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Hello Soul Rebel - Welcome

Hey V - Know what I say [censored] THEM / HIM OR WHOEVER IT WAS

All sorted - Glad to have you back up and running THW.

Welcome bvc - I'm from London too (Fulham) & a Chelsea supporter. I now live in Hampshire, but commute in. Start saving hard mate, coz you're going to need plenty of money

That's a proper shame mate, but at least it speaks volumes for your own integrity.

Congrats LR

I think that they starred as extra's in "The Hill's Have Eyes"

Mate it is us Brits that have to have the sense of humour because we continue to sustain their lifestyle. I have 12 years under my belt as an ex squaddie, but my monarchist days are long behind me. I posted this because I too saw the humour and it made me laugh even more the thought of Gordon Brown being Prime Minister of anywhere else. He hasn't even started here yet. 8 more years and I am out of this [censored] hole. Will be self supporting and living the dream in Tenerife.

Subject: Message from the Queen To the citizens of the United States of America from Her Sovereign Majesty Queen Elizabeth? II In light of your failure in recent years to nominate competent candidates for President of the USA and thus to govern yourselves, we hereby give notice of the revocation of your independence, effective immediately. (You should look up 'revocation' in the Oxford English Dictionary.) Her Sovereign Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will resume monarchical duties over all states, commonwealths, and territories (except Kansas, which she does not fancy). Your new Prime Minister, Gordon Brown, will appoint a Governor for America without the need for further elections. Congress and the Senate will be disbanded. A questionnaire may be circulated next year to determine whether any of you noticed. To aid in the transition to a British Crown dependency, the following rules are introduced with immediate effect: ----------------------- 1. The letter 'U' will be reinstated in words such as 'colour,'favour,' 'labour' and 'neighbour.' Likewise, you will learn to spell 'doughnut' without skipping half the letters, and the suffix '-ize' will be replaced by the suffix '-'ise.'Generally, you will be expected to raise your vocabulary to acceptable levels. (look up 'vocabulary'). ------------------------ 2. Using the same twenty-seven words interspersed with filler noises such as ''like' and 'you know' is an unacceptable and inefficient form of communication. There is no such thing as U.S .English. We will let Microsoft know on your behalf. The Microsoft spell-checker will be adjusted to take into account the reinstated letter 'u'' and the elimination of '-ize.' ------------------- 3. July 4th will no longer be celebrated as a holiday. ----------------- 4.You will learn to resolve personal issues without using guns, lawyers, or therapists. The fact that you need so many lawyers and therapists shows that you're not quite ready to be independent. Guns should only be used for shooting grouse. If you can't sort things out without suing someone or speaking to a therapist, then you're not ready to shoot grouse. ---------------------- 5. Therefore, you will no longer be allowed to own or carry anything more dangerous than a vegetable peeler. Although a permit will be required if you wish to carry a vegetable peeler in public. ---------------------- 6. All intersections will be replaced with roundabouts, and you will start driving on the left side with immediate effect. At the same time, you will go metric with immediate effect and without the benefit of conversion tables. Both roundabouts and metrication will help you understand the British sense of humour. -------------------- 7. The former USA will adopt UK prices on petrol (which you have been calling gasoline) of roughly $10/US gallon. Get used to it. ------------------- 8. You will learn to make real chips. Those things you call French fries are not real chips, and those things you insist on calling potato chips are properly called crisps. Real chips are thick cut, fried in animal fat, and dressed not with catsup but with vinegar. ------------------- 9. The cold, tasteless stuff you insist on calling beer is not actually beer at all. Henceforth, only proper British Bitter will be referred to as beer, and European brews of known and accepted provenance will be referred to as Lager. South African beer is also acceptable, as they are pound for pound the greatest sporting nation on earth and it can only be due to the beer. They are also part of the British Commonwealth - see what it did for them. American brands will be referred to as Near-Frozen Gnat's Urine, so that all can be sold without risk of further confusion. --------------------- 10. Hollywood will be required occasionally to cast English actors as good guys. Hollywood will also be required to cast English actors to play English characters. Watching Andie Macdowell attempt English dialogue in Four Weddings and a Funeral was an experience akin to having one's ears removed with a cheese grater. --------------------- 11. You will cease playing American football. There is only one kind of proper football; you call it soccer. Those of you brave enough will, in time, be allowed to play rugby (which has some similarities to American football, but does not involve stopping for a rest every twenty seconds or wearing full kevlar body armour like a bunch of nancies). --------------------- 12. Further, you will stop playing baseball. It is not reasonable to host an event called the World Series for a game which is not played outside of America. Since only 2.1% of you are aware there is a world beyond your borders, your error is understandable. You will learn cricket, and we will let you face the South Africans first to take the sting out of their deliveries. -------------------- 13. You must tell us who killed JFK. It's been driving us mad. ----------------- 14. An internal revenue agent (i.e. tax collector) from Her Majesty's Government will be with you shortly to ensure the acquisition of all monies due (backdated to 1776). --------------- 15. Daily Tea Time begins promptly at 4 p.m. with proper cups, with saucers, and never mugs, with high quality biscuits (cookies) and cakes; plus strawberries (with cream) when in season. God Save the Queen! PS:Only share this with friends who have a good sense of humour (NOT humor)!

That is sweet Raymond - You certainly know how to put them together (with a little help from your friends). Your photo's are sensational BTW. When you tire of it, I know a very nice 113 that would love for a 111 companion -

That looks the nuts Andy. That was my first foray into the rep world, and I truly loved that watch but you know the history and why I couldn't bear to wear it. I am glad that it is still going strong, it's definitely built to last and couldn't have gone to a more genuine fella. No need to tell you to wear it well, because I see that you already are.

Papers? Box? Unless he carried those with him to Disney as well and offered them as part of the deal, it seems that it might well have been a rep'. Even so, I think you definitely are a better person for not giving into temptation. I guess that it would cross anyone's mind, even if only for a nano second, but doing the right thing will allow you to enjoy the rest of your trip without having to look over your shoulder. Everywhere there is camera'd up so if it was genuine, you may even have been on America's Most Wanted :p

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That is a sweet combo mate. Thanks for sharing.

Thanks Ubiuitous. I actually spoke to Chris at Eurotimez yesterday and he said he didn't think they came with white face. I just saw the Ex2 and Ex (both) in black and I thought they looked the nutz, so I wanted to try and get a pertner for my gen White Ex2. I'll check out the Air King though - Thanks for the advice.

Looking for Looking for Looking for one with a white face............... If they exist ??

Did you happen to notice what type of watch he was wearing :p

Jim - Do you live in a cave mate? There seems to be an echo in your messages :p

Probably what I got Andy - If you're in the same job that I was - LSGC (Long Service & Good Conduct Medal) a shitty pension and lot's of war stories to share at reunions. Or do as I done and nick your issued G1098 CWC watch ( I think it stands for Cabot Watch Company) Mine is now over 27 years old still keeps good time - I would rather have the Hamilton though. So if you are looking for a trade siesta181 I'm your man :o lol

That's a bit steep Ice - I think that Moze has gone to some lengths to explain where he was coming from and personally whether you agree or not, don't see any arrogance in his tone. I think he simply wanted to share a tale with his comrades on here. Which after all is what brings us all here from time to time. I always remember a good lesson a former manager taught me. When you are [censored] off and need top respond in writing, write out precisely what you want to say, pulling no punches. Then delete and think about whether those insults really need to be placed in a public arena where they can't easily be taken back.

Hehehehehe - I can see it from all angles now. - Hail to the Emperor. I can see the humour and the tragedy in the failure to recognise a fake (or not) DJ. No big deal in the grand scheme and a funny story to tell your mates - as long as you have told them that your watch(es) are reps. Otherwise, it's one for consignment to the back of the mind.

Jam - I may well have mine coming up for sale. That is if ever I get it back from TomHighway :D On the strength of a Black PO rep that I bought from Fireman_Fred. http://www.rwg.cc/members/index.php?act=fi...&pid=483505 Same model as this (2201.51.00) but on leather. I have just bought the gen but on steel like in the attachment. If I ever get mine back from TomHighway, I will post some pics of it. The crown was loose so I have asked TomHighway to fix it for me. Other than the small problem, it is sublime. Let me know if you can't find what you are looking for and perhaps I can help you out. BTW - Where are you - UK?

http://www.eurotimez.com/ - Chris (Chris is not EU based, but can forward to his EU distributor who will forward to you so that Customs isn't really a problem). Chis is very very good and I am just about to contact him about another Rolex that I am interested in. His QC comes as part of the price and he is absolutely spot on to deal with. Some of the links below may give you a reasonable starting point. I believe that they are all UK based. Some you can contact via their own web pages and their e-mail link from there, but all can be PM'd from here. They are tried and trusted and their reviews can be found on the last link. http://www.ptswiss.com/ - PT ( NO prices so you have to email or PM questions to him). http://www.rwg.cc/members/index.php?showforum=63 - Narikaa http://www.rwg.cc/members/index.php?showforum=170 - Homer http://www.rwg.cc/members/index.php?showforum=207 - TomHighway (Tom has a good rep' came from TRC but has gone to ground of late - with my PO!! But I'm not too worried given his long standing reputation). http://www.rwg.cc/members/index.php?showforum=105 Hope this helps

I suspect that the yanks may have a variation of the theme that goes, "Don't know your A S S from your elbow" Strange though as a donkey has two long ears, four legs and a horsey face. So where the confusion crops up escapes me. Perhaps the smell? But why would you go around sniffing donkeys?? For those that don't know their a r s e from their elbow, I will patiently explain. Your a r s e is not the sharp, pointy one. And for those of you still confused a little quiz http://www.zegelin.com/love_files/ArseorElbow.htm BTW - Spot on TeeJay - That was in essence the point I was trying to make.

Hi, and Welcome There are at least two UK based and another EU based I can only add - Read, read, read (Granny sucking eggs - But that is what the search bar is for and you will find so many more will be willing to help you if you do some work yourself. That way you will learn some more and the end result when that package drops through the door, will be so much more satisfying because you will not, or at least should not have any let downs).