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Inside Traralogon's tin I saw this. (True)

Superb cancel pair of the GB 1/- Bi-colour - SG £250, plus 50% premium for well centred lightly cancelled

Did I mention that I collect tins? Nice tin!

Hi all

Just sending a cherio from the Melbourne Stampshow - so many wonderful exhibits & information is truly fantastic to behold - a stamp collectors paradise!

Cheers!

Chris

Big thanks to all the "boarders" who I was fortunate enough to meet, at the show, and delightful to put faces to names.

Next opportunity, I will get to partake of more of the social aspects of Stampboards, and really show you guys how to drink.....

Thanks also to Margo for posting up all the good piccy's, for us all to enjoy.

Jeff

Great to put some faces to names.

Thanks MargoZ for your help with posting Pics

Yes, a big thanks to Margo and Glen for organising the meeting, its so nice to see the faces of fellow collectors.

It seems that Melbourne was a very successful show , with large crowds and plenty of money changing hands.

Busy dealer stands for 4 days.





Member Michael Eastick with look of shock, to hear of the size his cheque to Millennium's Paul Fletcher needs to be.



Jude Koch sporting his lovely Diamonte brooch in the shape of an owl, along with Bridget Koch and Diamonte festooned desk Owl.




Richard Juzwin scoffing an apple. I told him for a $50 bribe I would delete it, but he said with the severe economic downturn, he was down to apples from Lobsters, and could not afford the bridge, so here we go.

It's great to be able to attach faces to names. It's been a great few days, and I would particularly like to thank whoever suggested Statistics as a nice eating venue (Thursday evening), to Kevin Morgan for finding another nice place for Dinner Friday evening, and particularly for his generosity in hosting the BBQ and drinks on Saturday, and Mrboggler (Ron) for his generosity as mine host in his shop on Saturday (and particularly his pricing - I filled a few gaps).

In particular thanks to Glen and Margo for taking all those pictures and posting them here. It will at least allow me to see what I did, even if I don't remember a lot of it, and it looks like I had a great time, apart from (somehow) falling down stairs, tripping and twisting a kneecap chasing a tram, and bruising my hand (how?).

A great four days, and at a minimum, I will be in Canberra again next year, and probably go to the National wherever it is going to be. I have now confirmed that nobody can drink like stamp collectors.

Norm

Thanks to all Stampboarders, especially Glen and Red shoed Lady. If there is a dichotomy in life, it must be Glen and Margo the magnificent. Billabong told me after looking at the Photos, that he has changed his mind about Margo and now sees Julie (Mrs. Lackytoy the 4th) as the apple of his eye.

After my recent holiday, it was nice to find that the moderators are nearly human after all. Although I still have my doubts about GOMC13, he talks funny. After some of the stories I was told (off the record), I think I would hate to be a moderator.

Once again thanks Glen for providing the opportunity to meet our cyber mates of Stampboards.( and of course the free passes for the 4 days.)

To the Lakatois, congratulations on your medal winning exhibitions , although personally, I think Julie's should have got a silver, to keep it in the family.

I will be looking forward to our next meeting, which I think is in CannedBerry.

Thank you Paul, for showing off your Bared Numerals, which you say you got for a song. Now comes the work of ordering them but you have got a good reference in the Freeman Book.

Something that just came into my mind- never more true than at the SHOW-----Knowledge Is Power. One of the GOMC's picked up a $100.00 stamp for $10.00 as the dealer didn't know what he was selling. I'm sure there were many other such deals, especially to the stampboarders who know what they are looking for. Excluding NOrm who robbed Mr B and his 50% discount policy. (Anyway Ron will be pleased to find a stampboarder is now looking after his Norfolk Is. sets.)

Thanks again and may all your stamping experiences be good ones.

9.00 p.m. and finally home in chilly Traralgon.

Thoroughly enjoyed the four days. It was great to meet everyone and put names to the faces.

The exhibits were great, got to meet the shaker and mover of Australia Post Philatelic Section and he even had a go at trying to fix the internet connexion on this computer.

For those who couldn't make it, try to get to the next one.

I had plans on working on my tin over the next few days, but the wife has other plans after I was away for 4 days. She has just booked us in or 3 days at a bed and breakfast in Hamilton. I suppose I'll have to go.

I need a break.

Andrew, there was something missing...........YOU. This cyber being there is not as good as the actual thing.

You could have had a moderator's meeting without the computers. Of course Sherro wasn't there but that's not unusual. (Well, yes I missed Sherro too.) Not paying any disrespect to those hard-working moderator souls in the far flung corners of the globe, like the USA, Canada and that other combined island.

From all reports (or rumours) IOMOON, is starting a GOMC of his own, not a Grumpy Old Men's Club but a Grumpy Old MODERATOR'S CLUB. I don't think it will catch on though. ps. My impeccable source was not at the Melbourne Show, but was a filter from from a planet far, far, away which senses these things.

admin wrote:

The BIG winner! Any Guesses?

That would be Jan Berg (Sweden) and the exhibit was SAMOA 1836 - 1895

traralgon3844 wrote:
That would be Jan Berg (Sweden) and the exhibit was SAMOA 1836 - 1895

Yes - it won the LOT basically!

Beat out Arthur Gray's King George for the big one.

Great Show, Great people, and great company.

Thanks have already been given to those worthy people who did all the work and I must second all of those expressions, but I would be failing if I did not once again thank Glen and Margo, without whom all of this would not have happened.

Nigel Clayton.

I agree with bluechromedomes comments above.

Great to meet Glen and Margo at last.

Glen seems to be able to manage on 1hrs sleep a day, I wish he would tell me what tablets he's on as I was worn out when i got home.

Best regards David

Firstly, thanks to all who contibuted to make it a memorable stay for us in Melbourne in particular:

Glen
Margo
Roly
Ron
Bill
Laurence
Paul
Gary
Norm
Jonah + wife
Barbara
Anne
Kevin Morgan
etc., etc., etc.

Even managed to win a couple of medals for exhibits

The Palmares dinner on the Saturday night at the Savage Club was just incredible. Thanks to Don Napier (social secretary for the event) for organising that.

See the marvelous history of that club here:

http://www.melbournesavageclub.com/msc/Default.aspx

Now for Canberra + possibly Adelaide next year, Sydney in 2011 8)

Well, how about TASMANIA later on this year?

Whoops... The stamp show in Tas was earlier this month.

Tassie_stamps,

There is a State and National philatleic exhibition in Tassie this year - LAUNPEX 2009 in Launceston from 30/10/09 to 2/11/09

Thanks Andrew

It was a family affair with two silvers and a silver bronze medal between us.

I think everyone has covered all the congratulations very well and I agree with all, great exhibits and well done to the medal winners.

Thanks to Glen and MargoZ for your kind help along with all the hard work and effort you put into the show and all the behind the scenes work.

It was great to meet in person only sorry i had to rush, and great job done on the photos.

A pat on the back and well done to all the people involved and who helped to make it enjoyable for all, I hope with time i can gain more experience and health permitting can become more involved and also be of help.

Cheers Mick

I'd like to thank all who contributed to this thread so that it ALMOST felt like we were there with you all.

Thanks to Margo and Glen for the pictures and I'm sure you will need a rest after those hectic days.

I'll definately go to Canberra in 8 months time as it's only a hop, skip and jump from here......see you there

Lakatoi 4 wrote:Tassie_stamps,

There is a State and National philatleic exhibition in Tassie this year - LAUNPEX 2009 in Launceston from 30/10/09 to 2/11/09

Any members coming down for LAUNPEX?

Sorry Tassie that's a hop, skip, jump and swim from here Surely all the Melbournites would be going and Margo and Glen, the globetrotters would think nothing of that distance

It takes us LONGER to drive to the Airport,than actually to FLY to Tassie.
even although it is all Downhill.

I don't quite know what happened, but I finally received my 200 Club pack on Wednesday. I guess somebody found it after the show (wasn't to be found on Sunday when I went).

PeterS wrote:I don't quite know what happened, but I finally received my 200 Club pack on Wednesday. I guess somebody found it after the show (wasn't to be found on Sunday when I went).

When you asked on Sunday,...were you holding Zimbabwee Bank Notes in your hand,
If so,,, then this would explain why no one could find it,they thought you were going to TIP them with Funny Money

Tony,

yes, the Palmares at the Savage Club was a night to remember. We were in the Annex and missed most of the speeches but as the wine was plentifully imbibed there was many interesting conversations.

Don should be congratulated for organizing the dinner in such an unusual atmosphere, I doubt there is no comparison anywhere in the world.

I presume you noticed when the event broke up around 11.30pm. and it was cold outside that there were lines of teenagers waiting to go clubbing. I don't know how long they had been lining up but they all seemed happy,


Those of us that were wearing APF awards around our necks were warned to take them off before we went outside,

David B.

mrboggler wrote:

PeterS wrote:I don't quite know what happened, but I finally received my 200 Club pack on Wednesday. I guess somebody found it after the show (wasn't to be found on Sunday when I went).

When you asked on Sunday,...were you holding Zimbabwee Bank Notes in your hand,
If so,,, then this would explain why no one could find it,they thought you were going to TIP them with Funny Money

The only ticket they had at the desk was for one Ron Columbine. I sensibly denied all knowledge and was given a ticket that I had to write my name on.

One of the most memorable events that occurred at the show was near closing time on the last day. There were talks on Traditional, Postal History and Postal Stationery which was open to all exhibitors, however virtually no exhibitors were present and the room was mainly attended by judges.

Jan Berg from Sweden gave a talk and discussion on the use of synopsis for exhibitors. As this is extremely important for exhibitors as they are widely used in the US and Europe but not in Australia. Those exhibitors who did not attend missed out on an interesting discussion,

David B.

A few queries about who was who at the Stampboards meeting in Melbourne.
Here's an annotated lineup....unfortunately a few members had come and gone by the time we thought to take the picture 8)

A few photos I have not had time to load until now, from the tie and jacket PALMARES Award dinner on Saturday night.

Held in the very dark wood and lavish Victoriana "Savage Club" private club venue in inner city. All kinds of primitive weapons and tribal masks and suchlike adorn all the walls.

And enough artwork next to them, to make the Nationally Gallery jealous.

Membership by invite only and fees are high. There are NO women members.

The solid wood entry door has no indication or signage whatever as to what is inside.

Not that their website mentions that!

https://www.melbournesavageclub.com/msc/Default.aspx

https://www.rds.ie/cat_club_detail.jsp?itemID=472

Club Etiquette
Men only Club
Suit or tailored jacket and tie. Jeans, leather jackets or trainers not permitted
Mobile phones are not allowed in the Club

Have just scanned through the post and all who attended appeared to have enjoyed themselves. Nice comments and photos of various occasions. Just wish I could have been there. Maybe another year. Congrats to all.

hello Glen was nice to finally officially meet

I have been reading the post on the show for awhile, just picking up on the tech probs you were having at the show,the little short gal who sorted you out was Yvette Trinidad.

Anyway, I'm starting to waffle - the main reason for the post is to announce that I have just placed online a heap of photos from the show which can be viewed at http://www.melbournestampshow2009.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

then images from show online

Nice to finish off a stamp show with some excellent pics.

Noticed a couple in the "Gallery" section with stampboards members and the stampboards tables 8)

I have just read the latest copy of "VPC News", with many articles on Stampshow Melb. 09. Turn to p3. and who should adorn the first photo but our own RolyRJ, Lakatoi4 and his son, looking at his award winning exhibition.

(If the photo was of better quality, I would add it here- but it's not, so I won't.) Apart from that, it is not flattering to Roly(GOMC), as it points out his baldness rather vividly.

Hello every body in the photos

One of the very few problems with bulletin/chatboards is that, with the sheer number of topics created, you tend to forget topics that are still of importance and/or have good memories.

This is one with a lot of good memories

Quite right Tony.
Apart from everything else, who could forget the night at the Savage Club?

Lakatoi 4 wrote:
This is one with a lot of good memories

True.

Norm, fromdownunder and Ron, MrBoggler sending a mystery sign language message to Glen in his Croydon shop. MrBoggler I think said it is an ancient Scottish Good luck gesture?