chrischross
Member 
Posts: 206
What I collect: France, French Africa, FSAT, French Polynesia
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Post by chrischross on Sept 8, 2020 20:06:45 GMT
Hello everyone, I'm Chris Bassett from the Portland, Oregon area. I've been collecting since grade school, but took a long hiatus as other obligations took priority. So I'm taking the opportunity that a global pandemic brings and making lemonade if you will. My collecting interests are primarily France and French Colonies, with a focus on post-independent Gabon. I blame anglobob's postings on this forum for sparking the Gabon town cancel interest which then lead to everything else  Compared to others on this forum, I'd say I'm an advanced beginner, almost intermediate collector. Just don't ask me anything about British Commonwealth I look forward to participating on the forum! Thanks, Chris |
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angore
Member
Posts: 5,346 
What I collect: WW, focus on British Empire
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Post by angore on Sept 8, 2020 20:17:50 GMT
Welcome !!
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ajkitt
Member
Posts: 175
What I collect: Classics, Central Europe, World
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Post by ajkitt on Sept 8, 2020 20:33:38 GMT
Just don't ask me anything about British Commonwealth Hi Chris, and welcome. Sooo... just being facetious here... is asking you why you don't want us asking you anything about British Commonwealth in fact asking you something about British Commonwealth? If so, I withdraw the question and reiterate the Welcome!  Andy |
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tomiseksj
Moderator 
Woodbridge, Virginia, USA
Posts: 6,265
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 Sept 8, 2020 21:00:16 GMT
Welcome, Chris!
Your status has been adjusted and you are now able to move about the Forum.
Let me know if you encounter problems or have questions.
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Londonbus1
Moderator
Cinderella Stamp Club Member 3059
Posts: 4,872
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 Sept 8, 2020 21:00:43 GMT
Welcome chrischross ! You made the right lemonade !! Have fun at TSF and Happy Collecting  Londonbus1 |
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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 Sept 8, 2020 21:15:14 GMT
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stainlessb
Member
qaStaHvIS yIn 'ej chep
Posts: 4,642
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 Sept 8, 2020 21:23:01 GMT
Welcome Chris to TSF
I collect France, though not the colonies, but you'll find many here who do.
Cheers
Stan
Northern California
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chrischross
Member
Posts: 206
What I collect: France, French Africa, FSAT, French Polynesia
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Post by chrischross on Sept 8, 2020 21:27:46 GMT
Thanks everyone, the welcome is much appreciated!
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Mark
**Member** 
Posts: 22
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Post by Mark on Sept 8, 2020 21:37:15 GMT
Welcome aboard. I'm new too and can vouch that no one bites on here.
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tobben63
Member
Stamp eat sleep repeat
Posts: 1,866
What I collect: I collect to much, world wide!
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Post by tobben63 on Sept 8, 2020 21:58:06 GMT
Welcome chrisschross.
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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 Sept 8, 2020 22:16:01 GMT
Welcome, chrischross, to TSF! We have a wide range of collectors here and together, we know quite a bit and willing to share! BOB in Orlando |
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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 Sept 8, 2020 23:05:53 GMT
Hi
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anglobob
Member
Posts: 2,425
What I collect: France and French Colonies,French cinderellas British Commonwealth QE2
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Post by anglobob on Sept 8, 2020 23:12:16 GMT
Welcome to the group !!! Glad I raised your interest in French Colonies.I also am interested in QE2 Commnwealth issues.Hope to see some of your collections.
Anglobob
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chrischross
Member
Posts: 206
What I collect: France, French Africa, FSAT, French Polynesia
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Post by chrischross on Sept 9, 2020 1:09:36 GMT
Welcome to the group !!! Glad I raised your interest in French Colonies.I also am interested in QE2 Commnwealth issues.Hope to see some of your collections. Anglobob I was already a collector of French Colonies, just not focused on any one particular colony. So in picking things back up, I knew I'd be collecting classic France as budget allows, but needed some "cheap fun". Collecting Gabon town cancels is definitely fun, especially when looking up the location on Google Maps. So then I doubled back to classic France to look at "annulation typographique" and now I'm really down some rabbit holes. Thanks, Bob, see what you started??!! As soon as all of those recently purchased lots get delivered, I'll share what I have. |
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darkormex
Member
Swinging through Switzerland and getting tied up in Thailand
Posts: 2,145
What I collect: The World...just printing and mounting as I go...call me crazy!
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Post by darkormex on Sept 9, 2020 1:14:01 GMT
Welcome.
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hrdoktorx
Member
Posts: 6,604
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 Sept 9, 2020 5:06:47 GMT
to TSF! I am also a France and French Colonies and Africa collector. Looking forward to seeing some of your Gabon pieces.
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rex
Member
Posts: 1,150
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Post by rex on Sept 9, 2020 6:14:35 GMT
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Beryllium Guy
Moderator
Posts: 5,654
What I collect: Worldwide Stamps 1840-1930
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Post by Beryllium Guy on Sept 9, 2020 7:46:13 GMT
Welcome to TSF, Chris ( chrischross )! Thanks for a nice introduction. Greetings from another Chris.... I am a US expatriate living in the UK. I know Oregon a bit, having visited Ashland, Corvallis, and Klamath Falls several times to see family. I have only been to Portland once or twice. Thanks for your kind comment in the Shout-Box about my TSF Newsletter article on the Paris Stamp Market. It was a great experience; I paid the market another visit before we left France and moved to England in Oct-2019. Anyway, looking forward to seeing some posts of your France and Colonies material. Enjoy your time with us! -Chris ( Beryllium Guy )  |
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cjoprey
Member
Scanning stamps for my website...
Posts: 1,443
What I collect: Belgium (predominantly), British Commonwealth (older ones), WW (whatever comes my way...)
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Post by cjoprey on Sept 9, 2020 8:37:14 GMT
Welcome from the UK Chris ( chrischross) from yet another Chris!  Please feel free to ask anything and I look forward to seeing your stamps on the forum! |
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renden
Member
Posts: 8,711
What I collect: World W collector with ++ interests in BNA (Canada etc) and USA
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Post by renden on Sept 9, 2020 12:46:19 GMT
A big Welcome from Canada, chrischross ! René I do collect France and Colonies (some more than others) |
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dorincard
Member
Posts: 1,450
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.
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Post by dorincard on Sept 10, 2020 15:44:52 GMT
Welcome!
You could create some cool maxicards with wildlife from Gabon, for example.
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Mr. H
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Member - APS #129381
Posts: 935
What I collect: US, Netherlands, Whatever suits my fancy.
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Post by Mr. H on Sept 10, 2020 19:17:30 GMT
Welcome to the Forum
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Post by sebastian on Sept 11, 2020 18:30:09 GMT
Welcome!
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Post by dgdecker on Sept 12, 2020 3:22:57 GMT
Hello from Ottawa, Canada.
welcome to the Forum, Chris.
david
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DK
Member
Posts: 1,235
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 Sept 12, 2020 20:45:26 GMT
Welcome aboard Chris
Enjoy your time here with us
Dave
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Post by sebastian on Sept 20, 2020 17:43:40 GMT
Welcome to TSF!!!
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Post by dleogr on Oct 6, 2020 18:56:20 GMT
Welcome to the forum.
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....Ludovico
