"Walk . . .
. . . to the paradise garden." [ Chez No's backyard, last night] Been laid up for the better part of the week with gout, and recuperating at my parent's place since. (It's a single-story house, among other advantages.) Unable to walk comfortably for more ...
Reference 2242, Nicolas, fitted with an 18 jewel 30T2SC movement . . .
. . . in contrast to the usual 16 jewel version. Not quite a chronometer, but special nevertheless.
One would have to be fluent in Spanish to realize 'Turo' . . .
. . . is short for ' Ar turo'.
Coincidentally, I own another ref 2242 . . .
. . . with movement and case numbers within two digits of the one I posted Thursday. They must've been on the workbench at Bienne simultaneously. Different dials and seconds hands configurations, but both original. Best, Art ...
Thanks, Ed - feeling much better today . . .
. . . although still pretty much house-bound. I've not only gout, but cabin fever, too ;-) . . .
Great Vintage Omega ...
Hope your on the mend Art as we need you fit for WristScan this weekend 🍻
Oh, I've been hobbling about for the last few days, mostly . . .
. . . at my folk's place. But noticeably better today, and hopefully cured by tomorrow. I missed the pool tournament on Wednesday . . . sacrilege! Best, Art
Hi Art...
sorry to hear that. I thought that pool took president over everything ! .. good to have you back with us 🍻
Many years ago, I told the gang, "The only reason I won't show up . . .
. . . is either a life-or-death emergency, or a Stones show." Well, three years ago, I had to miss a tournament because the Stones played Vegas on a Wednesday. And, if you've ever had gout, you'll know the meaning of 'life-or-death emergency'.
Get well soon!
From a commercial in Germany. I think it hits the nail on the head... ...
If ever the saying "A picture's worth . . .
. . . a thousand words" was an understatement, that was it!
Sad to read about your gout my dear Art! I wish you a fast recovery! ...
...A beautiful watch to accompany you in these painful process... and agree with your ramblings about time pass. These oldies survive the ups and downs of our life and survive generations. Part of their charm... and their mistery. And of the attraction we...
"Survive generations": yes, that's precisely the point . . .
. . . I was trying to make, Abel. They're survivors, and when they're on our wrists, reminders that we are survivors, too. That's the mysterious draw of vintage . . .
Naturally I thought of the Delius as soon as I read your first words.
An especially lovely work. And I haven't seen many posts that include video references, so that's a good thing to have learned from your trouble. A beautiful garden, a trusted (Omega) companion, and really fine music… hope the pain leaves you soon. Do you...
There are times when I feel that, if one were able to select . . .
. . . the last piece of music one could hear, my request would be . . . . . . for Irmelin . Art
My dear Art, the world of classical music is sufficiently broad and deep that one of the most distinct joys of being a musician is discovering,
after a lifetime immersed in sound, works of great beauty that one has never heard before. Such is the case here, for me, with Irmelin. What a breathtaking—yet simple, as most of Delius is—prelude. The painful circumstances surrounding its genesis make th...
Glad that you have such a fine source of comfort.
Sorry you need one, though. Best wishes for a prompt recovery.
Thanks, Michael. Out of the woods now, and hopefully back on my . . .
. . . feet tomorrow. Literally ;-) . . .
Get well soon!
Dear Art, sorry to hear about your gout. We wish you to get well soon. Your reflections about the passing of time are so true. I would just have wished you a more pleasant occasion for them... All the best, Martin
More important...
Dear Art, that is the least of my concerns. Most important is that you get well. Warmest regards, Martin