Gerco Posted July 17, 2006 Report Share Posted July 17, 2006 (edited) Aequo animo audienda sunt imperitorum convicia (Seneca, Epistulae morales ad Lucilium 76, 4) and to make the statement complete: Aures habent et non audient Edited July 17, 2006 by Gerco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted July 17, 2006 Report Share Posted July 17, 2006 Aequo animo audienda sunt imperitorum convicia ... because quoting Latin never made anyone look conceited. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerco Posted July 17, 2006 Report Share Posted July 17, 2006 ... because quoting Latin never made anyone look conceited. It's always the best language to express your feelings & not getting flamed in the next 200 posts... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted July 17, 2006 Report Share Posted July 17, 2006 It's always the best language to express your feelings & not getting flamed in the next 200 posts... It helps if you spell it right instead of copy/pasting it, though. Otherwise you'll get flamed by those who can spell in Latin. Just in case ... well, you know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerco Posted July 17, 2006 Report Share Posted July 17, 2006 It helps if you spell it right instead of copy/pasting it, though. Otherwise you'll get flamed by those who can spell in Latin. Just in case ... well, you know. Heej, i took latin 25 years ago, it's just a little bit rusty............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted July 17, 2006 Report Share Posted July 17, 2006 Heej, i took latin 25 years ago, it's just a little bit rusty............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highflyingclive Posted July 17, 2006 Report Share Posted July 17, 2006 Willith, Willith, Willth.... I know that you acted with the best of intentions... but your list is too short. Always the under-achiever ABP offer watchstraps made from animals that you may never have heard of... check out the choice, if it isn't endangered, it seems that ABP will make you a strap from its hide. Being French, they probably offer personal customers a tasty stew made from the rest of the beast Here is the link: http://www.abp-paris.com/abpw/index_en.php This is an abbreviated list: Alligator - square, hornback or round scales Stag Lamb Ostrich (from several different parts of the anatomy. I fancy the shin...) Buffalo Goat Suede Peccary Pig Calf Sheep Beaver tail (nice...) Anaconda Toad Elephant Emu Stingray Frog Kangaroo Llama Pangolin Perch Seal Python Shark Dogfish Salmon Sea Snake Camel Cobra Sea Bass Whip snake And for the polyester-wearing vegans : Denim Moire Satin Cork. All straps are made to measure and look absolutely beautiful. Not cheap, though. Happy timekeeping! Clive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TiberiousT Posted July 17, 2006 Report Share Posted July 17, 2006 As long as it is not human or endangered I will wear it. BTW:Ted Turner has a huge ranch raising buffalo for human consumption. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willith Posted July 18, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2006 @Clive, I did have pig on my list, but took it off because I have never heard of anyone wearing a pig skin strap. I guess the pork rind strap never took off like they had hoped. And you forgot to mention eel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willith Posted July 18, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2006 Looks like we can add hippo to the list. Don has a a few offered on Paneristi: Don's Hippo Strap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fitmic Posted July 18, 2006 Report Share Posted July 18, 2006 Hi Willith, Buffalo (Bison) NO Stingray NO Shark NO Elephant NO Horse Yes Cow (calf) Yes Goat Yes Alligator NO Crocodile NO Why ? Because cows, horses & goats are bread for human consumption. The leather is a rest product. the others are species who belong in the wild. I am not a environmental nuthead, but that's my opinion. Gerco I second that!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerco Posted July 18, 2006 Report Share Posted July 18, 2006 I second that!!! Thanks ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narikaa Posted July 18, 2006 Report Share Posted July 18, 2006 As long as it is not human or endangered I will wear it. I can think of a few humans more deserving of being skinned and made into usefull watch straps - than ANY animal . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornerstone Posted July 18, 2006 Report Share Posted July 18, 2006 I can think of a few humans more deserving of being skinned and made into usefull watch straps - than ANY animal Don't be coy - let's name names!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fitmic Posted July 18, 2006 Report Share Posted July 18, 2006 Don't be coy - let's name names!! Who will begin? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerco Posted July 18, 2006 Report Share Posted July 18, 2006 Who will begin? Let's start with Saddam & "his masters voice" of al Qaida Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dani Posted July 18, 2006 Report Share Posted July 18, 2006 Buffalo (Bison) NO Stingray NO Shark NO Elephant ABSOULT NO NO Horse NO my mother(horse nut) woud kill me Cow (calf) YES Goat YES Alligator YES Crocodile YES Elephant was just disturbing to see on the list Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted July 18, 2006 Report Share Posted July 18, 2006 Let's start with Saddam & "his masters voice" of al Qaida Dear $DEITY, is that the best you can come up with? It's a bit obvious and doesn't change anything. Michael Portillo is obvious too, as is Christiano Ronaldo. Margaret Thatcher would be on my list as well, along with Jim Davisdon, but none of these seem worthy enough of wishing death upon. Sure, their deaths would have comedy value, but not enough impact to really wish it. Michael Schumacher is my choice. You could dye his skin red and make exclusive sports straps for your Palbundi Ferrari watches. Or Ann Coulter for you Americans: Get some true patriot Ol' Glory bitchleather straps. Those on the other side of the fence can get Michael Moore straps: there'd be more to go round, so that'd be for big watches. There's not be much leather from a Tom "Short" Cruise strap and it'd suit the sciento in your life, but you'd probably need to keep it in the closet to stop it going off. Uwe Boll. I'd choose Uwe Boll. House of the Dead-printed zombie straps, or Bloodrayne print. Yeah, who wants Uwe Boll straps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birdman Posted July 18, 2006 Report Share Posted July 18, 2006 I will be selling Hen straps soon. I hope nobody is upset with a chicken skin strap as these are free range hens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornerstone Posted July 18, 2006 Report Share Posted July 18, 2006 Michael Schumacher is my choice. You could dye his skin red and make exclusive sports straps for your Palbundi Ferrari watches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alextor Posted July 18, 2006 Report Share Posted July 18, 2006 There's not be much leather from a Tom "Short" Cruise strap and it'd suit the sciento in your life, but you'd probably need to keep it in the closet to stop it going off. Puggy you the best! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alextor Posted July 18, 2006 Report Share Posted July 18, 2006 Aequo animo audienda sunt imperitorum convicia (Seneca, Epistulae morales ad Lucilium 76, 4) and to make the statement complete: Aures habent et non audient os habent et non loquentur oculos habent et non videbunt aures habent et non audient nasum habent et non odorabuntur idola gentium argentum et aurum Jaeger, IWC et Rolexium Omega quartum (4th) habent et non confidit Replicatum Regula Hora Humus (Replica Watch Grupensis) confidet in TTKeus, Andreus, Joshuator et Precious Hora, auxiliatores et protectores eorum est PS: Gotta double up on my medication!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted July 18, 2006 Report Share Posted July 18, 2006 PS: Gotta double up on my medication!! In sooth, I know not how to buy more reps. Omega Planet Oceans I have not, Yet all around me Pumpkins I see oft, And something tells me they are really hot. Yeah, Iambic Pentameter in da house! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TiberiousT Posted July 18, 2006 Report Share Posted July 18, 2006 I can think of a few humans more deserving of being skinned and made into usefull watch straps - than ANY animal . Well, I guess I could go for a Hillary cordovan strap. Unlike equine stuff, this strap will be very wrinkly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerco Posted July 18, 2006 Report Share Posted July 18, 2006 os habent et non loquentur oculos habent et non videbunt aures habent et non audient nasum habent et non odorabuntur idola gentium argentum et aurum Jaeger, IWC et Rolexium Omega quartum (4th) habent et non confidit Replicatum Regula Hora Humus (Replica Watch Grupensis) confidet in TTKeus, Andreus, Joshuator et Precious Hora, auxiliatores et protectores eorum est PS: Gotta double up on my medication!! Yeah, that might do the tric, worked with me fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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