A brief tale of 2 AP PuristS finally meeting

For many years now, I have known a fellow Purist named Dan (Mastershop4). Through the cyber world, we have become great friends over this time, discussing many topics beyond watches. We had almost met on 2 previous occasions, but for various reasons we were unable to connect. The most recent time was earlier this year, when a business trip would have Dan minutes from my house, only to have me in Miami to cover an AP event.

In additional to owning an architectural stone company, I have been a residential designer for almost 20 years. Dan asked if I were willing to fly to Ohio to help him with a project there. Work for a fellow Purist? Of course! So last weekend I flew to Detroit to meet my good friend.

I'm afraid there are not many photos, but we had a great time together. After completing our work on Saturday, Dan and his Family took me North to see the Michigan State - Ohio State football game. While the outcome was not favorable for the Spartan fans, it was an amazing experience for me. It had been years since I had been to a college football game, and to catch the national game of the week at night in 30 degree temps was a thrill.

Go Green! Go White!

And the next morning, much too early, after only 3 hours of sleep, a PuristS selfie...

Thanks to Dan for the hospitality, and thanks to all PuristS for making this Community like a second home and family for us all.

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Lovely shot of...

By: Ares501 - Mr Green : November 14th, 2014-07:18

eyes after 3 hours sleep LOL! Yep community like no other had privilege to experience the same kind of friendship last week Yours Damjan

Thanks for your reply Damjan.

By: MichaelC : November 14th, 2014-07:41

Yes, the eyes tell it all in that shot!

Nice write up Michael . . .

By: M4 : November 14th, 2014-07:51

. . . and it was great finally getting to meet you after all the years and phone calls and text messages and e-mails. LOL. We're happy to have you signed up for our residential design project. Feeling very good about your involvement. But . . . no more in...

Ahem... maybe you should have advised your daughter not to wear red!

By: MichaelC : November 14th, 2014-08:25

MichaelC had no red anywhere. In fact, I purposely selected my only AP with green and white! LOL. And... I was not the one who predicted MSU would win the game 31-13... :-)