Horological Meandering

It's apparently true, according to the counter on my avatar. I am as astonished as the lovely gal looking at us. Sorry, but I have learned pictures of pretty girls get more views than pictures of my wrist... Mrs Cazalea asked me what I have to show for al...  

My favorite post (full of envy) is the one about the SR-71, a plane made by geniuses. Cheers, Nilo

This is in front of the Air and Space Museum and I can see it anytime I am willing to go 5 miles from home. Formerly operated by the CIA... ...  

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Definitely wouldn't be the community it is here without you or your input! Maybe you could print them all into a book for Mrs Cazalea as a birthday gift Cheers Andrew

But did you see my ORANGE post? ...  

Best wishes Alkiro

In looking at the old photos of that time I see that even then I was collecting icons, baking bread, spotting cars, fixing watches --- so I guess the old passions have stuck with me as well as the watches. I don't think I am ready for too many new passion...  

Best wishes Alkiro

Was reading thru your Japan trip report - Part 8. The pronunciation "guide" was looking pretty good until die ski, ROFL....and don't touch my moustache Cheers!

I nearly laughed my cup of tea out my nose on some of them: A lovely nose ring, excuse me while I put my head in the oven. Is one Nobel Prize so much to ask from a child after all I've done? Testing the warm milk on her wrist, she sighs softly. But her so... 

... and 6K post is a great milestone too! Let me say I enjoy your posts so much, be it watches, planes or classic cars (or an old slogan from a salt brand) all come with interesting stories to read and great photography to illustrate them. This 10 years c... 

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And raising my glass for another one too! Cheers, Anthony

Typical shots around our house: REFRIGERATOR KITCHEN COUNTER DINING ROOM TABLE GUEST BEDROOM OFFICE etc. ...  

I'll get it out of the next photos ...  

And your kind participation has made this an even better place to share and explore. Many thanks. I hope to see your 15th and 20th year post. It is a pleasure to read you and remember to sneak in a Elco shot whenever possible. Thank you. Bill

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I've driven many but never purchased one ... maybe someday?

Very impressive resume! Looking forward to the next 10! Best Blomman

and made me buy this! ...  

lots covered over the ten years by you Cazalea. To many more great posts and years. Best Regards Edward

Somehow, whenever you post I think of the watercolors around my house ... Thanks ...  

watercolours hmmm. Thank you for sharing. Best Regards Edward ...  

I hope that Mrs. Cazalea was appropriately impressed. You are definitely one of those guys who make this place what it is Thanks a lot for that! And have great next ten years here. I was happy to see that you got a proper P15 for the celebrations Best, Ma... 

Luckily I did have an El Primero (surprise, surprise). Thanks for reading my stuff. Mike ...  

Haven't been here long yet, but thanks for what I read from you so far, and I certainly look forward to the posts of the next 10 years! (It'll take a while to get through the last 10😄!) All the Best! HGL (((And can I come by one day for a wine degustation... 

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.. this is also a seminal post, to be bookmarked, full of great pics & wonderful stories .. Thank you!.. Thank you very much !! Cheers & to the next 10 yrs ! Best, hs.

Your fine collections with us, as well. Now I'm taking a break from the screens and looking for some whales! FOUND SOME! Off-shore bottlenose dolphin Seventy-foot Fin Whale, beginning his sounding dive ...  

Always enjoying your posts and with that front photo, you sure know how to generate clicks Wonderful to have the lists of posts. On the next 10 and thanks for your hard work. CC

Which would you rather look at, this? or this? ...  

congrats.

I will try to improve my coverage of German watches (sorry I said the Nomos was boring) so everyone who reads here will find something positive said about their country. Cheers, Mike ...  

This is gonna be my weekend reading list!! And congrats on 10years! Best, Horo

I am always happy to distract people with stories and images Cheers, Mike

Thanks for always being so excited about the watches, GTGs and other foolishness on this site. I appreciate your contributions. Mike ...  

(close to where I live). Well if you ever visit NL again; give me a pm if you like

Do you have time for a drink? ...  

Ten years, wow. All the best Alex

Big congrats Sincerely D

Don't I owe you a Seiko? I haven't forgotten my offer from what, 5 years ago?

but good memory...now that you say it I would give an arm leg it has been more than 5 LOL!!!...time really flies in good company Here's to many more dear Mike!

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Impressive isn't it

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Get to work on your memoirs Ron.

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The list of favorite posts is quite impressive, I'm certain I have read most of them (and will check on any I missed!).

Mike, It is in your nature to make lists. Checking them twice. Then, making more lists.... That's why you lasted a decade. Congratulations! MTF

when I saw the advert in the newspapers, "Wanted, auto mechanic to write technical manuals; must be literate and detail oriented; no tools required." That was the curious little notice that moved me out of a tiny bicycle shop up to VP of an international ...  

I will try to keep them coming Mike

wow; Mike, this is some serious stuff! Thank you very much indeed from your generousity to share your passion in this depth with us! All the best, Magnus You mis-typed your name. I corrected it.

I am happy to have given you some reading pleasure. Mike

Your writing, pictures and ultimately a good friendship that has blossomed over the past few years with the proximity, has been a pure joy. This is truly what our shared passion can do, join people in lifelong friendships and make one's existence on this ...  

Here are a couple photos you might recognize: ...  

That last picture is St. Ouens in Jersey, C.I. from Corbiere, lots of fond memories there on that beach! Cheers, Tim

collection of truly memorable and authentically delivered material! Not only am I a huge Seiko fan but also more predictably a huge automotive and aeronautical fan . Your posts have kept me glued to the screen for too many hours, my eyesight might end up ... 

I aim to please: ...  

You are an inspiration to me and many others here, with your knowledge and enthusiasm Someday I have to go to all these beautiful French towns above which you are waving your hairy wrist in the sky! Mike ...  

I'll take to time to read through the earlier ones that you posted before I joined the forum. Thank you for being a great purist and a great moderator.

Happy reading. Mike

the stress from website must have taken a toll on you...poor girl?? Man?? Just kidding... Thank you for the nice posts. Rgds Raymond

I couldn't put up all the food postings you do, because I would explode from all that superb Northwest cuisine. Here are some seafood photos for you, to encourage a break from all that meat you enjoy. Thanks for reading! Mike ...  

These look delicious, yummy! Thanks for the virtual delicacy Hope to meet some day in a gtg, Mike. Rgds Raymond

Congratulations and thanks. You have made true contributions to both our understanding of watches and to the spirit of the site.

First, watches kept in cigar box. Then in Cigar Humidor Cabinet (minus the humidity!) Then in metal cabinet Well, you see how it goes with me... I hope this is in keeping with the spirit of the site. Read on... Kitchen table "borrowed temporarily" Office ...  

If the answer is yes: not taken to excess. If the answer is no; nice man cave!

That's all. Read about it here: Watchmaker lays down his tweezers for the last time . Luckily I saw him recently, and he is doing very well. Mike

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Very impressive amount of material - I'll have to make time to read through everything bit by bit! In a way, I am also honored that whenever I look at what's on my wrist (it gets worn often), it serves as a fond memory of belonging to an enthusiast with s... 

You earned it, by going through my huge list of watches. Mike

I have planned to spend tomorrow afternoon on this post and all the great articles! Well done my friend! I thoroughly enjoy your contributions to the forum.

and many thanks for your contributions this past ten years! Your postings are insightful,especially those on the Seiko forum which have made enjoying Seiko,grand or otherwise ,so much easier to appreciate and enjoy! Here's to the next ten years! best henr...