Mark63

HI, my name is Mark. I'm 54, married for 33yrs & we have 2 sons aged 31 & 22. I was born in the UK, but lived most of my life in Australia. Mostly in Western Australia, but we've also lived in Tasmania & Queensland. I enjoy outdoor activities such as canoeing/kayaking & bush walking (hiking), but due to long term health problems I'm not able to do these as often as I'd like. I like older films & TV shows. I like a wide variety of music, including folk from many countries, trad country, bluegrass, old-time R&R, classical, jazz & lounge. I also play guitar, uke, jews harp, kazoo & spoons (far from professional). I've also recently taken up the Mountain Dulcimer. I read mostly Non-Fiction, but also enjoy some classics.

I've collected postcards on & off (mostly on) for over 20 years, & I always do my best to send quality items to other collectors.

I NEVER FLAKE!!!!!!! So please message me if you don't receive something & I'll resend. Please note that mail to/from Australia/USA can take anywhere between 9 days & 7 weeks! (The postal service moves in mysterious ways).

WHAT I COLLECT:

• I collect POSTCARDS on the themes of: (In no particular order):

  Traditional crafts/ lifestyles/ occupations.

  Books/ Bookstores/ People reading/ Libraries (Personal or public)/ Postcards signed by authors (Any).

  British comedians (Pre 1980 eg: Morcombe & Wise, Tommy Cooper, Norman Wisdom, Arthur Askey, Jimmy Clitheroe, The Goons, etc).

  Unusual tourist attractions & Roadside oddities (eg: Door to Hell- Turkmenistan, Buzludzha- Bulgaria, Route 66- USA, Musa underwater museum of art- Mexico,
  "Big " things, etc).

  Wooden Indians.

  Camper vans.

  Museums (Any kind).

  "Did you know..." Or similar postcards.(With information on the front).

  Ships (Non-military).

  Submarines/ Diving bells/ Deep sea diving.

  Lighthouses.

  Aircraft (Non-military).

  Architecture (Not religious, except Himalayan monastaries).

  Musical instruments (The more unusual, the better).

  Pop/Rock musicians (Pre 1970 eg: Chuck Berry, The Beachboys, Hermans Hermits, etc).

  Country music (Pre 1980 eg: Carter Family, Slim Dusty, Johnny Cash, Don Williams etc).

  Folk musicians (Any country).

  Sci-Fi (Pre 1970).

  UFOs.

  Cryptozoology (eg: Bigfoot, Nessie, Jackalope, Champ, Tantanoola Tiger, Yowie, Tahoe Tessie, Lake Monsters etc).

  Dinosaurs/ Other extinct animals & birds (eg: Thylacine, Dodo, Moa, etc).

  Fossils.

  Unusual wildlife (eg: Aadvark, Okapi, Pangolin, Armadillo etc).

  Wildlife (Gorilla's & Sloth's are my favourite animals).

  Unusual marine creatures (eg: Blob Fish, Goblin Shark, Giant Squid, etc).

  Interesting plants (eg: Corpse Flower, Carnivorous Plants, Joshua Tree etc).

  Cacti (Especially Saguaro).

  British Bulldogs.

  Sphinx Cats.

  Volcano's (Prefer erupting).

  Aurora Borealis/ Australis.

  Unusual cloud formations (eg; Lenticular).

  Extreme weather (eg: Lightning, Tornados, Waterspouts, etc).

  Satellite dishes/ Telescopes/ Observatories.

  Astro photography.

  Pyramids/ Sphinx.

  Interesting geological formations/ Caves/ Lava Tubes.

  Deserts.

  UNESCO.

  Meteorites/ Meteorite craters.

  NASA/ Space.

  Science (eg; Wall charts of Botany, Anatomy, Ornithology, etc. Laboratories).

  Curiosity Cabinets.

  Maps ( Australian & USA State maps, Antique maps).

  Scooters.

  Bicycles/ Cycling.

  Authentic Vintage Black & White.

  Anything interesting or out of the ordinary (eg: The most unusual thing/place etc in the town/ area where you live).

• If possible, tell me something about what is on the front of the card. I enjoy learning new things!

• I prefer postcards to be posted naked, unless the swap states otherwise.

• I have no objection to ZAZZLE or Free postcards, provided they are of subjects on my Wantlist. :-)

• I also collect BOOKMARKS, SOUVENIR KEY CHAINS & MAGNETS (Not flags).

• SOUVENIR MEDALLIONS.

• SPECIAL REQUEST'S

  Narwhal Horns Candy 25g tin. (With or without mints).

  Small HODAG figurine for curiosity cabinet (From Rhinelander Wisconsin).

  Dodo figurine for curiosity cabinet (From Mauritius).

  Kiwi figurine for curiosity cabinet (From New Zealand).

  Postcard from The International Cryptozoology Museum, signed by the owner Loren Coleman (Portland, Maine, USA).

  Postcard of a Giant Anteater in defensive stance (On hind legs).

WHAT I DON'T LIKE....

• PLEASE NO, RELIGIOUS, OCCULT OR HALLOWEEN

• No Homemade Postcards

• No Washi Tape

• No glitter

• Please do not stick anything on or write on the picture side of postcards.

THANK YOU FOR READING MY PROFILE!

I look forward to hearing from you! :-)