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Old 29 March 2012, 03:22 PM   #1
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In the military you never wanted to hear those words being used.

Oh how times have changed.
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Old 29 March 2012, 03:24 PM   #2
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In the military you never wanted to hear those words being used.

Oh how times have changed.
Dan a BIG Congrats in advance
When is the FedEx truck expected?
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Old 29 March 2012, 03:26 PM   #3
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When is the FedEx truck expected?
Friday.
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Old 29 March 2012, 03:27 PM   #4
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Then i will have the snacks and beers ready to celebrate
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Old 29 March 2012, 03:29 PM   #5
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Then i will have the snacks and beers ready to celebrate
Beer, I luv Beer.
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Old 29 March 2012, 03:32 PM   #6
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maybe we get a clue of the incoming ??? :) congrats.
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Old 29 March 2012, 06:59 PM   #7
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maybe we get a clue of the incoming ??? :) congrats.
It's an Audemars Piguet.
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Old 29 March 2012, 07:13 PM   #8
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Wow---Congrats again!! Can't wait to see it!
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Old 29 March 2012, 07:15 PM   #9
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Wow---Congrats again!! Can't wait to see it!
Thank you sir.
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Old 29 March 2012, 07:39 PM   #10
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Old 29 March 2012, 07:41 PM   #11
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Old 29 March 2012, 07:51 PM   #12
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Hmmmn....now which AP could it be.....

Dan - this is simply outstanding purchasing right now....

I reckon it's a diver??
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Old 29 March 2012, 07:59 PM   #13
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Hmmmn....now which AP could it be.....

Dan - this is simply outstanding purchasing right now....

I reckon it's a diver??
Thank you.


Just getting a few I have wanted for awhile.


Hmm............................................... ..............................

What makes you say that.
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Old 29 March 2012, 08:48 PM   #14
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Any clue Dan?
Perhaps the Diver?
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Old 29 March 2012, 08:53 PM   #15
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Any clue Dan?
Perhaps the Diver?
Everybody knows I hate to tease.

But if I give clues, you guys will figure out before the unveil.
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Old 29 March 2012, 08:58 PM   #16
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Wow! Good for you Dan!!
A Patek and an AP within a weeks time....that's the way to do it!!
I LOVE my APs!
Excited for you and looking foward to the unveiling!
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Old 29 March 2012, 09:00 PM   #17
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A Patek and an AP within a weeks time....that's the way to do it!!
I LOVE my APs!
Excited for you and looking foward to the unveiling!

Thanks Travis.



Within a week of getting them, but a long while of study and preparation before the actual execution.
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Old 29 March 2012, 09:34 PM   #18
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You're on a roll, congrats in advance Dan!
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Old 29 March 2012, 10:32 PM   #19
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You're on a roll, congrats in advance Dan!
Thank you sir.

I've been hanging out here, is it any wonder?
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Old 29 March 2012, 10:36 PM   #20
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Old 29 March 2012, 10:52 PM   #21
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Congrats!!

Cant wait to see pics!

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Old 29 March 2012, 10:54 PM   #22
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Congrats!!

Cant wait to see pics!

Thanks John.

Can't blame you this time.

So I blaming Dalip.
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Old 29 March 2012, 10:58 PM   #23
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A PP and an AP in the same week. I like where this is going! Beers on Friday! :-)
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Old 29 March 2012, 11:11 PM   #25
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Dan, I have no idea what you have in que to arrive, however, I am already here! Wow sir! An iconic Patek in the 5711 and an AP! All I can saw is Wow! Major congrats in advance and I can't wait for your unveil!
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Old 29 March 2012, 11:33 PM   #26
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Thanks Sam.

But I've been watching and what your doing lately, and you have absolutely no room to talk.
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Old 29 March 2012, 11:37 PM   #27
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Can't blame you this time.

So I blaming Dalip.
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But I've been watching and what your doing lately, and you have absolutely no room to talk.
Very true Dan! I literally just laughed out loud in my office!

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Old 29 March 2012, 11:52 PM   #29
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It's an Audemars Piguet.
WOW...a PP and an AP in one week, quite a feat. I am also expecting a new one on Friday too! So I am right there waiting with you Dan!
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Congrats Dan, What AP did you get?
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