Welcome to Sunday Summary, the meme in which I attempt to summarize the week that came before. The BIG NEWS is that my Lovely Lady Kanchana finally touched-down last night in Phuket following a separation in distance but certainly not love that stretches back to mid-August. Something that has been here for quite some time … Continue reading Sunday Summary #16
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Christmas Stamps 2022: Netherlands
PostNL of the Netherlands does not issue traditional Christmas stamps. Instead, they release what are termed "December stamps", holiday-themed emissions that can be used to send Christmas and New Year cards at a reduced rate. The special December rate of € 0,91. per stamp applies from 14 November 2022 up to and including 6 January … Continue reading Christmas Stamps 2022: Netherlands
Postcrossing Topical Catalogue 2011-2022
Welcome to my updated catalogue of Postcrossing-themed stamps, issued between 2011 and the present 2022. This covers mainly those stamps officially released by postal administrations around the world. There are also a number of personalized stamps on this topic, some official but most privately created as well as a large variety of pictorial cancellations and … Continue reading Postcrossing Topical Catalogue 2011-2022
Postcrossing: Off To Holland
With the arrival of a postcard I sent to Lappeenranta, Finland (travelled 8,183km in seventeen days), I requested one more address. My latest Postcrossing card will journey 9,519km to Amersfoort in the Netherlands. I picked out a nice view of Thai food for Tessa’s card. This is the 41st “official” card I’ve sent. I recently … Continue reading Postcrossing: Off To Holland
Postcrossing: Sent Cards #7 & 8!
I sent three Postcrossing cards last month and all three have now arrived with the two most recent being registered over the last couple of days. Card #TH-146505 was sent to Ans in the Netherlands. She'd requested a card showing shipping, ports, or water. The only one I could find remotely meeting those requirements was a … Continue reading Postcrossing: Sent Cards #7 & 8!
Postcrossing: Received Cards #6 and #7
Yesterday, I received two Postcrossing cards -- the first time that's happened since I've rejoined. Each of these travelled for less than three weeks so that's a bit of an improvement. Both were sent undercover in envelopes. That doesn't seem to have any effect on the speed of transit. Oh, well... The first envelope actually … Continue reading Postcrossing: Received Cards #6 and #7
Postcrossing: Received Card #4 And My First Design Efforts
I believe that our local mailman -- a very large man (think Samoan wrestler large) on a very small motorbike (110cc Honda Dream) -- is getting used to seeing my name on items in his mailbag. And the man and woman who man the front desk at my guesthouse seem to take delight in giving … Continue reading Postcrossing: Received Card #4 And My First Design Efforts
Mark Joseph Jochim 