tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190925726844102948.post280915875134510610..comments2024-03-23T04:12:08.762-07:00Comments on Big Blue 1840-1940: ZululandJimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02024632082262694589noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190925726844102948.post-79916101908542119832017-04-16T21:03:08.069-07:002017-04-16T21:03:08.069-07:00Thanks for the kind comments, Drew - you have inde...Thanks for the kind comments, Drew - you have indeed been one of the most faithful readers.<br /><br />No, I'm not sad it is over, quite the contrary - I am elated! Now i can have even more fun with the posts. ;-)Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02024632082262694589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190925726844102948.post-20762537808942243242017-04-16T20:46:26.098-07:002017-04-16T20:46:26.098-07:00Jim, I've been reading your blog for a few yea...Jim, I've been reading your blog for a few years now -- not from Aden or Afghanistan maybe (remember them?) but from somewhere near there. It has been consistently excellent both with its information about countries and their stamps and with its ability to help generate enthusiasm for worldwide collecting again after it seemed as if it had pretty much died out. The blog has been terrific, and I'm glad to hear it's not ending just yet. Thanks for all your work. I bet you're a little sad it's "over" now. DrewMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08082601555760640397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190925726844102948.post-7010425543205382772017-04-15T19:12:10.949-07:002017-04-15T19:12:10.949-07:00Thanks for the complements,John.
I see you are an...Thanks for the complements,John.<br /><br />I see you are an expert blogger on the automobile and American life. ! :-) Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02024632082262694589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190925726844102948.post-37142991684717220242017-04-15T17:34:02.562-07:002017-04-15T17:34:02.562-07:00What a terrific blog! I learned so much after gra...What a terrific blog! I learned so much after grazing through these posts. Thank you for the time spent and the knowledge conveyed. I might just get back in the WW pre-1940 because of these fascinating posts. I realize how little I really knew while collecting as young person years ago.John Heitmannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15891521792448497252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190925726844102948.post-26536579075451677962017-04-13T06:43:20.152-07:002017-04-13T06:43:20.152-07:00Thanks Pablo!
Also, I am going to add your fine &...Thanks Pablo!<br /><br />Also, I am going to add your fine "Album de Estampillas" blog to the "More Interesting blogs and websites" list I keep along the left column.<br /><br />JimJimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02024632082262694589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190925726844102948.post-54915589257755778152017-04-13T05:16:39.682-07:002017-04-13T05:16:39.682-07:00"The "A to Z" publication of countr..."The "A to Z" publication of countries in BB is now finished. <br /><br />Congratulations!!! A really extensive covering!!!<br />Pablo (yo)https://www.blogger.com/profile/12778686167736802179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190925726844102948.post-80930720944025946872017-04-12T20:42:03.664-07:002017-04-12T20:42:03.664-07:00James- glad your journey and my journey were almos...James- glad your journey and my journey were almost in parallel! I think you will like the new planned blog posts.Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02024632082262694589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190925726844102948.post-63962846641993043352017-04-12T19:40:29.378-07:002017-04-12T19:40:29.378-07:00Many congratulations on reaching the end of the al...Many congratulations on reaching the end of the alphabet! I started collecting again about six months before your first posting, and have really found it helpful at every stage...particularly such highlights as Brazil and early Greece. Looking forward to the new plans.Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02867216696820987960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190925726844102948.post-36899680104905649292017-04-12T05:52:27.334-07:002017-04-12T05:52:27.334-07:00Anon- There will be some pleasant surprises. ;-)Anon- There will be some pleasant surprises. ;-)Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02024632082262694589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190925726844102948.post-44736957460042520382017-04-12T05:17:00.281-07:002017-04-12T05:17:00.281-07:00Glad to hear and read Jim. Looking forward to the ...Glad to hear and read Jim. Looking forward to the next instalments...<br /><br />A.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190925726844102948.post-32047809079227051982017-04-11T10:35:16.651-07:002017-04-11T10:35:16.651-07:00Hi Axel
No, the blog will not end- I'm having...Hi Axel<br /><br />No, the blog will not end- I'm having too much fun. ;-)<br /><br />There will be a blog post announcement about future directions in several weeks.Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02024632082262694589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190925726844102948.post-89404096478295218082017-04-11T09:50:05.431-07:002017-04-11T09:50:05.431-07:00I only discovered Big Blu recently and haven't...I only discovered Big Blu recently and haven't read all of your entries but congrats to the work achieved. <br /><br />However does that mean the blog will end?<br /><br />Best regards<br /><br />Axel<br />Lexmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16510811163415116101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190925726844102948.post-22060312612882003462017-04-10T21:19:53.404-07:002017-04-10T21:19:53.404-07:00It does feel good!
And thanks Gene for your insig...It does feel good!<br /><br />And thanks Gene for your insightful historical observation comments.Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02024632082262694589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190925726844102948.post-75765728011640588672017-04-10T21:02:28.080-07:002017-04-10T21:02:28.080-07:00What a wonderful journey you have provided all of ...What a wonderful journey you have provided all of us with your postings Jim, so happy you made it to the very end!Gene/DJCMHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02289801853947188368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190925726844102948.post-49603748576549426622017-04-10T09:08:46.113-07:002017-04-10T09:08:46.113-07:00Thanks Chris- Its been a journey but worth it!
I ...Thanks Chris- Its been a journey but worth it!<br /><br />I think there is indeed a bit more interest in WW the last several years.Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02024632082262694589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190925726844102948.post-13438022565538272362017-04-10T08:40:24.438-07:002017-04-10T08:40:24.438-07:00Jim,
Congratulations on finishing all the A-Z coun...Jim,<br />Congratulations on finishing all the A-Z counties in Big Blue! What a great resource for worldwide collectors. I think you and Bob together have single-handedly reinvigorated classic WW stamp collecting (at least for a few of us). I know for me, I can remember back to around 2008 or 2009 after stumbling upon Bob's 'Filling Spaces' blog, I decided to dig out my old Scott Internationals again. And then, a few years later, I found your blog and have been following it ever since. <br /><br />Well done! I look forward to what's next. ChrisWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01271059939734829748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190925726844102948.post-72252837802728240472017-04-09T14:47:19.538-07:002017-04-09T14:47:19.538-07:00Thanks for the nice words Catalin. Likewise, your ...Thanks for the nice words Catalin. Likewise, your blog postings will live on!Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02024632082262694589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190925726844102948.post-25424058809023531962017-04-09T11:14:11.960-07:002017-04-09T11:14:11.960-07:00Congratulations also from me, Jim! It was an inter...Congratulations also from me, Jim! It was an interesting trip and what matters in the end is that your blog will be many years from now on an inspiration for future generations of philatelists. I look forward to the continuation of your blog, because I'm sure that what is good just now coming! CatalinAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190925726844102948.post-88348660904211985072017-04-08T20:40:39.911-07:002017-04-08T20:40:39.911-07:00Thanks Joe! And thanks for your country count spre...Thanks Joe! And thanks for your country count spreadsheet!Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02024632082262694589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190925726844102948.post-72741782081839049402017-04-08T17:34:00.385-07:002017-04-08T17:34:00.385-07:00Congrats, congrats!
At this point I don't work...Congrats, congrats!<br />At this point I don't work on my Big Blue without the proper country page (of yours) in front of me. An invaluable, irreplaceable resource. I'll raise my glass in your direction tonight!trptjoehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05693848945933915289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190925726844102948.post-16528603286828224372017-04-08T13:55:52.315-07:002017-04-08T13:55:52.315-07:00I might have some Petite Sirah later. ;-)
It does...I might have some Petite Sirah later. ;-)<br /><br />It does feel good.<br /><br />Thanks for all of your support Bud!Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02024632082262694589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190925726844102948.post-76468447136689221282017-04-08T13:39:34.636-07:002017-04-08T13:39:34.636-07:00Pop the champagne! Ignite the fireworks! Start the...Pop the champagne! Ignite the fireworks! Start the ticker-tape parade! Call out the dancing girls!Budhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18202098671443782842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190925726844102948.post-24362322151810582092017-04-08T10:21:08.538-07:002017-04-08T10:21:08.538-07:00Yes, it only took six years and two months. ;-)
T...Yes, it only took six years and two months. ;-)<br /><br />Thanks a lot Keijo, you have been an inspiration to me. Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02024632082262694589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190925726844102948.post-70583859232882874822017-04-08T08:50:15.110-07:002017-04-08T08:50:15.110-07:00"The "A to Z" publication of countr..."The "A to Z" publication of countries in BB is now finished. !!!!... What a trip!"<br /><br />Could not agree more... Kind of amazed how quickly you covered the world, but I guess time flies when having fun. <br /><br />Looking forward to round 2 ;) <br /><br />-k-<br /><br /><br />keijohttps://www.stampcollectingblog.comnoreply@blogger.com