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Uncle-AJ · 11 August 2005, 09:41 PM

Shane (Southern Jessie) and myself met up in London yesterday. I got down from Bolton about 12 noon and took a quick underground trip to Green Park where Shane was waiting. Shane then took me to just about every watch shop there was, by the end of the day I was completely knackered. I said I'd wear a suit as Shane was coming from work and he usually wears one. What a mistake that was as it was swelteringly hot.

I think I was one of the only person with a suit on in London. We had hoped Leigh (Andyh) could join us but he had been working nights and had not been getting home till late, which had completely tired him out.

I took my camera and got a few shots, Unfortunately I can't get my card reader to work and I'm not able to upload the pictures from the camera to my computer. As soon as I sort out the problem I'll post them.

Many thanks to Shane for his company.

PS He still can't tie a tie.

Managed to get the pictures on the computer.

Me outside the forbidden sanctuary of Rolex HQ

Who is that wally in a suit?

11 August 2005, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Uncle-AJ

PS He still can't tie a tie.

I told ya.

Now... how "sweltering" is the heat in England? Like 25C?

We finally get a break today from the heat. So far this summer more than 40 days of +30C heat and humidity. Today a balmy 25C... I wore a sweater. LOLOL

Manatee · 11 August 2005, 10:26 PM

I'm glad you got to meet up with Shane, Adrian. I'm looking forward to doing the same soon.

Uncle-AJ · 11 August 2005, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Manatee

I'm glad you got to meet up with Shane, Adrian. I'm looking forward to doing the same soon.

I'm sure you will enjoy it, he knows all the dodgy watch shops.

Manatee · 11 August 2005, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Uncle-AJ

I'm sure you will enjoy it, he knows all the dodgy watch shops.

I buy all my watches from a guy who displays them on a blanket on the sidewalk, so I'm up for whatever he wants to show me.

dman · 11 August 2005, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Manatee

I buy all my watches from a guy who displays them on a blanket on the sidewalk, so I'm up for whatever he wants to show me.

LMAO!!

dman · 11 August 2005, 10:54 PM

Sounds really fun Adrian, can't wait to see pics mate!!

Uncle-AJ · 11 August 2005, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by dman

Sounds really fun Adrian, can't wait to see pics mate!!

There's only about 3 and 2 are of me so don't lose any sleep over it.

11 August 2005, 11:52 PM

Why the pix of you? We know what you look like.

Uncle-AJ · 11 August 2005, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Atomic

Why the pix of you? We know what you look like.

That's when I was younger.

I did have to don my sunglasses on Bond Street as I did not want to get mobbed by autograph hunters.

12 August 2005, 02:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Uncle-AJ

That's when I was younger.

I did have to don my sunglasses on Bond Street as I did not want to get mobbed by autograph hunters.

Ah yes, of course.

JJ Irani · 12 August 2005, 04:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Uncle-AJ

That's when I was younger.

I did have to don my sunglasses on Bond Street as I did not want to get mobbed by autograph hunters.

LOL! You still look young, Adrian. My daughter finds you a "very sweet man"....hey, I didn't say that!

Southern Jessie · 12 August 2005, 04:33 AM

Actually, I was knackered as well! I think we walked for hundreds of miles....that's what it felt like!

Peter, if you really want to see all the major watch shops (AD and grey market) I will show you, but make sure you wear some comfortable shoes!

Thanks to Adrian for a really nice day - I had a great time! :)

Uncle-AJ · 12 August 2005, 04:36 AM

It was actually thousands of miles and I was not wearing walking shoes.

Funny thing is I went to London and ended up in a Canadian pub for a drink and a Turkish restaurant for a meal.

This was on the pub wall....................just for Johnny Atomic.

12 August 2005, 07:55 AM

Well, if it was a real Canadian pub it would have a Canadiens or Leaf's poster, not a Canucks poster! Mind you, "JohnnyLeaf" or "JohnnyHab" just don't sound the same........maybe JohnnyBud for the Leaf's???

dman · 12 August 2005, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Uncle-AJ

There's only about 3 and 2 are of me so don't lose any sleep over it.

Lose sleep, hell those pics were worth the wait. You look super sharp in that suit mate!! Bad enough you had to be the smart one at the lunch table, but the handsome one too? That is just plain selfish.

Just kidding Shane buddy.

dman · 12 August 2005, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Avalon

Well, if it was a real Canadian pub it would have a Canadiens or Leaf's poster, not a Canucks poster! Mind you, "JohnnyLeaf" or "JohnnyHab" just don't sound the same........maybe JohnnyBud for the Leaf's???

LMAO!! Very true, how bout JohhnyFlame or JohhnyOlier?

Uncle-AJ · 12 August 2005, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

My daughter finds you a "very sweet man"

She's a very lovely person and has great taste.

12 August 2005, 10:36 PM

The Vancouver Canucks? Ermm... how 'bout a poster of the Olympic Gold Medal winning Canadian Olympic hockey team?

Rockrolex · 13 August 2005, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Uncle-AJ

It was actually thousands of miles and I was not wearing walking shoes.

Funny thing is I went to London and ended up in a Canadian pub for a drink and a Turkish restaurant for a meal.

That's Shane's warped sense of humor. When we met up with him last February (that was in another life), he took us to an American restaurant in Covent Garden.

Shane, why the hell would two Americans who had just arrived from the States want to be in London and go to an American restaurant?

I mean, with all the great Indian, Chinese, Italian, French, Turkish, Spanish, etc. restuarants in London, why would we want to go to a hamburger joint.

Peter, don't let him do that to you when you get there. Put your foot down and get something authentic. I'm sure there's a local Shane knows of where you can get real steak and kidney pies.

dman · 13 August 2005, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Uncle-AJ

She's a very lovely person and has great taste.

LMAO!!

13 August 2005, 01:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Atomic

The Vancouver Canucks? Ermm... how 'bout a poster of the Olympic Gold Medal winning Canadian Olympic hockey team?

Good idea! However, I think we will be hard pressed to repeat in Turin. I have a feeling that the NHL will not release the players due to the strike/lockout.

13 August 2005, 02:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Rockrolex

That's Shane's warped sense of humor. When we met up with him last February (that was in another life), he took us to an American restaurant in Covent Garden.

Shane, why the hell would two Americans who had just arrived from the States want to be in London and go to an American restaurant?

I mean, with all the great Indian, Chinese, Italian, French, Turkish, Spanish, etc. restuarants in London, why would we want to go to a hamburger joint.

Peter, don't let him do that to you when you get there. Put your foot down and get something authentic. I'm sure there's a local Shane knows of where you can get real steak and kidney pies.

Yeah Shane, take Peter to a restaurant that serves undercooked mad-cow beef, mushy peas and runny Yorkshire pudding. That's about as authentic UK dining as you can get (says the man from a country with culinary delights like banak and beaver balls).

13 August 2005, 02:18 AM

John, don't forget those Prairie Oysters!

Uncle-AJ · 13 August 2005, 04:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Atomic

Yeah Shane, take Peter to a restaurant that serves undercooked mad-cow beef, mushy peas and runny Yorkshire pudding.

Shane would not know a mushy pea if one popped up and bit him. I've been trying to get him to take me to a place that serves them to no avail.

13 August 2005, 04:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Uncle-AJ

Shane would not know a mushy pea if one popped up and bit him. I've been trying to get him to take me to a place that serves them to no avail.

No worries Adrian. If you ever come over this way, I know a few British pubs that have them actually listed on the menu as "mushy peas".

Uncle-AJ · 13 August 2005, 05:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Atomic

No worries Adrian. If you ever come over this way, I know a few British pubs that have them actually listed on the menu as "mushy peas".

What a truly civilised country you live in.

Southern Jessie · 13 August 2005, 05:08 AM

I'm not going to organise either of the get togethers - will leave that to one of the other guys.

Peter - I'm not sure I can make both but I shall definitely attend one and see you and Maureen.

As for venue - it depends what type of cuisine you really want to try.....I guess you've tried most in the States already?

Ed - sorry.....maybe I should have chosen a different restaurant....I wish I had more time to stay but I had to get back to work. Next time you and Arleen are down in London we can go somewhere more exciting!

Uncle-AJ · 13 August 2005, 05:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Southern Jessie

Next time you and Arleen are down in London we can go somewhere more exciting!

Like Bolton on a Saturday night.

padi56 · 13 August 2005, 07:53 PM

You must try the Gaylord Indian restaurant,the one thats owned by a relation of Suhail
on a London meet last year.

11 August 2005, 09:41 PM	#1
Uncle-AJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Real Name: Adrian Location: Bolton, UK. Watch: Daytona 116520 Posts: 6,844	1st TRF meeting.....London 10 Aug 2005 Shane (Southern Jessie) and myself met up in London yesterday. I got down from Bolton about 12 noon and took a quick underground trip to Green Park where Shane was waiting. Shane then took me to just about every watch shop there was, by the end of the day I was completely knackered. I said I'd wear a suit as Shane was coming from work and he usually wears one. What a mistake that was as it was swelteringly hot. I think I was one of the only person with a suit on in London. We had hoped Leigh (Andyh) could join us but he had been working nights and had not been getting home till late, which had completely tired him out. I took my camera and got a few shots, Unfortunately I can't get my card reader to work and I'm not able to upload the pictures from the camera to my computer. As soon as I sort out the problem I'll post them. Many thanks to Shane for his company. PS He still can't tie a tie. Managed to get the pictures on the computer. Me outside the forbidden sanctuary of Rolex HQ Who is that wally in a suit? __________________ A man with a watch knows what time it is. A man with two watches is never sure.........Segal's Law Member #10 Last edited by Uncle-AJ; 12 August 2005 at 06:57 AM..

11 August 2005, 10:54 PM	#7
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,583	Sounds really fun Adrian, can't wait to see pics mate!! __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

12 August 2005, 04:33 AM	#13
Southern Jessie Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 278	I had a great time with GWB!! Actually, I was knackered as well! I think we walked for hundreds of miles....that's what it felt like! Peter, if you really want to see all the major watch shops (AD and grey market) I will show you, but make sure you wear some comfortable shoes! Thanks to Adrian for a really nice day - I had a great time! :)

12 August 2005, 04:36 AM	#14
Uncle-AJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Real Name: Adrian Location: Bolton, UK. Watch: Daytona 116520 Posts: 6,844	It was actually thousands of miles and I was not wearing walking shoes. Funny thing is I went to London and ended up in a Canadian pub for a drink and a Turkish restaurant for a meal. This was on the pub wall....................just for Johnny Atomic. __________________ A man with a watch knows what time it is. A man with two watches is never sure.........Segal's Law Member #10 Last edited by Uncle-AJ; 12 August 2005 at 06:54 AM..

13 August 2005, 05:08 AM	#28
Southern Jessie Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 278	Hehehe I'm not going to organise either of the get togethers - will leave that to one of the other guys. Peter - I'm not sure I can make both but I shall definitely attend one and see you and Maureen. As for venue - it depends what type of cuisine you really want to try.....I guess you've tried most in the States already? Ed - sorry.....maybe I should have chosen a different restaurant....I wish I had more time to stay but I had to get back to work. Next time you and Arleen are down in London we can go somewhere more exciting!

11 August 2005, 10:26 PM	#3
Manatee Banned Join Date: May 2005 Location: Washington DC Are Posts: 677	I'm glad you got to meet up with Shane, Adrian. I'm looking forward to doing the same soon.

12 August 2005, 07:55 AM	#15
---- Guest Posts: n/a	Well, if it was a real Canadian pub it would have a Canadiens or Leaf's poster, not a Canucks poster! Mind you, "JohnnyLeaf" or "JohnnyHab" just don't sound the same........maybe JohnnyBud for the Leaf's???

12 August 2005, 10:36 PM	#19
Atomic Guest Posts: n/a	The Vancouver Canucks? Ermm... how 'bout a poster of the Olympic Gold Medal winning Canadian Olympic hockey team?

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---- Guest Posts: n/a	John, don't forget those Prairie Oysters!

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