December 2024 Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, I hope you had a wonderful Christmas. My Christmas was quiet as it has been the last few years. I did some Ebay packages and relaxed.
I got a great package from Markus Lecksneid. It contained two books on French plastic figures, which I had hoped to get when I did the French show, but I didn’t have luck. The package also had some interesting figures.
This year was a better year for me. I was able to go to three shows in Europe, which were great for finding items and meeting people. One fun moment this year was when I was at a flea market in Belgium and a collector from Belgium came up to me. His name is Mark, and he told me that he read my blog. We talked for a bit, and he got his picture with me. He was one of several new people who I met this year.
I am feeling better right now. The Ab Fib seems to be under control. If everything holds right I will have a urology procedure next month. It is not serious but it is overdue. I will talk more about it soon.
As I have said before besides finding items the shows are great to see old friends. To me it is as important as finding items.
Well here is to 2025 and see what awaits us. Take care.
Good to hear this was a nice, quiet Christmas for you. You deserved it. Thanks for all the info you have shared over many, many years.
I agree with Timothy. Thanks Paul!
A quiet Christmas is no bad thing, I like them like that! Here’s to 2025 and more very interesting posts.
Paul glad you are feeling better and getting out to go to shows. that is very important for good mental and physical health. hope you have a great new year
It was nice talking to you in person Paul! Didn’t expect to see you at a toyfair in Belgium, a pleasant surprise! Always a pleasure to talk about toysoldiers with a likeminded person. Hope you stay well and keep on posting.
Learning more with each post in this which seems a never ending story.
Take care and hope to see you in Belgium next year!! Best wishes to all the toysoldier collectors out there..
Hello Marc
It was nice talking to you. Prior to this year, I have not been able to travel due taking care of my late wife and some health issues. This year I expanded my trips to Europe. I had a lot of fun and also enjoyed the food. I hope to be back to Belgium as it reminded me of the shows back here in the 90’s.
Hope meet you again in 2025.
Merry Christmas and happy New Year Paul .You deserve it !!
Stay well my old friend. Have a safe and Happy New Year.