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Mickey® · 24 July 2012, 10:50 AM

Has anyone ever tried to do a Forum Wide GTG?
Say like in London or NYC or California (San Diego or San Fran)?

Many of us Yanks travel to those locations often and many of those from Europe and/or Asia would like to go to those locations sooner or later???

Maybe plan it ahead 6 months out...

Just wondering if it was ever done...or if only local types have been tried.

M

dddrees · 24 July 2012, 11:42 AM

They attempted one in Vegas not too long ago.

Some members, maybe one or two were able to attend from overseas.

I can't remember but then again I was unable to attend.

Not a bad idea, but maybe in reality a bit difficult to pull off.

Mickey® · 24 July 2012, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by dddrees

They attempted one in Vegas not too long ago.

Some members, maybe one or two were able to attend from overseas.

I can't remember but then again I was unable to attend.

Not a bad idea, but maybe in reality a bit difficult to pull off.

Got ya...I am sure it wouldn't be easy. If at first you don't succeed try try again!!!!

dddrees · 25 July 2012, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Mickey®

Got ya...I am sure it wouldn't be easy. If at first you don't succeed try try again!!!!

Absolutely, it would be amazing if we could pull it off.

FeelingTheBlues · 25 July 2012, 11:52 AM

If you organize it in Montreal I'm in!

Mickey® · 25 July 2012, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by dddrees

Absolutely, it would be amazing if we could pull it off.

If we could get enough people I am sure some of the "brands" would send a rep???

Rockrolex · 25 July 2012, 12:47 PM

Well, there are over 78,000 members of TRF. If even 1/10th of the membership showed up, you're looking at a boat load of people. You'ld be lucky to get 1% of the total membership for a forum-wide GTG.

I can do New York almost anytime; London once or twice a year - always in mid-February; and So. Florida when I feel like it.

linesiders · 25 July 2012, 12:53 PM

You might not get everyone in one place but you could have multiple GTGs around the world at the same time and hoist in unison. We recently had a toast for a friend that crashed his aircraft with several hundred across the US and dozens more overseas - it was impressive.

outlaw468 · 25 July 2012, 04:06 PM

I vote Vegas!!!

dddrees · 25 July 2012, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by linesiders

You might not get everyone in one place but you could have multiple GTGs around the world at the same time and hoist in unison. We recently had a toast for a friend that crashed his aircraft with several hundred across the US and dozens more overseas - it was impressive.

This actually gets my vote.

I think this actually has more of a chance than just the one site GTG. More participation and maybe we can link the groups via skype or something.

linesiders · 28 July 2012, 02:36 AM

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Originally Posted by dddrees

This actually gets my vote.

I think this actually has more of a chance than just the one site GTG. More participation and maybe we can link the groups via skype or something.

We linked up via a Private Group on Facebook but it worked out well and we were able to share images and such - of course we only had 6 timezones to worry about

Peppers90 · 28 July 2012, 11:33 AM

A skype GTG would be very cool!

dddrees · 29 July 2012, 09:22 PM

Picking a date and getting volunteers to be in charge of their respective areas would seem to be the next steps if we really wanted to make this thing happen.

Dan Pierce · 29 July 2012, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Peppers90

A skype GTG would be very cool!

We did that a couple years ago. It worked but everyone either talked at once or it was silence. Difficult to keep flowing unless one person took the job of moderator/ interviewer to address all the others.

As a veteran of many large and small GTG's in the US, Caribbean, and London, I can confirm the difficulty in organizing a successful event. Unless someone sets the dates, times, and location[s] it will remain just an idea, I'm afraid.
dP

How · 29 July 2012, 10:35 PM

a long distance from Australia :(

dddrees · 30 July 2012, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

We did that a couple years ago. It worked but everyone either talked at once or it was silence. Difficult to keep flowing unless one person took the job of moderator/ interviewer to address all the others.

As a veteran of many large and small GTG's in the US, Caribbean, and London, I can confirm the difficulty in organizing a successful event. Unless someone sets the dates, times, and location[s] it will remain just an idea, I'm afraid.
dP

Sounds like it's up to you now Mickey.

roadcarver · 30 July 2012, 11:36 AM

Back in 2006, I was fortunate enough to attend a GTG in Toronto.

We all met up at RDV, and then headed for dinner at The Liberty.

These were the watches that showed up... back then I had the 14060 and my SMP Chrono.

Even RockRolex showed up :p

Mickey® · 30 July 2012, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by dddrees

Sounds like it's up to you now Mickey.

Ugh...ok.

DCgator · 30 July 2012, 12:02 PM

Atlanta would be a great choice of city (or one of the US sites).

dddrees · 31 July 2012, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Mickey®

Ugh...ok.

Well if we could generate enough interest, I'm sure a there would be some members who would volunteer to lend a helping hand.

dddrees · 31 July 2012, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by roadcarver

Back in 2006, I was fortunate enough to attend a GTG in Toronto.

We all met up at RDV, and then headed for dinner at The Liberty.

These were the watches that showed up... back then I had the 14060 and my SMP Chrono.

Even RockRolex showed up :p

Wow!!!!

Very Nice.

24 July 2012, 10:50 AM	#1
Mickey® Banned Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Mickey® Location: Atlanta, GA Watch: Swiss Made Posts: 5,801	Forum WIDE GTG Has anyone ever tried to do a Forum Wide GTG? Say like in London or NYC or California (San Diego or San Fran)? Many of us Yanks travel to those locations often and many of those from Europe and/or Asia would like to go to those locations sooner or later??? Maybe plan it ahead 6 months out... Just wondering if it was ever done...or if only local types have been tried. M

24 July 2012, 11:42 AM	#2
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,251	They attempted one in Vegas not too long ago. Some members, maybe one or two were able to attend from overseas. I can't remember but then again I was unable to attend. Not a bad idea, but maybe in reality a bit difficult to pull off. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

25 July 2012, 11:52 AM	#5
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	If you organize it in Montreal I'm in! __________________ Mon corps c'est un pays en guerre sur l'point d'finir, Le général de l'armée de terre s'attend au pire, J'ai faim, j'ai frette, je suis trop faible pour me lever debout, On va hisser le drapeau blanc un point c'est tout. - André Fortin

25 July 2012, 12:47 PM	#7
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,935	Well, there are over 78,000 members of TRF. If even 1/10th of the membership showed up, you're looking at a boat load of people. You'ld be lucky to get 1% of the total membership for a forum-wide GTG. I can do New York almost anytime; London once or twice a year - always in mid-February; and So. Florida when I feel like it. __________________ 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

25 July 2012, 12:53 PM	#8
linesiders 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: RedSox Nation Watch: U Talkn Bout Wilis Posts: 5,493	You might not get everyone in one place but you could have multiple GTGs around the world at the same time and hoist in unison. We recently had a toast for a friend that crashed his aircraft with several hundred across the US and dozens more overseas - it was impressive. __________________ I'm a sailor peg. And I've lost my leg. Climbing up the top sails. I've lost my leg!

25 July 2012, 04:06 PM	#9
outlaw468 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Steve Location: Chicago Watch: Rolex and Omega Posts: 558	I vote Vegas!!! __________________ Regards, Steve

28 July 2012, 11:33 AM	#12
Peppers90 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Shannon Location: USA Watch: AP & Rolex Posts: 2,264	A skype GTG would be very cool!

29 July 2012, 09:22 PM	#13
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,251	Picking a date and getting volunteers to be in charge of their respective areas would seem to be the next steps if we really wanted to make this thing happen. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

29 July 2012, 10:35 PM	#15
How "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Melbourne Watch: 16610, Tudor 1960 Posts: 1,554	a long distance from Australia :(

30 July 2012, 11:36 AM	#17
roadcarver "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Vernon Location: C-a-n-a-d-a Watch: 16600 Posts: 5,641	Back in 2006, I was fortunate enough to attend a GTG in Toronto. We all met up at RDV, and then headed for dinner at The Liberty. These were the watches that showed up... back then I had the 14060 and my SMP Chrono. Even RockRolex showed up :p __________________ I'm just a cook...

30 July 2012, 12:02 PM	#19
DCgator "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PNW Watch: DS,BLNR,SubLV,DJ2 Posts: 8,123	Atlanta would be a great choice of city (or one of the US sites).

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