Aust Post's $100 prize for the Month's most helpful tip/post

AMark · **Posted:** Tue Nov 22, 2011 07:47:18 am

Hello.

This month I would like to nominate norvic, for assisting everyone with their Great Britain queries and providing information about the British scene.

Here are just a few examples:

GB: Through rain, and flood ... 1938 style

GB 2012: Kings & Queens, the House of Windsor

GB 2012: Diamond Jubilee MS & definitives

GB Greetings booklet, missing silver, Queen's Head

GB 2012: Year of the Dragon - 1st of 12???

Freedom of Information blackout hides Post & Go machines

Also a free offer of Stanley Gibbons Stamps of the World, country pages.

FREE? Stanley Gibbons Stamps of the World, country pages

Cheers!

muruk · **Posted:** Wed Nov 30, 2011 20:13:22 pm

I would like to nominate Jacob's "Stamps I have received from Stampboard members" thread.

http://www.stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=22899

Great effort by a junior member ... 10 pages of posts, heaps of views, and a substantial following.

A motivating thread enjoyed by many members.

Global Administrator · **Posted:** Mon Dec 05, 2011 16:15:48 pm

Close voting this month, and by a whisker norvic from Norfolk UK, is the winner for the month of November!

Some great threads there, and a lot of inside the British PO info, members would otherwise not be privy too.

Congratulations, and please contact me re your prize.

Commiserations to young Jacob, in a tight contest, but I notice he won this time last year, and already has HIS 100 carat Blue Diamond prize above his avatar.

I am sure he'll get nominated again in future - and let's get the nominations in for DECEMBER folks, as being the Xmas/New Year month, we all get other things on our mind as December progresses.

Glen

drvvr · **Posted:** Mon Dec 05, 2011 16:28:21 pm

Congrats NORVIC...

tallanent · **Posted:** Mon Dec 05, 2011 19:14:02 pm

Congratulations Ian ....
Well deserved ...

ALLAN

MargoZ · **Posted:** Mon Dec 05, 2011 19:26:44 pm

Congratulations and thanks Norvic for all of your contributions to the Stampboards community.

gringo · **Posted:** Mon Dec 05, 2011 19:27:44 pm

'Goodonya' Norvic, well done :wink:

Wolfgang · **Posted:** Mon Dec 05, 2011 19:31:19 pm

CONGRATS NORVIC!

KevinHedley · **Posted:** Mon Dec 05, 2011 19:57:27 pm

Well done norvic

gavin-h · **Posted:** Mon Dec 05, 2011 23:43:46 pm

Well done, Ian...

...you even got me paying a passing interest in GB stamps :shock:

alyn · **Posted:** Tue Dec 06, 2011 00:57:11 am

Congratulations Ian, well deserved.

AMark · **Posted:** Tue Dec 06, 2011 05:49:58 am

Congratulations norvic.

Cheers!

Jacob · **Posted:** Tue Dec 06, 2011 06:19:47 am

Jacob here.
CONGRATS NORVIC!

Well done :!:

A worthy winner.

nigelc · **Posted:** Tue Dec 06, 2011 07:42:38 am

Congratulations Ian!

bathurst stamper · **Posted:** Tue Dec 06, 2011 17:30:02 pm

I'd like to nominate tallanent (Allan) for his post in the thread "Can anyone assist with Ireland-Scotland 1814 rate markings?" which is here:

http://www.stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=29&t=32699

His excellent analysis of the rates of an early 19th century letter from Ireland to Scotland added much knowledge to the board for this usually very complicated subject.

Cheers,

Robert

MargoZ · **Posted:** Mon Dec 19, 2011 09:14:42 am

Flying Tiger

USA 2¢ Washington stamp type of 1922-1938 discussion thread
http://www.stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=21571

Lots of fascinating information here on so many aspects of the stamp including the Mail-o-Meter machine. Who needs to watch "Going Postal" ?

The thread has been about for a while but Jay has been updating it recently and looks to have made some 'converts'.

norvic · **Posted:** Fri Dec 23, 2011 00:55:51 am

Somewhat belatedly I would like to thank those who nominated and voted for my being the winner for November: talk about blinkered, I hadn't even noticed that the slogan against my avatar had changed and I've changed the avatar this month!

Glen prompted me today, and said he thought I would have noticed. Well I hadn't, and I am very pleased. There is nothing quite as satisfying as being lauded by ones peers, it is very humbling in fact - and you don't see the words 'Norvic' or 'Ian Billings' and 'humble' on the same page very often, let alone in the same sentence.

So thank you again for the initial nomination AMark, and for the congratulations from other members. Keep reading, there is plenty more to come.

This seems as good a place as any to send my year-end greetings for those who won't see them on our home page.

MERRY CHRISTMAS & A HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Our offices will be closed from Thursday 22 December to Tuesday 3 January.
At this time we remember those who are no longer with us, and enjoy the company of the family and friends that we have.
We hope our customers and readers - not always the same - will be with your family and friends as well.

drvvr · **Posted:** Fri Dec 23, 2011 04:50:50 am

I would like to nominate this thread for this month....

http://stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=33059

Stamp Image Bursting software

A nice thread and a great tool for philatelists once it is refined and released..

Keep up the great work jadrake....

norvic · **Posted:** Fri Dec 23, 2011 06:15:31 am

I agree absolutely. The idea is impressive, and when tested and completed it will be of immense benefit to us all.

AMark · **Posted:** Sat Dec 24, 2011 05:58:10 am

Hello.

I would like to nominate Allanswood for his thread, An unusual GB Penny Black Cover - mailed twice.
The thread shows a wonderful example of undiscovered postal history but, also it displays the great power of knowledge of the Strampboards community.

Cheers!

fromdownunder · **Posted:** Sat Jan 07, 2012 08:35:01 am

These are the nominations for December, and are now being considerated by the Moderator Group. Congratulations to all the nominees.

tallanent
Can anyone assist with Ireland-Scotland 1814 rate markings?
http://www.stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=29&t=32699

Flying Tiger
USA 2¢ Washington stamp type of 1922-1938 discussion thread
http://www.stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=21571

jadrake
Stamp Image Bursting software
http://stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=33059

Allanswood
An unusual GB Penny Black Cover - mailed twice.
http://www.stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=33228

Nominations for January are now called for.

Norm

nigelc · **Posted:** Sat Jan 07, 2012 09:04:45 am

I nominate the following topic which I've found fascinating:

petercollects0
1962 World Tour
http://www.stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=707

1962 A Cover a Day - 50 years on
http://www.stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=33479

gavin-h · **Posted:** Tue Jan 10, 2012 06:38:06 am

Congratulations to December's winner:

Flying Tiger
USA 2¢ Washington stamp type of 1922-1938 discussion thread
http://www.stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=21571

As usual, some great threads were nominated, and it was not an easy decision, but this one won out comfortably in the end.

Flying Tiger, please contact Glen about your your prize.

Commiserations to other nominees - you never know, you might be nominated again. Let's get some nominations in for January.

And thanks must go to Australia Post for providing the great prizes month in month out for this. :idea:

drvvr · **Posted:** Tue Jan 10, 2012 06:48:31 am

Congrats Flyingtiger....

AMark · **Posted:** Tue Jan 10, 2012 06:51:41 am

Congratulations Flying Tiger.

Cheers!

norvic · **Posted:** Tue Jan 10, 2012 07:04:33 am

Congratulations Flyingtiger - well done!!

Wolfgang · **Posted:** Tue Jan 10, 2012 07:16:06 am

Congrats Flying Tiger
a very interesting thread!

Flying Tiger · **Posted:** Wed Jan 11, 2012 06:42:37 am

Well this is a most unexpected yet pleasant suprise. Thank you Margo for my nomination and also a thank you to Glen and the others who voted for me.

Again Thanks!

alyn · **Posted:** Wed Jan 11, 2012 08:25:42 am

Congratulations Flying Tiger.

fromdownunder · **Posted:** Wed Jan 11, 2012 12:55:27 pm

My nomination for January is for Rein for his incredibly detailed work and analysis on the following thread:

Rein

Multi-million Euro postal stamp fraud in the Netherlands?

viewtopic.php?f=13&t=33419&start=50

This is classic Stampboards stuff. Investigative reporting, great detailed, almost forensic evidence, and a damn good read.

Norm

Brummie · **Posted:** Wed Jan 11, 2012 15:10:59 pm

CONGRATULATIONS Flying Tiger! Well deserved.

Lakatoi 4 · **Posted:** Wed Jan 11, 2012 17:12:05 pm

Congrats Flying Tiger, a well deserved win for an excellent topic

figmente · **Posted:** Tue Jan 24, 2012 10:55:50 am

Re-nomination for January - Jadrake - Stamp Bursting Software.

drvvr · **Posted:** Tue Jan 24, 2012 14:37:52 pm

Renominating jadrake... Excellent software given free to use to stampboarders. Makes life easier for stamp collectors. Not to forget that he kept working on it through Christmas holidays

vekenone · **Posted:** Tue Jan 24, 2012 19:10:50 pm

I also would like to nominate Jadrake for his innovative software.

Not only for his creative inventiveness, but also that he is making it accessable to all.

That is very generous.

I notice that he has quite a few Stampboarders interested in the program.

He is being very open to constructive criticism and welcomes suggestions from fellow collectors.

Alastair · **Posted:** Wed Jan 25, 2012 02:20:19 am

My vote goes to jadrake too, for the image bursting software.

Lakatoi 4 · **Posted:** Sat Jan 28, 2012 20:36:26 pm

A nomination from me for Jadrake for his Stamp Image Bursting software as seen here:

http://www.stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=33059&start=50

My nomination is because the software works and he irons out any small bugs procatively and immediately and also because he is selflessly providing this free for collectors.

Now for his next challenge - to use his skills to develop software that can improve a scan of the rear of a stamp and enhance the watermarks so they are actually readable. For that I would pay good dollars (as I'm sure most collectors would) :!:

Well done Jadrake

KevinHedley · **Posted:** Mon Feb 06, 2012 19:17:57 pm

These are the January nominations for the most helpful tip/post. Well done to the nominees and thanks for the nominations. The Volunteer Moderation Panel will now consider the options.

jadrake
Stamp Image Bursting software
http://stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=33059
nominated by figmente, dvvr, vekenone, Alastair and Lakatoi4,

petercollects0
1962 World Tour
http://www.stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=707

1962 A Cover a Day - 50 years on
http://www.stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=33479
nominated by nigelc

Rein
Multi-million Euro postal stamp fraud in the Netherlands?
viewtopic.php?f=13&t=33419&start=50
nominated by fromdownunder

MargoZ · **Posted:** Thu Feb 09, 2012 01:49:39 am

Three great nominations to start off the new year and the closest of competition with only a vote or two between each contender.

Congratulations to January's winner:

Jadrake
Stamp Image Bursting software
http://stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=33059
nominated by figmente, dvvr, vekenone, Alastair and Lakatoi4,

Jadrake, please contact Glen about your your prize.

Thanks to Australia Post for their continuing support of Stampboards 'Thread of the month' in 2012.

Cheers
Margo

ivqii · **Posted:** Thu Feb 09, 2012 01:52:54 am

VERY well deserved

drvvr · **Posted:** Thu Feb 09, 2012 05:06:20 am

Congrats Jadrake... A worthy winner... And an excellent software.

Wolfgang · **Posted:** Thu Feb 09, 2012 05:41:11 am

CONGRATS Jadrake!

AMark · **Posted:** Thu Feb 09, 2012 06:31:35 am

Congratulations jadrake.

Brummie · **Posted:** Thu Feb 09, 2012 06:56:12 am

CONGRATULATIONS JADRAKE!

vekenone · **Posted:** Thu Feb 09, 2012 17:32:16 pm

I too congratulate you Jadrake.

A very worthy winner.

uncadonego · **Posted:** Thu Feb 09, 2012 20:42:42 pm

Good job, jadrake.

alyn · **Posted:** Fri Feb 10, 2012 23:32:17 pm

Congratulations Jadrake, well deserved for your hard work.

rolcora · **Posted:** Sat Feb 11, 2012 23:44:19 pm

Congratulations, Jason... and thanks too for a wonderful piece of software which has been of great help to me.

Warm regards

jadrake · **Posted:** Tue Feb 14, 2012 14:53:32 pm

Thanks everyone! I appreciate the honor and was glad to finally bring a piece of software to the open source community that many have found useful!

-Jason

AMark · **Posted:** Wed Feb 29, 2012 06:07:23 am

Hello.

I would like to nominate Rein, once again, for the work he has put into the Multi-million Euro postal stamp fraud in the Netherlands?

Also, here is another informative thread that Rein has started and is working on.
British Commonwealth watermarks overlooked!!!

Cheers!


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