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dbelle7 · 24 December 2013, 06:43 AM

Hey everyone! Just checking in to say Merry, Merry Christmas...my internet was out for a WEEK.

Love that jewel box, Wes, so pretty!!

Art 1 · 24 December 2013, 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by dbelle7

Hey everyone! Just checking in to say Merry, Merry Christmas...my internet was out for a WEEK.

Love that jewel box, Wes, so pretty!!

Same to you d, Merry Christmas to you!

The Joker · 24 December 2013, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by dbelle7

Hey everyone! Just checking in to say Merry, Merry Christmas...my internet was out for a WEEK.

Love that jewel box, Wes, so pretty!!

Just wrapped it. Finally got myself a Sellotape dispenser for this year after always struggling to find the end.

Merry Christmas to you D.

FeelingTheBlues · 24 December 2013, 03:02 PM

Merry Christmas to you as well Dawna!

The Joker · 24 December 2013, 08:58 PM

He's on his way, just left the North Pole. I know how excited you get Carl, bet you won't sleep tonight.

The Joker · 24 December 2013, 08:59 PM

Oh the weather outside is frightful. Why can't we have a nice white Christmas, instead we have miserable rain and a howling wind.

SearChart · 24 December 2013, 09:41 PM

Same here Wes.

Lion · 24 December 2013, 09:48 PM

Merry Christmas to all my Special Friends here at the Girl's CoffeeShop.....has everyone been good Girls and Boys???

I've been doing some reading and catching up and you all have been very busy...busy...busy!!!

From buying Sports Cars(Wes, enjoy your new toy)to changing jobs(Bas, good for you and it will not be too long before you start Watch Repair School)and the Ladies out West fighting the Ice Storms and loss of power. Carl, keep learning in your present job and I really like you collection of Vintage watches...one of my "To Do List" items for 2014 is to have my Dad's(pride and joys)1957 Breitling Navitimer overhauled by one of the experts!!!

Everyone enjoy your Holiday with Families.....and don't eat too much!!!
Wes, I always enjoy your playing so another Holiday Song would be nice...Hint...Hint...Hint!!!

Take care to all.....Leo

SearChart · 24 December 2013, 10:12 PM

Merry christmas everyone

FeelingTheBlues · 24 December 2013, 10:28 PM

Thank you so much Leo, enjoy your holiday as well!

Wes, around here it's not raining. It's been snowing for the past few days and now the freezing cold is back.

Anisah · 25 December 2013, 12:20 AM

Hi Everyone,

I'm new to the forum, but I've been peaking in for months. I'm getting married in May and have been trying to decide on a watch for my fiancé. I thought it'd be easy, but it's definitely not! He currently wears a knock-off Tag and I know he'd like a nice one, but would never ask for it. I was thinking about a used Rolex GMT, Submariner or a Tag Heuer Carrera. I don't know a lot about watches, especially where to find secondhand ones. Any opinions, pictures or advice would be soooooo appreciated.

Happy Holidays

Anisah

The Joker · 25 December 2013, 03:45 AM

Hi Anisah, welcome to the forum.

The GMT and Sub are a fine choice, and personally a better choice than a modern Carrera. Modern GMT's and Sub's have a ceramic bezel, and the new black/blue GMT is particularly nice. But the older ones(5 years +) Aluminium bezel are still a good choice.

There are some great sellers here that have a rock solid reputation like DavidSW. Have a look in the Sales forum and the Buyers/Sellers "Who's Who". Drop them a PM and see what they have. You may see prices slightly cheaper on ebay, but I would avoid that. Good luck.

The Joker · 25 December 2013, 03:49 AM

Hi Leo, Merry Christmas

FeelingTheBlues · 25 December 2013, 03:54 AM

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Originally Posted by The Joker

Hi Anisah, welcome to the forum.

The GMT and Sub are a fine choice, and personally a better choice than a modern Carrera. Modern GMT's and Sub's have a ceramic bezel, and the new black/blue GMT is particularly nice. But the older ones(5 years +) Aluminium bezel are still a good choice.

There are some great sellers here that have a rock solid reputation like DavidSW. Have a look in the Sales forum and the Buyers/Sellers "Who's Who". Drop them a PM and see what they have. You may see prices slightly cheaper on ebay, but I would avoid that. Good luck.

Wes is spot-on with his post Anisah. While I quite like the Carrera myself the Submariner and GMT may be a tad more versatile given the absence of additional pushers and features on the dial. Speaking for myself I would recommend the GMT over the Submariner as I personally prefer it but you cannot really go wrong with either (even with the Carrera if your fiancé is really into chronographs, it sure is a nice model).

Sellers around here are the way to go if you want a nice watch at a good price. Ebay has a lot of wonderful sellers as well but in our small community here the reputation of our sellers is second to none, they are indeed wonderful and for a first expensive purchase it will give you an amazing experience.

Welcome to TRF, I hope you'll enjoy it and do hang around in the Coffeeshop, we have some fabulous ladies around here...and us guys aren't bad either...

Lisa · 25 December 2013, 01:58 PM

Welcome to the forums, Anisah. I agree with Carl and Wes - the GMT is my favorite sport Rolex model.

Merry Christmas, coffeeshop. I've got one kid to sleep and two more to go... we'd better hurry - the Norad Santa Tracker shows he's closing in on us before too much longer.

Hope everyone has a wonderful day! Love you guys!

FeelingTheBlues · 25 December 2013, 10:36 PM

Alright, ladies and gentlemen, it's officially the day!

Merry Christmas to all of you coffeeshoppers, I am ever so glad to have you as friends and cannot wish you enough good things for this holiday season and 2014. I love you all.

The Joker · 25 December 2013, 11:45 PM

Aww, thanks guys, I love everyone here as well. About to tuck into Xmas dinner then we have the Queens speech on TV. Hope everyone has a great day.

vitalsignsrn · 26 December 2013, 04:01 AM

Merry Christmas to everyone!

I have to keep it short and sweet. Hope I have internet service back soon as we had a treacherous ice storm 3 days ago that knocked out power and cable…:-(

We have power now and all are safe in my family. Toronto is slowly coming back to normal.

Hope Santa was good to everyone. :-) I got a car starter! Yea!! Now my butt won't hit cold leather anymore. hahaha

:-)

SearChart · 26 December 2013, 04:40 AM

You guys have power cables above ground?

dbelle7 · 27 December 2013, 05:27 AM

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Originally Posted by The Joker

Aww, thanks guys, I love everyone here as well. About to tuck into Xmas dinner then we have the Queens speech on TV. Hope everyone has a great day.

So what did the queen have to say?

I know I must be royalty...I keep waiting for someone to send me the papers and a crown.

dbelle7 · 27 December 2013, 05:27 AM

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Originally Posted by SearChart

You guys have power cables above ground?

absolutely barbaric, isn't it?

unsightly and the weather can totally mess everything up. I don't see totally underground utilities coming to our neck of the woods anytime soon.

The Joker · 27 December 2013, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by dbelle7

So what did the queen have to say?

I know I must be royalty...I keep waiting for someone to send me the papers and a crown.

She signed off by saying that she wishes to grant everyone in the coffeeshop honorary royal status, and she'll be sending all a crown and a corgi to look after. God bless you all.

kcmo · 27 December 2013, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by The Joker

She signed off by saying that she wishes to grant everyone in the coffeeshop honorary royal status, and she'll be sending all a crown and a corgi to look after. God bless you all.

I'd expect nothing less from her royal highness!

gmh1013 · 27 December 2013, 10:58 AM

Hope everybody had a great holiday! have not been feeling that well the past few weeks and hardly logged on ....have to catch up!

SearChart · 27 December 2013, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by dbelle7

absolutely barbaric, isn't it?

unsightly and the weather can totally mess everything up. I don't see totally underground utilities coming to our neck of the woods anytime soon.

Well I wouldn't say barbaric but it is certainly a bit old fashioned.
I'm glad we have all the cables underneath the streets and pavements, however if there is something wrong they have to open up the street and jam the traffic like there is no tomorrow.

Wes, did you go out shopping on Boxing day?

SearChart · 27 December 2013, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by gmh1013

Hope everybody had a great holiday! have not been feeling that well the past few weeks and hardly logged on ....have to catch up!

I'm sorry to hear that you haven't been feeling well, I hope that you had a wonderful christmas as well.

The Joker · 27 December 2013, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by SearChart

Well I wouldn't say barbaric but it is certainly a bit old fashioned.
I'm glad we have all the cables underneath the streets and pavements, however if there is something wrong they have to open up the street and jam the traffic like there is no tomorrow.

Wes, did you go out shopping on Boxing day?

Ha, no way. Shops are probably chaos, avoid that like the plague. Well hope you had a good xmas Bas. I'm off to the Kent coast today to visit some family and take my new car for a bit of a drive. Have a good one all.

gmh1013 · 28 December 2013, 03:32 AM

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Originally Posted by SearChart

I'm sorry to hear that you haven't been feeling well, I hope that you had a wonderful christmas as well.

Thanks....nothing new for me these days though

Lisa · 28 December 2013, 08:30 AM

Hope you're feeling better, Greg. How is your mom?

gmh1013 · 28 December 2013, 10:10 AM

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Hope you're feeling better, Greg. How is your mom?

Getting worse.....real fast ....she does not who I am anymore.... Dr. said she may have another year but its hard to say with Alzheimer's

24 December 2013, 03:02 PM	#23554
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	Merry Christmas to you as well Dawna! __________________ 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

24 December 2013, 09:48 PM	#23558
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	Merry Christmas to all my Special Friends here at the Girl's CoffeeShop.....has everyone been good Girls and Boys??? I've been doing some reading and catching up and you all have been very busy...busy...busy!!! From buying Sports Cars(Wes, enjoy your new toy)to changing jobs(Bas, good for you and it will not be too long before you start Watch Repair School)and the Ladies out West fighting the Ice Storms and loss of power. Carl, keep learning in your present job and I really like you collection of Vintage watches...one of my "To Do List" items for 2014 is to have my Dad's(pride and joys)1957 Breitling Navitimer overhauled by one of the experts!!! Everyone enjoy your Holiday with Families.....and don't eat too much!!! Wes, I always enjoy your playing so another Holiday Song would be nice...Hint...Hint...Hint!!! Take care to all.....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 December 2013, 10:28 PM	#23560
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	Thank you so much Leo, enjoy your holiday as well! Wes, around here it's not raining. It's been snowing for the past few days and now the freezing cold is back. __________________ 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

25 December 2013, 10:36 PM	#23566
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	Alright, ladies and gentlemen, it's officially the day! Merry Christmas to all of you coffeeshoppers, I am ever so glad to have you as friends and cannot wish you enough good things for this holiday season and 2014. I love you all. __________________ 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

24 December 2013, 06:43 AM	#23551
dbelle7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: wilderness Watch: Everose DD Posts: 1,400	Hey everyone! Just checking in to say Merry, Merry Christmas...my internet was out for a WEEK. Love that jewel box, Wes, so pretty!!

24 December 2013, 08:59 PM	#23556
The Joker "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Gotham Posts: 9,641	Oh the weather outside is frightful. Why can't we have a nice white Christmas, instead we have miserable rain and a howling wind.

25 December 2013, 12:20 AM	#23561
Anisah "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Ohio Posts: 1	Hi Everyone, I'm new to the forum, but I've been peaking in for months. I'm getting married in May and have been trying to decide on a watch for my fiancé. I thought it'd be easy, but it's definitely not! He currently wears a knock-off Tag and I know he'd like a nice one, but would never ask for it. I was thinking about a used Rolex GMT, Submariner or a Tag Heuer Carrera. I don't know a lot about watches, especially where to find secondhand ones. Any opinions, pictures or advice would be soooooo appreciated. Happy Holidays Anisah

25 December 2013, 03:45 AM	#23562
The Joker "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Gotham Posts: 9,641	Hi Anisah, welcome to the forum. The GMT and Sub are a fine choice, and personally a better choice than a modern Carrera. Modern GMT's and Sub's have a ceramic bezel, and the new black/blue GMT is particularly nice. But the older ones(5 years +) Aluminium bezel are still a good choice. There are some great sellers here that have a rock solid reputation like DavidSW. Have a look in the Sales forum and the Buyers/Sellers "Who's Who". Drop them a PM and see what they have. You may see prices slightly cheaper on ebay, but I would avoid that. Good luck.

25 December 2013, 03:49 AM	#23563
The Joker "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Gotham Posts: 9,641	Hi Leo, Merry Christmas

25 December 2013, 01:58 PM	#23565
Lisa "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: oklahoma city Posts: 15,741	Welcome to the forums, Anisah. I agree with Carl and Wes - the GMT is my favorite sport Rolex model. Merry Christmas, coffeeshop. I've got one kid to sleep and two more to go... we'd better hurry - the Norad Santa Tracker shows he's closing in on us before too much longer. Hope everyone has a wonderful day! Love you guys!

25 December 2013, 11:45 PM	#23567
The Joker "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Gotham Posts: 9,641	Aww, thanks guys, I love everyone here as well. About to tuck into Xmas dinner then we have the Queens speech on TV. Hope everyone has a great day.

26 December 2013, 04:01 AM	#23568
vitalsignsrn "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Judy Location: Ontario Watch: 116234 - 14060M Posts: 4,607	Merry Christmas to everyone! I have to keep it short and sweet. Hope I have internet service back soon as we had a treacherous ice storm 3 days ago that knocked out power and cable…:-( We have power now and all are safe in my family. Toronto is slowly coming back to normal. Hope Santa was good to everyone. :-) I got a car starter! Yea!! Now my butt won't hit cold leather anymore. hahaha :-)

27 December 2013, 10:58 AM	#23574
gmh1013 Banned Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: greg Location: Tempe AZ Watch: GMT Posts: 5,702	Hope everybody had a great holiday! have not been feeling that well the past few weeks and hardly logged on ....have to catch up!

28 December 2013, 08:30 AM	#23579
Lisa "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: oklahoma city Posts: 15,741	Hope you're feeling better, Greg. How is your mom?

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