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Dan Pierce · 16 September 2012, 12:20 PM

Being an active member on TRF certainly has it's rewards. I've had the pleasure meeting many TRF members at GTGs in my home town, across the US, and even the across the pond in London. An amazing assortment of great people [and their spouses] who I'm honored to know.

Tonight I add Rick [Brenngun] and his lovely wife to that long list. Rick and I first met when he was looking into getting a snowflake, which now brings a smile to his face everytime he straps it on.

Then, in what can only be described as fate, he bought my Big Block.

Rick informed me he would be in my neck of the woods so we decided to meet for dinner dragging with our better halves along for the ride. What a great evening. Meeting an old friend for the first time. And not only did he buy dinner he also gave me a half dozen fine cigars.

Thanks, my friend for a fantastic evening.

dP

Monte Cristo · 16 September 2012, 12:41 PM

Always great to read such stories. What a great community TRF is. No pics?

johnbeth · 16 September 2012, 12:52 PM

That is what TRF is all about!

MoBe · 16 September 2012, 01:07 PM

TRF

Runnin' Rebel · 16 September 2012, 03:03 PM

That's nice Dan, maybe when UNLV plays @ Kentucy the winners favorite fan can treat the you to dinner

toph · 16 September 2012, 03:10 PM

Great stuff!

aperez1988 · 16 September 2012, 03:12 PM

Looking forward to becoming more apart of the community :)

Cru Jones · 16 September 2012, 05:50 PM

Kingair · 16 September 2012, 06:41 PM

Nice Dan !

Great story . . .

Beauty comes from the inside . . . ;-)

HAGS

dalip · 16 September 2012, 07:16 PM

Great to hear

swatty · 16 September 2012, 07:57 PM

Nice story Dan, thanks for sharing. TRF really is great place

HL65 · 16 September 2012, 08:23 PM

Amazing the friendships hatched from TRF!! Very cool DP...Cheers,

z32turbo · 16 September 2012, 10:28 PM

Thanks for sharing Dan!!! Great story.

Lol-x · 16 September 2012, 10:34 PM

Dan, great story, that's what its all about

FeelingTheBlues · 16 September 2012, 10:40 PM

That's a great story indeed, it seems like you guys had a lot of fun!

Thank you for sharing Dan and kudos to Rick for his generosity.

crew · 16 September 2012, 10:41 PM

Nice.

theloxmyth · 16 September 2012, 10:50 PM

nick c · 16 September 2012, 10:54 PM

Very nice story

Art 1 · 16 September 2012, 10:59 PM

Nice story.

belk7 · 16 September 2012, 11:12 PM

to you both. Without question, the friendships are the real legacy of this community. Did you get to see the 'ole BB through the cigar smoke?

TSW · 17 September 2012, 05:04 AM

That's TRF

brkanand · 17 September 2012, 05:15 AM

Feels good to read

ducatidoc · 17 September 2012, 06:13 AM

No pics=didn't happen.

Great story Dan. Congrats.

316lad · 17 September 2012, 07:07 AM

Nice one dP.

TRF! Bringing kindred spirits together.

dddrees · 17 September 2012, 10:43 AM

Very cool.

Brenngun · 17 September 2012, 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Being an active member on TRF certainly has it's rewards. I've had the pleasure meeting many TRF members at GTGs in my home town, across the US, and even the across the pond in London. An amazing assortment of great people [and their spouses] who I'm honored to know.

Tonight I add Rick [Brenngun] and his lovely wife to that long list. Rick and I first met when he was looking into getting a snowflake, which now brings a smile to his face everytime he straps it on.

Then, in what can only be described as fate, he bought my Big Block.

Rick informed me he would be in my neck of the woods so we decided to meet for dinner dragging with our better halves along for the ride. What a great evening. Meeting an old friend for the first time. And not only did he buy dinner he also gave me a half dozen fine cigars.

Thanks, my friend for a fantastic evening.

dP

Dan, We've finally made it to our destination so I can respond to your thread. It was our pleasure to meet you and your lovely wife for what we hope will not be the last time.

You picked a great place to eat (ribs of course). The sports memorabilia at the restaurant was an unexpected pleasure to see.

Once again thank you for your repeated kindness and help both past and present. It was great fun to talk watches and TRF. Eveyones ears on TRF should have been ringing

I knew the lack of pictures would get us in a little hot water.

Quote:

Originally Posted by FeelingTheBlues

That's a great story indeed, it seems like you guys had a lot of fun!

Thank you for sharing Dan and kudos to Rick for his generosity.

Carl, Thanks for the kind comments but truth be told it was Dan generosity to me from the begining of my TRF membership that set this one in motion. He's a gentleman's gentleman .....

Quote:

Originally Posted by belk7

to you both. Without question, the friendships are the real legacy of this community. Did you get to see the 'ole BB through the cigar smoke?

Chris, I decided to leave it at home. Didn't want to torture Dan all night but I think this will do it ......

No longer Dan's ..... Now mine ......

sleddog · 17 September 2012, 12:51 PM

Great stuff......always happy to hear stories like these!!

As I said before, TRF is far more than just a watch forum. It's a place that's formed countless friendship and ever lasting bonds!

Thanks for posting Dan, and well done Rick!

FeelingTheBlues · 17 September 2012, 12:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brenngun

Carl, Thanks for the kind comments but truth be told it was Dan generosity to me from the begining of my TRF membership that set this one in motion. He's a gentleman's gentleman .....

And nobody would ever doubt it! He is indeed a very classy man!

Quote:

Originally Posted by sleddog

Great stuff......always happy to hear stories like these!!

As I said before, TRF is far more than just a watch forum. It's a place that's formed countless friendship and ever lasting bonds!

Thanks for posting Dan, and well done Rick!

Well said Rob!

SPARTAN2161 · 17 September 2012, 01:16 PM

Wow great to hear. What a great community we have here

16 September 2012, 12:20 PM	#1
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,217	Meeting An Old Friend For The First Time Being an active member on TRF certainly has it's rewards. I've had the pleasure meeting many TRF members at GTGs in my home town, across the US, and even the across the pond in London. An amazing assortment of great people [and their spouses] who I'm honored to know. Tonight I add Rick [Brenngun] and his lovely wife to that long list. Rick and I first met when he was looking into getting a snowflake, which now brings a smile to his face everytime he straps it on. Then, in what can only be described as fate, he bought my Big Block. Rick informed me he would be in my neck of the woods so we decided to meet for dinner dragging with our better halves along for the ride. What a great evening. Meeting an old friend for the first time. And not only did he buy dinner he also gave me a half dozen fine cigars. Thanks, my friend for a fantastic evening. 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

16 September 2012, 12:41 PM	#2
Monte Cristo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Sydney Watch: ing you... Posts: 3,775	Always great to read such stories. What a great community TRF is. No pics? __________________ 'I am easily satisfied with the very best' - Winston Churchill

16 September 2012, 03:03 PM	#5
Runnin' Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: 🤔 Posts: 8,424	That's nice Dan, maybe when UNLV plays @ Kentucy the winners favorite fan can treat the you to dinner __________________ ♛

16 September 2012, 03:10 PM	#6
toph "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: ChrisTOPHer Location: Sydney Watch: Rolex, Brellum, Posts: 12,601	Great stuff! __________________ "Where no counsel is the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Member No.# 11795

16 September 2012, 07:16 PM	#10
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	Great to hear __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

16 September 2012, 12:52 PM	#3
johnbeth "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: John Location: Australia Watch: Depends on mood. Posts: 9,536	That is what TRF is all about!

16 September 2012, 01:07 PM	#4
MoBe "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 6,773	TRF

16 September 2012, 03:12 PM	#7
aperez1988 Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: Aaron Perez Location: Long Beach Posts: 17	Looking forward to becoming more apart of the community :)

16 September 2012, 05:50 PM	#8
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,301

16 September 2012, 06:41 PM	#9
Kingair "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA Watch: Not enough ;-) Posts: 21,232	Nice Dan ! Great story . . . Beauty comes from the inside . . . ;-) HAGS

16 September 2012, 07:57 PM	#11
swatty 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Peter Location: Sydney Watch: The Game Posts: 17,415	Nice story Dan, thanks for sharing. TRF really is great place

16 September 2012, 08:23 PM	#12
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,009	Amazing the friendships hatched from TRF!! Very cool DP...Cheers, __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

16 September 2012, 10:28 PM	#13
z32turbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sea Level Watch: Varies Posts: 6,877	Thanks for sharing Dan!!! Great story. __________________ Instagram @z32turbo

16 September 2012, 10:34 PM	#14
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,589	Dan, great story, that's what its all about __________________ *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

16 September 2012, 10:40 PM	#15
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	That's a great story indeed, it seems like you guys had a lot of fun! Thank you for sharing Dan and kudos to Rick for his generosity. __________________ Mon corps c'est un pays en guerre sur l'point d'finir, Le général de l'armée de terre s'attend au pire, J'ai faim, j'ai frette, je suis trop faible pour me lever debout, On va hisser le drapeau blanc un point c'est tout. - André Fortin

16 September 2012, 10:41 PM	#16
crew "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: John Location: Rochester/Naples Watch: Pepsi Posts: 18,307	Nice.

16 September 2012, 10:50 PM	#17
theloxmyth 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NY Posts: 6,382	__________________ Craig, The (I'm JUST a) Loxmyth. If I had only known, I would have been a locksmith. — Albert Einstein (1879-1955) TWO FACTOR AUTHENTICATION IS ENABLED.

16 September 2012, 10:54 PM	#18
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Very nice story

16 September 2012, 10:59 PM	#19
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	Nice story.

16 September 2012, 11:12 PM	#20
belk7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Chris Location: USA Posts: 1,439	to you both. Without question, the friendships are the real legacy of this community. Did you get to see the 'ole BB through the cigar smoke?

17 September 2012, 05:04 AM	#21
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	That's TRF __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

17 September 2012, 05:15 AM	#22
brkanand 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: DrK Location: India Watch: 4=YMDaytonaGMTHulk Posts: 7,052	Feels good to read

17 September 2012, 06:13 AM	#23
ducatidoc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: the doc side Watch: zenith Posts: 3,779	No pics=didn't happen. Great story Dan. Congrats. __________________ The payments remain long after the novelty has worn off. # 26371 NAWCC Member

17 September 2012, 07:07 AM	#24
316lad "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: UK Posts: 1,642	Nice one dP. TRF! Bringing kindred spirits together.

17 September 2012, 10:43 AM	#25
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	Very cool. __________________ 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

17 September 2012, 12:51 PM	#27
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,931	Great stuff......always happy to hear stories like these!! As I said before, TRF is far more than just a watch forum. It's a place that's formed countless friendship and ever lasting bonds! Thanks for posting Dan, and well done Rick! __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

17 September 2012, 01:16 PM	#29
SPARTAN2161 Banned Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Nick H. Location: Amherst, NY Watch: me flip Posts: 1,901	Wow great to hear. What a great community we have here

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