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  1. ulackfocus Mar 4, 2016

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    Another Desmond Disciple here too. Got a little help from some others too along the way, then one day I realized I was the one being asked questions instead of the n00b who was asking them. Never did figure out exactly how or when it happened. Now there's A Journey Through Time and dedicated Speedmaster books to make life a little easier...... sometimes.
     
  2. JimInOz Melbourne Australia Mar 4, 2016

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    And another.

    As a Connie infatuated 3 post newbie on WUS some years ago I sent Desmond a PM with the usual inane questions "what do you think of this one" etc.

    I received a prompt, well reasoned answer and some pointers for my future forays into Connies.

    The vintage watch community owes him, and some of his contemporaries, a big one.
     
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  3. STANDY schizophrenic pizza orderer and watch collector Mar 5, 2016

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    Look what happened when we gave PatrickJ and whoever he is now a chance ....:whistling:

    Great advice above, have your say and leave a bit for the next, no need to push your opinions past a certain point where it becomes frustrating for you or the noob.
    Help when you can, learn when you can't.
     
  4. Paedipod Mar 5, 2016

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    well we can.....but may just choose not to
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  5. justbrian55 Mar 5, 2016

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    I saw a nature documentary that mentioned Omega wolf.
    Did/does Omega breed wolves for returning to wild? If so; what a nice down to earth company they are. :)
     
  6. italy1861 Mar 5, 2016

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    Here you go, has nothing to do with the company.

    http://alphaandomegafilm.wikia.com/wiki/Omega_Wolves
     
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  7. 250scr Mar 5, 2016

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    I've learned pretty much everything I know from the forum and someone always has the answer to a question. More times than not, I think I have the answer and it's reconfirmed by many other members. Fun place to be, although it eats up a lot of my time.
     
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  8. justbrian55 Mar 5, 2016

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    How touching, they've even made an animation for the kiddo's too.

    Sorry for wasting your time Italy1861. I was joking to appease the Noob mention.
    Thanks all for your patience towards me ~ coulda done without the kittys though. :)
     
  9. italy1861 Mar 5, 2016

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    Is this better :cool:
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  10. al128 unsolicited co-moderation giverer Mar 5, 2016

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    if you dontmind me asking... what happened to desmond? is he still around?::confused2::
     
  11. dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member Mar 5, 2016

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    He was online just a couple of days ago and posting last wednesday
     
  12. ulackfocus Mar 5, 2016

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    Yep, saw a couple posts by him recently. He's semi-retired now and enjoying life, trying to get down to a zen-like total of only 7 watches.
     
  13. E MAN Mar 5, 2016

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  14. STANDY schizophrenic pizza orderer and watch collector Mar 5, 2016

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  15. abrod520 Mar 5, 2016

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    How about "no posting in WRUW today while not engaging or contributing elsewhere" or is that too restrictive?
     
  16. ulackfocus Mar 5, 2016

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  17. abrod520 Mar 5, 2016

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    Best part :D
     
  18. cicindela Steve @ ΩF Staff Member Mar 5, 2016

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    I thought it good enough to temporarily post as a sticky in Open Discussion and Vintage. We'll see how long we decide to keep it, no replies will be permitted.
     
  19. Bushido Mar 5, 2016

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    I've been a big Omega fan from the moment I began my foray into the world of mechanical watches not too long ago. I was lucky enough to come across this excellent site/community a few months back, reading and frequenting on a regular basis. Just three days ago, I finally pulled the trigger and purchased my first Omega (DSOTM Pitch Black). That same day, officially registered on the forums and felt great doing so!

    It seems apropos that I make my first ever post in this noob thread. I vow to do my best to be as little of an annoying noob as possible.

    P.S. Can someone recommend a good scotch which will go well with my new Omega and not clash with my socks? ;)
     
  20. ulackfocus Mar 5, 2016

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    Okay, it's obvious you've read some threads judging by the last sentence in your post. So if you've been lurking, you know that you MUST post pictures of your new DSOTM.
     
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