podcastsinenglish Level 2.127 Collecting things
Aug 25, 2016
Collecting is a fascinating topic, with Richard sharing his childhood passion for stamps and how he organized them in an album. He reminisces about receiving foreign and rare British coins stored in a tin. Richard also reveals his love for painting toy soldiers and staging imaginative battles. Now, he collects rocks and fossils that remind him of special places. The hosts touch on collecting trends between genders and Richard dreams of one day amassing classic cars if he strikes it rich. A delightful journey into the world of collections!
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Childhood Stamp Collection
- Richard collected stamps as a child and bought mixed packets from a local shop to sort by country.
- He kept them in a stamp album and showed the collection to family and friends.
Loose Coin Tin
- Richard collected coins, often receiving holiday change from others and storing them unsorted in a tin.
- He mentioned having old British coins like farthings and various foreign coins in that tin.
Toy Soldiers And Battles
- Richard built a toy soldier collection, including Battle of Waterloo sets and WWII figures from various countries.
- He painted the soldiers and staged battles with friends for fun.