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Post by battlestamps on Sept 22, 2020 14:13:08 GMT
Hello All,
I'm new to this group, but probably familiar to a lot of members from Stamp Community Forums, various philatelic Facebook groups, and a stamp/cover dealer on eBay and Delcampe. I've been collecting for 42 year now. My interests are fairly broad - usually postal history and covers from all around the world of all types. I also like to attend the various stamp shows (buyer, never a seller) in New York and parts of New England. My other interests are gardening, trying to maintain an old house, just starting into astronomy, video gaming, and raising my twin daughters.
Hope to read some interesting posts as I always wanting to learn more and will share my knowledge and examples when I can.
Thanks! Will Battles
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Post by brightonpete on Sept 22, 2020 14:28:10 GMT
 to the forum, Will ( battlestamps) It is easy to get lost in here reading interesting posts, enjoy your stay!
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anglobob
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What I collect: France and French Colonies,French cinderellas British Commonwealth QE2
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Post by anglobob on Sept 22, 2020 14:28:33 GMT
Welcome to the Forum.
Anglobob
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renden
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What I collect: Canada-USA-France-Lithuania-Austria--Germany-Mauritius-French Colonies in Africa
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Post by renden on Sept 22, 2020 14:46:25 GMT
Welcome battlestamps !! from a Canadian neighbour - saw your name on the other Forum, which I do not have time to go anymore ! René New Brunswick Canada |
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Mr. H
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Post by Mr. H on Sept 22, 2020 14:53:01 GMT
Welcome to the Forum.
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Beryllium Guy
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Post by Beryllium Guy on Sept 22, 2020 15:09:20 GMT
Hi, Will ( battlestamps) and welcome to TSF! I am an American who has been living abroad for the past 2-1/2 years, currently in Oxford, England. Enjoy your time with us! -Chris ( Beryllium Guy) |
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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 Sept 22, 2020 15:13:22 GMT
Will ( battlestamps ), Welcome to our Forum! I've adjusted your status so you may now post in most other areas. Should you encounter problems or have questions that aren't answered in the FAQ category, send me a message and I'll try to assist. |
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stainlessb
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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 Sept 22, 2020 15:24:25 GMT
Welcome to TSF Will!
Stan
Northern California
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Philatarium
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Post by Philatarium on Sept 22, 2020 16:12:32 GMT
Welcome, Will battlestamps! Good to see you here! This is a good group of people, with a lot of knowledge. -- Dave |
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angore
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Post by angore on Sept 22, 2020 16:13:37 GMT
Welcome!!
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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 Sept 22, 2020 17:04:17 GMT
Welcome Will ( battlestamps), nice to see you here. hope you will enjoy our forum and have fun. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask. Happy Collecting, Londonbus1 |
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Post by greaden on Sept 22, 2020 17:30:03 GMT
Good to see another gardener and astronomer here! How are you going about those hobbies? I've been approaching the skies in the same spirit as I collect stamps. On clear moonless nights I lug the telescope onto the lawn and collect Messier objects. When I run out, I guess I will move on to other fuzzy spots and to asteroids and the like.
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hrdoktorx
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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 22, 2020 17:38:24 GMT
to TSF! We look forward to your involvement in our discussions.
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Post by rex on Sept 22, 2020 17:40:00 GMT
............Will ...... ... battlestamps. ..to TSF  ........Ludovico Italy
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JeffS
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What I collect: Oranges Philately, US Slogan Cancels, Cape of Good Hope Triangulars, and Texas poster stamps and cinderellas
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Post by JeffS on Sept 22, 2020 20:18:57 GMT
Hi Will, nice to see you here. Jeff S.
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gatodiablo
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Post by gatodiablo on Sept 22, 2020 22:28:20 GMT
Welcome WIll, from another Upstater! I'm right on the St. Lawrence River, looking out at Canada from my front window. Just a bit north of Watertown and a bit further north of Syracuse. Which part of Greater Upstate NY are you in?
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Post by battlestamps on Sept 22, 2020 22:51:34 GMT
Welcome WIll, from another Upstater! I'm right on the St. Lawrence River, looking out at Canada from my front window. Just a bit north of Watertown and a bit further north of Syracuse. Which part of Greater Upstate NY are you in? I'm just across the border from Bennington, Vermont and east of Troy. |
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Post by battlestamps on Sept 22, 2020 22:56:02 GMT
Good to see another gardener and astronomer here! How are you going about those hobbies? I've been approaching the skies in the same spirit as I collect stamps. On clear moonless nights I lug the telescope onto the lawn and collect Messier objects. When I run out, I guess I will move on to other fuzzy spots and to asteroids and the like. Last Christmas I received a 4SE Celestron telescope. It's been great to see the moon and some of the planets. Deep sky objects are still small so maybe one I'll upgrade to something larger, but for a beginner it's been good to me, but terrible to the wallet given all the different lens and other accessories. Still been cheaper than the philatelic hobby  |
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Philatarium
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Post by Philatarium on Sept 22, 2020 23:05:10 GMT
The upstate New York and surrounding area (including western Vermont) are among my favorites!
If I felt that we could survive the winters, I'd definitely seriously explore relocating. But I'm not sure we could adapt at this point. (We're early 60's -- one lifetime Southern Californian and one who's lived here 40+ years.)
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gatodiablo
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Post by gatodiablo on Sept 22, 2020 23:27:39 GMT
Welcome WIll, from another Upstater! I'm right on the St. Lawrence River, looking out at Canada from my front window. Just a bit north of Watertown and a bit further north of Syracuse. Which part of Greater Upstate NY are you in? I'm just across the border from Bennington, Vermont and east of Troy. Know it very well. I grew up in the North Greenbush - Averill Park area and spent a lot of time in the Bennington area. Used to volunteer as a blacksmith at Hancock Shaker Village (a little south in MA), too. Again, welcome! |
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gatodiablo
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Post by gatodiablo on Sept 22, 2020 23:30:09 GMT
The upstate New York and surrounding area (including western Vermont) are among my favorites! If I felt that we could survive the winters, I'd definitely seriously explore relocating. But I'm not sure we could adapt at this point. (We're early 60's -- one lifetime Southern Californian and one who's lived here 40+ years.) At the risk of drifting battlestamps thread, the part of Upstate we are in is very, very nice, three seasons of the year. (Except for this year) September can be the most glorious month. After six years of heading south for the Winter (five in Costa Rica, one in Western Australia), we are looking at our first winter here in a while. However, CR has opened their borders to New Yorkers, so we'll see... |
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cjoprey
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Post by cjoprey on Sept 23, 2020 8:10:09 GMT
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Post by mikeclevenger on Sept 23, 2020 9:05:26 GMT
Welcome to the Forum Will.
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Post by ajkitt on Sept 23, 2020 13:26:44 GMT
Hello All, I'm new to this group, but probably familiar to a lot of members from Stamp Community Forums, various philatelic Facebook groups, and a stamp/cover dealer on eBay and Delcampe. I've been collecting for 42 year now. My interests are fairly broad - usually postal history and covers from all around the world of all types. I also like to attend the various stamp shows (buyer, never a seller) in New York and parts of New England. My other interests are gardening, trying to maintain an old house, just starting into astronomy, video gaming, and raising my twin daughters. Hope to read some interesting posts as I always wanting to learn more and will share my knowledge and examples when I can. Thanks! Will Battles Whereabouts in NY? I grew up just outside of Syracuse. Lots of family and friends are still there, so I still visit periodically... |
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Post by dorincard on Sept 23, 2020 23:42:32 GMT
Welcome!
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Post by dleogr on Oct 6, 2020 19:05:39 GMT
Welcome to the forum.
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darkormex
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Post by darkormex on Nov 11, 2020 1:13:57 GMT
Welcome.
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Post by Jerry B on Nov 11, 2020 3:36:05 GMT
Hi Will to the Forum. Jerry B |
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wakeybluenose
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Post by wakeybluenose on Nov 11, 2020 11:44:45 GMT
Welcome
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hrdoktorx
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Post by hrdoktorx on Nov 13, 2020 7:00:01 GMT
to TSF! We look forward to your further posts.
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to the forum, Will (
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