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Cru Jones · 10 June 2013, 10:45 PM

mine used to be the mascot (a racoon named Roni) of the 1980 winter olympic games (lake placid, where i lived for a time) doing what i love (downhill skiing).

these days, i live in a city (paris) and do a lot less skiing, but i do get to eat a lot of amazing food.

so, i've switched to a photo of foie gras.

lavaman · 11 June 2013, 01:25 PM

umm, lets see.

Thomas Sullivan Magnum is an honorary member of the family. For one thing, I am part Hawaiian, so there's that. My father was a SEAL and did a couple of tours in Vietnam. The show was one of the first to portray vets from that era in a respectful manner, i.e. not drunk under a bridge, as was the stereotype of the day. I was always grateful to Don Bellesario for doing that.

In the days after 9/11 when I was working 70-90 hours a week and going nuts from lack of sleep while on the job, A&E used to run Magnum episodes at 14:00 when I was just coming off or getting up. Anyway, those little episodes about four guys and their friendship (as well as the decent writing and brilliant acting of Hillerman and Selleck) kept me sane as I simultaneously tried to do my job as a LEO/EMT-P and also worried sick about my buddies in NYPD/FDNY.

So, yea, Tom Magnum is a friend of mine.

BH13GMT · 12 June 2013, 02:45 AM

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Originally Posted by lavaman

umm, lets see.

Thomas Sullivan Magnum is an honorary member of the family. For one thing, I am part Hawaiian, so there's that. My father was a SEAL and did a couple of tours in Vietnam. The show was one of the first to portray vets from that era in a respectful manner, i.e. not drunk under a bridge, as was the stereotype of the day. I was always grateful to Don Bellesario for doing that.

In the days after 9/11 when I was working 70-90 hours a week and going nuts from lack of sleep while on the job, A&E used to run Magnum episodes at 14:00 when I was just coming off or getting up. Anyway, those little episodes about four guys and their friendship (as well as the decent writing and brilliant acting of Hillerman and Selleck) kept me sane as I simultaneously tried to do my job as a LEO/EMT-P and also worried sick about my buddies in NYPD/FDNY.

So, yea, Tom Magnum is a friend of mine.

Great explanation.

Being quite young when watching Magnum PI for the first time, I missed a lot of the subtleties that went on between Thomas and Higgins. Having watched it more recently I totally get it and it still stacks up 25 years later.

Trying to convince the Mrs that we need 2 Pinchers which is proving hard to sell to her at the moment

I wonder what names they would have if I am successful?

figbo · 12 June 2013, 03:21 AM

Me on a good day.

JCW1980 · 12 June 2013, 06:49 AM

Running has been my favorite hobby for 20 years, and I don't see an end in sight.

lavaman · 12 June 2013, 10:49 PM

well since they were Dobermans, that settles the Pincher debate :-)

BH13GMT · 13 June 2013, 05:23 AM

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Originally Posted by lavaman

well since they were Dobermans, that settles the Pincher debate :-)

I' ll get my coat

stockae92 · 13 June 2013, 05:31 AM

14060M

Not just any 14060M, its a special edition only 1 in the world ... *my* 14060M LOL :D

Rock · 29 June 2013, 02:47 PM

Caricature of self, by self, with some of my favourite things.
(can you see my Rolex? No, I can't either. Stuffed up didn't I.)

htc8p · 4 July 2013, 02:22 PM

first world problems

FiftyTwoEighty · 4 July 2013, 03:59 PM

My avatar is of me at 170ish on the front straight at AutoClub Speedway in my e60 m5.

JohnAndrew · 15 July 2013, 05:56 AM

My high school graduation gift from my father, 28 years ago, with a few slight mods. I asked for a dive watch and he brought me this back from St. Martin.

figbo · 15 July 2013, 08:08 AM

Just a pic of meeself.

sfglenrock · 15 July 2013, 08:20 AM

Vacation to Australia a few years back and I took both of my kids scuba diving. My avatar is my daughter scuba diving on the Great Barrier Reef.

Knappo 1307 · 15 July 2013, 08:49 AM

Mine's the "DUDE" nough said!!!

DjMalcha · 5 August 2013, 07:50 PM

Moua @ Madonna di Campiglio

Knappo 1307 · 6 August 2013, 04:52 AM

The "Dude"...

Ha, I see I've been here before. Sorry for the double post..

QueueCumber · 6 August 2013, 05:08 AM

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Originally Posted by polarinda

i see some very interesting avatars from members here...wanna share what made you choose them? more importantly, what are they?? ;)

mine is the aquanaut...just love it..shot in good light.

Not sure why I chose it....

QueueCumber · 6 August 2013, 05:10 AM

I wonder how many more times I will answer this question in the coming years....

12 June 2013, 03:21 AM	#4
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Rock 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Rocky Location: Australia Watch: Grail:Bluesy Posts: 17,850	Caricature of self, by self, with some of my favourite things. (can you see my Rolex? No, I can't either. Stuffed up didn't I.) __________________ Cellini 4112. Sub 14060M. DJ 16233. Rotherhams 1847 Pocket-watch. Foundation Member of 'Horologists Anonymous' "Hi, I'm Rocky, and I'm a Horologist..."

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sfglenrock "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Steve Location: NJ & Cape Cod Watch: Smallcrown Posts: 287	Vacation to Australia a few years back and I took both of my kids scuba diving. My avatar is my daughter scuba diving on the Great Barrier Reef. __________________ Steve

10 June 2013, 10:45 PM	#1
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,303	mine used to be the mascot (a racoon named Roni) of the 1980 winter olympic games (lake placid, where i lived for a time) doing what i love (downhill skiing). these days, i live in a city (paris) and do a lot less skiing, but i do get to eat a lot of amazing food. so, i've switched to a photo of foie gras.

11 June 2013, 01:25 PM	#2
lavaman Banned Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: The Airport Watch: what happens next Posts: 1,942	umm, lets see. Thomas Sullivan Magnum is an honorary member of the family. For one thing, I am part Hawaiian, so there's that. My father was a SEAL and did a couple of tours in Vietnam. The show was one of the first to portray vets from that era in a respectful manner, i.e. not drunk under a bridge, as was the stereotype of the day. I was always grateful to Don Bellesario for doing that. In the days after 9/11 when I was working 70-90 hours a week and going nuts from lack of sleep while on the job, A&E used to run Magnum episodes at 14:00 when I was just coming off or getting up. Anyway, those little episodes about four guys and their friendship (as well as the decent writing and brilliant acting of Hillerman and Selleck) kept me sane as I simultaneously tried to do my job as a LEO/EMT-P and also worried sick about my buddies in NYPD/FDNY. So, yea, Tom Magnum is a friend of mine.

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JCW1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: DFW, TX Watch: Speedmaster Posts: 672	Running has been my favorite hobby for 20 years, and I don't see an end in sight.

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lavaman Banned Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: The Airport Watch: what happens next Posts: 1,942	well since they were Dobermans, that settles the Pincher debate :-)

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JohnAndrew "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: John Location: Florida Panhandle Watch: 16800, 16803,79170 Posts: 1,427	My high school graduation gift from my father, 28 years ago, with a few slight mods. I asked for a dive watch and he brought me this back from St. Martin.

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Knappo 1307 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Sea Dweller Posts: 8,561	Mine's the "DUDE" nough said!!!

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Knappo 1307 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Sea Dweller Posts: 8,561	The "Dude"... Ha, I see I've been here before. Sorry for the double post..

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