barbara
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Post by barbara on Jul 31, 2020 16:34:50 GMT
Hi Everyone
I started collecting when I was 5 watching my dad and helping him. I collected on and off then until I became a mum and then collecting was not a priority. When I have been poorly over the years or had to have an operation I have gone back to my stamps to relax and in this lockdown with working from home it has become part of my normal weekend priority to help me de-stress
I love to listen to classic FM and just chill. Not sure my grown up children or grandchildren understand it but I am quite happy in my temporary office, sorting, fact finding, and putting the stamps in my books.
I found this web site and thought brilliant somewhere to go with people that share one of my passions.
Hope to speak to some of you.
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tomiseksj
Moderator 
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 Jul 31, 2020 16:39:35 GMT
Welcome to our Forum, barbara! You are now able to begin "speaking" in most other Forum areas. Should you have questions or encounter problems, please don't hesitate to send me a message. |
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Londonbus1
Moderator
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 Jul 31, 2020 17:28:35 GMT
Hi barbaraGlad you could join us, TSF is a great place to 'de-stress' ! If you have any questions, just holler.  Londonbus1 |
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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 Jul 31, 2020 17:58:52 GMT
Hi Barbara to a great Forum. This site has lots of friendly people with which to talk and discuss stamps. Jerry B |
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rex
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Posts: 1,216
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Post by rex on Jul 31, 2020 20:24:53 GMT
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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 Jul 31, 2020 20:58:10 GMT
Hello, barbara, and welcome to TSF! I am also familiar with the restorative powers of de-stressing through stamps, so glad that we may have that in common. I look forward to seeing some post of your favorite material. Best wishes from an American in England, -Chris ( Beryllium Guy)  |
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darkormex
Member
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 Aug 1, 2020 0:24:37 GMT
Welcome
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anglobob
Member
Posts: 2,602
What I collect: France and French Colonies,French cinderellas British Commonwealth QE2
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Post by anglobob on Aug 1, 2020 1:29:37 GMT
Greetinngs from Ecuador.....welcome to the group
Anglobob
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oldpapercollect
Member
All giveaways have ended. Thank you.
Posts: 384
What I collect: UPU, UNITED NATIONS, SCOUTS ON STAMPS, CHICKENS ON STAMPS, ESPERANTO & CINDERELLA STAMPS and ISRAEL POST OFFICE OPENINGS SINCE 1948
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Post by oldpapercollect on Aug 1, 2020 1:41:40 GMT
Welcome to TSF.
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dorincard
Member
Posts: 1,623
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.
Member is Online
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Post by dorincard on Aug 1, 2020 3:02:37 GMT
Welcome!
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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 Aug 1, 2020 3:51:25 GMT
Hi
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stanley64
Member
Posts: 1,985
What I collect: Canada, USA, Netherlands, Portugal & Colonies, Antarctic Territories and anything that catches my eye...
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Post by stanley64 on Aug 1, 2020 9:14:51 GMT
Welcome to TSF barbara! Enjoy you time here as there is plenty of information on the site and a willing group to support you. Pull up a chair and when you get a chance, please do share some of your collecting interests; I know, I, for one, am curious...
Once again, welcome and happy collecting! |
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hrdoktorx
Member
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 Aug 1, 2020 10:07:07 GMT
to TSF! Glad you rediscovered the hobby and found us.
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angore
Member
Posts: 5,699
What I collect: WW, focus on British Empire
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Post by angore on Aug 1, 2020 10:23:29 GMT
Welcome!
The hobby is better than ever for a collector.
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cjoprey
Member
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 Aug 1, 2020 12:38:40 GMT
Welcome from the UK barbara! We're definitely all kindred spirits here, so welcome! I completely agree that stamps are one of the few ways to de-stress in the current climate. I look forward to seeing some of your stamps on here!  |
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brightonpete
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Rest in Peace
On a hike at Goodrich-Loomis
Posts: 5,110
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Post by brightonpete on Aug 1, 2020 12:55:04 GMT
Hello!
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renden
Member
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 Aug 1, 2020 13:03:45 GMT
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stainlessb
Member
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 Aug 1, 2020 14:31:11 GMT
welcome to TSF barbara May you find time spent here worthwhile! (and fun) Stan Northern California |
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bobstew617
Member
Posts: 376
What I collect: Switzerland, Ireland, Scandinavia, Channel Islands, Hong Kong (British Admin), PNG, others...
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Post by bobstew617 on Aug 2, 2020 0:45:37 GMT
Welcome to TSF, barbara. I am glad you found us and I look forward to hearing more from you and your collecting interests! |
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philatelia
Member
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 Aug 2, 2020 16:08:01 GMT
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Post by dgdecker on Aug 2, 2020 20:32:13 GMT
Greeting from Ottawa, Canada Barbra.
This is great place to de stress.
David
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bafletcher
Member
Posts: 148
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 Aug 3, 2020 23:47:14 GMT
Welcome to TSF, Barbara!
Bart Central Virginia, USA
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ameis33
Member
What's in a name? That which we call a rose, by any other name would smell as sweet
Posts: 546
What I collect: Poland and Italy Republic
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Post by ameis33 on Aug 4, 2020 15:16:47 GMT
Welcome Barbara!
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coastwatcher
Departed
Rest in Peace
Kentucky, USA
Posts: 506
What I collect: Currently focusing on US and possessions
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Post by coastwatcher on Aug 4, 2020 15:21:45 GMT
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DK
Member
Posts: 1,542
What I collect: Classic NZ, Closed NZ Post Offices, New Zealand Postal History, Classic Br. Empire, Pacific Islands, France
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Post by DK on Aug 9, 2020 6:36:55 GMT
Welcome to the Board Barbara
Doing stamps, listening to Classic Hits and a cup of your favorite drink.
What better way to spend a day.
All the best
Dave (from NZ)
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Post by stampcollector on Aug 12, 2020 8:01:36 GMT
to TSF I am sure you will have a good time here
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mikeclevenger
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Inactive
Posts: 887
What I collect: Ohio Tax Stamps, Ohio & Georgia Revenues, US Revenues, US FDC's, & Germany Classics
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Post by mikeclevenger on Aug 12, 2020 9:08:54 GMT
Welcome to the Forum. Enjoy your stay.
Mike
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