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No, no. I am making the opposite argument. That cancer is on the decline because the number one carcinogen is not as potent a daily force anymore. But since this is being closed, one last word. Dani wanted us to remember that violence against animals, specifically dogs, is inhumane. He proposed sending moneys to a charity which combats dog cruelty in China. Whether you do or not, it's important to remember his original motives as worthy of anyone's attention. Even in rep watch fora.

Guys, this was a perfectly good thread until God was brought up (I think in passing by me!). But people just couldn't stay away from it. We've discussed that and politics upteen number of times. PLEASE DO NOT MENTION RELIGION in these OT threads. It's not too much to ask, is it? Now look -- it's going to be closed.

And there would be a very happy Polish dude living his life out in Tahiti after having sold it. I keed! I keed! Never having seen it worn, this came as a shock to me. WOW! And that Angelus 8-day movement. I bet you anything it doesn't sell for GBP 50,000 though. Half of Hollywood must have their agents bidding as we speak.

Starry-eyed collection! Here are my suggestions for you: - Tag Heuer Monaco Chronograph (Le Mans, 1971) - IWC Mark XV (Firewall, 2006 & Vanilla Sky, 2001) - Vostok diver (The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou, 2004) - Jaeger Le Coultre Reverso Duo (The Admin Crown Affair, 1999) - Jaeger Le Coultre Master Compressor (Hors de Prix, 2006 & You, Me and Dupree, 2006) ...and of course - Panerai 127 (Elizabethtown, 2005) I could talk about watches in movies all day and tomorrow.

Rxus...you're thinking like an American. "It's all the corporations fault", etc. It's not just the oil companies. The reason petrol is so high is that there are a lot of fuel taxes which EU GOVERNMENTS impose. In the UK we have two -- fuel duties and VAT (value added tax). The US doesn't have VAT, because each State has it's own individual tax scheme and Americans don't have bureaucracies like socialised health care to upkeep. There were huge protests in the early 2000s with British lorry drivers angered over rising taxes. Added to the congestion charge one faces in Central London, and it's a wonder the art of motoring is alive in the old capital. Of course, Americans can look forward to driving the G-Whizz one day, so that's nice. P.S.: In Brazil, hailed as a marvel of independent petroleum production/hybrid ethanol autos, it costs $5 per litre to fill 'er up at the State-run Petrobras. It's easy, when you only have 1% of your population being able to afford a car.

Because he actually seems like he has a brain, and isn't some light-weight like Jamie Oliver! Someone said it might be the Breitling Chronomat Longitude (1999 model here). Obviously not. Someone else suggested it might the Avenger M1, but vintage. Is that possible? In other photos, he was very clearly wearing a Navitimer & BCE, so he is a fan of the marque. BTW, the other watch is most certainly the Aspreys No. 8 Chrono. The band is even the same here.

Sorry, Mr. 123. You're not worming yourself out of this one. Most women don't even KNOW Panerai exists, let alone have a concerted opinion about them. And don't you forget it!

I think Dave thinks if a woman wears a guy's watch, it makes him a girlie man. Check again, Dave, those are just manboobs. :lol:

That's why Americans have better teeth.

Not if you picked USC to go to the Final Four, like one loudmouth lady poster I know. Must've been those Chinese rep Trojans.

:lol: "I hope you like pain PAIN (whoosh -- "you okay??"). No I'm good" My grandma can roundhouse better than that.

I agree with that. And sometimes one actually needs to say it, than just to put a tick below -- so I decided to speak up.

He's a genius, the Django Reinhart of ukuleles, thanks Pugs!! In the 1920s, Hawaii was all the rage. The future Duke of Windsor used to play a mean ukulele at old WWI veteran events -- and it went something like this.

I don't buy into this theory. The three of my four grandparents I mention having died of cancer did so because they were 3-pack-a-dayers. None of their parents died of cancer. My point is, we may have seen a burgeoning of cancer because of lack of information as to what causes it, in their generation (not their case, as 2 of the 3 were physicians). That is not the case now. If someone doesn't know that smoking stimulates the proto-oncogenes inside all of us, they're fools. So if the pharmaceuticals are banking on an increase or steadiness in cancer any time soon, which will keep them rolling it in like Midas, they're idiots. There's much more money to be made in cures, than not. Else men with limp willies would never have gotten Viagra.

LATER THURSDAY "Horton Hears a Who!" here I come with my DSN 113 on GeF La Spezia Cognac. @Slai: YOU STOLE MY IDEA, LOL! And I couldn't be happier. Yummie.

With the polished deployant, it wipes the floor with every other combo. His 177h, if memory serves? WELL. The Titanium PAMs weigh like feathers compared to the SS casebacks. If you can't take the weight of a Ti PAM, then perhaps you should really think about another watch. I confess the DSN Fiddy is like wearing an anchor on my wrist. 4-5 hours, tops. Incredibly, I can bearly feel the 232, which is also 47mm. That's a very special watch. I think so too, actually. Does Daniel have a non-Titanium you can wear? Never, ever. From the moment I strapped on that 111h from Andrew, back in July, I fell utterly in love. I didn't ALLOW myself to be sick, perhaps. Let me be practical instead of flippant about this, though -- try to contact an acupuncturist and ask them what could be the pressure point making you feel this way?

I know... Even if it didn't, we humans were given the capacity to create alternate worlds in other parts of this Universe, given our imaginations, intelligence and motor skills. I don't know if humans are the crowning creation of God, of evolution, whatever you want to call it. And every time I wake up and see this beautiful world, my eyes water at its majesty -- hoping it'll last for millions of years more, long after I'm turned to dust. But I do know that between Gaia, animals and humans, my hopes are with humans. EDIT: Heh. I read what I wrote and rolled my own eyes. Now you know why my English tutor once called my prose "Arabic".

Don't worry. It always does. As a person who is the daughter of an Oncologist-H

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My point. How do we know it's not a rogue employee of PT, etc. At this point, wouldn't it be grand if PT himself came to this thread, and re-assured people it was he, and all is well? Then, if someone else asks this question, we can point to the evidence from the horse's mouth, as it were. @Seadweller: That's all that was needed by a member. Thanks for providing that info!

Oh! Rob-Montana? One of the few strapmakers I am lacking (the other is Adeeos). Good question, OS. His pricing instructions are vague. It suggests these cool buckles are not included. "Prices: My prices can vary a little depending on stitch style and leather but are usually $159 for a lug stitch and $189 for a full wrap stitch +/- depending on the detail. Note that all straps using the vintage leather are 10 dollars more due to the cost and time in preparation. This comes with tubes and a pre-v style buckle with engraving options on the buckle/strap and delivered. Again, my straps are all hand stitched using hand picked leather from Italy and various leather from the US, with the occasional hide from another country if I come across something that is as good or better. My threads are all waxed and of great quality." Good job on the sleuthing, though.

Okay, I'll say it. - How do we know it was Precious Time who wrote those instructions? - Where is this money being sent to? - Does anyone have a land address of PT's they can compare (privately) with Uk? I don't wish to discombobulate our colleague, but this is very weird. Inside a DVD case indeed. Too Le Carr

You've just described me and others to a tee. Reps can be pretty frustrating. It's like NOT QUITE having an orgasm every time.

BEAUTY! I just got my first Simona Anticata too. I LOVE IT. Will buy the 26mm version.