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redshirt1957 · 20 January 2009, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by ijen0311

He's a Dawg and I'm a Gator but we've agreed to trust each other... for now!

In my current family we have a Notre Dame, Dawg, FSU, Auburn, Gator, LSU, and Texas fan(s) all living under one roof. This year was a hoot.

You made a very good choice with the TT Blue SUB.

ijen0311 · 20 January 2009, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Lol-x

Your dad will just be on cloud 9 when he gets that watch

I'm looking forward to hearing how it all goes.

Countdown to March 11! I'll have camera at every expression. LOL... he'll be wondering what the big deal is around his gift... hehe

builtforspeed · 20 January 2009, 11:40 AM

Great gift, Jen. I bought my Dad and I Blue TT Subs a few Christmas' ago. Like your Pop, mine would never have purchased it himself, but I know he absolutely loves it (we posted a pic of us here wearing "the twins" on Thanksgiving). Take my advice and treat yourself to one at the same time!

Cheers,

Chris

ijen0311 · 20 January 2009, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by builtforspeed

Great gift, Jen. I bought my Dad and I Blue TT Subs a few Christmas' ago. Like your Pop, mine would never have purchased it himself, but I know he absolutely loves it (we posted a pic of us here wearing "the twins" on Thanksgiving). Take my advice and treat yourself to one at the same time!

Cheers,

Chris

How wonderful! For once, I'm putting dad before me, and using my watch fund money for him. It's a drop in the bucket after all he's done for me, but it's a great feeling

candycandy · 20 January 2009, 11:46 AM

Jen,

Grats! And what a wonderful gesture!
I too, would like to buy a watch for my parent, mine is for my mom.

BTW, Buz is a class act, he is super nice and I'm sure your transaction will be smoother than baby's skin.

rbc · 20 January 2009, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by ijen0311

From fellow TRF'er Buz! (Maybe I should let him know

)
It's actually going to be for my dad. I was inspired by yesterday's story

I remember my dad taking me to Mayor's when I was small just so he could try on that watch. He's worked hard his whole life and won't buy himself nice things sooooo.... luckily he has a nice daughter! And his birthday is in March, so maybe it can have some wrist time with me first

You are a wonderful daughter.

rbc · 20 January 2009, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by litjim

Jen, that is a wonderful jesture. I have tried to get my father to buy one for years. I was even pushy enough to tell him the first purchase I make with the inheritance he leaves me is a new Rolex. He still would never give in. So I bought him a two toned datejust for Christmas. Christmas morning was the first time in 38 years I have ever seen my father start to tear up. I have purchased five Rolexes and that was the best purchase. Way to go!!!

That's a great story.

ijen0311 · 20 January 2009, 12:56 PM

Dad just called for the daily "how are you doing" chat.
It was really hard not to say "DAD HOLY CRAP I'M GETTING YOU THE SUBMARINER YOU'VE ALWAYS WANTED ISN'T THAT SUPER EXCITING"

Felly Jr. · 20 January 2009, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by ijen0311

Dad just called for the daily "how are you doing" chat.
It was really hard not to say "DAD HOLY CRAP I'M GETTING YOU THE SUBMARINER YOU'VE ALWAYS WANTED ISN'T THAT SUPER EXCITING"

How the heck are you gonna be able to wait till March without spilling the beans??

ijen0311 · 20 January 2009, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Felly Jr.

How the heck are you gonna be able to wait till March without spilling the beans??

bodybump · 20 January 2009, 01:14 PM

Yahhhooo Gen!!! now you have a reason to switch watches with your dad..!!! Make sure to remove some links hahahahaha

ijen0311 · 20 January 2009, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by bodybump

Yahhhooo Gen!!! now you have a reason to switch watches with your dad..!!! Make sure to remove some links hahahahaha

Luckily, dad has girly wrists

GBJIV · 20 January 2009, 05:03 PM

Give it to him early... ?

Z-Sub · 20 January 2009, 05:18 PM

That's great.
I wish my dad is around and I can do that for him. He only bought one watch for himself and it was an enicar about 50 yr old now.
Love that bluesy.

erose · 20 January 2009, 07:02 PM

That's so sweet of you! I'm excited for you. Don't forget to take (or have someone else) photos of your Dad when he receives it. I bought my dad his first (and only) Rolex three years ago and my mom told me he wore it to sleep that night... haha. Later on he kept protesting due to the price, but I told him it wasn't returnable to the AD because I had his name engraved on the back. So that settled him into keeping it. I was so glad that I got it for him though because just a few months later he was diagnosed with prostate cancer.

vapalux · 21 January 2009, 12:15 AM

What great stories.

Buy a loved one what they will not buy themselves. Its worth it and the money is just that. Money

Memories last a lifetime

Look forward to seeing the pictures Jen and have a great time. Your a wonderful daughter

Enjoy

Si

Deep Sea · 21 January 2009, 12:16 AM

Buying it for your father is a very classy move, Jen. Good for you!!!

Subexplorer · 21 January 2009, 12:39 AM

Ijen0311:
What a nice thing of you thinking of such a great present for your Dad.
I´m surely he will apreciate it so much, and will get very moved at receiving it.
How nice to hear this! Both you and your dad will remember this next birthday forever, and he will treasure that Rolex as his most precious possesion.

ERose: I was also moved by your comment. Anyway I regret about your Dad´s illness.

I´m 60 now, and my Dad is gone since 1999, but still miss him a lot.
But treasure to remember him well. I also presented him with a Rolex watch in the 1980´s, a Datejust with champagne dial, roman numerals, and jubillee band, which I later inherited from him.

Nice to hear these nice moving stories!! Best cordial regards, Abel

rolexgiants · 21 January 2009, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by ijen0311

From fellow TRF'er Buz! (Maybe I should let him know

)
It's actually going to be for my dad. I was inspired by yesterday's story

I remember my dad taking me to Mayor's when I was small just so he could try on that watch. He's worked hard his whole life and won't buy himself nice things sooooo.... luckily he has a nice daughter! And his birthday is in March, so maybe it can have some wrist time with me first

wow.... ur dad has a great daughter!!!!!!!!

tommypit · 21 January 2009, 01:40 AM

Thats Great!

I did the same thing for my pop a while back(2001) and he wears the watch every day. when someone asks him about it. he pauses and proudly says,

"my son bought it for me"

lots of luck to you and your dad

nch209 · 21 January 2009, 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by ijen0311

stay away! It's mine now

HAHA! Yea, I was just THINKING about it! Congrats on a great watch!

rayt · 21 January 2009, 01:13 PM

wow.you are a good daughter jen.the idea of me giving my dad a rolex has been in my mind for a long time but cant do it.i always end up buying for myself.HAHAHA.more blessings to come your way or shall i say more rolex for you......?

ijen0311 · 21 January 2009, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by rayt

wow.you are a good daughter jen.the idea of me giving my dad a rolex has been in my mind for a long time but cant do it.i always end up buying for myself.HAHAHA.more blessings to come your way or shall i say more rolex for you......?

I think we can always use extra blessings AND Rolex!

Gerry · 21 January 2009, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by ijen0311

Dad just called for the daily "how are you doing" chat.
It was really hard not to say "DAD HOLY CRAP I'M GETTING YOU THE SUBMARINER YOU'VE ALWAYS WANTED ISN'T THAT SUPER EXCITING"

I wouldn't be able to keep it to myself until March. I would have gone to see him immediately and given it to him

Patience is a virtue

ijen0311 · 21 January 2009, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Gerry

I wouldn't be able to keep it to myself until March. I would have gone to see him immediately and given it to him

Patience is a virtue

I'm trying to figure this out... talked to him this evening and he asked if I was planning a surprise for him!

Fathers know EVERYTHING!

JJ Irani · 24 January 2009, 04:49 AM

What a beautiful gesture, Jen. Can I be your dad?

ijen0311 · 24 January 2009, 04:51 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

What a beautiful gesture, Jen. Can I be your dad?

I've gotten so many requests for that lately... I wonder why

Felly Jr. · 24 January 2009, 05:03 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

What a beautiful gesture, Jen. Can I be your dad?

Now JJ, you've ALREADY got a Bluesy!!

JJ Irani · 24 January 2009, 05:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Felly Jr.

Now JJ, you've ALREADY got a Bluesy!!

Hmmm.......I'm 62, so please do excuse my senility!!

Felly Jr. · 24 January 2009, 05:12 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Hmmm.......I'm 62, so please do excuse my senility!!

Gotta keep a closer eye on you I guess!

20 January 2009, 11:40 AM	#33
builtforspeed "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 380	Great gift, Jen. I bought my Dad and I Blue TT Subs a few Christmas' ago. Like your Pop, mine would never have purchased it himself, but I know he absolutely loves it (we posted a pic of us here wearing "the twins" on Thanksgiving). Take my advice and treat yourself to one at the same time! Cheers, Chris __________________ 16610 LV F serial, 16600 K serial, 16622 F serial, 116710 BLNR, 116400 GV, Air King ca. 1988, et al.

20 January 2009, 01:14 PM	#41
bodybump ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 SubLV41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Oscar Location: Florida Watch: Me!!! Posts: 23,233	Yahhhooo Gen!!! now you have a reason to switch watches with your dad..!!! Make sure to remove some links hahahahaha __________________

20 January 2009, 05:03 PM	#43
GBJIV "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Jackson Location: So. California Posts: 2,893	Give it to him early... ? __________________ Jackson

20 January 2009, 05:18 PM	#44
Z-Sub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: So Cal, USA Watch: Not a ONEWatch Man Posts: 7,383	That's great. I wish my dad is around and I can do that for him. He only bought one watch for himself and it was an enicar about 50 yr old now. Love that bluesy. __________________ SS Submariner Date "Z" SS SeaDweller "D" SS Submariner "Random" TT Blue Submariner "P" SS GMT-Master ll "M", Pepsi Pam 311, 524, 297

21 January 2009, 12:16 AM	#47
Deep Sea "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Martin Location: NC Watch: A Rolex or two Posts: 952	Buying it for your father is a very classy move, Jen. Good for you!!! __________________ Deep Sea A few Rolex & a Tudor Sub An Omega & a bunch of Breitling

20 January 2009, 11:46 AM	#35
candycandy Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Takeo Location: Tokyo Japan Posts: 56	Jen, Grats! And what a wonderful gesture! I too, would like to buy a watch for my parent, mine is for my mom. BTW, Buz is a class act, he is super nice and I'm sure your transaction will be smoother than baby's skin.

20 January 2009, 12:56 PM	#38
ijen0311 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jen Location: Jax, FL Watch: Sea-Dweller Posts: 3,977	Dad just called for the daily "how are you doing" chat. It was really hard not to say "DAD HOLY CRAP I'M GETTING YOU THE SUBMARINER YOU'VE ALWAYS WANTED ISN'T THAT SUPER EXCITING"

20 January 2009, 07:02 PM	#45
erose Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: united states Posts: 42	That's so sweet of you! I'm excited for you. Don't forget to take (or have someone else) photos of your Dad when he receives it. I bought my dad his first (and only) Rolex three years ago and my mom told me he wore it to sleep that night... haha. Later on he kept protesting due to the price, but I told him it wasn't returnable to the AD because I had his name engraved on the back. So that settled him into keeping it. I was so glad that I got it for him though because just a few months later he was diagnosed with prostate cancer.

21 January 2009, 12:15 AM	#46
vapalux "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Si Location: united kingdom Posts: 1,655	What great stories. Buy a loved one what they will not buy themselves. Its worth it and the money is just that. Money Memories last a lifetime Look forward to seeing the pictures Jen and have a great time. Your a wonderful daughter Enjoy Si

21 January 2009, 12:39 AM	#48
Subexplorer 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Abel Location: Down South Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 2,234	Ijen0311: What a nice thing of you thinking of such a great present for your Dad. I´m surely he will apreciate it so much, and will get very moved at receiving it. How nice to hear this! Both you and your dad will remember this next birthday forever, and he will treasure that Rolex as his most precious possesion. ERose: I was also moved by your comment. Anyway I regret about your Dad´s illness. I´m 60 now, and my Dad is gone since 1999, but still miss him a lot. But treasure to remember him well. I also presented him with a Rolex watch in the 1980´s, a Datejust with champagne dial, roman numerals, and jubillee band, which I later inherited from him. Nice to hear these nice moving stories!! Best cordial regards, Abel

21 January 2009, 01:40 AM	#50
tommypit Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: tommy Location: NYC Watch: 2005 TT Sub Black Posts: 279	Thats Great! I did the same thing for my pop a while back(2001) and he wears the watch every day. when someone asks him about it. he pauses and proudly says, "my son bought it for me" lots of luck to you and your dad

21 January 2009, 01:13 PM	#52
rayt "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Earth Watch: must be rolex Posts: 630	wow.you are a good daughter jen.the idea of me giving my dad a rolex has been in my mind for a long time but cant do it.i always end up buying for myself.HAHAHA.more blessings to come your way or shall i say more rolex for you......?

24 January 2009, 04:49 AM	#56
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	What a beautiful gesture, Jen. Can I be your dad? __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

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