Please welcome Michael Cornella as your new AP forum moderator!
Michael Cornella aka "MichaelC" has been an avid AP collector for many many years, and we are delighted to have him as our new AP forum moderator! Dr. Thomas Mao, our site founder, will continue to serve as AP co-moderator. Cheers, Anthony This message ha...
Right at home.... Congrats Michael!! Perfect position for you my firiend. ;)
Between you and Thomas Mao sounds like the perfect combination. (like RG and RBII). ;)
Huge Congrats !
Perfect man for the job ! ......... If only he has a photo of a sasquatch and ROO on wirst :)))
Congrats mate. AP is a huge brand with huge following
I am sure you will do a gear job Best, Horo
Congratulations, Michael!
You are a fantastic choice to moderate this great forum! Kudos! Cheers, Daos
Welcome aboard, Michael. Glad you were patient and could wait while we
sorted things out. You knew which brand I was thinking of when...didnchya? ;-)
I certainly hoped TM.
I thought I knew, but the clues were just vague enough to keep me guessing. Could not be happier about it :-)
Wonderful...
It's terrific to have a new and different perspective on a less than common obsession! Good Luck, Jeff
Congrats MC
After knowing you for over 6 years now and having enjoyed many conversations regarding many watch brands in general and specifically AP, I am glad that you are finally able to share your passion with members of Purist :-)
Well done, Michael.
I can't think of a more deserving and knowledgeable candidate for the position. Enjoy! Dan
Welcome . . .
. . . to the jungle, Michael! Welcome to the jungle we've got fun and games We got everything you want honey, we know the names We are the people that can find whatever you may need If you got the money honey we got your disease :-)
All my Friends... THANKS everyone for the heartfelt welcome!!
I really appreciate everyone replying. You guys are awesome :-) I'm thrilled to join Thomas here on the AP board, the forum that has always been my virtual home. I look forward to interacting with you all, just as we have always done.
Wow! Congrats MC!
Even not being a regular poster I'm for sure a regular reader of the best AP forum out there, our PuristSPro, a source of real and rich AP knowledge with experts and AP passionate contributors. I'd like to take this moment to really thanks all of the mods...
Renato, you are a true gentleman and I am honored to know you.
I hope we can catch up in person soon (maybe a car event somewhere in the world sometime?) - I feel very bad I've fallen behind on some things and some important relationships (to me) but as you may know, real life has been a bit cruel over the past year ...
No problema Dr. TM
I know you have been super busy! Maybe soon a "small" GTG like we had in the Miami area? :-) fellow friends like you, Jerry, Kevin and so on? Would be nice to meet you guys again! (Maybe here in Orlando at the local Kart race track with a famous and frien...
Renato, thanks for these special words.
It is very true, especially your recognition of Thomas. When I first began to dream of an AP, I did the normal web search and stumbled upon thePurists shortly after its inception. Some of the names were different back then, yet many remain. I'll never for...
This forum goes beyond watches !
You deserve Michael ! Congrats once again. Good memories!!!
Congratulations MichaelC.
I have always enjoyed reading yours posts and look forward to learning more about our favorite brand. Best, JerryW
The AP Forum ...
... is the bedrock of PuristS, and I know it is in great hands, Michael. Congratulations, and I hope I can join you here with an AP watch one day. Enjoy! Regards Andrew
Congrats Michael!
What an honor! I'm looking forward to future posts and pics from you. Best wishes, Joe
Congratulations Michael
I know your passion for AP so its a good fit. Also a great golfer and golf fan and good fit to all those star golfers and happy golfing. Cheers,dreamer
Great stuff Michael!!
So happy about it, I am really looking forward to discuss and exchange opinions with you. Good luck with your new venture..... Mo
The right man for the job!
Congratulations, Michael! I applaud this choice not only because of Michael's love of the brand and many contributions to the forum, but also because of his unfailingly kind postings and gracious exchanges with his many friends here. Best wishes for a lon...
That means a lot to me Park, thank you.
It is no secret how I adore AP, and that passion makes it easy and fun to interact with everyone here. I consider myself very lucky to have made incredible friendships right here on this board, of course yours included.
Congrats Michael!
A little late to congratulate you after my travels... but congrats on your new role! I know you are a true fan of the brand and that you are the perfect person for this role! Cheers Andrew