Pillar Of The Community Prize - Congratulations Cjd!

Gussy and Diane deserve the awards..they may have had a slight edge, but they are steady contributors..reading the book by Colin Powell about when he and his class were all young Lieutenants...they were copletitive but they also looked after one another and protected each other from the higher officers !!

Hey Phil, as I check out this thread I see you at 499. Say something! Don't you want that book?

Phil , I will send you the Apfelbaum book when I'm done--okay? JUST SAY THE WORD...A WORD...ANY WORD...TO MAKE THAT 500th post!!

Gussyboy1

Ok Gussy, I will say...how the heck did you get to 593 already...i did not realize Diane and I were that close...but I do not mind coming in #3 to you Two ! I really didnt pay much attention to the contest until a few days ago...i did not want to post just for the sake of posting !

Modern_who do not worry..i will read the book and then xchange it with Gussy for the Apfelbaum !

Congrats, Phil on your Pillardom.

Gussy is now over 600, she talks too much. LOL

Steve

Thought you said Phillerdom, but I sometimes see things differently.
Congrats!

Congrats Phil

I honestly don't know how I made to 500 before you.

I barely have time to eat these days let alone chat with you guys.

Dianne

Tom, the book by Apfelbaum arrived yesterday afternoon! Thank you so very much!! It is an easy read,too! Love it!


Gussyboy

Our fourth member to reach 500 posts may choose from:

100 Greatest American Stamps
Janet Klug & Donald J. Sundman 132 pages, color, hardbound. A fully illustrated in color book of America's 100 greatest stamps. Includes market values, price histories, and commentary.

OR

Encyclopedia of United States Stamps and Stamp Collecting
Rodney A. Juell & Steven J. Rod. This book is called the "Bargain of the Century" by Linn's Stamp News, this remarkable resource succinctly reviews U.S. philately while providing tips for the novice. 62 chapters and 4 appendices include U.S. stamps, history, production, and technology. 730 pages hardbound in full color.

OR

A mystery stamp book

I'm just catching up with this post. That pesky heart attack sure put me behind on the post counts. I'm still in the running for #4, so I guess I'd better get to work!

t360 - thank you for your generosity!

BTW, I forgot to thank you, Tom, for the Fun and Profit in Stamp Collecting book! The Star Wars stamps were great on the package! And, I learned what happened to Tristan da Cunha from that book--every one will need to google it now and Learn, learn. learn!
Gussyboy1

T360 Thank you !! let me find your e mail and I will send my address !

I'm glad you enjoyed the books, gussyboy1! You are a fast reader!