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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/...  

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... 

from LA

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I have to say it; IGOTT 2 be there. JerryW

Ah, life, what is it if not experiences and memories?

Nothing quite like meeting and visiting with PuristS. JerryW

I GOTT 2 B There. Luv it!

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... 

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... 

If the nun isn't in then our Aussie contingent will not be complete! *scheming* Daos

The Flying Nun...  

Too funny! Cheers, Daos

Been there, done that... Cheers, pplater. [photo credits embeded in photo URL's]...  

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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

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?!? )

... answers to a Higher Authority: ;-) Cheers, pplater....  

indeed...

This is gonna be a blast! Cheers, Anthony

... Create the weirdest pun from IGOTT and/or IGOTT 2! You are in a very good position already, Anthony! Regards, Marcus

wahoo!

Happy Ten Year Anniversary! Can't wait!

hehehe...

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... 

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

Thanks for the nice words, my friend. So, you will meet my 2 lovely bandits! Best, Nicolas

I know a shortcut...... Mo

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.

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... 

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

...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...  

Dora without fronteer... A supplice. Best, Nicolas

Vegas baby, Vegas! Any decision on what hotel is going to be Purists central?

so those that want to stay with "the tribe" should wait for our announcement. TM

given all the security precautions and further details...... Can we attempt the biggest TABLE SHOT EVER??????? Please please.................. Mo

a custom made TABLE! With Showgirls to bookend the shot!

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... 

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

"if I don't want to do the non-watch stuff and wanted to join all the watch events, may I?" But of course!!!

Looking forward to meeting this "royal" Lady Purist! Cheers, Daos

Looking forward to catching up with you and Eric! Cheers, Daos

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

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Wanna be there, wanna be there... We've come a long way since '99, haven't we Thomas?

how long before we have enough information to start our travel plans? Can the LV watch venues hands handle PuristS?

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 ... 

BUT, I don't know yet whether I can or not..... Ken in Tokyo...

...i don't think no such vocational ash to be happened again this time... LOL! stefan

... 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... 

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!

... will keep you guys updated .... . Filip

.. 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... 

There's plenty of good chocolate in the US! A

will help a lot, if the quality is very good LOL

In Boston en-route to the west I can take you on a sight-tasting tour of the city A

I will check and double check my schedule to accommodate this event From Saudi Arabia yours truly Mohannad

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My wife, Charlene, and I are going to plan on attending!

26 hours to get there like the trip to Singapore (which I would never regret - what a wonderful time that was!)

. . . like Flynn!...  

... you have somewhat of a reputation to live up to. Andrew

. . . down to ;-). Ah, the dangers of speaking and writing figuratively . . .

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

Can't miss a GTG like that Best, Michel

we'll be two. Kari

Count me in as well please. I am really looking forward to meeting so many Purists. GEO

limousines with good-looking Nevada ladies, Unicycle racing snake dancing Count me in! Cazalea...  

. . . the Deux chevaux?

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....  

. . . 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...  

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 ...  

...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... 

I am in 100%........ Mo

Just kidding! I'll begin my training for the event now. :-D

Love to go but not certain if it is possible yet. Is there a deadline for declaring my intention? Regards, Richard.

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... 

I hope to be there as well. Carol

And I've asked her to bring me along.

thanks!!! it'll be like the geneva PP factory tour and singapore !!!!

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