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JimSnyder · 9 February 2009, 02:33 AM

TRF lets us all share a passion with people all over the world. Many of us know each other only by the written word and pics we share of our watches, family, cars, house, pets . Some of us have been lucky enough to meet another member in person. For the most part we all get along. Posts make us laugh and sometimes cry, learn, share, open our hearts, poke fun at one another, relax and just get away from a rough day sometimes..... and even try to get someone to "marry you"

What I am trying to say is Thanks everyone for making TRF more of a Family. This pic shows what we should all be about. Thanks TRF. Thank You Buz for the nato strap, it looks great on my Sub. You are my friend, as is everyone else here

Dan Pierce · 9 February 2009, 02:35 AM

The high quality of it's members.

dP

JimSnyder · 9 February 2009, 02:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

The high quality of it's members.

dP

And you Dan are one of them

The Nylon Nation

JJ Irani · 9 February 2009, 02:37 AM

Thanks for the thread, Jim......and excellent gesture, Buz.

I've had the pleasure of having a SKYPE chat with Jim as well as Buz.....and it was a pleasure!!

Dan Pierce · 9 February 2009, 02:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JimSnyder

And you Dan are one of them

The Nylon Nation

March on.........

Thanks, Jim.

dP

JimSnyder · 9 February 2009, 02:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Thanks for the thread, Jim......and excellent gesture, Buz.

I've had the pleasure of having a SKYPE chat with Jim as well as Buz.....and it was a pleasure!!

Our Ambassador has spoken

tphan · 9 February 2009, 02:43 AM

Before TRF I was a member of a well known watch forum (no name will be mention). In advance I am not bashing but rather expressing my opinion. To describe, one word "Impersonal".

Have not post there for 9 mths.

Thanks TRF!

SLS · 9 February 2009, 02:44 AM

Agreed, there sure are a lot of quality people on this forum.
~Scott

yannis · 9 February 2009, 02:56 AM

This is one of the best forums i have ever been a participant to for me too!

Also it is nice to see gestures as Buz's!

harvey · 9 February 2009, 03:08 AM

buz, good on you !

jim, sweet looking tudor there !

TheVTCGuy · 9 February 2009, 03:14 AM

You said it perfectly Jim, I've had TRFers send me things I was looking for and mentioned on this forum, FOR FREE, wouldn't even let me pay for the postage. I think JJ sums it up best in his signature:

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If I want friends, I need look no further than TRF!!

padi56 · 9 February 2009, 03:17 AM

Its the members that make TRF what it is today, plus help from the admin and mods, most who have been here since almost day one. Just a few short years ago late 2004 early 2005 we had just a few loyal members around then 35 total. Wow how we have grown over just a few years, so we as a forum must be very proud of what TRF has achieved today, the best Rolex and other watch forum on the net.

ocwatching · 9 February 2009, 03:18 AM

I too was visiting other watch forums...but felt at home at this one...
thanks everyone!

JJ Irani · 9 February 2009, 03:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by padi56

Its the members that make TRF what it is today, plus help from the admin and mods, most who have been here since almost day one. Just a few short years ago late 2004 early 2005 we had just a few loyal members around then 35 total. Wow how we have grown over just a few years, so we as a forum must be very proud of what TRF has achieved today, the best Rolex and other watch forum on the net.

Agreed, my friend......and you and I go back such a long, long way, right?

yannis · 9 February 2009, 03:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by padi56

Its the members that make TRF what it is today, plus help from the admin and mods, most who have been here since almost day one. Just a few short years ago late 2004 early 2005 we had just a few loyal members around then 35 total. Wow how we have grown over just a few years, so we as a forum must be very proud of what TRF has achieved today, the best Rolex and other watch forum on the net.

And big thanks to you and the rest of the mods Padi for helping, advising, offering your opinion, even regulating our behaviour when we misbehave!

vapalux · 9 February 2009, 04:25 AM

Its a great forum full of wonderful, helpful, friendly people who will give you all the time in the world.

Generous and friendly. Laugh,cry, try not to get banned

Questions answered to help in the purchase of a watch. PM's nearly always answered.

Just wonderful people of which its a pleasure to know them

Si

dotcomakazee · 9 February 2009, 04:28 AM

My fave part of TRF is getting to witness a "mancrush" in it's highest form. (Jocke to JJ).

padi56 · 9 February 2009, 04:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Agreed, my friend......and you and I go back such a long, long way, right?

We sure do JJ and hopefully will continue for many many more years to come.

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Originally Posted by yannis7777

And big thanks to you and the rest of the mods Padi for helping, advising, offering your opinion, even regulating our behaviour when we misbehave!

Well the forum regulates it self normally but sometimes we have to intervene.

Trurolexer · 9 February 2009, 04:52 AM

Read my lips...

I LOVE TRF!!!

TRF RULES!!!

Parachrom · 9 February 2009, 04:54 AM

Stop it guys... I'm going to staert getting teary eyed with all this talk about kamaraden, and Olde lang Syne..

Gasoil4ever · 9 February 2009, 05:32 AM

Great people make this forum a great place.

I see more valuable people here than the normal average. It's a real pleasure to come here on a daily basis.

mopsey · 9 February 2009, 05:42 AM

Sorry, but this place is too nice.
It smacks of the global licking of everyone elses back side.
Everyone 'loving' one another and all the mutual back slapping really get on my nerves. Pass the sick bucket.
The minute anyone dares to bring any sort of dissent into any sort of discussion the mods decide to act God and lock the thread.
This place is too nice.
Hang on, i've said that already.

Rockrolex · 9 February 2009, 06:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mopsey

Sorry, but this place is too nice.
It smacks of the global licking of everyone elses back side.
Everyone 'loving' one another and all the mutual back slapping really get on my nerves. Pass the sick bucket.
The minute anyone dares to bring any sort of dissent into any sort of discussion the mods decide to act God and lock the thread.
This place is too nice.
Hang on, i've said that already.

Martin, I know there's a smilie in there. I just can't seem to find it. Please show me where it is.

GBJIV · 9 February 2009, 06:23 AM

This truly is a great forum. Wouldn't it be great to do a huge TRF GTG? That would be so cool.

Thanks to all...

mopsey · 9 February 2009, 06:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rockrolex

Martin, I know there's a smilie in there. I just can't seem to find it. Please show me where it is.

Sorry buddy, but i can't stand it any longer.
I really want to say b******s but i know i'll get one of theose ridiculous warnings.
Can someone please do me a favour and say f**k to make me feel better.

Nica64 · 9 February 2009, 06:31 AM

People makes this forum what it is

, a great place to learn and have fun!!

Thanks everybody and thanks TRF!!!

mopsey · 9 February 2009, 06:36 AM

See. My point exactly.

Rockrolex · 9 February 2009, 06:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mopsey

Sorry buddy, but i can't stand it any longer.
I really want to say b******s but i know i'll get one of theose ridiculous warnings.
Can someone please do me a favour and say f**k to make me feel better.

Martin, in light of your comments, I have several serious questions for you.

If you think this place is "too nice" why do you hang around here?

Would you prefer that TRF were more contentious and acrimonious?

Is that more reflective of your view of the world?

I'd be curious to hear your answers because I don't understand where you are coming from. Perhaps you could enlighten me.

mopsey · 9 February 2009, 06:48 AM

I don't hang around here. I have normally 4-5 tabs open.
I don't want anything to be contentious, however i wouldn't peoples point of view to be stifled. My point is that I can tell if a topic is going to be locked within a few posts. I would simply like the mods to treat us like adults.
My view of the World cant be explained in a few sentances on an internet forum. Suffice it to say that this forum doesn't relect normal society. It's too nice.

Rockrolex · 9 February 2009, 07:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mopsey

I don't hang around here. I have normally 4-5 tabs open.
I don't want anything to be contentious, however i wouldn't peoples point of view to be stifled. My point is that I can tell if a topic is going to be locked within a few posts. I would simply like the mods to treat us like adults.
My view of the World cant be explained in a few sentances on an internet forum. Suffice it to say that this forum doesn't relect normal society. It's too nice.

Well, I have to disagree with you to some extent. Peoples' points of view are not stifled. There are a few rules that we try to follow: Don't make personal attacks against other members (that's just common courtesy); certain subects, such as guns, religion, and politics, are off limits because they invariably elicit knee jerk reactions and personal attacks.

So maybe what we are trying to do here is to portray society as we think (or would like) it should be. TRF is a place where people can come to relax and enjoy themselves. Enjoyment does not mean attacking other members. As members of society we need to respect other people and their positions. Sometimes, people forget that and we have to move in to put things back in perspective.

If you still don't like TRF as it is, you could always close that tab.

9 February 2009, 02:33 AM	#1
JimSnyder "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Jim Snyder Location: Ohio Watch: Ask me later..... Posts: 7,726	Why TRF is #1...... TRF lets us all share a passion with people all over the world. Many of us know each other only by the written word and pics we share of our watches, family, cars, house, pets . Some of us have been lucky enough to meet another member in person. For the most part we all get along. Posts make us laugh and sometimes cry, learn, share, open our hearts, poke fun at one another, relax and just get away from a rough day sometimes..... and even try to get someone to "marry you" What I am trying to say is Thanks everyone for making TRF more of a Family. This pic shows what we should all be about. Thanks TRF. Thank You Buz for the nato strap, it looks great on my Sub. You are my friend, as is everyone else here __________________ "You ain't lived, 'til you've had your tires rotated by a red-headed women."

9 February 2009, 02:35 AM	#2
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,217	The high quality of it's members. 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

9 February 2009, 02:37 AM	#4
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Thanks for the thread, Jim......and excellent gesture, Buz. I've had the pleasure of having a SKYPE chat with Jim as well as Buz.....and it was a pleasure!! __________________ 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!!

9 February 2009, 02:44 AM	#8
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	Agreed, there sure are a lot of quality people on this forum. ~Scott __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

9 February 2009, 02:56 AM	#9
yannis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Yannis Location: Europe Watch: maniac Posts: 9,070	This is one of the best forums i have ever been a participant to for me too! Also it is nice to see gestures as Buz's! __________________ Rolex Submariner 116610LV \| Tudor 79220N DSSD MEMBERS - OWNERS CLUB

9 February 2009, 02:43 AM	#7
tphan "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 831	Before TRF I was a member of a well known watch forum (no name will be mention). In advance I am not bashing but rather expressing my opinion. To describe, one word "Impersonal". Have not post there for 9 mths. Thanks TRF!

9 February 2009, 03:08 AM	#10
harvey "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: rolexforums.com Posts: 5,438	buz, good on you ! jim, sweet looking tudor there ! __________________ And ever has it been that love knows not its own depth until the hour of separation.

9 February 2009, 03:17 AM	#12
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,063	Its the members that make TRF what it is today, plus help from the admin and mods, most who have been here since almost day one. Just a few short years ago late 2004 early 2005 we had just a few loyal members around then 35 total. Wow how we have grown over just a few years, so we as a forum must be very proud of what TRF has achieved today, the best Rolex and other watch forum on the net. __________________ 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

9 February 2009, 03:18 AM	#13
ocwatching "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Phil Location: CA Posts: 5,374	I too was visiting other watch forums...but felt at home at this one... thanks everyone! __________________ too much into watches...

9 February 2009, 04:25 AM	#16
vapalux "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Si Location: united kingdom Posts: 1,655	Its a great forum full of wonderful, helpful, friendly people who will give you all the time in the world. Generous and friendly. Laugh,cry, try not to get banned Questions answered to help in the purchase of a watch. PM's nearly always answered. Just wonderful people of which its a pleasure to know them Si

9 February 2009, 04:28 AM	#17
dotcomakazee "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Ty Location: Irving, TX Watch: Exp II 42mm Posts: 919	My fave part of TRF is getting to witness a "mancrush" in it's highest form. (Jocke to JJ). __________________ Rolex Explorer II 42mm • Panerai 389 47mm

9 February 2009, 04:52 AM	#19
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	Read my lips... I LOVE TRF!!! TRF RULES!!!

9 February 2009, 04:54 AM	#20
Parachrom "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: canada Posts: 721	Stop it guys... I'm going to staert getting teary eyed with all this talk about kamaraden, and Olde lang Syne..

9 February 2009, 05:32 AM	#21
Gasoil4ever "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Cameroun Watch: GS Snowflake Posts: 1,534	Great people make this forum a great place. I see more valuable people here than the normal average. It's a real pleasure to come here on a daily basis. __________________ 16710 GMT Master II "M" , SD4000, GS Snowflake, Stowa Marine Original.

9 February 2009, 05:42 AM	#22
mopsey "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Martin Location: London Watch: Sub,Exp2,BlkBy,SD Posts: 1,258	Sorry, but this place is too nice. It smacks of the global licking of everyone elses back side. Everyone 'loving' one another and all the mutual back slapping really get on my nerves. Pass the sick bucket. The minute anyone dares to bring any sort of dissent into any sort of discussion the mods decide to act God and lock the thread. This place is too nice. Hang on, i've said that already. __________________ Lest we forget.

9 February 2009, 06:23 AM	#24
GBJIV "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Jackson Location: So. California Posts: 2,893	This truly is a great forum. Wouldn't it be great to do a huge TRF GTG? That would be so cool. Thanks to all... __________________ Jackson

9 February 2009, 06:31 AM	#26
Nica64 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,596	People makes this forum what it is , a great place to learn and have fun!! Thanks everybody and thanks TRF!!! __________________ ______________________________ You can't turn back the clock. But you can wind it up again.

9 February 2009, 06:36 AM	#27
mopsey "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Martin Location: London Watch: Sub,Exp2,BlkBy,SD Posts: 1,258	See. My point exactly. __________________ Lest we forget.

9 February 2009, 06:48 AM	#29
mopsey "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Martin Location: London Watch: Sub,Exp2,BlkBy,SD Posts: 1,258	I don't hang around here. I have normally 4-5 tabs open. I don't want anything to be contentious, however i wouldn't peoples point of view to be stifled. My point is that I can tell if a topic is going to be locked within a few posts. I would simply like the mods to treat us like adults. My view of the World cant be explained in a few sentances on an internet forum. Suffice it to say that this forum doesn't relect normal society. It's too nice. __________________ Lest we forget.

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