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Title: Hello from Sydney
Post by: GregK on October 07, 2007, 05:55:04 AM

I'm GregK Bit of background, I live in South West Sydney and work in the city CBD. I'm originally from the Queensland bush and spent 24 years in the Australian Navy, as flight deck crew and then as a full time fire fighter (I remain in the task as a civilian). With coins, I got the bug at around 10 years old in the late 60s, when I ordered some world coins from a magazine and it just commenced from there, though I did not do any more serious collecting until 1977 for a couple of years and started serious full time 1990. I collect Aust decimals, world mint sets (Navy helped muchly here) and world special releases (State Quarters and Presidential series.)

Title: Re: Hello from Sydney
Post by: Muckeye on October 07, 2007, 06:11:09 AM

Ahoy mate.
Between us we might be able to keep the khaki hoard at bay. ;)
Welcome.
regards,

Title: Re: Hello from Sydney
Post by: GregK on October 07, 2007, 06:29:52 AM

;) NO problems, who takes the first watch ;D

Title: Re: Hello from Sydney
Post by: scottishmoney on October 07, 2007, 09:04:46 AM

I seriously want to go to Sydney, but for no other reason than to walk over the top of that remarkable Harbour Bridge.

My father did time out in Perth or Fremantle with the AF, which is the source of several of my Oz coins from the 1960's.

Title: Re: Hello from Sydney
Post by: Topher on October 07, 2007, 10:40:30 AM

Welcome Greg. I did the commute from SW Sydney (Wiley Park) to the CBD (U of Sydney and Sydney Conservatorium when it was on Pitt St.) for almost 4 years. In some ways, I kind of miss that. I also worked for a time down in Narellan.

Title: Re: Hello from Sydney
Post by: Humpybong on October 07, 2007, 05:32:56 PM

Welcome Greg.

Glad you could make it to the castle.

I am originally from Sydney (30 years ago) and lived in Punchbowl. Moved to Brisbane when I got married 34 years ago and have lived here ever since.

Title: Re: Hello from Sydney
Post by: GregK on October 08, 2007, 04:47:19 AM

Thanks all! The Syd South West has changed a bit in the last 20 years that I have been here.

Title: Re: Hello from Sydney
Post by: TwoShadows on October 08, 2007, 06:41:47 PM

Glad you are with us Greg! All I have to do now is just learn the Aussie version of the English language!!!

Title: Re: Hello from Sydney
Post by: GregK on October 09, 2007, 04:59:07 AM

Many thanks,

Terry, you have mail re slang.

Ellekitty, I must recheck your want lists

Regards

Title: Re: Hello from Sydney
Post by: Muckeye on October 09, 2007, 05:42:26 AM

Terry, I believe that there is a correspondence University course in the Australian language that is on offer. Also a shortened course for seniors.
It is conducted by a Professor Afferbeck Lauder.
Might be worth a try.
regards,

Title: Re: Hello from Sydney
Post by: ElleKitty on October 09, 2007, 05:55:27 PM

No worries, Greg. muckeye has just sent out a parcel that will very likely bring my decimal collections up to date. :) But thank you kindly for the offer!

Title: Re: Hello from Sydney
Post by: Muckeye on October 09, 2007, 06:28:54 PM

Quote

Quote from: gregk on October 07, 2007, 06:29:52 AM
;) NO problems, who takes the first watch ;D

Sorry Greg, it will have to be you.
I was taught never to volunteer. :) :)
(I managed to fill Kitty's list OK)
regards,

Title: Re: Hello from Sydney
Post by: GregK on October 10, 2007, 04:19:49 AM

G'day Muckeye, No problems. Did you receive an email from me re Harry Torrani? :)

Title: Re: Hello from Sydney
Post by: dustin43160 on October 11, 2007, 03:47:37 AM

welcome!! hope ya like it here!!

Title: Re: Hello from Sydney
Post by: GregK on October 11, 2007, 04:19:22 AM

like it here!!?? its Bonzer (great) Mate!!

Title: Re: Hello from Sydney
Post by: dustin43160 on October 11, 2007, 04:20:57 AM

wel thats dandy cant wait to see ths forum in a few months!!

Title: Re: Hello from Sydney
Post by: CoinCrusader42 on October 11, 2007, 02:37:59 PM

I would like to add my welcome.

Greg has been helpful beyond belief with regard to building my Aussie collection.

A fine person, typical of our membership.

:) :) :) :)

Title: Re: Hello from Sydney
Post by: Nevol on October 11, 2007, 03:26:58 PM

Welcome gregk, good to see the Aussies turning up in force. ;D

Title: Re: Hello from Sydney
Post by: Muckeye on October 12, 2007, 04:35:38 AM

Yes, thanks Greg.
I'll get back to you wiyh an email'
regards,

Title: Re: Hello from Sydney
Post by: AuldFartte on October 17, 2007, 07:14:45 PM

Welcome Sir Greg! Enjoy ;D

Title: Re: Hello from Sydney
Post by: GregK on October 19, 2007, 05:11:30 AM

Thanks again all!! :)

Title: Re: Hello from Sydney
Post by: Madspec on October 19, 2007, 05:53:48 AM

welcome to our home

madspec

Title: Re: Hello from Sydney
Post by: tyjulie on October 21, 2007, 05:16:24 AM

Hello
a bit late.

Title: Re: Hello from Sydney
Post by: GregK on October 25, 2007, 04:14:54 AM

A bit Late, no worries!! :) and thanks

CASTLE KOTCT

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