Victoria
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Your skipping paid off. That is a BEAUTY.
As for me, like everyone today, I am SUPER busy; tomorrow too. The forum might be down for a few days at that.
So I hope I will have time to post a Wristie but if not, see you all in 2008. God willing.
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My best wishes for a healthy, prosperous and serene New Year to all the members of RWG!
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A Mr. Coffee machine from Wal-Mart. For under $60. I am now at peace with the world as my coffee needs are met daily with this wonderful machine. check it out here----------->>>MR.COFFEE
Thanks, Stevie!
As I posted earlier, I got the Zoji dual. I have a funny feeling I may not like the coffee (for the reason Tech said; before I used colourless filters because I don't the taste of coffee in white filters...), so I'll keep this in mind.
Though Rima's in-laws were not pleased with it, both you and JFreeman suggest the same Mr. Coffee maker. I can tell by the Infiniti clock dial. Everyone who responded was of GREAT help to me, however.
(If I do get it, I'll go to where you suggest. I've never been to Walmart, but unlike Paris Hilton, I know they don't sell walls there)
Thanks again, and a very Happy New Year!
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Eggsactly what I thought.
Coupled with the fact that China's economic growth turns out is much less than calculated, seems the yolks on them.
http://www.latimes.com/news/opinion/sunday...nday-commentary
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Zojirushi EC-BD15 Fresh Brew Thermal Carafe Coffee Maker
I was terribly interested in this Zojirushi brand, after scouting the coffee forums where the one you pictured, Xyphis, received glowing reviews (next to the Capresso Coffee Team ones, which had the burr grinder built-in. A bit redundant for me).
Since you and Watchdude mentioned the Zojis, but having already gotten the also phenomenally-reviewed Aeropress, I went with the red-headed stepsister version.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000068PCQ
Price: $20.00 (!)
I took into consideration what another member said, that grinding beans just before brewing is imperative (which I do, religiously). I wanted the bells-and-whistles, but like a tachymetre scale, chronograph, and helium valve in our watches, these programmable features in a coffee maker I will rarely use, and my father less. Its very small footprint ultimately swayed me.
Unfortunately, it looks a bit low-rent, doesn't it.
But basically it's the same idea -- a thermal carafe coffeemaker.
We'll see. Thanks people! May your beans be lovely and roasted in 2008.
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And one naked!
I am disturbingly aroused.
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Hi guys... just would like to hear about experiences of people who bought the B&M Riviera... anyone?
Does you never looks at the Wristchecks, Yellomen??
http://www.rwg.cc/members/index.php?s=&...st&p=377721
Pix showed his new B&M Riviera AND said he's going to review it soon (his reviews are SUPERB).
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Dluddy, I'm not much for brown straps (they look more masculine on me, despite having bought a few recently!) -- but that Anacardo looks the very thing on your 036!
Can you tell me your overall impressions on the Anacardo? It's been on sale recently, but I didn't pull the trigger.
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Guys, I've often read that our Chinese collectors are impossible to buy from during Chinese New Year.
As we approach our New Year, when do you suggest members start preparing for this slowdown, which comes later in 2008, on February 7? Does one just not expect anything to arrive in late February?
Can you share some "horror" stories about delays or dealings? Things like, are some collectors better than others, during this time.
Newer members could definitely benefit from the info. Thanks!
@Rodwc: Thanks! 2008 = Year of the Rat, BTW. Earth Rat, not Metal Rat...
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Hey Victoria....
Looks like I might have to break down and get a Capresso Z5 something or other....my friend just got one and man oh man..talk about L A Z EEEEEEE...that thing is really nice....but for $3k...yikes!
http://www.jcpenney.com/jcp/ProductsHOM.as...;ItemId=137fee5
Pennys has it for $3,249.99. Usually, $4,200.00.
Haven't been in a JCPenny's store for maybe a decade. I'm glad to see they've upgraded from their Mr. Coffee image...but 3.500, wow. Mind you, if there are $2000 grinders, that's a steal.
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Would appreciate any referrals for handbags and mens/womens clothing. If I am going to buy watches, I need also to share the wealth with my wife. She especially wants a Louis Vouton Suhali Lockit handbag and a Chloe Paddington. If possible need precise replicas. Also can anyone recommend a discounted vendor for genuine designer shoes. Thanks, tooth.
You have great good fortune, Mr. Dentist! You are in the same forum as Kenberg, who has his own "Accessories" section here:
http://www.rwg.cc/members/index.php?showforum=127
From Bergies, you can find that Chlo
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HAH HAH HAH...Tim Horton's??? Who's your supplier?
My boyfriend.
He sends me "care packages" from Canada, frequently, full of the things I miss from Canada (remember, I used to live there when younger).
Get rid of the Gaggia...I literally JUST got it! It arrived on Saturday. My first pull was what you can expect from a total newbie. Awful. 3rd was ambrosia -- what a crema.
get the Rancilio Silva...the only machine for WIS as they can be modded too...kind of like an MBW except GREAT out of the box...or a Faema (their shop is close to me so I go in to peruse every now and then).Yes, I see that the Rancilios are more favoured in the site Tech directed me to, but I'm going from a Bialetti cooker version to a high-end Gaggia. That's not bad, I think.
It's like going from a Paul HBB, to an HBB Lite from Angus. The full ceramic from Josh can be in the future.
(Oh, to pre-empt a possible followup, Toady: I have a Gaggia MDF burr grinder, which is getting old. The Rocky is better, yes, but it'll do!)
I use a Bodum too...Nice. Score another for Bodum!
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Ugh, what a downer. Sorry about the turn of the thread, TeeJay. It's like you can't talk about anything here anymore.
Anyway, if you need anything from Miami, let me know. Let's see if I can do better with cars, than I can with straps.
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Not always the favorate but a hard one to take off, but most definatly my fav pic.
I know I'm a relative newbie, and saying this might be forced, but I_M_H_O, this is the best photo shown of a rep watch on RWG this year.
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I'm not getting through either. I hope it's just down for maintenance, or some other short term issue (power outage, etc). It would be nice if they redirected traffic to a single page saying that it was down for such and such reason... hmmm
I forgot about this thread.
Geeks are back up! SPPPPARRTTTTTTTTTTAAAAA!
P.S.: 300 -- Best feel good movie of 2007. Even its spoofs were THE BEST.
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now that Mark has signed on as Paneristi.com's replica consultant, I doubt he's making any fake Panerais these days.
I don't think so. Last I heard, Finepics said Guy at Risti asked him to stop posting there. His abortive attempt to offer advice was rebuffed.
He sent me a very kind PM after the recent mel
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Moi, if you don't mind going to another forum, here's an EXCELLENT one by Frogman at 'Geeks (5 parts):
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On thing the F****** Cancer won't kill me.
That's not just the thing, it's EVERYTHING. You fight and keep on fighting. God bless, Cats and a HAPPY New Year to you.
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Nice Super 120's...
The watch is an other story... Is there a gents' model ?
"Although many of Arabo’s creations are designed for both men and women, The Quenttin – Rose Gold, is only for the boys."
Let's be honest. Jacob & Co watches are for flamboyant people, whether straight or gay. You have to be very confident in your sexuality as a regular Joe to wear such a marque. But what kills me is the absolute certainty of the statement: is only for the boys.
Well at 56mm, perhaps a very big boy...
@Pix: LOL! True -- like I will buy a gen Panerai just to know the time.
@Dutchy: Thanks so much. Glad you enjoyed it.
Oh yeah, here are (non-forum designated/approved) Jacob & Co rep watches:
http://www.milleniumreplicawatches.com/Jac...0Co/index.shtml
They are using gen photos, which veteran members here always said is the mark of a fake rep watch site. For the record, they state these pics were taken by them. Maybe Narikaa knows if those are gen or rep J&Cos.
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I came across this funny article searching for more "local" news on the late ex-PM Bhutto. It's a fluff piece via an UAE business site.
Didn't know much about Jacob & Co watches, other than they're viciously gaudy, so perhaps you might enjoy reading it:
"New York jeweller Jacob Arabo’s watches were first seen on the wrists of stars like Madonna, and since then, with the launch of The Quenttin – Rose Gold, topping one million dirhams, they have stayed on the wish-lists of the world’s rich and famous.
The limited-edition watch retails at Dh1,440,000 and is only available at BinHendi Jewellery Stores in Dubai. Only 18 were released worldwide and, to date, only three have been sold in the UAE.
Although many of Arabo’s creations are designed for both men and women, The Quenttin – Rose Gold, is only for the boys.
[ed. Victoria: Oh really now]
Jacob & Co was founded in 1981 by Jacob Arabo in New York City. As a young boy Arabo migrated to the United States from Russia with his family and studied jewellery design. After working for jewellery labels and private clients in New York’s famed Diamond District, he opened his own business in 1986 and began designing products under his own brand.
He became well known in the entertainment industry after his jewellery appealed to singers such as Whitney Houston and Mary J Blige, who helped to promote his designs.
He expanded into timepieces in 2002, with The Five Time Zone Collection, which combined bold primary colours with multiple time zone technology. His first designs were inspired by celebrity clients, including Sir Elton John, David Beckham Justin Timberlake, Bono and Naomi Campbell.
Arabo’s philosophy is creating one-of-a-kind jewellery and he has reportedly said: “There are too many generic looking pieces in the marketplace right now – there is a sameness that is not interesting”.
One of the company’s previous designs, The World is Yours timepiece, was recognised last year for its big and bold design. Travel + Leisure, one of the world’s leading travel magazines, presented Jacob & Co with one of its 2006 Design Awards, which honour products and destinations that underscore the significance of design in the traveller’s world.
Designer products always top the price scale and the Quenttin is also crafted with gold and jewels. The bezel and case are made from 18-carat rose gold. The thin plate, which protects the watch dial, is made from sapphires and there are 40 jewels in the watch. The watch-face displays seven vertical rolls, which are the watch’s barrels, the thin cylindrical boxes containing the watches mainspring. These barrels supply energy for a 31-day (744 hour) power reserve. The Quenttin follows the fashion trend for large, ostentatious watches, measuring 56mm by 47mm.
The watch has been billed as the most unusual, complicated timepiece and it is easy to see why. It features vertical mechanical movement with manual winding escapement. It incorporates a Swiss anchor mounted in a Tourbillion cage, which is suspended without roller bearings and positioned vertically. It winds with integrated key, external hand key or it can be motorised in the box. It is water resistant to 30 metres and it has an on-off key for time set up or winding. It is almost guaranteed to never break down, but there is a two-year warranty just in case.
[ed. Victoria: 2 years. Generous]
Luxury watches have traditionally been the domain of the Swiss watch companies. At two of the industry’s biggest trade fairs this year, Baselword in Basel and SIHH (Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie) in Geneva, Swiss watchmaker Hublot reported sales of 152 million Swiss francs, about Dh488 million. In November 2007, the Swiss watch industry exported 56.2m Swiss francs (Dh180m) worth of watches to the UAE. The UAE ranked 11 in the list of countries receiving exports.
Swiss watch company the Marvin Watch Company launched in the UAE last month, after having an international presence in 70 countries. Founded in 1805, it prides itself on beautiful, mechanical, reliable and precise watches.
[ed. Victoria: Never heard of Marvin Watch Company. Any info?]
In the UAE, Marvin timepiece’s are distributed through Paris Gallery. As part of its expansion in the Middle East, the company has also expanded into Bahrain, Egypt, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and Saudi Arabia. According to Marvin International Sales Director Frederic Bastiat, the move aims to “tap the watches sector in the Gulf”.
Another Swiss watchmaker, Baume et Mercier, recently announced the Middle East launch of its exclusive women’s watch, Riviera XXL, priced at Dh18,560.
The XXL has been marketed as an “an ultra feminine” watch, “combining femininity and prestige” and is aimed at Arab consumers as well as discerning expatriates in the region.
It features the line’s signature twelve-sided design. The double twelve-sided bezel, secured by four gem-set screws, is clothed in white gold for the black version, and sapphire crystal for the pink and white versions. The opulent shapes of the white gold case are set with 400 diamonds totalling 9.5 carats."
Gratuitous and more common Jacob & Co Wristcheck:
Thoughts:
DuDro said about another watch:
"My first "acid test" for a watch is the readability of the dial"
And that's pretty much the problem with the Quenttin. Who can read that dial? OTOH, the 18 "lucky souls" who possess it bought it for every reason BUT to have a timepiece. It's a statement. "Je suis arriv
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Things like non EU type approved lights etc (flashing red indicators and the like, not to mention no 'Kite' mark approval stamps)
Be sure before you commit
I was going to mention that, but I believe the laws are different for vintage cars. Something TeeJay needs to research, and I would start with that site you listed.
BTW from the Camaro Wiki entry:
Top Gear's American fly-drive special featured a third-generation Camaro, bought by presenter Jeremy Clarkson for US$800 in Miami. During the filming, Clarkson became rather attached to the car, at one point stating that "I'd rather be in this now than an Enzo."
Heh. And yes, Camaros are dead cheap here, TeeJay. Miamians were always big into muscle cars.
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TeeJay, good luck to you. When I was a child, my father imported an automatic car for my mother from the US, so she could drive around the UK. She doesn't do "stick" as Americans say. And she preferred the left-hand ride.
Guess what? It was 1982 Camaro Barretta (sp?), if memory serves. Great muscle car.
What I recall is that the VAT almost killed him, but he got a break because they had owned it for a while -- a year or so. I think there's a discount if you can claim it's your regular mode of transport in the US, and need it as such in the UK.
So far, both Narikaa and Andy's suggestions seem the best. Sorry I can't help more.
You'll look a treat in it, as she did, I'm sure.
P.S.: Actually, I can help you A BIT. I am going to buy a car this January, so these sites and I have become very close friends:
Once you get a beat on your Camaro, be sure to get the VIN number. In the latter site, you can check its history, including if it's been in accidents to check the sturdiness of the frame, etc.
This site tells you what a car should be worth, key if you're a foreigner getting jacked for the price, the very famous Kelley Blue Book.
Well, they don't exactly answer your question, but perhaps they can help you in your quest.
@Ape: Hmm, could be. Doesn't sound right, except for the -etta ending. I remember thinking the Camaro was cool because it kinda resembled our name. *g*
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Rolex + Filet Mignon + Baby Roma Tomatoes =
This pic made such an impression on me last night, Mezz...so I'm going for (Peruvian) rotisserie chicken tonight. Which watch to wear...
@Freddy: Something told me you'd like it.
@Vlydog: Great shot! One of the best.
@Golfman: Fiddy + GSCH + French Riviera =
...welcome back!
Be Afraid
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Heh. It is the LAT, CT.
I personally always enjoy the unsubtle cheerleading that overcomes certain people when speaking of China versus the USA.
"Under the old figures, China was predicted to pass the United States as the world's largest economy in 2012. That isn't going to happen."
And a sober parting shot for the New Year, in case anyone was thinking of actually having FUN in the West: "But don't pop the champagne corks. It is bad news that billions of people are significantly poorer than we thought."
Quite so. Let's hope they can lay their hands on their fake eggs, and fake medicines, and anything else that is fake that affects people's HEALTHS...and throw them away.