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Old 25 December 2006, 05:41 PM   #1
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My BEST Christmas....ever!!

Well, it finally happened. Opened up the "mystery" package this morning at my daughter's place in front of the whole family. Here goes....



I see something in a red package....hmmmm....







Wonder which one's hidden under that?



WHOA!!










All the stickers off!!














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Old 25 December 2006, 05:50 PM   #2
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hey how much is a ss sub in nz
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Old 25 December 2006, 06:05 PM   #3
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hey how much is a ss sub in nz
If I tell you the price, I'll have to kill you!!
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Old 25 December 2006, 06:08 PM   #4
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Great looking watch JJ. Enjoy it and your pint. Mele Kaliki Maka...(Merry Christmas)
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Old 25 December 2006, 06:09 PM   #5
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how do i read my pm...im new at this sorry
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Old 25 December 2006, 06:11 PM   #6
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If I tell you the price, I'll have to kill you!!
Hope he knows that wasn't to be taken literally...Was it?
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Old 25 December 2006, 06:11 PM   #7
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how do i read my pm...im new at this sorry
Click on "Private Messages" on the very top right hand side. Then click on OKAY and CANCEL and the message will come up.

Click on the message link.

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Old 25 December 2006, 06:17 PM   #8
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jj all is well
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Old 25 December 2006, 07:05 PM   #9
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Hope he knows that wasn't to be taken literally...Was it?
I was kidding of course!! Or was I?
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Old 25 December 2006, 07:22 PM   #10
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What a wonderful surprise JJ,all the best mate, wear in good health which is the most important.

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Old 25 December 2006, 07:35 PM   #11
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What a wonderful surprise JJ,all the best mate, wear in good health which is the most important.

Thanks, Padi. I also know that the ONLY TT Rolex you love is this one!!

Here's another picture....just for you, my friend!!

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Old 25 December 2006, 07:58 PM   #12
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Congrats JJ! Wear it in good health!!!!
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Old 25 December 2006, 08:00 PM   #13
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Congrats JJ! Wear it in good health!!!!
Thanks, Robert. Yes, I suddenly do feel healthier after acquiring this baby!!
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Old 25 December 2006, 10:08 PM   #14
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Congratulations JJ!

The TT Sub is back where it belongs. Now don't go and flip this one you hear! Otherwise we will send for the men in white coats...
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Old 25 December 2006, 10:15 PM   #15
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Thanks, Robert. Yes, I suddenly do feel healthier after acquiring this baby!!
Someone told me a Rolex on a man was the same as Viagra for women!
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Old 25 December 2006, 10:32 PM   #16
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Well I bet that was a surprise!!

It looks like a spider is trying to get from under the bracelet in the last picture.

Congratulations!! (Pity about the blue)
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Old 25 December 2006, 10:43 PM   #17
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Congratulations JJ Enjoy it in the best of health pal
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Old 26 December 2006, 12:22 AM   #18
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Congrats, buddy
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Old 26 December 2006, 12:39 AM   #19
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Congratulations JJ...awesome watch. I know how you feel opening up a BRAND NEW Rolex.......nothin' quite like the smell of a new Rollie, is there.
Well maybe a new born sheep.....but thats another story


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Old 26 December 2006, 12:53 AM   #20
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Enjoy it, buddy. I feel your joy from across the ocean!
Here's to you and your new subbie!
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Old 26 December 2006, 01:01 AM   #21
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Doesn't get any better JJ! What a wonderfull Christmas for a stand up guy!
Enjoy it to the fullest!!!! Oh , by the way--FANTASTIC PICS!!!
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Old 26 December 2006, 01:24 AM   #22
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Awesome!!!!
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Old 26 December 2006, 02:07 AM   #23
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JJ,
I swear I can see a tear of joy running down your cheek in a couple of those pics!

Enjoy your new addition my friend, when it comes to TT it has to be either this one or the new GMT II for me! Wear your wrist Viagara in health!
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Old 26 December 2006, 03:11 AM   #24
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Congrats JJ
How fitting , that when you opened the box, it was at the perfect "time" for a picture 10:10
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Old 26 December 2006, 03:33 AM   #25
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How fitting , that when you opened the box, it was at the perfect "time" for a picture 10:10
LOL! I did that on purpose!! Shhhhhhh....but don't tell the others!!
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Old 26 December 2006, 03:34 AM   #26
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Thanks for the good wishes, everyone!! Appreciated!!
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Old 26 December 2006, 03:39 AM   #27
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Excellent gift!!! I can feel your anticipation when you were opening that mystery - red package...
Enjoy it....
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Old 26 December 2006, 06:14 AM   #28
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That looks to be about the best red package in the world!
The look on your face just says it all - sheer joy. Congratulations!
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Old 26 December 2006, 06:20 AM   #29
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Gosh, it was just like being there, JJ.

Very nice series of photos. Congratulations, my friend, and welcome back to the TT Blue fold!!!
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Old 26 December 2006, 06:21 AM   #30
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Excellent gift!!! I can feel your anticipation when you were opening that mystery - red package...
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The look on your face just says it all - sheer joy. Congratulations!
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Gosh, it was just like being there, JJ.

Congratulations, my friend, and welcome back to the TT Blue fold!!!
Thanks, guys. Wearing it even as I type this. SS Subby's gone into storage!!
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