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John’s Weekly Blog

ARE YOU ABLE TO MEASURE THE “SMILE” ON THE FACE OF A COLLECTOR?

ARE YOU ABLE TO MEASURE THE “SMILE” ON THE FACE OF A COLLECTOR?


The approach I took to acquire a new stamp or two was “cook a deal” with the mail clerk. That accomplished, most stamps obtained were definitives - nothing registered or special delivery. But stamps were stamps and very difficult to part with - if you enjoy the hobby.

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ESC 2023 Spring National Stamp Show

ESC 2023 Spring National Stamp Show

This just isn’t any ordinary Edmonton Stamp Show!!
 
This is a national level show featuring multiple frames of Edmonton’s Hockey History “Then & Now” (1900’s-2000), plus nationally judged competitive world wide stamp exhibits.
 
ESC Spring National Stamp Show

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Midnight Madness 1961

Midnight Madness 1961

If you have not experienced “squeak, squeak”, come and visit Edmonton, Alberta.  January is a good month to test out your squeaky boots. With the windchill, factored in, they get even squeakier!  My Arizona colleagues have passed on that experience! 

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How Did This MJR Guy Celebrate New Years 1961?

How Did This MJR Guy Celebrate New Years 1961?

Perhaps  New Year’s left you with the signature song:          
Oh !! What a Night I Didn’t Even Know My Name. 

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Happy New Years!

Happy New Years!

Or, come to think of it you may not have had a “Good TIME”. 🤢  Was your head spinning or were you gazing at the stars?  Perhaps searching for “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds”? 

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