BDWF-ADMIN-TEAM Quartz
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BDWF Welcomes members of Watchgeeks.net BDWF Welcomes members of Watchgeeks.net!
We would like to welcome you to our corner of the Internet during the catastrophic system(s) and software failure of Watchgeeks. We look forward to your stay and participation on BDWF.net as it is truly a diverse forum, from watches to people, and trust us, you will enjoy the site and our membership.
Our members enjoy watch brands from all over the world and love to talk about them and obviously show them off in our WOW and WYW forums. You will see brands from Alpha to Zodiac and everything in between. The diversity does not stop there; check out the twilight zone where you will find humor (lots of it) and a host of other cool posts that sometimes are out there, but all in a good, family atmosphere.
We hope that Watchgeeks.net returns as we are sure you miss some friends you have made on that forum, but we also hope you make friends on BDWF.net and bookmark our site as a daily stop.
In the meantime, email your WatchGeeks.net friends and let them know you are at BDWF.net so you can get back to chatting up watches and enjoying your hobby with fellow watch owners.
Enjoy!
BDWF Administration Team
Mon Sep 01, 2008 1:37 pm
tinman1965 Admin Team
Re: BDWF Welcomes members of Watchgeeks.net
Welcome one and all
If there is anything we can do to make
your stay more enjoyable please let us know.
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Mon Sep 01, 2008 1:42 pm
MadMaxx
Grand Complication
Re: BDWF Welcomes members of Watchgeeks.net
WELCOME guy's and gals' Lets talk watches!
Joined: Sat Nov 18, 2006 11:19 pm Posts: 899 Location: North Carolina
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Mon Sep 01, 2008 1:50 pm
Biggun Valjoux
Re: BDWF Welcomes members of Watchgeeks.net Thank you to Mark, Randy, Gary, Shawn and Axie and the whole team here for making us at WatchGeeks.net feel so welcome. You have a wonderful site here and it has been a pleasure to join in the fun of collecting with some more fellow enablers.
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All joking
aside, I really appreciate the formal invite too. Great gesture, BTW, I forgot my toothbrush. Can I get a free one at the front desk. I'm all about that MM!
Biggun _________________ Don't Fear The Wobble!
Mon Sep 01, 2008 1:54 pm
mattcantwin
Master Watchmaker
Re: BDWF Welcomes members of Watchgeeks.net
Stay a while and enjoy the visit! _________________
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Mon Sep 01, 2008 2:01 pm
Shawn Senior Admin
Re: BDWF Welcomes members of Watchgeeks.net Welcome and if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to pm an admin.
Biggun, there is a toothbrush waiting for you
Joined: Fri May 04, 2007 4:53 am Posts: 8709 Location: New Jersey
Let the Watch conversations continue _________________
Mon Sep 01, 2008 2:03 pm
Biggun Valjoux
Re: BDWF Welcomes members of Watchgeeks.net BTW, Don't want to leave out Mike and Doug's efforts either,
thanks guys
Biggun Joined: Fri Aug 29, 2008 11:41 pm Posts: 58
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Mon Sep 01, 2008 2:12 pm
Bonsai Doug Executive Admin
Re: BDWF Welcomes members of Watchgeeks.net My personal welcome as well.
We here at BDWF are painfully aware of what's it's like to experience a forum software meltdown. Believe me, we feel your pain. Hopefully your home will be back up soon.
Joined: Fri Jul 21, 2006 8:50 pm Posts: 12093 Location: NY Finger Lakes
In the mean time please enjoy our home, even if it's just for a brief visit.
Start new threads.
Jump into old ones. _________________
___________BDWF Executive Admin
Mon Sep 01, 2008 2:44 pm
Randy
BDWF Owner
Re: BDWF Welcomes members of Watchgeeks.net Welcome to all of you from over there! Despite what you might have heard, we are a friendly bunch.
Joined: Wed Jul 20, 2005 8:41 pm Posts: 24171 Location: Edmond, OK
Just enjoy yourselves while you're here and join in. There's always room for more and there's always room for new forums to visit! _________________
Mon Sep 01, 2008 3:02 pm
Biggun Valjoux
Re: BDWF Welcomes members of Watchgeeks.net
Thank you Randy and Doug,
I have had a great time
and I'm not going anywhere for a while.
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Biggun _________________ Don't Fear The Wobble!
Mon Sep 01, 2008 3:07 pm
Mark
BDWF Owner
Joined: Sun Mar 18, 2007 5:32 pm Posts: 8323 Location: New Jersey
Re: BDWF Welcomes members of Watchgeeks.net It's all about people and watches! Welcome to everyone!
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Mon Sep 01, 2008 3:10 pm
TexasTee Master Watchmaker
Re: BDWF Welcomes members of Watchgeeks.net
THE MORE THE MERRIER!!! _________________
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Mon Sep 01, 2008 3:50 pm
humbertocavazos Master Watchmaker
Re: BDWF Welcomes members of Watchgeeks.net LET'S PLAY
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Let's Play Mon Sep 01, 2008 3:57 pm
Biggun Valjoux
Re: BDWF Welcomes members of Watchgeeks.net Lets do it Humberto!!!!!
Me you and Scott
there.
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Biggun _________________ Don't Fear The Wobble!
Mon Sep 01, 2008 3:59 pm
humbertocavazos Master Watchmaker
Re: BDWF Welcomes members of Watchgeeks.net I am all for it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Let's Play
Mon Sep 01, 2008 4:01 pm
liketowatch Watchmaker
Re: BDWF Welcomes members of Watchgeeks.net Welcome _________________
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Mon Sep 01, 2008 4:08 pm
watchluv Grand Complication
Re: BDWF Welcomes members of Watchgeeks.net Welcome All. Have a Fun time. _________________ Showtime
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THESHEMUSTBEOBEYE D
Re: BDWF Welcomes members of Watchgeeks.net
Admin Team
Welcome all and each! _________________ Joined: Fri Mar 30, 2007 6:42 pm Posts: 2176
Mon Sep 01, 2008 6:39 pm
cheng
Tourbillon
Re: BDWF Welcomes members of Watchgeeks.net WELCOME !!!!!!
Joined: Thu Feb 14, 2008 3:12 pm Posts: 234 Location: Florida
_________________ "A short life and a merry one it shall be." Black Bart Roberts
Mon Sep 01, 2008 6:49 pm
JTVWatchGuy Valjoux
Re: BDWF Welcomes members of Watchgeeks.net hi everyone!
am out here in the field; mainland China and Hong Kong at the moment, but when I saw this thread I wanted to take a moment to say it's great to see you all over here. Please let me know if I can answer questions, etc. from over here in Asia, or any time for that Joined: Mon Aug 11, 2008 10:52 pm Posts: 66
matter. I hope you enjoy your stay with the forum!
Tim Temple
JTV "The Watch Show" Watch Guy
Mon Sep 01, 2008 6:56 pm
Bonsai Doug Executive Admin
Re: BDWF Welcomes members of Watchgeeks.net JTVWatchGuy wrote:
Hong Kong
Be sure to try the Fugu. My understanding is that it's now being imported into Hong Kong. _________________
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Mon Sep 01, 2008 7:16 pm
muddiver Activa
Joined: Tue Dec 11, 2007 1:51 pm Posts: 6
Re: BDWF Welcomes members of Watchgeeks.net Thanks for lettin us swim in your pool guys......if you notice a spot where the water gets really warm....wasn't me...really..i promise
Mon Sep 01, 2008 7:34 pm
THESHEMUSTBEOBEYE D Admin Team
Re: BDWF Welcomes members of Watchgeeks.net muddiver wrote:
Thanks for lettin us swim in your pool guys......if you notice a spot where the water gets really warm....wasn't me...really..i promise
Joined: Fri Mar 30, 2007 6:42 pm Posts: 2176
WELCOME! _________________
Mon Sep 01, 2008 7:36 pm
tinman1965 Admin Team
Re: BDWF Welcomes members of Watchgeeks.net muddiver wrote:
Thanks for lettin us swim in your pool guys......if you notice a spot where the water gets really warm....wasn't me...really..i promise
Joined: Mon Jul 09, 2007 1:52 am Posts: 3882 Location: Maryland
Welcome aboard muddiver. The water is usually pretty nice but not
too warm _________________
Mon Sep 01, 2008 7:36 pm
muddiver Activa
Joined: Tue Dec 11, 2007 1:51 pm Posts: 6
Re: BDWF Welcomes members of Watchgeeks.net tinman1965 wrote: muddiver wrote:
Thanks for lettin us swim in your pool guys......if you notice a spot where the water gets really warm....wasn't me...really..i promise
Welcome aboard muddiver. The water is usually pretty nice but not
too warm
Hey, as long as there is not a Baby Ruth floatin anywhere nearby I'm good. Thanks for the welcome!!
Mon Sep 01, 2008 7:39 pm
Shawn Senior Admin
Re: BDWF Welcomes members of Watchgeeks.net
muddiver wrote: tinman1965 wrote: muddiver wrote:
Thanks for lettin us swim in your pool guys......if you notice a spot where the water gets really warm....wasn't me...really..i promise Joined: Fri May 04, 2007 4:53 am Posts: 8709 Location: New Jersey
Welcome aboard muddiver. The water is usually pretty nice but not
too warm
Hey, as long as there is not a Baby Ruth floatin anywhere nearby I'm good. Thanks for the welcome!!
Welcome muddiver and thanks for the laugh. _________________
Mon Sep 01, 2008 7:50 pm
Biggun Valjoux
Re: BDWF Welcomes members of Watchgeeks.net Hey Tim, it's great to hear from you! I bought a lot of watches from you over at SNBC back in the day sir. And I'm still workin the Zoo collection too.
Biggun Joined: Fri Aug 29, 2008 11:41 pm Posts: 58
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Mon Sep 01, 2008 8:06 pm
Randy
BDWF Owner
Re: BDWF Welcomes members of Watchgeeks.net
There's always one in the crowd who decides he's having too much fun to get out and visit the appropriate room!!!! Joined: Wed Jul 20, 2005 8:41 pm Posts: 24171 Location: Edmond, OK
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Mon Sep 01, 2008 8:06 pm
muddiver Activa
Joined: Tue Dec 11, 2007 1:51 pm Posts: 6
Re: BDWF Welcomes members of Watchgeeks.net Randy wrote:
:rofl: There's always one in the crowd who decides he's having too
much fun to get out and visit the appropriate room!!!!
LOL, when ya gotta go, ya gotta go! BTW, I grew up in Edmond,
left there in '99, How long have you lived there?
Mon Sep 01, 2008 8:10 pm
Randy
BDWF Owner
Re: BDWF Welcomes members of Watchgeeks.net I lived here back in the 70's; moved to Texas and then moved back 3 years ago.
Quite the change from Dallas and Houston but I'm enjoying my Joined: Wed Jul 20, 2005 8:41 pm Posts: 24171 Location: Edmond, OK
new life here---and my wife loves it so that's what really counts! _________________
Mon Sep 01, 2008 8:14 pm
muddiver Activa
Joined: Tue Dec 11, 2007 1:51 pm Posts: 6
Re: BDWF Welcomes members of Watchgeeks.net Randy wrote:
I lived here back in the 70's; moved to Texas and then moved back 3 years ago.
Quite the change from Dallas and Houston but I'm enjoying my new life here---and my wife loves it so that's what really counts!
I lived there from '71-'99, it sure isn't the same town it was back when I was a kid
Mon Sep 01, 2008 8:21 pm
Mark
BDWF Owner
Re: BDWF Welcomes members of Watchgeeks.net Don't forget to checkout all the areas of our site especially the
Joined: Sun Mar 18, 2007 5:32 pm Posts: 8323 Location: New Jersey
Watch of the Week! _________________
Mark
Mon Sep 01, 2008 8:25 pm
Biggun Valjoux
Re: BDWF Welcomes members of Watchgeeks.net Hey Mark, I have some relatives in Edmund. Do you know any of the Bruces?They are some of my cousins.
Biggun
Joined: Fri Aug 29, 2008 11:41 pm Posts: 58
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Mon Sep 01, 2008 8:38 pm
labman
Master Watchmaker
Re: BDWF Welcomes members of Watchgeeks.net Sit back, kick your feet up and stay awhile!
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Mon Sep 01, 2008 8:43 pm
dkauffmann Quartz
Joined: Tue Mar 11, 2008 8:41 am Posts: 42 Location: Ohio
Re: BDWF Welcomes members of Watchgeeks.net
Thanks to all of you for making us feel at home.
It's been awhile since I've been back on this forum but I think I'll stick around, even when the other forum starts again.
Thanks to all for making us feel welcome.
To the members of this forum; WatchItToMe, a member of this forum as well as some other place has undergone surgery. We'd started a thread for her in Watchgeeks and I would invite those on this site to also wish her well, as a fellow member of BDWF and a watch lover. Admin. If you feel this message needs to be move to a different forum, please do so.
Thanks all of you!! _________________ dkauffmann aka: kauffmds
Mon Sep 01, 2008 9:04 pm
tinman1965 Admin Team
Re: BDWF Welcomes members of Watchgeeks.net dkauffmann wrote:
Thanks to all of you for making us feel at home.
Joined: Mon Jul 09, 2007 1:52 am Posts: 3882 Location: Maryland
It's been awhile since I've been back on this forum but I think I'll stick around, even when the other forum starts again.
Thanks to all for making us feel welcome.
To the members of this forum; WatchItToMe, a member of this forum as well as some other place has undergone surgery. We'd started a thread for her in Watchgeeks and I would invite those on this site to also wish her well, as a fellow member of BDWF and a watch lover. Admin. If you feel this message needs to be move to a different forum, please do so.
Thanks all of you!!
I'm glad you will be sticking around. There is a post for Debbie right here. viewtopic.php?f=1&t=46588 Even if there wasn't we
would certainly leave this post right where it is _________________
Mon Sep 01, 2008 9:08 pm
Shawn Senior Admin
Re: BDWF Welcomes members of Watchgeeks.net Glad you are enjoying it here.
Debbie, WatchItToMe actually started a thread here to tell us about her surgery and I know she has been in touch with a few us us since.
Joined: Fri May 04, 2007 4:53 am Posts: 8709 Location: New Jersey
You can find that thread here and let her know you are thinking of
her: viewtopic.php?f=1&t=46588 _________________
Mon Sep 01, 2008 9:09 pm
Biggun Valjoux
Re: BDWF Welcomes members of Watchgeeks.net Thank you Shawn, Debbie is a dear friend indeed.
Biggun Joined: Fri Aug 29, 2008 11:41 pm Posts: 58
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Mon Sep 01, 2008 9:36 pm
elcondor
Grand Complication
Re: BDWF Welcomes members of Watchgeeks.net Thanks for the formal and classy welcome! Just wanted to say thanks and I do frequent both FORUMS as I can never get enough watch talk. _________________
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Mon Sep 01, 2008 9:51 pm
Shawn Senior Admin
Re: BDWF Welcomes members of Watchgeeks.net We all come together talk about something we have in common ...
our love for watches
Joined: Fri May 04, 2007 4:53 am Posts: 8709 Location: New Jersey
Jeffrey-L Master WIS
Re: BDWF Welcomes members of Watchgeeks.net See how awesome BDWF owners & the Admin. Team are!?! Welcome everyone. _________________
Joined: Thu Jul 21, 2005 12:30 am Posts: 17720 Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Mon Sep 01, 2008 10:06 pm
Now be sure to hurry back!
Primo
Tourbillon
Joined: Thu Jul 21, 2005 12:31 pm Posts: 226 Location: Missouri City, Tx
Re: BDWF Welcomes members of Watchgeeks.net I would like to join in on the welcome... I have close ties to some members at watchgeeks and am pleased to know that some of their members would contribute to this forum... Saludos Amigos
Mon Sep 01, 2008 10:18 pm
Hobbit712
Grand Complication
Re: BDWF Welcomes members of Watchgeeks.net Welcome to our new friends. Hopefully some of our old friends will
Joined: Sun Jul 30, 2006 10:02 pm Posts: 653 Location: God forsaken Jungle of SW Florida
join in the fray once again. _________________
Mon Sep 01, 2008 11:06 pm
mikiehorn Admin Team
Re: BDWF Welcomes members of Watchgeeks.net Biggun wrote:
BTW, Don't want to leave out Mike and Doug's efforts either,
thanks guys Joined: Fri Jul 22, 2005 11:58 pm Posts: 10682 Location: Tracy,CA
Biggun
If you're leaving me out - no hard feelings - just got back from Vega$ with most of what I went there with - and mrsmikie and I .... uh - what happens in Vegas ...
appreciate you all coming over for a stay - gift shop is in the lobby - uh wait - that was Vegas...
you all come on in and enjoy ...
Doug can speak for himself - and often does (j/k) _________________
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Mon Sep 01, 2008 11:24 pm
WayneE
Watchmaker
Re: BDWF Welcomes members of Watchgeeks.net Welcome - good to see some familiar faces (names, that is). _________________ An investment in knowledge pays the best dividends.
Joined: Fri Jun 22, 2007 5:47 pm Posts: 1555 Location: Normandy Park WA Mon Sep 01, 2008 11:50 pm
bigjamer Valjoux
Re: BDWF Welcomes members of Watchgeeks.net Glad to have you people hear and hoping to see some nice WATCHES _________________ SECOND PLACE IS THE FIRST LOSER!!!!
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Horochron
Watchmaker Apprentice
Re: BDWF Welcomes members of Watchgeeks.net Welcome to any and all who come here to share the fascination that is watch collecting! Let's talk about it and show some photos! _________________ DAVE
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Mr_Conterere Activa
Joined: Mon Sep 01, 2008 5:46 am Posts: 2
Re: BDWF Welcomes members of Watchgeeks.net This thread is a very nice gesture on the part of BDWF.net. I too wish Watchgeeks only the best in what appears to be a troublesome time for them.
BTW, other than 'suffering a meltdown', does anyone have any details on what happened to them? 'Just curious to know the specifics - if any!
Thanks to all!
Tue Sep 02, 2008 3:10 am
muddiver Activa
Joined: Tue Dec 11, 2007 1:51 pm Posts: 6
Re: BDWF Welcomes members of Watchgeeks.net Nothing more than a glitch in the software, moving to a new server just takes time. Thanks for making us feel so welcome over here, i
hope to become a part of this community as well!
Tue Sep 02, 2008 7:29 am
Shawn Senior Admin
Re: BDWF Welcomes members of Watchgeeks.net We are glad to have you here so kick off your shoes and get comfortable.
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Tue Sep 02, 2008 7:30 am
dkauffmann Quartz
Joined: Tue Mar 11, 2008 8:41 am Posts: 42 Location: Ohio
Re: BDWF Welcomes members of Watchgeeks.net Hey Tinman 1965 and Shawn, thanks for the link to Debbie! _________________ dkauffmann aka: kauffmds
Tue Sep 02, 2008 7:40 am
Shawn Senior Admin
Re: BDWF Welcomes members of Watchgeeks.net
Your welcome _________________
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Tue Sep 02, 2008 7:48 am
Mark BDWF Owner
Re: BDWF Welcomes members of Watchgeeks.net I am happy alot people found another diverse forum (BDWF) to talk
Joined: Sun Mar 18, 2007 5:32 pm Posts: 8323 Location: New Jersey
watches albeit it at the problems watchgeeks.net had. Seems they are up and running now so I am going to close this thread.
Enjoy BDWF and Watchgeeks everyone! _________________
Mark Tue Sep 02, 2008 7:56 am
Wisconsin Proud Master WIS
Re: BDWF Welcomes members of Watchgeeks.net I received this email last week from meijin about the site being down:
Joined: Mon Aug 01, 2005 4:55 pm Posts: 12170 Location: Appleton, Wisconsin
Message sent to you follows: ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
WatchGeeks:
I just wanted to send this email to everyone to let you know that
WatchGeeks is currently down due to some database issues that have cropped up and are causing us numerous issues. We are working hard to get these corrected and will have the site back online as quickly as possible. I know that there are alot of "conspiracy theories" floating around out there about what happened. But, the simple truth is that it is nothing more than a glitch in the software.
We ask that you please hang in there with us as we attempt to get everything sorted out with as little data loss as possible. It is my intention to get everything worked out within the next couple of days.
If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to email me at meijin2k@gmail.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;.
Thanks for your time and your patience!
Michael (meijin)
So today, I click onthe site and get this message:
"It appears you have been banned from this website. If this is a mistake or you are not sure why you are banned, please contact the board administrator.
Board Administrator: admin [at] watchgeeks.net
You have been banned from this site."
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Tue Sep 02, 2008 11:51 am
Randy
BDWF Owner
Re: BDWF Welcomes members of Watchgeeks.net Welcome to the club Dan! It's too bad but it does happen.
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Tue Sep 02, 2008 1:34 pm
DX
Master WIS
Re: BDWF Welcomes members of Watchgeeks.net As Randy said... Welcome to the club. My ban started even before
they opened the doors...
Joined: Wed Jul 20, 2005 4:41 pm Posts: 11206
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Tue Sep 02, 2008 1:55 pm
Randy
BDWF Owner
Re: BDWF Welcomes members of Watchgeeks.net BDWF has made what we consider a gesture of goodwill towards WatchGeeks by welcoming those who are members there and who
might have needed a “fix” for their WISdom and what do we get?
Both Mark and I are accused of being "scumbags" and trying to Joined: Wed Jul 20, 2005 8:41 pm Posts: 24171 Location: Edmond, OK
“steal” Watchgeek members with sleazy tactics. I didn’t realize that members from any forum were owned and that they were not interested in visiting other sites---or maybe it’s just visiting BDWF.
Regardless of what others have said about BDWF on watchgeeks newly returned forum, Mark and I and the rest of the Admin Team stand by our original decision to offer a hand of friendship to Watchgeek members who might want to see other forums such as BDWF. We again offer our home as a breath of fresh air for those who may want to visit and join us. For those that don’t, that’s perfectly all right too. Our doors are open and we invite all to come in and have a look around. Our welcome remains intact regardless of the sick and twisted thoughts of some.
Thanks to all who have decided to give us a try. We hope to see you around often. But, at the same time, we hope you enjoy your return to W G and we wish everyone the best. _________________
Tue Sep 02, 2008 2:15 pm
Wisconsin Proud Master WIS
Re: BDWF Welcomes members of Watchgeeks.net The part that I'm confused about is that prior to the meltdown, I was able to view the site as a non-member. No problem, I
Joined: Mon Aug 01, 2005 4:55 pm Posts: 12170 Location: Appleton, Wisconsin
requested that.
I was surprised I was still on the email notification list last week
but now am completely banned from even viewing the site.
It's their site and can do as they please but it was the inconsistancy that caught me off guard.
Carry on... _________________
Tue Sep 02, 2008 2:40 pm
WayneE
Watchmaker
Re: BDWF Welcomes members of Watchgeeks.net Randy wrote:
Both Mark and I are accused of being scumbags and trying to “steal” Watchgeek members with sleazy tactics. I didn’t realize that Joined: Fri Jun 22, 2007 5:47 pm Posts: 1555 Location: Normandy Park WA
members from any forum were owned and that they were not interested in visiting other sites---or maybe it’s just visiting BDWF.
This is unbelieveable Randy. Unfortunately, we are constantly reminded of how small and insecure some people are in this world. _________________ An investment in knowledge pays the best dividends.
Tue Sep 02, 2008 2:47 pm
conjurer
Grand Complication
Joined: Tue Jan 15, 2008 2:43 pm Posts: 524
Re: BDWF Welcomes members of Watchgeeks.net Randy wrote:
BDWF has made what we consider a gesture of goodwill towards WatchGeeks by welcoming those who are members there and who might have needed a “fix” for their WISdom and what do we get?
Both Mark and I are accused of being "scumbags" and trying to “steal” Watchgeek members with sleazy tactics. I didn’t realize that members from any forum were owned and that they were not
interested in visiting other sites---or maybe it’s just visiting BDWF.
Regardless of what others have said about BDWF on watchgeeks newly returned forum, Mark and I and the rest of the Admin Team stand by our original decision to offer a hand of friendship to Watchgeek members who might want to see other forums such as BDWF. We again offer our home as a breath of fresh air for those who may want to visit and join us. For those that don’t, that’s perfectly all right too. Our doors are open and we invite all to come in and have a look around. Our welcome remains intact regardless of the sick and twisted thoughts of some.
Thanks to all who have decided to give us a try. We hope to see you around often. But, at the same time, we hope you enjoy your return to W G and we wish everyone the best.
Well said.
And welcome to all the new members!
Tue Sep 02, 2008 2:49 pm
xmfan
Grand Complication
Re: BDWF Welcomes members of Watchgeeks.net Randy wrote:
BDWF has made what we consider a gesture of goodwill towards WatchGeeks by welcoming those who are members there and who might have needed a “fix” for their WISdom and what do we get? Joined: Thu Jan 03, 2008 5:31 pm Posts: 707 Location: Santa Clarita, CA.
Both Mark and I are accused of being "scumbags" and trying to “steal” Watchgeek members with sleazy tactics. I didn’t realize that members from any forum were owned and that they were not interested in visiting other sites---or maybe it’s just visiting BDWF.
Regardless of what others have said about BDWF on watchgeeks newly returned forum, Mark and I and the rest of the Admin Team stand by our original decision to offer a hand of friendship to Watchgeek members who might want to see other forums such as
BDWF. We again offer our home as a breath of fresh air for those who may want to visit and join us. For those that don’t, that’s perfectly all right too. Our doors are open and we invite all to come in and have a look around. Our welcome remains intact regardless of the sick and twisted thoughts of some.
Thanks to all who have decided to give us a try. We hope to see you around often. But, at the same time, we hope you enjoy your return to W G and we wish everyone the best.
Reminds me of some exclusive country club where you are discriminated against for no reason and if you break their rules, you'll be punished. This is really pathetic that it comes down to this. Is that why Wing isn't here anymore. Kind of like a conflict of interest. I personally will NEVER go there. Randy and Mark and the entire team, YOU are the professionals here and are to be commended for your generousity and hospitality to the members of this watch community. Thank You.
Tue Sep 02, 2008 3:13 pm
Hobbit712
Grand Complication
Re: BDWF Welcomes members of Watchgeeks.net
This is unreal!
Joined: Sun Jul 30, 2006 10:02 pm Posts: 653 Location: God forsaken Jungle of SW Florida
Let me guess. Randy and/or Mark went over there and posted for all to see: Come on over to BDWF everyone.
Oh wait, they couldn't do that because the site was down for DAYS.
I cant even begin to fathom how this is being taken as "sleazy". Like most WIS I am sure people were surfing other watch sites while they were down including this one. All we did was create a thread welcoming them here.
So much for someone's best intentions! _________________
Tue Sep 02, 2008 4:31 pm
Fresno Admin Team
Re: BDWF Welcomes members of Watchgeeks.net As you might have noticed I have stayed out on this one but I would like to say thank you to hobbit712 for saying what I was thinking. Sometimes you are bad if you do and your bad if you do
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not. We are all on different forums to acquire a wealth of information about a hobby that intrigues us. Much like sports there are people who like to play and people who have to win. I like to play and discuss my hobby with a plethora of people and opinions. I may be an admin here but I do not stay on one forum. I frequent many watch, sports car and aircraft forums and am able to learn something from each of them.
For the people who have discovered BDWF I say welcome. For those who do not like BDWF there are many different places to talk about watches instead of people.
As forest Gump said
"That's all I got to say about that"
Hobbit712 wrote:
This is unreal!
Let me guess. Randy and/or Mark went over there and posted for all to see: Come on over to BDWF everyone.
Oh wait, they couldn't do that because the site was down for DAYS.
I cant even begin to fathom how this is being taken as "sleazy". Like most WIS I am sure people were surfing other watch sites while they were down including this one. All we did was create a
thread welcoming them here.
So much for someone's best intentions! _________________
Always remember you're unique, just like everyone else
Tue Sep 02, 2008 4:43 pm
tinman1965 Admin Team
Re: BDWF Welcomes members of Watchgeeks.net I don't publicly state my mind about these subjects too often but to be quite honest, this has been eating at me all day. It was an agonizing decision amongst the admin/owner team to make the announcement welcoming Geek members ONCE we saw new members signing up. It was never the intent of anyone here to
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"solicit" membership or make fun of another site's dilema. We (really the owners) tried to take the high road and somewhat offer a peace pipe by doing this. Mark even went as far as announcing their site was back up. What would be the point of that if we were
trying to solicit members?
Bottom line is a nice gesture was made and it backfired on us as now some (newly) former members have spoken out against our actions because we "didn't have them fooled". Okay. Bottom line is if you had a good time here, I personally hope you continue to enjoy the forum and whatever other forum you may be a part of. If not then of course it is a free country and you're free to go where ever makes you happy. Just judge for yourself and don't let anyone pursuade you from doing what you feel is best for you.
Thanks to all of the members that participate and have a good time here. I've really enjoyed getting to know a lot of you through PMs
and through posting and hopefully the friendships that have been created here will continue.
Now...who got a new watch? _________________
Tue Sep 02, 2008 5:47 pm
mikiehorn Admin Team
Re: BDWF Welcomes members of Watchgeeks.net
What everyone else said ... disappointed ...
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With that out of the way - it's a free county and the first amendment is still in force - let's talk watches ... _________________
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Tue Sep 02, 2008 7:47 pm
Bonsai Doug Executive Admin
Re: BDWF Welcomes members of Watchgeeks.net The truly sad thing is... it was nothing more than a simple, genuine welcome.
It was stated more than once that we understood their site would be back up and running again soon, but their members were welcome here even for a short visit. _________________ Joined: Fri Jul 21, 2006 8:50 pm Posts: 12093 Location: NY Finger Lakes
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Tue Sep 02, 2008 8:00 pm
WatchItToMe Tourbillon
Joined: Thu May 15, 2008 10:11 pm Posts: 210 Location: Ohio
Re: BDWF Welcomes members of Watchgeeks.net dkauffmann wrote:
Thanks to all of you for making us feel at home.
It's been awhile since I've been back on this forum but I think I'll stick around, even when the other forum starts again.
Thanks to all for making us feel welcome.
To the members of this forum; WatchItToMe, a member of this
forum as well as some other place has undergone surgery. We'd started a thread for her in Watchgeeks and I would invite those on this site to also wish her well, as a fellow member of BDWF and a watch lover. Admin. If you feel this message needs to be move to a different forum, please do so.
Thanks all of you!!
Hello Diane!
Welcome aboard BDWF! It is nice to see you here! And thank you for your concern with the surgery and how I am fairing. Especially with the other site being down. I haven't been able to let my friends there know that I am ok. I am so glad to see you here, too!
debbie
Tue Sep 02, 2008 8:24 pm
WatchItToMe Tourbillon
Joined: Thu May 15, 2008 10:11 pm Posts: 210 Location: Ohio
Re: BDWF Welcomes members of Watchgeeks.net Biggun wrote:
Thank you to Mark, Randy, Gary, Shawn and Axie and the whole team here for making us at WatchGeeks.net feel so welcome. You have a wonderful site here and it has been a pleasure to join in the fun of collecting with some more fellow enablers.
All joking
aside, I really appreciate the formal invite too. Great gesture, BTW, I forgot my toothbrush. Can I get a free one at the front desk. I'm all about that MM!
Biggun
Perry,
You are priceless! I wouldn't trade you for anything in the whole world. A watch you say......well maybe, but nothing more. I swear it.
You had best break down and brush those teeth, Pookie!
Welcome to BDWF my friend. Good to have you here!
debbie
Tue Sep 02, 2008 8:27 pm
WatchItToMe Tourbillon
Joined: Thu May 15, 2008 10:11 pm Posts: 210 Location: Ohio
Re: BDWF Welcomes members of Watchgeeks.net Biggun wrote:
Thank you Shawn, Debbie is a dear friend indeed.
Biggun
Right back at ya, Perry!
I never knew how much you cared!
Welcome into BDWF!
debbie
Tue Sep 02, 2008 8:30 pm
Datsun240Z71 Master Watchmaker
Re: BDWF Welcomes members of Watchgeeks.net When their site went down, they should have contacted Rebecca. I thought she "takes care of everything".
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Seriously, I saw this thread this morning and thought it was a very nice gesture on the part of BDWF to extend that very genuine welcome, and for them to turn it around like that is just wrong.
I lurked "over there" from time to time, but decided early on I would NEVER join and NEVER did, and the infantile behavior being exhibited now (and in the past) confirms my decision. Guess I won't even be lurking anymore.
I wonder if ShopNBC and their vendors knows about the "exclusivity" of that site and the sneak peeks that only they get and the absolute disdain they exhibit towards the other forums/members (BDWF in particular) and the exclusion of those potential ShopNBC customers from participating or being allowed to share in those exclusive "heads ups".
Shame on them. _________________ Randy in Nashville ______________________________________ "I never drink water... fish make love in it." W.C. Fields -----------------------------------------------------Rolex Daytona TT/Omega Speedmaster Reduced/Accutron VX-200 chrono/Zodiac Sea Ghost Sector 600 chrono/Marina Militare Panny Submersible homage Invicta 3075, 8926, 8928, Speedway, Katrina orange diver, LE CF Diver, Lupah & others Seiko White Knight & 1976 Bullhead chrono/Tissot PRS516 & PRS200 quartz chronos Alpha Pepsi GMT, Paul Newman & Planet Ocean homages/Croton Super C Tue Sep 02, 2008 8:51 pm
Jeffrey-L Master WIS
Re: BDWF Welcomes members of Watchgeeks.net Having been on the Admin. Team & getting to know BDWF Owners & Admin. Team, I can tell you there was no ulterior motive on their part. They're just a great group of folks looking to help out their
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WIS.
No good deed goes unpunished. _________________
Tue Sep 02, 2008 9:02 pm
xmfan
Grand Complication
Re: BDWF Welcomes members of Watchgeeks.net Just an observation. Reading all of these comments, doesn't it appear BDWF is defending themselves and the forum personnel is on trial here. I don't think you guys have to defend yourselves. You did the rght thing. The other guys are probably reading this and
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eating it up IMO. Maybe they are the ones that don't deserve to have a forum. I'm just wondering if the situation was ever reversed. You'd think they'd welcome us??????????????????
Tue Sep 02, 2008 9:11 pm
JAS1125 Master Watchmaker
Re: BDWF Welcomes members of Watchgeeks.net Jeffrey-L wrote:
No good deed goes unpunished.
Joined: Tue Jul 25, 2006 1:03 pm Posts: 4132 Location: Pittsburgh, PA
I totally agree....
and with that, may I respectfully suggest....
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Tue Sep 02, 2008 9:31 pm
Biggun Valjoux
Re: BDWF Welcomes members of Watchgeeks.net Hey Debbie, Pookie here. I'm just one of those, what can I say.
you need to stop now. I don't want these new folks to think I'm some kind of a wus ya know. Joined: Fri Aug 29, 2008 11:41 pm Posts: 58
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