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

Post by **ozstamps** » 22 Jul 2009 05:49

David herding cats has taken up 10 hours so far getting these lists into order -- stop being cryptic .. do you want to be added to the stampboards master list above for tickets or NOT?

Sorry, we do not have time for these silly word games.

Asking Gary to do this a day before the show is a bit rich if I might say so as members were asked on this about a week back.

Post by **ozstamps** » 22 Jul 2009 06:01

MargoZ wrote:Thanks to all who have responded - here's the Stampboards activities details to date:

Please email me with any corrections, or add a note to the Board if you'd still like to join in the fun for ANY of the following:

Please note - during the Exhibition Glen and I can be contacted on 0408 637 537

Free season pass and Show program (four day pass and Catalogue, donated by stampboards)

1 Glen
2 Margoz
3 Roly
4 Mr Boggler
5 philanthropist
6 Ann Wiggy
7 fromdownunder
8 waroff
9 traralgon3844
10 Barbara
11 Diver Pete
12 Diver Pete dad
13 Aladdin
14 Debrouin
15 Cgw67
16 Jeffk63
17 David Benson
18 Mrs David Benson
19 Jonah
20 Jonah + 1

Information:
The 20 Stampboard season tickets with lanyard will be at the door for people to pickup. Once you register with them they will hand you the ticket.

Give your name and say that you have registered with Stampboards to collect a pre-allocated ticket. Thanks to GJ50 for his help here.

Stampboards dinner Friday

Number so far - 19

Margoz
Glen
Roly
Fromdownunder
Lakatoi
Julie
Barbara
David Benson
David Benson plus 1
Aladdin (maybe)
Traralgon
Diver Pete
Diver Pete's dad (John)
Jonah
Mrs Jonah
Philanthropist
Waroff
Ann Wiggy
Kevin Morgan

Information:

Il Tempo Cafe (at) 7pm Note: change of location from original venue, Stalactites.

Shop 8, 250 Flinders St.....if you get lost ring me - 0408 637 537

So $45 a head all up, with tip, for food and wine and beer and soft drinks, and coffee and dessert is a GREAT find in CBD on weekend ... many thanks to Kevin Morgan for setting this up!

EXACT CASH $45 each on the night please - paid to Glen - no exceptions, no credit cards, no Zimbabwe money, no "IOU's", no 'lost wallets'!

Staffing the Stampboards stand

Glen
Margoz
Roly
Barbara (Fri/Sat)
JeffK63 (Fri/Sat)
Ann Wiggy (Fri pm)
Traralgon (4 days with laptop)
Diver Pete (Fri/Sat)
Philanthropist (Thurs/Sun)
Waroff (Thurs/Fri/Sun)
Fromdownunder (late Fri/Sun)
David Benson (when possible)
Aladdin (late Sat)
DeBrouin (Thurs 1pm-2pm Fri 11am-12pm)
Bluechromedome (when possible)

Information:
Two laptops available (internet access now confirmed) and we have demo powerpoint presentations. Lots of handouts - 4 colour postcards of different types and 2 sided colour stampboard business cards etc! Mainly to chat to potential members and invite them to the meeting on Sunday as well as catch up with existing members.

I have drafted a 'roster' - there are multiple people scheduled for each morning/afternoon so please contribute what time you can in those time periods.

Location:

Draft roster:

Visit to Mr Boggler's shop etc Saturday 11am

Number so far - 16

Margoz
Glen
Roly
Diver Pete
Diver Pete dad
Lakatoi
Julie
Waroff
Fromdownunder
Philanthropist
Ann Wiggy
Bluechromedome
Traralgon
PeterS
Jonah
(and hopefully - Mr Boggler!)

Information:

See map:

Transport arrangements below:

Kevin Morgan/'Stamp News' Free BBQ lunch, and drinks Saturday 1.30pm

Number so far - 17

Margoz
Glen
Gayle (Glen's sister who lives nearby)
Roly
Diver Pete
Diver Pete dad
Lakatoi
Julie
Waroff
Fromdownunder
Philanthropist
Bluechromedome
Traralgon
PeterS
Peterski and wife
(And one hopes - Kevin Morgan!)

Information:

kevinmorgan2[at]live.com
39 Kalman Drive, Boronia, Vic., 3155
Tel: 03 9729 0082 or mobile 0425 795 693
Melways Map Ref: 65 B2

There is a bus to the top of the street, or we can arrange pick-up at Boronia Station if required. It seems like all those at Mr Boggler's will be OK for car transport from those there .. and then back to Croydon station.

See map:

Stampboards Official Meeting at 12:00 - 1:30pm Sunday 26th - "The Prahran Room" at Stampshow 2009.

Members so far - 11

Margoz
Glen
Fromdownunder
David Benson
Lakatoi
Pandadog
Aladdin
DeBrouin
Traralgon
PeterS
Peterski
Jonah
(Plus all other members who have yet to post their attendance, and guests, who are ESPECIALLY welcome!)

AFL game SUNDAY 2.15pm at the MCG

Margoz
Glen
Traralgon

C'mon SOMEONE else must be interested in this one??? Essendon v Richmond at the MCG for $20 a tcket is a decent afternoon out!

Clubbing/Casino after Friday dinner

Ebay-dealer
Diver Pete (Casino)
Traralgon (maybe)

Transport Summary

From Victoria Hotel to Rod Laver venue
Use No. 70 tram "Wattle Glen" cr Flinders and Spencer St. It stops at the venue.
https://www.mopt.com.au/desktopdefault.a%20...%202_read-32/
https://www.metlinkmelbourne.com.au/asse%20...%20Map-A4.pdf

Melbourne to Croydon
Daily zone 1 ticket for the trip both ways (and further use if need be) and on the day going out to Croydon (Mr Boggler's etc) you will need a zone 1 and 2 daily ticket.

You will need the Lilydale train. It leaves from Flinders St Station (the big one near Fed Square) at 9.50am.

It makes the best sense to all PRE-MEET before getting on train Saturday, so we can do that as one group, and arrive as one group. So I suggest we meed outside Max Stern's vast shop complex next to the Flinder's Station at around ~9.30 am SAT. It is a quiet Arcade, and plenty of stamp stuff to look at in the windows. Port Philip Arcade - on St Kilda Rd/Flinders St intersection basically:

https://www.thatsmelbourne.com.au/Shopping/Gifts/GamesandHobb ... aymode=map

Flinders St is the closest to the Victoria Hotel. If you are elsewhere in the city, you can catch the same train from the following stations as it heads around the City Loop - but DO make it Max Stern's please, so we can all leave as one group:

Southern Cross (aka Spencer St) 9.53am
Melbourne Central 9.55am
Parliament 9.57am

The train passes through Richmond station (a 10-15 minute walk from the Stampshow venue) at 10.00am. You will reach Croydon at 10.44am.

In the event of a cancellation, or if you sleep in: take the 10.10 Belgrave train from Flinders St (other Loop stations and Richmond shortly afterwards) but change at Ringwood to a Lilydale train. You'll get to Croydon at about 11.06am.

Full transport details and fares

See Aladdin's excellent post: https://www.stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=5861&start=168

Margo spent a huge amount of time translating much gibberish, guessing, reading between lines, and using impressive clairvoyancy skills for many members to collate the above.

If you want to be ADDED to any of the above please POST HERE BELOW.

Please do it clearly, in English, with no clever cryptic comments, or "maybes", - and we will gladly add you in.

If you *THINK* we have magically read your mind from another vague post on a another thread a month back, you clearly are mistaken, if you are NOT listed above. Let's add it HERE please if you are.

Still plenty of time, but we CANNOT mind read. EXACT NUMBERS are crucial for many of these things.

waroff49 · Post by **waroff49** » 22 Jul 2009 06:57

Even if PeterS is on the train, I wouldn't trust an out of Towner, so one of the real GOM's will be there to greet you . The city bound trains usually come just as you are about to cross the tracks.

David Benson · Post by **David Benson** » 22 Jul 2009 07:06

Glen,

I didn't mean to be cryptic, I was only asking Gary for name tags and didn't realise that it would start WWIII.

Yes, I would appreciate my name being added to the list for tickets,

See You in Melbourne,

David B.

PeterS · Post by **PeterS** » 22 Jul 2009 07:34

waroff49 wrote:Even if PeterS is on the train, I wouldn't trust an out of Towner, so one of the real GOM's will be there to greet you . The city bound trains usually come just as you are about to cross the tracks.

I see, I am an 'out of towner' and not to be trusted, hmmm??

Jonah · Post by **Jonah** » 22 Jul 2009 09:43

Non cryptic version.....

Yes I would like 2 tickets please.
Yes i will be attending the stampboards dinner on Friday.
Yes i will be going to Mindbogglers on Saturday.
Yes i will be attending the stampboards meeting on Sunday.

GJ50 · Post by **GJ50** » 22 Jul 2009 09:50

Additonal names have been done.

SIGNING OFF.

GONE TO THE SHOW

Philanthropist · Post by **Philanthropist** » 22 Jul 2009 11:40

Friday night dinner with fixed price for repast and DRINKS

....Oh Dear, oh dear, oh dear.

Perhaps I had better not drive in to the City by my car, use the Country train line home instead

annwiggy · Post by **annwiggy** » 22 Jul 2009 12:08

Is it too late to change my mind about the dinner on the Friday evening? If not please include me.

I will not be able to stay late as not too keen on train travel and empty stations later at night!!

Post by **ozstamps** » 22 Jul 2009 12:45

annwiggy wrote:
Is it too late to change my mind about the dinner on the Friday evening? If not please include me.

I will not be able to stay late as not too keen on train travel and empty stations later at night!!

Ann .. no, love to see you there. Anyone else who wants to come along, please post here.

We set it for 7pm for that reason - if anyone needs to commute home, it is still quite early for your travels.

I have no doubt many of us will continue on to Young and Jacksons or Casino or wherever, but my hunch is the dinner itself will be done and dusted by about 9pm or so.

I've added you and Jonah to the applicable lists at top of this page.

Jonah · Post by **Jonah** » 22 Jul 2009 12:50

I have a feeling the trip to Ron's on Saturday morning may see a few sore heads at this rate!

waroff49 · Post by **waroff49** » 22 Jul 2009 15:15

I would suggest warm clothing is the order of the day. Forecast for next 7 days-Max 15 with showers on most days.

Not good for air travellers but your overcoat, carried on, probably won't be weighed.

Kevin Morgan · Post by **Kevin Morgan** » 22 Jul 2009 16:30

I will be at the show on Friday pm, and travelling on to the Il Tempo Restaurant too. Will come by train so if anyone wants company on the way back on the Belgrave line let me know.

Brummie · Post by **Brummie** » 22 Jul 2009 23:23

Don't forget your cameras 'cause we would love some pictures and a write up of who did what please

I'd like to see the Stampboard Stand too.....I wish I was going

fromdownunder · Post by **fromdownunder** » 23 Jul 2009 00:12

I am looking forward to seeing old friends I met in Canberra last year, and meeting lots of new Stampboards friends "in the flesh" over the coming four days. Let's all have a drink or five, and have a lot of fun.

Norm

Post by **admin** » 23 Jul 2009 00:17

Sorry, Norm .. NO drinks for you this time.

You really can't top this.

waroff49 · Post by **waroff49** » 23 Jul 2009 00:42

Well Norm, if you are on the wagon, so am I. But then again Billabong might take my place, then there would be real trouble.

Post by **admin** » 23 Jul 2009 11:30

Brummie wrote:Don't forget your cameras 'cause we would love some pictures and a write up of who did what please

I'd like to see the Stampboard Stand too.....I wish I was going

This thread will develop into a "LIve From Stampshow 2009" one pretty soon.

Take a look at how many live pix below, we posted from Canberra!

http://www.stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=5025&start=16

Traralgon and Lakatoi4 will be setting up the stand in the next hour and we arrive late afternoon.

Post by **admin** » 23 Jul 2009 11:41

ozstamps wrote:
AFL game SUNDAY 2.15pm at the MCG

Margoz
Glen
Traralgon

C'mon SOMEONE else must be interested in this one??? Essendon v Richmond at the MCG for $20 a tcket is a decent afternoon out!

SURELY we can round up a few more starters for this, in Footy Mad Melbourne???!!!

Skippy · Post by **Skippy** » 23 Jul 2009 14:23

Helllooo Melbourne

Are you connected and plugged in ?

Those of us unfortunates who couldn't attend are Waiting for some live action.... 8)

Hope you are all having a great time

Skippy

fromdownunder · Post by **fromdownunder** » 23 Jul 2009 17:05

Skippy wrote:Helllooo Melbourne

Are you connected and plugged in ?
Those of us unfortunates who couldn't attend are Waiting for some live action.... 8)

Hope you are all having a great time

Skippy

Skippy, I doubt that they will go on line. If you see the photo of me above, with the antannae, and want the truth - that was not me playing games (or drunk! what libelous allegations) - that was actually our internet wireless connection which enabled us to broadcast live.

I refuse to do it again this year, without at least two bottles of Cab. Sav. in me.

Norm

Skippy · Post by **Skippy** » 23 Jul 2009 17:24

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.