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17 August 2018, 09:21 AM
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Off to college
Well sent my son off to college today. Crazy how fast time goes and also hard it is realizing all the daily interactions we take for granted come to a sudden end. Since he really likes and always wears watches (mostly Gshocks), thought maybe I’d give him one of mine as a going away present. Thought the Ranger would make a nice under the radar choice. It was so rewarding to see his reaction. Also enjoyed watching him admiring it throughout the move in.
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17 August 2018, 09:26 AM
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Great story! Congratulations to him. NOT looking forward to the kids growing ip.....
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17 August 2018, 09:28 AM
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Nice choice!
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17 August 2018, 09:30 AM
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Nice story and congrats to him on the big step!
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17 August 2018, 09:43 AM
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Very nice gesture. I am sure he will treasure it. My son started college last year...I just don't want to think about the watches I could have bought in lieu of his tuition!
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17 August 2018, 09:45 AM
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17 August 2018, 09:53 AM
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Real Name: Brady
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Perfect choice and a really nice gift!
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17 August 2018, 09:56 AM
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Hopefully your sacrifice will be rewarded. There is no better investment than your children’s future. Your a great parent! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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17 August 2018, 10:01 AM
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Great story! I remember the time I went to ASU when I was 18. My mom said that after I left my dad cried so hard one of his contacts came out. Crazy how time flies. Best of luck to your son!
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17 August 2018, 10:18 AM
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17 August 2018, 11:04 AM
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That's a very nice present and Congrats for your son. Great watch, love my Ranger as well..
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17 August 2018, 11:08 AM
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Nice gift that he (and you) will forever cherish.
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17 August 2018, 11:15 AM
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That’s a wonderful gift and a great memory attached to the watch. Very cool proud dad moment.
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17 August 2018, 11:42 AM
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Great gift for your son. Nice going Dad.
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17 August 2018, 11:47 AM
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That's very cool. Good on you and the best of luck to him as he tackles college!
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17 August 2018, 11:57 AM
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Thanks all...I love everything about being a dad. Except this part. Wow hitting me hard tonight.
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17 August 2018, 12:01 PM
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17 August 2018, 12:23 PM
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It gets easier. Hang in there.
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17 August 2018, 12:27 PM
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Excellent story and gesture! I’m sitting in a hotel room in NC as we speak :( Freshman move in day for my baby girl is tomorrow....time flies so fast! We’re officially empty nest... (unless one of them comes back
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17 August 2018, 12:28 PM
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I’m on the other end of the spectrum. My daughter just started kindergarten. My wife had a hard time with it, i actually did as well. I was surprised how hard it hit me. It’s the start to a long but I’m sure short feeling road to college. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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17 August 2018, 12:41 PM
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Good news/bad news.... they come back!
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17 August 2018, 02:11 PM
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Great gift
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17 August 2018, 02:18 PM
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 Really this is something to revel in. Seeing children advancing into responsible adults is a great gift!!!
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17 August 2018, 02:18 PM
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Congrats to you and your son! I’ve got a year with my baby girl before she goes off to college... where does time go?! At least we can tell time with something we all love and enjoy.
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17 August 2018, 03:06 PM
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Wow good for you!
I am hoping for that day to come! |
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17 August 2018, 04:30 PM
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Thats a nice connection between you and your son there.
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17 August 2018, 07:25 PM
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Birds gotta fly ! Its not easy I have two sons done with collage both have maters degree and live far from me. I miss them every day! Cats in the cradle always is poignant when i hear it.
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17 August 2018, 10:25 PM
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Real Name: Larry
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Nice...sounds like a perfect choice.
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18 August 2018, 12:04 AM
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Real Name: Rich
Location: CT, USA
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Timely post - moving my one and only baby girl into College tomorrow. Not easy - first day of kindergarten feels like two years ago. Wonderful gesture and best of luck to you.
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18 August 2018, 12:13 AM
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I was thinking on purchasing that, a North Flag or even a Blackbay or a Tudor GMT to my son who is going to college this year too. But it seems that currently he is not able to appreciate Tudor and neither I am going to purchase him a brand that he appreciate: Tag Heuer (waste of money) or Rolex (he is not ready and I do not consider appropriate at this time) :-(
I have gift him a quartz multifunction titanium Tissot T-Touch from my collection that he seems to like and if he would be ready he would have a Rolex when he graduate from college. |
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