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Old 22 January 2009, 01:02 AM   #1
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When the weather forces you to wear your watch like this.......

it's toooo cold for me.....

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Old 22 January 2009, 01:29 AM   #2
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nice one... too cold here too..i got 3 sweaters on and refuse to go outside.

FL isnt supposed to be cold :-(
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Old 22 January 2009, 02:10 AM   #3
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It's cold in Boca? How cold is cold?
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Old 22 January 2009, 02:15 AM   #4
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That could start a new trend!

Its cold in the UK as well .Damp as well the sort that gets in the bones.

I am wearing a T. Shirt, a hooded sweatshirt, heavyweight fleece, think woollen jumper(sorry JJ) and a big jacket!! And I'm still cold!!

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Old 22 January 2009, 02:17 AM   #5
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It's cold in Boca? How cold is cold?

We're talking 38F outside at 8am....
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Old 22 January 2009, 02:25 AM   #6
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We're talking 38F outside at 8am....
Better warm up by Feb 9th, I'm flying to Fort Lauderdale and staying in Boca
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Old 22 January 2009, 02:32 AM   #7
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Better warm up by Feb 9th, I'm flying to Fort Lauderdale and staying in Boca
No problem,

by then it will be 85-90...
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Old 22 January 2009, 02:35 AM   #8
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No problem,

by then it will be 85-90...
that's what I'm counting on!!!
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Old 23 January 2009, 12:11 AM   #9
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We're talking 38F outside at 8am....
That's right I am cold in Fort Lauderdale too. Brrrrrrr..

Nice Midas by the way..
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Old 22 January 2009, 02:12 AM   #10
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What sort of temperatures we talking about guys?

8C here today
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Old 22 January 2009, 02:40 AM   #11
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Is that Santa?
Or Elmo?

Sorry couldnt resist!!
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Old 22 January 2009, 12:21 PM   #12
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Is that Santa?
Or Elmo?

Sorry couldnt resist!!
how funny!!! , it's cold all over Florida, this morning it was 42 in Miami, unfortunately by Saturday will be back in the 80's
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Old 22 January 2009, 03:54 AM   #13
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this morning in palm beach it was like high 30s
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Old 22 January 2009, 04:10 AM   #14
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Flew into Ft Lauderdale yesterday and returning today. Cold for Fla. but not as cold as home.
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Old 22 January 2009, 04:09 AM   #15
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What, you mean your temperature had positive digits??
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Old 22 January 2009, 04:26 AM   #16
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Guess its time to go, long on orange juice futures.
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Old 22 January 2009, 07:41 AM   #17
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Freezing my arse of today Leo, and will tomarrow as well. Only made it to 50 or so today.
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Old 22 January 2009, 09:52 AM   #18
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Old 22 January 2009, 11:09 AM   #19
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Old 22 January 2009, 10:42 AM   #20
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Here is a link to our weather station located on our cattle ranch. It was 29.1 here this morning, in south central Florida!
http://www.wunderground.com/weathers...p?ID=KFLFORTP8
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Old 22 January 2009, 11:00 AM   #21
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Swede, you don't want the movement in that raggedy old Midas freezing up. Best to ship it to me for the winter, I'll keep it warm for you!
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Old 22 January 2009, 11:44 AM   #22
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Swede, you don't want the movement in that raggedy old Midas freezing up. Best to ship it to me for the winter, I'll keep it warm for you!

Thanks for the offer, I appreciate it...:)

I parked it on Anti Freeze overnight so it should be fine..

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Old 22 January 2009, 12:13 PM   #23
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Thanks for the offer, I appreciate it...:)

I parked it on Anti Freeze overnight so it should be fine..

What a trooper!


P.S. Killer Midas! How is the owner search going?
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Old 22 January 2009, 12:30 PM   #24
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P.S. Killer Midas! How is the owner search going?

Thanks, so far it seems to be just me and Elvis...
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Old 22 January 2009, 11:05 AM   #25
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freezing in Orlando...up to Gainesville @ 5 in the morning...not gonna have fun. Think I'll wear the G-shock, SS is oh so cold.
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Old 22 January 2009, 11:08 AM   #26
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The links on the bracelet of that King Midas looks very tight, great looking piece.
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Old 22 January 2009, 11:45 AM   #27
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The links on the bracelet of that King Midas looks very tight, great looking piece.

Many thanks...
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Old 22 January 2009, 12:28 PM   #28
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I guess maybe I'll try the diver's extension over my winter jacket?
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Old 22 January 2009, 02:21 PM   #29
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Gheez Leo, I thought you were Absolut about what you drank!!
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