Stephane Posted May 22, 2009 Report Share Posted May 22, 2009 Hello Everybody, It's friday 6.21 PM now. The garden has been cleaned, furniture too, all drinks are in house, snacks too... Tomorrow is going to be a beautifull day here so we will spend the afternoon in the garden sharing moments, watches and drinks Got a phone call from Taka . Taka, Guru1 and his wife are in Brussels already. Frank KelsterStar69 and his familly probably too. In an hour I'll pick up Saso and his GirlFriend at the airport... So tonight, we will go in a typical Brussels restaurant. More later ...bye for now Stephane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted May 22, 2009 Report Share Posted May 22, 2009 Wishing I was there Have fun folks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlydog Posted May 22, 2009 Report Share Posted May 22, 2009 Sounds like it is going to be lots of fun. Stephane, I am extremely envious of everyone that can attend and who will be enjoying your hospitality. I hope when GTG can some time in the future. Best, B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmStaFF Posted May 22, 2009 Report Share Posted May 22, 2009 have fun guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolfire Posted May 22, 2009 Report Share Posted May 22, 2009 As vlydog has mentioned, I'm so envious of you guys, Stephane... And wishing I could be there to enjoy all of you great people's company & your wonderful hospitality... Enjoy yourselves, peeps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elepaolo Posted May 22, 2009 Report Share Posted May 22, 2009 have fun guys +1 ...how I wish, how I wish I were there, you're just a bunch of souls exchanging and selling watches, year after year... (very free adaption of a somewhat obscure, unknown song of a very obscure, unknown English rock band... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Posted May 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2009 Thanks for the nice words all. For sure what is great in our community is to be from so many different parts of the world... But then, it is a pain too because we cannot meet each other as easily as we would wish By the way, please consider this idea: how about a GTG in vacation time (Summer) in a typical location like Greece, Italy or Spain.... Might be the best way to meet from all over the world as I guess for many US and DownUnder members EU historical countries are attractive. Mixing familly time in a great EU historical location with wonderfull beaches and organise a GTG day/evening? Just think it over...might be an interresting way to solve the distance problems ... Well at least if all you US/AU guys realise this continent is your original home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b16a2 Posted May 22, 2009 Report Share Posted May 22, 2009 Everyone have a great time, I wish I didn't have exams this week As for the idea of another meeting in the summer....count me in. I am free between Mid June - Beginning September. If it falls within those times it would be an absolute pleasure to meet the EU members. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donerix Posted May 22, 2009 Report Share Posted May 22, 2009 I wish I were there ..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pix Posted May 22, 2009 Report Share Posted May 22, 2009 (edited) Just packed 10 watches (1 watchwinder). The 2/3rd of my collection will stay home, but that's better than nothing Too bad I have so many watches abroad waiting for mods, I would have loved to introduce my ultimate PAM 111. Planned to exchange straps/buckles and why not a watch See you tomorrow, mid of the afternoon... Edited May 22, 2009 by Pix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted May 22, 2009 Report Share Posted May 22, 2009 leaving in 8 hours! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cats Posted May 23, 2009 Report Share Posted May 23, 2009 I have to go to the rugby of my son. Truying out my latest toy a EOS 50D with my 70-200 f2.8 ( let's hope he runs today ) I'll be off to Brussels at 13.00 local time See you. Carpe Diem Cats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Posted May 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2009 Good morning all. The evening started really bad yesterday. I was at the airport picking up Saso and on the phone driving to the arrivals when a police man stopped me... The result was 90 minutes at the police station and I was tested positive for alcohol. As Saso's plane was a little later, I decided to have a drink before leaving...bad idea! This morning my car and driving license is still at the airport now The funny part is I was allowed to pick it up but not before 2.37 AM ... Go figure. You can't drive with 0.61 (legaly it's 0.50) but you may come back in the middle of the night after more drinks Anyway, I finaly arrived at the Hilton, late, but everyone was nice enough to wait for me and then we went for a dinner. I had a great evening and met some great new persons: Madame Saso, Mr and Me Guru1... Ok, off to the bathroom now for a good shower and then I will pick up VikkyRob at the railway station but with a friend of mine as he still has his car and driving license Later, Stephane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Posted May 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2009 I have to go to the rugby of my son. Truying out my latest toy a EOS 50D with my 70-200 f2.8 ( let's hope he runs today ) I'll be off to Brussels at 13.00 local time See you. Carpe Diem Cats See you Cats...can't wait. Give me a call when you're in town Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobs1971 Posted May 23, 2009 Report Share Posted May 23, 2009 @Stephane: sorry to hear this, mate. Bad luck Leaving in a few hours. Can't hardly wait to see you guys (again)!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caruwe Posted May 24, 2009 Report Share Posted May 24, 2009 (edited) @ Stephane thank you for the wonderful gtg - you are a great host, and seem a very nice man to be - restaurant with a very friendly service and good food - the hotel was great and at an unbeatable price. - it was the best gtg so far Thanks, Stephane Edited May 24, 2009 by caruwe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Posted May 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2009 Thanks a lot to you Caruwe for being here In fact, I thank you all guys and gals for coming to Brussels for this second edition. I had a wonderfull time again...and already think about next year's one Simply disapointed to have to say bye These great moments are too short as usual. @All: our official photographer, Capice, will certainly post some nice photos soon... Stay tuned Bye for now, Stephane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted May 24, 2009 Report Share Posted May 24, 2009 Not home yet but stopped at macdonalds just to say what a fantastic time i had with you all, Stephane, thank you for a great time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seadweller4000 Posted May 24, 2009 Report Share Posted May 24, 2009 That was simply awesome, I cannot remember when I had so much fun the last time! Stephane, thank you so much for your incredible hospitality! Looking so much forward to see Capices pictures. Btw, I have some nice pictures myself - especially from the late hours of the GTG... Whooohoooo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Posted May 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2009 Oh my god...photos of the late hours Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cats Posted May 24, 2009 Report Share Posted May 24, 2009 Stephane and all the members from the GTG, It's been a wonderfull day.evening and night. One thing i learned , and to be honest i already knew it , i'm still a NOOB when it comes to knowledge of all the brands. Thanks again Stephane for being a great host . Carpe Diem Cats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slay Posted May 24, 2009 Report Share Posted May 24, 2009 Amazing. Really! But definitely need some sleep now @Andy, do you still have the deepsea on your wrist? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Posted May 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2009 Hey guys, Thanks for the nice words... GTG is not over yet. I'm sitting with Taka at home and we will leave shortly to have some more tourist tour Taka salutes you all... Bye for now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted May 24, 2009 Report Share Posted May 24, 2009 @Andy, do you still have the deepsea on your wrist? Yep still do, i actualy quite like it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest asim Posted May 24, 2009 Report Share Posted May 24, 2009 glad it went well! we have to have another, i NEED to come!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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