Hey everyone, it’s been a while! Remember Postcards Crossing and the Stamp Menagerie (now offline)? Yeah, it’s been a few years since I last posted, but life (and let’s be honest, a little social media overload) got in the way. But you know what? Sometimes you just got t come back to the things you love, and that includes the wonderful world of snail mail! And for my comeback post, I’m bringing a stamp that’s all about movement and celebrating the awesome people who keep our mails moving – perfect for the Sunday Stamps theme!
This bright yellow stamp from Croatia in 2008 is like a ray of sunshine! At first glance, I thought those black figures were working ants at first, but nope, they’re postal workers in action. The black figures and the red details are a fun contrast against that yellow background. The stamp commemorates the annual POŠTANSKI ŠPORTSKI SUSRETI, which basically translates to “Postal Workers’ Sports Games”. They’ve been doing this since 2000, and it’s not about sorting mail fast or delivering mails quick – it’s about getting everyone together for a day of fun, fitness, and some friendly competition.
Imagine it: mail carriers, office staff, everyone from all over Croatia coming together for bowling, table tennis, football, even chess! There are even medals and trophies for the winners, plus a special “Fair Play Cup” for the most enthusiastic and sportsmanlike team. How cool is that?
This stamp reminds me of the movement and energy behind the postal system worldwide. It’s not just about the mail itself; it’s all about the people who make it happen. And also the importance of getting together, having some fun, and moving those bodies! 🙂
Huge thanks to my postcard-swap buddy, Tomi, for sending this gem my way. It’s the perfect reminder to get back into the swing of things and start blogging about postcards, stamps, and letters – things I geek about. Here’s to a new season of reconnecting with old blogger-friends and maybe even starting some new snail mail adventures!
P.S. Not sure if this event is still happening, but gotta give props to the Croatian postal workers! Look at them rocking out to support their Eurovision 2024 entry. Talk about dedicated fans! Seems like the Croatian postal service is pretty active. Croatian Postal workers dance to the rhythm of Rim Tim Tagi Dim.
Well, welcome back! It’s nice to have you joining us 🙂
I’m with you in thinking these were ants at first glance! All work needs to have a bit of fun.
Haha, right? Those little stick figures had me fooled! Glad I’m not the only one who saw ants first. Thank you!
Glad to see you taking part today! And with a very striking stamp, thanks for sharing it.
Thanks! I really love the design of this one. It’s fun to be part of the Sunday Stamps community and see all the cool stamps everyone shares.
Thanks for visiting my blog, and welcome back. I liked hearing about all the games the postal workers participate in.
So nice to see you here again!
The stamp is pretty cool. But I must say that, at first sight… I also thought those were little ants!
Two things I love combined post and sports. Thanks to the link am just back from a Rim tim tagi dim you tube wormhole. There is a great one of what looks like the whole of Croatia dancing to it.
It’s fun to see postal working on postal stamps and postcards! Just so fitting, yet they don’t get a lot of recognition.