hhenry
Specialist
- Joined
- Jan 7, 2007
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Hello all, 
I am new to the Treefrog Forum. It was suggested by Mark Avery, Britains UK, as one of the best on the Internet. I don't know the protocol here, so I thought I would briefly expand on my Profile.
Like many of you, I have had an interest since I can remember in toy soldiers. Possibly the reason is I recall seeing my father in uniform and being on military bases. I have always had an interest in things military and my parents started giving me Britains, Timpo and Airfix plastics at a young age. Soon I had convinced them that I would not eat lead soldiers and I was able to get some Britains lead figures while they were still available in stores.
Since then I have collected everything Britains off and on, depending on the demands of career, family, mortgage etc. I enjoy Britains ceremonial, especially bands. However, I enjoy learning about the Second World War and I recently couldn't resist some inexpensive Britains armoured vehicles. I am pleasantly surprised by the success of firms like K&C and Conte, and I feel myself being drawn to them.
Meanwhile, I have enjoyed reading some of the posts on various forums. For example, the discussion of appropriate display cabinets has been enlightening.
I look forward to a rewarding experience.
If there are other members in Ottawa or Victoria, BC, Canada, please introduce yourself.
I am new to the Treefrog Forum. It was suggested by Mark Avery, Britains UK, as one of the best on the Internet. I don't know the protocol here, so I thought I would briefly expand on my Profile.
Like many of you, I have had an interest since I can remember in toy soldiers. Possibly the reason is I recall seeing my father in uniform and being on military bases. I have always had an interest in things military and my parents started giving me Britains, Timpo and Airfix plastics at a young age. Soon I had convinced them that I would not eat lead soldiers and I was able to get some Britains lead figures while they were still available in stores.
Since then I have collected everything Britains off and on, depending on the demands of career, family, mortgage etc. I enjoy Britains ceremonial, especially bands. However, I enjoy learning about the Second World War and I recently couldn't resist some inexpensive Britains armoured vehicles. I am pleasantly surprised by the success of firms like K&C and Conte, and I feel myself being drawn to them.
Meanwhile, I have enjoyed reading some of the posts on various forums. For example, the discussion of appropriate display cabinets has been enlightening.
I look forward to a rewarding experience.
If there are other members in Ottawa or Victoria, BC, Canada, please introduce yourself.