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Watch Hobby, How’s it going?

Today I stepped it up a notch. I’m still playing the one man’s trash is another man’s treasure game. The funding for this endeavor is from items I found in the garbage and sold on eBay. 

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Tourneau Watch, Certified 40953

After selling my 1966 Seiko 5 Sportsmatic Deluxe, I chose a Tourneau-branded watch for daily wear.  The simple but sophisticated design is complimented by a new lizard band and I’m pleased with my $33 investment. Find out what’s inside: 

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Price of Fuel, May 2012

It’s been a while since I’ve posted the hellish and discouraging price of petrol. As you can see, we are being manipulated, controlled and punished by the United States Government and their pals, the petroleum corporations.

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Easter Weekend 2012

Our annual visit to Colebrook on Easter Weekend is never less than amazing, thanks to my incredible Aunt. When the Easter bunny shows up and the kids gather round it brings meaning to tradition and value to family gathering. I … Continue reading

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There’s always a first. Mine’s a 1966 Seiko 5 Sportsmatic Deluxe

It began with the requirement; “analog watch with a second hand” – A watch for school, to record patient’s vitals. A $25 Timex would have been perfect, but, of course, I have to be difficult. I queued dozens of watches … Continue reading

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School’s going great and…

I’ve started Volunteer work while I am still disabled. It’s been great and not at all difficult or uncomfortable. For some reason I am able to get under the skin of the difficult and depressed… but I stay well away … Continue reading

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The Roach Man

I ordered a watch … by sending a lump sum via Paypal to a random email address answered by an entomologist by the name of Wayne on Tuesday, March 13th. I can only wait and see. Today Fed Ex shows … Continue reading

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