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Lol-x · 7 April 2011, 05:24 PM

Well I had a small window to take a 3 day vacation and the flights and fare were right so I travelled to Western Australia where there is a pretty wild bunch of guys.......

Dalip invited me to stay with him at Fremantle but after seeing the facade I decided to find my own lodgings......nevertheless a very hospitable jesture......but some how I don't like 'maximum security' when I'm on holidays

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The place of choice in/near Perth is Fremantle, its on the beach with lots of restaurants and night life.

I got a great room at this Victorian guest house. Quiet and comfortable Victorian with home made hot breakfast included

. Dalip wanted to grope the statues in the front garden but the Rose bushes were very thorny

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Dalip took me to Rosendorf's one of the best AD's in Australia. With the 40% discount on offer we decided to clean out the whole shop stock of Rolex......

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However we were politely informed that "Rolex is never 40% off" and that we must have been drinking to excess if we thought otherwise

After shopping.......and I so wanted that Rolex neck tie in the AD watch case..........but unfortunately it had a $32K price tag attached to it and they would throw in a Rose Gold Daytona for free!!!!

So it was off for drinks with the guys Mitch, Sherwin, Des & Dalip.

Sherwin had a great Oyster Date with the sweetest looking blue dial you have ever seen. I would buy that watch just for the metallic blue colour of the dial. And it contrasted so well with the colour of the amber fluid.

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I didn't take this photo hence it's clarity is despite my best photoshop efforts.....delerious.......and he had only had 1 drink

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John was chilling out...although the weather was about 30deg C at that time and it was just right for drinking beer and talking about watches. Peter a local watch dealer joined us for a drink.

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Then we went out for a very special Chinese dinner where Des very generously brought along 2 vintage Penfolds wines (the Rolex of Australian wines) 1996 and 1998 Bin 128.

alas no 707 Des

Dalip kept lecturing me about how much of a legend (like Lance Armstrong) he was on the bicycle and if he ever got the chance he was going to go for a ride he grind Dan Pierce into the dust.

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This is a 'Snow Crab' quite a delicacy along with a few of his lobster Aussie mates

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Dalip was contemplating buying that Rose Gold Daytona, now he just had to work out a strategy to convince his wife to take out a second mortgage on the house

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Mitch was very responsible with his alcohol but he did have a habit of playing the drums with his chop sticks

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Yes it is a big one, just watch out for those nippers Des you have no idea......without a left hand your watch might slip off your arm

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Doesn't that look

and it was I can say from personal experience
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And one more from a better angle

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Then it was onto the Lobster, poor fella!!

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Des ordered it with ginger and noodles. It tasted great and John loved those noodles

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John's meteorite dial Daytona came in for a lot of attention, the meteorite dial is a beauty.

Lol-x · 7 April 2011, 05:27 PM

So thank you very much to all the guys in Perth, Australia.

I had such a great time.

A special thank you to Dalip and his hospitality. As stated previously he welcomed all the guys into his home and we had a great afternoon. Just very relaxing.

Andad · 7 April 2011, 05:33 PM

Great pix Steve. The crab looks good as does the wine.

Have you recovered yet?

Rolex116520 · 7 April 2011, 05:33 PM

Great set of pictures ! I too would have turned down the initial offer for lodging . Most likely cheaper but doubt you'd get the same food served .

40% off yeah ..On Rolex .. have another drink and then you wake up .

dalip · 7 April 2011, 05:55 PM

I'm sitting in my office at the University - checked this thread - and laughed out loud

A couple of staff members and students passing by were quite alarmed

Steve - excellent commentary...and we all know the truth about those statues

Just excellent pics...

I have to stop using my iphone

Mate - it was such a great laugh having you here.....thanks for making the trip

And I'm still tempted to pick up those ties at $32000

Now I'm going to have Dan Pierce coming over and challenging me to a cycle

....

Dan Pierce · 8 April 2011, 12:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dalip

I'm sitting in my office at the University - checked this thread - and laughed out loud

A couple of staff members and students passing by were quite alarmed

Steve - excellent commentary...and we all know the truth about those statues

Just excellent pics...

I have to stop using my iphone

Mate - it was such a great laugh having you here.....thanks for making the trip

And I'm still tempted to pick up those ties at $32000

Now I'm going to have Dan Pierce coming over and challenging me to a cycle

....

Damn right, mate!!!! Although we both might have to add a few more bottle cages to our rides.

Great pics of greats times, thanks for sharing!

dP

dddrees · 7 April 2011, 06:05 PM

Awesome PICs and great story telling to go along with it.

Looks like a helluva good time.

I would have had a hard time giving that Metorite Daytona back to John, such a great watch.

It's too bad John has yet to get his YMII, that would have been another one that I would have had a hard time giving back.

Thanks for sharing.

Singslinger · 7 April 2011, 06:22 PM

Great pix and write-up - thanks!

Flyjet601 · 7 April 2011, 07:11 PM

Looks like a great time was had by all.........

thanks for sharing........

travisb · 7 April 2011, 07:22 PM

The food looks amazing!

Aspirin · 7 April 2011, 07:25 PM

white crab, never seen before, it sould be living in deep sea where without sunshine.

EE33 · 8 April 2011, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aspirin

white crab, never seen before, it sould be living in deep sea where without sunshine.

雪蟹

Rob_b · 7 April 2011, 07:33 PM

Great pics and write up Steve, got a laugh out of that

So guys, did you soften him up with some fine W.A Wines

and get any juicy Administrator Only

stuff out of him ???

Thanks for sharing.

esm · 7 April 2011, 07:36 PM

awesome pictorial - loved it.

Tony-GB · 7 April 2011, 07:59 PM

Great pics.

Meteorite dial is amazing................

johnbeth · 7 April 2011, 08:05 PM

Stevo, thanks for taking the time to come to Perth, it showed great courage and guts knowing that we are bonkers here!

Awesome pictures!! It just shows that you enjoyed yourself and our company and more important the awesome friendships we all formed! I wanna say personally that you are an awesome bloke and I am honoured and thankfull to have met you

and that I can call you a friend!

You are welcome anytime and would be great excuse for another GTG (not that we need one anyway)!!!

Who knows when I am visiting Sydney, maybe I can pop over for a visit if you could fit me in your busy schedule!

John

Lol-x · 7 April 2011, 08:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dalip

Mate - it was such a great laugh having you here.....thanks for making the trip

No..thank you

Quote:

Originally Posted by EE33

Super sharp pics Mate, look forward to more.

Glad you enjoyed your stay and only Banned one in the group.

If you are feeling neglected....I could also ban you too

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rob_b

So guys, did you soften him up with some fine W.A Wines

and get any juicy Administrator Only

stuff out of him ???

No doubt that was their plan

but it takes more than a couple of bottles to get under my guard.

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnbeth

Who knows when I am visiting Sydney, maybe I can pop over for a visit if you could fit me in your busy schedule!

You are only too welcome John.
Thanks for your hospitality and friendship John.
I promise we will not do a lot of walking

johnbeth · 7 April 2011, 08:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lol-x

You are only too welcome John.
Thanks for your hospitality and friendship John.
I promise we will not do a lot of walking

Walking whats that???

Chris B · 7 April 2011, 09:02 PM

Thanks for sharing

Porsche · 7 April 2011, 10:14 PM

Great travelogue... sounds like the Perth gang know how to party.

I must get over there for a GTG one day as well.

BTW Steve, did you get a chance to see any other parts of the city and surrounds, or was it just drink-rolex-eat-drink-rolex-drink-sleep-drink-rolex-drink etc etc

Puffy · 7 April 2011, 10:25 PM

EXCELLENT

very nice stevo!!

i can't wait to go to Oz later in the year!!

Lol-x · 7 April 2011, 10:28 PM

Well John we did go down to the beach for a bit of sight seeing

The rest of the time I spent recovering for the next session

sherwin · 7 April 2011, 11:00 PM

Thanks Stevo for the nice comments regarding the blue dial oysterdate. Ill try and snap more pics when I get time and post them up.

karmatp · 7 April 2011, 11:19 PM

Looks like everyone had a great time. You have some great pics there Steve.

EE33 · 7 April 2011, 11:20 PM

Great & glad to see the Dark Side Stevo

Kokyuryoku · 8 April 2011, 12:04 AM

Great photos Stevo

One of these days I'll have to make my way to WA. It looks like it's the place to be

jas55 · 8 April 2011, 12:30 AM

Great post

Frogman4me · 8 April 2011, 12:58 AM

Awesome, I am glad Steve had an awesome time. Food looks amazing, great job guys!

GerardoG · 8 April 2011, 01:15 AM

Great pics, thank you for sharing!

sleddog · 8 April 2011, 09:42 AM

Thanks for posting this up Steve...!

It's good to finally see non-inebriated post come out of WA.....(or at least from there!)

The B&B looks marvelous...I think I remember seeing that!
Some great looking old buildings around the Freo area.

I see Dalip was trying to set you up in the jail hey!?! He wanted to keep you there for ransom I think!

Great looking food to.......I wonder why I was never asked to go there??

I'm glad you enjoyed the visit!

7 April 2011, 05:24 PM	#1
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,587	Perth, Australia showing Rolex 40% off - modem burner Well I had a small window to take a 3 day vacation and the flights and fare were right so I travelled to Western Australia where there is a pretty wild bunch of guys....... Dalip invited me to stay with him at Fremantle but after seeing the facade I decided to find my own lodgings......nevertheless a very hospitable jesture......but some how I don't like 'maximum security' when I'm on holidays The place of choice in/near Perth is Fremantle, its on the beach with lots of restaurants and night life. I got a great room at this Victorian guest house. Quiet and comfortable Victorian with home made hot breakfast included . Dalip wanted to grope the statues in the front garden but the Rose bushes were very thorny Dalip took me to Rosendorf's one of the best AD's in Australia. With the 40% discount on offer we decided to clean out the whole shop stock of Rolex...... However we were politely informed that "Rolex is never 40% off" and that we must have been drinking to excess if we thought otherwise After shopping.......and I so wanted that Rolex neck tie in the AD watch case..........but unfortunately it had a $32K price tag attached to it and they would throw in a Rose Gold Daytona for free!!!! So it was off for drinks with the guys Mitch, Sherwin, Des & Dalip. Sherwin had a great Oyster Date with the sweetest looking blue dial you have ever seen. I would buy that watch just for the metallic blue colour of the dial. And it contrasted so well with the colour of the amber fluid. I didn't take this photo hence it's clarity is despite my best photoshop efforts.....delerious.......and he had only had 1 drink John was chilling out...although the weather was about 30deg C at that time and it was just right for drinking beer and talking about watches. Peter a local watch dealer joined us for a drink. Then we went out for a very special Chinese dinner where Des very generously brought along 2 vintage Penfolds wines (the Rolex of Australian wines) 1996 and 1998 Bin 128. alas no 707 Des Dalip kept lecturing me about how much of a legend (like Lance Armstrong) he was on the bicycle and if he ever got the chance he was going to go for a ride he grind Dan Pierce into the dust. This is a 'Snow Crab' quite a delicacy along with a few of his lobster Aussie mates Dalip was contemplating buying that Rose Gold Daytona, now he just had to work out a strategy to convince his wife to take out a second mortgage on the house Mitch was very responsible with his alcohol but he did have a habit of playing the drums with his chop sticks Yes it is a big one, just watch out for those nippers Des you have no idea......without a left hand your watch might slip off your arm Doesn't that look and it was I can say from personal experience And one more from a better angle Then it was onto the Lobster, poor fella!! Des ordered it with ginger and noodles. It tasted great and John loved those noodles John's meteorite dial Daytona came in for a lot of attention, the meteorite dial is a beauty. Attached Images __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

7 April 2011, 05:27 PM	#2
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,587	So thank you very much to all the guys in Perth, Australia. I had such a great time. A special thank you to Dalip and his hospitality. As stated previously he welcomed all the guys into his home and we had a great afternoon. Just very relaxing. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

7 April 2011, 05:33 PM	#3
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,526	Great pix Steve. The crab looks good as does the wine. Have you recovered yet? __________________ E

7 April 2011, 05:33 PM	#4
Rolex116520 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: EEC Watch: Daytona & Deepsea Posts: 2,387	Great set of pictures ! I too would have turned down the initial offer for lodging . Most likely cheaper but doubt you'd get the same food served . 40% off yeah ..On Rolex .. have another drink and then you wake up . __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Assoc. of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

7 April 2011, 05:55 PM	#5
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	I'm sitting in my office at the University - checked this thread - and laughed out loud A couple of staff members and students passing by were quite alarmed Steve - excellent commentary...and we all know the truth about those statues Just excellent pics...I have to stop using my iphone Mate - it was such a great laugh having you here.....thanks for making the trip And I'm still tempted to pick up those ties at $32000 Now I'm going to have Dan Pierce coming over and challenging me to a cycle .... __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

7 April 2011, 06:05 PM	#7
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	Awesome PICs and great story telling to go along with it. Looks like a helluva good time. I would have had a hard time giving that Metorite Daytona back to John, such a great watch. It's too bad John has yet to get his YMII, that would have been another one that I would have had a hard time giving back. Thanks for sharing. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

7 April 2011, 06:22 PM	#8
Singslinger "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: singapore Posts: 6,424	Great pix and write-up - thanks!

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Flyjet601 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hong Kong Watch: All of them Posts: 2,789	Looks like a great time was had by all......... thanks for sharing........ __________________ I used to be indecisive, now I'm not sure

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travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,489	Great pics! The food looks amazing!

7 April 2011, 07:25 PM	#11
Aspirin "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: at home Posts: 1,330	white crab, never seen before, it sould be living in deep sea where without sunshine.

7 April 2011, 07:33 PM	#13
Rob_b "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Brisbane AUS Watch: SeaDweller Posts: 850	Great pics and write up Steve, got a laugh out of that So guys, did you soften him up with some fine W.A Wines and get any juicy Administrator Only stuff out of him ??? Thanks for sharing. __________________ Travelling Through Time at The Speed of Life.

7 April 2011, 07:36 PM	#14
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	awesome pictorial - loved it.

7 April 2011, 07:59 PM	#15
Tony-GB "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: Oxfordshire, UK Watch: 116680 & 116622 Posts: 3,953	Great pics. Meteorite dial is amazing................ __________________ "...why oh why, didn't I take the blue pill...?" http://www.helenanddouglas.org.uk/ www.cheetah.org

7 April 2011, 08:05 PM	#16
johnbeth "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: John Location: Australia Watch: Depends on mood. Posts: 9,536	Stevo, thanks for taking the time to come to Perth, it showed great courage and guts knowing that we are bonkers here! Awesome pictures!! It just shows that you enjoyed yourself and our company and more important the awesome friendships we all formed! I wanna say personally that you are an awesome bloke and I am honoured and thankfull to have met you and that I can call you a friend! You are welcome anytime and would be great excuse for another GTG (not that we need one anyway)!!! Who knows when I am visiting Sydney, maybe I can pop over for a visit if you could fit me in your busy schedule! John

7 April 2011, 09:02 PM	#19
Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,631	Thanks for sharing

7 April 2011, 10:14 PM	#20
Porsche 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: John Location: ɹǝpun Watch: and learn Posts: 2,986	Great travelogue... sounds like the Perth gang know how to party. I must get over there for a GTG one day as well. BTW Steve, did you get a chance to see any other parts of the city and surrounds, or was it just drink-rolex-eat-drink-rolex-drink-sleep-drink-rolex-drink etc etc __________________ Obey Gravity, it's the Law! ROLEX --- SEIKO --- HEUER TRF REHAUT T H E R O L E X F O R U M T H E R O L E X F O R U M T H E R O L E X F O R U M T H E R O L E X F O R U M T H E R O L E X F O R U M T H E R O L E X F O R U M

7 April 2011, 10:25 PM	#21
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	EXCELLENT very nice stevo!! i can't wait to go to Oz later in the year!! __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

7 April 2011, 10:28 PM	#22
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,587	Well John we did go down to the beach for a bit of sight seeing The rest of the time I spent recovering for the next session __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

7 April 2011, 11:00 PM	#23
sherwin "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Perth/Singapore Posts: 1,764	Thanks Stevo for the nice comments regarding the blue dial oysterdate. Ill try and snap more pics when I get time and post them up. __________________ Want to Buy:SS GMT black;116509 WG Daytona Metrorite

7 April 2011, 11:19 PM	#24
karmatp "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Trevor Location: Arizona Posts: 5,740	Looks like everyone had a great time. You have some great pics there Steve. __________________ My grails:

7 April 2011, 11:20 PM	#25
EE33 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Des Location: China Watch: 16613 16710 116520 Posts: 2,841	Great & glad to see the Dark Side Stevo __________________ *TRFs "after Dark" bar and NightClub Addict* Punctuality is the courtesy shown only by Kings Dalip: "GTG posts are worthless without pics, absolutely worthless"

8 April 2011, 12:04 AM	#26
Kokyuryoku "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Rye Location: Japan Watch: Sundial Posts: 2,156	Great photos Stevo One of these days I'll have to make my way to WA. It looks like it's the place to be __________________ 'The Way of a Warrior is based on humanity, love, and sincerity; the heart of martial valor is true bravery, wisdom, love, and friendship. Emphasis on the physical aspects of warriorship is futile, for the power of the body is always limited'*- Morihei Ueshiba -* Omega 3570.50 (77mil) Rolex 16610 (V) Rolex 1601 (1966) Seiko BM

8 April 2011, 12:30 AM	#27
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8 April 2011, 12:58 AM	#28
Frogman4me Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 6,268	Awesome, I am glad Steve had an awesome time. Food looks amazing, great job guys!

8 April 2011, 01:15 AM	#29
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	Great pics, thank you for sharing!

8 April 2011, 09:42 AM	#30
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,931	Thanks for posting this up Steve...! It's good to finally see non-inebriated post come out of WA.....(or at least from there!) The B&B looks marvelous...I think I remember seeing that! Some great looking old buildings around the Freo area. I see Dalip was trying to set you up in the jail hey!?! He wanted to keep you there for ransom I think! Great looking food to.......I wonder why I was never asked to go there?? I'm glad you enjoyed the visit! __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

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