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Does the large second hand (stop-watch hand) always turn too?

Nice.

LOL!

That's cool. Check out St. Stephen's clock tower ("Big Ben") when were in London 3 weeks ago. Two different times on each side of the tower & the same time of day; must have been closed for repair: That really screwed with my jet-lag, considering I didn't have a watch on.

Mine only passed to 3 Bars. I suspected it was the pusher gaskets, but my SMP passed to 10 Bars, no sweat.

I was always fan of my old avies, for the "babe" factor but this one has to by my favorite now

"Presentation is nine tenths of the meal"--I whole-heartedly agree. I've tried my best to describe even the most mundane items that I've sold here, and on on other boards (e.g. RWI, TRC, etc.) & in all honesty, spending the extra time sounding like an English Lit major, really helps promote the item (coupling them with detailed photography boosts the appeal as well). Most items I've sold--even high-end Bergeon pressure testers for $500--usually gets my stuff sold in only a matter of minutes, and at most, just a few hours. Under-promise and over-deliver is the key to satisfaction.

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Only days away from October and still nothing. Amazing. Vbarrett will have replaced Ms. Understood by the time this godamn thing comes out...

Shocking a girl that young isn't shaved...

Traditional "British" fare=Indian Massalas. Lol! After tasting most of the local "treats", I can understand why they ditched their own to make Indian the official national dish. Actually, Lahore in London was phenomenal (Mrs. Helen Mirren was present). Of the restaurants along Brick St. in the London Indian community, I must say I was not at all impressed with the one we tried. However, there's an Indian place in the Cotswolds called "Rajdoot", that was unbelievable. Better than 95% of what I've had anywhere. I highly recommend it to any passing through.

Lol...me too actually.

Must have missed the reply. There were a couple of Americans there (I'm guessing by the accents & English speak) laying flowers with pics of NY. Maybe it was just a fluke coincidence. Didn't actually see any pics of Dianna like they had in London, though. I think it's the same photograph--here's another view: Neither here nor there though, I just thought it was touching enough for me to snap a quick shot.

There were Americans there laying flowers with pictures of the Twin Towers when we passed. Maybe just a New York "connection" with Liberty's flame, I guess.

Interesting; I didn't know it used to be that.

I thought I'd post this in remembrance for today; I always felt the word "anniversary" used for tragedies was a bit awkward. Please forgive the zoom/blur. I shot this last week in Paris, near the Seine, of a site commemorating the birthplace of Lady Liberty, currently being used as a 9/11 memorial. Resiquat in pace.

Had my first SS Sub I got from Andrew pinched right off my wrist, at quite a nice patio-bar in Hyde Park, Tampa. My only consolation is the boot to the balls that the bastard hopefully got from the guy he tried to fence it to.

I will say, even though I only flew in for a day of shopping (and forgot the &%!~#damn camera...) the Guinness in Dublin is ASTOUNDING. It's not even as good in England-- and is absolute [censored] in the States (better in the can with the widget though, than in the bottle). Dublin Guinness is like drinking milk. And each coupled with a Bailey's...holy lord...I don't even remember the flight back. And I must say, the local ales really are so much better at room temperature. The new "Extra cold American-style" Guinness that was popping up in all the bars is [censored] too. Ruins the flavor. Developed quite a taste for 1664 in Cirencester, too...

Yes, the grass is always greener. However, I think the grass in the Cotswolds literally is greener...

Some pics from the trip (sorry to leave out our "us" shots; privacy reasons): (Paris) (THE best pizza on the planet is in Paris--not in Italy, and not in New York. Period.) (Our hotel, somewhere in the mix, in Montmartre (near the Sacre-Coeur) (London) (notice how the clock is stopped for repair--different times on each side of the clock) (the ubiquitous black cab) (off to the west country for the week--the most fantastic 1700's cottages to rent) (afternoon tea) (Now, I've got German blood, but nothing builds your tolerance faster than drinking with the Brits...) (detail) (over the mid Atlantic & home)

Thanks!

Lol--thanks for all the warm replies!

*pics added below* I'd say it's good to be back home, but it's a bit depressing in its own right. Sadly, the more I visit the UK & Europe, the less I wish to live in the States. Culture, history, fashion, cuisine, efficient driving skills, etc.--is the only thing we have going for us is a cheaper cost of living? Good to be home again, though.

A detail from the "before" version:

A chronograph man!