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We had a bit of internet problem at home earlier this afternoon so I went to a coffee shop with a free wi-fi service so I could post this entry. There were a few people there but I had to leave quickly after someone started smoking. I could not breathe when I smell cigarette smoke.
I wished the guy would stop smoking
so I could finish the post but to no avail. I left, went home, and, instead, waited for the internet services to resume.
So anyways, here is my post. This week’s theme is cartoons or children’s art on stamps. I got excited because I have some really nice stamps that fall under this category.
First off, these South African stamps…
In 2008, the Post office of South Africa issued a definitive series featuring Africa’s Big Five Wildlife Animals – elephant, rhino, buffalo, lion and leopard that you can see on the right. If you could notice the illustration of the leopard and the lion (unfortunately, I only have these two in my collection), the drawings are cartoonish. While the roaring lion looks ferocious with its open mouth and bare fangs, the sleeping leopard looks tame that I want to have it as a pet!
Here are other cartoons on stamps in my collection:
I am an avid fan of the Simpsons TV show and the Archie comics so when I receive the above stamps, I went bonkers! The islands of the Philippines may be thousands of miles away from the USA but, I tell you, the iconic Archie comic books and the Simpsons TV show were available when I was growing up!
The sleeping leopard is adorable!
I agree the sleeping leopard is cute but wait until he opens his mouth! The US post office also issued postcards with the simpsons on them. Domestic postage (32 cents) was already printed on them.
I didn't know about Archie but the Simpsons get everywhere. I wonder what the children's game in Malaysia was.
I love the leopard, too.
Bob, it's a simple game. Maybe the translation I used is not correct - but the idea is there. Little kids ride on a palm branch and is pulled by another (bigger) kid. I'm not from Malaysia, but I played this when I was little. The Archie comics, on the other hand, chronicles the adventures of American teenage life.
Postcardy, Viridian, Marcie: I wish the leopard is like that... tame. My sister worked in Kenya and has seen one in person. I so envy her. Now I wish I had all Big 5 animals on stamps in my collection.
I love the sleeping leopard, what a nice set of stamps. It always amazes me that the Simpsons keep coming up with so many different stories, so funny. Nice stamps.
I had trouble with internet yesterday as well, unfortunately no coffee shops nearby:-( Your comment made me grateful smoking is not allowed in indoor public places here.
z, that's cute cartoon stamps...cute nung sa simpsons! :) have a great week! :)
Archie who? Not in my youth...:)
Nice selection!
Dorin, generation gap is showing! *lol*
Joy, I wish we could implement a no-smoking policy in public places here.
Cheerful, thanks.