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pupeski
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Hello to all enthusiasts Nov 16, 2016 14:28:38 GMT

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Post by pupeski on Nov 16, 2016 14:28:38 GMT

Hi all -- I'm Mike.

Joined this forum about September I think and been posting a few things without even seeing this section so my apologies for not introducing myself but better late than never.

Recently retired young so have bulk spare time on my hands. 22 years in a Federal government agency but before that I was a metal worker which is one reason I'm interested in this forum and threads of discussion.

I lived in Papua New Guinea till age 18 whereupon migrated to Brisbane Australia -- late 1970s. Nowadays I spend summers in Brisbane and the rest of the year drift around Thailand, Cambodia, Indonesia and Philippines where my government pension goes a lot further.

Thanks to all for the encyclopaedia of info on this forum. With my metalwork experience I might even consider turning out my own blades (if I ever settle down).

Have a small collection along with my son which includes some Citadels (which are absolute jewels of swords) some cutters from PRC and a pair of Siamese swords ("Daab-song-meu") which I adore. Also some martial arts weapons and bayonets.

That's about it, so thanks to all.

Kindest Regards,

Mike S

Croccifixio Member Posts: 2,768	Hello to all enthusiasts Nov 16, 2016 16:17:26 GMT via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Croccifixio on Nov 16, 2016 16:17:26 GMT Greetings from the Philippines! Hope you've enjoyed your stay here :p

AndiTheBarvarian Member "Lord of the Memes" Bavarianbarbarian - Semper Semprini Posts: 10,322	Hello to all enthusiasts Nov 16, 2016 16:55:57 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by AndiTheBarvarian on Nov 16, 2016 16:55:57 GMT Welcome to the forum and greetings from Ba(r)varia!
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pupeski
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Hello to all enthusiasts Nov 17, 2016 2:07:10 GMT

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Post by pupeski on Nov 17, 2016 2:07:10 GMT

Kind thanks for replies.

Unfortunately never been to Europe but my Dad has gone innumerable times and raves about Germany, Austria and Switzerland -- his faves.

With the Phillies I've been about seven times, no less. Once for work in November 2000 and other times as a traveler; been all over with the exception of Palawan. Even been through Sulu and Mindanao from Sandakan Malaysia on the MV Mary-Joy II. Fascinated by the country and particularly some of the mind-blowing Filipino martial arts.

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Croccifixio Member Posts: 2,768	Hello to all enthusiasts Nov 17, 2016 5:24:25 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Croccifixio on Nov 17, 2016 5:24:25 GMT Palawan is really the most beautiful, but everywhere else is very nice too (apart from the horrible cities in Metro Manila, ironically where I live).

Adrian Jordan Member Retired Global Moderator Posts: 11,830	Hello to all enthusiasts Nov 17, 2016 8:07:17 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Adrian Jordan on Nov 17, 2016 8:07:17 GMT Welcome to the forum, Mike. I hope you enjoy your time with us.
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pupeski Member Posts: 18	Hello to all enthusiasts Nov 20, 2016 4:59:17 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by pupeski on Nov 20, 2016 4:59:17 GMT Thank you to all moderators and members alike. There is so much fantastic information and advice on this forum. Mike

aussie-rabbit Member Posts: 4,610	Hello to all enthusiasts Jan 7, 2017 10:33:49 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by aussie-rabbit on Jan 7, 2017 10:33:49 GMT Nov 17, 2016 5:24:25 GMT Croccifixio said: Palawan is really the most beautiful, but everywhere else is very nice too (apart from the horrible cities in Metro Manila, ironically where I live). See my post about Bali and make suggestions
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aussie-rabbit Member Posts: 4,610	Hello to all enthusiasts Jan 7, 2017 10:34:39 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by aussie-rabbit on Jan 7, 2017 10:34:39 GMT Nov 20, 2016 4:59:17 GMT pupeski said: Thank you to all moderators and members alike. There is so much fantastic information and advice on this forum. Mike We try our best
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mrstabby: Been thinking the same - but the person that set up the page might not be there anymore and old code gets messy when not maintained. Might be a "repair subscriptions, destroy function X, repair X, destroy Y" situation by now - would mean a total overhaul. Nov 18, 2024 7:29:27 GMT

eastman: problems with the forum software are the cause, not a goal to limit the club. There is an error with the software that messes up activities that require the sending of email. Nov 18, 2024 3:57:36 GMT

choseychas: That's what I figured, wasn't sure if it had become a limited club where you have to know someone to get in or what was going on. Nov 18, 2024 2:39:40 GMT

Post by pupeski on Nov 16, 2016 14:28:38 GMT

Post by Croccifixio on Nov 16, 2016 16:17:26 GMT

Post by AndiTheBarvarian on Nov 16, 2016 16:55:57 GMT

Post by pupeski on Nov 17, 2016 2:07:10 GMT

Post by Croccifixio on Nov 17, 2016 5:24:25 GMT

Post by Adrian Jordan on Nov 17, 2016 8:07:17 GMT

Post by William Swiger on Nov 17, 2016 10:46:45 GMT

Post by Curtis_Louis on Nov 17, 2016 12:39:44 GMT

Post by pupeski on Nov 20, 2016 4:59:17 GMT

Post by aussie-rabbit on Jan 7, 2017 10:33:49 GMT

Post by aussie-rabbit on Jan 7, 2017 10:34:39 GMT

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