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Are you retiring ...
or sending us a message with this post? Hope not. It's only been six years and about 74,000 posts, which is only the tip of the iceberg I imagine. 
In all seriousness, I owe you a great debt of gratitude for your very warm welcome when I first started to post here.
Most newbies, myself included, feel a bit insecure and intimidated when they first sign up. Your patience and encouragement and most of all your enthusiasm is contagious. Your kindness and selflessness was a contributing factor in making me feel very much at home here; amongst friends who share a common interest.
I have quite a few watches that you are directly responsible for, mostly from the maison JLC I might add.
I hope this post doesn't sound too much like a tribute or a farewell speech because I don't believe it to be so.
Please continue in your evil ways and don't let the sun go down on me.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart!
Best
fernando
Almost 6 years of JLC moderation, and many crazy moments.
I took the JLC moderation almost 6 years ago ( 3rd of january 2008, if I remember well ), and lived so many crazy moments, with the brand and with you. I revisited my hard disc and fell on these pictures, which all represent a lot. Before being a moderato...
I remember many, many of these photographs.
It is great to see them brought up again. For a moment there you gave me a scare! Please continue with your excellent moderation work here. Best regards, Ruckdee
It was a great slice of life, yes. And I am sure we'll have many more moments.
What about a gathering in your part of the world, for 2014? Best, Nicolas
Paris would be a much more convenient location for the majority of our members.
And if I can make it, surely I will try to be there to meet all forum friends with whom kind words have been exchanged for years. Ruckdee
Indeed, I was lucky to meet a lot of friends, who became real, and not only virtual
Friends. You are always welcome here, Ruckdee! Keep me updated! All the best, Nicolas
Thanks for your rich report...
...that partially summarized your service as moderator and your passion on JLC! Precious moments in the pics!
At the very heart of Purists
I wish I had discovered this site all those years ago. What a fabulous journey you must have had. Cheers to the passion never fading. Dean
A great journey, full of friendship and passion. Yes Dean. I am sure ...
There are many more pages of the book to write! Best, Nicolas
Long & short at the same time.. But anyhow a very BIG Thank You.. :)
For Moderatorship, where you keep this forum alive, together with several of you/ us here.. Simply said : you're a main pillar for this community and else, as well: For always being to the point, pretty precisely - but also full of humor ! For having help...
Meeting a gentleman like you is my biggest reward, hs.
You sure know how to move me. Best, Nicolas
Impressive Nicolas, six years of dedicated passion,....
laughs, hard work, beautiful pictures, in depth reviews, passionate discussions, sleepless nights (I presume:)) ...already six years! Time flies and the funny thing with us watch aficionados is that we talk about Time-Pieces, dream and breathe Time-Pieces...
Well, moderating JLC is not very difficult. The relation with the brand is excellent.
The richness of the Past and the Present is impressive, there is a lot to discover in terms of Human relations and Horology. PLUS, and I should say last but not least, the JLC Community is so friendly, authentically passionate and interesting! Best, my fr...
Le Hommage
to You my dear friend and all that You did for us in past 6 years From the very first moment we met signing Yearbook One (what was that you wrote?) :) to all the memorable moments we spent using liquid passion as well as breaking b(re)ad :) to Your inexha...
Thank you so much for this pictorial hommage, my dear Damjan.
Which is very important is all these moments lived ans shared together, with friends. Friends like you. Your friendship is my honor. All the very best, Nicolas
The honor is all mine
my dear friend say...can we have name of girl on second picture with address preferably? :) Best Damjan
A thank you from the US
Hi Amanico, Please accept my congratulations and gratitude. Your work here helps the rest of us enjoy our passion/hobby at a totally different level. I can not imagine what it would be like without your insight, energy, humor, photo skills, willingness to...
I do remember that moment very well.
As for the launch of the Tribute To Polaris, it is an unforgettable moment. And a crazy day, as I came late because of a case to plead... :) It would be great to see you in Paris again! All the best, my dear Claus, to you and to your brother, too! Nicolas...
Dear JLC Moderator….
your photos of the years and the various different events do bring back many fond memories.. even though I have not been to any of them nor I have the pleasure to meet your personally. But your wonderful reports and posts have made them very memorable. I,...
May 2014 give us the opportunity to meet, then!
Maybe a trip in Asia is in the tube, by the way. So we'll certainly meet! Thanks for your moving words, W72. It is also a great pleasure to have you here among us! Best, Nicolas
Hi Nicolas, a very big thank you from the 'pays-bas'...
It's an impressive job you are doing as a moderator. You insprire me - and I guess all of us - with your love and dedication for the Grande Maison. Keep up the good work for many years to come. Allways welcome and all the best for you and your family in 2...
Love "The Usual Suspects" photo at the end...
And I MUST say, you've done a great job filling shoes that were worn by JAW and DJE. Commendable! -Dean
You raise an essential point, Dean. Without the amazing work done by Jaw and Dje...
Our JLC forum would look like it is, nowadays. That is so true. A forum is a matter a Community. Without Community, speaking in the Desert, you do nothing. That is the superiority of a Forum, versus a Blog. Thanks for pointing that essential thought! Best...
Are you retiring ...
or sending us a message with this post? Hope not. It's only been six years and about 74,000 posts, which is only the tip of the iceberg I imagine. :) In all seriousness, I owe you a great debt of gratitude for your very warm welcome when I first started t...
No one is indispensable, Fernando. It is all about THE Community
But to answer you, no, I don't leave the JLC moderation, not for the moment. I feel I can still play this role next year, at least. There is still so much to say, write and share. ... And to make you fall for! :) Aaah, some good news, now: A trip in Asia ...
Very Nice Amanico! Now get back to work!
Fortunately the work we do as moderators is work we enjoy! THank you for all of the great work you've done for us and JLC over the past six years. This forum would be different without you!
We don't have to forget that we are priviledged, as Moderators.
We have some strong links with the brands we moderate, IN TOTAL independance, a point that the brands accepted in a fair way. We are also linked to our amazing community. And we are part of a strong and competent team. What more to ask? It is all about fu...
With great privilege, comes great responsibility!
Thank you again Nicolas for being a part of that fun, passion, friendship, and knowledge. It's a privilege to know you.
Yes, absolutely. Animating, creating, writing are our biggest responsability.
But with Passion, it is not a too heavy burden... Thanks, my friend. Mutual pleasure. Really. Best, Nicolas
Thank you for taking us on a walk on your journey
Sure sounds like fun, and we do get a lot of fun reading and sharing the articles and posts from you. Looking forward to a lot more.
Many great moments my friend !
I remember our first encounter at the JLC-boutique in Paris in september 2008 still very vividly :-) ... a true French movie :-) ... . From day 1 we met you shared you deepest secrets with me, i will never forget that mon ami ! LOOOOOL Congrats on your 6 ...
Please forget the secrets! :))) Thank you, my friend.
Knowing you, and being your friend is all due to Watchprosite. Best, Nicolas
Thank you Nicolas! What a great memory walk with your fun,
Moving and profound moments. I am happy to say I was there to share a few. We don't thank you enough for your great work, so a million thanks and I can't wait for your next post! Best to you Sir, Tim
6 years already? Time flies! :)
Thank you for all your shared passion and friendship! Oh - and all the watches you show us here... :) So, 6 years... Only 19 more as JLC Moderator until YOUR Jubilé! ;) Congratulation, dear friend Blomman ...
Awesome photo, my dear Blomman. Even if the elusive Memo WT is missing. ;)
Well, I will not have to wait so long for a Jubilé, as next year will be my Double Jubilé. ;) All the very best, Nicolas
Nice overview back in time
I've only been here for around 3 years, but I've been discovering many beautiful things on this forum. Your involvement on this one is certainly counting for an important part. Thanks for sharing your mighty thoughts Nicolas and may you bring many many mo...
For the snowy Swizerland, you will have to wait till next month...
Unless I have to go back to the Manufacture for something special... ;) Thanks, Mark, for your kind words. Best, Nicolas
Grattitude
Nicolas- I bet they passed by quicker than you thought possible. I did not know you that long, only about 2-3 yrs so thank you for allowing me to travel back in time with you. Thank you for the many great reports on not only JLC but other forums. And one ...
Nicolas you're the one
Nicolas my friend, I can just add to that great series of pictures and memories that I have no regret to have left the JLC moderation when you see all that you have done during these six years. Your passion seems limitless, your involvement and consecutiv...
You forgot a certain bartender in Geneva, when we were out during the SIHH time... ;)
We had, and we will certainly have some great moments, my friend. Great moments of passionate discussions, and something tells me that we'll have a great one, soon. But the most important is that we met. Watches are more than watches, when we don't forget...
re: crazy moments
Has it been that long? Still remember our first face to face in Paris at Brasserie Lutetia! To years of even more good times, cheers Nico! :) -MW
It seems it was like yesterday, and that I just left you and the Gang at the Lutetia! :))
As I wrote to Dje, the very good thing is that we met, we broke th virtual border, and we became real friends. Here, in Paris, or in So Cal. All the best, my dear Ming. Nicolas
2nd picture from top please!
What to say...wher to start.... I think I started following puristpro around 5 years ago....hmmm can t remember exactly,because of two brands one of which,JLC,became very dear to me as my favourite big brand...... The influence on me of this forum,run in ...
Hey my italian friend!
It is always a pleasure to seeyou, to speak with you. Your passion and dedication for the brand is undisputable. AND I can always count on you to feed the battle for the Duometre! ;) All the best, Nicolas
Beautiful Photos
The most beautiful thing in the pictures is making you remember the beautiful days, the photos expressive and significantly on the situation that you are going through in this time. I wish you good health and be happy all your time my friend (Nicolas) Tha...
I almost panicked
I almost panicked when I read your subject line thinking that the post was a goodbye (it seems to me that goodbyes not infrequently start with a tenure reference). Thank goodness it was just a reminiscence, and a great one, of good times on the forum and ...
No, my dear friend, no... The time has not come,yet.
These years have been rich, in terms of human and horological emotions. I don't know what the future will provide, but I am confident that 2014 will be an interesting years, with some good moments to live, again. Thanks for your very kind words, John. All...
Congrats for 6 long years and surely more to come. Moderating
This place fits you like a glove. My only wish that one day we can meet in person. Congrats again
Hey, my old friend!
We know each other since how many years, now? 10 years, almost? This have been a very long road, indeed. Aaah, as for your wish, which is totally shared, with a bit of luck, we may meet next year, in 2014. A trip is in the tube... All the best, Nicolas
What a crazy time
Hi Nicolas, telling from the pictures a moderator's life cannot be too bad! I have been around for a few years only and did not share many "live" moments so far, but still I know very well what a special place you make the JLC forum. (I have to see how to...
I remember this time very well...
December 2009, in the dark and cold Paris... An old strret, a Watch dealer... Then, the madness. ;) Yes, Spring is perfect for a visit in Paris. You are ALWAYS welcome, Martin. Thanks for your kind words my friend. Best, Nicolas
Gosh!
I knew it was December 2009, but when I read it written down by you I realize that it has been exactly four years by now! That is much tooooooo long. I have to get some train tickets! Have a great holiday with your lovely family! Martin
Amazing that it's been almost six years
Fantastic post Nicolas, and what a great journey. I still have fond memories of our first meeting in late 2008 in Paris along with DRMW and TM, great food and awesome conversation. Then IGOTT2 in Vegas, and of course your visit to SoCal this year with tha...
Wish we have many more opportunities to meet, my friend. Time for you to
Come back to Paris! All the best, Nicolas
Congrats on your 6 years of JLC Moderation dear Nicolas...
... which you have resumed with this awsome report! It´s always so nice to read your threads my friends, and get much fun and enjoyment through your wisdom, your good humor and knowledge. Thank you for sharing all this with us! Un abrazo con gran afecto, ...
Time flies….
But your invaluable contributions, memories, and friendship remain, Nico. A most sincere thank you! Chapeau!!! Alex Ps. Your birthday is around theses dates, right? Is it the 10th or 12th? In any case, Feliz Cumpleaños!!! Te mando un fuerte abrazo y mis m...
I just came upon this thread, Nicolas
It brought back many memories. 2007 was the year I found JLC as well, although for me it was in October, and your moderatorship (nice word!) was instrumental in my education. As always, thank you for the education and the good times. Best always, respo
I do remember our first exchanges very well, my friend.
Cool to see that 6 years after, you are still here, with te Passion burning you, or Inside of you ( up to you to choose the most convenient formula. ;) ) Thanks for your kind words and for your friendship. Nicolas
A big thank you
Hi Nicolas, Thank you so much for the last six years, and an extra big thanks for all the help and assistance that you have given me. Here's to the next six years :-)
re: almost 6 years with this forum here...
... dear Nico, your post reminds me that actually i have also been here with this forum for almost 6 years. yes indeed, many crazy moments, learnings, friendships, joys and many others. one of the moments you mentioned was IGOTT2 in LV where we were at th...
With such friends like you and Art, the IGOTT had to be an unforgettable moment.
Such as many other opportunities we had to share, in a more virtual way, indeed. Thanks for your friendship, and for your presence here, my dear friend. All the best, Nicolas
