Legend Posted October 24, 2012 Report Share Posted October 24, 2012 It has been just over a year since I joined RWG, and for me, it has always been the journey, never the destination. And oh my, what a journey it has been. If the journey is to be described, it is best said that it is a road filled with learning, and making friends. The benefits relating to the replica watches have been in fact secondary. When you find yourself returning to the same place time and again, out of your own free will, and because you WANT to (and not because you are a character in the movie groundhog day, or because you are doing time for armed robbery), I guess that its because you have, in a way, found your sense of belonging. RWG is a site which I visited on a daily basis since Sep 2011, to browse, to shoot the crap with some of the resident crazies, to buy and sell watches, and to look at the beautiful pictures which some of you have posted up. I have learnt much over the past year, not just about watches, but about life as well. When you really try, you can learn a lot about life just about through anything. In this case, its funny how collecting replica watches have taught me about principles of economics, about human psychology, about consumer behavior, and many different aspects of life which I would not bore you with. Its like setting out to learn to bake a cake and ending up learning to whip up an entire selection of the best desserts on earth. What I would like to say, is a simple thank you, and a shout out to some of you. 1. To the Admin and crew, for founding RWG. I am not conversant with the presumably interesting history of RWG. I only found out about its existence in Sep 2011. Without you guys, there would be no RWG. I would like to thank you guys for putting up with my deviant, politically incorrect, and sometimes outright rude posts filled with truculence, asperity and superfluous sarcasm. Thank you for not banning me or issuing me warnings. In particular, I would like to show my appreciation to Nanuq, who taught me about the forum rules and was kind enough to oblige my title change, to Watchmeister, who always had answers to my questions, and to KB, for putting up with my nonsense posts. You guys taught me what kindness and management was about. I will learn to behave better I promise, until the next douchebag turns up at my doorstep asking for a slap on his ignorant rump. 2. To the friends I made here: TeeJay, for teaching me about persistence and firmness of opinions and the atrocities of audi drives, to Maxman, for all the humor, totally ridiculous pictures and kindness which you have given me, to Sgtguk, for the friendship and graciousness toward someone who is so much more junior than your good self. Thank you for letting me hang out and play with you boys, despite being the noob here. Daytona1984, for giving me the opportunities to own some really really nice timepieces, and for always being there to help me, and the most recent addition to the list, Eumonians. Thank you for teaching me about what being a gentleman should be about. You guys really colored the site up for me. Between all of you, I learnt a lot about tattoos, Audi drivers, why dead horses should be left alone, vintage Porsches, plastic submariners, extremely unpalatable looking broads, nausea inducing ugliness, and most of all, not to take life too seriously. Well with guys like you all around, how to take life seriously, even if I do try? 3. To everyone of you whom bought the watches I sold, or sold me watches. I never got shortchanged out of a single deal, and I appreciate the integrity and honesty of everyone whom I purchased watches from. You have shown me a special side of the hobby, opening my world to watches I never knew could exist. To those who bought my watches, I acknowledge that some deals could be less than perfect vs your expectations, but I would like to assure you that there was never the slightest intention to cheat or hurt anyone, and I WOULD stand by every single deal I make and resolve any issues arising until you are satisfied, or my resources are exhausted. Jmicro, you there? I'm still here for you buddy 4. To everyone who corrected me, advised me and enlightened me, a very sincere thank you. You see, my level of technical knowledge regarding watches is slightly above that of the average African rhinoceros, and sometimes, I make comments that are simply dumb. Thank you to each of you for NOT treating me like a rhino, is what I would like to say.Thank you for all the beautiful pictures, enlightening posts, and knowledge shared. I learnt more here than I ever did anywhere else. I will try to do better in this aspect and not irritate the hell out of everyone as a techno noob. I love this community, and what it stands for. Oh, there are people I would like to throttle at times, and others I owe apologies to for the obstinate, uncouth and occasional nefarious exchanges, but largely, it has been a journey filled with a plethora of learning, friendship and kindness Thank you RWG and thank you to every one of you who have sweetened my stay even by an ounce, and for taking time to read this post of mine. . I call RWG home to my hobby, and there is no other place I would rather be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archetypal Posted October 24, 2012 Report Share Posted October 24, 2012 1000 posts in a little over a year. You put most of us Noobs to shame legend. Great sentiment in your statement, and here's to another healthy 1000 posts! Wo hen gaoxing renshi ni! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgtguk Posted October 24, 2012 Report Share Posted October 24, 2012 I'm humbled to be mentioned in your beautiful post my friend I must say I feel the same way about RwG I just couldn't have put it into words anywhere near as well as you have :notworthy: Looking forward to your next 1000 posts Legend ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whoever Posted October 24, 2012 Report Share Posted October 24, 2012 right behind you!! and plus 1 for all you saying! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legend Posted October 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2012 1000 posts in a little over a year. You put most of us Noobs to shame legend. Great sentiment in your statement, and here's to another healthy 1000 posts! Wo hen gaoxing renshi ni! ah, you speak Mandarin I see. But how do you know I do? Very clever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legend Posted October 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2012 I'm humbled to be mentioned in your beautiful post my friend I must say I feel the same way about RwG I just couldn't have put it into words anywhere near as well as you have :notworthy: Looking forward to your next 1000 posts Legend ! Of course you could have my bro.. just that you chose to be conversant in other topics of expertise. I am honored you consider me to be a friend, sincerely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legend Posted October 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2012 right behind you!! and plus 1 for all you saying! and I am looking forward to your inauguration speech Mr. Whoever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zeleni kukuruz Posted October 24, 2012 Report Share Posted October 24, 2012 Congrates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archetypal Posted October 24, 2012 Report Share Posted October 24, 2012 ah, you speak Mandarin I see. But how do you know I do? Very clever. Think Tee Jay, soup and tattoos...and our forum call signs written where the sun don't shine! Good times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legend Posted October 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2012 Think Tee Jay, soup and tattoos...and our forum call signs written where the sun don't shine! Good times. OK! lol I remember now. You're certainly very astute I must say, one of the sharper knives in the drawer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archetypal Posted October 24, 2012 Report Share Posted October 24, 2012 OK! lol I remember now. You're certainly very astute I must say, one of the sharper knives in the drawer. Likewise my friend! Your too kind... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmj Posted October 24, 2012 Report Share Posted October 24, 2012 Congratulations Bro. Look forward to another 1000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted October 24, 2012 Report Share Posted October 24, 2012 Congrats on achieving your 1K. We look forward to the next 1K Thanks for being part of the community Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cc33 Posted October 24, 2012 Report Share Posted October 24, 2012 You have a way with words, something I'm sure a lot of us feel we just don't know how to say.. Thanks. Very eloquent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icoopernicus Posted October 24, 2012 Report Share Posted October 24, 2012 Very well put Legend, thank you for all you have given to this forum. This really is a fantastic collection of knowledge for those of us with "the sickness" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davylloyd Posted October 24, 2012 Report Share Posted October 24, 2012 (edited) Nice sentiments, Legendkiller, and nicely put too. I would particularly echo your thoughts on how much you learn on this forum, knowledge that when asked for is freely given. Congratulations on your 1K Edited October 24, 2012 by davylloyd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imajedi Posted October 24, 2012 Report Share Posted October 24, 2012 Great post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted October 25, 2012 Report Share Posted October 25, 2012 Congrats on 1k! Here's to many more... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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