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bluemartinifan · 26 June 2011, 06:21 AM

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Originally Posted by vh_bu98

July 23rd, right?

Hi Vu - just left you a PM.
Russ

bluemartinifan · 26 June 2011, 06:31 AM

> 1:00 start at a casual Addison Mexican restaurant (right off the Dallas Tollway) - food, early cocktails and a Bob Ridley show and tell
> approx 3:30 we visit an AD to be confirmed
> after the AD - dinner for those who are game at a local dinner spot

I will only give locations and directions via PM or email (security reasons)

I need to know who is definetly in and who is a maybe (head count is important for the restaurant and AD)

RSVP via email lratlove@tx.rr.com or via PM
A lot of excitement - we are over due!!!

Russ

vh_bu98 · 27 June 2011, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by bluemartinifan

Hi Vu - just left you a PM.
Russ

Russ, here's the thread on the one I set-up.

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...ghlight=dallas

destrow · 27 June 2011, 02:23 AM

definitely going to be there. just booked flight.

bluemartinifan · 29 June 2011, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by destrow

definitely going to be there. just booked flight.

AWESOME

Who else is coming from out of town?

z32turbo · 29 June 2011, 01:11 PM

I would love to attend but I can't confirm for sure just yet.

bluemartinifan · 30 June 2011, 10:30 AM

Hi All - we just secured the AD location (you will like it).

BarkMaster · 30 June 2011, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by bluemartinifan

Hi All - we just secured the AD location (you will like it).

2th Dr · 1 July 2011, 05:53 AM

I'm actually not too thrilled to meet Bob... I sent him an email almost 2 weeks ago, asking about service for a non-Rolex watch, and he never responded. I'll still be there though!

vh_bu98 · 2 July 2011, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by 2th DR

I'm actually not too thrilled to meet Bob... I sent him an email almost 2 weeks ago, asking about service for a non-Rolex watch, and he never responded. I'll still be there though!

Now you can ask him in person.

bluemartinifan · 2 July 2011, 09:02 PM

As stated, Bob Ridley is attending and doing a brief "Show and Tell" at out initial restaurant location.
Bob will be sharing a few pictures with us and my plan is to connect a lap top to a flat screen TV at the restaurant - to display Bob's pictures. I am struggling with what kind of cable is needed to connect a Dell PC to a flat screen TV with a VGA or HDMI inpput.

Any IT experts out there? Help!!!

z32turbo · 3 July 2011, 10:19 AM

Please consider me as confirmed. Any recommendations on hotel with a nice day spa. Wife wants to do something non Rolex related while we are there if you can believe that!

Let me know if there is anything I can do to help the event.

z32turbo · 3 July 2011, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bluemartinifan

As stated, Bob Ridley is attending and doing a brief "Show and Tell" at out initial restaurant location.
Bob will be sharing a few pictures with us and my plan is to connect a lap top to a flat screen TV at the restaurant - to display Bob's pictures. I am struggling with what kind of cable is needed to connect a Dell PC to a flat screen TV with a VGA or HDMI inpput.

Any IT experts out there? Help!!!

Don't know for sure. My guess is the newer the TV the more likely it is to have both HDMI and VGA connections. Please don't consider me an expert. Others probably know for sure what will work.

cash20 · 4 July 2011, 12:06 AM

Depends on the TV model and laptop. The newer TVs will have VGA and HDMI. It also depends on what your laptop has for output. If it only has VGA, then just bring the VGA cable and hope the TV does too. If your laptop is newer and has an HDMI output, then the HDMI cable will suffice as long as the tv is not an old CRT or projection TV. All LCDs have at least one HDMI port. Older TVs will have VGA port instead of HDMI.

If you can, just bring both the VGA cable and HDMI cable if your laptop has both. The TV will have one or the other for sure.

vh_bu98 · 5 July 2011, 01:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bluemartinifan

As stated, Bob Ridley is attending and doing a brief "Show and Tell" at out initial restaurant location.
Bob will be sharing a few pictures with us and my plan is to connect a lap top to a flat screen TV at the restaurant - to display Bob's pictures. I am struggling with what kind of cable is needed to connect a Dell PC to a flat screen TV with a VGA or HDMI inpput.

Any IT experts out there? Help!!!

I am.

I would recommend calling the restaurant and asking for the brand and model of the TV. If they can't go over and look, I recommend visiting the restaurant yourself and finding out. Then search for the specs to see what kind of connections it has and see if it matches what you have.

bmac11c · 5 July 2011, 01:48 AM

Any standards for dress code? I normally dress business casual on most days. I certainly do not want to overdress.

BMac

vh_bu98 · 5 July 2011, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by bmac11c

Any standards for dress code? I normally dress business casual on most days. I certainly do not want to overdress.

BMac

I guess that would depend on where we go for dinner. Shorts and a t-shirt may not cut it for Pappa's Steakhouse.

Lisa · 5 July 2011, 03:03 PM

How many people are expected so far?

bluemartinifan · 5 July 2011, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by bmac11c

Any standards for dress code? I normally dress business casual on most days. I certainly do not want to overdress.

BMac

only required dress code is to wear the watch (or watches that you love!!!)
casual and comfortable (anything goes from jeans to khaki to dress slacks)

bluemartinifan · 5 July 2011, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Lisa

How many people are expected so far?

Hi Lisa, we have 21 RSVPs and 10 maybes. Including people coming from Houston, New Orleans and Shreveport.

Would love to meet you and see that Tudor chrono in the flesh!!!
Call me if you want details.
Russ
214 676 9659

Lisa · 6 July 2011, 02:21 AM

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Originally Posted by bluemartinifan

Hi Lisa, we have 21 RSVPs and 10 maybes. Including people coming from Houston, New Orleans and Shreveport.

Would love to meet you and see that Tudor chrono in the flesh!!!
Call me if you want details.
Russ
214 676 9659

Well, just kind of thinking out loud.... the kids are dying for a road trip.... we could only stop by for a little while... I'll ask my husband - the one who winds his SD with pliers...

bmac11c · 6 July 2011, 02:57 AM

Thanks Russ!

Quote:

Originally Posted by bluemartinifan

only required dress code is to wear the watch (or watches that you love!!!)
casual and comfortable (anything goes from jeans to khaki to dress slacks)

vh_bu98 · 6 July 2011, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Lisa

Well, just kind of thinking out loud.... the kids are dying for a road trip.... we could only stop by for a little while... I'll ask my husband - the one who winds his SD with pliers...

You should come down Lisa. It would be great to see you and your family again. I'll even get my wife to come along so you can see that black MOP again.

Lisa · 6 July 2011, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by vh_bu98

You should come down Lisa. It would be great to see you and your family again. I'll even get my wife to come along so you can see that black MOP again.

As of a few minutes ago, Vu, we're officially IN - at least for the lunch. We're looking at hotels this evening. And I'd love to meet your wife and see that DJ!

Do you still have your YM?

MrCowboy99 · 6 July 2011, 03:09 PM

I am on vacation and will be out of town. Wish y'all the best and have fun.

vh_bu98 · 7 July 2011, 06:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Lisa

As of a few minutes ago, Vu, we're officially IN - at least for the lunch. We're looking at hotels this evening. And I'd love to meet your wife and see that DJ!

Do you still have your YM?

I am sure that my wife would love to meet you as well. You should stay at the Great Wolff Lodge, your kids would love it. If you need help with the Dallas area, let me know. I can point you to the Whole Foods. :)

Yes, I still have the YM.

Lisa · 7 July 2011, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by vh_bu98

I am sure that my wife would love to meet you as well. You should stay at the Great Wolff Lodge, your kids would love it. If you need help with the Dallas area, let me know. I can point you to the Whole Foods. :)

Yes, I still have the YM.

They would love it, Vu. However, by now most of the rooms are booked and what's left is terribly expensive.

BarkMaster · 9 July 2011, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vh_bu98

I am sure that my wife would love to meet you as well. You should stay at the Great Wolff Lodge, your kids would love it. If you need help with the Dallas area, let me know. I can point you to the Whole Foods. :)

Yes, I still have the YM.

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Originally Posted by Lisa

They would love it, Vu. However, by now most of the rooms are booked and what's left is terribly expensive.

That's a fun place for a day or two, but I wish there was more to do nearby.

bluemartinifan · 9 July 2011, 11:53 AM

I am getting excited gang!!! 2 weeks away. Tomorrow I visit the restaurant and AD for another advance scouting mission - please dont let me buy anything but a margarita at either stop

BarkMaster · 9 July 2011, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by bluemartinifan

I am getting excited gang!!! 2 weeks away. Tomorrow I visit the restaurant and AD for another advance scouting mission - please dont let me buy anything but a margarita at either stop

I am pretty sure it is an obligation of the event organizer to buy all attendees a new Rolex.

26 June 2011, 06:31 AM	#32
bluemartinifan 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Russ Location: Dallas Texas Watch: 5513 Posts: 2,124	Dallas GTG (Watch Crawl) Update! > 1:00 start at a casual Addison Mexican restaurant (right off the Dallas Tollway) - food, early cocktails and a Bob Ridley show and tell > approx 3:30 we visit an AD to be confirmed > after the AD - dinner for those who are game at a local dinner spot I will only give locations and directions via PM or email (security reasons) I need to know who is definetly in and who is a maybe (head count is important for the restaurant and AD) RSVP via email lratlove@tx.rr.com or via PM A lot of excitement - we are over due!!! Russ

29 June 2011, 01:11 PM	#36
z32turbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sea Level Watch: Varies Posts: 6,877	I would love to attend but I can't confirm for sure just yet. __________________ Instagram @z32turbo

30 June 2011, 10:30 AM	#37
bluemartinifan 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Russ Location: Dallas Texas Watch: 5513 Posts: 2,124	AD Location Hi All - we just secured the AD location (you will like it).

2 July 2011, 09:02 PM	#41
bluemartinifan 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Russ Location: Dallas Texas Watch: 5513 Posts: 2,124	IT Expert Needed!!! As stated, Bob Ridley is attending and doing a brief "Show and Tell" at out initial restaurant location. Bob will be sharing a few pictures with us and my plan is to connect a lap top to a flat screen TV at the restaurant - to display Bob's pictures. I am struggling with what kind of cable is needed to connect a Dell PC to a flat screen TV with a VGA or HDMI inpput. Any IT experts out there? Help!!!

3 July 2011, 10:19 AM	#42
z32turbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sea Level Watch: Varies Posts: 6,877	Please consider me as confirmed. Any recommendations on hotel with a nice day spa. Wife wants to do something non Rolex related while we are there if you can believe that! Let me know if there is anything I can do to help the event. __________________ Instagram @z32turbo

27 June 2011, 02:23 AM	#34
destrow "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: New Orleans Posts: 145	definitely going to be there. just booked flight.

1 July 2011, 05:53 AM	#39
2th Dr Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Mark-O! Location: Arlington, TX Watch: Rolex Posts: 12,714	I'm actually not too thrilled to meet Bob... I sent him an email almost 2 weeks ago, asking about service for a non-Rolex watch, and he never responded. I'll still be there though!

4 July 2011, 12:06 AM	#44
cash20 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Watch: 14060M Posts: 1	Depends on the TV model and laptop. The newer TVs will have VGA and HDMI. It also depends on what your laptop has for output. If it only has VGA, then just bring the VGA cable and hope the TV does too. If your laptop is newer and has an HDMI output, then the HDMI cable will suffice as long as the tv is not an old CRT or projection TV. All LCDs have at least one HDMI port. Older TVs will have VGA port instead of HDMI. If you can, just bring both the VGA cable and HDMI cable if your laptop has both. The TV will have one or the other for sure.

5 July 2011, 01:48 AM	#46
bmac11c "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Billy Mac Location: DFW, Tejas Posts: 120	Any standards for dress code? I normally dress business casual on most days. I certainly do not want to overdress. BMac

5 July 2011, 03:03 PM	#48
Lisa "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: oklahoma city Posts: 15,741	How many people are expected so far?

6 July 2011, 03:09 PM	#55
MrCowboy99 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Mac Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 1,367	I am on vacation and will be out of town. Wish y'all the best and have fun. __________________ I do not offer or provide any Rolex investment advice or opinion regarding the nature, potential, value, suitability or profitability of any particular watch, collections of watches, transaction or investment watch collecting strategy, and you shall be fully responsible for any watch decisions you make, and such decisions will be based solely on your evaluation of your financial circumstances, watch objectives, risk tolerance, and what looks good in yoru opinion on your wrist.

9 July 2011, 11:53 AM	#59
bluemartinifan 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Russ Location: Dallas Texas Watch: 5513 Posts: 2,124	I am getting excited gang!!! 2 weeks away. Tomorrow I visit the restaurant and AD for another advance scouting mission - please dont let me buy anything but a margarita at either stop

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