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[JimSnyder]

I don't post many threads but I do read everyone. Just waiting for the day when I could again justify buying a Rolex. I just need to vent. Well 17 years of being an Electrician just went down the tubes. Today I was laid off. The Housing Industry has died. Being a father of 6 with half of them grown things were starting to look better. The better part of my watch collecting are older Seiko automatics. I have had the fortune of owning several Rolexs in the past(a Pepsi Gmt and a 5513 Sub, both being very affordable at the time) but when the family started growing there values were put to better use. Sad part is my wife understanding my watch sickness for a non date Sub had just made a deal with me last week. Coming up on my 48 birthday in a few months she said I really ought to consider quiting smoking. Her deal to me was I take the money I spend on cigaretts every week and open a savings account to save for a new 14060. When I had enough money in the account I could buy it. The plus being I quit cigaretts. It would have been a long year but it would have been worth it. My wife is at work now we are lucky she has a good job but things will be tite. And it sure is a blow to the ego. Reading you guys post sure helps me smile. JJ and Jocke you 2 crack me up. East Bay Rider I love your avatar. Al your signature is great. Ed your avatar Sub add is one of the reasons for my love of watches I remember that add while I was growing up. Bo, Velitsko, Scott, Larry, C.J., Paul, Mike, Paulie, Allan, Jason, Dan, Padi56, Eddie, Karis, KansaiVet, Fraser, your all a great group of people. Sir I really like you Seiko 173. Vukota you have some nice Seiko's. Mailman Is T alive or.... I love the Sopranos. And last Pat you forum name says it all, Incurable. Thanks for listening everyone; Jim