That Stamp Guy
@africastamps.bsky.social
Professional Philatelist, stamp-dealer, PTS Member - that's the work stuff, also first and foremost an Evertonian, a Petrol Head and Twitter escapee. Let's hope this is as much fun as the other place used to be...
The 1960s got going in 1962 and lasted until late 1970
The 1970s only ran from 1973 to 1977
The 1980s started in 1979 with Thatcher and went straight into the 1990s sometime around 1989.
The 1970s only ran from 1973 to 1977
The 1980s started in 1979 with Thatcher and went straight into the 1990s sometime around 1989.
November 17, 2025 at 1:43 PM
The 1960s got going in 1962 and lasted until late 1970
The 1970s only ran from 1973 to 1977
The 1980s started in 1979 with Thatcher and went straight into the 1990s sometime around 1989.
The 1970s only ran from 1973 to 1977
The 1980s started in 1979 with Thatcher and went straight into the 1990s sometime around 1989.
Cometh day three...
November 17, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Cometh day three...
With 30 years hindsight I'd agree with you, but I played it to death at the time. I can't think of another album that so defined it's period that's been released during my lifetime.
November 16, 2025 at 9:07 PM
With 30 years hindsight I'd agree with you, but I played it to death at the time. I can't think of another album that so defined it's period that's been released during my lifetime.
Tbf it's almost 24 hours since the original post and I'm the first person to mention Oasis in the replies, so I wouldn't be surprised if no one else has name-checked Neutral Milk Hotel yet.
November 16, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Tbf it's almost 24 hours since the original post and I'm the first person to mention Oasis in the replies, so I wouldn't be surprised if no one else has name-checked Neutral Milk Hotel yet.
But...
does it have a sharp rise in quality over the first album? Maybe not, but it absolutely smashed being the perfect album at that time. It is totally synonymous with the mid-nineties.
does it have a sharp rise in quality over the first album? Maybe not, but it absolutely smashed being the perfect album at that time. It is totally synonymous with the mid-nineties.
November 16, 2025 at 6:49 PM
But...
does it have a sharp rise in quality over the first album? Maybe not, but it absolutely smashed being the perfect album at that time. It is totally synonymous with the mid-nineties.
does it have a sharp rise in quality over the first album? Maybe not, but it absolutely smashed being the perfect album at that time. It is totally synonymous with the mid-nineties.
I'm surprised no-one mentioned What's The Story Morning Glory, because (and I quote Wikipedia) it
"...propelled Oasis from being a crossover indie act to a worldwide rock phenomenon, and is seen by critics as a significant record in the timeline of British indie music."
"...propelled Oasis from being a crossover indie act to a worldwide rock phenomenon, and is seen by critics as a significant record in the timeline of British indie music."
November 16, 2025 at 6:46 PM
I'm surprised no-one mentioned What's The Story Morning Glory, because (and I quote Wikipedia) it
"...propelled Oasis from being a crossover indie act to a worldwide rock phenomenon, and is seen by critics as a significant record in the timeline of British indie music."
"...propelled Oasis from being a crossover indie act to a worldwide rock phenomenon, and is seen by critics as a significant record in the timeline of British indie music."
Lovely thread Dimi. Britain ain't broken, it's a lovely place, filled with decent people who care about stuff and other people.
Welcome to the party lad, the buffet will be open in ten minutes.
Welcome to the party lad, the buffet will be open in ten minutes.
November 12, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Lovely thread Dimi. Britain ain't broken, it's a lovely place, filled with decent people who care about stuff and other people.
Welcome to the party lad, the buffet will be open in ten minutes.
Welcome to the party lad, the buffet will be open in ten minutes.
How about this? TM in Birmingham opens at 4.30pm, eat a main course and get on the road to TM in Penzance, which closes at 11pm. The drive is nearly 5 hours, can you get to TM Penzance and order a curry before it closes?
November 11, 2025 at 7:27 PM
How about this? TM in Birmingham opens at 4.30pm, eat a main course and get on the road to TM in Penzance, which closes at 11pm. The drive is nearly 5 hours, can you get to TM Penzance and order a curry before it closes?
The one in Birmingham is the oldest curry house in the city, opened in 1962. All this curry talk, now I fancy one.
November 11, 2025 at 7:21 PM
The one in Birmingham is the oldest curry house in the city, opened in 1962. All this curry talk, now I fancy one.
There is a Taj Mahal in Birmingham. Can you have lunch at one and tea in the other?
#DoubleCurry
#DoubleCurry
November 11, 2025 at 7:18 PM
There is a Taj Mahal in Birmingham. Can you have lunch at one and tea in the other?
#DoubleCurry
#DoubleCurry
...now I see Tom's post, I fear I prevented this cow from fulfilling its true potential. I'm so sorry, lovely cow.
November 11, 2025 at 12:14 PM
...now I see Tom's post, I fear I prevented this cow from fulfilling its true potential. I'm so sorry, lovely cow.
Seems appropriate to add this:
In 2008 I protected this cow from walking along a busy, main road for an hour and a half. I was pre-smartphone, so phoned 118118 to see if they had a number for a local farm. It was an interesting call, trying to explain what I required and why...
In 2008 I protected this cow from walking along a busy, main road for an hour and a half. I was pre-smartphone, so phoned 118118 to see if they had a number for a local farm. It was an interesting call, trying to explain what I required and why...
November 11, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Seems appropriate to add this:
In 2008 I protected this cow from walking along a busy, main road for an hour and a half. I was pre-smartphone, so phoned 118118 to see if they had a number for a local farm. It was an interesting call, trying to explain what I required and why...
In 2008 I protected this cow from walking along a busy, main road for an hour and a half. I was pre-smartphone, so phoned 118118 to see if they had a number for a local farm. It was an interesting call, trying to explain what I required and why...
I'll be on the streets with you Jim.
November 10, 2025 at 8:01 PM
I'll be on the streets with you Jim.
Yeah, the BBC ain't perfect, but have you ever watched the news in the US? The NHS is another huge organisation that has its ssues too, but like the Beeb, you'll miss it when it's been destroyed by the people who keep insisting that Britain is broken.
November 10, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Yeah, the BBC ain't perfect, but have you ever watched the news in the US? The NHS is another huge organisation that has its ssues too, but like the Beeb, you'll miss it when it's been destroyed by the people who keep insisting that Britain is broken.
It's why I go on Fridays, all the best cars have gone by the weekend.
November 10, 2025 at 2:19 PM
It's why I go on Fridays, all the best cars have gone by the weekend.
Er mate, I've already taken it...
November 10, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Er mate, I've already taken it...
My annual reminder of why I don't, never have, or never will, buy The S*n
November 10, 2025 at 1:34 PM
My annual reminder of why I don't, never have, or never will, buy The S*n
Is there a follow up brochure where they realise that hardly any were sold in the UK? I feel like I only ever saw one on the roads.
November 10, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Is there a follow up brochure where they realise that hardly any were sold in the UK? I feel like I only ever saw one on the roads.
It's a fascinating article on the thinking of 1960s planners.
November 10, 2025 at 1:26 PM
It's a fascinating article on the thinking of 1960s planners.