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padi56 · 10 February 2012, 10:14 PM

Guys

I am making this my final post on The Rolex Forums as I am about to leave the country.

This will be my last opportunity to correspond with you for sometime.
Bags are packed and I'm ready to leave. I would have let you all know sooner,
but circumstances dictated that this was not possible. An exciting new Job opportunity
was offered to me this week, and I needed to make a quick decision, in order to secure this position.

I have decided to go and manage a football team... I realise that this May come as a shock to my fellow
WIZs, but I have always secretly harboured such a desire,and I could not turn down this once in a lifetime opportunity to fulfil my personal dream.

The team is based in Northern Brazil. This is a very poor & remote area of
the country, with the nearest city being some 200km away.
Communications are primitive by western standards, the infra-structure
antiquated, and living standards basic. On top of this, the area suffers from
Torrential rainstorms.

Despite all this I am looking forward to the challenge ahead. One of The
main aspects of the job is to stay in close contact with the team, day and
night. We will adopt an Italian style closed training camp regime with no
outside contact, except when playing our games. This will give me ample
opportunity to focus on individual players and the team as a whole. I am
looking forward to the close and intense bonds that this will hopefully
create. Both the players and myself appreciate that we must be prepared To
give, as well as receive, and as much as humanly possible.

There is no postal service, telephone network, or Internet facilities, so
I won't be able to communicate with you again....

It will be just me and the team, 24/7. If you are interested I have picture of team in link below.They are looking for a trainer masseur as well,if interested, but tough post gone because they are all mine.As I will be working with obviously inexperienced talent, I can see it will be hard for most of the time.

http://img706.imageshack.us/img706/4310/soccerte.jpg

dddrees · 10 February 2012, 10:18 PM

Peter

Your presence and your enormous contributions will surely be missed.

Good luck with your future endeavours and please do come back and visit us whenever possible.

Thank you for your vast knowledge and your wisdom.

Cheers,

Dan

Runnin' Rebel · 10 February 2012, 10:19 PM

Northern Brasil is the best, been there a ton of times. Perfect climate, I'm moving there as well. But not right way. Wonder city Padi is moving too, BEST OF LUCK PADI !!

Let me know if they need a ball boy, water boy, anything at all !!

Puffy · 10 February 2012, 10:21 PM

peter i can leave at very short notice and i'm sure we'll enjoy the beef and beer in brazil together

daveathall · 10 February 2012, 10:22 PM

Brilliant.

Nearly had me.

Keep your strength up.

speedo · 10 February 2012, 10:24 PM

just call me if you need an assistant coach or masseur!

esm · 10 February 2012, 10:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by padi56

http://img706.imageshack.us/img706/4310/soccerte.jpg

i dont blame you for leaving us Peter.

MonBK · 10 February 2012, 10:27 PM

Now talk about a small world Peter.

I just received notice that my application for the masseur job has been granted and I as well have to leave immediately.

See you there buddy.

dysondiver · 10 February 2012, 10:29 PM

tough job ,,,, judging by the pic ,,, lol .

capote · 10 February 2012, 10:39 PM

You always provide interested and insightful posts, thanks for that. Good luck and don't forget to pack you Rolexes

Alcan · 10 February 2012, 10:39 PM

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Grumpy Badger · 10 February 2012, 10:41 PM

"wherever you hang your hat, that's your home" eh?

... Judging by the link you'll be spoilt for choice on coat pegs!!!

robertneville · 10 February 2012, 10:48 PM

Good Luck Peter! following a dream can be quite fulfilling! we will certainly miss your expertise on this forum!

East Bay Rider · 10 February 2012, 10:50 PM

Sounds like a great opportunity and quite a challenge. Best to pace yourself.

MoBe · 10 February 2012, 10:56 PM

It`s gonna be hard,,,,,,,,,,,literally!

Ageing Orphan · 10 February 2012, 11:00 PM

Tough job eh!

I've never had any interest in football but with a team like that I may start !

Xenophon · 10 February 2012, 11:05 PM

Good luck Peter, try and have a dive or two whilst you're out there (yes I have seen the pic)

jdc · 10 February 2012, 11:06 PM

Great opportunity I bet you are over the moon, at least you won't have any distractions from WAG's. Great opportunity to dive in and work with a few Brazilians

Keep your eye on the ball and shoot straight

Lol-x · 10 February 2012, 11:10 PM

I can't see the photo??????

jdc · 10 February 2012, 11:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lol-x

I can't see the photo??????

good job it nearly made me go blind

MonBK · 10 February 2012, 11:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lol-x

I can't see the photo??????

It's just a soccer team.

mjclark32 · 10 February 2012, 11:16 PM

Sounds, and looks, like a once in a lifetime opportunity!

BarkMaster · 10 February 2012, 11:24 PM

WoW! Perhaps I'll catch you on the airwaves, then.

73's for now.

1675-David · 10 February 2012, 11:26 PM

I don't know much about massage but I'm a quick learner...do I get the job

The GMT Master · 10 February 2012, 11:28 PM

Peter, it's a dirty job, but someone's got to do it!

Dan Pierce · 10 February 2012, 11:37 PM

Best of luck to you, Peter. Hope you can return soon. Your knowledge has been invaluable to me and many others on TRF.
Thanks, my friend!
dP

TattooedGQ · 10 February 2012, 11:42 PM

Best Wishes for your future success! You'll be missed, but I hope you at least stop in when you can connect with the outside world!!

Sperry · 10 February 2012, 11:42 PM

A friend and his wife went into the middle of South America to play in an orchestra.
Stayed three years. Immersion in another culture does amazing things.

Playing for Pizza by Grisham, details an American QB going to Parma.
Living with the local scene, and loving it. Comes to mind.

Have a great time. I can appreciate the decision.

Esexx · 10 February 2012, 11:50 PM

Congratulations on your dream!

You will be missed here on TRF.

padi56 · 10 February 2012, 11:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lol-x

I can't see the photo??????

Its a good job you cannot Steve you might go blind or overwind your watch.

10 February 2012, 10:14 PM	#1
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,064	My Final Post On TRF. Guys I am making this my final post on The Rolex Forums as I am about to leave the country. This will be my last opportunity to correspond with you for sometime. Bags are packed and I'm ready to leave. I would have let you all know sooner, but circumstances dictated that this was not possible. An exciting new Job opportunity was offered to me this week, and I needed to make a quick decision, in order to secure this position. I have decided to go and manage a football team... I realise that this May come as a shock to my fellow WIZs, but I have always secretly harboured such a desire,and I could not turn down this once in a lifetime opportunity to fulfil my personal dream. The team is based in Northern Brazil. This is a very poor & remote area of the country, with the nearest city being some 200km away. Communications are primitive by western standards, the infra-structure antiquated, and living standards basic. On top of this, the area suffers from Torrential rainstorms. Despite all this I am looking forward to the challenge ahead. One of The main aspects of the job is to stay in close contact with the team, day and night. We will adopt an Italian style closed training camp regime with no outside contact, except when playing our games. This will give me ample opportunity to focus on individual players and the team as a whole. I am looking forward to the close and intense bonds that this will hopefully create. Both the players and myself appreciate that we must be prepared To give, as well as receive, and as much as humanly possible. There is no postal service, telephone network, or Internet facilities, so I won't be able to communicate with you again.... It will be just me and the team, 24/7. If you are interested I have picture of team in link below.They are looking for a trainer masseur as well,if interested, but tough post gone because they are all mine.As I will be working with obviously inexperienced talent, I can see it will be hard for most of the time. http://img706.imageshack.us/img706/4310/soccerte.jpg __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

10 February 2012, 10:18 PM	#2
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	Peter Your presence and your enormous contributions will surely be missed. Good luck with your future endeavours and please do come back and visit us whenever possible. Thank you for your vast knowledge and your wisdom. Cheers, Dan __________________ 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

10 February 2012, 10:19 PM	#3
Runnin' Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: 🤔 Posts: 8,424	Northern Brasil is the best, been there a ton of times. Perfect climate, I'm moving there as well. But not right way. Wonder city Padi is moving too, BEST OF LUCK PADI !! Let me know if they need a ball boy, water boy, anything at all !! __________________ ♛

10 February 2012, 10:21 PM	#4
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	peter i can leave at very short notice and i'm sure we'll enjoy the beef and beer in brazil together __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

10 February 2012, 10:22 PM	#5
daveathall "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Dave Location: England. Watch: Various Posts: 7,305	Brilliant. Nearly had me. Keep your strength up. __________________ KINDEST REGARDS DAVE

10 February 2012, 10:24 PM	#6
speedo "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: bp, hu, eu Watch: dj 16234, 116610ln Posts: 2,376	just call me if you need an assistant coach or masseur! __________________ *16234 jubilee dial, 116610 ln, grand seiko sbgm221g, omega speedmaster mark II, longines legend diver, breguet 3910, nomos club campus 38, swatch sistem51, mares nemo, seiko ripley, g-shock rangeman* instagram: modus_horologicus

10 February 2012, 10:27 PM	#8
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,279	Now talk about a small world Peter. I just received notice that my application for the masseur job has been granted and I as well have to leave immediately. See you there buddy.

10 February 2012, 10:29 PM	#9
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	tough job ,,,, judging by the pic ,,, lol .

10 February 2012, 10:39 PM	#10
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	You always provide interested and insightful posts, thanks for that. Good luck and don't forget to pack you Rolexes

10 February 2012, 10:39 PM	#11
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10 February 2012, 10:41 PM	#12
Grumpy Badger "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Mark Location: Bonny Scotland Watch: 14060M Sub (cosc) Posts: 5,280	"wherever you hang your hat, that's your home" eh? ... Judging by the link you'll be spoilt for choice on coat pegs!!! __________________ Don't mind me. I'm full of scotch, bitterness and impure thoughts! "You have enemies? Good! That means you stood up for something, sometime in your life." Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill KG, OM, CH, TD, PC, DL, FRS.

10 February 2012, 10:48 PM	#13
robertneville "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Greg Location: PA Watch: me burn Posts: 1,435	Good Luck Peter! following a dream can be quite fulfilling! we will certainly miss your expertise on this forum! __________________ Motocross is life!

10 February 2012, 10:50 PM	#14
East Bay Rider "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: East Bay RI Watch: GMT-II 16710LN Posts: 12,074	Sounds like a great opportunity and quite a challenge. Best to pace yourself. __________________ I bought a cheap watch from the crazy man Floating down canal It doesn't use numbers or moving hands It always just says "now" Now you may be thinking that I was had But this watch is never wrong And if I have trouble the warranty said Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On J. Buffett Instagram: eastbayrider46

10 February 2012, 10:56 PM	#15
MoBe "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 6,773	It`s gonna be hard,,,,,,,,,,,literally!

10 February 2012, 11:00 PM	#16
Ageing Orphan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: U.K The Midlands Posts: 237	Tough job eh! I've never had any interest in football but with a team like that I may start !

10 February 2012, 11:05 PM	#17
Xenophon 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Xenophon Location: UK Posts: 2,729	Good luck Peter, try and have a dive or two whilst you're out there (yes I have seen the pic) __________________ The sea! The sea! Θάλαττα! θάλαττα!

10 February 2012, 11:06 PM	#18
jdc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Martin Location: UK Posts: 7,023	Great opportunity I bet you are over the moon, at least you won't have any distractions from WAG's. Great opportunity to dive in and work with a few Brazilians Keep your eye on the ball and shoot straight

10 February 2012, 11:10 PM	#19
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,593	I can't see the photo?????? __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

10 February 2012, 11:16 PM	#22
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Sounds, and looks, like a once in a lifetime opportunity! __________________

10 February 2012, 11:24 PM	#23
BarkMaster "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Texas Watch: 18078 YG DD Posts: 7,962	WoW! Perhaps I'll catch you on the airwaves, then. 73's for now. __________________ BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK

10 February 2012, 11:26 PM	#24
1675-David "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Stockholm Posts: 6,061	I don't know much about massage but I'm a quick learner...do I get the job

10 February 2012, 11:28 PM	#25
The GMT Master "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: England Posts: 8,150	Peter, it's a dirty job, but someone's got to do it!

10 February 2012, 11:37 PM	#26
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,217	Best of luck to you, Peter. Hope you can return soon. Your knowledge has been invaluable to me and many others on TRF. Thanks, my friend! dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

10 February 2012, 11:42 PM	#27
TattooedGQ "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Justin Location: NY, USA Watch: yo self! Posts: 2,686	Best Wishes for your future success! You'll be missed, but I hope you at least stop in when you can connect with the outside world!! __________________ That boy's got the Devil in him. Rolex: I think I'm up to 9?? Omega: Got a few of those too. Breitling: And some of these.

10 February 2012, 11:42 PM	#28
Sperry "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Jim Location: Alpha Posts: 3,383	A friend and his wife went into the middle of South America to play in an orchestra. Stayed three years. Immersion in another culture does amazing things. Playing for Pizza by Grisham, details an American QB going to Parma. Living with the local scene, and loving it. Comes to mind. Have a great time. I can appreciate the decision.

10 February 2012, 11:50 PM	#29
Esexx "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Dean Location: Redondo Beach, CA Watch: ing TRF All Day Posts: 2,105	Congratulations on your dream! You will be missed here on TRF. __________________ Member Number 34171 "Remember: No matter where you go... there you are." Buckroo Banzai _________________________________________

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