"World Stamp Expo May 2013" Melbourne & Stampboards presence
Moderator: Volunteer Moderator Team
- Throgmorton
- PLATINUM Star Serious Stamp Poster
- Posts: 403
- Joined: 17 Oct 2010 16:19
- Location: Western Australia
Re: "World Stamp Expo May 2013" Melbourne & Stampboards pres
Have a great time at the exhibition one and all!
Wish I was there but alas, no.
All the best,
Paul
Wish I was there but alas, no.
All the best,
Paul
Collecting interests: Commercially used Roos, WA Colonial & State and *newly rekindled* pre-decimal WA postmarks
- Tassie_Stamps
- I was online for Post Number 3 MILLION!
- Posts: 9697
- Joined: 06 Oct 2007 21:19
- Location: Tasmania
Re: "World Stamp Expo May 2013" Melbourne & Stampboards pres
Where is the Stampboards stand?
- MargoZ
- WINNER! Stampboards Poster Of The Month
- Posts: 18257
- Joined: 01 Apr 2007 23:53
- Location: Sydney Australia
Re: "World Stamp Expo May 2013" Melbourne & Stampboards pres
Collectors corner - right adjacent to the Court Of Honour - Royal Collection Exhibition, 8)
- LJG
- GOLD Star Super Posting Stampboarder!
- Posts: 333
- Joined: 07 Nov 2009 19:35
- Location: Canberra, Australia
Re: "World Stamp Expo May 2013" Melbourne & Stampboards pres
Looking forward to attending the event sometime this weekend. I have to be in Melbourne on Monday for a meeting, so have taken the opportunity to come down for the weekend with my wife and spend some time at the exhibition - coincidentally my first ever! I have never even seen a frame in real life so I go in with no expectations and an open mind to what this event will contain.
Will ensure I swing by the stanpboards stand and say g'day!
Luke
Will ensure I swing by the stanpboards stand and say g'day!
Luke
- MargoZ
- WINNER! Stampboards Poster Of The Month
- Posts: 18257
- Joined: 01 Apr 2007 23:53
- Location: Sydney Australia
Re: "World Stamp Expo May 2013" Melbourne & Stampboards pres
Tassie- towards the back of the building on the right- come and say hello.
CaminhoAust, Scotsmanabroad, PeeVee, Traralgon, MichaelCCD, dwhopper all here at the moment and lots of people dropping by!
CaminhoAust, Scotsmanabroad, PeeVee, Traralgon, MichaelCCD, dwhopper all here at the moment and lots of people dropping by!
- MargoZ
- WINNER! Stampboards Poster Of The Month
- Posts: 18257
- Joined: 01 Apr 2007 23:53
- Location: Sydney Australia
Re: "World Stamp Expo May 2013" Melbourne & Stampboards pres
Some more pictures from this morning:
PeeVee, Scotsman Abroad, Traralgon3844, CaminhoAUS, Capetriangle, Margoz
- pookie9121
- RED Shooting Star Posting LEGEND!
- Posts: 1953
- Joined: 28 Jul 2011 06:50
- Location: Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Re: "World Stamp Expo May 2013" Melbourne & Stampboards pres
More pictures!!!! 8)
Cheers,
Erik
Cheers,
Erik
Enjoy every minute
- Brummie
- I was online for Post Number 4 MILLION!
- Posts: 19017
- Joined: 04 Jan 2009 00:02
- Location: Sydney, Australia
Re: "World Stamp Expo May 2013" Melbourne & Stampboards pres
I only know Scotsman and traralgon3844.....WAVING TO YOU!
- mcgooley
- I was online for Post Number 4 MILLION!
- Posts: 5524
- Joined: 07 Oct 2008 21:19
- Location: Outside Geelong, Australia
Re: "World Stamp Expo May 2013" Melbourne & Stampboards pres
Awwww shucks. I missed out on my picture being taken, again
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 far end of the hall; with only 4 check-outs
I owe BigSaint an enormous vote of thanks for manfully holding his post in the line for nearly TWO HOURS to purchase his bounty, and a couple of things for me while I was butterflying off on another matter At least one very well-deserved cup of coffee is due. A pity about the postmark counter
Far, FAR, too many people, and things, to see in just one day.
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 far end of the hall; with only 4 check-outs
I owe BigSaint an enormous vote of thanks for manfully holding his post in the line for nearly TWO HOURS to purchase his bounty, and a couple of things for me while I was butterflying off on another matter At least one very well-deserved cup of coffee is due. A pity about the postmark counter
Far, FAR, too many people, and things, to see in just one day.
FORESTS OLD, PASTURES NEW
"Truth is stranger than Fiction, but that is because Fiction is obliged to stick to possibilities; Truth isn't." MARK TWAIN
- chippin
- BLUE Shooting Star Posting GURU!!
- Posts: 858
- Joined: 08 Jun 2009 21:35
- Location: North of England, UK
Re: "World Stamp Expo May 2013" Melbourne & Stampboards pres
That's "chippin" and "Mrs chippin" mid picture.GlenStephens wrote: First photo from our stand.
Great to meet up with some of you there first thing today.
As no one responded to our question about attending the MCG on Saturday night I have just booked 2 tickets on line. There are a few left up in the seats where oxygen is supplied on demand. I guess we will need to work the rules out as we go along!
Cheers
chippin
- joelk
- WINNER! Stampboards Poster Of The Month
- Posts: 14136
- Joined: 26 Apr 2010 04:13
- Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Re: "World Stamp Expo May 2013" Melbourne & Stampboards pres
It looks great! I look forward to seeing you all tomorrow!
Cheers,
Joel.
Cheers,
Joel.
- bazza4338
- Sadly departed RIP. Greatly missed here
- Posts: 122442
- Joined: 12 Dec 2009 16:50
- Location: Korumburra Vic. Australia
Re: "World Stamp Expo May 2013" Melbourne & Stampboards pres
Good Luck!chippin wrote: As no one responded to our question about attending the MCG on Saturday night I have just booked 2 tickets on line. There are a few left up in the seats where oxygen is supplied on demand. I guess we will need to work the rules out as we go along!
Cheers
chippin
"Rule Number 1" for the players is "Come off the ground alive with all limbs intact. Plus Head and any other important bits and pieces."
And, if memory serves me right when I took a Brit and his wife to the Footy 20 years ago, they were stunned that you could get a beer (frigidly cold as all beer should be!) and something to eat at the ground.
- PeterS
- Sadly departed RIP. Greatly missed here
- Posts: 15369
- Joined: 07 Nov 2007 14:00
- Location: Melbourne
Re: "World Stamp Expo May 2013" Melbourne & Stampboards pres
I was there but couldn't get across to the stand. I was filling some requests at the RM Post+go machines. Should I say, I was TRYING to do so. Of the 2 machines, only one was working initially and that had to be rebooted after EVERY transaction (internet problems).mcgooley wrote:Awwww shucks. I missed out on my picture being taken, again
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 far end of the hall; with only 4 check-outs
I owe BigSaint an enormous vote of thanks for manfully holding his post in the line for nearly TWO HOURS to purchase his bounty, and a couple of things for me while I was butterflying off on another matter At least one very well-deserved cup of coffee is due. A pity about the postmark counter
Far, FAR, too many people, and things, to see in just one day.
Finally, the second machine was brought on line. I filled part of the requests from members here, then felt obliged to let the queue that was forming move along a bit.
Before I could have another go I got an urgent call from my Granddaughter's school and had to dash off.
I will be returning on Monday and, probably, most other days next week.
Peter
Hawthorn - AFL Premiers 1961, 1971, 1976, 1978, 1983, 1986, 1988, 1989, 1991, 2008, 2013, 2014, 2015
Hawthorn - AFL Premiers 1961, 1971, 1976, 1978, 1983, 1986, 1988, 1989, 1991, 2008, 2013, 2014, 2015
- ScotsmanAbroad
- I was online for our Birthday Number 5!
- Posts: 3193
- Joined: 17 May 2008 19:18
- Location: Busan, South Korea
Re: "World Stamp Expo May 2013" Melbourne & Stampboards pres
First pics from the Expo from me.
It's good to shoot the breeze with like-minded people.
- ScotsmanAbroad
- I was online for our Birthday Number 5!
- Posts: 3193
- Joined: 17 May 2008 19:18
- Location: Busan, South Korea
Re: "World Stamp Expo May 2013" Melbourne & Stampboards pres
Stampboards stand
PeeVee and Glen behind the counter, ScotsmanAbroad's virtual album on the screen
PeeVee and Glen behind the counter, ScotsmanAbroad's virtual album on the screen
It's good to shoot the breeze with like-minded people.
- ScotsmanAbroad
- I was online for our Birthday Number 5!
- Posts: 3193
- Joined: 17 May 2008 19:18
- Location: Busan, South Korea
Re: "World Stamp Expo May 2013" Melbourne & Stampboards pres
Here is Stampboard member OPKedia's exhibit. I'll try to take more, but it is not easy to get good shots with the reflection from the screen covering the display.
It's good to shoot the breeze with like-minded people.
- ScotsmanAbroad
- I was online for our Birthday Number 5!
- Posts: 3193
- Joined: 17 May 2008 19:18
- Location: Busan, South Korea
Re: "World Stamp Expo May 2013" Melbourne & Stampboards pres
Another Stampboards member exhibit....this time Crosscrescent
It's good to shoot the breeze with like-minded people.
- Kaygeevee
- WINNER! Stampboards Poster Of The Month
- Posts: 1063
- Joined: 13 Jul 2007 15:43
- Location: Melbourne, Victoria
Re: "World Stamp Expo May 2013" Melbourne & Stampboards pres
Hi All,
Looks to be a great show so far.
Show opened at noon.
I went outside at 12.20pm and could not believe how long the Queue was, so I went to the end of the Queue and paced it out, 140 paces long, and I'm 6' 3" tall so they were not short paces.
I think that they all wanted to check out the Stampboards counter.
Best regards David
Looks to be a great show so far.
Show opened at noon.
I went outside at 12.20pm and could not believe how long the Queue was, so I went to the end of the Queue and paced it out, 140 paces long, and I'm 6' 3" tall so they were not short paces.
I think that they all wanted to check out the Stampboards counter.
Best regards David
- ScotsmanAbroad
- I was online for our Birthday Number 5!
- Posts: 3193
- Joined: 17 May 2008 19:18
- Location: Busan, South Korea
Re: "World Stamp Expo May 2013" Melbourne & Stampboards pres
In 1913, I wonder if the people who came up with idea for a stamp with a kangaroo and a map of Australia, would have dreamed that in 2013 there would be people coming from all over the world to celebrate them.
Here's what it's all about....
Here's what it's all about....
It's good to shoot the breeze with like-minded people.
- warm
- Founder Member Joined April 2007
- Posts: 2447
- Joined: 18 Apr 2007 10:11
- Location: Sydney, Australia
Re: "World Stamp Expo May 2013" Melbourne & Stampboards pres
Hi Mr & Mrs Cchippin wrote:As no one responded to our question about attending the MCG on Saturday night I have just booked 2 tickets on line. There are a few left up in the seats where oxygen is supplied on demand. I guess we will need to work the rules out as we go along!
Cheers
chippin
Sorry I cannot personally get there — it would be good to 'press the flesh'.
Not only will you need oxygen be careful of nose bleed with the altitude. You will want the red and white team to kick more goals than the other one. Enjoy it, much more exciting than soccer and more scoring.
Have a great stay.
Tony W
Last edited by warm on 10 May 2013 22:55, edited 1 time in total.
- ScotsmanAbroad
- I was online for our Birthday Number 5!
- Posts: 3193
- Joined: 17 May 2008 19:18
- Location: Busan, South Korea
Re: "World Stamp Expo May 2013" Melbourne & Stampboards pres
For those with a smartphone or tablet, you can download a World Stamp Expo app from Google Play or Apple App store.
I've just downloaded it, and I think it's pretty good. You can use it to find out about exhibits whether you're at the expo or not. I think it's a world's first for a stamp show!
I've just downloaded it, and I think it's pretty good. You can use it to find out about exhibits whether you're at the expo or not. I think it's a world's first for a stamp show!
It's good to shoot the breeze with like-minded people.
- gmoney
- I was online for post number TEN MILLION!
- Posts: 6435
- Joined: 14 Jun 2007 20:15
- Location: Maryborough, Victoria. Australia
Re: "World Stamp Expo May 2013" Melbourne & Stampboards pres
Thanks Margo, unfortunately things are not in good shape with my back and travel down to Melbourne for the weekend is out of the question, had planned on going to the football as well, but I am going to be stuck laid up at home instead.MargoZ wrote:Sorry to hear about your back, John- here's hoping the therapist can get you into shape to attend!
Hope everyone has a great time at the Expo and am really sorry that I won't get to meet up with you all.
John
- opkedia52
- AQUA Shooting Star Board ADDICT!
- Posts: 698
- Joined: 08 Feb 2010 14:26
- Location: Indore, INDIA
Re: "World Stamp Expo May 2013" Melbourne & Stampboards pres
ScotsmanAbroad wrote:Here is Stampboard member OPKedia's exhibit. I'll try to take more, but it is not easy to get good shots with the reflection from the screen covering the display.
Thank you Scotman for all the efforts & pain to put my exhibit online.
Opkedia
- Brummie
- I was online for Post Number 4 MILLION!
- Posts: 19017
- Joined: 04 Jan 2009 00:02
- Location: Sydney, Australia
Re: "World Stamp Expo May 2013" Melbourne & Stampboards pres
What would we do without your photos ScotsmanAbroad Thanks for sharing with us as it feels like we aren't missing everything looking at your snaps, please keep it up .
- warm
- Founder Member Joined April 2007
- Posts: 2447
- Joined: 18 Apr 2007 10:11
- Location: Sydney, Australia
Re: "World Stamp Expo May 2013" Melbourne & Stampboards pres
Hear Hear.Brummie wrote:What would we do without your photos ScotsmanAbroad Thanks for sharing with us as it feels like we aren't missing everything looking at your snaps, please keep it up .
Yes much appreciated.
tony
- PeterS
- Sadly departed RIP. Greatly missed here
- Posts: 15369
- Joined: 07 Nov 2007 14:00
- Location: Melbourne
Re: "World Stamp Expo May 2013" Melbourne & Stampboards pres
Here you go Tony, close to your heart I think.
Machine A3 looked good. Pity it didn't work at that point.
Machine A3 looked good. Pity it didn't work at that point.
Peter
Hawthorn - AFL Premiers 1961, 1971, 1976, 1978, 1983, 1986, 1988, 1989, 1991, 2008, 2013, 2014, 2015
Hawthorn - AFL Premiers 1961, 1971, 1976, 1978, 1983, 1986, 1988, 1989, 1991, 2008, 2013, 2014, 2015
- PeterS
- Sadly departed RIP. Greatly missed here
- Posts: 15369
- Joined: 07 Nov 2007 14:00
- Location: Melbourne
Re: "World Stamp Expo May 2013" Melbourne & Stampboards pres
This is the plaque acknowledging the World Heritage listing of the Exhibition Building and it's surrounding gardens (which looked very pleasant in the unseasonably warm weather today).
Peter
Hawthorn - AFL Premiers 1961, 1971, 1976, 1978, 1983, 1986, 1988, 1989, 1991, 2008, 2013, 2014, 2015
Hawthorn - AFL Premiers 1961, 1971, 1976, 1978, 1983, 1986, 1988, 1989, 1991, 2008, 2013, 2014, 2015
- warm
- Founder Member Joined April 2007
- Posts: 2447
- Joined: 18 Apr 2007 10:11
- Location: Sydney, Australia
Re: "World Stamp Expo May 2013" Melbourne & Stampboards pres
[quote="PeterS"]Here you go Tony, close to your heart I think.
Machine A3 looked good. Pity it didn't work at that point.
Thanks Peter.
The modern digital cash cows.
ta
Tony
Machine A3 looked good. Pity it didn't work at that point.
Thanks Peter.
The modern digital cash cows.
ta
Tony
- Tassie_Stamps
- I was online for Post Number 3 MILLION!
- Posts: 9697
- Joined: 06 Oct 2007 21:19
- Location: Tasmania
Re: "World Stamp Expo May 2013" Melbourne & Stampboards pres
Great looking machines - would be useful if they worked occasionally
- Allanswood
- WINNER! Stampboards Poster Of The Month
- Posts: 17120
- Joined: 02 Dec 2009 11:59
- Location: Goulburn NSW Australia
Re: "World Stamp Expo May 2013" Melbourne & Stampboards pres
Welcome back to the 80's retro design studio.
Greg - Looking for Goulburn Australia Cancels and Grangemouth Scotland Cancels and Covers
Member of the S.T.A.M.P Club for Slightly Twisted And Mad Philatelists - Motto: "Bring back the lick!"
Member of the S.T.A.M.P Club for Slightly Twisted And Mad Philatelists - Motto: "Bring back the lick!"
- GlenStephens
- I was online for Post Number 4 MILLION!
- Posts: 22672
- Joined: 06 Sep 2005 19:46
- Location: Sunny Sydney .... well Castlecrag to be precise.
- Contact:
Re: "World Stamp Expo May 2013" Melbourne & Stampboards pres
Start of Dinner tonight with Sebastian Delcampe and Miranda from Belgium, at a European niche Restaurant where one of the dishes was Roasted Pig's Ears. (Delicious they really were!)
They have kindly agreed to host the question and answer session about their huge website at our Sunday meeting at 2.15pm.
There 52 MILLION lots for sale up there now!
https://www.delcampe.net/main.php?language=E&affiliate=stampb ... df91e6079d
They have kindly agreed to host the question and answer session about their huge website at our Sunday meeting at 2.15pm.
There 52 MILLION lots for sale up there now!
https://www.delcampe.net/main.php?language=E&affiliate=stampb ... df91e6079d
- MargoZ
- WINNER! Stampboards Poster Of The Month
- Posts: 18257
- Joined: 01 Apr 2007 23:53
- Location: Sydney Australia
Re: "World Stamp Expo May 2013" Melbourne & Stampboards pres
Some more pics from today including a nice one of Electric Chook and Scotsmanabroad having a chat.
- fromdownunder
- Sadly departed RIP. Greatly missed here
- Posts: 36281
- Joined: 23 Apr 2007 15:25
- Location: Lara, Victoria, Australia
Re: "World Stamp Expo May 2013" Melbourne & Stampboards pres
I have been ill for a couple of days now, and left this call until quite late in the hope that I would start feeling better. I simply so not have the energy, even for a one hour train trip and a visit to the show.
I am sorry that I will miss out on meeting so many members either at the show or at tomorrow's meeting, and also missing what sounds like a wonderful event so far. But I am there in spirit, so have fun guys and gals.
Norm
I am sorry that I will miss out on meeting so many members either at the show or at tomorrow's meeting, and also missing what sounds like a wonderful event so far. But I am there in spirit, so have fun guys and gals.
Norm
Against stupidity, the Gods themselves contend in Vain
- ScotsmanAbroad
- I was online for our Birthday Number 5!
- Posts: 3193
- Joined: 17 May 2008 19:18
- Location: Busan, South Korea
Re: "World Stamp Expo May 2013" Melbourne & Stampboards pres
For those going to the Stampboards Dinner at the Imperial Hotel on Sunday night, I can confirm that it is a 15 minute stroll from the Exhibition building (that includes being stopped at crossings 4 times).
Margo insisted that I test the beer to make sure that it was safe/fit for Stampboarders consumption So, duly following orders, I tested a few last night, and can assure everyone that they do have enough beer for Sunday hic
Margo insisted that I test the beer to make sure that it was safe/fit for Stampboarders consumption So, duly following orders, I tested a few last night, and can assure everyone that they do have enough beer for Sunday hic
It's good to shoot the breeze with like-minded people.
- Brummie
- I was online for Post Number 4 MILLION!
- Posts: 19017
- Joined: 04 Jan 2009 00:02
- Location: Sydney, Australia
Re: "World Stamp Expo May 2013" Melbourne & Stampboards pres
WOW! You are FEARLESS!So, duly following orders, I tested a few last night
- PeterS
- Sadly departed RIP. Greatly missed here
- Posts: 15369
- Joined: 07 Nov 2007 14:00
- Location: Melbourne
Re: "World Stamp Expo May 2013" Melbourne & Stampboards pres
Get well soon, Norm. I am sure the result last night can only have helped.fromdownunder wrote:I have been ill for a couple of days now, and left this call until quite late in the hope that I would start feeling better. I simply so not have the energy, even for a one hour train trip and a visit to the show.
I am sorry that I will miss out on meeting so many members either at the show or at tomorrow's meeting, and also missing what sounds like a wonderful event so far. But I am there in spirit, so have fun guys and gals.
Norm
Peter
Hawthorn - AFL Premiers 1961, 1971, 1976, 1978, 1983, 1986, 1988, 1989, 1991, 2008, 2013, 2014, 2015
Hawthorn - AFL Premiers 1961, 1971, 1976, 1978, 1983, 1986, 1988, 1989, 1991, 2008, 2013, 2014, 2015
- Armarantine78
- BLUE Shooting Star Posting GURU!!
- Posts: 819
- Joined: 05 Feb 2010 21:29
Re: "World Stamp Expo May 2013" Melbourne & Stampboards pres
Heading out there this morning. Can't wait! I hope my bank balance survives. Tee hee.
- michaelatcddstamps
- GOLD Star Super Posting Stampboarder!
- Posts: 268
- Joined: 18 Apr 2007 05:57
- Location: Philippines
- Contact:
Re: "World Stamp Expo May 2013" Melbourne & Stampboards pres
Glen, Margo and team, thanks for being there and good to meet so many of you for first time.
If someone still thinking about going I recommend the visit if you can get there. Stampboards "desk" alwasy busy and entertaining.
Well done Glen and Margo and others, enjoy the dinner tonight, sorry cannot be there, and of course enjoy the rest of the Expo.
Best wishes... Michael
If someone still thinking about going I recommend the visit if you can get there. Stampboards "desk" alwasy busy and entertaining.
Well done Glen and Margo and others, enjoy the dinner tonight, sorry cannot be there, and of course enjoy the rest of the Expo.
Best wishes... Michael
Michael - email: cddstamps at gmail.com - web site: cddstamps.com - General philatelic blog: http://cddstamps.blogspot.com - Aviation / Aerophilately blog: http://cddstamps.wordpress.com
- ScotsmanAbroad
- I was online for our Birthday Number 5!
- Posts: 3193
- Joined: 17 May 2008 19:18
- Location: Busan, South Korea
Re: "World Stamp Expo May 2013" Melbourne & Stampboards pres
That's me Brummie....I will boldly go where....where....well wherever there's a beer really!Brummie wrote:WOW! You are FEARLESS!So, duly following orders, I tested a few last night
It's good to shoot the breeze with like-minded people.
- Armarantine78
- BLUE Shooting Star Posting GURU!!
- Posts: 819
- Joined: 05 Feb 2010 21:29
Re: "World Stamp Expo May 2013" Melbourne & Stampboards pres
Sheesh! Lots to read! However, I am upstairs giggling away at a Harry Potter display. I wonder if the judges get the humor. Lol
- Philanthropist
- Sadly departed RIP. Greatly missed here
- Posts: 6169
- Joined: 29 Jul 2008 17:18
- Location: Melbourne
Re: "World Stamp Expo May 2013" Melbourne & Stampboards pres
You could try shouting me a really good red at tomorrow night's dinner.ScotsmanAbroad wrote:That's me Brummie....I will boldly go where....where....well wherever there's a beer really!Brummie wrote:WOW! You are FEARLESS!So, duly following orders, I tested a few last night
i would be pleased to give you a report on it.
- Justin
- RED Shooting Star Posting LEGEND!
- Posts: 1599
- Joined: 04 Jul 2008 14:52
- Location: Kalgoorlie, Western Australia
Re: "World Stamp Expo May 2013" Melbourne & Stampboards pres
Not visiting the show myself, but I've heard that the Aussie personalised stamps at this show may be actual stamps this time (and not just tabs attached to stamps). It sounds like it may be worth the time for anyone visiting who is a collector of Australian stamps to mosey on over & check it out for themselves.
- joelk
- WINNER! Stampboards Poster Of The Month
- Posts: 14136
- Joined: 26 Apr 2010 04:13
- Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Re: "World Stamp Expo May 2013" Melbourne & Stampboards pres
Norm, get well soon! I'm sad you couldn't make it as I was really looking forward to meeting you.fromdownunder wrote:I have been ill for a couple of days now, and left this call until quite late in the hope that I would start feeling better. I simply so not have the energy, even for a one hour train trip and a visit to the show.
I am sorry that I will miss out on meeting so many members either at the show or at tomorrow's meeting, and also missing what sounds like a wonderful event so far. But I am there in spirit, so have fun guys and gals.
Norm
It will have to be for another time, and maybe another place.
I believe the answer is 42.
Take care,
Joel.
- Armarantine78
- BLUE Shooting Star Posting GURU!!
- Posts: 819
- Joined: 05 Feb 2010 21:29
Re: "World Stamp Expo May 2013" Melbourne & Stampboards pres
Some images of today:
(Images unable to be retrieved from photobucket)
(Images unable to be retrieved from photobucket)
- Brummie
- I was online for Post Number 4 MILLION!
- Posts: 19017
- Joined: 04 Jan 2009 00:02
- Location: Sydney, Australia
Re: "World Stamp Expo May 2013" Melbourne & Stampboards pres
Thank you Armarantine78 for showing the venue. You know what I can't get over? The number of frames. Looks like it's over 2 floors, it would take months to view them all.
- fletches1
- Founder Member Joined April 2007
- Posts: 4051
- Joined: 18 Apr 2007 07:12
- Location: Gold Coast, Qld
- Contact:
Re: "World Stamp Expo May 2013" Melbourne & Stampboards pres
A few more photos, plus some items from my Wish List.
I failed completely to get good photos of the exhibits, just too much reflected glare.
I failed completely to get good photos of the exhibits, just too much reflected glare.
Stamp Collecting does not have to be Expensive to be Fun ! -
Stamp Mall on Delcampe over 60,000 items in my Online Store !!.
Stamp Mall on Delcampe over 60,000 items in my Online Store !!.
- Armarantine78
- BLUE Shooting Star Posting GURU!!
- Posts: 819
- Joined: 05 Feb 2010 21:29
Re: "World Stamp Expo May 2013" Melbourne & Stampboards pres
Brummie - there was HEAPS. I have put aside tomorrow to spend more time reading the exhibits because there was so many interesting ones at first glance.
- MargoZ
- WINNER! Stampboards Poster Of The Month
- Posts: 18257
- Joined: 01 Apr 2007 23:53
- Location: Sydney Australia
Re: "World Stamp Expo May 2013" Melbourne & Stampboards pres
Lots more Stampboarders dropping by today including Joel and Woodblocks who both had long trips
Lots of helpers too inlcuding PeeVee, Traralgon, Fletches, King Tut, Barbara
Some candid pics:
Fletches, PeterCollects and PeeVee
Raz and Tassie Stamps
King Tut, Scotsmanabroad and MarkASmith
Allegheny doing some promotion
Allegheny, Kevin Morgan and Glen
Lots of helpers too inlcuding PeeVee, Traralgon, Fletches, King Tut, Barbara
Some candid pics:
Fletches, PeterCollects and PeeVee
Raz and Tassie Stamps
King Tut, Scotsmanabroad and MarkASmith
Allegheny doing some promotion
Allegheny, Kevin Morgan and Glen
- jherek99
- Senior Member Advanced Posting Guru
- Posts: 103
- Joined: 02 Jun 2007 13:47
- Location: Australia
Re: "World Stamp Expo May 2013" Melbourne & Stampboards pres
I haven't been in the Exhibition Hall for years and it looks magnificent, one complaint there are to many exhibits and not enough time to properly appreciate them.
The organisers should be congratulated for doing a magnificent job.
Australia Post need more staff and counters there I think
Probably be back Tuesday
The organisers should be congratulated for doing a magnificent job.
Australia Post need more staff and counters there I think
Probably be back Tuesday
- fletches1
- Founder Member Joined April 2007
- Posts: 4051
- Joined: 18 Apr 2007 07:12
- Location: Gold Coast, Qld
- Contact:
Re: "World Stamp Expo May 2013" Melbourne & Stampboards pres
On Friday the Australia Post queue was taking between 2.5 to 3 HOURS to get to the front.jherek99 wrote:I haven't been in the Exhibition Hall for years and it looks magnificent, one complaint there are to many exhibits and not enough time to properly appreciate them.
The organisers should be congratulated for doing a magnificent job.
Australia Post need more staff and counters there I think
Probably be back Tuesday
Today it was down to about 30 minutes...
Stamp Collecting does not have to be Expensive to be Fun ! -
Stamp Mall on Delcampe over 60,000 items in my Online Store !!.
Stamp Mall on Delcampe over 60,000 items in my Online Store !!.
Who is online
Users browsing this forum: Global Admin and 4 guests