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JJ Irani · 15 January 2006, 03:25 AM

Thanks, Nick.

BTW, what is the latest state of your watch collection? We haven't been in touch for quite a while and an update (with some pics) would be wonderful!

Thanks - JJ

Uncle-AJ · 15 January 2006, 03:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Islander

Looks like the first pic was a little too large: I'll watch that. The pic of our Nelson 32 (Betsy) is better.

I plan to do a set of interior shots when we finally manage to move in and put our own touches to the house (its well over 200 years old and there's still quite a lot to do inside). As I've discussed with Shane many times, we have loaned it out to good friends, who have put up with - and helped out with - enormous building problems during the time we have been camping out in the West Country.

It'll be worth it though! (BTW, the beach and mooring jetty is at the bottom of the garden). I'll look out some other shots soon when I can get to the main archive computer - I've got a feeling that Shane already has (had?) some.

Hi Nick,

You certainly get around, only a second ago I was reading your email.

The house looks nice, what was it in it's previous life?

Rockrolex · 15 January 2006, 07:42 AM

Great pics, Nick. A friend of mine had a house on the mainland (in Leicester) that was somewhat older I think but right on the road with the side entrance. Yours reminds me of the look of that house. I'm sure yours will look great when you are done with the renovations.

mailman · 15 January 2006, 08:35 AM

Hey Nick.

Beautiful house. Can't wait to see more pics of it.

dina · 15 January 2006, 06:14 PM

Hi Nick. Beautiful house

Islander · 15 January 2006, 08:23 PM

Thanks for the comments on the house: it's turning the corner from being a bit of a nightmare (and a bottomless pit!) to a labour of love. I still don't know when we'll get to live there properly though; work on the mainland really gets in the way but pays the bills

I think Adrian knows more about "putting up with where you work" than I do! (We work for the same Co.) But look at the quality birding that you get to do, Adrian.

The house was a merchant's house originally, but had been changed into a dentist's surgery when we acquired it. BTW JJ, we still have the other house (that you've seen in pics of Veronica and myself) over on the other side of the village, but that's also rented out (we can use an annexe when we're on the Island).

JJ: I don't really have a watch collection as such, but my daily wear is (another) SS Sub-date and I still have the ND Sub. I say "another" Sub-date, because I gave the original - and my Pepsi GMTII - to my sons when my eldest (Tom) graduated and took up his first graduate job. (The other son, Bill, is still a third year Engineering student, with another year to grad. At present he is helping to design an 82ft cruiser boat, sponsored by one of the world's most famous boat designers - a good placement with a job built in after graduation. Well done, my son! (Is this boat intended for his old man?

)

I now miss the pepsi GMTII, ('spose I always knew I would) so that will be the next purchase when I get a bonus at the end of March.

Uncle-AJ · 15 January 2006, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Islander

I think Adrian knows more about "putting up with where you work" more than I do! (We work for the same Co.) But look at the quality birding that you get to do, Adrian.

Putting up with the management is harder.

Islander · 15 January 2006, 09:43 PM

I was glad to get out of the more senior position I had with the previous joint venture that we were in. The main board was a nightmare and, as discussed before, the effort of trying to keep literally thousands of people employed in a difficult marketplace is not good for one's health.

I'm back on the "reasearchy" side now and much happier.

I suppose it doesn't matter what level you're at, there's always some pain in the neck somewhere above you

Islander · 15 January 2006, 10:18 PM

It will be no surprise that I don't have a monopoly on good looking Island houses (as if!). Here are a few more (apologies to those who may have seen these pics at some time at "the other place").

Godshill village (yes its a real village, not a showplace):-

Mottistone manor - there's quite a few manor houses, but this is a good one!

and we'll throw in a medieval castle too.... Carisbrooke Castle, occasional home of Queen Victoria and prison to Charles I

JJ Irani · 16 January 2006, 03:54 AM

JJ: I don't really have a watch collection as such, but my daily wear is (another) SS Sub-date and I still have the ND Sub. I say "another" Sub-date, because I gave the original - and my Pepsi GMTII - to my sons when my eldest (Tom) graduated and took up his first graduate job. (The other son, Bill, is still a third year Engineering student, with another year to grad. At present he is helping to design an 82ft cruiser boat, sponsored by one of the world's most famous boat designers - a good placement with a job built in after graduation. Well done, my son! (Is this boat intended for his old man? )

I now miss the pepsi GMTII, ('spose I always knew I would) so that will be the next purchase when I get a bonus at the end of March.

Hi Nick,

Thanks for the update. Correct me if I'm wrong, but didn't you also have an LV Sub in your collection? Hope you get a new GMT-II soon. On this forum, you are allowed only the all black one, or you get banned by Ed!!

Islander · 16 January 2006, 07:56 PM

I'm still waiting for an LV at list! Thanks for reminding me. I did talk to my AD a while back who said that they've only had two or three come in - and I am about 2 away still.

I'm not really in any hurry. When it comes in, I'll grab it.

My previous GMTII has been all three SS variants: it started all black, then black / red and then pepsi. My son is keeping it at pepsi, but I have the other two bezels if he changes his mind (a London RSC benefit!).

17 January 2006, 12:05 AM

Hi Nick. Great pix and your new island house looks impressive. Can't wait to see pix of the finished product. Great pic of the boat in tough seas, too. Were you on 'it' or were you snapping the pic?

Islander · 17 January 2006, 12:15 AM

Thanks for the comments. I can't wait to see the house finished and us moved in either!

I think both could be some way off though... maybe not until this time next year because of work and commitments to the friends still helping and living in it.

I was driving the boat, while my son Tom took the pics. The boat's back in the yard at present for a major refit; new Steyr engines and a complete renovation of hull and superstructure (watch this space for pics in about April/early May !). We still have the Boston Whaler in St Ives as well, but it's a little cold for open boats at present, methinks

17 January 2006, 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Islander

but it's a little cold for open boats at present, methinks

Wimp!

Islander · 17 January 2006, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Atomic

Wimp!

Wimp, no doubt! But warm wimp!

... and the Nelson's usually in the water all year round (with occasional hauls out for cleaning / anti-fouling), so I'm no armchair sailor...

On the Island, I can leave home, reach the boat in a couple of minutes, then "flat taps" brings up the French coast (and all that good cheap wine) in just over 4 hours. All year round.

Uncle-AJ · 17 January 2006, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Islander

On the Island, I can leave home, reach the boat in a couple of minutes, then "flat taps" brings up the French coast (and all that good cheap wine) in just over 4 hours. All year round.

Bloody pirate, wait till the revenue men find out.

17 January 2006, 11:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Islander

Wimp, no doubt! But warm wimp!

... and the Nelson's usually in the water all year round (with occasional hauls out for cleaning / anti-fouling), so I'm no armchair sailor...

On the Island, I can leave home, reach the boat in a couple of minutes, then "flat taps" brings up the French coast (and all that good cheap wine) in just over 4 hours. All year round.

Sounds great Nick! BTW, I'm totally impressed you were out in the Ocean when the seas were that big. As a land-lubber (who has okay sea legs) any kind of sailing impresses me.

Islander · 18 January 2006, 01:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Uncle-AJ

Bloody pirate, wait till the revenue men find out.

All for our own personal consumption, officer!

Uncle-AJ · 18 January 2006, 02:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Islander

All for our own personal consumption, officer!

A likely story captain Teech.

tpearman · 18 January 2006, 09:10 AM

Sorry, I've been offline a lot lately. To answer your question, YES, I still love the Panerai. Perhaps too much?? I've almost completely stopped looking at other watches to buy. A first for me...

What about you? I really like the pics you posted of yours on a bracelet. Have you sold it yet?

19 January 2006, 03:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tpearman

Sorry, I've been offline a lot lately. To answer your question, YES, I still love the Panerai. Perhaps too much?? I've almost completely stopped looking at other watches to buy. A first for me...

What about you? I really like the pics you posted of yours on a bracelet. Have you sold it yet?

Daren's in Hawaii for a while, so don't count on a response anytime soon, dude. But, speaking for Daren, he's still got the PAM88, and it did go to Hawaii with him.

tpearman · 19 January 2006, 10:20 AM

Smart man, taking the 88!

RogerF · 25 January 2006, 12:57 AM

I'll submit one, best ever for me LOL

G Shearing · 29 January 2006, 10:28 AM

This was a lovely watch. I believe it was made for Harrods. I wish I had kept it. Gevril has one like it.

JJ Irani · 29 January 2006, 02:08 PM

Superb hands and dial....don't like that lug system though. Overall, a very handsome watch!!

mailman · 29 January 2006, 09:11 PM

Like the hands and dial. It looks good on the strap also.

Rockrolex · 30 January 2006, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by G Shearing

This was a lovely watch. I believe it was made for Harrods. I wish I had kept it. Gevril has one like it.

Nice looking watch, Eric. I like it better on the strap than the bracelet.

Veritas07 · 3 February 2006, 03:11 AM

Even my dog Luna has one....

Veritas07 · 3 February 2006, 03:21 AM

and boner

Veritas07 · 3 February 2006, 03:37 AM

And one for JJ

15 January 2006, 03:25 AM	#61
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,320	Thanks, Nick. BTW, what is the latest state of your watch collection? We haven't been in touch for quite a while and an update (with some pics) would be wonderful! Thanks - JJ __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

15 January 2006, 07:42 AM	#63
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,504	Great pics, Nick. A friend of mine had a house on the mainland (in Leicester) that was somewhat older I think but right on the road with the side entrance. Yours reminds me of the look of that house. I'm sure yours will look great when you are done with the renovations. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

15 January 2006, 08:35 AM	#64
mailman TRF Moderator & DATE-JUST41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,357	Hey Nick. Beautiful house. Can't wait to see more pics of it. __________________ JJ

15 January 2006, 08:23 PM	#66
Islander Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: England Posts: 285	Thanks everyone Thanks for the comments on the house: it's turning the corner from being a bit of a nightmare (and a bottomless pit!) to a labour of love. I still don't know when we'll get to live there properly though; work on the mainland really gets in the way but pays the bills I think Adrian knows more about "putting up with where you work" than I do! (We work for the same Co.) But look at the quality birding that you get to do, Adrian. The house was a merchant's house originally, but had been changed into a dentist's surgery when we acquired it. BTW JJ, we still have the other house (that you've seen in pics of Veronica and myself) over on the other side of the village, but that's also rented out (we can use an annexe when we're on the Island). JJ: I don't really have a watch collection as such, but my daily wear is (another) SS Sub-date and I still have the ND Sub. I say "another" Sub-date, because I gave the original - and my Pepsi GMTII - to my sons when my eldest (Tom) graduated and took up his first graduate job. (The other son, Bill, is still a third year Engineering student, with another year to grad. At present he is helping to design an 82ft cruiser boat, sponsored by one of the world's most famous boat designers - a good placement with a job built in after graduation. Well done, my son! (Is this boat intended for his old man? ) I now miss the pepsi GMTII, ('spose I always knew I would) so that will be the next purchase when I get a bonus at the end of March. Last edited by Islander; 15 January 2006 at 09:38 PM..

15 January 2006, 09:43 PM	#68
Islander Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: England Posts: 285	Yeah right! I was glad to get out of the more senior position I had with the previous joint venture that we were in. The main board was a nightmare and, as discussed before, the effort of trying to keep literally thousands of people employed in a difficult marketplace is not good for one's health. I'm back on the "reasearchy" side now and much happier. I suppose it doesn't matter what level you're at, there's always some pain in the neck somewhere above you Last edited by Islander; 15 January 2006 at 09:44 PM..

15 January 2006, 06:14 PM	#65
dina "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Dina Location: utica Posts: 1,392	Hi Nick. Beautiful house

15 January 2006, 10:18 PM	#69
Islander Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: England Posts: 285	A few more Island pics It will be no surprise that I don't have a monopoly on good looking Island houses (as if!). Here are a few more (apologies to those who may have seen these pics at some time at "the other place"). Godshill village (yes its a real village, not a showplace):- Mottistone manor - there's quite a few manor houses, but this is a good one! and we'll throw in a medieval castle too.... Carisbrooke Castle, occasional home of Queen Victoria and prison to Charles I

16 January 2006, 03:54 AM	#70
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,320	JJ: I don't really have a watch collection as such, but my daily wear is (another) SS Sub-date and I still have the ND Sub. I say "another" Sub-date, because I gave the original - and my Pepsi GMTII - to my sons when my eldest (Tom) graduated and took up his first graduate job. (The other son, Bill, is still a third year Engineering student, with another year to grad. At present he is helping to design an 82ft cruiser boat, sponsored by one of the world's most famous boat designers - a good placement with a job built in after graduation. Well done, my son! (Is this boat intended for his old man? ) I now miss the pepsi GMTII, ('spose I always knew I would) so that will be the next purchase when I get a bonus at the end of March. Hi Nick, Thanks for the update. Correct me if I'm wrong, but didn't you also have an LV Sub in your collection? Hope you get a new GMT-II soon. On this forum, you are allowed only the all black one, or you get banned by Ed!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

16 January 2006, 07:56 PM	#71
Islander Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: England Posts: 285	No LV yet I'm still waiting for an LV at list! Thanks for reminding me. I did talk to my AD a while back who said that they've only had two or three come in - and I am about 2 away still. I'm not really in any hurry. When it comes in, I'll grab it. My previous GMTII has been all three SS variants: it started all black, then black / red and then pepsi. My son is keeping it at pepsi, but I have the other two bezels if he changes his mind (a London RSC benefit!).

17 January 2006, 12:05 AM	#72
Atomic Guest Posts: n/a	Hi Nick. Great pix and your new island house looks impressive. Can't wait to see pix of the finished product. Great pic of the boat in tough seas, too. Were you on 'it' or were you snapping the pic?

17 January 2006, 12:15 AM	#73
Islander Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: England Posts: 285	Hi John Thanks for the comments. I can't wait to see the house finished and us moved in either! I think both could be some way off though... maybe not until this time next year because of work and commitments to the friends still helping and living in it. I was driving the boat, while my son Tom took the pics. The boat's back in the yard at present for a major refit; new Steyr engines and a complete renovation of hull and superstructure (watch this space for pics in about April/early May !). We still have the Boston Whaler in St Ives as well, but it's a little cold for open boats at present, methinks

18 January 2006, 09:10 AM	#80
tpearman "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: New Orleans, Louisiana USA Posts: 53	To D-Man Sorry, I've been offline a lot lately. To answer your question, YES, I still love the Panerai. Perhaps too much?? I've almost completely stopped looking at other watches to buy. A first for me... What about you? I really like the pics you posted of yours on a bracelet. Have you sold it yet?

19 January 2006, 10:20 AM	#82
tpearman "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: New Orleans, Louisiana USA Posts: 53	Smart man, taking the 88!

25 January 2006, 12:57 AM	#83
RogerF "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Duh! Location: Toronto Canada Watch: a gonna do? Posts: 2,573	I'll submit one, best ever for me LOL

29 January 2006, 10:28 AM	#84
G Shearing Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Canadian NW Posts: 176	Harrod's Watch. This was a lovely watch. I believe it was made for Harrods. I wish I had kept it. Gevril has one like it. Last edited by G Shearing; 29 January 2006 at 10:35 AM..

29 January 2006, 02:08 PM	#85
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,320	Superb hands and dial....don't like that lug system though. Overall, a very handsome watch!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

29 January 2006, 09:11 PM	#86
mailman TRF Moderator & DATE-JUST41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,357	Like the hands and dial. It looks good on the strap also. __________________ JJ

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