b16a2 Posted June 12, 2009 Report Posted June 12, 2009 Dear RWG, I have just completed my last exam today which signals the completion of my university degree. I want to offer a massive thank you to the forum, because truly it has helped me find motivation and see the light at the end of the tunnel. I entered this forum just over three years ago now, and I am so glad I found this place. At first it was a great resource to research and buy the replicas that I wanted. However, after a while, the purchasing of watches became second fiddle to the participation with such a great community. Over the years I have made some great friends, but most of all, everyone in this forum is here because of their love and passion for timepieces and to share experiences along the way
P8B Posted June 12, 2009 Report Posted June 12, 2009 following your path and also looking at how RWG played such a good host to the RG members today I am upgrading myself so that $30 in from me!!
P8B Posted June 12, 2009 Report Posted June 12, 2009 following your path and also looking at how RWG played such a good host to the RG members today I am upgrading myself so that $30 in from me!! And done!!
P8B Posted June 12, 2009 Report Posted June 12, 2009 had a thought though does this qualify in what you were looking for?
freddy333 Posted June 12, 2009 Report Posted June 12, 2009 Congratulations on completing your degree. I hope it brings you much success.
b16a2 Posted June 12, 2009 Author Report Posted June 12, 2009 @P8B - I wondered why there was a massive invasion of 'Spartans' Well, what you did went beyond what I was hoping to do, so thank you If I don't get too many donations, Il count that $30 towards it, and Il match that. If I get quite a few then Il probably separate that from the other donations so it raises a bit more money. @Freddy - thanks my friend!
dluddy Posted June 12, 2009 Report Posted June 12, 2009 Great news. Congratulations on reaching that milestone
KB Posted June 13, 2009 Report Posted June 13, 2009 It should, of course, be pointed out that over the past 3 years you have shown yourself to be a quality member, so it turns both ways and we must also say thank you for spending the time with us. Congrats on finishing your degree. Ken
cornerstone Posted June 13, 2009 Report Posted June 13, 2009 Thanks for the great post - and congratulations on finishing the exams! Time to kick back and enjoy for sure. And at the end of the summer there's nothing to top off a quality degree like......returning for a post-grad degree...
Utheman Posted June 13, 2009 Report Posted June 13, 2009 Another fine example of this great community/family. Congrats, b16a2!
b16a2 Posted June 13, 2009 Author Report Posted June 13, 2009 Thanks everyone for the kind words. I was kind of hoping that this would turn into a more communal thread, with new members and old members posting about their experiences on this wonderful board @Cornerstone - I really take my hat off to those that continue to do a masters, and many of my fellow students are off to law school for a year now, so I wish them all the best with that. I certainly don't have the focus to do anything like that at the moment, so Im off to start working and paying taxes now haha Maybe in the future I might undertake a post-grad but at the moment, it certainly is a case of putting the feet up and soaking in the freedom for a few months
Watchmeister Posted June 13, 2009 Report Posted June 13, 2009 B- Congrats on your degree. I wish I could remember that far back. And I have to agree that the friends I have made through the community have been far more important than any of the watches. I have had the opportunity to meet with members from all over the world. I have even had one or two over as house guests. I have never found any community where folks truly wanted to be so helpful. I was not one of the original mods on this forum but was honored when I joined the team. And sitting here today, I can say that my closest friends over the last few years have come from the forum and it has little to do with watches.
cornerstone Posted June 13, 2009 Report Posted June 13, 2009 @Cornerstone - I really take my hat off to those that continue to do a masters, and many of my fellow students are off to law school for a year now, so I wish them all the best with that. I certainly don't have the focus to do anything like that at the moment, so Im off to start working and paying taxes now haha Maybe in the future I might undertake a post-grad but at the moment, it certainly is a case of putting the feet up and soaking in the freedom for a few months But if you don't do your CPE you'll be missing out on getting sacked via voicemail in 3 years! (I hope you know what I'm talking about - a wee topical in-joke ) I agree with Kruzer - I arrived for the watches but stayed for the friends. You're all appreciated
b16a2 Posted June 13, 2009 Author Report Posted June 13, 2009 B- Congrats on your degree. I wish I could remember that far back. And I have to agree that the friends I have made through the community have been far more important than any of the watches. I have had the opportunity to meet with members from all over the world. I have even had one or two over as house guests. I have never found any community where folks truly wanted to be so helpful. I was not one of the original mods on this forum but was honored when I joined the team. And sitting here today, I can say that my closest friends over the last few years have come from the forum and it has little to do with watches. Definitely. It's great how a shared passion can actually lead to a good friendship....and you need not even have met the person face to face. I envy you having met some, and even had some as house guests, it must be great. Now I have a little more freedom this summer Im hoping to attend a few GTG's and meet some of this great community! But if you don't do your CPE you'll be missing out on getting sacked via voicemail in 3 years! (I hope you know what I'm talking about - a wee topical in-joke ) I agree with Kruzer - I arrived for the watches but stayed for the friends. You're all appreciated If it was something that was publicised yesterday I know what you mean, if not....I haven't the faintest
cornerstone Posted June 13, 2009 Report Posted June 13, 2009 If it was something that was publicised yesterday....
b16a2 Posted June 13, 2009 Author Report Posted June 13, 2009 .....great advertisement for employee/employer relations
lanikai Posted June 14, 2009 Report Posted June 14, 2009 Congrats B16.. a great example of what RWG exemplifies.. unconditional support ! May all your hard work earning your dgree bring you everything that life has that is good !! A~C Lani
omni Posted June 14, 2009 Report Posted June 14, 2009 I agree with Kruzer - I arrived for the watches but stayed for the friends. You're all appreciated I think that sums it up for almost all oldtimers, especially those that have moved on from replicas. (cough-cough)
Shundi Posted June 14, 2009 Report Posted June 14, 2009 Congrats man! It's always nice to "FINALLY" be done
Watchmeister Posted June 14, 2009 Report Posted June 14, 2009 I think that sums it up for almost all oldtimers, especially those that have moved on from replicas. (cough-cough) Every once in a while you have to pick one up though. The habit dies hard.
Justasgood Posted June 15, 2009 Report Posted June 15, 2009 It should, of course, be pointed out that over the past 3 years you have shown yourself to be a quality member, so it turns both ways and we must also say thank you for spending the time with us. Congrats on finishing your degree. Ken Well said and I concur. Congrats!
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