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What a Sinn!

Oh boy. Thanksgiving holiday sucks! Oh wait, no, I love it. Poor Desuetude. Hope that 3.83 isn't what you HAVE to pay though. Maybe 3.80...

When a member asked why so many people on RWG love the base, PAM 112, my reply was going to be the sleek, elegant lines and simple dial. But really, I realised I like it because it's uncluttered. It says "Luminor" and "Panerai", e basta. Certain watches have so many bells & whistles, the GMTs, the date, the day, the chronograph, and ENDLESS little descriptions like "Automatic" that, "Certified" this -- that's it's just too much, really. Funnily enough, I buy the watches just the same. And some actually would look odd if they didn't have all these words on the dials, possibly because I expect them. But do you like "busy" dial watches? What is the most cluttered watch out there?

But Florida is flat. Hey, question -- don't North Carolinians get cheaper cigarettes? Alaskans SHOULD definitely get cheaper petrol! I'm taking out my "Down with the Exxon-Valdez" t-shirt I wore to a MECHA rally once.

Nah. Something tells me you wouldn't like either. I see you tend to stay with the same marques, and you have a definite theme going on (that's not a slam! Good deal). VCO white is delicious, but it's formal. Will you use it overmuch to justify its purchase? You seem to love sporty watches, which of course, can be dressed up easily. But they are not,

Good guesses guys. We all knew it must've been a "German watch". But which? This one looks like the one, but for the fact that Bob would've mentioned that huge bulging CG. It looks like a nursing mother's nipple...sorry for the gross out. I believe TWP wears that, along with his Grahams.

I'm truly surprised. I had always heard Miami was amongst the priciest US cities for gas/petrol. So far, U$3.30 per gallon for premium (which my car SHOULD really use, but I cheat, bad) is about what I see down here. BTW, my TF advisor long ago invested in blue chip stocks for me. Oil companies being big amongst them, obviously. I don't know what kinds of dividends I shall see at the end of year, but you can bet I'll be paying huge capital gains taxes when I sell them too. So it's not all good, when you invest in oil...

OMG! Totally two thumbs up to what Iceberg said, Llsteve80. There's a person who knows what's what. I think we had this conversation on the shoutbox, so you know my suggestion. (Not the two-tone, not the two-tone, not the two-tone)

Sounds like this German watch, minus the tourby: Fleabay Item number: 330190251291 - automatic movement with 20 jewels - stainless steel case - case diameter without crown 50 mm / 2.0 in (!!!!!) - case height 13 mm / 0.5 in - weigth 130 gr / 4.6 oz - will fit a wrist size up to 24 cm / 9.5 in - display of day, month, & date - genuine leather band - hardened scratch proof mineral glass (mwahaha)

Welcome to the board, dudeman, from a fellow Brit. Don't be worried about your uPO not fitting. Here is my 42mm Planet Ocean on my slim 5.7" wrist. Please note that it wears smaller with an orange strap: My father is your precise height, and has a similar soign

You just described me EXACTLY. And I'm a good girl. Who knew that to some men being outspoken, being intelligent and being well-read meant being a bad girl. Fascinating. Quite so. However, I will amend my original advice to you, since I perceive you to be sincere in your post. There is an old saying about men that is absolutely 100% God's own take it to the bank truth: "Faint heart never won fair lady" Good luck, Redroom. Sincerely.

No one can improve on this suggestion. Its logic and examples are flawless. In case you like bigger watches than usual as a Big Pilot would suggest (you just can't wear that to your wedding...), though, how about an Audemars Piguet RO Auto, ETA, e.g.: Mazel tov!

Redroom, on the off-chance you are being serious, I can't believe you would seriously think any woman would think 'you're gay' or not 'hard' (I love double entendres) because you didn't pounce on her like a gorilla. Do men really think like this? (Ay, please). I read this thread with incredulity, because it's fly-on-the-wall time for me. :jerry: So you like bad girls, and you fear you've crossed into "Best Friend" territory because she laid it on a plate, and you didn't perform (ay, please). From what I gather you like this type of bad girl, and you have had problems in the past along these lines. First, I have no idea what your idea of bad girl is. Does that mean she's into tattoos, drinks, swears like a sailor, likes a bit of rumpus, and will fight any girl who disses her at the drop of a hat? I love her already! Second, why do you like bad girls if you know you're not their type? Bad girls (that is, my own idea of what a bad girl is) tend to use men like you and discard them like babies dummies. Why would you in a million years want to put yourself through that pain? Unless you subconsciously want that. I wish I could tell you, "I can't wait for the followup" but I really can wait. For your sake. Again, on the off-chance you were being serious, good luck. Seems like you'll either walk away satiated, or with a black eye.

Surbiton!

Thanks for the link! However, I see one very definite problem with these conversions. For example, in the case of the country I know very well: Brazil Brasilia $3.12 Yes, that is true. But that may be the OFFICIAL conversion of the currency, from the Real to U$ Dollar. But Brazilians themselves cannot get that rate of exchange. Instead they get the 'paralelo' rate, which is much higher. Thus, in real terms, it's about U$5-6 per (US) gallon, as I mentioned in my lengthy reply to llsteve80 once. And which NPR (National Public Radio) once confirmed, as well. If this is the case with one country, you can better believe it's the case with others who have a similar "parallel" conversion of their moneys into foreign currency.

Nonsense. You won't get far with a Freemason unless you know the secret Masonic handshake. And I just happen to!

Payment sent. Thank you to RWG and to Vlydog for waiting for me to get better.

Can you imagine what this poor basket would pay in the UK? Maybe it just flaps its wings...

That's actually fairly decent for up there, I think, no? BTW, Miami Beach petrol stations are considerably more expensive than Miami, because we have higher local taxes than just 1 mile down the road to downtown Miami. Our insurance is almost 25% more too. I hate that.

SoFla is like Los Angeles -- no car, you're dead. Busses only go to high traffic routes, and they're spaced an hour apart. The Metrorail (elevated subway) we have is a white elephant, which only goes lengthwise, not zig-zagging the city and has relatively few stops. So I fuel up A LOT. However, I always keep it half-tankfull. Today I spent $20 for that (presumably then U$40 per a Merc's full tank). EDIT: I get about 28 mpg on that, since I take I-95 and other speedways a lot. I also use this: http://www.gasbuddy.com/ (Gives you prices of local stations, in the US/Canada) I spent $3.09 per gallon for midgrade today at an out-of-the-way Chevron station I know. Not too bad given the outrageous prices. I patronise Mobil/Chevron by choice, but don't snub my nose at Liberty, USGas, and other cheapo stations these days. For reasons you can imagine, which let's not go into, I boycott Citgo. They're fairly cheap, but their quality is abysmal. Gasbuddy has this interesting fact sheet: Local Price Snapshot Today 3.200 Yesterday 3.187 One Week Ago 3.130 One Month Ago 2.855 One Year Ago 2.244 For those unsure of many gallons per litre, and vice-versa, there are almost 4 litres per gallon (3.78).

Yes, it's the best! I'm sure you know, but hit search and read a lot. Then ask -- the answers will then pour for you! Mostly, yes it's fair to say. But we have Rima, and we have me. And I speak for 10 men. Welcome!

The best place in the world, next to London. Would never live there, but man, it's a showcase of everything (good and bad) that man is capable of. The skyline is Egyptian in majesty...love love love. Thanks Lord Rasta!

I didn't say, because I thought someone would guess it! But does anyone here watch CSI: Miami? People use "Miami" and Miami Beach" interchangeably, but they are two very different and separate places. So the "Miami Police Department" headquarters you see in the show, where you see David Caruso going in and out of, is actually this place above: The Miami Beach Public library. (Well, one of the many many branches in Miami Beach)

I love your photos! But you shouldn't have revealed it, drat. I was going to write, this isn't Brighton, is it? Do you know, I've never been...ah well. Gay capital of the UK. Gotta love it.

Lemme warm you by rubbing your feet. I dare not think what my boyfriend will say, when he sees that. TO is cold too... Yes! One should definitely base one's impressions on places by telly shows! I would be your virtual cicerone, should you need it, Corgi. We'll have the two best watches in the joint. Darling, that's Lincoln Road for ya.