I have a gen PAM and my ultimate watch is one of PP grand complications. I'll get one someday.
I like both immensely.
I would however take issue with the fact that PP have the best reps. I've seen none worth of the brand.
I wonder if this recession/depression will have a profound impact on the US psyche.
One in 12 people are now out of work and the number is rising. Massive foreclosures are leading to tent cities sprouting up. Soup kitchens are being stretched. Businesses are failing daily and people are being let go in all industries.
The US provides a very narrow safety net for the unemployed and it doesn't last a long time. There is no adequate health care coverage for those that are in this huge financial dificulty.
In the states recently I was watching the tales of poor people on the news. People were getting fired for being 30 minutes late for work or for drinking soda on the job. These people were fired so avoid paying any compensation. Gross missconduct means no redundancy payout. Being fired also means no assistance from the state.
True capitalism is very harsh. It is impossible for everyone to be rich. You can't have a nation of millionaires (ignoring inflation) someone has to peel the potatoes and clean the toilets. Pretending that everyone can get ahead if they just work hard is bull. Only come can. America and Europe has imported crap purchased on credit for the last decade. Now this is drying up the natural order of capitalism is returning.
Do you think Americans will reach out to those in their own country who are in need through no fault of their own? I think they'll have to. How the'll sell the message without it being called communism/socialism/marxism I don't know, but I can't see the richest nation on earth being so dispassionate they'd let this pain continue without intervention.
Yup.
I have to say, the assistant was smart. She really new her stuff and was more than happy to share her knowledge and time. The only reason I didn't purchase was the exchange rate.
She also let me play with the JLC Tourby.
These threads are great. I've had a UNMD on my list for a wee while.
Last week in Vegas I tried a couple on and fell in love with the burgundy faced version with the steel strap. The assistant couldn't be more helpful and offered me it at a large discount. Unfortunately due to the way the
Is this true?
I have a UN on my shortlist for my next gen. Having to pay $$$$ to fix something without UN helping is pretty sickening. Worse still, if it flies of my wrist when paddling at sea I've lost it.
This info is enough to put me off completely.
Nice words.
Finding the right charity may be a challenge, this is probably best led by someone in Oz.
Otherwise, maybe a combined RWG donation to http://www.redcross.org.uk/donatesection.a...=37220_ozbanner would be a good idea?
I don't have enough standing in the community to help organise something here yet, but am happy to donate.