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Goodwatch · 27 January 2006, 08:32 AM

Gedanken · 27 January 2006, 08:40 AM

Hmm - that must be Sauloon then.

Goodwatch · 27 January 2006, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Gedanken

Hmm - that must be Sauloon then.

All the Frans Hens entries is me. I don't want to show off or anything but the original TURF was a great place. A bit like this. I won't mention it again.

mailman · 27 January 2006, 08:44 AM

Nice review of the 16610 Frans. Mine is an A series also. Shipped to the AD in Aug of 2000. Are you the collector guy and fomner mod over there also?

mailman · 27 January 2006, 08:46 AM

What is a Swiss Watch? Is that anything like French toast?

No s*it

Gedanken · 27 January 2006, 08:57 AM

Man, that's some seriously old stuff - I don't recognise the names on those threads.

Goodwatch · 27 January 2006, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by mailman

Nice review of the 16610 Frans. Mine is an A series also. Shipped to the AD in Aug of 2000. Are you the collector guy and fomner mod over there also?

Nope. I'm just the ol' clogger

Thanks for the compliment pal. Mine was shipped in April 2000. I bet one of you're favourite dishes is a good home made lasagne with Barolo wine! Mmmm, very tasty, very sweet!

Goodwatch · 27 January 2006, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Gedanken

Man, that's some seriously old stuff - I don't recognise the names on those threads.

But it's real good stuff, especially the JFK articles

True Rolex passion back in the ol' days

Rockrolex · 27 January 2006, 09:13 AM

I think I recognized only one or two names there. But did TURF morph over the years. It looks like during the time you were a mod, Frans, it was a serious forum. Was there any levity, or did you just cull the more erudite musings?

And it looks like the old TURF had some of the same start up problems with hackers that we did here back in the old days (9 months ago

).

Mr. K · 27 January 2006, 09:33 AM

Some good reading there.

Thanks for sharing.

Goodwatch · 27 January 2006, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Rockrolex

I think I recognized only one or two names there. But did TURF morph over the years. It looks like during the time you were a mod, Frans, it was a serious forum. Was there any levity, or did you just cull the more erudite musings?

And it looks like the old TURF had some of the same start up problems with hackers that we did here back in the old days (9 months ago

).

Well, a couple of days after I joined this terrific forum I decided to trace back my Rolex roots. The original TURF was gone, bar this section, the nuggets. I e-mailed the original owner and he still remembered me. Wow, a trip through memory lane. Apart from the fooling around (and I’m a culprit too) TURF was very much like TRF is now. Friendly and relaxed

worktolivelife · 27 January 2006, 09:39 AM

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mailman · 27 January 2006, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Goodwatch

Nope. I'm just the ol' clogger

Thanks for the compliment pal. Mine was shipped in April 2000. I bet one of you're favourite dishes is a good home made lasagne with Barolo wine! Mmmm, very tasty, very sweet!

Actually I HATE lasagna. Never liked it. Even as a kid. Macaroni, meatballs, sauce or gravy, however you call it, homemade sausage in the oil, homemade or pretty much any kind of red wine for that matter. Homemade bread, fresh provolone, dried long hots, tomato salad with fresh basil both from my garden with some garlic. Pizza made with the fresh tomatos. Capicola, prosucitto, almost anything but lasagna.

G Shearing · 27 January 2006, 01:52 PM

I used to read JFK's spirited defence of Tudors. There's also a good one on buying on auction which is still apropos.

Gedanken · 27 January 2006, 02:08 PM

So, uh, Frans, why did you leave? Feel free to avoid this question if you see fit.

Goodwatch · 27 January 2006, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by mailman

Actually I HATE lasagna. Never liked it. Even as a kid. Macaroni, meatballs, sauce or gravy, however you call it, homemade sausage in the oil, homemade or pretty much any kind of red wine for that matter. Homemade bread, fresh provolone, dried long hots, tomato salad with fresh basil both from my garden with some garlic. Pizza made with the fresh tomatos. Capicola, prosucitto, almost anything but lasagna.

How about Gouda lasagne then?

JJ Irani · 27 January 2006, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Gedanken

So, uh, Frans, why did you leave? Feel free to avoid this question if you see fit.

He probably left 'cause he saw me logged on here!!

Goodwatch · 27 January 2006, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Gedanken

So, uh, Frans, why did you leave? Feel free to avoid this question if you see fit.

Kayes, the original owner, decided to sell the forum to others. Why, I still don't know. It became Newturfers then and the new owners promised to stick with the formula. But to me it became a cold shower and after 4 or 5 posts I quit. After that (in 2002) I became ill and didn't work for 9 months and lost all interest in forums.

May I step off your couch now?

padi56 · 27 January 2006, 06:28 PM

Recognised a few names but now, water under the bridge,long live TRF.

Gedanken · 27 January 2006, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Goodwatch

Kayes, the original owner, decided to sell the forum to others. Why, I still don't know. It became Newturfers then and the new owners promised to stick with the formula. But to me it became a cold shower and after 4 or 5 posts I quit. After that (in 2002) I became ill and didn't work for 9 months and lost all interest in forums.

May I step off your couch now?

And wipe those footprints off the leather, thank you very much!

Goodwatch · 27 January 2006, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Gedanken

And wipe those footprints off the leather, thank you very much!

I have a strange and dark feeling you will bill me for this consultation!

Goodwatch · 27 January 2006, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by G Shearing

I used to read JFK's spirited defence of Tudors. There's also a good one on buying on auction which is still apropos.

Who's Hans?

27 January 2006, 11:18 PM

Seems that place has gone through a few mutations. Sad to see something start out with such promise and then slowly implode. But ya reap what ya sew, eh?

Goodwatch · 28 January 2006, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by mailman

What is a Swiss Watch? Is that anything like French toast?

No s*it

You must see this in the right context. The Swiss are very keen on protecting the Swiss watch status and made a law out of these rules. Champagne may only be called Champagne if it is produced in the Champagne district. The same goes for Cognac. A bottle of Cognac made in the USA doesn't exist, that is called Brandy. Only when a complete watch is made according to those rules, Swiss Made may be printed on the dial. This is to prevent manufacturers ordering all kind of parts in Switzerland, assemble the complete watch in China and still call it a Swiss watch. Hence the post "What is a Swiss watch".

27 January 2006, 08:32 AM	#1
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27 January 2006, 08:40 AM	#2
Gedanken "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Sir Location: Melbourne Watch: F-series SD Posts: 8,589	Hmm - that must be Sauloon then. __________________ You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time.

27 January 2006, 08:44 AM	#4
mailman TRF Moderator & SUBMARINER 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,488	Nice review of the 16610 Frans. Mine is an A series also. Shipped to the AD in Aug of 2000. Are you the collector guy and fomner mod over there also? __________________ JJ

27 January 2006, 08:46 AM	#5
mailman TRF Moderator & SUBMARINER 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,488	What is a Swiss Watch? Is that anything like French toast? No s*it __________________ JJ

27 January 2006, 08:57 AM	#6
Gedanken "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Sir Location: Melbourne Watch: F-series SD Posts: 8,589	Man, that's some seriously old stuff - I don't recognise the names on those threads. __________________ You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time.

27 January 2006, 09:13 AM	#9
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 SUBMARINER Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,900	I think I recognized only one or two names there. But did TURF morph over the years. It looks like during the time you were a mod, Frans, it was a serious forum. Was there any levity, or did you just cull the more erudite musings? And it looks like the old TURF had some of the same start up problems with hackers that we did here back in the old days (9 months ago ). __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

27 January 2006, 09:33 AM	#10
Mr. K "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Mark Location: Seattle-ish Posts: 6,073	Some good reading there. Thanks for sharing.

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27 January 2006, 01:52 PM	#14
G Shearing Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Canadian NW Posts: 176	Agree Hans... I used to read JFK's spirited defence of Tudors. There's also a good one on buying on auction which is still apropos.

27 January 2006, 02:08 PM	#15
Gedanken "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Sir Location: Melbourne Watch: F-series SD Posts: 8,589	So, uh, Frans, why did you leave? Feel free to avoid this question if you see fit. __________________ You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time.

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27 January 2006, 11:18 PM	#23
Atomic Guest Posts: n/a	Seems that place has gone through a few mutations. Sad to see something start out with such promise and then slowly implode. But ya reap what ya sew, eh?

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