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My 3000 post and a little celebration....and gift 2 is revealed....
Purists is an amazing site which is said by many family members here...everybody I have met has been a friend from the first meeting. But this site also leads to other interesting joys.
My generous dealer last weekend gave me a gift which was amazing (http://ap.watchprosite.com/show-forumpost/fi-3/pi-5788593/ti-852643/s-0/) but also said something else....confirmation came today and gift 2 is....
A 2 day trip to Switzerland...collection by AP in Geneva, 5* hotel, lunch with the directorate, a tour of the AP manufacturer including the Grand Complication room, museum and view of the current collection, followed by dinner in the mountains.....!!!!! I'm still speachless by this and this would never happened if I hadn't been encouraged to follow my dreams and hobby through the friends on this site.
3000 posts is a milestone for me (nothing compared to our Nico but he posts 24/7 so that's not a fair comparison..!!) LOL
Here are a few pics from my time here over the years......
Recognise anybody..?
Chatting to Peter
The London massive
Xmas 2011 GTG
A legend..
Small GTG
3 friends in London...one from Oz
My winning Friday pic...my first win..!!
New lens
My Avatar and my baby
A big thanks to everybody here for everything 
Yours,
Andy.
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My 3000 post and a little celebration....and gift 2 is revealed....
Purists is an amazing site which is said by many family members here... everybody I have met has been a friend from the first meeting. But this site also leads to other interesting joys. My generous dealer last weekend gave me a gift which was amazing ( h...
My deep congratulations for the 3K and for the gift ...
Andy, It's a great mark. I'm waiting for the great pictures and stories to come. Cheers, Nilo Note: Our cats, Noel Rosa and Nara Leão sent their congratulations.
I have a feeling that as close you are from the 3K mark ...
Things starting slow down. It may be an undead curse or something related to a Stonehenge based trick (made by Sir Graham, of course). Cheers, Nilo
'Tis for us . . .
. . . to thank you for being such a stalwart member of the community, Andy. How are the plans for a trip our way coming along? :-)
Cheers Dr No...
I'll see what I can do but a house move is also on the cards..!! Yours, Andy.
Congrats !
And i hope to meet you soon my friend :-) Be it in Paris, Manchester, Londen or Leeds ;-) Bim
Yes we should meet up this year...
I'm sure it will happen :) I'll look forward to it, Andy.
Congratulations, Andy!
...when I get to my 1000, then maybe I'll start dreaming of similar gifts Thanks for sharing your thoughts, opinions and watches with us here. Richard
Congrats, Andy!
Enjoy your spoils, and don't forget to report back! I always treasure your contributions to the site! Here's to the next milestone! Cheers, Daos
Thanks Daos...
I always love to read your contributions and yes I will be reporting back on the awesome trip to the holy land :) Yours my friend, Andy.
Congrats on the 3K milestone
And cool gifts from AP too. Looking forward to meeting up with you one day. Regards, ED-209
Huge congrats
What can I say pleasure to be in your company.... Now get back to work and give us 3000 more post. Only kidding... These virtual friendships are stronger than some of the physical ones. We all have each others back as they say here in the colonies....LOL ...
I've got your back too my friend :o)
yes these virtual friends are sometimes closer than the real ones. Thanks for all your help over the years with various questions I've had. Yours my friend, Andy.
Ah....the Wishing Cat
Congratulations my virtual friend! And to Andy too. :-) Regards, MTF
It is a pleasure to have you here, my friend Andy.
Yes, there were excellent moments, as your pictures tell... And many more to come, I am sure! So, you won a manufacture trip, eeeh??? :) First time? Be prepared to be " breathtaken ". All the best, my good friend. And of course, huge congratulations for t...
Thanks Nico my good friend...
I'm sure the trip will be an eye opener for sure....very exciting indeed :) I will report back obviously with all the details. Yours my friend, Andy.
Dear Andy
you just earned yourself another deck of cards :) Thank you for being here Sincerely yours Damjan
Dear Damjan thank you...
it's been great to know you my friend :) Here is to many more posts and fun. Yours, Andy.
Big Congrats Andy!
and what a gift! I am sure you have plenty of offers, but if you want someone to carry your bags, then I am your man! Enjoy the trip and looking forward to the next 3,000 posts... and of course the AP report! Cheers Andrew
Told you it was worth waiting for :o)
I'll report back on the visit of course :) Andy.
congrats Andy. you dont get gifts like these buying vintage watches.
so your love of all things new has paid huge dividends and given you a great collection which is quite easy to rotate. as for the legend, more a legend in his own lunch time and always there like a bad smell :) perhaps this summer i will take you up on yo...
Cheers Big Boy...
I had to get a picture of you in my friend...always a legend :) I do fancy a trip to the seaside and my car just passed it's MOT so a nice cruise could be in order when it's a bit warmer.!! Will def let you know...when is Bim next over..? Speak soon my gr...
Bim and mr B are...
Bim and mr B are due over in may for a couple of days, but i'm dog sitting my sister in may as well so i hope it happens during different parts of may. G On 27 Mar 2013 20:03, "www watchprosite" *Alert from:* www:watchprosite > *Posted By:* Andy (register...
Hokely dokely. G...
Hokely dokely. G On 27 Mar 2013 23:39, "www watchprosite" *Alert from:* www:watchprosite > *Posted By:* Andy (registered) on March 27th, 2013 - 15:39 > > *Title: I have some spare time in May so keep me in the loop dude :o) [nt] > * > > *
Congrats!...
as you say, great place, nice virtual and eventually physical meetings! I am heading to a little GTG lunch today!... Matt
Congratulations Andy, good on you! The picture of your AP is...
sensational no wonder you won and the watch is a magnificent piece of horological artwork. My wish now, is to meet with you some day. Cheers, Francois
I hope we do meet one day....
if your ever in London just let us know....everybody here is friend :) See you soon, Andy.
Big congrats!
I 'm sure you are going to enjoy a lot in Switzerland, it will be an unforgettable experience. Enjoy and share it. cheers Vte :)
Congrats Andy. Always a pleasure to share a drink with you.
Hope it won't be too long before we do it again.
Excellent Andy! HUGE Congrats!
I will look forward to the AP visit report, of course!!
Thanks Michael....
I'm quite sure I'll bore you to death with the AP tour details when I get back :) I can't believe I'm invited and am very excited :) Yours, Andy.
Congrats on th 3000 Andy! :)
Thank you for your always nice and interesting contribution here! :) Best Blomman
Thanks Blomman....
I always enjoy reading your posts and learning from you....it's a pleasure being a friend. Yours, Andy.
Congratulations, Andy, on reaching a major milestone.
A dealer who gives you gifts of that sort is more than a dealer. He is a dear friend. And, he must recognize that quality in you as well. Looking forward to a pictorial report when all is accomplished. Aloha, Bob
Thanks for your kind words Bob....
I have to say my dealer is a good friend after many years, and believe me you'll get the full report when I get back from AP.!! Yours, Andy.
Great to have you in the community, Andy
Congratulations, Andy. It's great to have people like you in the PuristS community. We often say we came for the watches but stayed because of the people and that's what makes this virtual family so special. I have enjoyed reading your comments and watchi...
Thanks Andrew....
this is a community where you can grow and learn from the very knowledgable people here. I probably wouldn't still be collecting watches if it wasn't for this place I call home, and to meet such amazing friends from all over the world just adds to the enj...
Congratulations, Andy...
... and don't even try keeping up with the amanicos of the world. Nicolas is the king of posters. And like you, I love our little community of Purists. 3,000 posts! Mazel Tov! - Scott
Congrats Andy!
Looking forward to your AP visit report. I'm sure you'll have a wonderful time. Best fernando
I'm sure I'll bore you to death....
With the AP report :) Thanks for your kind comments, Andy.
Congrats Andy !
Onward to the next 3000 ! Am sure you will catch up with Vlad real soon. And its time to celebrate with one of this ....... ...
Ha ha...i have actually tried that lens..!!
Maybe the 70-300mm would be more versatile, and smaller..! Something to look forward too :) Yours, Andy.
Well done Andy...
Looks like we have some friends in common, so I'm sure we'll meet sometime...on your next trip to Geneva ? Cheers, Rob
Well done, Andy!
Your posts are always of great interest to me and I very much enjoy your photo work as well -- please keep it up! All the best, Gary
Thanks Gary...
I feel the same about your amazing posts and collection and always look forward to your posts. Yours my friend, Andy.
Huge Congrats Andy..
more good times to share,more watches,dinners and drinks.... Well done mate..looking forward to meeting up again soon. Mo
You just beat me to 3000...
and hope to meet soon.... I have a week off in April so will PM you to see if your in the area during the week and I'll pop down for dinner and shopping. Speak soon dude, Andy.
congrats, Andy...
... happy to see your joyful journey with us here. look forward to seeing you more here. stefan
always a joy
to see your friendly face at any gtg. Always great to chat with you because you are always so friendly. Nice to see some familiar faces and venues amongst your memories. Wishing you many more happy posts. Best wishes, Vernon
Cheers Vernon...
It's always a pleasure to meet up with you my friend. In fact I'm down soon so will be in touch :) Speak soon, Andy.