My IUOMA exam result

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Comment by Amy Irwen on October 23, 2011 at 11:24pm

Awesome piece by Val....Love it!!

Comment by Valentine Mark Herman on October 10, 2011 at 8:21am

I failed to convinve the gendarmes that my intentions were honourable, but gave them a glass of pastis and the phone number of the young lady and they went away seeming quite happy.

(They didn't know who Michael Orr was; neither do I. But don't tell me 'cos I don't really want to know). Regards, Val

Comment by David Stafford on October 9, 2011 at 4:59pm

Scholars have noted the similarities between Urbanga and Urbunga for years, Val. DNA tests reveal a strong connection though they are half a globe apart. In particular their fondness for softcore porncone (slight nod to Michael Orr).

Urbanga aside I am wondering how this piece made it through the mails without a visit from the Gendarmerie. "Monsieur Herman, sil vous plait, Quels sont vos intentions?"

Comment by Valentine Mark Herman on October 9, 2011 at 3:49pm

David, I'm not sure of the provenance of this stamp. I think it comes from Urbunga, which is a small Italian territory somewhere in Rome. It is famous not for its bread pudding consumption, but for its parties, or 'bunga's as they are known in the local dialect. On visiting Urbunga, one is often asked , 'Would you like to go to a party?' The only acceptable tresponse is 'Ur [or er] -- a bunga, bunga party?' And then one is invited to one of President Berlusconi's shindigs, that feature lovely ladies like the one on your stamp.

Regards, Val

Comment by David Stafford on October 9, 2011 at 12:30am

Dean,

this is an actual commemorative issue from the tiny country of Urbanga which has no military but boasts a thriving postal system. They produce most of the bread pudding consumed in this country as well as the highly prized artisanal hand-knit ping pong balls. In 1987 they sent a crack Volleyball team to the Olympics but as luck would have it, there was no Olympics that year.

Comment by Dean aka Artist in Seine on October 9, 2011 at 12:21am

David,

Increditable, where did you get this stamp photo?  Well I am happy to say that we differ, which is a very good sign.  It was always Mary Ann for me with Gilligan in close second!  (just kidding)

So funny enough I found something the other day in Paris which reminded me of your photo on IUOMA.  So that project now has your name one it ... if I ever start and finish it.

Hope to see you in the mail soon.

Comment by David Stafford on October 8, 2011 at 9:11pm

Dean,

 

do you really need to ask?

Comment by Katerina Nikoltsou (MomKat) on October 8, 2011 at 6:36pm

Yes,Dean, most likely 100%.

I do beleive I saw an "A" coming forth as you made mail art in Paris...

see...there it is...just above your forehead......................A!

 

Comment by Dean aka Artist in Seine on October 8, 2011 at 5:55pm

Catherine, 100% ? lets check.

David, Just one question for you;  Mary Ann or Ginger?

Comment by Mim Golub Scalin on October 8, 2011 at 4:47pm

I love how you did this. Fabulous!!

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