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JohnBaker3 · 22 October 2018, 01:17 AM

Hey Guys:

Another year has rolled around and the old surfer is still hangin' around!

Some of our best surf this year was linked to some major hurricanes that did severe damage, especially over in Florida...

Our problems are minor compared to the devastation there in the panhandle area...

Everyone be safe, and let's make it to the new year in better shape....

SG56 · 22 October 2018, 02:01 AM

An awesome story!!

Cheers to you and Tom Selleck :D and to many years to come!

jonnyz1245 · 22 October 2018, 02:23 AM

Cool story and glad you made it!! Enjoy each day

Ballzzz · 22 October 2018, 02:36 AM

Keep on surfin pal!

jeffgo888 · 22 October 2018, 03:22 AM

amazing!!!

waterman1 · 22 October 2018, 03:42 AM

John, what an amazing story. I remember reading it a while back. My sea dweller on a nato strap has been with me surfing in many countries and in all kinds of conditions, but nothing like your adventure! Stay stoked stay young.

Speedbird-1 · 22 October 2018, 04:12 AM

"They thought they were being invaded by aliens," Baker said.
This made my wife and I laugh out loud!!

Glad you made it buddy.

SLS · 22 October 2018, 04:21 AM

Amazing story, thanks for sharing that!

faaaaaaaasterrrrr · 22 October 2018, 04:37 AM

This is possibly the best TRF post I’ve read. Thank you for sharing your amazing story!

t65tampa · 22 October 2018, 05:04 AM

Cool story! Thanks for sharing.

Terrakot · 22 October 2018, 05:29 AM

Thanks for your story and updates!

KBM · 22 October 2018, 05:47 AM

This story just gets better by the year. Cheers, John.

SVH · 22 October 2018, 09:45 AM

Wow, I just read the original posts, thank you so much for sharing your amazing story.

Swashplate · 22 October 2018, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by JohnBaker3

Hey Guys:

Thanks for all the nice comments; seems like all the GMT people are coming out of the woodwork on this one !

I didn't post this pic with the first set; I was afraid it would scare everyone away! This is what you look like after 14 hours in the water....

Heck I have looked worse after a night out at the bars. Incredible story, it doesn't matter what your motivation is as long as it works and is positive. Thank you for sharing!

And to think I was just going to give my son my rolex (probably). Now he can work for it and learn how tough one can be when the situation presents itself.

doubleclass · 22 October 2018, 10:22 AM

What an amazing story!

Greg5512 · 22 October 2018, 11:21 AM

Awesome story and what more can one say but wow! Damned impressive and talk about earning your Rolex! What a great story!

watchmework · 22 October 2018, 11:31 AM

Wow what a story.

Congrats on the GMT!

Mick8moses · 22 October 2018, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnBaker3

Hey Guys:

Next Thursday is the 5th Anniversary of "the event". I thought I would do something special to celebrate my good fortune.

First of all, I think I will wake up Les Huddleston at 2:15 AM...he's the guy who DIDN'T shoot me when I woke him up that fateful morning...

Secondly, I wanted to mark the date for posterity for whoever ends up with my watch when I finally do kick the bucket....

I'm not a big fan of engraving Rolex caseback's, but this date is EXTRA special IMHO.

So, to thank Tome Selleck for his input, I used the name of the 1983 episode from Magnum P.I. ........ "Home From The Sea"......

The date is pretty straight forward: 10-23-2009

So I found a jeweler that specialized in engraving and had lots of previous examples to prove his worth; he got it back in just 3 days, and the results are very nice.

If you ever find yourself in a real jam, use your head, don't panic, and get yourself out of the mess. Then go out and buy a nice vintage Rolex to celebrate.

It worked for me!

I was going to suggest the same thing!
Great story!

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m j b · 23 October 2018, 12:44 AM

Thanks for sharing, John. Happy to read that you're still out there paddling...

uansari1 · 23 October 2018, 01:06 AM

Kudos to you! That’s an amazing story and not something that 99% of us can truly comprehend. Glad you made it back safe!

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VicLeChic · 23 October 2018, 01:19 AM

Some story! Thanks for sharing it with us. I hope Rolex read this, recognise your courage and treat you with another GMT Pepsi (126710). You deserve it.

Camel · 23 October 2018, 08:23 PM

Happy anniversary John. Glad you're still at it !

JohnBaker3 · 15 October 2019, 10:49 PM

Hey Guys:

It is now the 10th anniversay of "the trip to the oil rig" !

Unfortunately, CBS has taken down the video from my link and you will have to use your imagination as to what was said.

Bottom line is that life is good, make the best of any situation, and if you can fit a watch into the picture, it's even better!

Be safe,

Number3 · 15 October 2019, 11:50 PM

Glad to hear you’re still well John. Keep surfing.

Gold Crown · 15 October 2019, 11:55 PM

Great story.

coffeebreak · 16 October 2019, 12:17 AM

One of the best watch stories I’ve ever read! Cheers!!

Norbert · 16 October 2019, 12:38 AM

Thanks for sharing!

bonatto · 16 October 2019, 12:42 AM

Inspirational

GONZO2LR · 16 October 2019, 12:55 AM

i just found this and thank you for sharing...10 years is coming up...
Magnum PI was one of my favorite shows and that episode was one of his best. And i remember it. Your story would make a great movie.
i love the water, i have a jetski, i swim okay...but float better, i always tell people, i cant swim that great but i can float like a log....
you are an inspiration to me and im sure to all that read your story.
wear your Rolex everyday...

Pongster · 16 October 2019, 12:56 AM

Glad to know this one saves lives

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22 October 2018, 02:01 AM	#182
SG56 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Tampa Watch: SD4K Posts: 2,674	An awesome story!! Cheers to you and Tom Selleck :D and to many years to come! __________________ Sea-Dweller 116600 - the manly one GMT II 16710 - the manly one Daytona 116500 - the manly-womanly one Yacht-Master 268622 - the chick version Speedy Mitsukoshi <3 Tag Heuer Aquaracer WAF141C.BA0824 - the chick version Thank you logan5tx!!! Have to link it. Too long for the signature. https://www.rolexforums.com/showpost...0&postcount=14

22 October 2018, 02:36 AM	#184
Ballzzz 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: NY Posts: 2,513	Keep on surfin pal! __________________ Any intelligent fool can make things bigger, more complex, and more violent. It takes a touch of genius and a lot of courage to move in the opposite direction. - Albert Einstein

22 October 2018, 03:22 AM	#185
jeffgo888 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Jeff Location: CA Watch: me disappear into Posts: 1,930	amazing!!! __________________ * Be inner, be peaceful *

22 October 2018, 04:21 AM	#188
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	Amazing story, thanks for sharing that! __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

22 October 2018, 05:04 AM	#190
t65tampa "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,241	Cool story! Thanks for sharing. __________________ t65tampa

22 October 2018, 02:23 AM	#183
jonnyz1245 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Earth Posts: 2,324	Cool story and glad you made it!! Enjoy each day

22 October 2018, 03:42 AM	#186
waterman1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: USA Posts: 889	John, what an amazing story. I remember reading it a while back. My sea dweller on a nato strap has been with me surfing in many countries and in all kinds of conditions, but nothing like your adventure! Stay stoked stay young.

22 October 2018, 04:12 AM	#187
Speedbird-1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Steve. Location: UK Posts: 6,428	"They thought they were being invaded by aliens," Baker said. This made my wife and I laugh out loud!! Glad you made it buddy.

22 October 2018, 04:37 AM	#189
faaaaaaaasterrrrr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: United States Watch: Another One? Posts: 246	This is possibly the best TRF post I’ve read. Thank you for sharing your amazing story!

22 October 2018, 05:29 AM	#191
Terrakot "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Italy-Russia Watch: Rolex LVc/BLNR Posts: 670	Thanks for your story and updates! __________________ Ta-dah! "The best things in life aren't things"

22 October 2018, 05:47 AM	#192
KBM 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: K. Location: 780 Posts: 10,451	This story just gets better by the year. Cheers, John.

22 October 2018, 09:45 AM	#193
SVH "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Canada Watch: GMT 16750 Posts: 87	Wow, I just read the original posts, thank you so much for sharing your amazing story.

22 October 2018, 10:22 AM	#195
doubleclass Banned Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: usa Posts: 112	What an amazing story!

22 October 2018, 11:21 AM	#196
Greg5512 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Real Name: Greg Location: Rhode Island Watch: Tudor Big Block Posts: 527	Awesome story and what more can one say but wow! Damned impressive and talk about earning your Rolex! What a great story!

22 October 2018, 11:31 AM	#197
watchmework "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: DC Watch: 126710BLRO, 116600 Posts: 7,869	Wow what a story. Congrats on the GMT!

23 October 2018, 12:44 AM	#199
m j b "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Michael Location: RTP, NC, USA Watch: ♕& Ω Posts: 5,208	Thanks for sharing, John. Happy to read that you're still out there paddling... __________________ Enjoy life - it has an expiration date. Disclaimer: Please note that the avatar is not an accurate representation of how I look. The camera adds 10 pounds...

23 October 2018, 01:06 AM	#200
uansari1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Doha, Qatar Watch: Polar 16570 Posts: 535	Kudos to you! That’s an amazing story and not something that 99% of us can truly comprehend. Glad you made it back safe! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Explorer II 16570 Polar (3186) GMT Master II 116710LN GMT Master II 126710BLRO (jubilee) Explorer 124270 Omega Seamaster GMT 50th Anniversary

23 October 2018, 01:19 AM	#201
VicLeChic Banned Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Victor Location: Spain Watch: YM 116622 - SD43 Posts: 2,598	Some story! Thanks for sharing it with us. I hope Rolex read this, recognise your courage and treat you with another GMT Pepsi (126710). You deserve it.

23 October 2018, 08:23 PM	#202
Camel "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: Willem Location: Pretoria RSA Watch: ROLEXROLEXROLEX Posts: 1,072	Happy anniversary John. Glad you're still at it ! __________________ Rolex Datejust II WG/SS Blue 116334 "8368xxxx" Rolex Sea-Dweller SD43 126600 "94A6xxxx" Rolex Deepsea Sea-Dweller 116660 "V84xxxx" Rolex Deepsea D-Blue Horizon 116660 "3170xxxx" Rolex Explorer II Polar 16570 "T20xxxx" Rolex Explorer II Black 216570 "G53xxxx" Rolex GMT-Master II 16710 "P32xxxx" Rolex GMT-Master II Ceramic 116710LN "V97xxxx" Rolex Submariner 16610 "Z61xxxx" Rolex Submariner Ceramic 116610LN "G79xxxx"

15 October 2019, 11:50 PM	#204
Number3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: London Watch: 114060LB Posts: 3,973	Glad to hear you’re still well John. Keep surfing.

15 October 2019, 11:55 PM	#205
Gold Crown Banned Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Ross Location: Chicago Area Watch: 6265 18K Daytona Posts: 928	Great story.

16 October 2019, 12:17 AM	#206
coffeebreak "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Philippines Posts: 457	One of the best watch stories I’ve ever read! Cheers!!

16 October 2019, 12:38 AM	#207
Norbert "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Houston, Texas US Posts: 502	Thanks for sharing!

16 October 2019, 12:42 AM	#208
bonatto "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: UK/EU Posts: 222	Inspirational

16 October 2019, 12:55 AM	#209
GONZO2LR "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Real Name: Luis Location: Texas Watch: SS Submariner Date Posts: 1,383	i just found this and thank you for sharing...10 years is coming up... Magnum PI was one of my favorite shows and that episode was one of his best. And i remember it. Your story would make a great movie. i love the water, i have a jetski, i swim okay...but float better, i always tell people, i cant swim that great but i can float like a log.... you are an inspiration to me and im sure to all that read your story. wear your Rolex everyday...

16 October 2019, 12:56 AM	#210
Pongster "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Marikina Posts: 2,561	How A GMT Pepsi Helped Save My Life Glad to know this one saves lives Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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