Post by oregonjohn on Mar 8, 2015 17:43:09 GMT -5
Hi all,
We seem to be encouraged to introduce ourselves, so I'll do just that .... "I'm John and I'm a philatelist" ... hmm that has the ring of a 12-step program. OK .. so only I think I'm funny !
I've been collecting for years but really retrospectively now understand I was only amassing stamps. I didn't really start collecting and enjoying what I was doing until I joined the local stamp club in Medford, Oregon. Since then I've narrowed my focus, collecting world wide classics in the Scott Jr. album, US Perfins, and 1/2 dozen countries including New Zealand (and most specifically the 2nd side-faced queens adverts.) Last year I exhibited for the first time and was amazed at how much that helps one understand ones own collection.
I lived in Calif. for 30 years then moved up here when I retired and love being out of the craziness of Calif. on a large chunk of land. I learned of this site when Clark ( I believe he might be BEAR) asked to post one of my replies from the Perfins Bulletin and I'm looking forward to visiting, trading and learning. BTW, if anyone is in the area April 11 & 12 our club sponsors a show at the Co. Fairgrounds featuring 12 dealers and many exhibits. Come check us out.
I'll start off with 2 questions ... What is the Shoutbox and what is PM an abbreviation for, as in "you will have a PM waiting.." in the first post instructions.
John,
We seem to be encouraged to introduce ourselves, so I'll do just that .... "I'm John and I'm a philatelist" ... hmm that has the ring of a 12-step program. OK .. so only I think I'm funny !
I've been collecting for years but really retrospectively now understand I was only amassing stamps. I didn't really start collecting and enjoying what I was doing until I joined the local stamp club in Medford, Oregon. Since then I've narrowed my focus, collecting world wide classics in the Scott Jr. album, US Perfins, and 1/2 dozen countries including New Zealand (and most specifically the 2nd side-faced queens adverts.) Last year I exhibited for the first time and was amazed at how much that helps one understand ones own collection.
I lived in Calif. for 30 years then moved up here when I retired and love being out of the craziness of Calif. on a large chunk of land. I learned of this site when Clark ( I believe he might be BEAR) asked to post one of my replies from the Perfins Bulletin and I'm looking forward to visiting, trading and learning. BTW, if anyone is in the area April 11 & 12 our club sponsors a show at the Co. Fairgrounds featuring 12 dealers and many exhibits. Come check us out.
I'll start off with 2 questions ... What is the Shoutbox and what is PM an abbreviation for, as in "you will have a PM waiting.." in the first post instructions.
John,
and Welcome to Stamp Bears. A very nice intro I must say! palmas7 Please join us in the Shout box.
Oregonjohn. To our little den of Stamp Bears all the way from Northeern Michigan
