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TheVTCGuy · 23 March 2018, 07:05 AM

Ahem.....

So uh.... Before I start this thread, I want to point out another TRF member is mentioned; Trace (TheRolexkingofLV). I have had the pleasure of meeting Trace and spending time with him on several occasions. THERE IS NOT A FINER GENTLEMAN IN THIS WORLD. Trace is genuine, kind, a credit to this forum and I am honored to call him my friend

Ok, so let's get to what happened this morning.

A day or so ago, Trace texted me, asking for my shipping address and said he wanted to send me a book. I told him that really wasn't necessary, but he insisted, saying something like: "You've had a bad week, I think you'll enjoy this... no big deal... I think you'll enjoy this BOOK" (remember that word). This generous gesture is typical Trace, and I was not at all surprised. I gave him my shipping address.

This morning, a package arrived. I opened it up, excited to see which BOOK Trace had sent me. Imagine my shock and surprise, when I discovered the box contained a brand-new Toshiba noteBOOK Laptop!!!!

OMG! I don't deserve this! Trace! You have seriously outdone yourself! I am not surprised by this gift, and I got the "book" analogy but I can't accept this. I call him immediately. The conversation went like this:

Me: Trace! "Thank you..but I can't accept this!"
Trace: "Oh sure you can, it's nothing really, enjoy it! Have a better week"

Me: "Trace, I... I am speechless, this gift is really too much!"
Trace: (Laughs) "No it's not Bro... nothing, just a little token, enjoy!"

Me: "Trace, you are generous to a fault but I have to send this back..."
Trace: "Nope, not accepting it, it's your gift."

Me: "Yeah, but...a brand new laptop computer!?"
Trace: "No, really, it's no big- ... .. . .. ..

... ... ... . ... .. ...

... .. .... ..

.. ... ..... .. .... .. ... ...

... ... . . ..... .... . . .... .... Computer?"

Trace's shipping company had sent me the wrong package.

... ..... ..... ... ..

... ........... .... ... .... ....

Oh and my book? It went to someone else, we are still trying to track it down....

BBL · 23 March 2018, 07:14 AM

You poor thing....... and poor Trace!!

Another story for you both to laugh about...

G8RDPM · 23 March 2018, 07:18 AM

Trace is super cool.
Hope things are looking you for you,Paul!

gmh1013 · 23 March 2018, 07:19 AM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZAAKPJEq1Ew

Abdullah71601 · 23 March 2018, 07:21 AM

You’re cursed!!!

GerardoG · 23 March 2018, 07:21 AM

I have to make separate comments:

A. Trace IS class act, met him several times
B. Really!?!? Wrong package??????? Oh Paul.....
C. There is wine ALL OVER THE TABLE!!!!!!!!!!!!

Bruin Watch · 23 March 2018, 07:35 AM

Wow, the weekend can't come soon enough! Tough few days for you... hope it gets better quickly!!

TheRolexKingofLV · 23 March 2018, 08:16 AM

Ok here's the UPDATE: The girl at the UPS Store packaged and shipped your package to Toshiba, where that Laptop was supposed to go. They found your box though! Its being sent back to Vegas now. You'll have the correct box shortly...I hope!

See, this wasn't a curse Paul, just an incompetent UPS employee that switched mailing labels! Your luck is already changing my friend!

AzPaul · 23 March 2018, 08:35 AM

To recap:
Day 1 - 70 year old clocks not running well
Day 2 - Stranger noticed you were dating an attractive, younger woman
Day 3 - Reduced value on trade in
Day 4 - Mix up on a gift

Courage, my friend, courage.

GoingPlaces · 23 March 2018, 09:05 AM

There 4 days of good luck on the way, hang in there.

Rolex addict · 23 March 2018, 09:30 AM

You DO need to take up drinking. In Vegas, we’ll head to a bar in Caesars that is internationally known for mojitoes, and drinks are on me. After a few, we’ll really trash talk Trace!!

TheRolexKingofLV · 23 March 2018, 09:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rolex addict

You DO need to take up drinking. In Vegas, we’ll head to a bar in Caesars that is internationally known for mojitoes, and drinks are on me. After a few, we’ll really trash talk Trace!!

RW16610 · 23 March 2018, 10:02 AM

Hang in there, Paul!

SemperFi · 23 March 2018, 10:37 AM

Wow! I can’t wait to see what tomorrow brings.

Etschell · 23 March 2018, 10:55 AM

paul just relax. jocke is in basel so there will be no posts for a bit about you.

Abdullah71601 · 23 March 2018, 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Etschell

paul just relax. jocke is in basel so there will be no posts for a bit about you.

Jocke is back at the house. He is occupied with his report though.

Etschell · 23 March 2018, 11:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Abdullah71601

Jocke is back at the house. He is occupied with his report though.

paul looks like 5th day could be a lock.

520Matt · 23 March 2018, 11:21 AM

Paul. LMFAO. That is damn funny!

Canook · 23 March 2018, 01:14 PM

These updates are better then watching a suspense filled soap opera.....

"tune in tomorrow for Pauls next drama on TheVTCGuy Chronicles"

Rock · 23 March 2018, 04:09 PM

A great story and well told.
Good luck for tomorrow.

jw0n · 23 March 2018, 05:55 PM

Woah! What a BOOK! Now, I'm staying tuned for episode 5!

rootbeer7 · 24 March 2018, 12:29 AM

Great story. Very funny. Have great weekends fellas

Gharddog03 · 24 March 2018, 12:54 AM

Super cool!

23 March 2018, 07:05 AM	#1
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,540	And... Day four (4), My consecutive days of bad luck continues Ahem..... So uh.... Before I start this thread, I want to point out another TRF member is mentioned; Trace (TheRolexkingofLV). I have had the pleasure of meeting Trace and spending time with him on several occasions. THERE IS NOT A FINER GENTLEMAN IN THIS WORLD. Trace is genuine, kind, a credit to this forum and I am honored to call him my friend Ok, so let's get to what happened this morning. A day or so ago, Trace texted me, asking for my shipping address and said he wanted to send me a book. I told him that really wasn't necessary, but he insisted, saying something like: "You've had a bad week, I think you'll enjoy this... no big deal... I think you'll enjoy this BOOK" (remember that word). This generous gesture is typical Trace, and I was not at all surprised. I gave him my shipping address. This morning, a package arrived. I opened it up, excited to see which BOOK Trace had sent me. Imagine my shock and surprise, when I discovered the box contained a brand-new Toshiba noteBOOK Laptop!!!! OMG! I don't deserve this! Trace! You have seriously outdone yourself! I am not surprised by this gift, and I got the "book" analogy but I can't accept this. I call him immediately. The conversation went like this: Me: Trace! "Thank you..but I can't accept this!" Trace: "Oh sure you can, it's nothing really, enjoy it! Have a better week" Me: "Trace, I... I am speechless, this gift is really too much!" Trace: (Laughs) "No it's not Bro... nothing, just a little token, enjoy!" Me: "Trace, you are generous to a fault but I have to send this back..." Trace: "Nope, not accepting it, it's your gift." Me: "Yeah, but...a brand new laptop computer!?" Trace: "No, really, it's no big- ... .. . .. .. ... ... ... . ... .. ... ... .. .... .. .. ... ..... .. .... .. ... ... ... ... . . ..... .... . . .... .... Computer?" Trace's shipping company had sent me the wrong package. ... ..... ..... ... .. ... ........... .... ... .... .... Oh and my book? It went to someone else, we are still trying to track it down....

23 March 2018, 07:14 AM	#2
BBL "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Real Name: DM Location: USA Watch: DD-YG/DJ/Breitling Posts: 8,795	You poor thing....... and poor Trace!! Another story for you both to laugh about... __________________ . People of integrity expect to be believed and when they are not they let time prove them right. A best friend is like a four leaf clover - hard to find and lucky to have. SJP

23 March 2018, 08:16 AM	#8
TheRolexKingofLV "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Trace Location: Vegas/Bay Area Posts: 9,234	Ok here's the UPDATE: The girl at the UPS Store packaged and shipped your package to Toshiba, where that Laptop was supposed to go. They found your box though! Its being sent back to Vegas now. You'll have the correct box shortly...I hope! See, this wasn't a curse Paul, just an incompetent UPS employee that switched mailing labels! Your luck is already changing my friend! __________________ Official Host "The Penthouse Party" Las Vegas 2018 Instagram @tracenunes

23 March 2018, 08:35 AM	#9
AzPaul 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Paul Location: Tucson, Az Watch: Rolex 1501 Posts: 13,187	To recap: Day 1 - 70 year old clocks not running well Day 2 - Stranger noticed you were dating an attractive, younger woman Day 3 - Reduced value on trade in Day 4 - Mix up on a gift Courage, my friend, courage. __________________ Ain't much of a crime, whacking a surly bartender

23 March 2018, 10:37 AM	#14
SemperFi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Angelo Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 42,164	Wow! I can’t wait to see what tomorrow brings. __________________ Rolex Submariner Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Tudor Black Bay 58 Blue Tudor Ranger 79910 Nomos Club Datum 733 Nomos Metro 38 Stowa Flieger Classic 40 * Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons *

23 March 2018, 07:18 AM	#3
G8RDPM 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: South Carolina Posts: 3,248	Trace is super cool. Hope things are looking you for you,Paul!

23 March 2018, 07:19 AM	#4
gmh1013 Banned Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: greg Location: Tempe AZ Watch: GMT Posts: 5,703	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZAAKPJEq1Ew

23 March 2018, 07:21 AM	#5
Abdullah71601 Banned Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Calumet Harbor Watch: ing da Bears Posts: 13,568	You’re cursed!!!

23 March 2018, 07:21 AM	#6
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	I have to make separate comments: A. Trace IS class act, met him several times B. Really!?!? Wrong package??????? Oh Paul..... C. There is wine ALL OVER THE TABLE!!!!!!!!!!!!

23 March 2018, 07:35 AM	#7
Bruin Watch "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: LAX DFW Watch: RolexOmegaCartier Posts: 812	Wow, the weekend can't come soon enough! Tough few days for you... hope it gets better quickly!!

23 March 2018, 09:05 AM	#10
GoingPlaces "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 5,341	There 4 days of good luck on the way, hang in there.

23 March 2018, 09:30 AM	#11
Rolex addict Banned Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: The Enabler Location: South Cackalacky Watch: me crash my bike Posts: 5,564	You DO need to take up drinking. In Vegas, we’ll head to a bar in Caesars that is internationally known for mojitoes, and drinks are on me. After a few, we’ll really trash talk Trace!!

23 March 2018, 10:02 AM	#13
RW16610 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Rommel Location: Toronto Canada Watch: 116710LN Posts: 8,959	Hang in there, Paul!

23 March 2018, 10:55 AM	#15
Etschell "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL Watch: platinum sub Posts: 15,884	paul just relax. jocke is in basel so there will be no posts for a bit about you. __________________ If you wind it, they will run. 25 or 6 to 4.

23 March 2018, 11:21 AM	#18
520Matt "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Matt Location: Tucson, AZ Watch: SD, LV,GMT II Pep Posts: 2,782	Paul. LMFAO. That is damn funny!

23 March 2018, 01:14 PM	#19
Canook "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Jason Location: Aussie/Malaysia Watch: too many to list Posts: 1,470	These updates are better then watching a suspense filled soap opera..... "tune in tomorrow for Pauls next drama on TheVTCGuy Chronicles" __________________ Current lineup -116610LV Sub -16233 Tapestry Datejust -16610LV KERMIT -116600 SD4000....16612 Yachtmaster- 16710 PEPSI -216570(polar)- -Yachtmaster II 116688 126300 Datejust 41 jubilee * Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons *

23 March 2018, 04:09 PM	#20
Rock 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Rocky Location: Australia Watch: Grail:Bluesy Posts: 17,649	A great story and well told. Good luck for tomorrow. __________________ Cellini 4112. Sub 14060M. DJ 16233. Rotherhams 1847 Pocket-watch. Foundation Member of 'Horologists Anonymous' "Hi, I'm Rocky, and I'm a Horologist..."

23 March 2018, 05:55 PM	#21
jw0n "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Won Location: Asia Posts: 1,417	Woah! What a BOOK! Now, I'm staying tuned for episode 5! __________________ Instagram: @itsjw0n

24 March 2018, 12:29 AM	#22
rootbeer7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: london Posts: 5,948	Great story. Very funny. Have great weekends fellas __________________ @imrootbeer7

24 March 2018, 12:54 AM	#23
Gharddog03 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Genaro Location: Fresno Ca. Watch: R O L E X Posts: 4,466	Super cool!

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