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One of the two members for whom I intervened with Jay, informed me via PM that Jay emailed last night. Hopefully, the other member will have his questions addressed too.

YES! I too do that with my gens... Very interesting observation there, lumpy. I am one "Those" who must seem like they're always wanting to point out their watch, precisely because I am always admiring and fussing over them, trying to get the watch to sit just right on my wrist (hey Rima, good idea!), or wiping them clean.

Thanks, DVN. To you and yours too. Just so that others do not feel left out, I wish Swedish RWG'ers a happy St. Lucia day soon, and to all in the Netherlands (like Scoobs) and Flanders, a very happy Sinterklaas day on Dec. 5/6!

Blimey! What talent. Beats that fuzzy shot of my Christmas tree photo.

Happy Thanksgiving Lord Rasta, Jkerouac, and to all who celebrate Thanksgiving today! Not all of them in the USA either. Let's hope Ryyannon is enjoying a turkey feast somewhere deep in the bowels of Montmartre.

Psst, I agreed with almost everything you said, Apey. I am happy that there are countries like Norway* and the USA, with their different ways and solutions. But anyone who has an Oscar for his "documentary"; is considered a shoo-in for another for "Sicko" next year, and had a fawning Palme D'Or awarded him, IS taken seriously by the filmmaking establishment, and intellectual elites. *I've been to Norway, and it's lovely -- like a combination of Scotland and Switzerland, majestic and scary all at once. Here's a quick fact for you, which most Norwegians know, but few Americans do. Which country gave PROPORTIONALLY more immigrants to the USA than any other country? Nope, not Ireland. Not Italy. It's not the Jews from Russia, either. The correct answer is Norway. (Ireland having given the largest percentage of their people to the US)

Few people remember this, but that's Ben Franklin's first effort.

The input by so many people here is a gold mine, and I'm glad it has served you well. May I ask you, if it's not indisrete, how did you "find" this particular watchmaker? Had you always dealt with him, before your rep watch career, and modding, started?

I updated my uTorrent client yesterday and got that Top Gear episode mentioned, with the Ferrari and the PAMs. Yay! BTW, my boyfriend got a scary notice from his ISP: he had downloaded Tiger Woods' video game, so we could play online together, and they had caught him. So he just laid low for a while, got Peerguardian (though as mentioned by a member, it's not foolproof) and he's been fine for a year. I think ISPs in the US target some people to make examples of them, but like US Customs, they are not overzealous about such stuff, as in other countries.

It's funny you should say that! I was thinking of Zeugma, the strapmakers from Turkey, who feature the famous Alexander the Great mosaic as their logo. (The allusion has to do with ancient artistry, concentrating on the intensity of the eyes, not because Turkey and Persia are interchangeable for me!)

That's what I do, darling. In fact, I made our V above make me a 25/24 strap, because I like my straps "Jswing" style: hugging the lugends for all they are worth. Jswing being the name of a Risti strapmaker who is famous for this measurement for his 24mm lug PAMs. In fact, if you want 24/24 or 24/22, you have to specially request it. Exceptional straps. Congrats on the Senape! My favourite, next to the PAV 91.

LOL. Oh God, memories of an old boyfriend and his watching Sheep Dip Nine (whatever). There are some men who just would not look well without a beard, or a moustache. Clark Gable and Tom Selleck come immediately to mind. George V, in the beard category.

What an elegant man you are, Raymond. Every time I have seen your clothes, they have been modern, well-pressed, with a dash of glamour. And your watch, perfect! Having recently rebought a Nokia mobile, I also appreciate that you are a Nokia fan like me. @TeeJay/Scoobs: Fanks for the Fanksgiving wishes!

THANK YOU. Now you begin to understand the frustration some of us feel. Especially at the lack of fermented herring.

Rolli, you've mentioned this watchmaker of yours frequently. I hope you realise that guy is a gem. If only my watchmaker were so talented! I love the buckles.

Oh my word. How beautiful, how Pre-Raphaelite, and fitting. Is that one of your client's paintings, Hambone?

First, welcome elementrace! What is more important than your fantasy La Bomba PAM, is that though it's not very good, you've gotten the PAM bug. You won't stop there. You literally cannot have one Panerai watch. It's too addictive. Enjoy it, though! And after you get others, you'll begin to appreciate just how much this forum adds to your appreciation of Panerai watches. Should the forum have helped you, please consider upgrading to Supporter status. It's too much fun!

Super easy. Perhaps too easy. I chose the US flag with the Bald Eagle (or was that a Thanksgiving Turkey?). "I cannot find the words to express how grateful my family and I are that you are putting yourself in harm's way to protect our country. The U.S.A. is the land of the free and the home of the brave...but only because of courageous people like you. We wish you and your fellow troop members complete safety throughout your tour of duty. May you return home soon to a true hero's welcome. Thank you." This pretty much summed up my feelings. Thanks again, Nanuq, and to all who take literally a few seconds worth to bring comfort to men and women in harm's way.

Heh. I love Norway. Possibly because I'm attracted to herrings.

There's only one problem with this logic, though overall it is a correct observation. British men tend to be cool towards women. They are not full of bragodoccio, slobbering compliments and showering kisses, nor are they masters of Le Grand Jeste like many Latin men tend to be. (This distance was in part, why I rarely dated British men whilst I was at University. I stuck to American Rhodeys, and foreigners like Italians, and Frenchmen. There was never that fatiguing competitiveness with these guys) This despite, may I say, the fact that though there is a famous joke that one of the World's Smallest Books is "Famous English Lovers", actually British males are excellent in bed. Just don't ask me how I know that. So if Redroom's bit of rough is English, she's used to this type of cool behaviour and didn't dismiss him because of it. IMO, anyway.

Why thank you, Iceberg! I have to say that regards Germans (politicians), I am reminded of Wolfgang Joop's famous quip, that they all have that "Mutti-dressed-me look". But one of the most elegant guys I ever met was Joachim Fest. Perfection.

Remember The Frugal Gourmet? I even bought one of his cookery books (utterly disgusting recipes, BTW). I am not a foodie, but I appreciate those who know fine food. This is why I still watch PBS' cookery programmes, like the CIA.

Oh, forgot. Just in case the newer members don't know, look up top. Why don't you fill in your position in the Member Map? http://www.rwg.cc/members/index.php?autocom=gmap Floridians sure do love their watches. Jfreeman, you were absolutely right and I was wrong.

Congratulations to Croatia, Dadog.

A later followup on Pierce Brosnan quite visibly showing off his watches: http://www.rwg.cc/members/index.php?s=&amp...st&p=361433