. . . is upon us. Everyone, get . . . Tempting fate? . . . ready for the final . . . Is Europe in France? . . . countdown. [photo credit: Damjan] Art ...
If we wait until Thursday, we can celebrate a quarter of a million posts ππ Seriously though. That is an AMAZING achievement, Nicholas! Thank you on behalf of the community here. This place would not be the same without you! Bravo!
Good call, Art! ..He is friendly and easily approachable and as we can see from this incredible number - a geyser of horological knowledge and enthusiasm for watches. There is no one like him or even similar to him. He is unique. With a fine and very huma...
He has been a teacher, a friend, an advisor, and most of all a true apasionado. Thanks to him for all the knowledge he has shared without any envy. I hope to get to know him in person some day. Gracias amigo Nico!!!
If you ask most American high school kids the answer would be a resounding YES! According to my geographically-challenged countrymen, Europe comprises three main regions: Lon-DIN, Pear-RIS and It-LEE. Yep, itβs like that. God bless the English, the French...
. . . from grade school: Teacher to class: Is there a Fourth of July in France? Young Dr No: Umm, the French celebrate Bastille Day, don't they? Teacher: Well, what day do you suppose is on their calendar between July third and fifth? A valuable lesson in...
Itβs just a little better in the U.K. I remember in 2nd year geography (12 years old) some wag took the world map and drew a to-scale Portugal on about 8 different West coasts. We then all got to play βlocate the real Portugalβ and, um, we didnβt bat 1.00...
i doubt if there is a day which goes by for Nico, when he didn't log-in or post something in this forum but quickily after i met him during couple of occassions my doubt have faded away.... i can pretty much say Nico is a mere mortal but his passion for w...