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Part2: The watches.
Bubbles and diving watches, a great combination !
Graham's Seamaster ( a non 1964 !!!! ) really appealed to me, funky seventies design and a dial to die for. The bracelet was very light and snug fit to the wrist !
Compressor crowns !
Once again that lovely Seamaster.
Table shot.
Toys r us !
The SEIKO chronograph Graham reviewed a couple of weeks ago.
And finally my Fortis is running again ! Thank you Graham
Part 3 to follow!
Come and see ! Let The Show Begin !
A couple of weeks ago a true Purist-friend came over for a couple of days. Watches, food, drinks, travel , friendship ... and most of all fun are the main ingredients in a Purists life i guess ... . COME AND SEE .... LET THE SHOW BEGIN ... get ready for p...
That was a funny guy !
I didn't tell you Graham but i hired him to do this ... :-) ... nooo !!!!!! seriously ? this is just the way most Belgians behave :-) Filip
It was good friday so...
It was good friday so i expect it was an easter bunny thing, but you can never tell :) On 16 Apr 2013 20:33, "www watchprosite" *Alert from:* www:watchprosite > *Posted By:* bimbeano (registered) on April 16th, 2013 - 12:33 > > *Title: That was a funny gu...
Part 1: The food.
Upon arrival of your guest it is more than obvious you make sure he has something to eat ... a typical Flemish meal but as our guest stated it is also a typical English meal .. Fricandon with cherries ... . Desert .. as in 'the best patisserie in the regi...
Part2: The watches.
Bubbles and diving watches, a great combination ! Graham's Seamaster ( a non 1964 !!!! ) really appealed to me, funky seventies design and a dial to die for. The bracelet was very light and snug fit to the wrist ! Compressor crowns ! Once again that lovel...
Is that all the watches...
Is that all the watches or do you have more pics? I'll add more tomorrow after Lady Thatchers funeral. G On 16 Apr 2013 20:44, "www watchprosite" *Alert from:* www:watchprosite > *Posted By:* bimbeano (registered) on April 16th, 2013 - 12:44 > > *Title: P...
I didn't take ..
.. a lot of pictures of your watches you brought. I'm getting older and as you know old people are really impatient :-) F
No worries. I'll sort some...
No worries. I'll sort some pics out tomorrow. On 16 Apr 2013 20:53, "www watchprosite" *Alert from:* www:watchprosite > *Posted By:* bimbeano (registered) on April 16th, 2013 - 12:53 > > *Title: I didn't take .. > * > > *
Maybe .. but ...
... have a look at the current masthead, nothing can beat that i guess ! :-)
Louie gets far too much...
Louie gets far too much attention as it is. Just dont tell him he's on the masthead, you'll never hear the last of it. On 18 Apr 2013 08:01, "www watchprosite" *Alert from:* www:watchprosite > *Posted By:* bimbeano (registered) on April 18th, 2013 - 00:01...
Part 3 : Chocolate !
Oooops ! This doesn't look like chocolate .. but tasty anyway :-) The chocolate lab keeping an eye on us Purists ! Say hello to Louie ! Peace man! If only more people ate chocolate, this world would be a better place ! A visit to the chocolate store is of...
I took the pictures so ....
... it looked there there was a sea of chocolate, the ultimate Purists dream :-) Bim
Graham always enjoys ...
.. the company of these two rascals, that's why i see him quite often :-)
Final part (4): Work !
Offcourse, the Bim has to work to make a living (sort off) and all help is more than welcome :-) .. psycological help :-) Graham cheering me up: " You wil sell these fans my friend ... once .. eventually .... " :-) Visiting a client in the beautiful city ...
Wicked report...
has G lost weight...he's looking slimmer, despite all the food and chocolate at yours :) Yours my friend, Andy.
Yes i have thanks Andy....
Yes i have thanks Andy. In fact i lost about 4lbs while i was there as i was eating great food and was being more active than usual. I no longer eat cheap chocolate at home so the weight should stay off. G On 16 Apr 2013 22:09, "www watchprosite" *Alert f...
Sounds good...
We'll chat next week about what your doing in June... I've got a week off so thinking of a road trip down south :) Me.
I'm totally free apart from...
I'm totally free apart from 29th when i'm going to a gig just down the road. Seeing 'the hillmans blues band' which includes Dick Taylor, one of the original founding members of the rolling stones. Why not come down then if you like blues and old rock. G ...
Dick Taylor? . . .
. . . don't tell me Tony Chapman will be there, too! Four days after your gig, Graham, I'll be catching the Stones here in LA, for the 35th - and most likely, last - time. Gotta enjoy 'em while we can!
Only Dick Taylor Art, He...
Only Dick Taylor Art, He now lives on the isle of wight(little bit of land a mile out to sea from where i live). If you google the band they have a website and some track samples. Its only a small gig, probably no more than 150 people(i havent got tickets...
No worries, G . . .
. . . and I'd be most pleased to see a pic or two of Dick Taylor from the upcoming gig posted here, if you possibly can. Grudge-less, Art
I'll do my best to...
I'll do my best to get pics G On 17 Apr 2013 21:30, "www watchprosite" *Alert from:* www:watchprosite > *Posted By:* Dr No (registered) on April 17th, 2013 - 13:29 > > *Title: No worries, G . . . > * > > *
Well, look at me !
The more you eat , the slimmer you get :-) ! Counts for Graham as well ! :-)
Lots of fun!
You guys had a lot of fun together... I unfortunately ran out of money for food halfway through your report. Will be eating cereal for the next day or so. Amazing circus animals you've got there Bim! They're an untapped goldmine...
How very ture...
friendship is what it's all about Thank you for splendid post Glad you had great time together Wife not jealous any more? ;) Sincerely Damjan
My wife isnt :)...
My wife isnt :) On 17 Apr 2013 08:54, "www watchprosite" *Alert from:* www:watchprosite > *Posted By:* Ares501 (registered) on April 17th, 2013 - 00:54 > > *Title: How very ture... > * > > *
You're more then welcome ..
.. to visit me Damjan ! Don't know about the wife ... could be :-) Filip
more work.
i know its hard to believe, but sometimes it is nessesary for the Bim to do some work. one of his twice yearly jobs is a nice drive away in France for a chain of restaurants whose name i wasnt going to mention, but its written in bold letters in the next ...
Your last sentence sounds like honey in my ears.
Not that I have honey in my ears, but what a beautiful sentence! Best, my friend. Nicolas.
Next time you come make sure ...
... to have honey in your ears :-) ... Louie will be very happy ! LOOOOOL
Hercule Poirot could conclude easelly ...
That you tried to kill Lord Graham with food! Just had a meal but I could have one or two of those delicious Belgian Chocolats. Great report, great trip. Cheers, Nilo Notes: 1) Yes, I know that Poirot looks French but he is from Belgium. 2) The very first...
LORD GRAHAM
1/ I knew Poirot is from Belgium :-) 2/ Strictly forbidden under 18 .. so Graham could not enter :-) Bim
That was a good pic...
That was a good pic to start the thread as we had been to a superb restaurant for lunch with the elusive mr b, but to get there we had to walk through the red light district, past the windows with smiling young ladies and then past this great looking porn...
Mr. Bim ...
Of course that I know that you, as a local, knows that Hercule is from Belgium but most of my friends, because he talks funny, believe that he is French. Wrong. I forgot that Sir Graham is a minor. My fault. I was under the impression that he was an activ...
Purists with time and money equal trouble, methinks!
and this report proves it... Cazalea
Nice report bim
Wow, looks like you guys really had a great time. Thanks for sharing your adventures. Regards, ED-209
Fantastic Thread Bim :-)
Thank You for Sharing your Wonderful Memories and the Visit of our Dear G99 :-) S
part 5. the weather and architecture.
i arrived on a friday evening having spent the day in lovely weather only to wake up the next day to see this. the city of Gent has some beautiful architecture which seems to look nicer on a bright, but very cold day. an interesting juxtaposition of this ...
Knokke le Zoute
on my last day we took Louie to Knokke le Zoute, a town on the coast with a beautiful beach and full of beautiful people. known as the Monaco of Belgium because of the housing costs, the great cars and restaurants. perfect proof that a Landrover Freelande...
Next time ..
.. better take some distance and zoom in a bit when you take my picture :-) .. i do like kinda strange and a bit out of proportion ... errr ... or am i like that :-) ? Good memories my friend, see you soon ... at the Brooklands :-) !!!! Filip
re: Knokke le Zoute
What's up with the Rover? They let the general population drive on the beach? -MW
Well the beach looked to...
Well the beach looked to be pretty much open. I think it was one of those guys that need a 4x4 to park on the kerb so thought he was an off road ace :) Wrong car to try sand driving in. G On 17 Apr 2013 19:21, "www watchprosite" *Alert from:* www:watchpro...
Thanks for sharing this cool photoreport, Bim!
When visiting ThePurists I'm always on the lookout for your photo essais.... Kind regards, Bart