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Forum: Discuss stamps - and *anything* at ALL happening with stamps Topic: What To Do With Old(er) Stamp Magazines |
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Posted: Sun May 19, 2013 20:35:22 pm
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| An excellent example of what is possible with older magazines is highlighted here: Cinderella Price Lists of Bill Hornadge 1990-2000 on CD A$20 This was made possible through Bill's generosity, but also highlights what is possible when there is the will, and the dedication, to see a project through. |
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Forum: Discuss stamps - and *anything* at ALL happening with stamps Topic: What To Do With Old(er) Stamp Magazines |
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Posted: Sun May 19, 2013 17:21:29 pm
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| 200 x 5 litre empty ice cream containers Fill them with stamps and offer them here :idea: I have a hard time ditching auction catalogues; they're a wonderful provenance tool - yes, I know there are some unscrupulous private internet sellers out there; but that just proves my point. We have 15 chook... |
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Forum: Discuss stamps - and *anything* at ALL happening with stamps Topic: What To Do With Old(er) Stamp Magazines |
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Posted: Sun May 19, 2013 16:06:21 pm
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fromdownunder wrote: A hoarder who does not want to hoard?
Norm
No, I would say "A hoarder who wants someone else to hoard for him"  |
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Forum: Discuss stamps - and *anything* at ALL happening with stamps Topic: What To Do With Old(er) Stamp Magazines |
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Posted: Sun May 19, 2013 16:02:11 pm
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| I recently acquired a trailer-load (literally 1,000s) of stamp magazines - some dating back to the 1960s. They were being offloaded by relatives after another of our fraternity went to the great auction room in the sky..... The very first magazine I picked up to glance through was one of a series on... |
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Forum: You ask the questions - SOMEONE will have the answers! Topic: Post your Australian stamp cancels that have you beaten! |
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Posted: Sun May 19, 2013 08:49:16 am
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| Whilst the 'official' names were changed on such-and-such a date, it doesn't necessarily follow that the date-stamps were changed immediately. This is definitely true of the Woori Yallock cds - admin waited until the canceller needed replacing. (It does perhaps pay to remember that there was a littl... |
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Forum: Discuss stamps - and *anything* at ALL happening with stamps Topic: "World Stamp Expo May 2013" Melbourne & Stampboards presence |
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Posted: Sat May 18, 2013 13:14:52 pm
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Another thing I learned while upstairs on Tuesday was that the building had also been used as a sanatorium/hospital during the 1919 Spanish 'flu pandemic.
Many thanks to those who made the decision not to demolish the old girl! |
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Forum: You ask the questions - SOMEONE will have the answers! Topic: Australian States numeral postmarks/cancels resource thread |
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Posted: Sat May 18, 2013 07:23:52 am
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| Greg, hopefully someone will be able to give you an answer on the W.A. question... Bruthen is known to have used the c.d.s. from 1883. All offices were issued with date-stamps in conjunction with the barred numerals - even those offices which received duplexes. The scarcity ratings on postmarks vari... |
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Forum: Discuss stamps - and *anything* at ALL happening with stamps Topic: Vote of thanks to Australia 2013 World Stamp Expo Committee |
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Posted: Fri May 17, 2013 15:08:17 pm
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| Mud in the eye to those who reckon stamp collecting is dead. The venue was superb, and the floor-plan was well laid-out. I don't know what the final door numbers are; but I do agree that each and every member of the Committee, and all the volunteers, deserve a resounding clap on the back for an exce... |
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Forum: Sold lots, or threads moved by mods as they did not qualify via the rules Topic: EXPO Kangaroo Enamel Stick pins, 3 packs for $20 under cost |
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Posted: Fri May 17, 2013 07:07:50 am
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Sold to mcgooley! I went to get some on the Tuesday, and the packs were all gone...
Now I know where they went  |
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Forum: Discuss stamps - and *anything* at ALL happening with stamps Topic: "World Stamp Expo May 2013" Melbourne & Stampboards presence |
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Posted: Wed May 15, 2013 19:54:47 pm
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| Christine, I wouldn't mind betting anyone who gets to see your exhibit will definitely entertained :D One area that's not been represented here, so far, is the Revenue class. All of the entries were exceptional standard, but unfortunately the glare beat me on most of them :cry: I've picked on Dave E... |
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Forum: Discuss stamps - and *anything* at ALL happening with stamps Topic: "World Stamp Expo May 2013" Melbourne & Stampboards presence |
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Posted: Wed May 15, 2013 07:37:43 am
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| Any large golds from the Swedish crowd? Several of the Stockholm Philatelic Society members are exhibiting..... I don't know if this exhibit belongs to one of their members, but it caught my eye for a lot of reasons :mrgreen: http://i692.photobucket.com/albums/vv284/mcgooley/stampboard/Finland/073.... |
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Forum: Discuss stamps - and *anything* at ALL happening with stamps Topic: "World Stamp Expo May 2013" Melbourne & Stampboards presence |
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Posted: Tue May 14, 2013 20:53:50 pm
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| The beauty of EarlyBird's pages, IMHO, were the personal touches you gave with the "daily" quotes. This was pointed out to me by more than a couple of people I elbowed out of the way to get the pix. Although you couldn't be here, you can be assured your contribution to the expo was appreci... |
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Forum: NO question is too basic or silly - you ask - we WILL help you with it! Topic: 'Ask the Grumpy Old Men's Club A Question' thread. |
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Posted: Tue May 14, 2013 20:17:08 pm
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And, in some other parts of the world, the correct term is "What the he** are you talking about?"
What's the internet/what's a computer/what's electricity?????
(On second thoughts, not such a bad place to be sometimes....) |
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Forum: NO question is too basic or silly - you ask - we WILL help you with it! Topic: "You are not authorised to read this forum" |
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Posted: Tue May 14, 2013 20:13:25 pm
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And, just sometimes, clearing the cache will also help. Particularly if there has been a spate of moderator activity, i.e. posts merged/moved/deleted.
Fortunately, this doesn't happen all that often - but it does still happen  |
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Forum: 'The Water Cooler' - A relaxing and FUN place to let off some steam ...... Topic: I like Soviet Union stamps, I'm the most beautifu lady here |
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Posted: Tue May 14, 2013 20:08:27 pm
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| I find it just a bit sad that "chenqiaowen" visited here today, but didn't see fit to answer the critics. While appreciating princestamps' viewpoint, my personal feeling is that there's no real need to force the issue here - at the moment. Whether this member is a troll, or merely a stooge... |
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Forum: Discuss stamps - and *anything* at ALL happening with stamps Topic: "World Stamp Expo May 2013" Melbourne & Stampboards presence |
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Posted: Tue May 14, 2013 19:48:19 pm
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| http://i692.photobucket.com/albums/vv284/mcgooley/stampboard/earlybirder/093.jpg http://i692.photobucket.com/albums/vv284/mcgooley/stampboard/earlybirder/094.jpg http://i692.photobucket.com/albums/vv284/mcgooley/stampboard/earlybirder/095.jpg http://i692.photobucket.com/albums/vv284/mcgooley/stampb... |
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Forum: Discuss stamps - and *anything* at ALL happening with stamps Topic: "World Stamp Expo May 2013" Melbourne & Stampboards presence |
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Posted: Tue May 14, 2013 19:39:25 pm
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| http://i692.photobucket.com/albums/vv284/mcgooley/stampboard/earlybirder/087.jpg http://i692.photobucket.com/albums/vv284/mcgooley/stampboard/earlybirder/088.jpg http://i692.photobucket.com/albums/vv284/mcgooley/stampboard/earlybirder/089.jpg http://i692.photobucket.com/albums/vv284/mcgooley/stampb... |
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Forum: Discuss stamps - and *anything* at ALL happening with stamps Topic: "World Stamp Expo May 2013" Melbourne & Stampboards presence |
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Posted: Tue May 14, 2013 19:38:07 pm
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| Earlybirder, my apologies in advance for the quality of the images. About the only thing I've ever been able to take a good photo of, is my thumb :oops: http://i692.photobucket.com/albums/vv284/mcgooley/stampboard/earlybirder/081.jpg http://i692.photobucket.com/albums/vv284/mcgooley/stampboard/early... |
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Forum: 'The Water Cooler' - A relaxing and FUN place to let off some steam ...... Topic: Official AFL 2013 Tipping Contest is Here. $550 of PRIZES! |
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Posted: Mon May 13, 2013 18:12:17 pm
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| Round 8 Friday, 17 May West Coast vs. North Melbourne Saturday, 18 May Essendon vs. Brisbane Lions Hawthorn vs. Greater Western Sydney Gold Coast vs. Western Bulldogs Sydney vs. Fremantle Collingwood vs. Geelong Sunday, 19 May (1:10 pm) Carlton vs. Port Adelaide Richmond vs. Melbourne Adelaide vs. S... |
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Forum: 'The Water Cooler' - A relaxing and FUN place to let off some steam ...... Topic: I like Soviet Union stamps, I'm the most beautifu lady here |
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Posted: Sun May 12, 2013 18:24:33 pm
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sukhothai wrote: ä¸è¦åŠ¨è™šä½œå‡ï¼Œå¦è‡ªçœŸæ˜¯è‡ªä½œè‡ªå—。
Quote: Do not move insincere, whether self is really self-inflicted.
Google translate is your friend |
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Forum: You ask the questions - SOMEONE will have the answers! Topic: Australian States numeral postmarks/cancels resource thread |
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Posted: Sun May 12, 2013 18:13:18 pm
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Forum: 'The Water Cooler' - A relaxing and FUN place to let off some steam ...... Topic: A Euro and Dollar collapse. |
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Posted: Sun May 12, 2013 15:23:56 pm
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| I have been reading an article of interest and I must admit, I don't fully understand it. I know there is at least one economist that is a member of this board, and I would assume there would be an accountant here as well. Perhaps either could explain: What would happen to our national currencies i... |
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Forum: Roll Call -- This Thread MUST be your *FIRST* Port Of Call here! Topic: Hello All NEW Members - please briefly introduce yourself! |
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Posted: Sun May 12, 2013 14:44:51 pm
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| To tapstamps: Hello Tom, welcome to the nuthouse :D I hope you're having a lot of fun at the expo. A small tip from another technosaur, just do what the grandkids do - click on everything and see what happens. If you need to get back to the home page, hit the logo at the top and bottom of every page... |
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Forum: 'The Water Cooler' - A relaxing and FUN place to let off some steam ...... Topic: It's Mother's Day in Australia. |
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Posted: Sun May 12, 2013 14:25:27 pm
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I had a list of things I thought I'd like to do today.....yup! not one of them done
This is a "paddling" day - just cruising from one thing to another. Oh, wait. Just like every other day  |
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Forum: Bored with life or work? THIS is the *FUN* place to be! Topic: REALLY classy insults |
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Posted: Sun May 12, 2013 11:34:44 am
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genestach wrote: If your brains were dynamite, you wouldn't have enough to blow yourself up.
I have a feeling this one comes from the earlier (c.1850-60 era);
"If your brains were gunpowder, you wouldn't have enough to lift your hat." |
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Forum: Bored with life or work? THIS is the *FUN* place to be! Topic: REALLY classy insults |
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Posted: Sun May 12, 2013 08:16:09 am
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| "The Laboratory just called; your brain's ready." |
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Forum: 'The Water Cooler' - A relaxing and FUN place to let off some steam ...... Topic: Timelapse of the Earth over the last 30 years |
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Posted: Sun May 12, 2013 08:05:43 am
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Forum: Discuss stamps - and *anything* at ALL happening with stamps Topic: "World Stamp Expo May 2013" Melbourne & Stampboards presence |
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Posted: Sun May 12, 2013 06:06:49 am
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| http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm317/oztionstamps/9-18.jpg Part of the long line to enter at 9.30am Saturday, well after official open time. For those of us there on Friday, this is NOT a "long line" - looks more like bliss, to me! Hopefully by Tuesday things will have settled down a ... |
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Forum: You ask the questions - SOMEONE will have the answers! Topic: How to organize your collection? |
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Posted: Sat May 11, 2013 18:48:31 pm
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| If you click on each of the topics I have highlighted in blue, they will take you to those topics. I do understand how difficult it can be for anyone who does not have English as their first language. I do hope your internet translator works well enough on this website. Unfortunately, I have no Fren... |
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Forum: Roll Call -- This Thread MUST be your *FIRST* Port Of Call here! Topic: Hello All NEW Members - please briefly introduce yourself! |
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Posted: Sat May 11, 2013 17:37:29 pm
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Hi birder2; if you can make it to the A2013, the N.Z. stand apparently has some Ross Dependency items for sale 
Time was when I knew Leongatha rather well...... |
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Forum: You ask the questions - SOMEONE will have the answers! Topic: Australian States numeral postmarks/cancels resource thread |
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Posted: Sat May 11, 2013 17:34:21 pm
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| Premier Postal Auctions. If you click on the "Post Office References" link in my previous post, it will take you directly to their Reference page. |
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Forum: You ask the questions - SOMEONE will have the answers! Topic: Australian States numeral postmarks/cancels resource thread |
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Posted: Sat May 11, 2013 16:08:07 pm
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PPA's online Post Office References will give you the ratings for nearly all Australian cancellations if you subscribe to the service.
From memory, I believe David said it's $45 per year. Well worth the $$ IMHO |
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Forum: You ask the questions - SOMEONE will have the answers! Topic: Australian States numeral postmarks/cancels resource thread |
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Posted: Sat May 11, 2013 14:17:08 pm
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| Anyone up on WA post codes of old towns. Discovered a couple of old mining towns on WA Swan 1905-1912 issued 1/2 d green variety. These are in either blocks or strips of 4. Kookynie 6431 Bullfinch 6486 Tambellup - More south west farming than gold mining. 6320 Broad Arrow 6431 Regarding Micky's KGV... |
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Forum: You ask the questions - SOMEONE will have the answers! Topic: Australian States numeral postmarks/cancels resource thread |
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Posted: Sat May 11, 2013 13:19:07 pm
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Micky wrote:
Micky, That's 1337 of Kinglake. Nice example of late usage - another office which ignored the 'cease & desist' notices. |
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Forum: You ask the questions - SOMEONE will have the answers! Topic: How to organize your collection? |
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Posted: Sat May 11, 2013 09:03:46 am
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| By using the SEARCH function, I came up with four threads on this very question: Help with Organizing a Collection, any thoughts? Organizing your Stamp Collection Question Concerning Organizing Inherited Collection Organizing and displaying a cancel collection? Perhaps these can give you some though... |
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Forum: Discuss stamps - and *anything* at ALL happening with stamps Topic: "World Stamp Expo May 2013" Melbourne & Stampboards presence |
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Posted: Fri May 10, 2013 19:46:09 pm
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| Awwww shucks. I missed out on my picture being taken, again :lol: :lol: :lol: Hopefully I'll be able to spend a bit more time there on Tuesday. Today was absolutely crazy - AP didn't have a clue. The queue for purchases from Australia Post, at one point, stretched to within touching distance of the ... |
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Forum: NO question is too basic or silly - you ask - we WILL help you with it! Topic: New Zealand 1000 Pounds Arms Revenue - is it fake or real? |
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Posted: Thu May 09, 2013 20:17:47 pm
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Forum: NO question is too basic or silly - you ask - we WILL help you with it! Topic: 'Ask the Grumpy Old Men's Club A Question' thread. |
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Posted: Thu May 09, 2013 20:13:50 pm
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| If Blinky Bill happens to be at A2013 tomorrow afternoon before 2pm, he'll be in for a little surprise |
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Forum: Discuss stamps - and *anything* at ALL happening with stamps Topic: "World Stamp Expo May 2013" Melbourne & Stampboards presence |
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Posted: Thu May 09, 2013 20:11:40 pm
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| I'll bring 10-20 meters down tomorrow morning. Should be there approx. 11.30 am |
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Forum: Discuss stamps - and *anything* at ALL happening with stamps Topic: "World Stamp Expo May 2013" Melbourne & Stampboards presence |
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Posted: Thu May 09, 2013 20:05:35 pm
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| How many meters is "a few"? |
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Forum: Roll Call -- This Thread MUST be your *FIRST* Port Of Call here! Topic: THANK YOU to the Avatar Fairy! |
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Posted: Thu May 09, 2013 19:31:46 pm
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| In all honesty..I do not think I could ever change my avatar. I wear it with a sense of pride and would miss it if were ever gone. Thank's Avatar Fairy. :D :D :D I totally agree with Frank. I can still remember the trepidation I felt when I finally became a member here, on my very first online chat... |
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Forum: 'The Water Cooler' - A relaxing and FUN place to let off some steam ...... Topic: Official AFL 2013 Tipping Contest is Here. $550 of PRIZES! |
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Posted: Thu May 09, 2013 18:52:57 pm
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| Round 7 Friday, 10 May Geelong vs. Essendon Saturday, Port Adelaide vs. Richmond Brisbane Lions vs. West Coast Western Bulldogs vs. North Melbourne Fremantle vs. Collingwood Hawthorn vs. Sydney Sunday, 12 May (1:10 pm) Greater Western Sydney vs. Adelaide Melbourne vs. Gold Coast Monday, 13 May St Ki... |
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Forum: You ask the questions - SOMEONE will have the answers! Topic: Australian States numeral postmarks/cancels resource thread |
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Posted: Thu May 09, 2013 06:07:08 am
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| Bunge's nailed them very well. #2 is Richmond South's 753 #3 is 245 - poor copy, but better than none :D #7 is 1211, Nhill's 2nd duplex. #8 is Drummartin's 1477. Retroreveal would show it up better. #9 is Hillside's 1728. Bunge's comment regarding the bars is worth remembering for many of the 1600-2... |
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Forum: Roll Call -- This Thread MUST be your *FIRST* Port Of Call here! Topic: Hello All NEW Members - please briefly introduce yourself! |
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Posted: Mon May 06, 2013 20:29:53 pm
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Welcome to the board, Michael
Please take the time to have a wander around the playground, and check out the RULES which can help you understand how we work here.
The following search might be of some interest to you; queensland cancellations |
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Forum: Discuss stamps - and *anything* at ALL happening with stamps Topic: Unusual Street Addresses |
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Posted: Mon May 06, 2013 20:09:37 pm
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My favourite address on a cover is to;
Solicitor
Colac
Admittedly, the cover is dated in the 1870s  |
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Forum: 'The Water Cooler' - A relaxing and FUN place to let off some steam ...... Topic: Different weekly food shopping from around the world |
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Posted: Mon May 06, 2013 16:27:51 pm
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Must admit, for my money, the Egyptian spread looks nice - apart from the soft drink.
It does seem to emphasize the point that the "wealthier" the country; the poorer the dietary habits  |
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Forum: 'The Water Cooler' - A relaxing and FUN place to let off some steam ...... Topic: Telstra Australia now accepts Paypal |
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Posted: Mon May 06, 2013 07:53:55 am
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| I know we knock paypal but when I have to send money to associates overseas they are a fraction of the cost of my bank. Which flight booking agency use them, mcgooley? I agree paypal does have the advantage of being "borderless". I've been using Webjet for several years, and it was only y... |
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Forum: Roll Call -- This Thread MUST be your *FIRST* Port Of Call here! Topic: Hello All NEW Members - please briefly introduce yourself! |
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Posted: Mon May 06, 2013 07:45:01 am
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| Hello, Extremely sorry for posting this here. I am new to this forum and seriously looking for some guidance on how to use this forum. I read the other threads but somehow could not find out few basic things like: 1 - How can I contact a specific member? 2 - How to locate specific country members l... |
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Forum: 'The Water Cooler' - A relaxing and FUN place to let off some steam ...... Topic: Telstra Australia now accepts Paypal |
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Posted: Sun May 05, 2013 18:46:00 pm
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| I have just learned that the internet flight booking agency I often deal with has added preypal (praypal :roll: ) to their list of payment options. It seems to be a recent innovation, as they are using discounts to entice people to utilize this method of payment.... Welcome to the cashless society :? |
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Forum: Roll Call -- This Thread MUST be your *FIRST* Port Of Call here! Topic: Hello All NEW Members - please briefly introduce yourself! |
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Posted: Sun May 05, 2013 09:09:32 am
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Hello Michael, welcome to the playground
You're in excellent company, as many of us wouldn't dream of calling ourselves 'experts'; we're here to have some fun and learn along the way.
(I have heard of another Albert and Victoria who started a rather impressive lineage  ) |
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