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IGOTT 2: International Gathering of the Tribe Global GTG
IGOTT 2: International Gathering of the Tribe Global GTG get together May-June 2011 Las Vegas, Nevada
It's about community! It's the 10th Anniversary of ThePuristS as a community site - May 30th. In celebration, we are planning a blow out bash for 4 days/3 nights in Las Vegas, NV
Alex Ghotbi, the very first poster when ThePuristS launched the first Audemars Piguet independent but factory recognized forum in the world; a good friend and valued member of the community who has gone on to great things in the industry - Alex is the moderator of the exemplary VC in house forum The HourLounge and full time employee of Vacheron Constantin yet has never forgotten us here in his "old neighborhood" - he has committed to bringing his family to come celebrate with us! hey, we all get to wish the understanding Mrs Ghotbi happy anniversary, as Alex so wisely chose May 30 as his wedding anniversary too - so he has 500,000 fellow PuristS to help make sure he never forgets!
Kari Voutilainen, near and dear to the heart of every Purist as one of the greatest living watchmakers, who also happens to be a very decent human being, has committed to bringing his family!
Ludovic Ballouard, master of the spring lever and creator of the very coveted Upside Down, will be joining us with Mr. Masaki Saito!
AP, as founding brand, will be participating in very exciting ways!
we've got lots of very very cool things planned, so mark your calendars and start making your plans!
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IGOTT2 @ ThePuristS . com
email your intent to participate today!
be sure to include
1. full name - first and last name
2. log in name
3. whether you plan to have others in your party (for a rough and general head count)
exact dates to be finalized but most likely May 30 - Jun 2
This message has been edited by AnthonyTsai on 2010-07-07 21:10:00 This message has been edited by ThomasM on 2010-07-08 12:24:56 This message has been edited by DRMW on 2010-07-09 13:16:46
IGOTT 2: International Gathering of the Tribe Global GTG
IGOTT 2: International Gathering of the Tribe Global GTG get together May-June 2011 Las Vegas, Nevada It's about community! It's the 10th Anniversary of ThePuristS as a community site - May 30th. In celebration, we are planning a blow out bash for 4 days/...
I've just visited the far flung outposts of our great global community -
over the past two weeks I've visited with our European PuristS in Paris; our firends and fellow PuristS in the trade, in Geneva; our Asian PuristS in Singapore and Hon Kong; our Down Under PuristS in Melbourne and Perth; and of course our US PuristS in Ne...
This'll be as memorable as Kuwait and Dubai!!!
Ah, life, what is it if not experiences and memories?
Don't forget to factor in some recuperation time!
Having just had some local get-togethers with a handful of Purists which took me a couple of days to recover from, I can just imagine that IGOTT2 is going to be the same but multiplied many times over. It will be great fun, but factor in a few days to rec...
Recovery, Andrew? These things CHARGE ME UP!
I actually get energized, ready for "real life" being with friends and fellow PuristS! We gotta work on that stick in the mud from Perth, Andrew... 50%...pshaw! That's not the PuristS' can do attitude! I'm taking off my Saint halo and putting on my Castro...
Pplater! Pplater! Pplater! C'mon, man, you HAVE to come over!
If the nun isn't in then our Aussie contingent will not be complete! *scheming* Daos
Vegas?....
Been there, done that... Cheers, pplater. [photo credits embeded in photo URL's]...
Perhaps just pacing ...
I was energized just fine at the time, but the next morning was a different matter! Perhaps it's just a matter of pacing. But does anyone 'pace themselves' in Las Vegas? Andrew
LOL! I have to admit...
I was just a teeny tiny bit worried about catching my plane in the few hours after I left the nun's room... (oops! Does what happen in Sydney stay in Sydney?!? )
Okay, it's time for a contest now ...
... Create the weirdest pun from IGOTT and/or IGOTT 2! You are in a very good position already, Anthony! Regards, Marcus
I'm not sure Las Vegas can handle this rowdy crowd...
Happy Ten Year Anniversary! Can't wait!
Seriously, I will do it, in family.
When I told them that there were chances I go to L.V and L.A next year, my wife AND My Daughter ( who believes that this jfdjndd Dora lives in California and who wants to meet her... Any daughter here who wants t make my daughter believes SHE is DORA? ) t...
excellent! exact dates will be announced asap. not sure if it will be
May 29-June 1 or May 30-Jun 2 of course individual parties can arrive early or leave later as they wish. This will be family friendly so very glad to read family is joining! TM
Well, will have to organize the trip between LA and LV, Thomas.
Thanks for the nice words, my friend. So, you will meet my 2 lovely bandits! Best, Nicolas
With pleasure, my friend.
Let me think about it, as I have to see how I do it. Paris LV directly, or Paris L.A, then Vegas? Anyway, my friend, it looks like we'll have big fun! Speak to you soon. Best, NicoLetta.
Come and see Northern California while you're at it...
If you're making the trip from France, you might as well stop by California! Can the wine from Northern California be as good as they say? Or are French wines truly still the most superior wines in the world? Come to Northern California and see for yourse...
Will stay 6 full days, Patrick.
A very short trip, but hey, the most important is the trip in itself. I'm so excited to see the California Gang in the Flesh! Best, Nicolas
Well I'm sure that...
...it wouldn't be hard to find someone dressed up as Dora around here...especially in Vegas...lol My daughter likes Dora too...(that's not my daughter in the pic btw) This message has been edited by pingtsai on 2010-07-09 13:24:31...
Ouch! The nightmare is going on! :)))
Dora without fronteer... A supplice. Best, Nicolas
Count me in!
Vegas baby, Vegas! Any decision on what hotel is going to be Purists central?
we will be making a block booking for those that want to stay together
so those that want to stay with "the tribe" should wait for our announcement. TM
Thomas,...
given all the security precautions and further details...... Can we attempt the biggest TABLE SHOT EVER??????? Please please.................. Mo
I'm all in!
C'mon big money! Seriously, I can't wait. Also, I hope everyone brings their wives, girlfriends, etc. so that Ping and I, plus the handful of other Lady PuristS can finally have some hope of outnumbering the boys. I promise there will be events of interes...
Well, there will be at least one more lady Purist!
Eric and I are coming. And many thanks to Thomas and the other organizers for having the sense to share the plans so far in advance. Ginger
LOL! I suspect there will be many more lady PuristS! One royal one in Singapore asked me
"if I don't want to do the non-watch stuff and wanted to join all the watch events, may I?" But of course!!!
Hey! Sounds like my kind of gal! I feel we're fast friends already!
Looking forward to meeting this "royal" Lady Purist! Cheers, Daos
IGOTT2: My bags are packed and ready to go!
This is going to be a great event and lots of fun! Really looking forward to the celebration! Knowing you TM, I'm sure there will be plenty of special things planned for the 10th anniversary Regards, ED-209
Yes!!!
Wanna be there, wanna be there... We've come a long way since '99, haven't we Thomas?
I would be in LV two months later, but will try not to pass this up. Thomas...
how long before we have enough information to start our travel plans? Can the LV watch venues hands handle PuristS?
I can´t believe ...
that I am in the mood to go to Las Vegas, just because of you "crazy" guys & of course girls Will have to talk with my family, because it is a very special date for my wife ;-) Let me see what I can do ... Anyway, I love the idea to meet with so many ...
You know that I would LOVE to be a part of it....
BUT, I don't know yet whether I can or not..... Ken in Tokyo...
count me in too for now...
...i don't think no such vocational ash to be happened again this time... LOL! stefan
I hope ...
... i will be able to join in Thomas ! Always a very busy period and i don't even have a clue where (which school/country)my daughter will be next year . Will i come ... ? If so ... .. will i be alone ... ? .. with the wife .. ? ... with wife and daughter...
Filip, You HAVE TO COME...with wife and daughter!
They will have fun, so you can have EVEN MORE FUN! Remember, I GOTT 2 BE There! Come on, we're cheering for you! Go, le Bim, go!
I can always leave ...
.. tomorrow with my bike ... direction Russia .. by winter the Bearing-sea will be frozen so i can bicycle over it and via Alaska down to LV ... Patience mon ami, i'll send you a pm to explain the latest developments and why i can't make any decisions the...
If you stop...
In Boston en-route to the west I can take you on a sight-tasting tour of the city A
I wouldn't want to miss this one
I will check and double check my schedule to accommodate this event From Saudi Arabia yours truly Mohannad
Sounds great to me. And it won't take...
26 hours to get there like the trip to Singapore (which I would never regret - what a wonderful time that was!)
. . . or . . .
. . . down to ;-). Ah, the dangers of speaking and writing figuratively . . .
Precisely, Art ...
When I was growing up we lived next to two elderly sisters who themselves had grown up as neighbours of Mr Flynn in Tasmania. From the stories they told me he never really grew up from the naughty little boy they remembered. Andrew
What a great idea Thomas!
Count me in as well please. I am really looking forward to meeting so many Purists. GEO
Oh no, whiskey and cigars and all-nighters and walking from shop to shop
limousines with good-looking Nevada ladies, Unicycle racing snake dancing Count me in! Cazalea...
What? Drive my 2CV to Vegas in mid-summer via la Vallée de la Morte?
Art, are you trying to scare me with endless wasteland vs 28 horsepower?. long climbs in lower gears in 110 degree heat? with no A/C dangerous plants Why not? I've done before and I can do it again....
You've never seen . . .
. . . Wages of Fear? . . . It could be worse . . . my '71 Pinto is a rusting hulk at the family farm, and it wouldn't take much to get it up and running ;-) . . . This message has been edited by Dr No on 2010-07-10 09:58:23...
Imagine with me, if you will, the scenario in Las Vegas next summer
Badges? Purist's don't need no stinking badges Deluxe Las Vegas Hotel Accomodations Gentle watch conversations -- A Panerai is better than a sissy Patek. Agree or I shoot you! And some trades made (with cash adjustment) (press images used for promotional ...
I must attend..I must...
...but can I.... Mmmhhh Seems like we hit a weekend where I have my son and daughter from my first marriage (have them every second weekend). And as we again are fighting in court, don't I believe she will allow me to change weekend. Not now at least. But...
IGOTT 2 know, is there a deadline for making a decision?
Love to go but not certain if it is possible yet. Is there a deadline for declaring my intention? Regards, Richard.
hopefully not but...
hi richard, in less than a week we already have over 100 individuals with expressed interest. i didnt expect to cap total participant numbers - the more the merrier! - but practically... so i suggest getting your interest registered and you can still chan...
Looks like an awesome event...
and I can't wait for the full release of participants. Thanks, Thomas, for your initial enthusiasm in getting this forum started, and for finding the right people to help support it. Sincerely, Dean L. Bump aka: watchme