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GoingPlaces · 26 January 2016, 11:30 PM

Nice story, congratulations on your success.

nick c · 26 January 2016, 11:34 PM

Great story Howard congrats and welcome

Old Geezer · 27 January 2016, 12:16 AM

Great story, thanks for sharing. Thank you for your service.

By the way, beautiful bike you posted in your motorcycle thread.

Headshrinker · 27 January 2016, 12:24 AM

Wonderful story! Thank you for sharing your journey.

ltmgeller · 27 January 2016, 12:51 AM

Thanks for sharing and for your service to our country and your community. You are wealthy in life experience. Congrats on your first Rolex! Wear it in good health.

SemperFi · 27 January 2016, 01:13 AM

Yours was a very inspirational story Howard, and one that was probably not easy to share. Thank you for sharing and for your continued service. Enjoy that Rolex with pride at what you have accomplished despite the long odds. Well done my friend.

Tri-Tip · 27 January 2016, 01:45 AM

Great story and congrats on the Sub! Always great to hear from someone who is self-made, I'm sure you appreciate everything you have that much more.

I was lucky that my parents raised me to be independent, always had what I needed, but had to spend my earned money on what I wanted.

GerardoG · 27 January 2016, 01:46 AM

Thank you for sharing, Howard. A big FELICIDADES from Mexico for all achievements; I am sure many more will come along. Kuddos!!!!!!

Knappo 1307 · 27 January 2016, 01:47 AM

Well done, my hats off to you..

codecow · 27 January 2016, 02:19 AM

Congrats Howard that's a great story.

I often think that the most important ability that someone can have is the ability to self-analyze and figure out when things are going wrong.

antbkny · 27 January 2016, 02:21 AM

welcome brother, lets all keep moving in the right direction!

Bafflingbs · 27 January 2016, 03:02 AM

Thank you everyone.

Rebel · 27 January 2016, 03:41 AM

Great story. Be safe! Congrats on the Sub...

mtrunner · 27 January 2016, 05:41 AM

Great story and congrats on the new watch. More importantly thank you for your service!

sea-dweller · 27 January 2016, 05:46 AM

Great story! Here's to your continued success!

Bafflingbs · 27 January 2016, 05:54 AM

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Originally Posted by sea-dweller

Great story! Here's to your continued success!

I see you're from San Fran. I was stationed there during the 80's. It remains, in my memory, as one of the most beautiful city's, I've ever seen. Hong Kong and Rio are up there as well. I've never been to Europe, but hope to visit upon retirement. I hear the Alameda air station is home to the myth busters now? Anyway, thank you. I hope to bring the wife back there soon.

Jason71 · 27 January 2016, 07:08 AM

Congrats on an awesome watch.

I love a story where someone has done it on their own. It sounds as if you overcame GREAT adversity to get to your station in life. Thanks for sharing.

fusionstorm · 27 January 2016, 07:16 AM

3 years from retirement? I can only wish.......

Congrats on your many life achievements, and thank you for your service. Be safe and we'll want a f/u to this thread when you retire!

s14roller · 27 January 2016, 07:54 AM

With a great wife/family, you already won the jackpot. Retirement in 3 yrs??? Sheesh! Icing on top!

Boothroyd · 27 January 2016, 07:58 AM

Great story, congratulations and welcome to TRF! Wear it in good health!

dba · 27 January 2016, 08:45 AM

Thank you for sharing. I retired six years ago. Being a cop can be tough but it can be so rewarding. Though I can't in all good conscience recommend anyone become a cop in these times, 30 years ago it was pretty cool. At least six of the kids I mentored through the police explorer program became cops and I'm proud of them.

You'll probably never know how many people you affected in a positive manner, but you should be proud. Stay safe these final three years.

Here's of shot of me urging folks to stay in their seats during a K-9 Demo while I was still working a dog.

Kyle89 · 27 January 2016, 09:48 AM

Howard, from one military veteran to another, thank you! Congrats on your first rolex I might add. Also, enjoy your retirement in a few short years!

southcarolina1801 · 27 January 2016, 10:21 AM

Great story. I think it's always important to remember where you came from.

goin camping · 27 January 2016, 01:11 PM

Good on you Howard!

I think there is a fair amount here who worked their way up and a Rolex was their reward to themselves. It was for me.

bdex75 · 27 January 2016, 02:12 PM

Thank you for sharing your story and all of your service to this nation and your community. Please stay safe out there the last few years.

And you are rich beyond words.

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VICI · 27 January 2016, 02:38 PM

Rich isn't a number, it's self defined.

Glad to read of your trials, tribulations and successes.

Enjoy the Rolex and being rich 👍 🍻🍻🍻

Daryl · 27 January 2016, 02:46 PM

Great story .. I salute you

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Bafflingbs · 27 January 2016, 03:15 PM

Guys, you've made me feel so welcome here. Thank you all for your kind words and advice from time to time. I look forward to many, many more posts.

Limestonedan · 28 January 2016, 12:10 AM

Wow. Thank you for your Navy and Police service. Congratulations on your Submariner. Well deserved would be an understatement.

Angrypuppy · 28 January 2016, 12:21 AM

Congratulations, these are my favorite threads.

You've done well.

27 January 2016, 03:41 AM	#43
Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Dr Mark R Nail Location: New Albany Watch: Tudor Sub 75090 Posts: 8,257	Great story. Be safe! Congrats on the Sub... __________________ ------------------------------- Member of the Nylon Nation

27 January 2016, 05:46 AM	#45
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Great story! Here's to your continued success! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

27 January 2016, 07:08 AM	#47
Jason71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Rolex/Tudor Divers Posts: 7,973	Congrats on an awesome watch. I love a story where someone has done it on their own. It sounds as if you overcame GREAT adversity to get to your station in life. Thanks for sharing. __________________ Best Regards, Jason Just Say "NO" to Polishing Card-Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch Curmudgeons LIfe is too short to wear inexpensive watches PLEXI IS SEXY

27 January 2016, 07:16 AM	#48
fusionstorm "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Piedmont, CA Watch: various vintage Posts: 2,272	3 years from retirement? I can only wish....... Congrats on your many life achievements, and thank you for your service. Be safe and we'll want a f/u to this thread when you retire! __________________ 1680 MK II 2.2M (my daily); 1655 MK IV 8.1M (my 1st vintage); 16660 x 4 - 8.0M spider & matte 7.4M, 8.0M, 8.0M; 16610LV F MK I/MK I; 116528 Z; 14060 M COSC; Tudor 75090 Gone.....never forgotten: 14000 F, 14060 V COSC, PAM 048, 16623 F, 1680 MK V 3.1M, 16800 matte 8.3M & 1655 MK IV 7.4M

27 January 2016, 02:46 PM	#57
Daryl 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: USA Posts: 3,363	Great story .. I salute you Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 2FA-Enabled Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

26 January 2016, 11:30 PM	#31
GoingPlaces "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 5,356	Nice story, congratulations on your success.

26 January 2016, 11:34 PM	#32
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Great story Howard congrats and welcome

27 January 2016, 12:16 AM	#33
Old Geezer "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: South Carolina Posts: 5,287	Great story, thanks for sharing. Thank you for your service. By the way, beautiful bike you posted in your motorcycle thread.

27 January 2016, 12:24 AM	#34
Headshrinker "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NJ Watch: Day-Date Posts: 4,056	Wonderful story! Thank you for sharing your journey.

27 January 2016, 12:51 AM	#35
ltmgeller 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 22,585	Thanks for sharing and for your service to our country and your community. You are wealthy in life experience. Congrats on your first Rolex! Wear it in good health.

27 January 2016, 01:13 AM	#36
SemperFi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Angelo Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 42,164	Yours was a very inspirational story Howard, and one that was probably not easy to share. Thank you for sharing and for your continued service. Enjoy that Rolex with pride at what you have accomplished despite the long odds. Well done my friend.

27 January 2016, 01:45 AM	#37
Tri-Tip "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: CA, USA Watch: Out!!! Posts: 6,474	Great story and congrats on the Sub! Always great to hear from someone who is self-made, I'm sure you appreciate everything you have that much more. I was lucky that my parents raised me to be independent, always had what I needed, but had to spend my earned money on what I wanted.

27 January 2016, 01:46 AM	#38
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	Thank you for sharing, Howard. A big FELICIDADES from Mexico for all achievements; I am sure many more will come along. Kuddos!!!!!!

27 January 2016, 01:47 AM	#39
Knappo 1307 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Sea Dweller Posts: 8,561	Well done, my hats off to you..

27 January 2016, 02:19 AM	#40
codecow "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Louis Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: PP 5131R Posts: 5,197	Congrats Howard that's a great story. I often think that the most important ability that someone can have is the ability to self-analyze and figure out when things are going wrong.

27 January 2016, 02:21 AM	#41
antbkny "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Anthony Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Dblue Posts: 6,723	welcome brother, lets all keep moving in the right direction!

27 January 2016, 03:02 AM	#42
Bafflingbs "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Real Name: Howard Location: Md. Watch: 116610ln Posts: 223	Thank you everyone.

27 January 2016, 05:41 AM	#44
mtrunner 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Gary Location: Bozeman, MT Watch: 126508 Paul Newman Posts: 7,835	Great story and congrats on the new watch. More importantly thank you for your service!

27 January 2016, 07:54 AM	#49
s14roller "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: US Posts: 3,257	With a great wife/family, you already won the jackpot. Retirement in 3 yrs??? Sheesh! Icing on top!

27 January 2016, 07:58 AM	#50
Boothroyd 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Daniel Location: Minneapolis, MN Watch: Wilsdorf(s) Posts: 10,259	Great story, congratulations and welcome to TRF! Wear it in good health!

27 January 2016, 08:45 AM	#51
dba 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: David Location: Gardnerville, NV Watch: 16710 Posts: 2,706	Thank you for sharing. I retired six years ago. Being a cop can be tough but it can be so rewarding. Though I can't in all good conscience recommend anyone become a cop in these times, 30 years ago it was pretty cool. At least six of the kids I mentored through the police explorer program became cops and I'm proud of them. You'll probably never know how many people you affected in a positive manner, but you should be proud. Stay safe these final three years. Here's of shot of me urging folks to stay in their seats during a K-9 Demo while I was still working a dog.

27 January 2016, 09:48 AM	#52
Kyle89 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: North Carolina Watch: BLNR Posts: 290	Howard, from one military veteran to another, thank you! Congrats on your first rolex I might add. Also, enjoy your retirement in a few short years!

27 January 2016, 10:21 AM	#53
southcarolina1801 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Peach State Posts: 735	Great story. I think it's always important to remember where you came from.

27 January 2016, 01:11 PM	#54
goin camping "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: Milo Location: Mojave Desert Posts: 922	Good on you Howard! I think there is a fair amount here who worked their way up and a Rolex was their reward to themselves. It was for me.

27 January 2016, 02:12 PM	#55
bdex75 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Brandon Location: Indianapolis Watch: my money vanish Posts: 8,506	Thank you for sharing your story and all of your service to this nation and your community. Please stay safe out there the last few years. And you are rich beyond words. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

27 January 2016, 02:38 PM	#56
VICI "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Gotham City Watch: IG: Mr_Right_NYC Posts: 5,672	Rich isn't a number, it's self defined. Glad to read of your trials, tribulations and successes. Enjoy the Rolex and being rich 👍 🍻🍻🍻

27 January 2016, 03:15 PM	#58
Bafflingbs "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Real Name: Howard Location: Md. Watch: 116610ln Posts: 223	Guys, you've made me feel so welcome here. Thank you all for your kind words and advice from time to time. I look forward to many, many more posts.

28 January 2016, 12:10 AM	#59
Limestonedan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Posts: 983	Wow. Thank you for your Navy and Police service. Congratulations on your Submariner. Well deserved would be an understatement.

28 January 2016, 12:21 AM	#60
Angrypuppy "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Jason Location: FL390 Posts: 2,376	Congratulations, these are my favorite threads. You've done well. __________________ It's not about the watch a man wears, it's about what a man does while he's wearing the watch....Toomuchtalk

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