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RICHARD_LEWIS · 24 October 2015, 03:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnBaker3

Richard:

For what it's worth, I've been called worse !!

ILuvSubs · 24 October 2015, 07:53 AM

I also have just read your story for the first time. Wow - you showed a super human amount of resilience and persistence to survive!

Please enjoy your vintage GMT Pepsi in good health. An amazing watch to commemorate an even more special event. Glad you're here to tell the tale.

MoreCowdog · 24 October 2015, 09:29 AM

What an incredible story John! Needless to say I'm glad you are here to share it with us, I love that your watch has such a rich story behind it.

JohnBaker3 · 17 October 2016, 11:29 PM

Well, another year has passed, and I'm still here to celebrate!

I'm heading over to Austin Texas this weekend to check out the new surf park designed by Wavegarden.

With a little luck, I will be the oldest surfer to successfully get tubed on the high end "reef waves"...

I'll post pics if I live to tell the tale!

Life is good. Be safe.

tifosi · 18 October 2016, 12:03 AM

Glad you are here with us, John! You wearing that GMT daily, yet??!!??

Boaters · 18 October 2016, 01:10 AM

Glad your here a year later with that beauty on your wrist

Brunik · 18 October 2016, 01:22 AM

Amazing story John... glad do see your GMT still in your wrist!

multimedia · 18 October 2016, 01:36 AM

Somehow I've manage to miss this one. What an incredible story. Thanks for sharing. You're one cool surfer dude!

Cheers,
Joe

Brunik · 18 October 2016, 01:49 AM

A small tribute to John!! I'm wearing today my 1675...

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JohnBaker3 · 18 October 2016, 02:32 AM

Thanks guys for the nice comments; I guess we should be happyy that Tom Selleck is still with us as well (he ain't getting any younger either!)...

bmpregler · 18 October 2016, 03:13 AM

Awesome story John.

KrismanX · 18 October 2016, 03:29 AM

Proper respect, good Sir! Have fun out there and be safe

jrs146 · 18 October 2016, 03:34 AM

Wow what a story... really makes me realize how boring my life is lol!

MVP · 18 October 2016, 03:36 AM

What a story, congrats on your watch and more importantly for surviving a very challenging situation. As a surfer in much colder waters, I will consider your story when I go out in certain conditions. Enjoy the watch and wear it more than just special occasions!

desertyank · 18 October 2016, 03:45 AM

I think you might owe the bird a new timepiece

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnBaker3

Hey Guys:

Well you're not gonna believe this, but today I had another "interesting" day at the beach!

Left the house about 9:30 AM headed for Surfside with the backup board on the roof rack (the original is still out in the Gulf somewhere). Just north of Angelton on 288 we go under a large overpass. Out of nowhere, a pidgeon flies into the windshield right in front of Geneva. Since we're doing about 55 MPH, it makes a terrible WHAM and disappears over the roof. You should have seen the look on his face....

I figured that puppy was long gone and worried more about my wife getting her heart started again. I used to fly, and bird strikes are scary stuff. Just ask Capt. Sullenberger.

Anyway, we continued for the last 20 miles of the trip to the beach and pull into the parking lot by the jetty. I hopped out and went to see how bad a mess I needed to clean up before I could head out into the lineup.

Unbelievably, that bird was standing on the roof under the surfboard just looking around!!! I got close enough to see how many fractures he suffered from the impact but he jumped into the air and flew off !! I'm not talking about 30 feet then a crash landing; he circled the closest house twice, then headed back home to Angelton !!

Must be something in the water around here.....

Here are some pics of the roof rack; I think he must have collided with the foam on the cross bar, then squeezed under it for the rest of the trip. I've decided to name him "Rocky" because he's tough as rocks !! One lucky bird indeed !!

docmarioce · 18 October 2016, 04:00 AM

Amazing!!!

psv · 18 October 2016, 04:11 AM

Love this story still, John! Be safe out there and ENJOY!

Dirt · 18 October 2016, 05:54 AM

That's the very best inspirational story I have ever heard.
Many thanks

Runner1975 · 18 October 2016, 07:34 AM

Oh, my. Impressive. Inspiring. Even after rereading your original post I'm not sure what's mightier -- your physical or inner strength. Very happy you lived to tell the tale -- and what a kick to have that watch . . . and with that inscription. You should drop Tom Selleck a note . . .

elkaholic · 18 October 2016, 08:09 AM

Very glad to hear you survived this! An incredible story and awesome post. I hope you continue to wear your GMT in good health, it is well deserved, to put it lightly.

HoosierRolexFan · 18 October 2016, 10:38 AM

Amazing & inspiring! Glad you are still with us John!!

On a related note, the more I learn about Tom Selleck, the more I like about that guy.

JohnBaker3 · 19 October 2016, 06:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tifosi

Glad you are here with us, John! You wearing that GMT daily, yet??!!??

Russ:

Not quite daily yet, but a lot more often than before...it's such a cool watch, I really enjoy that I am the guy that gets to take care of it for the next few years!

When I really feel frisky, then I switch it over to a Coke or Black bezel!

JohnBaker3 · 23 October 2017, 01:25 AM

Hey Guys:

Another year has passed and I'm still here! Not only that, I still surf as often as there are good conditions...

Hurricane Nate gave us some clean 3-5 footers south of the jetty...

Just remember that a bad day at the beach is better than a good day at work, especially if you have a Pepsi GMT on the wrist!

PS CBS saw fit to take down the video interview; I'm guessing that Harry Smith was tired of saying the same things, over and over...

piratepress · 23 October 2017, 01:45 AM

Incredible story! Glad to see you are still posting/surfing and enjoying the GMT!

brigadoonb · 24 October 2017, 02:34 AM

Amazing story!!!!

jaySL350 · 24 October 2017, 02:45 AM

Wow!,,,
amazing,,

thanks for sharing...jay

Hulley · 24 October 2017, 04:48 AM

That is an amazing story!

Xerxes77 · 24 October 2017, 05:15 AM

WOW,
What story!

DaytonaDrifter · 2 November 2017, 12:29 PM

An incredible story that would make for a great movie, especially since it is a true story. Keep going strong & wear the beautiful GMT in good health !!

Grandcrew · 2 November 2017, 12:39 PM

Cheers to your incredible fortitude! May you and your GMT tick for many, many years to come!

18 October 2016, 12:03 AM	#155
tifosi "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Russ Location: Southern NJ Posts: 5,760	Glad you are here with us, John! You wearing that GMT daily, yet??!!?? __________________ Russ

18 October 2016, 01:36 AM	#158
multimedia "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Joe Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,835	Somehow I've manage to miss this one. What an incredible story. Thanks for sharing. You're one cool surfer dude! Cheers, Joe __________________ "Design is not just what it looks like and feels like. Design is how it works." - S.J.

18 October 2016, 03:34 AM	#163
jrs146 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Josh Location: Lost in time Watch: Me Nae Nae Posts: 9,823	Wow what a story... really makes me realize how boring my life is lol! __________________ "Sometimes the songs that we hear are just songs of our own." -Jerome J. Garcia, Robert C. Hunter

18 October 2016, 04:00 AM	#166
docmarioce "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Florida Watch: 16610 Posts: 476	Amazing!!! __________________ ______________________________________________ Rolex Sub 16610. The Classic! Omega Seamaster Chrono

18 October 2016, 08:09 AM	#170
elkaholic "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: ATL Watch: Rolex Posts: 683	Very glad to hear you survived this! An incredible story and awesome post. I hope you continue to wear your GMT in good health, it is well deserved, to put it lightly. __________________ 16570 Exp II White 16220 DJ silver stick 16233 DJ champagne stick

24 October 2015, 07:53 AM	#152
ILuvSubs 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 1,009	I also have just read your story for the first time. Wow - you showed a super human amount of resilience and persistence to survive! Please enjoy your vintage GMT Pepsi in good health. An amazing watch to commemorate an even more special event. Glad you're here to tell the tale.

24 October 2015, 09:29 AM	#153
MoreCowdog "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Real Name: Frank Location: Seattle, WA Watch: 216570 Polar Posts: 143	What an incredible story John! Needless to say I'm glad you are here to share it with us, I love that your watch has such a rich story behind it.

18 October 2016, 01:10 AM	#156
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,652	Glad your here a year later with that beauty on your wrist

18 October 2016, 01:22 AM	#157
Brunik "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Spain Posts: 232	Amazing story John... glad do see your GMT still in your wrist!

18 October 2016, 01:49 AM	#159
Brunik "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Spain Posts: 232	A small tribute to John!! I'm wearing today my 1675... Enviado desde mi iPhone utilizando Tapatalk

18 October 2016, 03:13 AM	#161
bmpregler Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Brandon Location: OK, USA Watch: Sub Date/Tudor Chr Posts: 261	Awesome story John.

18 October 2016, 03:29 AM	#162
KrismanX "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Real Name: Kristofer Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: my feet. Posts: 2,364	Proper respect, good Sir! Have fun out there and be safe

18 October 2016, 03:36 AM	#164
MVP "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: North East, USA Posts: 258	What a story, congrats on your watch and more importantly for surviving a very challenging situation. As a surfer in much colder waters, I will consider your story when I go out in certain conditions. Enjoy the watch and wear it more than just special occasions!

18 October 2016, 04:11 AM	#167
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	Love this story still, John! Be safe out there and ENJOY!

18 October 2016, 05:54 AM	#168
Dirt "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Brisbane Watch: DSSD Posts: 8,053	That's the very best inspirational story I have ever heard. Many thanks

18 October 2016, 07:34 AM	#169
Runner1975 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Florida Posts: 165	Oh, my. Impressive. Inspiring. Even after rereading your original post I'm not sure what's mightier -- your physical or inner strength. Very happy you lived to tell the tale -- and what a kick to have that watch . . . and with that inscription. You should drop Tom Selleck a note . . .

18 October 2016, 10:38 AM	#171
HoosierRolexFan "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Indiana Posts: 48	Amazing & inspiring! Glad you are still with us John!! On a related note, the more I learn about Tom Selleck, the more I like about that guy.

23 October 2017, 01:25 AM	#173
JohnBaker3 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: John Baker III Location: Spring,Texas Watch: 1971 Red Sub Posts: 2,222	Hey Guys: Another year has passed and I'm still here! Not only that, I still surf as often as there are good conditions... Hurricane Nate gave us some clean 3-5 footers south of the jetty... Just remember that a bad day at the beach is better than a good day at work, especially if you have a Pepsi GMT on the wrist! PS CBS saw fit to take down the video interview; I'm guessing that Harry Smith was tired of saying the same things, over and over... __________________ As I've grown older, I've learned that pleasing everyone is impossible, but pissing off everyone is a piece of cake.

23 October 2017, 01:45 AM	#174
piratepress "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Mobile, AL Watch: BLNR Posts: 748	Incredible story! Glad to see you are still posting/surfing and enjoying the GMT!

24 October 2017, 02:34 AM	#175
brigadoonb "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: USA Watch: Smurf Posts: 429	Amazing story!!!!

24 October 2017, 02:45 AM	#176
jaySL350 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Real Name: jay Location: North London Watch: BBG,Hulk,16013,DJB Posts: 3,278	Wow!,,, amazing,, thanks for sharing...jay

24 October 2017, 04:48 AM	#177
Hulley "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Real Name: Steve Location: Hoschton, Ga. Watch: 114060 Posts: 130	That is an amazing story!

24 October 2017, 05:15 AM	#178
Xerxes77 Banned Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Home! Posts: 3,307	WOW, What story!

2 November 2017, 12:29 PM	#179
DaytonaDrifter "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: New York Watch: Daytona 6239+6263 Posts: 39	An incredible story that would make for a great movie, especially since it is a true story. Keep going strong & wear the beautiful GMT in good health !!

2 November 2017, 12:39 PM	#180
Grandcrew Banned Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: In Da States! Posts: 129	Cheers to your incredible fortitude! May you and your GMT tick for many, many years to come!

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