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BruceS · 23 November 2005, 12:46 AM

Driving to work this morning I was thinking about how grateful I am. Up until a few days ago, I've been in a funk. I've had the shingles and been in terrible pain at times and I'm sure it was brought on by stressing over this move we're making to the UK.

But, I am feeling better now even if it is just good drugs, lol :) What I wanted to say, though, is how grateful I am for the love in my life, for the friendships including all my watch forum friends (some of whom I speak to regularly), and for the abundance I've been blessed with.

When I get stressy, I think of my 14 month old son's smile and his laughter. He knows no stress. He's just happy and he fills my life with joy as does his mum. Man, that's what it's all about.

Watches, for me, are just a fun bonus in all of this. Last night when I was posting about the Mark XV (on TZ) and then we got into what else catches my fancy, I was chuckling to myself about 1) the fun madness of this hobby, and 2) just out of happy gratitude that I even have the "problem" of what watch to get next, if any!

It's a season of giving thanks and feeling grateful. That's how I feel right now, and it has nothing to do with Thanksgiving being a couple of days away. I've just finally emerged from my stress phase of this move to the phase of feeling grateful and excited about the endless possibilities that exist with this adventure.

Thanks for reading my morning ramble and enjoy the rest of your day :)
Cheers,
Bruce

23 November 2005, 12:58 AM

Good to hear Bruce. I've been worried about you, mate, and glad things seem to be looking up. You're doing the move for all the right reasons, so it'll all work out.

I think all of us on this forum are fortunate and have a lot to give thanks for.

dman · 23 November 2005, 01:32 AM

Very well put Bruce and glad to hear you are pepping up mate.

You are one of the great guys here and we are a better and happier place when you are around and posting!!

I too have tons to be thankful for.

padi56 · 23 November 2005, 02:00 AM

Nicely said Bruce glad you are on the mend,you are among friends mate hope to meet you when you come to the UK.

JJ Irani · 23 November 2005, 02:47 AM

With such a darling, cute, chubby little fella for a son, I'd be giving thanks everyday!!

BruceS · 23 November 2005, 05:10 AM

Thanks alot guys. I'm especially grateful for this forum and all of you. The trouble with the other place turned out to be a blessing because it brought us all together here. Everything happens for a reason!

How can you not smile when you look at this face :)

You guys are the best

23 November 2005, 05:12 AM

What a cutie! He really is your mini-me.

BruceS · 23 November 2005, 05:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Atomic

What a cutie! He really is your mini-me.

Awwwwww thanks John. Does that mean you think I"m cute too?

I'm all flattered mate, and feeling kinda giddy

23 November 2005, 12:46 AM	#1
BruceS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Sir Daft Location: Cornwall, UK Watch: Too many Posts: 2,464	Thanksgiving thoughts a couple days early Driving to work this morning I was thinking about how grateful I am. Up until a few days ago, I've been in a funk. I've had the shingles and been in terrible pain at times and I'm sure it was brought on by stressing over this move we're making to the UK. But, I am feeling better now even if it is just good drugs, lol :) What I wanted to say, though, is how grateful I am for the love in my life, for the friendships including all my watch forum friends (some of whom I speak to regularly), and for the abundance I've been blessed with. When I get stressy, I think of my 14 month old son's smile and his laughter. He knows no stress. He's just happy and he fills my life with joy as does his mum. Man, that's what it's all about. Watches, for me, are just a fun bonus in all of this. Last night when I was posting about the Mark XV (on TZ) and then we got into what else catches my fancy, I was chuckling to myself about 1) the fun madness of this hobby, and 2) just out of happy gratitude that I even have the "problem" of what watch to get next, if any! It's a season of giving thanks and feeling grateful. That's how I feel right now, and it has nothing to do with Thanksgiving being a couple of days away. I've just finally emerged from my stress phase of this move to the phase of feeling grateful and excited about the endless possibilities that exist with this adventure. Thanks for reading my morning ramble and enjoy the rest of your day :) Cheers, Bruce

23 November 2005, 01:32 AM	#3
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,585	Very well put Bruce and glad to hear you are pepping up mate. You are one of the great guys here and we are a better and happier place when you are around and posting!! I too have tons to be thankful for. __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

23 November 2005, 02:00 AM	#4
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,063	Nicely said Bruce glad you are on the mend,you are among friends mate hope to meet you when you come to the UK. __________________ 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

23 November 2005, 02:47 AM	#5
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	With such a darling, cute, chubby little fella for a son, I'd be giving thanks everyday!! __________________ 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!!

23 November 2005, 12:58 AM	#2
Atomic Guest Posts: n/a	Good to hear Bruce. I've been worried about you, mate, and glad things seem to be looking up. You're doing the move for all the right reasons, so it'll all work out. I think all of us on this forum are fortunate and have a lot to give thanks for.

23 November 2005, 05:10 AM	#6
BruceS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Sir Daft Location: Cornwall, UK Watch: Too many Posts: 2,464	Thanks alot guys. I'm especially grateful for this forum and all of you. The trouble with the other place turned out to be a blessing because it brought us all together here. Everything happens for a reason! How can you not smile when you look at this face :) You guys are the best

23 November 2005, 05:12 AM	#7
Atomic Guest Posts: n/a	What a cutie! He really is your mini-me.

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