cazalea
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2000th post
Sheesh. I am so slow.
While others post like magpies chattering in the trees, I post like a slug in the underbrush. But today I realized I've finally hit 1999.
I went back through my archives, 25 posts at a time, NEXT, NEXT, NEXT (for about 3 cycles, then worked out the trick code at the top of the page and inserted 1975 to see my oldest posts).
I can't claim to be a data archeologist, and I am confused by the transition/gap of PuristS and PuristsPro. But it appears my first coherent post some seven years ago was in response to some nice guy I didn't know, named Tim Jackson, who was talking about a rare and nifty watch that I desired, the MIH.
So as a tribute to the great folks here (including Tim who I now know well), and the 2000th time I've posted, I would like to queue up a few shots of the MIH:
the day it arrived in 2006 "OMG! What! no shipping box? Just a padded envelope?
Why/How it was stuck to the cover of the booklet - no Rolex-like holographic overlay
First half-decent photo - but why a piece of Chamois?
Showing the inane rear 30-minute counter to Tiger, my cat who was then a kitten (yes, I know the crown is unscrewed!)
Taken by Art "Dr. No" at the Sunset on Perpetual 2008 (note the date)
In the middle of my old Harmon Kardon tube receiver
Ochs Junior, Gerber P10 & MIH Titanium Sandwich
From the "Gimme my watch wrapped in yesterday's newspaper and cut some of that damn price!" thread
Artsy shot from "MIH in the Garden" New Year's Day post
"Let theMIH eat cake!"
The audacity of this series earned me an extended warranty from MIH ....
Shot in the dark with baby Hummer
Standard kitchen-counter backdrop photo for my SOTC posts
Well, I've whiled away a couple hours in memories and regrets (Why haven't I categorized my photos!!!) and I'd better quit.
So here's the watch today, and my 2000th chance to say thanks to the PuristSPro site, its operators, and participants.
Feeling a bit older now ...
This message has been edited by cazalea on 2013-05-21 11:23:41
2000th post
Sheesh. I am so slow. While others post like magpies chattering in the trees, I post like a slug in the underbrush. But today I realized I've finally hit 1999. I went back through my archives, 25 posts at a time, NEXT, NEXT, NEXT (for about 3 cycles, then...
Congrats to the 2K, Caz! :)
And thank you for making this place what it is today! :) One day I will have to try feed cake to my watches! :) Best, my friend Blomman
My deep congratulations for your 2K post
Cazalea, Congratulations for the 2K and for the watches that you choose to celebrate. I love your taste for watches. Cheers, Nilo
And to you for your 3000th!
I have to learn a lot and get a better camera to keep up with your superior posts. Thanks for the inspiration to try harder. Mike ...
I love this bump ...
It's SPA/Francorchamps and, this is a guess, the driver is Graham Hill? Thank you for bringing memories from the 60's. Cheers, Nilo
Correct! Jim Clark ...
The best race driver EVER! I should recognize his helmet. Cheers, Nilo
Hi Nilo, a close call between Jim Clark ....
and Ayrton Senna , but it's Ayrton for me . Cheers,dreamer
congratulations young man, a perfect watch for a purist to celebrate with
i love the MIH and i'm wearing it now as its the only watch i took with me to my sisters. i love it because you need to really know watches to even know of its existance so it is a watch that no one recognises. it looks very minimal, yet is quite complica...
is that your sister Lauren you're visiting?
Graham, I'm sorry, it took me awhile to get my creative juices going for your customized reply photo! Cazalea ...
i'm glad that beauty is...
i'm glad that beauty is not my sister as that would be wrong in so many ways :) i'm not really visiting, i'm dog sitting, walking and pampering while they have a holiday. such fun............. G On 21 May 2013 22:25, "www watchprosite" *Alert from:* www:w...
It took the better part of a minute . . .
. . . before the doctored part of that image of Lauren Hutton became apparent. :-) A pleasure to have you with us, Mike, and best to Laurie.
ah so thats who she...
ah so thats who she is. pardon my ignorance :) On 22 May 2013 07:55, "www watchprosite" *Alert from:* www:watchprosite > *Posted By:* Dr No (registered) on May 21st, 2013 - 23:55 > > *Title: It took the better part of a minute . . . > * > > *
Thank you Mike for being here!!!
Maybe slow but with great stamina :) Always enjoyed your posts and generosity so you still wanna send me that watch? ;) 2000 post of quality and knowledge Most cordially Damjan
I have forgotten which watch we were talking about
point it out to me again, please ...
You have good eyes, my friend
to find it in that crowd, and good judgement to take advantage of me in a weak moment! Cazalea ...
Congrats on your 2K post Cazalea!...
... which I enjoy so much. I specially loved some some pictures which I find are somewhat surrealist, like that of your watch inside a valve radio, or other one "eating" a cake. I can well understand the spirit of them. To photograph our watches under any...
Surrealist? I'm not sure I know what you mean
but I can take a guess ... once my eyes get used to the California sun which has just come out ...
Congrats on 2K....
It's always great to read a post from you and I look forward to many more :) Yours, Andy.
Trying to improvise a reply post for each message
and it's not as easy as I thought it would be to include a respectful photo incorporating the poster's interests, country, culture and the MIH in every reply. How am I doing? (can't believe I actually just threw this strap onto my watch; what a Purist wil...
Domo! I kinda dig that combo.
And you know what some Purists say... if the strap fits, wear it! :-)
Superb post and excellent choice to celebrate your 2000th, my friend.
Congratulations! Now that you got the pace, we'll soon celebrate your 3000th! Best, Mike. Nicolas
Don't mind if I have a wee dram right now, do you?
I've gotta get used to this strap! The glass on right is waiting for you Nicolas - is Lagavulin 16 okay with you? Cazalea ...
Don' worry, the flask is full
and I have another bottle in reserve... at this rate I'll get to 3000 posts before this thread ends!!! ...
Knew, you would say something like this.. BUT:
I' ve learned my lesseon with hard drinks, Ahemmm.. But Lagavulin is maybe smoother than the liquid from mirabelles, which almost lead to the disappearance of one appreciated piece... Still remember - phone calls, SMS, and thrills... ? ;) Hs Best, hs ( he...
You're a 'good neighbour' Mike...
Although, like so many of us here, we have never met, your interests and sense of humour resonate very closely. It's a privilege to share this slice of cyber-space with you. Congratulations on the flagfall! Cheers, pplater.
Thanks! Even though not everyone likes every watch
in fact some people don't even like the MIH, but we all seem to find some positive things about each other and each other's watches that keep the community going strong! Thanks for the encouragement. Cheers, Cazalea ...
Congrats on your 2000th :-)
Its Quality Not Quantity :-) By the Way Thanks Again for putting me on to Grand Seiko :-), I'm loving the journey so far :-) S
Thanks Salman
I'm glad you are enjoying the GSs. Mine's best friends with the MIH ...
Not that slow, but very steady.
And your contributions are always much appreciated. Congratulations.
Thank you
"Steady on" is a good thing, at least to Wallace & Gromit. Occasionally when we look back at things said and done, we wonder if we could have done it better, or been more clear, or been nicer. But PuristS give each other a lot of slack, and I apprecia...
Congratulations Cazalea on hitting 2K
Enjoyed reading your posts, a bit left field sometimes ( which I find interesting and like ). Enjoyed so many varied posts from you about your Lotus ( what's not to like. I adore Colin Chapman ), your rugs, the progression of the young bird in your garden...
Did you get me started on the rugs? or was it LwC
with some sharing of pieces from a collection? Anyway, here's a rug, watch, stained glass shot... ...
no choice, the batmobile everytime....oops,...
no choice, the batmobile everytime....oops, i meant the MIH :) On 23 May 2013 00:56, "www watchprosite" *Alert from:* www:watchprosite > *Posted By:* cazalea (registered) on May 22nd, 2013 - 16:56 > > *Title: Hmmm - which photo will you like best? > * > >...
Hi Ming, cheers
Had to drive to LA and back today so I thought of this picture for you ...
Love that MIH, Cazalea!
and congrats on 2,000 thoughtfully crafted posts. Quality over quantity.
Thanks! How about some architecture art in return?
oops, where's the architecture in that? How about this one? ...
congrats
and thanks for showcasing the MIH watch - it has grown close to my heart as well. I am looking forward to many more posts, best Andreas
Thanks Andreas
I know you are landlocked, so I was going to do a "beach" shot in the sand (in my back yard) but the cat decided he wanted the attention more than this black thing. Cazalea ...
cat-aclysm
great pictures but I would not be able to let my cat do that in cold blood! Thankfully the MIH is robust! Best, Andreas
Thanks Ronald
How's the wrist? I did this one for you - big heavy watch but simple; small light watch and complex = either can be fun Cheers, Cazalea ...
Well done, Mike!
If you have "only" 2000 posts, they are 2000 darned good ones, in my opinion -- and I love this MIH photoessay to mark the occasion! Looking forward to many more. Best, Gary
Wow, to the master of collecting and photos, cheers!
Your pieces and your continual improvement in representing them "on film" are spectacular. I have to stay far away from that genre or I get crazed thinking about lenses, lighting, post-processing, etc. Cheers, Cazalea ...
I am somewhat chagrined to say that this looks just like me!
Many thanks for the thoughtful "tribute" -- and again, congrats. Best, Gary
Maybe another version of this.. With greetings !
La bocca di verita ? .. In Rome .. Be careful, always ! ;) ...
Very nice pictures
of that MIH. Congratulations on your 2000th post....looking forward to more. Richard
Thanks Richard, I appreciate it
And if this thread keeps going, I'll have another hundred by tomorrow! But it's 5:00 o'clock and my wife says let's go for a bike ride. ...
NIce try, but I wore this one instead
The GS GMT seemed a better color match with my chrome and red-trimmed bike Cazalea ...
I, myself, am a ....
Sloth :). I think it will take another year for me to reach 2000 posts. Congratulation on your 2000th post and on your new watch. cen@jkt
Only sloth because you are busy eating all the time
so here is a food photo for you: Our last night's salad of tiny shrimp, fresh avocado, mozzarella cheese, heirloom tomato, mixed spring greens, seeds from sunflowers and pumpkins. Dressing of blood orange, olive oil and balsamic vinegar from local growers...
nice healthy meal. i should...
nice healthy meal. i should have photographed my duck breast with roasted veg i had last night, but i'm not used to my sisters oven so it tasted nice, but was not a good looker :( On 23 May 2013 16:43, "www watchprosite" *Alert from:* www:watchprosite > *...
Full hearted congratulations .. To the 2k " barrier" ..and thx for a superb post ! :)
PS: late, but hope not too late for my ' Chapeau' to you ! Best, hs
Congrats on you übercool 2000th post !
Actually whenever i see a MIH i can't resist to put it on my wrist :-) .... . This is one cool post/thread Mike ... greetz to your lovely wife and i really hope we can meet again in the near future. Bim
What a fitting watch to accompany your journey
Congratulations on this milestone, Mike. Your posts are always fun, memorable and insightful, and your collecting habits interesting. I have enjoyed them all and look forward to many more. Thanks for your support of PuristS over many years. Warm regards, ...