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Yolanda
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Collects stamps and WW2 pocket guides. New WIP about a corpsman in the Vietnam War at NSA DaNang (1967). WIP middle grade historical fiction, 1980s. Enjoys 📺📻 classic movies and ⚾️,🏀.
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World War I Memorial Bridge, New Hampshire #WWI
Bridge dedicated to NH sailors and soldiers of WWI
November 29, 2025 at 10:28 PM
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Oh no! Encountered on morning walk, lost mustard.
A full jar of mustard on the ground with fallen leaves.
November 27, 2025 at 3:12 PM
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Happy Thanksgiving!
Wooden boxes with pumpkins, squash, and gourds stacked up against red wooden building
November 27, 2025 at 1:57 PM
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Keep me away from the maple creams— vanilla, coffee, and cinnamon from Mount Mansfield
Jars of maple cream including coffee, cinnamon, and vanilla
November 26, 2025 at 1:14 AM
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World War I memorial #WWI
“to those members who served for the cause of humanity”
WW 1 memorial in Hanover, NH “to those members who served for the cause of humanity”
November 25, 2025 at 12:47 AM
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#hoops #basketball
An outdoor basketball hoop with a green wall. Leaves on the ground.
November 22, 2025 at 8:04 PM
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Get your USPS Battlefields Of The American Revolution #stamps.
Wonderful watercolors!
#philately #stampcollecting
Sheet of stamps of American Revolution battles
November 22, 2025 at 1:21 AM
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#stamps #philately #AmericanRevolution
Collage of US postage stamps with Colonial and American Revolution themes
November 22, 2025 at 1:12 AM
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1981 18c Battles of Yorktown & Virginia Capes

#stamps #philately #AmericanRevolution
Two stamps with maps of the Battle of Yorktown and Virginia Capes
November 22, 2025 at 1:00 AM
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George Washington #stamps #philately
Collection of US stamps featuring George Washington sorted by color
November 21, 2025 at 1:51 AM
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1972 8c Colonial American Craftsmen

1977 13c Skilled Hands for Independence

1975 10c US Military Uniforms: American Militia

#stamps #philately #AmericanRevolution
US stamps celebrating craftsmen and Continental milita uniforms during the American Revolution
November 21, 2025 at 1:01 AM
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American Revolution #stamps #philately
Stamps with American Revolution themes: Old North Church, Bunker Hill, Fort Ticonderoga, John Paul Jones, craftsmen, Lafayette
November 20, 2025 at 1:42 AM
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1977 13c George Washington at Princeton
#philately #stamps #AmericanRevolution
Eight stamps of Gen Washington portrait commemorating Battle of Princeton
November 20, 2025 at 1:20 AM
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1968 6c Historic American Flags
#stamps #philately #AmericanRevolution
US postage stamps of colonies and America
November 20, 2025 at 1:03 AM
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#GeorgeWashington #Brooklyn #AmericanRevolution #stamps #philately
Stamp of the Battle of Brooklyn, Gen Washington on a horse.
November 19, 2025 at 1:12 AM
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Great book explaining different regions of Colonial America — Albion’s Seed
Cover of Albion’s Seed - four British folkways in America
November 18, 2025 at 1:37 AM
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More DoD booklets for my collection, Vietnam era
Navy recruiting booklets, serving your country, Vietnam pocket guide, code of conduct booklet
November 17, 2025 at 10:27 PM
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New books, learning about Vietnamese POV and more primary sources
Seven books about Vietnam war: Their War, The Land I Lost, Patriots, The Sorrow Of War, Fire In The Lake, USMC Vietnam Guide, Area Handbook For South Vietnam
November 15, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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#VeteransDay2025 🇺🇸
#stamps #stampcollecting #philately
Collection of stamps with US military themes including Armed Forces Reserve, Purple Heart medal, Women in the Armed Services, Gen Pershing, Berlin airlift, Medal of Honor, Desert Storm, Vietnam War, Korean War, NATO, and Coast Guard
November 11, 2025 at 11:44 AM
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#RemembranceDay
#ArmisticeDay
#stamps #stampcollecting #philately
Stamps from the UK commemorating The Great War, World War I
November 11, 2025 at 11:40 AM
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Happy birthday! #USMC250
The few. The proud. The Marines.
Two stamps, iconic depiction of the Marines raising the American flag in Iwo Jima. And a stamp celebrating 50th anniversary of the Marine Corps Reserves. Released in 2005, 37c Distinguished Marines series. Features: Lieutenant General John Archer Lejeune, Lieutenant General Lewis Burwell Puller, Gunnery Sergeant John Basilone, Sergeant Major Daniel J. Daly
November 10, 2025 at 12:08 PM
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When your dad is a Marine #USMC250
Text from Dad reminding me of USMC birthday (Nov 10th)
November 8, 2025 at 1:26 AM
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Patch of renowned winged-eight, the emblem of the Eighth Air Force
November 8, 2025 at 12:23 AM
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I went to the Big E fair and asked if I could have the last scat card and they gave me an animal foot track guide, too. Parks staff like librarians, helpful resources.
Two New Hampshire card guides, one wildlife scat and other with animal tracks
November 2, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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Got a new first day cover and added a stamp to my US President collection #JimmyCarter #philately #stamps #stampcollecting
First day cover of President Jimmy Carter postage stamp Collection of US President themed stamps including the recent President Jimmy Carter stamp
October 28, 2025 at 1:49 AM