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Don't worry, the ratings system's benefits far outweigh the negatives. All it takes is maturity, which 99% of the time, forum members exhibit.

I don't know actually. Seems Hollywood more than Britain is the thread that binds Brits and Panerai. Ewan McGregor too. Laurie surprises me, if he does wear a Panerai. He doesn't seem the pretty or hard boy or fop type. It's not because he's an OE, or anything. He's just very discreet. @Peepshow below: Agreed. He and Hamilton were MADE for each other.

My favourite duo-shot. Your collection is masculine. Stylish. Sporty. But purely elegant. Congrats, Raymond!

I went to the online viewing link given to us by TWP: http://video.supernovatube.com/play.php?viewkey=222044544 Then to the Fox site for recaps. Last night was S4E10 (min 8:50). That's the best screengrab I could get. It does look like a PAM...on a Senape strap at that.

Thanks, Admin! Dani suggests that giving ratings puts a strain on the system? Is this true? Perhaps a clarification, since perhaps some people don't know how it works. @Chieftang: I'm already hard at it!

Mr. Hambone, I would appreciate it if you kept me in your Ignore list, as you claimed you had done. Giving people "Spam"/negative ratings right and left because you dislike someone is below the belt. Please note, I will NOT give you retaliatory Spam ratings. Pettiness is not my style.

THANK YOU!! RWG Donation coming up! EDIT: One can rate one's one posts now. Glitch? EDIT #2: The ratings now "jump" when you hover your mouse over them. I almost gave Admin a spam.

Guess what? I don't hate it...I don't see it as a dressy watch, though.

WEDNESDAY TWP PAM 217 on a Giovanni e Figlio chocolate Incursore strap. DuDro is selling the same strap! Waterproof, too. THURSDAY Found this Tag Link recently. Bought it in the Costa d'Amalfi maybe A DECADE ago. Yipes. Time flies... "Swiss Rabid None"? "Swiss Robed Miss"? Oh, I don't know. @Slai: Nice shot! @All: You're all getting Wristie gold stars, to celebrate their return. @Max: Your new Senape looks GREAT.

(Decided to make this into a separate post. The @ replies sometimes seem rude) See? I told you people must be scratching their heads...when I got my first Green Card, when I was a little girl (I lost it at one point), I think I had to get a new one when I turned 13. The previous one had no photo. I still have that Green Card, with a very youthful-looking me. Feels weird to see that. The Germans didn't allow me to keep the Personalausweis -- had to turn that in on turning 18 on renouncing my citizenship.

Tease! Hope you are saving it for the Midweek, Dani. Nice .sig photo, BTW.

LOL!! Damn this "no ratings" having situation. That would've been a "funny". @Sy: Thanks. Geeks is great. @Rower: LOL. Still funny even if I heard that when I was in elementary school.

She got that shirt in the US. The ironic thing is that a muffin is a crumpet in the UK, and stands for a hot babe.

It's a bit different with me. I wasn't born idealistic. I'm realistic. Plus, I'm an historian and I've lived in lots of places and I feel the perspective of time and place inside me. As such, I can't help but to compare the UK, the US, and Germany (the three countries which I know intimately), to many South American countries, where I've lived. And to complain about our system compared to theirs has always seemed so laughable, as to be mad. Whatever we call "bad" in our system, they would call paradise.

Yes.

"Account Suspended" Was just about to post that, too. This looks serious. Like something to do with the illicitness of the hobby. Sylar is a member here so I hope he'll inform us. I love Repgeeks...

When do you take it off? Does that mean you don't bathe?

Yes, also down here. In Miami-Dade County (& Broward), you need to present an ID which has your your signature, and a photo of yourself. If you cannot provide it in one solitary ID, for example a library card doesn't have a photo, but it has your signature, then you can give two IDs, the other with your photo. This varies from county to county in the US, never mind state, or nationwide standards. A TOTAL MESS. I'm against National IDs. But that this ID-less system is fraught with fraud possibilities, it is. It's SUCH a porous, trusting system. No wonder the 9/11 attackers did what they did. And still can. The thing is, having a National ID wouldn't stop them. It would merely delay the suicidal. Before the law I mentioned passed by Governor Bush, that's all you needed to prove you were a resident of the State to get a driving license. An illegal person could send mail to himself, perhaps using a buddy's residence to receive it, and then just hand that over. They were given a license no questions asked...(well, other than exam questions, available in Spanish!). POTR, I disagree. But that's another matter.

I showed them my old University ID and voter's registration card (a little piece of cardboard with name & address, not a proper ID like it is in other countries). The poll worker manning the tables actually questioned me, asking her superior if that's allowed -- which is GOOD! As the ex-Clerk, I want to see them doing their job. Voter turn out is decent in the precinct, I was told. There are 5 crucial ballot iniatives, like voting "yes" or "no" to the expansion of gambling in Miami-Dade County, so it's not just all primary voting. ...although to my astonishment, the Dade Co. ballot includes candidates LONG since gone, like Tom Tancredo (if you're a registered Republican), Bill Richardson (if you're a registered Democrat), etc. Ridiculous.

Translation for North Americans: Baked Potato. Mmmm. (Now you know why sometimes I translate words in my posts) (You're on your own with ppppick up a Penguin!) EDIT: Okay, okay. Let me butt in help once more. BISCUIT (UK) COOKIE (USA) BISCUIT (USA) SCONE (UK) -- only American biscuits are salty not sugary

Nice. My boyfriend's family make their own wine every year, in the traditional Italian style. Anyone else here make their own wine, sausages, etc?

Actually, I mentioned Nazi Germany first. But you mentioned Dubya before that, and everyone knows that's the new internet Godwin Law. Going to vote in the Florida Primary soon. Having no Costco card, I intend on taking NOTHING to prove who I am -- and just sign a little piece of paper saying I am who I claim I am. Let voter fraud be damned!

Oh God, I am so sorry, POTR. My father suffered a heart attack early last year. It's awful to see him sit there, his intellect and body being sapped. I'm with Freddy in this -- if you need an ear, PM... @Nightstroker: Thanks for the "translation". And yes, I laughed. It's better than crying.

Your fellow royal, The Watch Prince (not the same guy as on Amazon, BTW) whose forum ID is "TWP". Please note that when you upgrade to Supporter status, all the collector galleries and contact info is made available to you. But hey, just PM him and take it from there. @Prince458: Assasi already kindly answered you, but just to say that you don't need one post to upgrade. Why people lurk for months, and then decide to upgrade without a post to their names. It's what RWG gives you, that you are rewarding.