Oh my.. this is embarrassing to say the least.. I was not expecting something like this A!
I do not think that what I did was extraordinary, or worthy of such a public mention buddy. What I did can be humbly, simply and appositely termed "helping a friend out" in my culture. Of course, I was the sender of the watch, and it was my absolute responsibility to do what I could to ensure that the watch reaches you well! Anything less would be irresponsible on my part. I have spoken to someone at Singpost, and I now discovered that the delay in your parcel was due in part to the snowstorm which was terrorizing parts of the US (God bless those affected).
The forum was established for things like this. A place where we gather, make friends, learn about watches, trade stuff, and most importantly, a place where we experience and contribute to the flow the human kindness in little ways, and lend a helping hand to others in need. Together, we can create our own oasis in the desert of real-world chaos, where kindness and knowledge are abundantly passed around. I think you would have done the the same for me and others needing the assistance if such an opportunity entered your sphere of expertise and resource. How we want RWG to be is up to us entirely. It can be either a niche for superficial acquaintances and individualistic forages for knowledge and deals, or a place where we congregate and make real friends, and learn that life is a lot more about watches. We congregate based on a common passion, but we have all gained a lot more than nice watches in our collection, or noesis about them..
There is a close knit group of guys here, who are the real extraordinary members of RWG. You, A are one of them, with your staid and constant dispensation of wisdom and advice to the less learned or enlightened. Another is Mike (still on the same bike) who is almost ubiquitous in his tireless patrol of the forum, keeping it safe for us. Many other guys here do a lot more than I do, and deserve much more props than I. I am just happy to be here, and to help where I can.
You guys are assets much more than I am. I am just happy that you, big A, got your watch back safe and sound and I am glad we never gave up. Thank you for your kind patience and understanding and trust, and thank you for never doubting me for a single moment throughout this episode. Had it been anyone with lesser patience, I could have been called out as a scammer instead of getting the very generous and undeserved compliments you have kindly heaped upon me.
Thank you very much A.