https://kingstonstampclub.ca/forum/ Tue, 03 Nov 2026 13:33:18 +0000 MyBB https://kingstonstampclub.ca/forum/showthread.php?tid=386 Sat, 15 Aug 2026 11:06:27 +0000 Carmen]]> https://kingstonstampclub.ca/forum/showthread.php?tid=386
Thanks again!  ]]>
Thanks again!  ]]> https://kingstonstampclub.ca/forum/showthread.php?tid=373 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:58:02 +0000 Carmen]]> https://kingstonstampclub.ca/forum/showthread.php?tid=373   in the latest edition of the Canadian Stamp News (Jun 2-15, 2026). He rescued CSN editor Mike Walsh and his wife and dog after Mike's car's water pump died in Gananoque.

John, sir, you are a credit to your beautiful town! Well done!]]>   in the latest edition of the Canadian Stamp News (Jun 2-15, 2026). He rescued CSN editor Mike Walsh and his wife and dog after Mike's car's water pump died in Gananoque.

John, sir, you are a credit to your beautiful town! Well done!]]> https://kingstonstampclub.ca/forum/showthread.php?tid=371 Sun, 31 May 2026 21:24:56 +0000 Carmen]]> https://kingstonstampclub.ca/forum/showthread.php?tid=371
CAP-ex or CAPE-ex (or either?)

I attended the 2022 CAPEX in Toronto (anyone else?) with my friend and we had a blast. One of the exhibits I have fond memories of was someone who had collected censored mail from jails, with all manner of Rude Things written by prisoners, mostly about the correctional officers and conditions.

And of course, I came home with Much Stuff I Didn't Need.  That having been said, I'm not sure how it's pronounced! Thoughts?]]>
CAP-ex or CAPE-ex (or either?)

I attended the 2022 CAPEX in Toronto (anyone else?) with my friend and we had a blast. One of the exhibits I have fond memories of was someone who had collected censored mail from jails, with all manner of Rude Things written by prisoners, mostly about the correctional officers and conditions.

And of course, I came home with Much Stuff I Didn't Need.  That having been said, I'm not sure how it's pronounced! Thoughts?]]> https://kingstonstampclub.ca/forum/showthread.php?tid=364 Fri, 15 May 2026 10:32:35 +0000 Carmen]]> https://kingstonstampclub.ca/forum/showthread.php?tid=364
For voting at the AGM, which I will not be at, is there a means for e-mail votes by members so that I can still do my bit?

Thanks!  ]]>
For voting at the AGM, which I will not be at, is there a means for e-mail votes by members so that I can still do my bit?

Thanks!  ]]> https://kingstonstampclub.ca/forum/showthread.php?tid=355 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:06:57 +0000 Carmen]]> https://kingstonstampclub.ca/forum/showthread.php?tid=355
It'll be a quick in-and-out-for-me-meeting too, though. I have to get home for a 2 pm online seminar for work, sigh...  ]]>
It'll be a quick in-and-out-for-me-meeting too, though. I have to get home for a 2 pm online seminar for work, sigh...  ]]> https://kingstonstampclub.ca/forum/showthread.php?tid=354 Sun, 19 Apr 2026 11:24:26 +0000 Carmen]]> https://kingstonstampclub.ca/forum/showthread.php?tid=354
I also came away with some treasures, not least of which is this lovely Kingston cover with a "Canada Air Mail Official Opening of Kingston Airport Special Air Mail Flight Kingston to Toronto" rubber stamp. You know Kingston Airport... our OTHER Bus Station, LOL! This included a Canada Scott C1 stamp, which I didn't have, so hooray for ME!


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I also came away with some treasures, not least of which is this lovely Kingston cover with a "Canada Air Mail Official Opening of Kingston Airport Special Air Mail Flight Kingston to Toronto" rubber stamp. You know Kingston Airport... our OTHER Bus Station, LOL! This included a Canada Scott C1 stamp, which I didn't have, so hooray for ME!


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Anyone in our club also a collector of the above? I can put them in touch...

Thanks!  ]]>
Anyone in our club also a collector of the above? I can put them in touch...

Thanks!  ]]> https://kingstonstampclub.ca/forum/showthread.php?tid=345 Sun, 05 Apr 2026 11:18:40 +0000 Carmen]]> https://kingstonstampclub.ca/forum/showthread.php?tid=345

Anyone else here not on Turkey or Ham as an Easter meal? In our case, we go for chicken just because turkey, being high in purines, tends to set off gout in the hubby.

Anyone else have any more "unique" food offerings?]]>

Anyone else here not on Turkey or Ham as an Easter meal? In our case, we go for chicken just because turkey, being high in purines, tends to set off gout in the hubby.

Anyone else have any more "unique" food offerings?]]> https://kingstonstampclub.ca/forum/showthread.php?tid=344 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:02:43 +0000 Hugh]]> https://kingstonstampclub.ca/forum/showthread.php?tid=344
Eastern Ontario Bread Tags.

The noble pursuit of collecting bread tags (AKA ties) has a storied tradition, stretching back to ancient times. Historians trace its earliest roots to the little-known Pharaoh Twistankhamun, whose tomb revealed golden bread ties used to seal royal loaves of ceremonial bread. However, the collecting of modern bread ties blossomed during the great yeast shortage of 1927, when bakers began marking their loaves with unique ties to deter bread theft. By the mid-20th century, societies dedicated to bread tie collecting sprang up globally, with dedicated tie collectors engaging in heated debates over the controversial "Whole Wheat Incident" of 1958, when unauthorized cardboard ties briefly replaced traditional plastic ones. Today, Bread Tie Philately (also affectionately called "Panphilately") enjoys a golden age, enthusiastically supported by a thriving online community that debates endlessly on such issues as tie rarity, color gradations, the use of fugitive inks and the interpretation of digital bread ties.


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I started with some kiloware.


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A sample from the 'classic' early period.


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And, a couple of plastic 'modern' ties. Notice the UV tagging. These are all used of course. 


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And, some of the controversial cardboard ties ... notice the threads -- evidence of the use of granite paper. These are also hard to find in mint condition. Notice one has a crease, evidence of it being breadily-used. 


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A cinderella tie ... It was not used on an actual loaf. Clearly it was ornamental.


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A digital tie .. the latest historical development. I may need some help analyzing the code.


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I had so much fun ... I ended up doing a one frame exhibit. For the ATA (American Tie Association)


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April Fool everyone! Just kidding.

Poisson d’avril / Aprilscherz / День смеха / 愚人节快乐 / Gocair ort!

Cheers, Hugh]]>
Eastern Ontario Bread Tags.

The noble pursuit of collecting bread tags (AKA ties) has a storied tradition, stretching back to ancient times. Historians trace its earliest roots to the little-known Pharaoh Twistankhamun, whose tomb revealed golden bread ties used to seal royal loaves of ceremonial bread. However, the collecting of modern bread ties blossomed during the great yeast shortage of 1927, when bakers began marking their loaves with unique ties to deter bread theft. By the mid-20th century, societies dedicated to bread tie collecting sprang up globally, with dedicated tie collectors engaging in heated debates over the controversial "Whole Wheat Incident" of 1958, when unauthorized cardboard ties briefly replaced traditional plastic ones. Today, Bread Tie Philately (also affectionately called "Panphilately") enjoys a golden age, enthusiastically supported by a thriving online community that debates endlessly on such issues as tie rarity, color gradations, the use of fugitive inks and the interpretation of digital bread ties.


  Image.jpeg (Size: 146.88 KB / Downloads: 0)

I started with some kiloware.


  Image 1.jpeg (Size: 376.27 KB / Downloads: 0)

A sample from the 'classic' early period.


  Image 2.jpeg (Size: 92.04 KB / Downloads: 0)

And, a couple of plastic 'modern' ties. Notice the UV tagging. These are all used of course. 


  Image 3.jpeg (Size: 45.11 KB / Downloads: 41)


  Image 4.jpeg (Size: 73.02 KB / Downloads: 41)

And, some of the controversial cardboard ties ... notice the threads -- evidence of the use of granite paper. These are also hard to find in mint condition. Notice one has a crease, evidence of it being breadily-used. 


  Image 7.jpeg (Size: 81.18 KB / Downloads: 42)


  Image 6.jpeg (Size: 78.07 KB / Downloads: 41)

A cinderella tie ... It was not used on an actual loaf. Clearly it was ornamental.


  Image 8.jpeg (Size: 67.22 KB / Downloads: 41)

A digital tie .. the latest historical development. I may need some help analyzing the code.


  Image 9.jpeg (Size: 94.07 KB / Downloads: 0)

I had so much fun ... I ended up doing a one frame exhibit. For the ATA (American Tie Association)


  Image 10.jpeg (Size: 146.68 KB / Downloads: 0)

April Fool everyone! Just kidding.

Poisson d’avril / Aprilscherz / День смеха / 愚人节快乐 / Gocair ort!

Cheers, Hugh]]> https://kingstonstampclub.ca/forum/showthread.php?tid=333 Fri, 27 Feb 2026 11:03:36 +0000 Carmen]]> https://kingstonstampclub.ca/forum/showthread.php?tid=333
- Watching mini-bidding wars ( ), and even finally benefiting myself, although I had sworn up and down I wouldn't do it, but hey, how DOES one stop oneself from bidding on a $4 GB lot?! It called to me, ya know? 

- OOH, and I brought home some GB new stamp issue packets for review from Roy over the next couple of weeks!

- And thanks to Richard for the unexpected Belgium stamps he found and gave me... what a Mentor! 

- Finally, I spoke to Bob about some stamp stuff going on with a friend of mine and her sadly-unwell parents (because it's above my pay grade), and he offered to email her and let her know what steps she could take. THANKS Bob! I'll get that info to ya! She's very grateful.

This club rocks!]]>
- Watching mini-bidding wars ( ), and even finally benefiting myself, although I had sworn up and down I wouldn't do it, but hey, how DOES one stop oneself from bidding on a $4 GB lot?! It called to me, ya know? 

- OOH, and I brought home some GB new stamp issue packets for review from Roy over the next couple of weeks!

- And thanks to Richard for the unexpected Belgium stamps he found and gave me... what a Mentor! 

- Finally, I spoke to Bob about some stamp stuff going on with a friend of mine and her sadly-unwell parents (because it's above my pay grade), and he offered to email her and let her know what steps she could take. THANKS Bob! I'll get that info to ya! She's very grateful.

This club rocks!]]> https://kingstonstampclub.ca/forum/showthread.php?tid=324 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:26:47 +0000 RICHARD]]> https://kingstonstampclub.ca/forum/showthread.php?tid=324 https://kingstonstampclub.ca/forum/showthread.php?tid=320 Fri, 13 Feb 2026 15:55:56 +0000 Janet MacD]]> https://kingstonstampclub.ca/forum/showthread.php?tid=320

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I wasn’t collecting stamps in those days, but if I had been, I don’t think I would have been an enthusiastic buyer. They were ugly!]]>
I wasn’t collecting stamps in those days, but if I had been, I don’t think I would have been an enthusiastic buyer. They were ugly!]]> https://kingstonstampclub.ca/forum/showthread.php?tid=299 Fri, 09 Jan 2026 10:37:26 +0000 Carmen]]> https://kingstonstampclub.ca/forum/showthread.php?tid=299
 See yas all next time! Happy Stamping!]]>
 See yas all next time! Happy Stamping!]]> https://kingstonstampclub.ca/forum/showthread.php?tid=298 Thu, 25 Dec 2025 11:09:41 +0000 Carmen]]> https://kingstonstampclub.ca/forum/showthread.php?tid=298