Toon Oomens,  The Netherlands

I am a Dutch stamp collector, born in 1941, married and father of two children. Our son is a computer software engineer and our daughter is a school teacher. After obtaining my Master's Degree in Chemistry, I worked for The Dow Chemical Company for 28 years. Most of that time I spent in the Research Laboratories, specializing in separation sciences. I contributed to a variety of articles in professional journals.

I was a stamp collector for many years but after my early retirement I finally got the time to spent on my collections. My stamp collecting interests are still very broad and vary from country-specific through postal history and from machine cancellations to thematic subjects.

As a member of the local stamp club, I participate as an officer for public relations and I lead a stamp club for children between 8 and 16 years.

Together with some friends from my stamp club, three times a year we organize a well-visited stamp fair, where we have a stamp auction, a tombola and a small stamp exhibition. Stamp dealers are invited to participate and to contribute to the success of this region-wide event.

My other hobbies include playing guitar and going out for dancing (with my wife).

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