STAMPBOARDS LIVE at Melb. 'Stampshow 09' July 23/26!

Post by **admin** » 23 Jul 2009 18:43

Ok Skippy - your request has not fallen on deaf ears

Here's the STAMPSHOW venue, Rod Laver arena across the road from our top floor Hilton Hotel room, where we've just arrived.

We'll be there first thing tomorrow.

traralgon3844 · Post by **traralgon3844** » 23 Jul 2009 19:36

Unfortunately my lap top doesn't like the Lan/wan or whatever connection at Stampshow. Worked at it for hours and still couldn't get it to work. Had the Australia Post Web Tech guy have a shot. Even the head of the Philatelic Division Noel LEAHY had a go. No luck.

I have come down to Federation Square to connect to the Wi Fi. (which obviously works fine)

A quiet start but the table is set up and a few contacts made. Glen the signs etc arrived at 10.30, just in time.

Day 1 and everyonge is more interested in being first at their favourite dealer/s to snap up the best material.

Waroff and Philly were in fine form. But they remained decent and din't scare off any potential 'Boarders'.

The exhibits are excellent and with luck I will spend tomorrow perusing same.

If you have a chance to come in to Melbourne be sure to pay us a visit.

mick1965 · Post by **mick1965** » 23 Jul 2009 20:49

Hi their Glen and Margo, this is Mick from Westmeadows,nice photo and that was quick, thanks for your help and advice.

Enjoy and have a great time here in Melbourne, try the City Circle Trams for free and also a Shuttle Bus which go between certain hours(9:10am to 5:30pm & Thursday to Sunday till 8:30pm),they run the city perimeter and right into the new Docklands.

For a great cheap feed with BYO or drinks from the menu $20 to $30- for a good bottle of wine La Porchetta, pizza,pasta,seafood,etc, $15- to $20- and you will be full.They are everywhere and from where your staying,Victoria, St North Melbourne or 392 Rathdowne St, North Carlton next Street down from Lygon St running parallel, the cheapest and hint if you order a main make sure your hungry, an entree will do it.Just google and is all their maps, menus, etc. Margo for shopping give the Victoria Market a miss it's for tourist and not cheap,but for a look around it's fun. Try the D.F.O.(direct factory outlets) at Spencer St,cheap.

Hope it's of use and don't hesitate to call or email me, but hope to see you at the show tomorrow. Cheers Mick......
Mobile:0407524332
Email:[email protected]

waroff49 · Post by **waroff49** » 23 Jul 2009 22:27

What a day of disappointment. No WAN. You know things are bad when a 16 y.o. can't get it to work. BUT, the outcome was good, met Noel Leahy and had a lengthy chat, met his No1. techie,met Arthur Gray ( he had no recall of the Canberra incident. Gary Watson, was busy judging and Philly tried to slip him a couple of dollars ( the old $1. notes he carries around for such inducements.) Zion, one of the US dealers who offered a hand and a few others. Michael Eastick was also a great help- his computer worked from the connection but he needed it for his own stand.

It was good to meet Tony (Lackatoi2), his charming wife Julie and son (who will remain nameless because he couldn't fix the 'puter.) Then there was Traralgon and Pres. (who had a few words to us), I saw GJ50 walk past (working hard).

I hope things go better tomorrow ( I think it will, with his master -there.)

Tony told Billabong, the MargoZ had changed her appearance ( new hair color and NO RED SHOES....) I think that threw the Billabong a bit.....

For those wishing to view the upcoming auctions from Prestige, all the material is at the show.

I bought 3 Scout covers from Tasmanian Stamp Auctions at reasonable prices.

Philanthropist · Post by **Philanthropist** » 23 Jul 2009 22:54

Spent a pleasant afternoon chewing the cud with the other rounded up cats (oops for the mixed metaphore....

) and confirmed my belief in leaving the King Geo Vs totally and absolutely alone.

Other material is fascinating, and Pedro the Fisherman will enjoy

But the puda would not fire up

, and my offer of technical assistance gently declined

, so all enquiries about Stampboards only received old fashioned verbal replies

Went down town for dinner as a strict training regime for tomorrow night, and home by the Country Rail, to just past the CFA station. Regards

jugoslavija_post · Post by **jugoslavija_post** » 23 Jul 2009 23:36

I can't come, but could someone pick up one of those buisness cards for me? 8)

gmoney · Post by **gmoney** » 23 Jul 2009 23:45

I had planned on coming down to the show tomorrow but alas it appears that I am not going to be able to make it as we have a very sick little girl here and ther eis no way I can see that I am going to be able to come...really disappointed as have been waiting for the big show to come to Victoria so I had a chance to be part of it...oh well guess I will have to wait until next time.

Hope everyone has a great time, am disappointed that I won't get to be able to meet you.

Philanthropist · Post by **Philanthropist** » 23 Jul 2009 23:57

jugoslavija_post wrote:I can't come, but could someone pick up one of those buisness cards for me? 8)

If you mean one of the Stampboards business cards, consider it done. Email me your address details.
Sorry to hear of your reason for missing the big "cat roundup" gmoney, trust that she recovers quickly. Regards

Jonah · Post by **Jonah** » 24 Jul 2009 00:29

Well 3 visitors and (personally) 3/4 bottle of shiraz later i'm finally packed. Things seem a little hazier than earlier but just have to get up for work, do 6 hours then fly down to Melbourne to meet up with the rest of the hardy souls.

looking forward to tomorrow, hopefully they get some laptops working between now and then!

Post by **admin** » 24 Jul 2009 02:18

3/4 a bottle ?

Wimp -- we had 6 bottles for dinner, THEN went on to join the real drunks at James Squire! We stumbled across them by accident - true!

Most of the APF Judging Panel were there.

A few photos from dinner tonight.

Dinner with Margoz, Lakatoi4 and wife Julie, and myself and fromdownunder.

Same faces, along with member GJ50 who we bumped into later at a bar, along with that philatelic rogue Arthur Gray.

Arthur Gray explaining something to Brit Chris King, and ACSC Editor Geoff Kellow at right

Post by **admin** » 24 Jul 2009 02:29

Lakatoi4 (left) and fromdownunder.

Peteski76 · Post by **Peteski76** » 24 Jul 2009 09:50

1. NO - I'll be at the G watching the mighty Carlton Blues thrash the Pies on Friday night, but might see if I can track you down for drinks afterwards

2 - 6 NO

7. YES * 2 - I can give a few people a lift back into the exhibition if required as I will be driving there afterwards

8. YES

9 - 11 NO

P.S. My location has recently been upgraded from London to Melbourne

Diver Pete · Post by **Diver Pete** » 24 Jul 2009 12:49

Lakatoi 4 posing beside his airmail exhibit this morning...

MargoZ · Post by **MargoZ** » 24 Jul 2009 13:10

Its all happening at the Show this morning- just a few images of our stall and activities live from Melbourne.
Don't forget to drop by and say 'hi' if you're at the Show 8)

Kevin Hedley's great posters really got people interested -most people walking by stopped to have a look!

Fletches1 at left and Waroff49

KevinHedley · Post by **KevinHedley** » 24 Jul 2009 13:24

Hey, it is great to see you up and running.

Hope all is going well.

CHzug1291 · Post by **CHzug1291** » 24 Jul 2009 13:41

Well done Margo, nice display for stampboards!

How many new members will sign up on the show?

Why don't you start a guessing competition and let the winner have a souvenir from the show?

Enjoy the few days!

CHzug1291

austcollect · Post by **austcollect** » 24 Jul 2009 15:49

I will be travelling to Melb to attend the show Sat arvo and Sun.

8. I will likely attend the stampboards Official Meeting at 12:00 - 1:30pm

- 'The Prahran Room'. YES

MargoZ · Post by **MargoZ** » 24 Jul 2009 16:20

More pictures from the Show this afternoon......

Roly fresh off the plane from NZ (which is now 4 inches closer to Australia!)

Pres in front of his grand achievement!

Hardworking organisers, Frank Pauer and Stephanie Bromser

New members Peter and Roy both signing up, and making their first post....

Julie (Mrs Lakatoi) in front of her NZ Xmas exhibit

Blake Griffin (Lakatoi Jr) in front of his Captain Cook exhibit

Fromdownunder, Ann Wiggy and Diver Pete with their free Stampboards entry pass lanyards!

MargoZ · Post by **MargoZ** » 24 Jul 2009 16:37

Lots of members dropping in to help and have a chat including Barbara, bluechromedome, Diver Pete and dad, Fromdownunder, Roly,Traralgon, Ann Wiggy, Pres, Waroff, debrouin, jeffk63, David Benson and Mrs B, Lakatoi and family, sarge, fletches, GJ50, KGV, apptec, heldo, Kevin Morganpeterski ...apologies if I've missed anyone

Tassie_Stamps · Post by **Tassie_Stamps** » 24 Jul 2009 19:05

Hope your all having fun

Will there be a show this big in a capital city every year?

Brummie · Post by **Brummie** » 24 Jul 2009 19:40

Thanks Margo for the news and piccies, it's nearly as good as being there

What are the crowds like?

When you sign anybody up, tell them to mention that they joined at the show and we will be gentle with them

KevinHedley · Post by **KevinHedley** » 24 Jul 2009 20:36

Tassie_Stamps wrote:Hope your all having fun
Will there be a show this big in a capital city every year?

As the people in Melbourne (particularly GJ50) are very busy I thought I would point you to http://www.apf.org.au/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; and the Exhibition Timetable link.

You will see there is a National One Frame plus State exhibition in Launceston later this year, part Nationals next year in Adelaide and Canberra and a full National in Sydney in 2011.

SMSSLT · Post by **SMSSLT** » 24 Jul 2009 21:01

Glen, great to meet you today and a big thanks to Traralgon for showing me how to upload images, time to get myself a good scanner.

Bernie...

pandadog28 · Post by **pandadog28** » 24 Jul 2009 23:21

Peteski76 wrote:1. NO - I'll be at the G watching the mighty Carlton Blues thrash the Pies on Friday night,

HMMMMMMM. Nothing like a percentage boost this time of year.

tooler · Post by **tooler** » 25 Jul 2009 00:42

Looks like fun, wish I could be there. Who knows, maybe next year as I retire next month

bluechromedome · Post by **bluechromedome** » 25 Jul 2009 00:48

Oh Dear !! Not so mighty now !!

Philanthropist · Post by **Philanthropist** » 25 Jul 2009 01:43

Well I have survived both the Stamp Boards dinner and the train trip home. Interesting evening well enjoyed without mentioning stamps at all.
8) 8)
But those who declined my offer to accompany them home, misssed the Spencer Faulty Towers trip home. Accompanied by three Collingwood feralettes, a 30 year old Russian nymphomaniac Carlton supporter who tried to grumpynap, two 18 year olds who had ingested 5 different mind altering substances.

An Asian gentleman who could not believe what he was listening to, a lady who was absorbed by her book, but grinned regularly and a Sydney supporter who has a greater appreciation of Melbourne football culture, and a carriage of people who should have been charged entertainment tax. Regards until tomorrow

norvic · Post by **norvic** » 25 Jul 2009 03:59

Thanks to all for the pictures and reports, and great job at signing up new members. Good to put names to faces.
I'd like to think we could do something similar at London 2010 but methinks it's unlikely at this stage of the proceedings. Maybe for another UK show sometime.

Wolfgang · Post by **Wolfgang** » 25 Jul 2009 07:02

I wish you all a nice time - have fun!

mrboggler · Post by **mrboggler** » 25 Jul 2009 07:51

Philanthropist wrote:Well I have survived both the Stamp Boards dinner and the train trip home. Interesting evening well enjoyed without mentioning stamps at all.
8) 8)
But those who declined my offer to accompany them home, misssed the Spencer Faulty Towers trip home. Accompanied by three Collingwood feralettes, a 30 year old Russian nymphomaniac Carlton supporter who tried to grumpynap, two 18 year olds who had ingested 5 different mind altering substances. an Asian gentleman who could not believe what he was listening to, a lady who was absorbed by her book, but grinned regularly and a Sydney supporter who has a greater appreciation of Melbourne football culture, and a carriage of people who should have been charged entertainment tax. Regards until tomorrow

Pictures

We want Pictures, Did you forget to take the Camera,

annwiggy · Post by **annwiggy** » 25 Jul 2009 08:55

Philanthropist wrote:Well I have survived both the Stamp Boards dinner and the train trip home. Interesting evening well enjoyed without mentioning stamps at all.
8) 8)
But those who declined my offer to accompany them home, misssed the Spencer Faulty Towers trip home. Accompanied by three Collingwood feralettes, a 30 year old Russian nymphomaniac Carlton supporter who tried to grumpynap, two 18 year olds who had ingested 5 different mind altering substances. an Asian gentleman who could not believe what he was listening to, a lady who was absorbed by her book, but grinned regularly and a Sydney supporter who has a greater appreciation of Melbourne football culture, and a carriage of people who should have been charged entertainment tax. Regards until tomorrow

Having left that much earlier than you I had a carriage full of not so happy Carlton supporters, but there were lots of people right through to Croydon so all was fine.

It was nice to meet up with so many in such "cosy" surrounds

jugoslavija_post · Post by **jugoslavija_post** » 25 Jul 2009 09:00

Wish I could come, too. Today I made this cover for the MSDA Summer Show in Prospect Heights, IL. Am I missing anything?

After I made this, I noticed I should have:

1) Cancelled it in Prospect Heights, IL

2) Waited until tomorrow, and

3) I should have cancelled it in a different spot. (Yes, the clerk let me cancel it myself.)

Philanthropist · Post by **Philanthropist** » 25 Jul 2009 10:11

mrboggler wrote:
Philanthropist wrote:Well I have survived both the Stamp Boards dinner and the train trip home. Interesting evening well enjoyed without mentioning stamps at all.
8) 8)
But those who declined my offer to accompany them home, misssed the Spencer Faulty Towers trip home. Accompanied by three Collingwood feralettes, a 30 year old Russian nymphomaniac Carlton supporter who tried to grumpynap, two 18 year olds who had ingested 5 different mind altering substances. an Asian gentleman who could not believe what he was listening to, a lady who was absorbed by her book, but grinned regularly and a Sydney supporter who has a greater appreciation of Melbourne football culture, and a carriage of people who should have been charged entertainment tax. Regards until tomorrow
Pictures Pictures We want Pictures, Did you forget to take the Camera,

Ron, they were COLLINGWOOD

feralettes..... This is a family friendly thread

where such images cannot be shown.Private viewing only behind the curtain out the back for those over 21 only 8)

waroff49 · Post by **waroff49** » 25 Jul 2009 10:41

I am sad to report Billabong was shattered when I got home from the show, yesterday. He missed MagoZ and her red shoes and the legs are even better than the avatar. He didn't attend with me because he was in disgrace after getting stuck into the Port on Thursday night.

Like Philly, I was in a crowded carriage, full of high/drunk teenagers.(or maybe they were just on a high because Mr B's team won.) Anyway, this 25 y.o. who had been snuggling up to his girlfriend all the journey picked on one of the teenagers, who were just in the mood to punch out his lights. I think he would have lost out though as there were about ten/twelve of them. Anyway, they saw good sense and with a few calming words, decided it was better for him just to get off the train without incident. From my opinion, it was not the teenager s at fault , but the 25 y.o. who should have known better.

mrboggler · Post by **mrboggler** » 25 Jul 2009 12:33

The gang all arrived safely out here at the shop.....

MargoZ · Post by **MargoZ** » 25 Jul 2009 12:36

Hi Ron- sorry I won't get to meet you this time. Giving Barbara and Jeff a hand at the stall and we've signed up 5 new members already! Pictures to follow 8)

Hope everyone has fun at CroydOn

Cheers
margo

KevinHedley · Post by **KevinHedley** » 25 Jul 2009 12:36

I wish you well mrboggler.

No doubt you will soon realise that Mondays and Fridays are soooo easy.

MargoZ · Post by **MargoZ** » 25 Jul 2009 12:39

Unexpurgated!!! Pictures from our feast last night [at] Il Tempo....

Many thanks to Kevin for organising a very enjoyable evening.

L-R: Fromdownunder's nose, Barbara, Ann Wiggy, Lakatoi, Traralgon, and Waroff standing

Diver Pete and the Bensons

Roly, Margoz, Glen

Margoz, Jonah and Mrs J, Barbara, Julie Lakatoi

Lakatoi, Roly and Traralgon

Fromdownunder contemplating...the red or the white next??

Kevin Morgan listening to Glen

OttawaMike · Post by **OttawaMike** » 25 Jul 2009 12:50

Gee, there doesn't seem to be much in the way of food at those tables!

iomoon · Post by **iomoon** » 25 Jul 2009 13:11

Are you all vampires with red eyes?

MargoZ · Post by **MargoZ** » 25 Jul 2009 13:14

I just want to make it clear that GLEN took most of these pictures

Brummie · Post by **Brummie** » 25 Jul 2009 13:48

How was the food or should I say WAS there any food as the tables don't look like they could manage any plates (liquid lunch?) with so many glasses and bottles

MargoZ · Post by **MargoZ** » 25 Jul 2009 14:08

Ahh...food??
It was very delicious- we were far too busy eating it to photograph it

mrboggler · Post by **mrboggler** » 25 Jul 2009 15:37

Well the Gangs all gone, off to Kevins for a Feed and a spend.
I think most enjoyed themselves,except perhaps Jonah,s wife,,,who wa sfinding it a bit hard going,as she is not a collector at all.she did confide in me that she was planning something REALLY big later on as a "Get Back:

Roly,s position on the GOMC ladder has firmed considerably after presenting GOM1 with a Special Bottle of GOMC RED all the way from New Zealand,

Photos of the presentation to follow + others, as Glen was taking The Happy Snaps

Diver Pete,s Dad checked out the ACSC. and was pleased to find he had a nice little find of Missing Colour from the Metric Conversion set.Glen and I thought it looked good too,so what more can you ask.

Harry brought in a Truck load of stuff for viewing and selling, I have not had a chance to catch up with him yet, so I guess Monday will reveal all.

I must Thank all those who pitched in to help ,,,Waroff,Philly,Fercon Jerry,Ann Wiggy,Harry ,and Diver Pete, all had a hand in Transport,Coffee making,setting up etc.making the day a succsess.
THANK YOU ALL

Brummie · Post by **Brummie** » 25 Jul 2009 15:45

Thanks mrboggler for the update and it's so nice of you to welcome all the outoftowners, good work

Don't worry about Mrs.J as she is still young and you know the old saying 'If you can't beat 'em, join 'em'

sherro · Post by **sherro** » 25 Jul 2009 15:51

I wish I was there....

Post by **admin** » 25 Jul 2009 15:54

We are all at Kevin's in the Dandenong Hills for a lavish BBQ, and tour of the huge new premises.

We have taken up a collection for Sherro's bus ticket, and it is up to 39c so far ... still working on it .............

Glen

Kev · Post by **Kev** » 25 Jul 2009 16:08

So they still use 1 and 2 cent pieces down there?

I'd have been at the show if we still lived in Melbourne!

Have fun all,

Cheers, Kev.

sherro · Post by **sherro** » 25 Jul 2009 16:09

admin wrote:We are all at Kevin's in the Dandenong Hills for a lavish BBQ, and tour of the huge new premises.

We have taken up a collection for Sherro's bus ticket, and it is up to 39c so far ... still working on it .............

Glen

Won't hold my breath then?

Post by **admin** » 25 Jul 2009 16:16

sherro wrote:
Won't hold my breath then?

Based on that pathetic cry for help, we had yet another whip around .. and are up to 67c now ..... hang in there.