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I'm sure nobody has noticed, but I've been busier than usual these past few weeks and missing interacting with all of you. What have I missed?! There were out-of-town visitors galore during this time, including fellow PuristS, and a houseguest for two wee...  

I went back home last Monday, and it seems that there are many posts to read... And a lot of work to do. Keep Cool! Best, Vlad Dracul.

Welcome back, your Evilness! I've missed you! Looking forward to hearing about your vacation too! Now I better get back to posting about mine. I have TONS of pictures! It's going to take all night to post! Cheers, Daos

And lotsa fun over at LA. I would post some of my London/Paris travel soon. cheers PAt

London and Paris are two of the greatest cities in the world! Cheers, Daos

One of the highlights from this year's vacation was meeting AndrewD and AlexSunrise in person. They traveled from their respective homelands to visit the LA-based PuristS this summer. We had so much fun together! I will not soon forget all the good times,...  

. . . mild . . . we normally have torrid Augusts, but not this year. See ya Saturday!

Yesterday was a bit too hot for me, but it's been great overall. I've been enjoying the season for sure! Looking forward to seeing you! Daos

Nice to see more pictures. That was my first breakfast in Oliverio at The Avalon and I went on to try their hangover cure the next day. That juice was even more bizarre, but you know, I think it worked! Andrew Watches over breakfast...  

...for face-to-face GTGs, Andrew! It was so much fun to meet you! Cheers, Daos

The LA PuristS held a BBQ, kindly hosted by mkvc and his lovely wife. Art and Andrew made a great post about this event previously, but I just thought I'd re-post some of my own pictures here. It was a wonderful day, and fantastic to meet up with some fol...  

I like the pic of the food and AP. I'd take both!

Cookies, you'll have to visit next time so we can have another GTG! Cheers, Daos

Would love to join when I can.

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It was sad to say goodbye to Alex and Andrew after such a fun visit, but I didn't sit still for long. My best friend from college, Jenn, came to visit me for two weeks to check out the new house I bought. We pretty much ate our way through the vacation, b...  

Food, Friends and Watches... It seems that we had the same holidays! Thanks for having taken the time to post these Dream pics, sister. I definitely have to pay you a visit! Best, Nicolas

Good company during a vacation makes all the difference! Nice watches and locales are an added bonus, of course! Cheers, Daos

You know that... Vlad was on the way. Best, Your Evilness.

you have been busy... congrats on the new house...Great photos... I need to join you all on a Omega vintage trip sometime...

The vintage Omega store is lots of fun. There are always unexpected treasures to see there. Cheers, Daos

... look wonderfully relaxing. It's now on my itinerary for the next visit! Pleased you had such a great time. Coming back to reality (and catching up) is never fun, but lots of memories to tide you over till next time. Thanks for sharing all this. Andrew

We didn't even explore all the museum exhibits while there because we loitered in the gardens for too long. If you come and visit it'll be a good excuse for me to go again. Cheers, Daos

That's what i call a holiday !!! I'll have to come over one day ... Filip

We'd have so much fun running around LA with all the other local PuristS! Cheers, Daos

... only time will tell ... the more Purists around the bigger the fun, that's for sure ... Cheerio, El bim

Great pics! You vacation must have been great! Love the bonsai’s and zen garden! Well, the scones didn’t look to bad either… Thanks for sharing, I needed that! Only work this summer… Best Blomman

All work, and no play makes Blomman a dull boy! LOL! Thanks for looking at my pictures. I actually have more to post, which I will put in a separate thread. It is always nice to hear from you! Cheers, Daos

More work=MORE WATCHES! Best Blomman

That's awesome! Go, Blomman, go! Cheers, Daos

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thanks for your posts with lovely food, the places are beautiful, it looks you had enjoyable summer. stefan

Thanks, Stefan, for the kind words! Keep an eye out for the rest of my pictures! Cheers, Daos

I remember visiting the Huntington last summer and I really enjoyed it. Thanks for sharing your summer with me!

Hi Patrick, I have more adventures (with pictures galore) to post shortly. The Huntington is always a good time! I don't know why I don't visit more often. It's 30 minutes away from my house. Thanks for taking a look! Cheers, Daos

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It seems that you had a great time... Cheers

It was very nice indeed. I still have tons more to share (food pictures and such). Cheers, Daos

was gonna get my first this month, but usual excuses and procrastination.

If I had more of a green thumb (which I don't), I'd get one! I like almost anything when it's been "miniaturized." Cheers, Daos

Refreshed and hopefully rested. Regards, Richard.

It was a very nice vacation! Good to hear from you, as always! Cheers, Daos

great photos below and those yummy stuffs I like the zen garden

I appreciate the kind words! I have tons more to share with everyone! More food pictures coming up! Cheers, Daos

You did some really fun things. Welcome back!

I still have tons of photos to post! I'm going to start a new thread for the rest of my summer adventures soon. There will be lots of food pictures and some outdoor escapades. Hoping to see you soon! Cheers, Daos

Daos, I realized that you hadn’t been posting for a while and thought you were very busy and I was right. Sounds like you’ve had a marvelous summer and wasn’t it great meeting Andrew! Unfortunately, here in New Orleans it was extremely hot, so we didn’t d... 

Thanks for the nice note. Always good to hear from you. Yes, Andrew was even lovelier in person than he appears in posts. I always enjoy meeting fellow PuristS in person, so I'll look forward to meeting you one day. Cheers, Daos