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Art 1 · 24 January 2013, 01:57 AM

She came a long way to see me and kicked my butt on Buzz Litghtyear.

Lion · 24 January 2013, 04:14 AM

Art, I agree...those old Breitlings are amazing and they are made with quality.....quality had a different meaning back in the mid-!900's and earlier.....

The topiaries of Mickey and Minnie were really nice to see...do you know what type of plants they used? Were they maybe a creeping Ficus(Ficus pumila as the darker green plant not to sure what the lighter green or white/cream hands were)? And the tree in bloom...which species was that may I ask(maybe an ornamental Magnolia of some kind)?.....I'm not to familiar with plants that grow down in Florida or further south unless they are considered Tropical foliage plants up here in the Chicagoland area. But I am willing to learn!!!

Art is the young lady your daughter who came for a visit? How long will she be staying with you?

Boy...I'm just full of questions today!!!
Take it easy.....Leo

Art 1 · 24 January 2013, 10:32 AM

Leo, I do not know what plant Diz used. I know that they grow over a wire type of mold and that they are stored and taken care of elsewhere on Diz property and displayed as needed.

The tree is a pink trumpet tree. I have a golden trumpet tree, golden is more common. Some start to bloom now and others at the middle of Feb, mine blooms at the middle of Feb, when it does I'll take a pic of it for you. They can grow to 90 ft or so and are amazing to see in person. Some say they are the most beautiful blooming tree in the world.

I wish the young lady were mine, she is my niece. I'm too old to have one that young. She would run me into the ground, and she did just that.

Lisa · 24 January 2013, 10:41 AM

(Art - you're not too old to have one that young.

)

Art 1 · 24 January 2013, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Lisa

(Art - you're not too old to have one that young.

)

My brother is only 23 months younger than me, and she belongs to him.

mikkibarry · 24 January 2013, 11:56 AM

[QUOTE=FeelingTheBlues;3891180]Your shock protection device is just like mine, quite a pain to take out of the movement...I had to abort the service of mine because of that (I don't know how to have access to those screws yet)...

Those are indeed super tiny. Will your teachers tell you how to fix that?

FeelingTheBlues · 24 January 2013, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by mikkibarry

Those are indeed super tiny. Will your teachers tell you how to fix that?

I know how to clean and oil them, what I cannot do yet is take the hairspring off its bridge and have access to the screws holding the jewel.

mikkibarry · 24 January 2013, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by FeelingTheBlues

I know how to clean and oil them, what I cannot do yet is take the hairspring off its bridge and have access to the screws holding the jewel.

That's a lot better than me! I only know how to destroy them and make tiny little screws fly all over the room because I don't know how to use tweezers right. Then I crawl around and try to find the teeny tiny screws and other pieces. I suppose it's quite amusing when you think about it.

FeelingTheBlues · 24 January 2013, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by mikkibarry

That's a lot better than me! I only know how to destroy them and make tiny little screws fly all over the room because I don't know how to use tweezers right. Then I crawl around and try to find the teeny tiny screws and other pieces. I suppose it's quite amusing when you think about it.

You have no idea how many pieces I looked for on my school's floor, you'd probably feel much better...

dbelle7 · 24 January 2013, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Art 1

My brother is only 23 months younger than me, and she belongs to him.

See....not too old

She's a cutie!

Lion · 24 January 2013, 02:55 PM

Art, I looked up Trumpet Trees and they sound like a tree when in bloom I'd love to see. So I will have to get my butt to South Florida in the late winter or the Caribbean Islands, Central America or South America. From what I read they reclassified it in 2007 but from your picture and what I saw on the Internet...they are beautiful and worth the time to look. Then of course once on vacation I can check out all the vegetation.....which is right up my alley!!!
Btw.....I'm sure you enjoyed your visit with your niece and your brother and his wife...

Take it easy.....Leo

Lion · 24 January 2013, 02:55 PM

Opps.....double post....

The Joker · 25 January 2013, 06:20 AM

Hello everybody

The Joker · 25 January 2013, 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Evil bendy

I posted this elsewhere but I think the coffee shop might enjoy a bit if music to soften your Monday! Hopefully one of these links works...

http://i1244.photobucket.com/albums/...65DB9B7F4B.mp4

Very nice EB. The batman soundtrack really is incredible.

Lisa · 25 January 2013, 06:35 AM

Hi, Wes. Got your watch yet?

The Joker · 25 January 2013, 06:36 AM

Hopefully should be here tomorrow. Will post up a thread in the AfterDark.

chicfarmer1 · 25 January 2013, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Art 1

taken at the Magic Kingdom on Sunday.

I miss Edward Scissorshands...

kcmo · 25 January 2013, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by The Joker

Hopefully should be here tomorrow. Will post up a thread in the AfterDark.

Ooooh, and here too, please!!!

In case I forget to check there!

The Joker · 25 January 2013, 07:27 AM

Skiing pics in the French Alps

Mont Blanc in the middle

Lisa · 25 January 2013, 08:08 AM

Ooh, nice piccies. What a beautiful place. Were you sitting in a room made of ice in that pic? And did your piano playing bring throngs of swooning mademoiselles to your feet? Who are those fellows you're with and what kind of beer are you drinking?

kcmo · 25 January 2013, 08:13 AM

Great pics, Wes! Looks like you're staying warm!

The Joker · 25 January 2013, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Lisa

Ooh, nice piccies. What a beautiful place. Were you sitting in a room made of ice in that pic? And did your piano playing bring throngs of swooning mademoiselles to your feet? Who are those fellows you're with and what kind of beer are you drinking?

There was an igloo at the vodka bar, not much room in them things. All guys from work, Robbie had a genuine fear of heights, could you imagine. He didn't get on with skiing.

Er, not many women about, haha, the resort was very quiet actually. Although the hotel manager, she wanted to keep me..... so I could play the piano

The Joker · 25 January 2013, 08:23 AM

All sorts of European Beer, Kronenbourg 1664, Heineken, Amstel.

If you ever see white/blanc lager do not try it. Hideous.

FeelingTheBlues · 25 January 2013, 09:03 AM

Wes, looks like you are having a heck of a good time! Very nice my friend!

I can't wait to see that watch on your wrist! In the meantime, enjoy the mountains and be careful, apparently there are some Yeti's out there...

EDIT: Seems like you already came back...was the Yeti nice?

The Joker · 25 January 2013, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by FeelingTheBlues

Wes, looks like you are having a heck of a good time! Very nice my friend!

I can't wait to see that watch on your wrist! In the meantime, enjoy the mountains and be careful, apparently there are some Yeti's out there...

EDIT: Seems like you already came back...was the Yeti nice?

Yep, I did manage to take this photo, not conclusive if it's a Yeti though.

Lisa · 25 January 2013, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by The Joker

There was an igloo at the vodka bar, not much room in them things. All guys from work, Robbie had a genuine fear of heights, could you imagine. He didn't get on with skiing.

Er, not many women about, haha, the resort was very quiet actually. Although the hotel manager, she wanted to keep me..... so I could play the piano

That would be a good gig!

You need to hire yourself out as a pianist. Have you ever done so? Can't remember if I've asked you that before.

FeelingTheBlues · 25 January 2013, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by The Joker

Yep, I did manage to take this photo, not conclusive if it's a Yeti though.

You could have shaved my friend...

The Joker · 25 January 2013, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Lisa

That would be a good gig!

You need to hire yourself out as a pianist. Have you ever done so? Can't remember if I've asked you that before.

Not sure if I'm good enough for that. Yes I can knock out a few songs, but it's very different playing hotel/bar/weddings, than playing at home.

I don't think I have the time to polish my skills/songs, as a lot of time when I come home from work, too knackered to practise.

Guess just happy to have it as a hobby.

dbelle7 · 25 January 2013, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by The Joker

Not sure if I'm good enough for that. Yes I can knock out a few songs, but it's very different playing hotel/bar/weddings, than playing at home.

I don't think I have the time to polish my skills/songs, as a lot of time when I come home from work, too knackered to practise.

Guess just happy to have it as a hobby.

Wes!!
That looks like such a fun trip! I love the mountains! Loved seeing the pics.
And yes, like Karis said, you gotta post your new Tudor over here in the Coffeeshop, too!

kcmo · 26 January 2013, 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by dbelle7

Wes!!
That looks like such a fun trip! I love the mountains! Loved seeing the pics.
And yes, like Karis said, you gotta post your new Tudor over here in the Coffeeshop, too!

Hi D!

When can we see more pics of your DD?

24 January 2013, 01:57 AM	#15391
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	Look at this little beauty I "picked up". She came a long way to see me and kicked my butt on Buzz Litghtyear.

24 January 2013, 04:14 AM	#15392
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	Art, I agree...those old Breitlings are amazing and they are made with quality.....quality had a different meaning back in the mid-!900's and earlier..... The topiaries of Mickey and Minnie were really nice to see...do you know what type of plants they used? Were they maybe a creeping Ficus(Ficus pumila as the darker green plant not to sure what the lighter green or white/cream hands were)? And the tree in bloom...which species was that may I ask(maybe an ornamental Magnolia of some kind)?.....I'm not to familiar with plants that grow down in Florida or further south unless they are considered Tropical foliage plants up here in the Chicagoland area. But I am willing to learn!!! Art is the young lady your daughter who came for a visit? How long will she be staying with you? Boy...I'm just full of questions today!!! Take it easy.....Leo __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

24 January 2013, 10:41 AM	#15394
Lisa "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: oklahoma city Posts: 15,741	(Art - you're not too old to have one that young.)

24 January 2013, 11:56 AM	#15396
mikkibarry "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Mikki Location: Northern Virginia Watch: Your Six Posts: 1,146	[QUOTE=FeelingTheBlues;3891180]Your shock protection device is just like mine, quite a pain to take out of the movement...I had to abort the service of mine because of that (I don't know how to have access to those screws yet)... Those are indeed super tiny. Will your teachers tell you how to fix that? __________________ No Matter Where You Go - There You Are (and so's your Rolex) Card Carrying Chinese Crested Owner

24 January 2013, 02:55 PM	#15401
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	Art, I looked up Trumpet Trees and they sound like a tree when in bloom I'd love to see. So I will have to get my butt to South Florida in the late winter or the Caribbean Islands, Central America or South America. From what I read they reclassified it in 2007 but from your picture and what I saw on the Internet...they are beautiful and worth the time to look. Then of course once on vacation I can check out all the vegetation.....which is right up my alley!!! Btw.....I'm sure you enjoyed your visit with your niece and your brother and his wife... Take it easy.....Leo __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

24 January 2013, 10:32 AM	#15393
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	Leo, I do not know what plant Diz used. I know that they grow over a wire type of mold and that they are stored and taken care of elsewhere on Diz property and displayed as needed. The tree is a pink trumpet tree. I have a golden trumpet tree, golden is more common. Some start to bloom now and others at the middle of Feb, mine blooms at the middle of Feb, when it does I'll take a pic of it for you. They can grow to 90 ft or so and are amazing to see in person. Some say they are the most beautiful blooming tree in the world. I wish the young lady were mine, she is my niece. I'm too old to have one that young. She would run me into the ground, and she did just that.

24 January 2013, 02:55 PM	#15402
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	Opps.....double post.... __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

25 January 2013, 06:20 AM	#15403
The Joker "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Gotham Posts: 9,641	Hello everybody

25 January 2013, 06:35 AM	#15405
Lisa "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: oklahoma city Posts: 15,741	Hi, Wes. Got your watch yet?

25 January 2013, 06:36 AM	#15406
The Joker "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Gotham Posts: 9,641	Hopefully should be here tomorrow. Will post up a thread in the AfterDark.

25 January 2013, 07:27 AM	#15409
The Joker "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Gotham Posts: 9,641	Skiing pics in the French Alps Mont Blanc in the middle

25 January 2013, 08:08 AM	#15410
Lisa "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: oklahoma city Posts: 15,741	Ooh, nice piccies. What a beautiful place. Were you sitting in a room made of ice in that pic? And did your piano playing bring throngs of swooning mademoiselles to your feet? Who are those fellows you're with and what kind of beer are you drinking?

25 January 2013, 08:13 AM	#15411
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Great pics, Wes! Looks like you're staying warm!

25 January 2013, 08:23 AM	#15413
The Joker "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Gotham Posts: 9,641	All sorts of European Beer, Kronenbourg 1664, Heineken, Amstel. If you ever see white/blanc lager do not try it. Hideous.

25 January 2013, 09:03 AM	#15414
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	Wes, looks like you are having a heck of a good time! Very nice my friend! I can't wait to see that watch on your wrist! In the meantime, enjoy the mountains and be careful, apparently there are some Yeti's out there... EDIT: Seems like you already came back...was the Yeti nice? __________________ 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

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