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greg_r

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  1. RWG1 Refugee Thread

    in The looney bin

    Posted

    First of all, all members are welcome here, also all the people from RWG1. You have the bin for bisarre stuff, but there are things we cannot allow here that is posted on RWG1. If RWG1 stays down permanently, we'll see if we can find a permanent solution for the refugees ;)

    Not going to put anybody hopes out, but I am afraid that when it says the account has suspended, it is not a technical problem. There can be several reasons for this, but from what I have read, there have been many error messages that the CPU has been exceeded. Very common problem on a shared server. Maybe the hosting guys got tired of RWG1 using all the CPU on a shared server and hogging the resources so that none of the other sites on the server and closed the account? Or could it be that some of the content (not talking about wathces here, but maybe porn, pics, etc) was something that was in violation with the ISP's TOS?

    Thanks for the welcome - much appreciated. My guess is that we were using far too much bandwidth. Maybe this can be sorted out with an upgrade of the hosting plan, maybe not - time will tell. Either way, I think I can speak for all of the guys when I say that we're glad rwg.cc is here :)

  2. RWG1 Refugee Thread

    in The looney bin

    Posted

    GUYS!!!!

    I am so happy you are all here! Greg, I think it will all get worked out (again). We had a bad one back in June or around there and it was down for a few weeks. But Dems said that an anonymous donor paid up the hosting fees through January of 09 so I don't think that is it.

    Thanks, John - good to find you here, mate.

  4. RWG1 Refugee Thread

    in The looney bin

    Posted

    Nah, I don't think there is ill will here towards RWG1. That stuff was all a long time ago and nobody takes RWG1 seriously anyways - it is the Animal House of the rep forums. Just a fun place.

    I know it is paid up till the end of the year - so it must be a technical problem. I imagine JB will talk to Blade and it will be up again. But I would like to seriously see about having him turn over the reigns to someone else. I would be willing to pony up some bucks for it to survive. And it won't take much of anyone's time - it runs by itself right now anyway. If it were on good software and a better server, it would be relatively problem free (I think - really don't know about this stuff).

    going to pick up the pizza now - back in 30

    As I've said before - if bucks is all it takes, I'll be glad to contribute, too.

  6. Watch Measurements

    in The Panerai Area

    Posted

    A 111h wears pretty big - it's a LOT bigger than the Rollie (I have a day/date too, and it feels tiny). It's really just down to what feels comfortable to you - so long as you're not 12 years old, it shouldn't _look_ too big - whether it _feels_ too big is really just down to personal preference.

    Personally, my 111h is my most-worn watch. Love it. :wub:

    pam111w.jpg

  8. My Next Life

    in The looney bin

    Posted · Edited by greg_r

    There's another way of looking as this:

    You start off dead. Enjoy the peace as it's the last you're going to get.

    You wake up in a Nursing home. You pee yourself several times a day.

    You gradually get to where you stop peeing yourself so you get kicked out.

    You spend several years wishing you'd paid more into your retirement fund.

    The gold watch you are given on your first day at work is Chinese.

    You work 35-40 years or so, earning less money each year.

    Your kids change from adults back into teenagers, with all the whining that ensues.

    You finally become young enough to get back into school and are promptly beaten up by the school bully.

    You have to learn algebra. Again.

    You start peeing yourself. Again.

    You spend 9 months floating in comfort, true, but the noise of stomach rumbling and farting keeps you awake

    You finish off as "are you finished already?"

    :D

  13. Quartz version of higher end Reps ?

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    I have be plagued with automatic movement problems and am now considering a Quartz version with Mineral Crystal as an inexpensive reliable alternative. Some of the higher end Reps makers are now offering a Quartz version with the the same case and bracelet/ strap as the higher end but replacing the automovement with a quartz movement and sometimes replacing the saphire glass with a mineral crystal and making the rep 1/2 price. If I choose the 14 day shipping it is free. The Reps in question are the Oris Coste and the Graham Chronofighter. I don't care if the second hand is not smooth moving like on a 28 K beat watch. I want it to be reliable and I like the fact I don't have to wind it. ANy comments ?

    I have a quartz AP ROO, which is a stunning looking watch and looks like real quality. Cost me under $100 and certainly beats the hell out of worrying about 7750 secs@12 problems. I still like my automatics, but quartz is very tempting for some of the more complex chronos...

  22. Help TRIAS

    in Introduction/Rules/Support

    Posted

    trias1iy3.jpg

    please, i'd like to know more about this watch.

    to buy it

    They're yet another of those companies who buy inexpensive Chinese-built replica watches, put their own name on them and sell them as their own designs at higher prices than you'd pay for a rep.

    Don't bother - you can pick up several skeleton designs from most of the better rep dealers. You'll probably wind up paying less for 'em too.

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