Independents

...just wanted to reflect on my great good fortune this past week in Switzerland. The roster of meetings and meals with independents alone (not counting many fantastic sessions with major manufacturers) -- meeting any one of these folks would be the highl... 

.. and meeting a few new friends! Judging by your list of friend visits I have high expectations of the photos to come! Very exciting! Are you planning to add any creation by those new friends to your collection? :)

...but lack of funds often gets in the way! And then there's the small matter of getting on the "list" for some of these makers... Best, Gary

It must have been a fantastic moment. I'll be delighted to read about it when you'll be posting. Cheers, Mark (formerly Boréale)

...and thanks to our group's main organizer and all of my buddies for setting up all of these great visits! Best, Gary

Can't wait to see the pictures!

...but unforgettable times! Best, Gary

Next year we must put an evening in also.... We met a lot of the same people but just on different days! I hope John was back in form after rather late finish on Wednesday noght... It rather washed out my Thursday appointments at SIHH! Looking forward to ... 

...even though he reported that he had a very late night on Wednesday! Let's coordinate for next year -- will be great to have a single event where we pull together a larger gang... Best, Gary

Always nice to read what your are up to, Gary. Now, we want more....could you convince your mates to start writing their impressions and sharing their pictures too? best Z'

I know that there is at least one member of the group who is a splendid photographer -- and all of us are PuristS -- need to urge them to chime in! Best, Gary

Wednesday morning at FPJ, including a brief meeting with the man himself.. Best, Gary G

As Andrew said - we hooked up with pretty much the same crowd (on different days/nights) and I still didn't manage to meet you. :-( Next year (or at Basel)... Rob

I asked Allen to say hi to you if he saw you on Saturday -- we would have tried to join the group on Wednesday night but given short notice it was impossible to change our plans. Only good news is that we had dinner at Viollet in Crissier on Wednesday -- ... 

But Italy hails.... Speak again....and the "special piece" for me is here :)- Best, Horo

Can't wait to meet up again -- and I am sure that you are enjoying your "special piece!" Need to get a photo of the Octo-Split from one of the other guys to post... Best, Gary

NT

In the world. What a fantastic weekly you had :) Respect Gary

...and extremely good guys! Best, Gary

...but I'm not sure my liver could have taken it! Best, Gary