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

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.

Brummie · Post by **Brummie** » 25 Jul 2009 16:20

Sydney 2011 is looking pretty good sherro

sherro · Post by **sherro** » 25 Jul 2009 16:22

Sydney 2011 it is then.

MargoZ · Post by **MargoZ** » 25 Jul 2009 16:31

While they have been carousing at Ron and Kevins, Some members (Barbara, Jeffk, Aladdin and I) have been busy meeting, greeting and signing up new members at the Show !

Many thanks to Barbara and Jeff for the company and assistance today and welcome to this mornings new members:
aks, davy-noel, John Foster, JohnGibson, escortsasha, rob h, STLF

KevinHedley · Post by **KevinHedley** » 25 Jul 2009 16:32

Only 8 months to Canberra and only $15 from Sydney on a Murrays coach.

Keep having whip arounds and perhaps we could get both Sherro and Brummie down here

KevinHedley · Post by **KevinHedley** » 25 Jul 2009 16:35

MargoZ wrote:While they have been carousing at Ron and Kevins, Some members (Barbara, Jeffk, Aladdin and I) have been busy meeting, greeting and signing up new members at the Show !

Many thanks to Barbara and Jeff for the company and assistance today and welcome to this mornings new members:
aks, davy-noel, John Foster, JohnGibson, escortsasha, rob h, STLF

A new member from Germany signed up in Melbourne! Perhaps we should keep MargoZ and the team on full-time duty.

Brummie · Post by **Brummie** » 25 Jul 2009 16:46

hmmmm! I don't know....do you think we'll make it? Doesn't seem like long enough, 8 months for $30. Seems we have to take our chances sherro

WELCOME TO ALL THE NEW MEMBERS

sherro · Post by **sherro** » 25 Jul 2009 16:52

Canberra's an easy six hour drive from here, so that may well be an option!

KevinHedley · Post by **KevinHedley** » 25 Jul 2009 16:59

I would rather drive through that beautiful country than down the Hume Highway.

Anyway, I had better let Melbourne have its moment of glory first. It seems to be going very well.

Post by **admin** » 25 Jul 2009 17:55

Back from Kevin Morgan's Barbeque .... a few shots of all the fun and festivity!

Host Kevin Morgan supervising the sausages!

3 old and one NEW GOMC members.

Post by **admin** » 25 Jul 2009 18:12

Max Stern is selling the 100 Trillion dollar notes for $30 ... price to stampboards members HERE is still $A5 each!

Mr Boggler finding something for Julie .. MrsLakatoi4.

Post by **admin** » 25 Jul 2009 18:15

fromdownunder and MrBoggler sending a mystery sign language message to Glen. MrBoggler I think said it is an ancient Scottish Good luck gesture?

Post by **admin** » 25 Jul 2009 18:22

A bunch of stampboarders gathered outside Max Sterns shop in Port Philip Arcade before we headed for the train.

Ian Pitt General Manager of Renniks Lighthouse at left, was passing by and wondered what was going on!

RolyRJ grovelling and bribing shamelessly to become a member of the GOMC. He later knelt and begged, so they took pity on him.

ScotsmanAbroad · Post by **ScotsmanAbroad** » 25 Jul 2009 19:01

sherro wrote:Sydney 2011 it is then.

I think I'll make Sydney in 2011, Sherro....start saving the beer coupons

ScotsmanAbroad · Post by **ScotsmanAbroad** » 25 Jul 2009 19:08

admin wrote:

fromdownunder and MrBoggler sending a mystery sign language message to Glen. MrBoggler I think said it is an ancient Scottish Good luck gesture?

I believe it is the Roman "Ave Salutus" adopted by the Picts in times long ago when they welcomed the Roman legions to Alba

Looks like a good time was had by all....wish I could join you....in fact I think I'll go buy a beer right now and raise it in your honour....

sherro · Post by **sherro** » 25 Jul 2009 19:18

ScotsmanAbroad wrote:
sherro wrote:Sydney 2011 it is then.
I think I'll make Sydney in 2011, Sherro....start saving the beer coupons

Beer!

Jonah · Post by **Jonah** » 25 Jul 2009 19:29

Just got back from the show this afternoon feeling a little worn out!

Bought a few nice Mauritius and Gold Coast items but as expected Australian stuff dominates most dealers stocks.

Margoz seemed pretty busy everytime we passed signing up new people to the boards no doubt!

Time to take Mrs J out for the evening and spoil her with some nice food and wine for being so patient today!

ps Mrs J says it was nice to meet everybody and hopefully she will get to see everyone again at another show sometime!

Philanthropist · Post by **Philanthropist** » 25 Jul 2009 19:54

admin wrote:

Max Stern is selling the 100 Trillion dollar notes for $30 ... price to stampboards members HERE is still $A5 each!

Mr Boggler finding something for Julie .. MrsLakatoi4.

Mr B, no bleedy way

. It is Waroff trying to induce a sale, and earn his commission

crosscrescent · Post by **crosscrescent** » 25 Jul 2009 22:13

Philly,

That brings back memories. Wish I could have been there at the fair and at Mr. Boggler's shop.

Cheers
Andrew

Philanthropist · Post by **Philanthropist** » 25 Jul 2009 22:31

Andrew, you WERE there, in spirit.

We do not forget you, especially withWaroff forever spouting off about the food that he enjoyed, and your hospitality. Who he was introduced to, the gifts and meals and the companionship of your family.

We cant shut him up. But rest assured that your name comes up from time to time, in fact your ears should burn on occasions.

I even gave another member the directions to the toilet

(private joke, and it wont be repeated here).

The bbq included sausages in bread rolls

hamburgers and salad, desserts with a selection of drinks all provided courtesy of Kevin Morgan. weather even improved with sunlight, but cold wind. You cannot control that, but enjoyed by those present there.

The Friday night dinner???? was there food on the tables, at any stage??? Does any body remember ...any food?

Regards

waroff49 · Post by **waroff49** » 26 Jul 2009 03:14

On behalf of the GOMC, I would like to publicly thank Kevin for his generosity.

mrboggler · Post by **mrboggler** » 26 Jul 2009 10:16

ScotsmanAbroad wrote:
admin wrote:

fromdownunder and MrBoggler sending a mystery sign language message to Glen. MrBoggler I think said it is an ancient Scottish Good luck gesture?
I believe it is the Roman "Ave Salutus" adopted by the Picts in times long ago when they welcomed the Roman legions to Alba

Looks like a good time was had by all....wish I could join you....in fact I think I'll go buy a beer right now and raise it in your honour....

We were Actually making the point that there are only 2 of these Stampboard hats in AUSTRALIA and having both together was truly a wonderous thing.

RolyRJ · Post by **RolyRJ** » 26 Jul 2009 11:06

Now seated at the Airport waiting for my plane to fly back to NZ.

Thanks to the GOMC for their grest hospitality, all is forgiven (well almost)

Thanks to Kevin too for his great BBQ and hospitality for those that made it out there.

My flight is about to be called so see you all next time if not sooner....................

Cheers

Roly

MargoZ · Post by **MargoZ** » 26 Jul 2009 12:12

Amazing find!

Traralgon discovered this fantastic horde of stamps enroute to the Stampshow stashed in a biscuit tin beside the road.

Paul shows off his find

Glen assesses these rarities

GUTTERS · Post by **GUTTERS** » 26 Jul 2009 12:21

Oh no it has finally turn up
But is the real deal
Any evidence of roadside dirt on the tin

Brummie · Post by **Brummie** » 26 Jul 2009 12:26

It's obvious Glen has just won the 'Danish Cookie Tin Lid' prize at the show and is very proud of it.

Congratulations Glen

GUTTERS · Post by **GUTTERS** » 26 Jul 2009 12:31

Are you sure Brummie you know what your eyes have been like lately
(butter)

Brummie · Post by **Brummie** » 26 Jul 2009 12:34

humph! Dobber

Jonah · Post by **Jonah** » 26 Jul 2009 12:42

Apologies for not being able to make the meeting today , currently sat at the airport having had to bring our travel time forward due to heavy loads out of Melbourne today...staff travel has it's limitations.

Was fantastic to meet everyone this weekend and hopefully will meet up again in the not too distant future.

Enjoy the meeting and enjoy the rest of your time in Melbourne...boarding time so have to run!