Planning the meeting in Kentucky

[boa2]

It looks like you all had such a wonderful time. What a tribute to the camaraderie on this site that you all can put together such a terrific gathering!

[onkyo]

Sorry I am late to the follow up of our great KY GTG but I spent most of the day yesterday traveling from KY to Queens to Manhattan to upstate NY..... needless to say I was exhausted at the end of the day after the plane, train, and automobile.

First, I would like to thank our most gracious hosts Fred and Stan. It was great meeting both of them in person. And Fred was so generous as to provide 'KY GTG' Rolex T-shirts for everyone who attended. It was wonderful chatting with everyone at the cracker barrel, the spaghetti factory dinner and in between. Truly fantastic individuals.

The local AD was incredibly generous and kind. They are #1 in my book. They provided snacks, beer and wine for us and they had a great raffle for some prizes (I think everyone won something). My local AD has about 1% of the kindness and knowledge.

A big congrats to Fred for picking up a new GMT IIc.... a stunner.

So, now when the Northeast GTG comes around I hope to see all of YOU there!



Pav

[idk01]

Wow, Now I wish I was there even more! this trip can't com fast enought is it next year yet :-)

Looks like a fantastic time had by all

for the photos Fred.

Hurry up 2010 hurry up :-)

[Latrodectus]

Originally Posted by Mike B

Here's some pictures I took (I just got to unpacking the USB cable lol) -
Sorry for the crappy pictures, but these were all taken with the almighty I-Phone lol.
Fred- I could not view the attachments, it said that they did not exist and to contact an administrator or something ???
Anyway, again, I had a GREAT time, and cannot WAIT to do it again !!
Mike

Mike not only did you post good pictures you also have a very nice avatar likey, likey

[Mike B]

Originally Posted by Latrodectus

Mike not only did you post good pictures you also have a very nice avatar likey, likey

Thanks Fred ! I was getting sick of the old Orange Monster one (that was badly taken I may add lol). Plus, the new picture in my avatar has much more meaning to me then the last

[tudorman8276]

...everyone has made it safely to their respective homes.

...of course, unclesallie still has to travel, I believe on Sunday.

...we are waiting for his pic's also!

Stan.

[tudorman8276]

Originally Posted by onkyo

Sorry I am late to the follow up of our great KY GTG but I spent most of the day yesterday traveling from KY to Queens to Manhattan to upstate NY..... needless to say I was exhausted at the end of the day after the plane, train, and automobile.

First, I would like to thank our most gracious hosts Fred and Stan. It was great meeting both of them in person. And Fred was so generous as to provide 'KY GTG' Rolex T-shirts for everyone who attended. It was wonderful chatting with everyone at the cracker barrel, the spaghetti factory dinner and in between. Truly fantastic individuals.

The local AD was incredibly generous and kind. They are #1 in my book. They provided snacks, beer and wine for us and they had a great raffle for some prizes (I think everyone won something). My local AD has about 1% of the kindness and knowledge.

A big congrats to Fred for picking up a new GMT IIc.... a stunner.

So, now when the Northeast GTG comes around I hope to see all of YOU there!



Pav

...every effort would be made! Besides, I have to get my little German buddy out of KY for a few days...

Stan.

[Mike B]

Originally Posted by tudorman8276

...everyone has made it safely to their respective homes.

...of course, unclesallie still has to travel, I believe on Sunday.

...we are waiting for his pic's also!

Stan.

Yes, after 17 hours of driving (and smacking my GPS around a few times for having me take non-existing turns lol) we finally made it back around 9PM yesterday evening. It was worth every minute of driving to meet up with everyone though. I got to make a lot of new friends I hope everyone made it back safely !! Dan - safe travels, I know you'll be traveling Sunday, so have a safe trip !

[onkyo]

Originally Posted by Mike B

Yes, after 17 hours of driving (and smacking my GPS around a few times for having me take non-existing turns lol) we finally made it back around 9PM yesterday evening. It was worth every minute of driving to meet up with everyone though. I got to make a lot of new friends I hope everyone made it back safely !! Dan - safe travels, I know you'll be traveling Sunday, so have a safe trip !

Glad you made it back safely Mike.... it was great meeting you and Mom. She was a great sport.

I know you will be at the NE GTG! so see you there.

[Lol-x]

Wow that sounds like one of the best GTG's every.

I think everyone involved especially Stan and Fred should be congratulated for making it such a pleasant occasion.

I love this photo, kind of like a broadway billboard say "Tonight - Starring ROLEX"



AWESOME

[slc1310]

so glad everyone made it home safe. as for my fellow kentuckians, we need to have another gtg and dan i will bring some of my barber collection

[zak98]

looks like a great time! hate that i missed it since it was so close!

[Jimbits76]

Great GTG

Wish I could have hopped on a flight!

J

[unclesallie]

Jim: well, there's always the next one! Dan Pierce said the London GTG was wonderful.
You cannot underestimate the value of the experience of meeting all the great people you talk to online, and feel like you've met....but getting together and breaking bread, talking, joking around, sharing cars, experiences, is fantastic. I encourage everyone again, to organize, and attend. It's a lot of effort but well worth it. Jim, if you fly to NY I know that I and likely more NY members will meet you at JFK, and spoil you rotten. Now if we could only get Bubba to come north.....

[unclesallie]

And for the next guy, JJ Irani...(who's he?)....there's a suprise coming tonight or Monday...so stay tuned.
now i gotta get off this pay computer here at the hotel ! take care all, see ya later.....have a great sunday!

[Dan Pierce]

Safe travels, Dan!! Can't wait to see your pics and read your commentary.
dP

[JimSnyder]

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

One of the best things about the GTG's is being able to personally examine references you've never had an opportunity to before. Breakfast gave us that opportunity.
Here are some of the horological highlights:

- Latrodectus [and his better half, Helen] was sending his K series GMT II in for service, buying a brand new GMT IIc, and learning about "The Nylon Nation:. Fred also supplied all of us with the KY GTG t shirts.

- Tudorman8276 Stan had the largest collection there with a diverse assortment of DJ's, DD's, and a couple very cool solid gold Tudors. He even opened those to reveal a rare bumper movement in one of them!

- Unclesallie had a gorgeous rootbeer on jubilee and some very nice pocket watches.

- onkyo had a double red SD w a super dome top that was to die for, a meters first red Sub, and a stunning "Steve McQueen" EXP II!

- MikeB had a very sharp Omega Seamaster w/ blue wave dial. And, Mike's mom was a great addition to the group!

- Sunburst had a Sub given to him by his father, a very cool Sinn chrono, and we had a great conversation about his 1959 Les Paul and how he acquired it.

- Slc1310 gave us all speeding tickets and was wearing a beautiful TT GMT [?] or was it a Sub?

- 310Jag, Wes from Merkley Kendrick was wearing a "Bluesy" and his custom made crown cuff links.

- And all the others that joined us at MK Jewelers. Classic Oysters were seen everywhere!

And another special thanks to Merkley Kendrick Jewelers [502 895 6124]. They couldn't have been any nicer or more accommodating. Drinks, gifts, and we could examine any watch to our hearts content like the new DD's and DSSD [you can see the DSSD trying to swallow unclesallie's rootbeer!]. If you live within a couple hours of Louisville I highly urge you to check them before any purchase.

A great time with great people and great watches. It don't get any better than that.

dP

Dan my apologies, I let this one slip away. I should have tried harder to be their. It looks like you and everyone had a wonderful time. I missed a chance to meet some great people. Thanks for the follow up and all the great pics. Take care

[Dan Pierce]

Originally Posted by JimSnyder

Dan my apologies, I let this one slip away. I should have tried harder to be their. It looks like you and everyone had a wonderful time. I missed a chance to meet some great people. Thanks for the follow up and all the great pics. Take care

Jim,
I was hoping you and Mosco as well as the Cincy TRF members could make it. We'll just have to have a Midwest-Ohio GTG.
As stated above, well worth the effort.
dP

[chenx15]

Wow imagine those many trf members in one AD...

[JJ Irani]

Originally Posted by Latrodectus

I know, not everyone is as well known as you!!!


...for our next meeting you have to come along and meet all of us in person

Yes, I would really love to meet all my friends in the USA as well as other parts of the world!!

Some day......I hope!!

[Mike B]

Originally Posted by onkyo

Glad you made it back safely Mike.... it was great meeting you and Mom. She was a great sport.

I know you will be at the NE GTG! so see you there.

Thanks Pav ! She had a wonderful time ! In fact, she wants to come to the next one as well lol. It was great to get to meet you ! You have some fantastic watches !!
Mike

[Latrodectus]

Originally Posted by Mike B

Thanks Pav ! She had a wonderful time ! In fact, she wants to come to the next one as well lol. It was great to get to meet you ! You have some fantastic watches !!
Mike

Let us know, where the next meeting is and if it is planned ahead of time...who knows may be we will be there too

[Mike B]

Originally Posted by Latrodectus

Let us know, where the next meeting is and if it is planned ahead of time...who knows may be we will be there too

Will do
Looks like I have some PM'ing to do

[mck22]

Originally Posted by Mike B

Will do
Looks like I have some PM'ing to do

well keep me in the pm loop

[unclesallie]

some photos from Louisville, Kentucky!

[unclesallie]

here's some more.....

[unclesallie]

ok..here's the end of it....sorry for taking up so much bandwith......

[Jimbits76]

That all looks awesome.

You guys know how to do a GTG...us Brits have had the bar raised (if I ever make it to one).

J

[Dan Pierce]

Great Pics, Dan!! Glad you made back home. See ya' at the next GTG.
dP

[idk01]

Awesome pics Dan Looks like you all had an excellent time!!!!!

I'm hoping while in your part of the world to join in next year or at least have a heap of little GTG's :-)