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BDWF Welcomes members of Watch
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We would like to welcome you to ou
Watchgeeks. We look forward to you people, and trust us, you will enjoy
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WOW and WYW forums. You will see
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are out there, but all in a good, fam
We hope that Watchgeeks.net retur
hope you make friends on BDWF.ne
In the meantime, email your Watch
chatting up watches and enjoying y
Enjoy!
BDWF Administration Team
Mon Sep 01, 2008 1:37 pm
tinman1965 Admin Team
Re: BDWF Welcomes member
Welcome one and all _________________
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If there
Mon Sep 01, 2008 1:42 pm
MadMaxx
Grand Complication
Re: BDWF Welcomes member
WELCOME guy's and gals' Le
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Biggun Valjoux
Re: BDWF Welcomes member
Thank you to Mark, Randy, Gary, Sh
have a wonderful site here and it ha joking aside, I really appreciate the desk.
I'm all about that MM!
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Biggun _________________ Don't Fear The Wobble!
Mon Sep 01, 2008 1:54 pm
mattcantwin
Master Watchmaker
Re: BDWF Welcomes member
Stay a while and enjoy the visit! _________________
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Mon Sep 01, 2008 2:01 pm
Shawn Senior Admin
Re: BDWF Welcomes member
Welcome and if you have any quest
Biggun, there is a toothbrush waitin
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Let the Watch conversations continu _________________
Mon Sep 01, 2008 2:03 pm
Biggun Valjoux
Re: BDWF Welcomes member
BTW, Don't want to leave out Mike a
Biggun _________________ Don't Fear The Wobble!
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Bonsai Doug Executive Admin
Re: BDWF Welcomes member My personal welcome as well.
We here at BDWF are painfully awar
Believe me, we feel your pain. Hope
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Start new threads.
Jump into old ones. _________________
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Mon Sep 01, 2008 2:44 pm
Randy
BDWF Owner
Re: BDWF Welcomes member
Welcome to all of you from over the
Just enjoy yourselves while you're h _________________
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Mon Sep 01, 2008 3:02 pm
Biggun Valjoux
Re: BDWF Welcomes member
Thank you Randy and Doug,
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Don't Fear The Wobble!
Mon Sep 01, 2008 3:07 pm
Mark
BDWF Owner
Re: BDWF Welcomes member
It's all about people and watches! W
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Mon Sep 01, 2008 3:10 pm
TexasTee Master Watchmaker
Re: BDWF Welcomes member
THE MORE THE M _________________
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Mon Sep 01, 2008 3:50 pm
humbertocavazos Master Watchmaker
Re: BDWF Welcomes member LET'S PLAY
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Let's Play Mon Sep 01, 2008 3:57 pm
Biggun Valjoux
Re: BDWF Welcomes member Lets do it Humberto!!!!!
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Mon Sep 01, 2008 3:59 pm
humbertocavazos Master Watchmaker
Re: BDWF Welcomes member I am all for it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Let's Play Mon Sep 01, 2008 4:01 pm
liketowatch Watchmaker
Re: BDWF Welcomes member Welcome _________________
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Mon Sep 01, 2008 4:08 pm
watchluv
Grand Complication
Re: BDWF Welcomes member Welcome All. Have a Fun time. _________________ Showtime
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THESHEMUSTBEOBEYED Admin Team
Re: BDWF Welcomes member
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 member WELCOME !!!!!!
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Mon Sep 01, 2008 6:49 pm
JTVWatchGuy Valjoux
Re: BDWF Welcomes member hi everyone!
am out here in the field; mainland C
say it's great to see you all over her matter. I hope you enjoy your stay Joined: Mon Aug 11, 2008 10:52 pm Posts: 66
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Mon Sep 01, 2008 6:56 pm
Bonsai Doug Executive Admin
Re: BDWF Welcomes member JTVWatchGuy wrote:
Hong Kong
Be sure to try the Fugu. My underst _________________
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Mon Sep 01, 2008 7:16 pm
muddiver Activa
Re: BDWF Welcomes member
Thanks for lettin us swim in your po
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Mon Sep 01, 2008 7:34 pm
THESHEMUSTBEOBEYED Admin Team
Re: BDWF Welcomes member muddiver wrote:
Thanks for lettin us swim in your po
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WELCOME! _________________
Mon Sep 01, 2008 7:36 pm
tinman1965 Admin Team
Re: BDWF Welcomes member muddiver wrote:
Thanks for lettin us swim in your po
Joined: Mon Jul 09, 2007 1:52 am Posts: 3882 Location: Maryland
Welcome aboard muddiver. The wat _________________
Mon Sep 01, 2008 7:36 pm
muddiver Activa
Re: BDWF Welcomes member
Joined: Tue Dec 11, 2007 1:51 pm Posts: 6
tinman1965 wrote: muddiver wrote:
Thanks for lettin us swim in your po
Welcome aboard muddiver. The wat
Hey, as long as there is not a Baby
Mon Sep 01, 2008 7:39 pm
Shawn Senior Admin
Re: BDWF Welcomes member muddiver wrote: tinman1965 wrote: muddiver wrote:
Thanks for lettin us swim in your po
Joined: Fri May 04, 2007 4:53 am Posts: 8709 Location: New Jersey
Welcome aboard muddiver. The wat
Hey, as long as there is not a Baby
Welcome muddiver and thanks for t _________________
Mon Sep 01, 2008 7:50 pm
Biggun Valjoux
Re: BDWF Welcomes member
Hey Tim, it's great to hear from you Zoo collection too.
Biggun _________________ Don't Fear The Wobble!
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Randy
BDWF Owner
Re: BDWF Welcomes member
There's always one in the
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Mon Sep 01, 2008 8:06 pm
muddiver Activa
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Re: BDWF Welcomes member Randy wrote:
:rofl: There's always one in the crow
LOL, when ya gotta go, ya gotta go!
Mon Sep 01, 2008 8:10 pm
Randy
BDWF Owner
Re: BDWF Welcomes member
I lived here back in the 70's; moved
Quite the change from Dallas and H _________________ Joined: Wed Jul 20, 2005 8:41 pm Posts: 24171 Location: Edmond, OK
Mon Sep 01, 2008 8:14 pm
muddiver Activa
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Re: BDWF Welcomes member Randy wrote:
Posts: 6
I lived here back in the 70's; moved
Quite the change from Dallas and H
I lived there from '71-'99, it sure isn
Mon Sep 01, 2008 8:21 pm
Mark
BDWF Owner
Re: BDWF Welcomes member
Don't forget to checkout all the area Joined: Sun Mar 18, 2007 5:32 pm Posts: 8323 Location: New Jersey
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Mon Sep 01, 2008 8:25 pm
Biggun Valjoux
Re: BDWF Welcomes member Hey Mark, I have some relatives in
Biggun _________________ Don't Fear The Wobble! Joined: Fri Aug 29, 2008 11:41 pm Posts: 58 Mon Sep 01, 2008 8:38 pm
labman
Master Watchmaker
Re: BDWF Welcomes member Sit back, kick your feet up and stay
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dkauffmann Quartz
Re: BDWF Welcomes member
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Thanks to all of you for making us f
It's been awhile since I've been bac
Thanks to all for making us feel wel
To the members of this forum; Watc
started a thread for her in Watchgee watch lover.
Admin. If you feel this message nee
Thanks all of you!! _________________ dkauffmann aka: kauffmds
Mon Sep 01, 2008 9:04 pm
tinman1965 Admin Team
Re: BDWF Welcomes member dkauffmann wrote:
Thanks to all of you for making us f
Joined: Mon Jul 09, 2007 1:52 am Posts: 3882 Location: Maryland
It's been awhile since I've been bac
Thanks to all for making us feel wel
To the members of this forum; Watc
started a thread for her in Watchgee watch lover.
Admin. If you feel this message nee
Thanks all of you!!
I'm glad you will be sticking around
would certainly leave this post right _________________
Mon Sep 01, 2008 9:08 pm
Shawn Senior Admin
Re: BDWF Welcomes member Glad you are enjoying it here.
Debbie, WatchItToMe actually starte since.
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You can find that thread here and le _________________
Mon Sep 01, 2008 9:09 pm
Biggun Valjoux
Re: BDWF Welcomes member Thank you Shawn, Debbie is a dear
Biggun _________________ Don't Fear The Wobble!
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elcondor
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Re: BDWF Welcomes member
Thanks for the formal and classy we watch talk. _________________
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Mon Sep 01, 2008 9:51 pm
Shawn Senior Admin
Re: BDWF Welcomes member
We all come together talk about som
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Jeffrey-L Master WIS
Re: BDWF Welcomes members of Watch
See how awesome BDWF owners & the Adm Welcome everyone. _________________
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Mon Sep 01, 2008 10:06 pm
Now be sure t
Primo
Tourbillon
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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 contribu
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 join in the fra
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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
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Biggun
If you're leaving me out - no hard feelings - just got back from Vega$ with most 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 - th 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.
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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 col Let's talk about it and show some photos!
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Mr_Conterere Activa
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Re: BDWF Welcomes members of Watchgeeks.net
This thread is a very nice gesture on the part of BDWF.net. I too wish Watchgeek 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 tim
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
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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 watches albe Joined: Sun Mar 18, 2007 5:32 pm Posts: 8323 Location: New Jersey
the problems watchgeeks.net had. Seems they are up and running now so I am 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 causi
numerous issues. We are working hard to get these corrected and will have the s
back online as quickly as possible. I know that there are alot of "conspiracy theo
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 so
out with as little data loss as possible. It is my intention to get everything worke 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 a sure why you are banned, please contact the board administrator.
Board Administrator: admin [at] watchgeeks.net
You have been banned from this site."
_________________
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. _________________ Joined: Wed Jul 20, 2005 8:41 pm Posts: 24171 Location: Edmond, OK
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 t
doors...
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_________________ “Thus we consider this case against the background of a profound national commitment to th principle that debate on public issues should be uninhibited, robust, and wide-open, and that it m include vehement, caustic, and sometimes unpleasantly sharp attacks on government and public officials. (Brennan)â€
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 WISdom and what do we get? Joined: Wed Jul 20, 2005 8:41 pm Posts: 24171 Location: Edmond, OK
Both Mark and I are accused of being "scumbags" and trying to “steal” Watchgee
members with sleazy tactics. I didn’t realize that members from any forum were
and that they were not interested in visiting other sites---or maybe it’s just visiti BDWF.
Regardless of what others have said about BDWF on watchgeeks newly returned
Mark and I and the rest of the Admin Team stand by our original decision to offe
hand of friendship to Watchgeek members who might want to see other forums s
BDWF. We again offer our home as a breath of fresh air for those who may want
visit and join us. For those that don’t, that’s perfectly all right too. Our doors are
and we invite all to come in and have a look around. Our welcome remains intac 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 ofte at the same time, we hope you enjoy your return to W G and we wish everyone 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 site as a non-member. No problem, I requested that. Joined: Mon Aug 01, 2005 4:55 pm Posts: 12170 Location: Appleton, Wisconsin
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 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 members from any forum were Joined: Fri Jun 22, 2007 5:47 pm Posts: 1555 Location: Normandy Park WA
and that they were not interested in visiting other sites---or maybe it’s just visiti BDWF.
This is unbelieveable Randy. Unfortunately, we are constantly reminded 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 WISdom and what do we get?
Both Mark and I are accused of being "scumbags" and trying to “steal” Watchgee
members with sleazy tactics. I didn’t realize that members from any forum were
and that they were not interested in visiting other sites---or maybe it’s just visiti BDWF.
Regardless of what others have said about BDWF on watchgeeks newly returned
Mark and I and the rest of the Admin Team stand by our original decision to offe
hand of friendship to Watchgeek members who might want to see other forums s
BDWF. We again offer our home as a breath of fresh air for those who may want
visit and join us. For those that don’t, that’s perfectly all right too. Our doors are
and we invite all to come in and have a look around. Our welcome remains intac 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 ofte at the same time, we hope you enjoy your return to W G and we wish everyone 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 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” Watchgee
members with sleazy tactics. I didn’t realize that members from any forum were
and that they were not interested in visiting other sites---or maybe it’s just visiti BDWF.
Regardless of what others have said about BDWF on watchgeeks newly returned
Mark and I and the rest of the Admin Team stand by our original decision to offe
hand of friendship to Watchgeek members who might want to see other forums s
BDWF. We again offer our home as a breath of fresh air for those who may want
visit and join us. For those that don’t, that’s perfectly all right too. Our doors are
and we invite all to come in and have a look around. Our welcome remains intac 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 ofte at the same time, we hope you enjoy your return to W G and we wish everyone best.
Reminds me of some exclusive country club where you are discriminated against
reason and if you break their rules, you'll be punished. This is really pathetic tha
comes down to this. Is that why Wing isn't here anymore. Kind of like a conflict o interest. I personally will NEVER go there. Randy and Mark and the entire team, YOU are the professionals here and are to 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!
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Let me guess. Randy and/or Mark went over there and posted for all to see: Com 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
sure people were surfing other watch sites while they were down including this o 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 t
you to hobbit712 for saying what I was thinking. Sometimes you are bad if you d your bad if you do not. We are all on different forums to acquire a wealth of Joined: Tue Oct 25, 2005 9:04 pm Posts: 10851 Location: San Juan Capistrano - Ca
information about a hobby that intrigues us. Much like sports there are people w
to play and people who have to win. I like to play and discuss my hobby with a p of people and opinions. I may be an admin here but I do not stay on one forum.
frequent many watch, sports car and aircraft forums and am able to learn somet from each of them.
For the people who have discovered BDWF I say welcome. For those who do not 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: Com 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
sure people were surfing other watch sites while they were down including this o 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 hon 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
saw new members signing up. It was never the intent of anyone here to "solicit"
membership or make fun of another site's dilema. We (really the owners) tried to Joined: Mon Jul 09, 2007 1:52 am Posts: 3882 Location: Maryland
the high road and somewhat offer a peace pipe by doing this. Mark even went as
announcing their site was back up. What would be the point of that if we were tr
solicit members?
Bottom line is a nice gesture was made and it backfired on us as now some (new
former members have spoken out against our actions because we "didn't have th 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 n
then of course it is a free country and you're free to go where ever makes you ha
Just judge for yourself and don't let anyone pursuade you from doing what you f best for you.
Thanks to all of the members that participate and have a good time here. I've re
enjoyed getting to know a lot of you through PMs and through posting and hopef 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 fo 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 an running again soon, but their members were welcome here even for a short visit. _________________
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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, e 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
other place has undergone surgery. We'd started a thread for her in Watchgeeks
would invite those on this site to also wish her well, as a fellow member of BDWF watch lover.
Admin. If you feel this message needs to be move to a different forum, please do
Thanks all of you!!
Hello Diane!
Welcome aboard BDWF! It is nice to see you here! And thank you for your conce
the surgery and how I am fairing. Especially with the other site being down. I ha
been able to let my friends there know that I am ok. I am so glad to see you her
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 m
us at WatchGeeks.net feel so welcome. You have a wonderful site here and it ha a pleasure to join in the fun of collecting with some more fellow enablers.
joking aside, I really appreciate the formal invite too. Great gesture, BTW, I forg 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 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 " care of everything". Joined: Wed Jul 20, 2005 12:24 pm Posts: 4132 Location: Nashville, TN
Seriously, I saw this thread this morning and thought it was a very nice gesture
part of BDWF to extend that very genuine welcome, and for them to turn it aroun that is just wrong.
I lurked "over there" from time to time, but decided early on I would NEVER join
NEVER did, and the infantile behavior being exhibited now (and in the past) conf my decision. Guess I won't even be lurking anymore.
I wonder if ShopNBC and their vendors knows about the "exclusivity" of that site
the sneak peeks that only they get and the absolute disdain they exhibit towards
other forums/members (BDWF in particular) and the exclusion of those potential
ShopNBC customers from participating or being allowed to share in those exclusi "heads ups".
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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. Tea
can tell you there was no ulterior motive on their part. They're just a great group
folks looking to help out their WIS.
Joined: Thu Jul 21, 2005 12:30 am Posts: 17720 Location: Pittsburgh, PA
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
have to defend yourselves. You did the rght thing. The other guys are probably r this and eating it up IMO. Joined: Thu Jan 03, 2008 5:31 pm Posts: 707 Location: Santa Clarita, CA.
Maybe they are the ones that don't deserve to have a forum. I'm just wondering 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 w know.
Joined: Fri Aug 29, 2008 11:41 pm Posts: 58
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