Awards given

[Admin Bear]

Today i have handed out a few awards.. 2 scan bomber awards and 2 Bill Willis awards (so far)...

some one recently asked me why they had not received one..

short answer - i forget at times..

slightly longer answer... i take a lot of time to decide who has earned a Bill Willis award ..

[Philatarium]

Bear, can you explain what the Bill Willis award is and/or what it is for?

Thanks!

[Admin Bear]

sure thing....

Bill was a member here and one of the first people on other boards to take me under wing when i started collecting a few years back

Bill touched the lives of many people from all over the world and always took the time to teach and answer questions no matter how small or how complex they could end up being. I recall many hours of video chatting with him, where he would show some of his vast collection. If my little one happened by and took an interest in what Bill had to show he would pack it up and mail them to her..

His kindness rekindled a faith in humanity that was (and at times still is) greatly lacking. last year he passed away suddenly and we created an award in his honor. i give this award out to members who are nominated by others, or who i feel have influenced me or my family in some way.

For example you sir... you have always been kind, shared your information with anyone who was willing to listen, and have always brought up topics that have brought up conversations with my kids that have lasted for hours..

[Philatarium]

First, and most importantly, how great it is that you commemorate someone who had such a positive impact on your experience with philately, for you and your family! There are a few people like that in the hobby, but we definitely need more of them.

(And, as I know you and others know, there are other boards where sequestering one's knowledge or using it to belittle another's question seems to be a form of sport.)

Second, I don't know if I'm a deserving recipient of the award, and I'm wondering if you've got me confused with another "Philatarium" somewhere , but I'll graciously and gratefully accept. It's a very nice way of building community on this board. Thank you, sincerely, very much.

Finally, if I can ever get a round tuit, I might end up being a scan bomber on here someday. Lots of scans, lots of stamps to show!

Again, thank you. I very much appreciate it!

-- Dave

[kacyds]

Aug 21, 2014 17:10:20 GMT -5 Philatarium said:

Finally, if I can ever get a round tuit, I might end up being a scan bomber on here someday. Lots of scans, lots of stamps to show!

Im not getting any younger......   4030434416

[Philatarium]

Aug 21, 2014 17:38:55 GMT -5 kacyds said:

Aug 21, 2014 17:10:20 GMT -5 Philatarium said:

Finally, if I can ever get a round tuit, I might end up being a scan bomber on here someday. Lots of scans, lots of stamps to show!

Im not getting any younger......   4030434416

You and me both, brother ...  

[kannik]

Philatarium, now I REALLY have to learn how to
scan to this site. I have to get a picture of a
"round tuit" to you. I used to make my own
crafty version of them! (Didn`t sell many of
them, though!)

[jonesy]

Good morning Bear,

I just noticed one of these under my name. I am speechless (and believe me, for me to be speechless is a chore all in its own right.) I am not sure what I have done to deserve such an honor, but I will accept with all humility. I wish I could have known Bill and for that matter Krash. I have just finished reading some posts on him. Thank you once again, I only hope I can continue doing whatever it is I have done to deserve such an honor sir.

Jonesy

[youpiao]

Jul 31, 2019 8:47:58 GMT -5 jonesy said:

Good morning Bear,

I just noticed one of these under my name. I am speechless (and believe me, for me to be speechless is a chore all in its own right.) I am not sure what I have done to deserve such an honor, but I will accept with all humility. I wish I could have known Bill and for that matter Krash. I have just finished reading some posts on him. Thank you once again, I only hope I can continue doing whatever it is I have done to deserve such an honor sir.

Jonesy

Congratulations, Mr jonesy. Keep on keepin' on.