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28 February 2016, 10:24 PM
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Incoming (Mrs Van Driver's first Rolex)!
Tomorrow (29th) is a very special day chez Van Driver. It's Mrs Van Driver's 11th birthday so to celebrate, we're off on a five day cruise out of here up to Langkawi and Port Klang. Before we go, I'll be giving her her birthday present, her first Rolex.
I guess it's a little extravagant but, simply put, I wouldn't be where I am without her. I mean, how many wives would sit back and allow their husbands to move 7,000 miles away (while they stay home in the UK) because the firm opened a new office in Asia and needed someone of my discipline to set up the marine side of the business? I can't imagine there being too many of those. She now works three weeks on/one week off and spends her week off out here with me. I met her just over 16 years ago at London's Heathrow Airport (I was travelling, she was ground staff). We've been married almost 13 years and she's stuck by me through some difficult times. Bit of a cliché, I know, but she has been my rock with her love, support and guidance. She really is the most amazing, as well as beautiful, woman. While I'm here, a big thanks to Dr. Tom. I tend to mollycoddle my watches a bit but Mrs Van Driver wears and uses her things just as they were intended to be. The thought of wearing a Rolex concerns her a bit in case she bashes it up. Tom has sent me a few pictures of his watches to show her what we all know and that's a Rolex can take a beating. Many thanks again, Tom  Anyhoo, time to put the vomit bags away and post a pic. Here's the reference in the box. No wrist shots; she doesn't get it until tomorrow morning.
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28 February 2016, 10:32 PM
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Congrats to her and great choice!
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28 February 2016, 10:35 PM
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Wow Congradulations are in order!! Beautiful story Paul!! I agree that such an amazing partner in life that has been your rock deserves to share the passion!! Hope she absolutely loves it!!! So happy for the both of you!!!
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28 February 2016, 10:39 PM
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Please pass along my congratulations and birthday wishes to her!
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28 February 2016, 10:39 PM
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Really nice story. Very beautiful watch. Thank you for sharing. You are a classy guy.
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28 February 2016, 10:49 PM
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Very nice combo congrats to her
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28 February 2016, 10:51 PM
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Happy birthday and congratulations to her
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28 February 2016, 10:58 PM
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Happy Birthday to her and congrats to you both. It's my mothers 17th birthday tomorrow too.
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28 February 2016, 10:49 PM
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Such a classic watch, Congrats to her!
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28 February 2016, 10:52 PM
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What a great gesture. Enjoy the cruise and hope your spouse has a lovely bitlrthday!
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28 February 2016, 10:56 PM
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Great gift. I'm sure she'll be delighted.
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28 February 2016, 10:57 PM
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Fantastic story and thanks for sharing
Happiest of birthdays to the Mrs., I am certain she we will LOVE her first Rolex
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28 February 2016, 11:46 PM
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Happy birthday to mr and Mrs. What a gift....enjoy Langkawi ...Malaysia
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29 February 2016, 01:16 AM
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Wonderful gift Paul.
 I'm sure she'll love it. Wish her a Happy Birthday and Congrats for me.
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29 February 2016, 01:22 AM
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Beautiful watch and an amazing gift! Big congrats to the mrs.!
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29 February 2016, 01:52 AM
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Great story, Paul. Wish your wonderful partner-in-crime a very happy birthday from me and have a wonderful cruise. Hope she enjoys her birthday gift, too.
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29 February 2016, 01:55 AM
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Thanks for the wonderful story. Happy birthday to your wife. Congratulations to both of you. Enjoy your vacation.
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29 February 2016, 01:59 AM
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Huge congrats to you and the misses my friend !!
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29 February 2016, 02:03 AM
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Congrats to her. Beautiful DJ.
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29 February 2016, 02:58 AM
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Congrats!
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29 February 2016, 03:02 AM
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She will love it, congrat.
Btw its my 14th on 29th. Happy bday from another leap baby.
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29 February 2016, 03:06 AM
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WOW awesome watch she sounds like quite a lady Happy B-Day
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29 February 2016, 03:18 AM
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Awesome!
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29 February 2016, 04:12 AM
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Very nice! Congrats to her
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29 February 2016, 04:12 AM
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Congrats to the Mrs.
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29 February 2016, 04:20 AM
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Congrats and Happy Birthday to the Mrs.!!!
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29 February 2016, 04:27 AM
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That's a wonderful gift for your bride. Extend my best wishes to her and congrats to you both for having each other.
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29 February 2016, 05:07 AM
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Congrats to her!
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29 February 2016, 11:23 AM
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Thank you all for your kind words, guys. I've passed on your birthday wishes and congratulations to Mrs Van Driver.
She's absolutely over the moon with her Rolex. Trouble is, she can't stop staring at it and we need to get packed!   Thank you all again
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29 February 2016, 11:35 AM
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Don't forget
 to have 11 candles on her birthday cake somewhere along the way! Awesome lining up of the stars for you both to meet - great  story.An absolutely wonderful gift! Have a safe and very memorable time off together. Cheers! DM
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