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FeelingTheBlues · 30 December 2011, 08:29 AM

Greetings TRF,

My apologies for the somewhat strange title but I do have to share a little something with you. Not so long ago a friend of ours, Adam De Rocco, bought himself a great Montblanc pen and we jokingly started to talk about him writing me a Christmas letter with it. Well, the joke went to the point where he decided to actually do it and I received his card today!

Now, I was expecting it a little bit (although a part of me was still surprised that Adam took the time to write a nice letter to me) but I truly didn't expect that little gift inside! Indeed, Adam and I share the same interest for blues music and Eric Clapton's work and I find it very nice of him to send me this!

It is currently being exposed along with that small poster I received with my Clapton album.

And here's a "group" shot with a "supposed to be" montage...I need some practice!

Now, is this really what TRF is about? I very much believe so! Perhaps some people will think I'm making a big deal out of a "simple card" but I do believe it is a great gesture of consideration and friendship from a fellow who has been very nice to me and with whom I shared great conversations about music, watches and pens (not to mention the funny things we say to each other).

And with this, I shall finish my little speech: Adam, my friend, thank you for this little but appreciated attention!

esm · 30 December 2011, 08:46 AM

oh.. thats sweet

gotta LOVE TRF!!!

(i'd like to take this opportunity to thank Uncle Dan for sending us a customised Christmas card with a personalised hand written message on a post-it note )

drockadam · 30 December 2011, 08:49 AM

Your welcome Carl! Your a great friend, I love chatting with you! I like that Clapton poster! Did you get it with the boxset of the 2010 Clapton album?

Feras · 30 December 2011, 08:50 AM

Stories like those make me spend more time here. TRF such a wonderful place to chilax at

FeelingTheBlues · 30 December 2011, 09:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drockadam

Your welcome Carl! Your a great friend, I love chatting with you! I like that Clapton poster! Did you get it with the boxset of the 2010 Clapton album?

Yes I did, I had to order the album on Eric Clapton's website to have it. I believe it was a limited edition with that poster and a gold CD coming in a very special case, I'll have to show them to you one day.

Glad to know you enjoyed my little hommage thread to a hommage watches man!

eman1200 · 30 December 2011, 10:04 AM

Sounds like a nice lil bromance goin on haha!

spuds · 30 December 2011, 10:10 AM

Yup.

This kinda stuff's EXACTLY what TRF's about IMO.

Classy stuff guys.....

Quote:

Originally Posted by esm

(i'd like to take this opportunity to thank Uncle Dan for sending us a customised Christmas card with a personalised hand written message on a post-it note )

...that sodding post-it note was written on in the very best Stabilo Point 88 fine 0.4 felt tip that money can buy I'll have you know!!

drockadam · 30 December 2011, 10:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eman1200

Sounds like a nice lil bromance goin on haha!

Haha for sure!

77T · 30 December 2011, 10:21 AM

Nice props for a holiday spirit gesture.
It is a TRF differentiator IMHO.

HL65 · 30 December 2011, 10:34 AM

Very nice!!

threemonkeys · 30 December 2011, 10:35 AM

Bingo, Carl! That's what TRF is about. Oh, and the watches are nice, too. But it's the relationships that mean the most to me.

sleddog · 30 December 2011, 10:36 AM

Always good to see bonds and camaraderie made on TRF!!!

There are many fine members on this site.

figbo · 30 December 2011, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by esm

oh.. thats sweet

gotta LOVE TRF!!!

(i'd like to take this opportunity to thank Uncle Dan for sending us a customised Christmas card with a personalised hand written message on a post-it note )

(He kinda suck,doesn't he?)

FeelingTheBlues · 30 December 2011, 10:42 AM

Glad to know a lot of people agree with our vision of TRF! I personally haven't been here for a long time but I got closer to some very nice people around here and I thought this card was quite a great proof of TRF members' kindness and maturity!

P.S.: Bromance indeed! Who doesn't feel it!?

Dr.Brian · 30 December 2011, 10:46 AM

Does this mean that drockadam is Eric Clapton?

OrangeSport · 30 December 2011, 10:49 AM

Great stuff!

Rags · 30 December 2011, 10:56 AM

Very nice Adam. It goes to show that you are a good guy & that your parents should be commended for a job well done... I am honored to be your friend on TRF.

dddrees · 30 December 2011, 10:59 AM

Great stuff, very cool.

matt4hand · 30 December 2011, 11:04 AM

Very Nice Adam!

I'm a Claptonite as well. Been playing guitar for 21 years and I've been one of the biggest EC fans ever!

drockadam · 30 December 2011, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rags

Very nice Adam. It goes to show that you are a good guy & that your parents should be commended for a job well done... I am honored to be your friend on TRF.

Quote:

Originally Posted by matt4hand

Very Nice Adam!

I'm a Claptonite as well. Been playing guitar for 21 years and I've been one of the biggest EC fans ever!

Thanks Rags! And Matt... we will defiantly have to start talking more often about Clapton! Have you been following his 2011 tour?

Tri-Tip · 30 December 2011, 11:53 AM

So where is the handwritten note? Or is it too mushy for TRF, like something Jocke and Paul would exchange?

FeelingTheBlues · 30 December 2011, 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tri-Tip

So where is the handwritten note? Or is it too mushy for TRF, like something Jocke and Paul would exchange?

There's nothing in this card that can be compared to Jocke's and Paul's bromance!

However, I thought it would be more respectful to Adam to refrain from posting that message. Let me just tell you it was nice and sure made me smile!

By the way, Adam has a nice signature!

brkanand · 30 December 2011, 12:04 PM

I am deeply touched! Congratulations to you both! Way to go TRF!

drockadam · 30 December 2011, 12:16 PM

Go ahead and upload the written stuff, I don't mind!

FeelingTheBlues · 30 December 2011, 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drockadam

Go ahead and upload the written stuff, I don't mind!

As you wish boss!

And the second side, notice the like a boss signature.

dalip · 30 December 2011, 12:31 PM

Absolutely fantastic stuff....this is what makes this forum and community so great.

kyle L · 30 December 2011, 01:11 PM

Very cool! Adam is a good guy!

keschete · 30 December 2011, 01:15 PM

That is why I love everyone here so much!!!

FeelingTheBlues · 30 December 2011, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nickolerda

Sweet!By the way,your Montblanc pen is very nice.[IMG]http://www.************.com/track.php[/IMG]

Thank you, this one is mine but you can find Adam's in the Pens' section on TRF!

hdrazor251 · 30 December 2011, 01:23 PM

30 December 2011, 08:29 AM	#1
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	Is this really what TRF is about? Greetings TRF, My apologies for the somewhat strange title but I do have to share a little something with you. Not so long ago a friend of ours, Adam De Rocco, bought himself a great Montblanc pen and we jokingly started to talk about him writing me a Christmas letter with it. Well, the joke went to the point where he decided to actually do it and I received his card today! Now, I was expecting it a little bit (although a part of me was still surprised that Adam took the time to write a nice letter to me) but I truly didn't expect that little gift inside! Indeed, Adam and I share the same interest for blues music and Eric Clapton's work and I find it very nice of him to send me this! It is currently being exposed along with that small poster I received with my Clapton album. And here's a "group" shot with a "supposed to be" montage...I need some practice! Now, is this really what TRF is about? I very much believe so! Perhaps some people will think I'm making a big deal out of a "simple card" but I do believe it is a great gesture of consideration and friendship from a fellow who has been very nice to me and with whom I shared great conversations about music, watches and pens (not to mention the funny things we say to each other). And with this, I shall finish my little speech: Adam, my friend, thank you for this little but appreciated attention! __________________ Mon corps c'est un pays en guerre sur l'point d'finir, Le général de l'armée de terre s'attend au pire, J'ai faim, j'ai frette, je suis trop faible pour me lever debout, On va hisser le drapeau blanc un point c'est tout. - André Fortin

30 December 2011, 08:49 AM	#3
drockadam "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Adam Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: Pepsi. Posts: 5,749	Your welcome Carl! Your a great friend, I love chatting with you! I like that Clapton poster! Did you get it with the boxset of the 2010 Clapton album? __________________ - Adam Instagram: @GMTSUBTIME

30 December 2011, 10:21 AM	#9
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,024	Nice props for a holiday spirit gesture. It is a TRF differentiator IMHO. __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

30 December 2011, 10:34 AM	#10
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,011	Very nice!! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

30 December 2011, 10:36 AM	#12
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,931	Always good to see bonds and camaraderie made on TRF!!! There are many fine members on this site. __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

30 December 2011, 08:46 AM	#2
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	oh.. thats sweet gotta LOVE TRF!!! (i'd like to take this opportunity to thank Uncle Dan for sending us a customised Christmas card with a personalised hand written message on a post-it note )

30 December 2011, 08:50 AM	#4
Feras Banned Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Feras Location: Bahrain Watch: Rolex,Tag Posts: 1,923	Stories like those make me spend more time here. TRF such a wonderful place to chilax at

30 December 2011, 10:04 AM	#6
eman1200 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: charlotte Posts: 730	Sounds like a nice lil bromance goin on haha!

30 December 2011, 10:35 AM	#11
threemonkeys "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Craig Location: Seattle-ish, USA Watch: GMTIIc, AK, LVc Posts: 7,022	Bingo, Carl! That's what TRF is about. Oh, and the watches are nice, too. But it's the relationships that mean the most to me.

30 December 2011, 10:42 AM	#14
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	Glad to know a lot of people agree with our vision of TRF! I personally haven't been here for a long time but I got closer to some very nice people around here and I thought this card was quite a great proof of TRF members' kindness and maturity! P.S.: Bromance indeed! Who doesn't feel it!? __________________ Mon corps c'est un pays en guerre sur l'point d'finir, Le général de l'armée de terre s'attend au pire, J'ai faim, j'ai frette, je suis trop faible pour me lever debout, On va hisser le drapeau blanc un point c'est tout. - André Fortin

30 December 2011, 10:46 AM	#15
Dr.Brian 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: CA dreamin' Watch: ing the market. Posts: 5,906	Does this mean that drockadam is Eric Clapton? __________________ -Brian AUDENTES FORTUNA IUVAT 十人十色

30 December 2011, 10:49 AM	#16
OrangeSport "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Jason Location: Essex, UK Watch: 14060M Posts: 2,943	Great stuff! __________________

30 December 2011, 10:56 AM	#17
Rags 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: SW Florida Watch: 16233,16610,214270 Posts: 11,196	Very nice Adam. It goes to show that you are a good guy & that your parents should be commended for a job well done... I am honored to be your friend on TRF. __________________ 16233 Y Serial Datejust 16610 Z Serial Submariner 214270 Explorer *114300 Oyster Perpetual* *76200 Tudor Date+Day*

30 December 2011, 10:59 AM	#18
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	Great stuff, very cool. __________________ 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

30 December 2011, 11:04 AM	#19
matt4hand Banned Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Matt Location: Atlanta Watch: Tramp Posts: 2,369	Very Nice Adam! I'm a Claptonite as well. Been playing guitar for 21 years and I've been one of the biggest EC fans ever!

30 December 2011, 11:53 AM	#21
Tri-Tip "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: CA, USA Watch: Out!!! Posts: 6,474	So where is the handwritten note? Or is it too mushy for TRF, like something Jocke and Paul would exchange?

30 December 2011, 12:04 PM	#23
brkanand 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: DrK Location: India Watch: 4=YMDaytonaGMTHulk Posts: 7,052	I am deeply touched! Congratulations to you both! Way to go TRF!

30 December 2011, 12:16 PM	#24
drockadam "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Adam Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: Pepsi. Posts: 5,749	Go ahead and upload the written stuff, I don't mind!

30 December 2011, 12:31 PM	#26
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	Absolutely fantastic stuff....this is what makes this forum and community so great. __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

30 December 2011, 01:11 PM	#27
kyle L "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Explorer I Posts: 10,278	Very cool! Adam is a good guy!

30 December 2011, 01:15 PM	#28
keschete "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Kaya Location: Louisiana Watch: 116500 Posts: 3,575	That is why I love everyone here so much!!! __________________ GMT II BLNR, Submariner, Submariner Serti, Datejust, Daytona C, TT Yacht Master, Hulk Submariner, Pepsi GMT II

30 December 2011, 01:23 PM	#30
hdrazor251 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Jeff Location: Arizona Watch: is recovered!! Posts: 4,255	__________________ 16753 GMT Master, 16613 Bluesy, 16710 GMT Master II, 16570 Polar Explorer II-Stolen & Recovered!! Card Carrying Member of the Global Assoc. of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

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