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Oh yes, I remember something like that... Nothing! But! Coke! Oh, and though I'm not a drinker, I like to have a cognac just before a concert or play, etc. I almost keeled over when I ordered Hennessy XO at our hotel bar. Non-acquavit spirits are really expensive in Scandinavia... Ahh, I didn't realise about the rain. As a Brit, I am always a little astonished when I go a full day without rain, down here. It seems WRONG somehow. But yes, Bergen has culture, and its people are more suave. You see far less women there, wearing little white socks and sandals. Excellent, thank you so much, Ape! I am always seeking out of the way travel tips.

CY0811: Human BEINGS want what they cannot have. This is the story of the Garden of Eden, and every human story since then. Fortunately, Redroom, as you get older that desire to have what you cannot have lessens itself. That's when you begin to appreciate what you've had, what you have, and even what you cannot have. BTW, don't beat yourself up about posting this. This isn't just a rep watch forum. Once you've been here for a while, and are involved in the forum, you become a part of a community*. People care about each other, you know? Good luck to you! *I hesitate to say family, because I've never been involved in a dysfunctional one.

The black makes it look so MI5 though! Well perhaps more SAS, but still. Overall, I like the browns better, but let me tell you TeeJay, not bad, not bad at all.

Wow, this was a batch run? Hmm... Do you know who is it with the "RWG Watch" on the front dial, on his .sig? That's been doing my head in.

Ick. Apparently everyone gets a Citizen Watch if they denounce the counterfeits.

Exactly so with me. When I got my first Panerai watch with a datewheel, I thought, my word, they wouldn't even spoil its sleek lines with an unsightly bump. Italians think of every detail.

I can forgive everything else. But that's despicable. And on a thread devoted to a generous spirit too. What a pathetic person.

Mwah! I love a bitter lemon. Have a squeeze on me!

It's not just women who go nuts and wake up at 2 AM to be first in the queues on Black Friday. Men do too. So who here will be doing the whole "Black Friday" thing? (Me, no. Never have yet) Even Canadians are crossing the border, due to the US dollar's advantageous discounts for our neighbours. Problem is, Canadian retailers are sufferin'. "VANCOUVER -- Call it Black Friday, or Blitz Day or whatever you want, but the sales in the United States on Thursday are good enough that not even Canadian mall managers can keep their workers at home. Two of James Moller's 10 staff high-tailed it for the border, leaving behind their work at British Columbia's Coquitlam Centre for a dash into a weekend of barn-burning specials, as many U.S. retailers kick-off their "golden quarter" with extravagant midnight openings on the day after U.S. Thanksgiving." From: http://www.canada.com/nationalpost/financi...ba3&k=23305

No amount of teasing my darling, will be able to get under my skin today. I am full of the goodness of family love, and simply radiating happiness and good will towards all. Have a good rest of the week, Mr. Lemon!

I wonder if Betty Ford has a rep watch wing...

I'm guessing that's Oslo, or in the rich suburbs around it. For the record, the single-most expensive Coca-Cola I have ever had, was in a restaurant in Oslo: at the then rate of exchange, U$15. Might be $25 by now. OTOH, Oslo was a delight. Extra clean country filled with happy-go-lucky, democratic people like all Norwegians are, safe, and with pockets of elegance (not as elegant as Stockholm, with respect) all around the capital. I confess, I preferred Bergen and I loved Trondheim, but Oslo is the kind of city one could easily live in without culture shock. P.S.: The Inferno Metal Festival was cool. I see they are adding a 4th day for 2008.

Remember I said no compilation shots anymore, after the dread Strapitis thread. Instead, I have gone on record saying that I'll always post a different watch in each Wristcheck. Hope you have been paying attention. (Same goes for my straps. There's a new one in each Wristie)

I realised, after posting in Stephane's Explorer II thread having said I was interested in purchasing that, and a Tag Heuer, that my watch passion is really too much. So, I have decided to make a Thanksgiving resolution. I'm stopping at 100 watches... Let's see if I stick to that, or if I will break it faster than Michael Moore breaks his New Year's Resolution to cut down on the Twinkies. P.S.: 77.

Slarti, I'm interested in that Tag from Narikaa. Can you post any pics? I'm also now interested in the ExpII thanks to Stephane. You people will send me to the poorhouse!!

Froggy, I think the point is that he wants the open field, rather jazzing it up as an artist would. P.S.: Trying to search for that RWG tribute watch a member has on his .sig. I did find this though.

Hey! This isn't a bash Norway thread, but a yucky food thread. Stick with the programme. P.S.: Seriously, living in Norway is paradisical for many reasons. There is a reason that immigrants swamped Sweden 30 years ago, and threaten to do so with Norway today. You guys have it great, as do other countries, to be sure. But your country is long, and manageable at only 4 million people. That you have a good quality of life is more about your national cultural traditions, than taxes. No matter how much you tax certain people, they will never have the quality of life you do in Norway. Just look at Minnesota and compare it to West Virginia and you will see the difference. P.P.S.: What dog did you have, Dani? Pit Bull, I'm guessing. Not a favourite of mine, but if they banned pit bulls in the US, you'd have a riot. BTW, sorry for your loss.

:clap2: Two suggestions for you. Eunomian's bead blasted watches: http://www.rwg.cc/members/index.php?s=&amp...st&p=268483 TeeJay's Tattoo thread: http://www.rwg.cc/members/index.php?showtopic=59663

Not at all, Tony. I had the same problem and it took me a while to figure out too (well a few hours). @Dadog: That is nominally correct, but the picture will be re-sized for you into avatar-sized standards. I've used 2MB pics which are enormous, and the system has still resized it for me.

RRFAN, keep your eyes peeled for a Breitling for Bentley sale coming on RWG soon. I remember reading that a member had no wrist-time for his, and was about to sell it. Oddly, because I have a good memory, I can't remember the member's ID so can't point you directly to him. Also, and this may not be considered good form yet it's important to share information regardless, but RWI has a brisker sales section than we do. You may want to check them out.

Tony, click on Refresh on your browser. You'll see the new avatar. It's a cookie thing.

Perhaps you'd like to rethink that generalisation, Tigerdaytona, especially with its "for sure" condemnation. I think I could sell watches just fine. Certainly Ruby and King have for many years...

:o As we say in Germany, RESPEKT! And I thought I was brave for eating haggis.

Hey Capice. Wassup. Welcome to the forum. Of course you can post photos but to make your stay here more enjoyable, and more profitable in terms of answers, it is suggested for all newbies to first SEARCH and SEARCH a lot on the forum. Your questions more than probably have been already been answered by others. I only say this because many newbies come here, and post these types of questions "Which one is better?", and sometimes they walk away frustrated by the lack of response. Another very important tip is to look at each section, like the Rolex Forum or Omega Forum, which have pinned "Stickies" like By-Tor's reviews of watches, etc. Lastly, use RWiki (located above in the green border) for any movement questions, etc. Good luck!