Hi from Norway

[blaamand]

I'm happy to find a forum where members describe themselves as being in a stampy mood. That phrase immediately made me feel like home....

I guess I'm just another stampnut like others in here. My interest can best be described as WW, however I do not actively purchase anything after 1940-50'ish. I prefer engraved classics from the 19th century with all their varieties, shades, postmarks etc. I have chosen to arrange my collection in 160 X 64 pgs Lighthouse stockbooks, giving more flexibility to add varieties etc. Currently counting 140k different there's still an awesome lot of empty spaces in my albums, so there's no need to get bored for another 100 years! My main purpose of stamping is simply to enjoy all parts off it - my wife's not impressed but so be it....

I'm looking forward to get to know you - hope we all can learn and get inspiration from each other.

Happy stamping!!

[khj]

Welcome Welcome Welcome! From you know who!

Stampy mood is the only way to go!

k

[crazyquilter]

and Welcome to our little den of stampers! Very nice intro blaamand ,

[MikeC99]

blaamand, welcome to Stamp Bears. It sounds like you have a great WW collection. I look forward to seeing some scans of your engraved classics and your participation in our threads.
Mike

[Butterfly]

Welcome from a 1/4 Norwegian stampaholic.! 3920004554

[blaamand]

Wow, what a warm welcome by you all!! That made my day, what a friendly place. A big Thank you to khj that made me aware of this site. Cheers

[crazyquilter]

blaamand, another stampnut like others in here I like that

[kacyds]

Welcome to Stamp Bears. We are glad that you decided to join us. If you have any questions please ask one of our great members, or send a pm to one of our staff members. Our Admin/Moderator team are here to help you.

Make sure to read our forum rules and make yourself familiar with them. Once you reach 50 post, the marketplace opens up, and you can start trading with other members.

Oh, our members here love to see other members collections. Once you settle in, don't hesitate to show some scans of your collection. There are many threads already started. If you cant find a thread to post your scans, start a new one.

Again, thanks for joining and look forward to your participation.

[ChickasawStampMan]

Welcome. Welcome. Welcome!!

[Deleted]

A warm welcome, blaamand . I hope you enjoy being with us, and look forward to seeing pictures of some of your stamps. I share your love of the older stamps. 

[Craig]

blaamand! Welcome and aloha from Hawaii!

[JanetC]

blaamand, Welcome to Stamp Bears. I am sure you will enjoy your stay in our little den. Looking forward to hearing more about you and your collection.

[FairyFoot]

Hello and welcome from Wales. Norway is a gorgeous country and I visited it about 20 years ago.

[blaamand]

May 3, 2016 13:56:10 GMT -5 FairyFoot said:

Hello and welcome from Wales. Norway is a gorgeous country and I visited it about 20 years ago.

Thanks FairyFoot Wales is beautiful too...
Where did you go? I'm living on the southeastern coast, no spectacular fjords but the weather is normally sunny.

[tony]

blaamand
Welcome from New Zealand, I am also a WW collector, I like the modern stamps and definitives.

[blaamand]

tony - thanks. as a kiwi you'll be on the total opposite side of the planet - but we're still very much on the same planet with regards to stamps !!
Nice to meet you all, all around the globe.
Jon

[FairyFoot]

blaamand, I went Interailing. So, Narvik, Trondheim via Hell from Stockholm, Oslo, Bergen (the cliff railway I think was on the stamps at the time), that lovely little railway down to a fjord and a cruise on it, stayed in Voss youth hostel, Stavanger, Tonsberg, Gjorvik.

[crazyquilter]

blaamand , I really like the stamps of Norway Lighthouses. I found this beautiful picture of the oldest lighthouse.



Have you seen this one?

[blaamand]

May 4, 2016 7:08:59 GMT -5 FairyFoot said:

blaamand, I went Interailing. So, Narvik, Trondheim via Hell from Stockholm, Oslo, Bergen (the cliff railway I think was on the stamps at the time), that lovely little railway down to a fjord and a cruise on it, stayed in Voss youth hostel, Stavanger, Tonsberg, Gjorvik.

Wow, sounds like a lifetime experience. The train down to the fjord must have been the 'Flåmsbanen', a short but truly magnificent trip. Hope you liked our beer as well, despite the price level...

[blaamand]

May 4, 2016 11:03:22 GMT -5 crazyquilter said:

blaamand , I really like the stamps of Norway Lighthouses. I found this beautiful picture of the oldest lighthouse.



Have you seen this one?

I'm glad you like them! The lighthouse on your beautiful picture must be Lindesnes Lighthouse, at the very Southern tip of Norway. That coastline was dreaded by all sailors in those days, due to currents, rough seas and often poor visibility. The seabed outside is literally littered with wrecks. So the erection of this lighthouse in particular did more to safety at seas than any other Norwegian Lighthouse. Despite modern instruments this Lighthouse still holds a special position in many Norwegians consciousnesses and it is popular travel destination. I have myself only seen it from the bridge on vessels, as I am an Deck officer myself. But I must go and bring my children one day, it's only about 2 hours drive away.

May I ask - what's the reason for your particular interest in lighthouses, would you happen to be a sailor yourself?

BTW- the lighthouse on my avatar (Torungen, Arendal) is just outside my window.