The World...just printing and mounting as I go...call me crazy!
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Post by darkormex on Apr 29, 2020 16:17:03 GMT
Welcome.
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anglobob
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Posts: 2,602
What I collect: France and French Colonies,French cinderellas British Commonwealth QE2
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Post by anglobob on Apr 29, 2020 16:27:27 GMT
Welcome to the group
Anglobob.........part of the civilized bunch in Ecuador.
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randomjoe
**Member**
Inactive
Posts: 8
What I collect: a random collection of mostly early things, and other stuff that I like... but especially Baden.
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Post by randomjoe on Apr 29, 2020 16:37:51 GMT
Aww, it feels like home already! Thanks, everyone, for the welcome - I'll take a good look around and settle in.  |
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Beryllium Guy
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Posts: 5,912
What I collect: Worldwide Stamps 1840-1930
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Post by Beryllium Guy on Apr 29, 2020 16:40:11 GMT
Welcome to TSF, Joe ( randomjoe )! I am also in the UK, in Oxford, England. I have been to Wales in years past, but not recently. I went to Cardiff a few times. I hope to be able to explore Wales more after the pandemic is over. When it comes to stamps, I love older material too, so looking forward to seeing some of your stuff. Cheers, Chris (aka Beryllium Guy ) |
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hrdoktorx
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Posts: 7,215
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 Apr 29, 2020 16:41:15 GMT
to TSF! We hope you find it fulfilling and interesting here. The more you put in, the more you get out.
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rex
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Post by rex on Apr 29, 2020 17:06:04 GMT
.... randomjoe.. we here for the same reason '' huge ammount of pleasure'''  Ludovico Italy
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philatelia
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Captain Jack - my best kiloware find ever!
Posts: 3,655
What I collect: Ireland, Japan, Scandy, USA, Venezuela, Vatican, Bermuda, Austria
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Post by philatelia on Apr 29, 2020 17:28:00 GMT
Welcome to the gang, randomjoe! You’ll find many kindred spirits here who also enjoy the classics. Marine biologist eh? Very cool! Our area (Florida) is peppered with marine institutes and research stations. |
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renden
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Posts: 9,162
What I collect: Canada-USA-France-Lithuania-Austria--Germany-Mauritius-French Colonies in Africa
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Post by renden on Apr 29, 2020 18:17:51 GMT
René Canada randomjoe.....a great paleontologist.....why not....an aquisition to our Forum - Welcome 2 times !!
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randomjoe
**Member**
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Posts: 8
What I collect: a random collection of mostly early things, and other stuff that I like... but especially Baden.
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Post by randomjoe on Apr 29, 2020 20:11:57 GMT
So many welcomes! Thank you all - it's a real pleasure to be here!
Philatelia: I'm actually a palaeontologist, but the marine biology is something that helps me understand the fossils. And it's just amazing. I've recently got a prescription diving mask (being incredibly short sighted), but have only had a chance to use it once... and now we're locked down, a long way from the (rather chilly, especially by Florida standards) sea! One day...
Chris: I really hope you get to explore Wales more - Cardiff is the least Welsh bit of the country, to be honest. It's a really beautiful place, but can take a while for the peace and gentleness of the landscape to seep in and take you over. Oxford, though? Oh dear, oh dear. I'm afraid I'm from the other place, if you know what I mean.  Great to hear that you're into the classics as well - and I've seen some of your nice Baden stuff already!
Ludovico: Yes, isn't that what it's all about! (At least, it had better be, because I'm not going to be retiring on this any time soon...) |
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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 Apr 29, 2020 22:12:36 GMT
Hi.
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cursus
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Posts: 2,011
What I collect: Catalan Cinderellas. Used Switzerland, UK, Scandinavia, Germany & Austria. Postal History of Barcelona & Estonia. Catalonia pictorial postmarks.
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Post by cursus on Apr 30, 2020 7:24:16 GMT
Welcome from a felow biologist (microbiologist, to be more precise). Based in Barcelona, Catalonia, Wales (Cymru) is the only country on the Bristish Islands ,that I've not visited so far. I'll come one day (it's very up on my list!), time, money and covid permiting. I hope that you'll enjoy yoour time here. There's a lot to be learned. By the way, I was in Baden, last July, visiting Freiburg and the Black Forest. Very nice!
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cjoprey
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Scanning stamps for my website...
Posts: 1,504
What I collect: Belgium (predominantly), British Commonwealth (older ones), WW (whatever comes my way...)
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Post by cjoprey on Apr 30, 2020 8:32:27 GMT
Welcome from the other side of the island in sunny Suffolk Joe ( randomjoe). I guess when you said you were from the other place you're referring to the town I work in - wonderful Cambridge! Look forward to seeing some of your collection on here. |
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Jerry B
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Post by Jerry B on Apr 30, 2020 10:32:58 GMT
Hi Joe to a great Forum. Jerry B |
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), but had a huge amount of pleasure from doing so. I've also got a much lighter thematic collection about sponges (Porifera), as marine biology (and natural history generally) is a passion of mine.
to the forum, 
Ludovico
