solid copper

Canadian delight

Tuesday, 4. November 2008, 09:00:35

This morning I went to the post office and was delighted to discover that Canada Post had issued a set of new stamps for the Christmas season on the very same day (November 3, 2008). Instead of the all too common Jesus Christ and Modonna and Child variety, Canadians can now send the simple childhood joys of the holiday season to their loved ones around the world with three charming stamps showcasing popular winter activities of Canada.

The stamps are sold separately in packs. One for domestic mails (top right), one for mails destined to the USA (top left), and one for other overseas locations. I bought a six pack of international rate (left). I considered getting the other packs too but eventually decided to wait a bit. I have too many unused stamps at home.

Achieving balanceAutumn blue

Comments

daxonmacs # 4. November 2008, 11:29

Those are indeed lovely stamps. Nice find.

Matthew # 4. November 2008, 16:22

I do enjoy the more secular imagery. Those stamps are nice - very whimsical

Quentin S Crisp # 5. November 2008, 08:26

For some reason, that makes me think of this:

http://strangemaps.wordpress.com/2008/03/

solid copper # 6. November 2008, 08:07

Thanks for the link, Quentin. Very interesting and novel. I like it.

Glad you like them, Daxer and Matt. I like them precisely because they have a whimsical feel. I used to see more of this style in childhood, done by Chinese and Russian artists and in watercolour.

Yulia # 8. November 2008, 04:36

Very nice stamps.Beatiful and funny.I think it is a pleasure to have a letter with such

solid copper # 8. November 2008, 04:41

I think so, too. Are you hinting that you want such a letter?

I can do that.

Yulia # 8. November 2008, 04:57

oops

With plesure:)
I sent some postcards to my friends from USA,Brazil,Portugal,Indonesia...I can send you too if you want

solid copper # 8. November 2008, 05:07

Okay, I will think about it. May do it next month.

Yulia # 8. November 2008, 05:10

oh:)Super:) Do not be in a hurry. I think next month can be busy for everyone and plans may change

But...thank you for your offer;)

Tab # 9. November 2008, 15:10

I always love something different, and these are quite nice. I might have to head to the post office myself

solid copper # 10. November 2008, 01:20

Yes, they are nice, aren't they?

I might have to head to the post office myself

Yes, if you can push the Mugs out of your way.

Jen # 10. November 2008, 03:15

Heeeeey I needed to get stamps today, but they were all sold out at the creepy cheapy place near my house. Maybe it was a sign- I should go to the real post office and buy something pretty.
I am NOT sending out any cards until it's December though.

none of this super organised in advance crap for me. Last minute club! woooooo!

solid copper # 10. November 2008, 03:42

Some people get a major kick out of the super organized in advance crap, you know. It is like six hundred times better than sex and they can't wait for the season to start.