Dad encouraged collecting

 Happy Father's Day! 

Without a doubt I can say that I wouldn't be here doing this if it weren't for my father's encouragement of collecting hobbies. Though he never dabbled in cards, he had his own hobby - stamps. 

The Scott catalogues, Harris albums, and stock books galore lined the bookshelves of HIS den. My brother and I did join him in the world of philately for a while, but cards were my calling and well, my brother was never really a collector. Unless you count junk at the cottage. 

We lost dad unexpectedly 16 years ago and there really isn't a day that I don't think about him at least once. I have his stamp collection all packed up in large Tupperware totes untouched. Someday, soon I hope, I will make time to explore it and remember those days. 

Here is a preview of an upcoming set post that features a famous TV dad.


Enjoy the day dads!


 


A collector since my early years. Sometimes a collector without focus. If it piques my interest I may collect it.

Comments

  1. FujiJune 15, 2025 at 11:43 AM

    Great card. Lost my pops too back in 2023. I understand the whole thing about thinking about him every day. I've got photos of him and my mom around the house, so I'm always greeted with their smiles. Not sure if you have children or not... but if you do, I hope you enjoy your Father's Day.

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  2. DerekJune 28, 2025 at 10:36 PM

    I love reading the dad memories. Thanks for sharing

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