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Old 12 March 2006, 11:52 AM   #1
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Great Sunday morning in Auckland...met a TRFite!!

Hi guys,

It's Sunday afternoon right now, but this morning was a very nice one.

Robin Holland (user name on TRF - robin) sent me a PM saying that he was in town and if we could meet up over a coffee or what. He left me his number in Auckland so I called him and we met up at the St. Lukes mall for coffee and a nice TWO-HOUR chat.

Guess what, guys? Robin went into Mansor's on Friday afternoon and picked up NOT one Rolex, but TWO beauties...the Ultimate 16610 (thanks to all the recommendations I had been giving it over the forum) and the Day-Date in YG. He did mention my name there and was given excellent treatment as well as a fabulous deal...more so, as he was taking both watches out of NZ, tax free. Robin lives in Queensland, Australia.

I also took him to the NIKE shop in the mall where he picked up a few things. He flies off tonight, but he will be back a couple of months later. Robin is an ex-Kiwi from Auckland who went off to Australia in '98 and is settled there now. He's a doctor, BTW, guys....and a wonderful person to be in the company of.

Great morning for both of us. I do wish more TRFites would come my way!!

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Old 12 March 2006, 01:21 PM   #2
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It's always a good time when TRFites get together. I trust Robin will post some pics of his new beauties when he gets back to OZ.
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Old 12 March 2006, 01:43 PM   #3
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If you took me to the Nike shop, what could I pick up?
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Old 12 March 2006, 01:51 PM   #4
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Sounds like a great time, congrats on the new watches Robin.
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Old 12 March 2006, 02:25 PM   #5
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Sounds like you had a good time. Cool!
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Old 12 March 2006, 04:08 PM   #6
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It's always a good time when TRFites get together. I trust Robin will post some pics of his new beauties when he gets back to OZ.
Robin got himself the YG Day-Date, polished bezel on the oyster bracelet with concealed clasp, white dial with gold Romans...and, of course, the trusty 16610!

Unfortunately, I couldn't see either of his watches as they must have already been sent to Auckland customs by Mansor's where he will pick them up tomorrow morning on his way out....but I can surmise that his DD must look something like this beauty!!



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Old 12 March 2006, 04:09 PM   #7
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If you took me to the Nike shop, what could I pick up?
Anything you like, Adrian, except the cleavage.
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Old 12 March 2006, 05:14 PM   #8
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Thats great news, JJ. Good to hear you both had a wonderful time
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Great news JJ great to meet up with fellow TRFites from around the world
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Old 12 March 2006, 09:46 PM   #10
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Glad you guys had a good time. That DD is a beauty
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Old 12 March 2006, 11:06 PM   #11
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Outside standing! Robin, well done on that shameless bit of name-dropping! When are you dropping by Melbourne? Lol-x and I would love to meet you!
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Old 13 March 2006, 12:07 AM   #12
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Outside standing! Robin, well done on that shameless bit of name-dropping! When are you dropping by Melbourne? Lol-x and I would love to meet you!
Maybe the Mods at the forum could organize meetings / small conference for the interested ones depending on region to meet together.
We could put together a "Sheep tour" at JJ's place...Can you Imagine? All those sheeps around JJ at the airport arrival...
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Old 13 March 2006, 12:23 AM   #13
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No, Renato, I've been led to believe that JJ's quite possessive about that sort of thing.
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Old 13 March 2006, 12:44 AM   #14
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No, Renato, I've been led to believe that JJ's quite possessive about that sort of thing.
Oops...I should not suggested that...maybe JJ is sleeping with all sheeps now and we could delete my post
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Old 13 March 2006, 01:24 AM   #15
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Anything you like, Adrian, except the cleavage.
Does that mean I could pick up anything either side of the cleavage?
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Old 13 March 2006, 03:11 AM   #16
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Hi guys,

Robin Holland (user name on TRF - robin) sent me a PM saying that he was in town and if we could meet up over a coffee or what. He left me his number in Auckland so I called him and we met up at the St. Lukes mall for coffee and a nice TWO-HOUR chat.

Oh no, another victim!

Robin, don't worry, the PTSD can be cured, and if you do meet up with James he should be able to help......

Mind you, it's over a year for me and I'm still recovering.....





































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Old 13 March 2006, 03:14 AM   #17
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Does that mean I could pick up anything either side of the cleavage?
LOL!! Yes, there's always the interesting bits and pieces left over!!
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Old 13 March 2006, 03:16 AM   #18
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Outside standing! Robin, well done on that shameless bit of name-dropping! When are you dropping by Melbourne? Lol-x and I would love to meet you!
Even as I type this message, Robin is in flight on his way back to the Gold Coast. We did discuss you and Lol-x and he says he would try and catch up with both of you.

BTW, he was extremely happy with the deal he finally walked out of Mansor's with. He was also very sorry that I couldn't be there with him. It was a bit hurried and I wished he could have informed me earlier....I would have taken Friday afternoon off from work and gone with him.

Very nice guy, James....I hope you get the chance to meet up with him.

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LOL!! Yes, there's always the interesting bits and pieces left over!!
What a titillating thought.
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What a titillating thought.
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