Post by uminchu on Nov 2, 2013 10:27:41 GMT -5
Yesterday was the first day of SEAPEX here in Seattle (seapexshow.org/). I left work a bit early and asked my daughter if she wanted to go check it out with me. At 11 years old she has shown some interest in the hobby, but she mostly likes to sort stamps, look at the artwork, and occasionally she finds a stamp that intrigues her and she will research on the computer. Up to this point she really hasn't focused very much on a 'collection.'
But, I think that changed yesterday thanks to the wonderful folks at SEAPEX. She loves history and was initially drawn to the topical displays. Then the gentlemen at the American Topical Association (ATA) took time to speak with her and show her some of the checklists and other info on topical collecting. Then they had a children's area with bins full of kiloware free for children to sort through and take what they wanted. She spent about an hour there looking at stamps and out a few that caught her eye. Anyway...I have to admit that I to admit that I was expecting her to be a bit bored after 15 minutes or so, but much to my satisfaction I think I witnessed the initiation of a new philatelist among us, and the ATA has a new member. 
Today, is day 2. I plan to head back and take some time to down a few items to fill the 6 empty spots in my Ryukyu regular issue collection, and a few replacements in the US 1935 to 1969 range.
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