jonthebhoy

Very sad but I would take issue with the world's most famous race being the Kentucky Derby...........I would say it's THE Derby, followed by the Prix de l'Arc followed by maybe the Melbourne Cup. JTB

Happy Birthday guys. The beers on you? JTB

Simple - Pam 111h

Neil as far as Korgi’s concerned – Everybody’s Gotta Learn Sometime. JTB

I’d be worried they did it all wrong. If I ever consider this I’d send my watch to the Anti Reflective Solaria Engineers at the University of Paisley. JTB

I have this watch and it came from Josh. I won it in a board raffle on the old RWG. It performs well and of course it carries all the flaws that the guys above have mentioned but, save for a little blemish on one of the centre links, it looks as good on the wrist as in that photograph. I would still go with the old 7750 movement over the newer and modified movements as a higher than acceptible percentage of these carry problems. JTB

Is RYA going? JTB

Being Scottish Being Scottish is about driving in a German car to an Irish pub for a Belgian beer, then travelling home, grabbing an Indian curry or a Turkish kebab on the way, to sit on Swedish furniture and watch an American show on a Japanese TV. And the most Scottish thing of all? Suspicion of all things foreign! Only in Scotland can a pizza get to your house faster than an ambulance. Only in Scotland do supermarkets make sick people walk all the way to the back of the shop to get their prescriptions while healthy people can buy cigarettes at the front. Only in Scotland do people order double cheeseburgers, large fries and a DIET coke. Only in Scotland do banks leave both doors open and chain the pens to the counters. Only in Scotland do we leave cars worth thousands of pounds on the drive and lock our junk and cheap lawn mower in the garage. Only in Scotland are there disabled parking places in front of a skating rink. NOT TO MENTION.. 3 Scots die each year testing if a 9v battery works on their tongue. 142 Scots were injured in 1999 by not removing all pins from new shirts. 58 Scots are injured each year by using sharp knives instead of screwdrivers. 31 Scots have died since 1996 by watering their Christmas tree while the fairy lights were plugged in. 19 Scots have died in the last 3 years believing that Christmas decorations were chocolate. Scottish Hospitals reported 4 broken arms last year after Xmas cracker-pulling accidents. 18 Scots had serious burns in 2000 trying on a new jumper with a lit cigarette in their mouth. A massive 543 Scots were admitted to A&E in the last two years after trying to open bottles of beer with their teeth. 5 Scots were injured last year in accidents involving out-of-control Scalextric cars. and finally... In the year 2000 eight Scots were admitted to hospital with fractured skulls incurred whilst throwing up into the toilet. SCOTLAND - You've got to Love it !

You have passed the first test - you have admitted your addiction...............now go and BUY BUY BUY!!! JTB

My pam 111 (old movement) on brown leather gets most wear as it goes with anything don't you know. I must rotate them more often though. JTB

They're not the worst, especially them Meistertauchers! JTB

Aye laddie I'll swallow a couple of paracetamol to that. JTB

Your more of a Geoffrey Boycott Alan. Staying at the crease playing the percentafges and eventually getting there. Every shot quality (man what the poms would have given for a Geofrey). One of my strongest allies and friends on RWG. I thank you sir. JTB

Sincere thanks Mike. As I said previously it started with the watches for me but very quickly it became more about friendships and to be honest there are numerous people on here who leave me standing when it comes to watch talk. It's not my principle reason for being here anymore. Don't get me wrong - I still get a buzz from all that is going on with reps and their development, however it's the banter that makes it fun. Cheers to you and all my other chums. I'm privilaged. JTB PS - I must give a special mention to Kenberg. I think we were "freshers" around the same time back when and I've always held him in the highest regard. I might not still be active on the forum were it not for him. Here's tae ye Ken! And here's a wee bit o Burns tae sign off with: Here's a bottle and an honest man! What wad ye wish for mair, man? Wha kens, before his life may end, What his share may be o' care, man? Then catch the moments as they fly, And use them as ye ought, man. Believe me happiness is shy, And comes not aye when sought, man!

Make sure it's Oirish my friend! JTB

Actually I'm about an hour away from awe......................Loch Awe to be precise: Many thanks for your kind words ed. JTB

Go on then...........enlighten me!

Hey, don't be dispondent. We laughed....................eventually!

This is arguably the single most important issue on RWG at the moment and Pugwash was right to raise it. No rules have been broken and no animals were hurt in so doing. Furthermore he had the good grace to seek the opinions of his fellow members in that opening post. He should be applauded not condemned. JTB

Thank you Don, my fellow Who fanatic. JTB

I have a large glass of malt whisky in my hand and I toast all my long suffering friends on RWG. I'm here for the fun of it and the camaraderie - watches are a pleasant distraction - nothing more. JTB

I thank you one and all. I'd like also to thank my parents, my brother and sisters, my wife, my dog, snall furry animals in general, and everyone else who loves me.....*sniffle, sniffle* Seriously though...........it was much more fun second time around.

This one's for Robi......................TT you're a cheat..............but I like ya!

TIMING!

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