It's World Meteorological Day again!
The headline of this article already gives it away: about World Meteorological Day! Because that is what it is today. Just like every year on March 23. In remembrance of the fact that on that day in 1950, the WMO, the World Meteorological Organization, was founded.
What the theme of this is World Meteorological DayHow pleasant: natural disasters. No, seriously, it is mainly about how to prevent natural disasters or limit the damage caused by them. So, a good thing! Speaking of themes: It raised the question in my mind whether there are also stamps on the subject of weather, more specifically natural disasters. And sure enough, in 1990 summer stamps were issued on the theme of weather. A nice series, I must admit. Designed by Karel Kruijsen. With beautiful titles such as 'A Warm Summer Day', 'Cloud Formations and Isobars', and 'Scientific Recording of the Weather'.
Regarding that first one, however cheerfully the girl on that stamp smiles at me, I find it stands out a bit precisely because of that photographic image compared to the other two, which are much more truly meteorological stamps in terms of imagery. Although I must admit that I think the thermometer, showing +30°C, on the 'girl stamp' is very well done. Now that we are talking about the weather, I suddenly wonder if there are any stamp collectors among our national weather forecasters. And whether they only collect stamps about the weather. Or perhaps not at all. Does any of you have access to our national 'weather gods and goddesses'? They should come forward soon.
This is an edited version of a previously published article on Postzegelblog. 
I have little else to comment on regarding the article; I just wanted to mention that I am the girl smiling at you so cheerfully! Nice to come across my own stamp again!
Love,
Karlijn Wester “The Weather Girl”
Hello 'weather girl',
Yes, now you've made us curious, of course. What has become of you since that stamp in 1990? How did you end up on that stamp in the first place? What effect did having such a truly 'personal' stamp have on you? And do you still have an interest in stamps? How did you end up on Postzegelblog? Was it an acquaintance you recognized, or are you a regular visitor yourself?
As you can see, plenty of questions. I hope we get answers.
Regards,
Gerrit Jan
Hello Gerrit Jan,
As for what has become of me, haha, nothing special. I am studying in Utrecht now. How I ended up on the stamp is also very simple. My uncle designed it, and I am, of course, his favorite niece! 🙂 It didn't do much for me, though; it's just nice to come across yourself every now and then in books, shops, or, as I said, on the internet. Every now and then I look up my uncle's name and you come across something again. I don't really care much for stamps myself, actually. But it remains fun to be the first living person in the Netherlands to appear on a stamp, alongside the royal family!
Enough answers? 🙂
Love,
Karlijn
Hello Karlijn!
I think you look incredibly cute in it!!
kiss
Dear Karlijn,
I have lost touch with my former teacher and first employer, Karel Kruijsen. Can you tell me how I can get in touch with him?
Regards, Jaco Emmen
Hi Karlijn,
Ended up here by chance. I know Karel from Breda, and I know about your stamp. I too have lost touch and am curious how you are doing.
Greetings Bernadette