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Old 22 March 2009, 10:20 AM   #1
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A few days after my dad got his TT sub, he named it. It's name is "el macho"

Now, whenever I talk to him, he tells me what he and "el macho" are doing.

"El macho and I are watching TV" or "Me and el macho went to the boat show today."

So... does he just really love his watch or is this early senility?
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Old 22 March 2009, 10:21 AM   #2
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I think he really likes this watch.
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Old 22 March 2009, 10:23 AM   #3
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If it's early senility, make lots of fast movements and sudden loud noises around him. This will speed up the process and you can Shanghai his watch.
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Old 22 March 2009, 10:24 AM   #4
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Old 22 March 2009, 10:29 AM   #5
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How cute! Take it as a compliment Jen!
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Old 22 March 2009, 10:31 AM   #6
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A few days after my dad got his TT sub, he named it. It's name is "el macho"

Now, whenever I talk to him, he tells me what he and "el macho" are doing.

"El macho and I are watching TV" or "Me and el macho went to the boat show today."

So... does he just really love his watch or is this early senility?
Your dad likes the watch, but LOVES his baby girl. It was a very generous and loving gesture you made by giving the watch to him. I believe he is much more proud of you than the watch, and naming it and telling you what he and El Macho are doing all the time is his way of letting you know how much your gesture meant to him. Just my .
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Old 22 March 2009, 10:32 AM   #7
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Your dad likes the watch, but LOVES his baby girl. It was a very generous and loving gesture you made by giving the watch to him. I believe he is much more proud of you than the watch, and naming it and telling you what he and El Macho are doing all the time is his way of letting you know how much your gesture meant to him. Just my .
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Old 22 March 2009, 10:34 AM   #8
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Sounds like the sub went straight for his heart That was a great gift!
Wish I had a daughter like that! Hell, wish I had a girlfriend like that...come to think of it, wish I had a girlfriend.
Err..Did I say that out loud?
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Old 22 March 2009, 10:35 AM   #9
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Mike!
Hey, my family means a lot to me, too. There is nothing wrong with loving your folks and them loving you back.

Enough of this sappy crap!!!
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Old 22 March 2009, 10:36 AM   #10
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Hey, my family means a lot to me, too. There is nothing wrong with loving your folks and them loving you back.

Enough of this sappy crap!!!
Let's all hug it out!!

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Old 22 March 2009, 10:36 AM   #11
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Let's all hug it out!!

If you insist!
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Old 22 March 2009, 10:39 AM   #12
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Jen: That's really neat!! Nothing to be concerned about. I'd start to worry when he starts to refer to himself in third person, like "El Macho and your Dad went to ...."
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Old 22 March 2009, 10:41 AM   #13
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I think you obviously picked the perfect gift. Well done.

In fact, YOU gave me an idea. When my dad retires in about 3 years, I have decided to get him a TT Bluesy for a retirement gift. If he names it, I'll know I have succeeded.
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Old 22 March 2009, 11:14 AM   #14
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I think he really loves the watch. It was a very nice gesture!
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Old 22 March 2009, 11:26 AM   #15
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Me and my girl (116660) have no idea what your taking about.
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Old 22 March 2009, 11:26 AM   #16
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Old 22 March 2009, 11:27 AM   #17
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I think you obviously picked the perfect gift. Well done.

In fact, YOU gave me an idea. When my dad retires in about 3 years, I have decided to get him a TT Bluesy for a retirement gift. If he names it, I'll know I have succeeded.
I know how much you want to do this!
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Old 22 March 2009, 11:28 AM   #18
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Definitely - I think he will be shocked. Can't wait to do it.
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Old 22 March 2009, 11:30 AM   #19
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Me and my girl (116660) have no idea what your taking about.
Are you both surfing the web right now?
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Old 22 March 2009, 11:56 AM   #20
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A few days after my dad got his TT sub, he named it. It's name is "el macho"

Now, whenever I talk to him, he tells me what he and "el macho" are doing.

"El macho and I are watching TV" or "Me and el macho went to the boat show today."

So... does he just really love his watch or is this early senility?
No doubt Jen, he really loves the watch and he's very fortunate to have such a wonderful daughter.
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Old 22 March 2009, 12:06 PM   #21
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That's great, I'm sure he really loves it... I love mine :)
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Old 22 March 2009, 12:19 PM   #22
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Your dad likes the watch, but LOVES his baby girl. It was a very generous and loving gesture you made by giving the watch to him. I believe he is much more proud of you than the watch, and naming it and telling you what he and El Macho are doing all the time is his way of letting you know how much your gesture meant to him. Just my .
I think Mike was spot on.

That is how I feel about my gift from my wife. I have told her a 100 times thank you or if she apologizes to me for something small I have to tell he no problem you got me a Rolex you can pretty much get away with anything for a few years.

You bought your father an awesome gift and he definitely appreciates it.

You’re the best.
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Old 22 March 2009, 12:26 PM   #23
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It sounds like a sign of attachment to the wonderful watch you gave him. And he's letting you know how much he appreciates and loves the watch!!!
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Old 22 March 2009, 01:19 PM   #24
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My Little Princess has a crush on El Macho.

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Old 22 March 2009, 01:41 PM   #25
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Crazy? Nah. I think he really loves his watch.

But if one day you find him wandering around downtown wearing nothing but a Rolex and a lobster bib, and asking people, "Which way to the Eiffel Tower, pal?", don't look at me.

















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Old 22 March 2009, 02:04 PM   #26
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Jen.....I have to agree with the others...your DAD is most proud of you and so happy to be wearing that watch you gave him...he cant help but look at it and see you...cherish those moments...he loves you and is really taken back by what you did.....what a great kid and a heck of a daughter.....We are all proud of you and Dad.....
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Old 22 March 2009, 02:27 PM   #27
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Jen.....I have to agree with the others...your DAD is most proud of you and so happy to be wearing that watch you gave him...he cant help but look at it and see you...cherish those moments...he loves you and is really taken back by what you did.....what a great kid and a heck of a daughter.....We are all proud of you and Dad.....
aww. Thanks Brad! That's exactly what I wanted the watch to do!
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Old 22 March 2009, 02:39 PM   #28
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That's awesome, sounds like he's loving it. Now we just need to get him posting.
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Old 22 March 2009, 04:27 PM   #29
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A few days after my dad got his TT sub, he named it. It's name is "el macho"

Now, whenever I talk to him, he tells me what he and "el macho" are doing.

"El macho and I are watching TV" or "Me and el macho went to the boat show today."
You sure he's referring to his watch?!?! Sorry, I just couldn't help myself as us guys have a tendency to name EVERYTHING! I know, I know...I need to be banned. Sorry.
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Old 22 March 2009, 07:30 PM   #30
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i think we should all follow the example of ur dad and name our watch. so what should i call my watch? El-ginger? ;]
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