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ParisDakarBmw · 16 August 2010, 12:13 PM

Chris (Colonel58) and I had a chance to meet, and shake hands over a cup of coffee. He, and I met on TRF, and talked on the phone a few times. We agreed to meet up at some point, and hang out for a few.

Chris is the head of his Purple Heart chapter, and had gone to several states for conventions. On the trip from Florida to his home in Kentucky, he gave me a call. We met up at the local Starbucks for a cup of coffee.

We had a great time. Were both former military, cigar smokers, and watch collectors. It made for a wonderful conversation. I enjoyed seeing his 1950's Rolex with red writing, and the other Leonidas moon phase with pointer date. He also showed me parts of his project watch. Absolutely beautiful parts that will make for a wonderful watch.

He, and I shared military stories. Chris told me the story regarding his Purple Heart medal. He shared the story, and I was completely in awe. I'm glad he lived to see better days. This guy is really cool, and a pleasure to hang out with.

I hope to cross paths again soon, and hope the rest of the TRF family gets to chat with him.

Good times!

STEELINOX · 16 August 2010, 12:17 PM

Great GTG !

Renoir · 16 August 2010, 12:28 PM

Nice! Great collection of watches there!

kyle L · 16 August 2010, 12:44 PM

Stunning watches, I love that old waffled dial Rolex and your GMT.

sleddog · 16 August 2010, 12:44 PM

Great Paul,I always enjoy hearing of GTG's...Glad it was a good time!

ducatidoc · 16 August 2010, 01:59 PM

I had the pleasure of meeting him also, Paul. A great gentleman who served the country well and continues to serve his fellow vets. Hopefully he can make it to Columbus next month, and if your wife will let you get away while she's in the family way, maybe you can get up there too. That would be way cool.

ParisDakarBmw · 16 August 2010, 02:21 PM

Chris mentioned the meeting, and I will have to guage things a little better when the twins get here.

He also told me he had met a few of the guys, and we would all get along just fine.

Here's a little secret. I flew to Canada one time, but have never been North past Tennesee.

Might be time to try! What is the day of the GTG?

ducatidoc · 16 August 2010, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by ParisDakarBmw

Chris mentioned the meeting, and I will have to guage things a little better when the twins get here.

He also told me he had met a few of the guys, and we would all get along just fine.

Here's a little secret. I flew to Canada one time, but have never been North past Tennesee.

Might be time to try! What is the day of the GTG?

Officially it's Sat. Sept 18th, but there will be plenty of us arriving on the 17th to get warmed up . That entails lots of drinkees on Friday night, of course. Mike has two threads in the GTG section with details and sign up. You definitely should come if you can get out of Dodge for a couple.

ParisDakarBmw · 16 August 2010, 03:24 PM

The 17th is the last day of paternaty leave, and there is a UGA home football game I will have to work. I wonder how long of a drive I'd be looking at? I could leave work, and drive straight up there. Let me check mapquest.

ParisDakarBmw · 16 August 2010, 03:27 PM

Total Travel Estimate: 9 hours 50 minutes / 601.44 miles Fuel Cost: Calculate

If I get off after 2pm it would be a stretch.

JUSTROLEXES · 16 August 2010, 03:28 PM

Nice Stuff guys

, thanks for sharing

theloxmyth · 16 August 2010, 03:30 PM

I've never met a fellow TRF'r I didn't like.

Hope to meet you, too, Paul.

Hi, Chris.

Edit: 9 HOURS TRAVEL TO COLUMBUS FOR YOU...Pittsburgh is next June!

ParisDakarBmw · 16 August 2010, 03:58 PM

I hope to meet up with everyone at some point. It would be cool to have a central location for everyone. Have a US TRF 2011 GTG, That would be awesome. Maybe vegas?

ducatidoc · 16 August 2010, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by ParisDakarBmw

Total Travel Estimate: 9 hours 50 minutes / 601.44 miles Fuel Cost: Calculate

If I get off after 2pm it would be a stretch.

It would be worth the drive as far as fun factor would be concerned. But I think it would be nice if you could leave Friday morning. Get off work at 2 means you don't get into Columbus til at least midnight, and I question if that would be worth it to you wrt the physical toll.
We did 420 miles one way to Louisville ('course we had to stop often 'cause Craig needs constant nutrition) and I got to say, it took me a few days to recover. But I have 20 years on you

ducatidoc · 16 August 2010, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by ParisDakarBmw

I hope to meet up with everyone at some point. It would be cool to have a central location for everyone. Have a US TRF 2011 GTG, That would be awesome. Maybe vegas?

You mean...fly ???

Brushpup · 16 August 2010, 09:33 PM

Nice little GTG.

Thank you both for your Service, and very cool watches too!

Dan Pierce · 16 August 2010, 09:36 PM

Great, thanks for sharing.

dP

CoopJr · 16 August 2010, 10:04 PM

Nice GTG and report Paul!

RFXMM · 16 August 2010, 10:17 PM

You should of let me know!

rfknauss · 17 August 2010, 12:22 AM

Paul, nice GTG and report ...... beautiful watches ...... thanks for sharing!

dalip · 17 August 2010, 12:27 AM

Great to see.

Brunotheboxer · 17 August 2010, 01:50 AM

Paul, next time you talk to Chris tell him thankyou for his service to his country from me.

ParisDakarBmw · 17 August 2010, 03:02 AM

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Originally Posted by RFXMM

You should of let me know!

It was a last minute GTG. We need to have an Atlanta GTG soon!

STEELINOX · 17 August 2010, 03:11 AM

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Originally Posted by ParisDakarBmw

I hope to meet up with everyone at some point. It would be cool to have a central location for everyone. Have a US TRF 2011 GTG, That would be awesome. Maybe vegas?

Vegas !
I'm All in ! $$$$$$$

16 August 2010, 12:17 PM	#2
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16 August 2010, 12:44 PM	#5
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16 August 2010, 01:59 PM	#6
ducatidoc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: the doc side Watch: zenith Posts: 3,779	I had the pleasure of meeting him also, Paul. A great gentleman who served the country well and continues to serve his fellow vets. Hopefully he can make it to Columbus next month, and if your wife will let you get away while she's in the family way, maybe you can get up there too. That would be way cool. __________________ The payments remain long after the novelty has worn off. # 26371 NAWCC Member

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16 August 2010, 03:30 PM	#12
theloxmyth "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NY Posts: 6,382	I've never met a fellow TRF'r I didn't like. Hope to meet you, too, Paul. Hi, Chris. Edit: 9 HOURS TRAVEL TO COLUMBUS FOR YOU...Pittsburgh is next June! __________________ Craig, The (I'm JUST a) Loxmyth. If I had only known, I would have been a locksmith. — Albert Einstein (1879-1955) TWO FACTOR AUTHENTICATION IS ENABLED.

16 August 2010, 12:28 PM	#3
Renoir "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Renato Location: New York Posts: 2,396	Nice! Great collection of watches there!

16 August 2010, 12:44 PM	#4
kyle L "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Explorer I Posts: 10,278	Stunning watches, I love that old waffled dial Rolex and your GMT.

16 August 2010, 02:21 PM	#7
ParisDakarBmw Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Paul Location: New Haven, CT Watch: 116610 Sub-C Posts: 6,552	Chris mentioned the meeting, and I will have to guage things a little better when the twins get here. He also told me he had met a few of the guys, and we would all get along just fine. Here's a little secret. I flew to Canada one time, but have never been North past Tennesee. Might be time to try! What is the day of the GTG?

16 August 2010, 03:24 PM	#9
ParisDakarBmw Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Paul Location: New Haven, CT Watch: 116610 Sub-C Posts: 6,552	The 17th is the last day of paternaty leave, and there is a UGA home football game I will have to work. I wonder how long of a drive I'd be looking at? I could leave work, and drive straight up there. Let me check mapquest.

16 August 2010, 03:27 PM	#10
ParisDakarBmw Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Paul Location: New Haven, CT Watch: 116610 Sub-C Posts: 6,552	Total Travel Estimate: 9 hours 50 minutes / 601.44 miles Fuel Cost: Calculate If I get off after 2pm it would be a stretch.

16 August 2010, 03:58 PM	#13
ParisDakarBmw Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Paul Location: New Haven, CT Watch: 116610 Sub-C Posts: 6,552	I hope to meet up with everyone at some point. It would be cool to have a central location for everyone. Have a US TRF 2011 GTG, That would be awesome. Maybe vegas?

16 August 2010, 09:33 PM	#16
Brushpup "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Patrick Location: Texas Watch: what I'm wearing Posts: 5,943	Nice little GTG. Thank you both for your Service, and very cool watches too! __________________ *TRFs "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Patron-Founding Member* PClub # 10 74,592 The safest place for your watch is on your wrist.

16 August 2010, 09:36 PM	#17
Dan Pierce "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,346	Great, thanks for sharing. 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

16 August 2010, 10:04 PM	#18
CoopJr "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Coop Location: U.S.A. Watch: Subs Posts: 6,455	Nice GTG and report Paul!

16 August 2010, 10:17 PM	#19
RFXMM "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Mark Location: Atl Watch: 16710 Posts: 654	You should of let me know! __________________ No I'm not! I had mine removed.

17 August 2010, 12:22 AM	#20
rfknauss 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Richard Location: Macungie, PA Watch: 5513 Sub, LV Sub Posts: 14,500	Paul, nice GTG and report ...... beautiful watches ...... thanks for sharing! __________________ *"Few things in life give man as great a pleasure as wearing a Rolex!"* TRF's "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Patron

17 August 2010, 12:27 AM	#21
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	Great to see. __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

17 August 2010, 01:50 AM	#22
Brunotheboxer Banned Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Bruno Location: Boston/Cape Cod Watch: 16610,PAM. 111, G Posts: 7,608	Paul, next time you talk to Chris tell him thankyou for his service to his country from me.

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