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[cobar75]

hey thanks, I agree it's been a pile on, out of control, i wanted to prove myself, and people poked, Its new year; have a happy one!

No worries, again, sorry for joining in. I believe you are a good person. We all have problem in this life. I lost my father this Summer to metastasized liver cancer that ended up in his brain; I made two trips back to the US to be with him. One of my best friends died this year, and my uncle had just refused to receive care and is on comfort only measures in hospital—he came to my father’s funeral, 71-year-old with COPD and had now has COVID. He served as an infantryman during the Vietnam War and is tough as nails. He will be gone most likely by January—if he can hold on. He gave me his dog tag that he wore in his boot while he was in the jungle. I wear it proudly as I type.

What I’m trying to say, apart from my apology, is this. Because life is way too important to squander on material things, proving that we’re better than our neighbors or who drives the biggest and best car on the cul-de-sac or who had the best house or how many watches we own, they are all material rubbish that our kids will probably sell off when we depart this place.

Live, Love, Laugh…

 

[English Gent]

No worries, again, sorry for joining in. I believe you are a good person. We all have problem in this life. I lost my father this Summer to metastasized liver cancer that ended up in his brain; I made two trips back to the US to be with him. One of my best friends died this year, and my uncle had just refused to receive care and is on comfort only measures in hospital—he came to my father’s funeral, 71-year-old with COPD and had now has COVID. He served as an infantryman during the Vietnam War and is tough as nails. He will be gone most likely by January—if he can hold on. He gave me his dog tag that he wore in his boot while he was in the jungle. I wear it proudly as I type.

What I’m trying to say, apart from my apology, is this. Because life is way too important to squander on material things, proving that we’re better than our neighbors or who drives the biggest and best car on the cul-de-sac or who had the best house or how many watches we own, they are all material rubbish that our kids will probably sell off when we depart this place.

Live, Love, Laugh…

sorry about your father, I also lost my dad, but not one I knew, he left me at 2 years old, he was found in October, but he had been dead for over 5-7 months, his corpse was just maggots, I never knew the guy, but not a good way to go

 

[cobar75]

The only reason I bought this ‘66 Tudor Submariner was because I watched a Hodinkee video https://ibb.co/hMwXkB6 about a Marine who took a bullet in Vietnam and it reminded me of my uncle. I bought the watch because it was manufactured around the same time my uncle would have been in country, maybe a bit earlier, but nevertheless, I wanted this watch so I could look at it and remember my uncle.

Here’s my uncle several years ago when I visited him and he was up to having his photo taken and a couple when he was younger.

 

[cobar75]

So, I wish you good luck, and please don’t respond to any more comments here; do your time, and hope you can be released and contribute to the forum and hopefully gain some of your respect back. Good luck bro!

 

[M_Hall]

quality on mine was terrible, really bad finishing and sent it back, the owner wasn't a nice guy, shame a s I like some of there new designs, micro rotor etc

Thanks, that’s what I’m hearing a lot.
I like the look of the dual crown and gmt but for the price I’d expect half decent quality.


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[cobar75]

English Gent I have worn this bracelet every day for the past ten-years. It reads “illegitimi non carborundum” (Don’t let the bastards grind you down.) Looking at it has helped me to where I am today. Seems silly, but it works for me.

 

[English Gent]

English Gent I have worn this bracelet every day for the past ten-years. It reads “illegitimi non carborundum” (Don’t let the bastards grind you down.) Looking at it has helped me to where I am today. Seems silly, but it works for me.

That's great, I have a bracelet that is never off my left wrist, its 2 skulls with bones connecting them, reminds me of my mortality, also looks rock n roll as does yours.

 

[cobar75]

sorry about your father, I also lost my dad, but not one I knew, he left me at 2 years old, he was found in October, but he had been dead for over 5-7 months, his corpse was just maggots, I never knew the guy, but not a good way to go

So sorry.

 

[cobar75]

That's great, I have a bracelet that is never off my left wrist, its 2 skulls with bones connecting them, reminds me of my mortality, also looks rock n roll as does yours.

Then every time something pisses you off, glance down at your bracelet and think, is it worth it? If not, brush it off and move on. I have erased many negative people from my life and have become quite good at compartmentalizing my thoughts and emotions. It takes time, but it will make you feel much better.

 

[English Gent]

Then every time something pisses you off, glance down at your bracelet and think, is it worth it? If not, brush it off and move on. I have erased many negative people from my life and have become quite good at compartmentalizing my thoughts and emotions. It takes time, but it will make you feel much better.

thanks again, yeah, I have my ex girlfriend on email as we speak telling me I was nothing to her, I have to shout out, but I cant

 

[cobar75]

thanks again, yeah, I have my ex girlfriend on email as we speak telling me I was nothing to her, I have to shout out, but I cant

Go to your car, crank up the music and scream! It’s worked for me. Hahaha


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[cobar75]

thanks again, yeah, I have my ex girlfriend on email as we speak telling me I was nothing to her, I have to shout out, but I cant

Block her. It’s actually that easy.


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[mjs22075]

Sonofalich is right this is thread is hideous, EG is clearly having a mental health episode, EG you need to wrap this in and get some help. The people baiting him here do themselves no favours either.

 

[English Gent]

Sonofalich is right this is thread is hideous, EG is clearly having a mental health episode, EG you need to wrap this in and get some help. The people baiting him here do themselves no favours either.

I have no control over the thread, I can't leave, im not allowed

that's where we are at, I get emails daily, angry, and I sometimes fight back, but if I had a choice I would leave and never come back

 

[Raddave]

I get emails daily

how are you getting emails ?

 

[English Gent]

how are you getting emails ?

from RWI, as you know

 

[Raddave]

from RWI, as you know

i can shut your notices off if you like

 

[English Gent]

i can shut your notices off if you like

seems to be chilling so Im fine,

also happy new year

 

[Raddave]

seems to be chilling so Im fine,

also happy new year

ok , you too