14 watches. 27 years. Collection complete

[Doc Savage]

Originally Posted by toomuchtalk

Did you like it?

Indeed sir, I did very much enjoy your book. It was bittersweet, and I found I was putting myself figuratively in your shoes several times throughout the read.

Although our lives have taken notably different paths, I have lived a bit of a life of adventure, traveling the world (although not to the poles) and going through some extreme and interesting experiences. For this reason, I felt a bit of kinship with you as I read. I guess that speaks to your talent in telling your and Kathryn's story. Thanks again for writing this book and for sharing your experiences in this thread.

As I was reading your book it made me think of my brother's trip to McMurdo Station last year to do some surveying for new building construction down there. The photo below is the Air Force plane he rode into the station.

[GGGMT]

Originally Posted by Doc Savage

Indeed sir, I did very much enjoy your book. It was bittersweet, and I found I was putting myself figuratively in your shoes several times throughout the read.

Although our lives have taken notably different paths, I have lived a bit of a life of adventure, traveling the world (although not to the poles) and going through some extreme and interesting experiences. For this reason, I felt a bit of kinship with you as I read. I guess that speaks to your talent in telling your and Kathryn's story. Thanks again for writing this book and for sharing your experiences in this thread.

As I was reading your book it made me think of my brother's trip to McMurdo Station last year to do some surveying for new building construction down there. The photo below is the Air Force plane he rode into the station.

That is a sick pic


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[mtasquared]

Thank you Steve! Reading this thread has snapped me out of the snarkiness invading my thoughts in this world of social media and political debate. Seeing your pictures of raw wilderness, and the old adverts, this 50 year old was returned again to the meaning of Rolex, and dear life itself: adventure.

I will not forget your story. God bless.

[LOWERCASE GUY]

Wow, great thread. Every time I look at an Explorer II I will think of toomuchtalk. You give Ed Viesturs a run for his money. Kudos.

[HogwldFLTR]

Originally Posted by toomuchtalk

First watch bought, date sub, daily watch.

Steve, good to see you post again; I hope all is well!!!

[Xean]

Brilliant post

[toomuchtalk]

Originally Posted by Doc Savage

Indeed sir, I did very much enjoy your book. It was bittersweet, and I found I was putting myself figuratively in your shoes several times throughout the read.

Although our lives have taken notably different paths, I have lived a bit of a life of adventure, traveling the world (although not to the poles) and going through some extreme and interesting experiences. For this reason, I felt a bit of kinship with you as I read. I guess that speaks to your talent in telling your and Kathryn's story. Thanks again for writing this book and for sharing your experiences in this thread.

As I was reading your book it made me think of my brother's trip to McMurdo Station last year to do some surveying for new building construction down there. The photo below is the Air Force plane he rode into the station.

Thank you, glad you liked it, great photo!

[toomuchtalk]

Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

Steve, good to see you post again; I hope all is well!!!

thanks, yeah not bad...

[toomuchtalk]

Originally Posted by mtasquared

Thank you Steve! Reading this thread has snapped me out of the snarkiness invading my thoughts in this world of social media and political debate. Seeing your pictures of raw wilderness, and the old adverts, this 50 year old was returned again to the meaning of Rolex, and dear life itself: adventure.

I will not forget your story. God bless.

Thank you so much...

[toomuchtalk]

Originally Posted by LOWERCASE GUY

Wow, great thread. Every time I look at an Explorer II I will think of toomuchtalk. You give Ed Viesturs a run for his money. Kudos.

wow...

[toomuchtalk]

Originally Posted by KaVo8

Stumbled onto this thread a few days ago, ordered the book. Just got this in from Amazon...I can’t wait to dive into it.


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wow, hope you like it!

[GGGMT]

Just bought your book, Steve, and can’t wait to dig in! I also would note how well it matches with my GMT rootbeer.




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[Vinnee]

I was expecting to see some pictures

[Ntoz]

I was really hoping to see lot of pictures

[Doc Savage]

Originally Posted by Ntoz

I was really hoping to see lot of pictures

This thread is full of pictures - some really amazing ones. Go back and take a look, and you'll be glad you did.

[GGGMT]

Originally Posted by Ntoz

I was really hoping to see lot of pictures

It appears that you did not read the post, replete with pictures


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[triple.lindy]

WOW...All 52 pages in one sitting. An amazing journey to say the least!

Thank you Steve for sharing your life and watches with us! In the few hours of sitting here reading, my appreciation of life, loved ones, and watches has truly deepened. I'm looking forward to reading the book!

Thanks to everyone who has contributed to this thread over the years. It has been the best read on the forum yet.

[MrGoat]

Steve,

I don’t know you personally but I have been captivated by this thread and your journey. I’m ordering your book when I get off TRF. Maybe I will be lucky enough to run into you somewhere and get it signed.

Thanks again for bringing us all in to your life


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[GGGMT]

Originally Posted by MrGoat

Steve,

I don’t know you personally but I have been captivated by this thread and your journey. I’m ordering your book when I get off TRF. Maybe I will be lucky enough to run into you somewhere and get it signed.

Thanks again for bringing us all in to your life


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I bought Steves book 2 weeks ago and I’m in the middle of it. In addition to apparently being quite an explorer, this dude can write!!


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[chieftd]

Originally Posted by Doc Savage

Indeed sir, I did very much enjoy your book. It was bittersweet, and I found I was putting myself figuratively in your shoes several times throughout the read.

Although our lives have taken notably different paths, I have lived a bit of a life of adventure, traveling the world (although not to the poles) and going through some extreme and interesting experiences. For this reason, I felt a bit of kinship with you as I read. I guess that speaks to your talent in telling your and Kathryn's story. Thanks again for writing this book and for sharing your experiences in this thread.

As I was reading your book it made me think of my brother's trip to McMurdo Station last year to do some surveying for new building construction down there. The photo below is the Air Force plane he rode into the station.

Great photo. My current job is working for the USAF in Christchurch NZ supporting the Deep Freeze mission. I would have worked support for your brother’s mission last year. I’ve been here since Nov 2018, got 16 months left on my assignment. Cheers, Tim

[toomuchtalk]

Originally Posted by mtasquared

Thank you Steve! Reading this thread has snapped me out of the snarkiness invading my thoughts in this world of social media and political debate. Seeing your pictures of raw wilderness, and the old adverts, this 50 year old was returned again to the meaning of Rolex, and dear life itself: adventure.

I will not forget your story. God bless.

wow, thank you..

[toomuchtalk]

Originally Posted by GGGMT

Just bought your book, Steve, and can’t wait to dig in! I also would note how well it matches with my GMT rootbeer.




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[toomuchtalk]

Originally Posted by Ntoz

I was really hoping to see lot of pictures

Heres one for you. At the South Pole, was wearing a rolex GMT Master 2.

[toomuchtalk]

Originally Posted by GGGMT

I bought Steves book 2 weeks ago and I’m in the middle of it. In addition to apparently being quite an explorer, this dude can write!!


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[toomuchtalk]

Originally Posted by MrGoat

Steve,

I don’t know you personally but I have been captivated by this thread and your journey. I’m ordering your book when I get off TRF. Maybe I will be lucky enough to run into you somewhere and get it signed.

Thanks again for bringing us all in to your life


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Thank you, i can send you a signed one if you like...

[toomuchtalk]

Originally Posted by triple.lindy

WOW...All 52 pages in one sitting. An amazing journey to say the least!

Thank you Steve for sharing your life and watches with us! In the few hours of sitting here reading, my appreciation of life, loved ones, and watches has truly deepened. I'm looking forward to reading the book!

Thanks to everyone who has contributed to this thread over the years. It has been the best read on the forum yet.

Thank you, very humbling...

[toomuchtalk]

Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

Steve, good to see you post again; I hope all is well!!!

Thanks, yes, just been away for 3 days, first days off since March! Hope your well too....

[toomuchtalk]

Originally Posted by Doc Savage

This thread is full of pictures - some really amazing ones. Go back and take a look, and you'll be glad you did.

[MrGoat]

Originally Posted by toomuchtalk

Thank you, i can send you a signed one if you like...

That would be amazing! I’d be more than happy to zelle or PayPal you the book fee and the shipping cost plus whatever for your time.

I have a thing for signed copies of books.

Hopefully if Covid is over by 2021 we will be spending a month traveling through Europe so if it’s too much hassle to ship I can pick up a copy and possibly link up for a pint and get it signed then.


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