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Old 17 May 2017, 11:06 AM   #1081
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Put a deposit down for this...
Congratulations!!! Planning any extraterrestrial trips with it?
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Old 17 May 2017, 11:29 AM   #1082
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Wow, just got caught up here. I can't imagine the time and effort (and patience) that went into this. Just know it's much appreciated and so fascinating to hear your story. Thanks for sharing!!
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Old 17 May 2017, 12:22 PM   #1083
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2 years and 37 pages of this thread and still no pictures from the OP?
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Old 17 May 2017, 01:48 PM   #1084
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2 years and 37 pages of this thread and still no pictures from the OP?
The OP has a pretty good collection, actually. Pics can be found.
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Old 17 May 2017, 02:03 PM   #1085
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2 years and 37 pages of this thread and still no pictures from the OP?
Try reading the thread; it will keep your foot out of your mouth.
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Old 17 May 2017, 03:15 PM   #1086
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Congratulations Steve on the acquisition. I hope all is going well with you. It's good to see you posting on TRF again.

Still arguably one of the best threads on TRF. A nice slow burning thread.

For those who have yet to read this thread from the start and if you've got a spare half hour or hour, grab yourself a drink, get yourself comfy and start reading this from start to finish. Well worth the effort.
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Old 17 May 2017, 03:19 PM   #1087
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Nice speedy Steve! Hope you're finding things to keep busy my friend
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Old 17 May 2017, 09:04 PM   #1088
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I wish...
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Old 17 May 2017, 09:05 PM   #1089
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Old 17 May 2017, 09:05 PM   #1090
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Old 17 May 2017, 09:10 PM   #1091
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The Speedy has it's place in any and every collection!
Good to see you posting again!
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Old 18 May 2017, 01:42 AM   #1092
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It's a slow boil. You really got to start from the beginning. All the doubting, all the troll accusations but the OP stayed above it all and slowly revealed an undoubtably fine watch collection but even more than that and adventure filled life. Slowly people turn from poking fun to realizing this was a special thread. I lost track of time and was almost late for work.
This sounds like the blurb that can be used when this thread rightly becomes the Times Bestseller novel it deserves to be!

Awesome thread Steve, and contributors - thoroughly enjoyed reading this from page 1 to 36? 38? I forget now. But you are definitely one fascinating individual Sir.

Really enjoyed seeing the 'doubters' apologise too when all was revealed; it takes a real man (or woman) to admit their mistakes and apologise; even more so on a public platform - it's lovely to see that this forum hosts so many genuine people.

I loved seeing the DSSD come in as your #3 pick - the Steve bronze medal as it were; being a DSSD owner, it was like a little vindication!
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Old 18 May 2017, 07:55 AM   #1093
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Wow, came upon this thread for the first time yesterday .. 24 hours , 55 pages and 1092 posts later I finished and am just in awe of Steve and his journey in life and in these pages. The restrained story telling, perseverance, life experiences, watch collection, and his absolute modesty are truly humbling. Thanks, Steve, for inspiring the thousands who have likely come across this thread over the past 3 years. Keep exploring,
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Old 18 May 2017, 09:29 AM   #1094
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Feedback noted. Will go back to page 1. Back in a couple of weeks.
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Old 18 May 2017, 09:43 AM   #1095
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Now I wish I hadn't jumped all the way to the last page...
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Old 22 May 2017, 03:13 AM   #1096
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The last watch. For the last expedition.
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Old 22 May 2017, 03:31 AM   #1097
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The last watch. For the last expedition.
Solid choice!
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Old 22 May 2017, 03:38 AM   #1098
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Old 22 May 2017, 03:48 AM   #1099
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QueueC! Duh! Of course it's lots of snow! It's the North Pole! It's where Santa Claus lives.....

I have a niece that went to McMurdo and worked as a cook for a year after college. Absolutely loved it. She never made it to A-S, though.
Hi. Whats A-S?
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Old 22 May 2017, 03:55 AM   #1100
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Amundsen / Scott base at the South Pole....
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Old 22 May 2017, 04:01 AM   #1101
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Old 22 May 2017, 04:17 AM   #1102
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2 years and 37 pages of this thread and still no pictures from the OP?
Wow, are you serious?
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Old 22 May 2017, 04:38 AM   #1103
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Old 22 May 2017, 07:44 AM   #1104
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The last watch. For the last expedition.
Must be shot in the Antarctic as it's upside down.
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Old 22 May 2017, 10:17 AM   #1105
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Congratulations in advance:-)
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Old 22 May 2017, 11:50 AM   #1106
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Congrats Steve! Nice to see you going for another great adventure.. looking forward to reading more about it.
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Old 22 May 2017, 12:31 PM   #1107
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Congratulations on the Speedy Steve, looks great!
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Old 22 May 2017, 06:20 PM   #1108
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Wow, came upon this thread for the first time yesterday .. 24 hours , 55 pages and 1092 posts later I finished and am just in awe of Steve and his journey in life and in these pages. The restrained story telling, perseverance, life experiences, watch collection, and his absolute modesty are truly humbling. Thanks, Steve, for inspiring the thousands who have likely come across this thread over the past 3 years. Keep exploring,
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JR16, I too have been following this thread on and off and feel the same, you couldn't have summarized it better.

To Steve, thanks again for sharing and may god bless you.
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Old 22 May 2017, 06:56 PM   #1109
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Amundsen / Scott base at the South Pole....


Good luck Steve and all the best for a safe journey! If the speedy is good enough for the moon, I'm sure it is good enough for the Antarctic!
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Old 22 May 2017, 06:57 PM   #1110
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click bait post? where are the pics
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