seegod1
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STILL mostly lurking these days as life does It's Thing.
Posts: 164 
What I collect: Canada, Cats, Soccer, Religion, Royalty, Titanic, Stamps on Stamps, Number Ones
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Post by seegod1 on Apr 12, 2022 10:29:20 GMT
Hi everyone! My name is Carmen and I am a woman who hoards those "small bits of paper covered on the back with a glutinous wash" to paraphrase Sir Rowland Hill.  I returned to stamp collecting in my Richer 40s I had started, like many, in my teenage years. My areas of interest are: Canada, cats (I currently have 2 of 'em here at home who run our (my husband just retired from the Army last year) lives), soccer (obsessed since I discovered the game at the age of 8 when I moved to England for 4 years... GO LIVERPOOL! I'm still an obsessed soccer player as well), Royalty (I'm a Good Canadian Monarchist), Religion (I work for a church for a living), sailing vessels (Titanic-related is a particular favourite because it's a tragic story of Human Hubris which fascinates me! I was also privileged to travel on the QE2 twice as a youngster), and stamps on stamps. That having been said, I will gladly accept whatever stamps make their way into my hot little mitts... people who ask me "do you still collect stamps" usually get my best "are you actually ASKING me that?!" look, LOL! PS. Pro Tip of the Day: don't keep your hobby a secret... be loud and proud - you all have *no idea* how many THOUSANDS of stamps I have gotten given to me because I tell EVERYBODY I'm a collector! Beyond that, I'm known for my rather zany sense of humour and for not having a Snooty Stamp Collecting Bone in my body... I think collecting stamps is a SUPERB hobby that can be pursued by everyone from 5 to 105, no matter your interests or financial situation... what you want your collection to be is up to YOU! There ya go... Carmen in 6 paragraphs. See you all around the boards!  PS... I have no idea why my picture is so BIG! Not intended, I assure you!  |
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seegod1
Member
STILL mostly lurking these days as life does It's Thing.
Posts: 164
What I collect: Canada, Cats, Soccer, Religion, Royalty, Titanic, Stamps on Stamps, Number Ones
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Post by seegod1 on Apr 12, 2022 10:32:47 GMT
Oh ya, and I forgot, I'm a member of the Royal Philatelic Society of Canada and the American Topical Association! My favourite magazine is Stamp Magazine.
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hdm1950
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Posts: 1,889 
What I collect: I collect world wide up to 1965 with several specialty albums added due to volume of material I have acquired. At this point I am focused on Canada and British America. I am always on the lookout for stamps and covers with postmarks from communities in Queens County, Nova Scotia. I do list various goods including stamps occasionally on eBay as hdm50
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Post by hdm1950 on Apr 12, 2022 10:53:36 GMT
Welcome aboard Carmen from another Canuck. You have arrived at the right place.
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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 12, 2022 10:58:51 GMT
Welcome Carmen!
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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 12, 2022 12:25:40 GMT
 René New Brunswick, Canada
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Post by carabop on Apr 12, 2022 13:24:11 GMT
Welcome. Glad to see the excitement of stamp collecting.
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docphgeek
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Inactive
Posts: 51
What I collect: PNCs, US-Definitives, Machins, BOB, Israel, Engraved
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Post by docphgeek on Apr 12, 2022 13:25:46 GMT
Welcome to the forum Carmen. Glad you found us.
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brightonpete
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Posts: 5,110
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Post by brightonpete on Apr 12, 2022 13:31:56 GMT
Hi Carmen, it's good to see yet another Canuck join the forum!
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swvl
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Posts: 548
What I collect: FDCs, plus some US modern and new issues. Topical interests include music, art, literature, baseball, space...
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Post by swvl on Apr 12, 2022 14:18:24 GMT
Welcome to the forum, Carmen!
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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 12, 2022 14:42:46 GMT
Welcome to TSF, Carmen ( seegod1)! Thanks for a nice intro post. I am looking forward to seeing some fine examples of your glutinous wash! Stay stampy and enjoy your time with us! -Chris US expat living in the UK |
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rex
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Post by rex on Apr 12, 2022 15:12:19 GMT
.....to ....TSF.....Mrs Carmen..... seegod1  ....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 12, 2022 16:27:56 GMT
Welcome to the group from sunny Florida.
Hubby is from Canada - east of Windsor, Ontario.
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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 12, 2022 17:57:04 GMT
Hi
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dorincard
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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.
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Post by dorincard on Apr 12, 2022 18:23:34 GMT
Welcome!
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Post by biglavalamp on Apr 12, 2022 19:36:50 GMT
seegod1 welcome
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jpotx113
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Posts: 460
What I collect: USA, Germany, Croatia, Slovenia, Machins, misc. WW
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Post by jpotx113 on Apr 12, 2022 19:41:33 GMT
Welcome to the group, Carmen!
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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 Apr 12, 2022 20:49:21 GMT
Hi everyone! My name is Carmen and I am a woman who hoards those "small bits of paper covered on the back with a glutinous wash" to paraphrase Sir Rowland Hill. you all have *no idea* how many THOUSANDS of stamps I have gotten given to me because I tell EVERYBODY I'm a collector!Beyond that, I'm known for my rather zany sense of humour and for not having a Snooty Stamp Collecting Bone in my body... I think collecting stamps is a SUPERB hobby that can be pursued by everyone from 5 to 105, no matter your interests or financial situation... what you want your collection to be is up to YOU! PS... I have no idea why my picture is so BIG! Not intended, I assure you! I have an "idea" why you should not promote the fact that $50,000.00 of Philately is sitting in your Condo Room........too many people who steal  Your pic is very nice, btw !! Hope to see you again on TSF - Males and Females are treated equally LOL ! - René |
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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 12, 2022 22:18:39 GMT
Welcome from the UK Carmen seegod1! |
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daniel
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Post by daniel on Apr 13, 2022 1:27:03 GMT
Hi everyone! My name is Carmen and I am a woman who hoards those "small bits of paper covered on the back with a glutinous wash" to paraphrase Sir Rowland Hill. you all have *no idea* how many THOUSANDS of stamps I have gotten given to me because I tell EVERYBODY I'm a collector!Beyond that, I'm known for my rather zany sense of humour and for not having a Snooty Stamp Collecting Bone in my body... I think collecting stamps is a SUPERB hobby that can be pursued by everyone from 5 to 105, no matter your interests or financial situation... what you want your collection to be is up to YOU! I have an "idea" why you should not promote the fact that $50,000.00 of Philately is sitting in your Condo Room........too many people who steal  Your pic is very nice, btw !! Hope to see you again on TSF - Males and Females are treated equally LOL ! - René René, that's quite a strong valuation sight unseen. Do you also do Insurance Valuations? If so I'd be interested in a quote to include fire damage. Thanks, Daniel |
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Jerry B
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Post by Jerry B on Apr 13, 2022 9:23:39 GMT
Hi Carmen to the Forum. Jerry B |
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seegod1
Member
STILL mostly lurking these days as life does It's Thing.
Posts: 164
What I collect: Canada, Cats, Soccer, Religion, Royalty, Titanic, Stamps on Stamps, Number Ones
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Post by seegod1 on Apr 13, 2022 9:56:30 GMT
"SeegodYes I have an "idea" why you should not promote the fact that $50,000.00 of Philately is sitting in your Condo Room........too many people who steal Your pic is very nice, btw !! Hope to see you again on TSF - Males and Females are treated equally LOL ! - René" Well René, I am happy to tell you that you have assumed a whole lot there, LOL! I WISH I had $50K worth of stamps! |
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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 13, 2022 12:32:00 GMT
daniel Yes I have Insurance and my inventory includes the value but CV is just a number and varies from catalogue to catalogue and auctions etc. René
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Post by dgdecker on Apr 13, 2022 16:52:23 GMT
Carmen,
Welcome to the Forum. Great to see another Canadian member.
David
Ottawa
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seegod1
Member
STILL mostly lurking these days as life does It's Thing.
Posts: 164
What I collect: Canada, Cats, Soccer, Religion, Royalty, Titanic, Stamps on Stamps, Number Ones
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Post by seegod1 on Apr 14, 2022 10:12:15 GMT
Carmen, Welcome to the Forum. Great to see another Canadian member. David Ottawa Hey David... nice to be here... I'm a Kingston resident now, but Ottawa's my hometown. Looking forward to getting back there in a bit for a couple of reasons: - my first visit to LL Bean, finally - a return to my favourite restaurant, Chances 'R. THOSE RIBS, MAN! My Ottawa heart got broken years ago when Ian Kimmerly retired out West and closed his stamp store down. I LOVED spending time there. My husband used to jokingly says "Oh, Carmen's gone to Temple to Worship!" Does Ottawa even have any stamp stores at all at this point? |
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brightonpete
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Post by brightonpete on Apr 14, 2022 10:45:42 GMT
seegod1 - there's Chris Green on Second at Banks. Great shop, been there a few times. I want to get back there again one of these days!
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Post by dgdecker on Apr 14, 2022 16:06:14 GMT
Hey David... nice to be here... I'm a Kingston resident now, but Ottawa's my hometown. Looking forward to getting back there in a bit for a couple of reasons: - my first visit to LL Bean, finally - a return to my favourite restaurant, Chances 'R. THOSE RIBS, MAN! My Ottawa heart got broken years ago when Ian Kimmerly retired out West and closed his stamp store down. I LOVED spending time there. My husband used to jokingly says "Oh, Carmen's gone to Temple to Worship!" Does Ottawa even have any stamp stores at all at this point? Carmen, Have not been to that great restaurant for many years. There one store that I know of in Ottawa. Chris Green on 2nd Ave in the Glebe. chrisgreen.ca/. I think he had been with Ian Kimmerly. I have not been in the shop since well before Covid. Though I have purchased online. Soon I will get into the shop. David |
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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 14, 2022 22:38:12 GMT
to TSF! Please keep on posting!
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gatodiablo
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Posts: 456
What I collect: Places I've been, and places I want to go.
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Post by gatodiablo on Apr 15, 2022 0:50:13 GMT
Hi Carmen,
Waving to you from the other side of the Kingston Ferry route in Cape Vincent, NY.
Dan
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seegod1
Member
STILL mostly lurking these days as life does It's Thing.
Posts: 164
What I collect: Canada, Cats, Soccer, Religion, Royalty, Titanic, Stamps on Stamps, Number Ones
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Post by seegod1 on Apr 15, 2022 11:13:33 GMT
Hi Carmen, Waving to you from the other side of the Kingston Ferry route in Cape Vincent, NY. Dan Well hi, Dan! That's another thing I'm looking forward to... making my way back over to the US without too much hassle, if only so I can go enjoy Cracker Barrel in Watertown, LOL! |
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