Hello

Just found this forum and joined. I am a worldwide collector of mint and used stamps through 2000. I use the Scott International Albums so I have a lot of blank spaces. Hoping one day I will get to the 50 post magic number so I can respond to the trading posts. Guess emailing the individual will have to do. I live in La Mesa, CA. I started collecting back in the 60's. That lasted for a few years then girls became an interest then life just took over. Guess that happened to most of us who started collecting back then. I came back to collecting from time to time but nothing serious. Now that I have retired I have started collecting and spend a couple of hours each day putting stamps in the albums. My goal is to get all my stamps mounted by the end of the year.

Welcome to the forum ironhelm!

Hi Ironhelm.

Welcome to SCF.

Your story certainly sounds familar.

Steve

Welcome to SCF.

If you haven't already, read some of the older threads and discussions. When I joined, I found a lot of interesting information and by "reviving" old threads and joining in the new ones, you'll have your 50 posts in no time.

I'm sure you will find SCF teeming with friendly and knowledgeable collectors. We look forward to learning about and maybe seeing your collection.

KirkS

Welcome! I too got back into collecting within the past few years.

ironhelm!
I collected worldwide for many years myself. Then had to clear the decks and now am starting over, slowly. Lots of help and info to be had here.

Share pics and info when you can.

Welcome back to the fold(ed hinge). Have fun reacquainting yourself with your collection. I say just jump in and before you know it your 2 weeks & 50 posts will be over before you know it.

Welcome to the forum. Welcome back to collecting.




Butch

welcome to this forum and enjoy yourself here.

Welcome to the forum.
I agree with Steve, your story sounds familiar...especially the part about the girls !

Strange though, your nickname sounds familiar too !

Londonbus1.....Lacking good memory.

Hi Londonbus1. We made a trade a few years ago. I sent you some USSR.

G'Day and to the forum

Welcom back to collecting and to the forum.

Would love to see some of your collection once you have settled in.

Dianne

YES !! The Russians !
Now I remember.
Stick around, you'll like it here.

Londonbus1...How many years ago was that ?

Londonbus1: I would guess about 5 years ago.

IronHelm

You have come to the right place. Read up some and post as you like and in no time you will hit the 50 posts. Glad to see you are returning to the hobby.