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Old 13 November 2013, 11:10 AM   #1
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1,000 Post Musings

Wow...it took me 7 years to hit 1,000 posts!

Some musings on this occasion:

Had I been smart and hung on to every Rolex I have cycled through I would have a great collection today; however, fickleness took over leaving me with just one (for now)

Like many of us I moved away from the brand for some time but came back. There are a lot of nice watches out there and it was fun to try other brands but I found that in most instances resale was not great...it is a hobby though so losing a little here and there is acceptable I suppose.

Again like many of us my wife does not appreciate the hobby and certainly does not understand why I would spend hours on-line looking at watches. As I type this it DOES sound crazy!

It's interesting to me how you can get to know people on an Internet forum. The one I can't forget of course was JJ.

All in all out of all the watch forums on-line this has been my favorite and has allowed me to become a resident expert on everything Rolex. Neighbors and co-workers are always asking me questions and anything I know about watches I learned here.

So it's been fun hitting 1,000 even if it has taken such a long time.

Cheers to all
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Old 13 November 2013, 11:15 AM   #2
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Wow...it took me 7 years to hit 1,000 posts!

Some musings on this occasion:

Had I been smart and hung on to every Rolex I have cycled through I would have a great collection today; however, fickleness took over leaving me with just one (for now)

Like many of us I moved away from the brand for some time but came back. There are a lot of nice watches out there and it was fun to try other brands but I found that in most instances resale was not great...it is a hobby though so losing a little here and there is acceptable I suppose.

Again like many of us my wife does not appreciate the hobby and certainly does not understand why I would spend hours on-line looking at watches. As I type this it DOES sound crazy!

It's interesting to me how you can get to know people on an Internet forum. The one I can't forget of course was JJ.

All in all out of all the watch forums on-line this has been my favorite and has allowed me to become a resident expert on everything Rolex. Neighbors and co-workers are always asking me questions and anything I know about watches I learned here.

So it's been fun hitting 1,000 even if it has taken such a long time.

Cheers to all
Congrats on 1000

Go Sox.
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Old 13 November 2013, 11:20 AM   #3
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Congrats on 1,000 posts! I agree of course that this is the best forum around! Lots of great members, knowledge and friendships worldwide!
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Old 13 November 2013, 11:22 AM   #4
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Congrats on the milestone - keep 'em coming!
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Old 13 November 2013, 11:23 AM   #5
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Congrats! I just hit 1000 and can't wait to post 1000 more.
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Old 13 November 2013, 12:23 PM   #6
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Old 13 November 2013, 12:26 PM   #7
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Old 13 November 2013, 04:24 PM   #8
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Congrats on your 1000th post! I'm right behind you - just 3.5 years to go! LOL!!!!
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Old 13 November 2013, 04:38 PM   #9
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It's not how much you say but what you say. Well said, Jim.
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Old 13 November 2013, 04:48 PM   #10
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It's not how much you say but what you say. Well said, Jim.
What he said.

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Old 13 November 2013, 06:50 PM   #11
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Old 13 November 2013, 06:52 PM   #12
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Congratulations and very well said. to many more
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Old 13 November 2013, 07:17 PM   #13
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x 1,000!

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Old 13 November 2013, 08:34 PM   #14
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Old 13 November 2013, 08:40 PM   #15
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It's not how much you say but what you say. Well said, Jim.
Glad to see you practising what you preach, Mr 20,000 posts!
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Old 14 November 2013, 03:03 AM   #16
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Glad to see you practising what you preach, Mr 20,000 posts!
I also live by the motto: "Do as I say, not as I do."
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Old 14 November 2013, 03:05 AM   #17
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Old 14 November 2013, 03:09 AM   #18
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Wow...it took me 7 years to hit 1,000 posts!

Some musings on this occasion:

Had I been smart and hung on to every Rolex I have cycled through I would have a great collection today; however, fickleness took over leaving me with just one (for now)

Like many of us I moved away from the brand for some time but came back. There are a lot of nice watches out there and it was fun to try other brands but I found that in most instances resale was not great...it is a hobby though so losing a little here and there is acceptable I suppose.

Again like many of us my wife does not appreciate the hobby and certainly does not understand why I would spend hours on-line looking at watches. As I type this it DOES sound crazy!

It's interesting to me how you can get to know people on an Internet forum. The one I can't forget of course was JJ.

All in all out of all the watch forums on-line this has been my favorite and has allowed me to become a resident expert on everything Rolex. Neighbors and co-workers are always asking me questions and anything I know about watches I learned here.

So it's been fun hitting 1,000 even if it has taken such a long time.

Cheers to all
Congrats. I agree with every single point you made. Here's to another 1000 posts.
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Old 14 November 2013, 03:31 AM   #19
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Old 14 November 2013, 04:06 AM   #20
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Old 14 November 2013, 04:37 AM   #21
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Congratulations and a great big. "Rebel Yell", Yankee! I have to say, I can just about quote your 1000th post and put "x 2!" for my upcoming 1000th.
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Old 14 November 2013, 04:43 AM   #22
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Old 14 November 2013, 03:58 PM   #23
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Old 14 November 2013, 04:09 PM   #24
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Old 15 November 2013, 12:25 PM   #25
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Funny how some "i hit X,000 posts' posts get to stick around the main forum, others get banished to TRF Siberia (aka Open Discussion Forum).

If you get a chance to take the New Yankee Stadium tour, do it. Really great, especially the chance to sit in the dugout and to check out the player lockers and NYY carpeting.

Oh yes, my congrats too. Your points are all spot-on. Rolex and TRF are special. This coming from a guy who loves other brands and participates in other brand-specific forums.
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Old 15 November 2013, 12:42 PM   #26
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Wow...it took me 7 years to hit 1,000 posts!
It does take you a while to get to 1k posts but it's not about how fast to get there but how you get there. Here's to 1000 more.
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Old 15 November 2013, 12:54 PM   #27
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