shadow-dwell

Definitely agree with the comment about this hobby being about the people. I have been following the community for years. Originally via RWI and now via this forum. I had been a member of RWI for at least 3 years and have never purchased a high end rep. Only Canal Street ones many years ago that I couldn't bear to wear once I learned about the better quality reps available. i hardly post and mainly lurk. I took plunge and purchased a gen Tudor after being inspired by these forums (irony!?). I still lurk, especially on the sales threads and get so much enjoyment just from getting knowledge and fantasising about one day taking the plunge and buying something quality at a reasonable price to wear alongside my gen Tudor. I also want to buy more gens as well when the fund permit. Ok, so my contribution at the moment isn't much. I am currently not returning all the good the community has done for me in terms of giving me knowledge. However one day when my funds permit and I start to build a decent collection (gens and reps) I hope to give back to the 'newbies' of the future, all the knowledge I am learning now. To summarise, I have been on the forums (RWI and now here) for a few years now, obsessively lurk on the threads fantasising about buying but never buy, I don't contribute but I hope too one day, however the enjoyment I have gained is immeasurable and I really appreciate the community for that... For what it is worth. Sent from my SM-N950F using Tapatalk

Thanks@Sogeha ! Very nice of you to acknowledge my 1st post. Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk

Reading through these replies really brings it home to me that we always think others are living happy lives due to appearances. We all struggle in life, with some struggling a lot more than others. The answers in this thread are really the key to satisfaction in life. Read through them brother and take them on board, I know I will. Stay blessed and good luck in your journey. Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk