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    Times running out, I'll just say Possu was very close
    Good luck everybody. Have a good one.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Possu View Post
    Gabriel José de la Concordia García Márquez
    What a good book Love in the Time of Cholera is.

    Now I really must suggest these:

    Héctor Abad Faciolince
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    Álvaro Mutis
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    Jorge Isaacs
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    Dr. Seuss
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    Clock strikes 12!

    - - - Updated - - -

    Can't believe you didn't get it matthew... After all those south American magical realists...
    Good luck everybody. Have a good one.

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    Miguel Ángel Asturias Rosales?

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    Jorge Luis Borges?

    Ah, put me out of my misery...

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    It had better not be Salman Rushdie.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mr Curta View Post
    Jorge Luis Borges?
    ..
    Indeed. One of my two favourite authors in my late teens/early twenties. borges was one and bukowksi the other. I'm going to cough the twenty anyway, because as borges would have said, just because no one got it right in this universe, who is to say that someone didn't guess it correctly in another.
    Good luck everybody. Have a good one.

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    Quote Originally Posted by seikopath View Post
    Indeed. One of my two favourite authors in my late teens/early twenties. borges was one and bukowksi the other. I'm going to cough the twenty anyway, because as borges would have said, just because no one got it right in this universe, who is to say that someone didn't guess it correctly in another.
    Fell at the final hurdle, I was concentrating on the Colombians.

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    Darn, I actually bought 'Fictions' last week...

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    The absolute least that I can do is put your name on four more tickets, Dave. That was most enjoyable, thanks.

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    £30 + gift-aid from me


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    Been having fun with my virgin giving account, sorted now so a donation from me, too.

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    Found that I am able to do another small donation £10 sorry it's so little but at the moment it's my limit

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    The support for this has been absolutely brilliant. Laura has been busy folding up tickets and giving them a good mix but there are still a few hours left to chuck some more in!


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    My strategy is to spread out my tickets as evenly as possible, so I'm buying them in small batches. I'll have six more if I may please.

    P.S. Lovely phone you have there. How is the Colombian phone grid? Does it work?
    Last edited by Possu; 24th June 2017 at 15:30.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Possu View Post
    My strategy is to spread out my tickets as evenly as possible, so I'm buying them in small batches. I'll have six more if I may please.

    P.S. Lovely phone you have there. How is the Colombian phone grid? Does it work?
    That's excellent, the tickets are folded and in the tub!

    The 312L telephone does work, it has a lovely ringing bell tone which only functions if the socket it is connected to has a bell capacitor fitted. Our 'land line' here comes in via cable internet and we very rarely use it due to the advent of IP telephony so I haven't got round to making an adaptor but it's one of many future projects.

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    Cheers. I used to have a similar phone, a beautiful L. M. Ericsson. Alas, they modernised the phone centrals so that analogue impulse is not functional anymore. I'm glad I didn't buy the Ericsson Cobra I then coveted.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Possu View Post
    Cheers. I used to have a similar phone, a beautiful L. M. Ericsson. Alas, they modernised the phone centrals so that analogue impulse is not functional anymore. I'm glad I didn't buy the Ericsson Cobra I then coveted.
    I worked on some lovely Ericsson exchanges around 25 years ago.

    The only way I can see around it here is by using an ATA which in theory should give the required DC and dial tone and convert the analogue transmission.

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    Heading rapidly towards last orders now. Any more for any more?

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    The raffle is now closed for entries! Watch this space...

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    First out of the tub and winner of a 'Build Your Own' Urban Chronograph is....



    64. Crazytrain

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    Second, and also winner of a 'Build Your Own' Urban Chronograph is....



    103. BernardF

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    And the mystery third prize is…

    Any made to measure watch strap from either Steveostraps or GasGasBones depending on your preference for leather or nylon. In the case of Steveostraps this includes a buckle of choice if applicable.

    http://www.steveostraps.com

    http://www.gasgasbones.com/ggb-goodi...ch-straps.html

    1. Choose a strap and any configurable options such as width, length, leather/fabric colour, thread and so on.
    2. Ping me all the details.
    3. I’ll place the order for delivery directly to you.


    And it goes to...



    27. subchris

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    The three consolation prizes of the Harrison book go to:



    83. Carlton-Browne




    30. mainspring




    95. knw101

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    I really wish that I had prizes for all of the participants. This has raised far more than we anticipated and the support has been just tremendous. Thanks to all and I'll be in touch with the winners.

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    Congratulations to all the winners and especially to Laura for a great result! I'm proud that I got to participate.

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    Wow,

    Didn't expect that. Really chuffed and will enjoy configuring my prize. Will be sure to show it off here once it arrives.

    It will be very special to me, I know that much already. Laura's story truly touched me as a cancer survivor myself and now a father of twin girls just approaching their 7th birthday.

    So, so pleased that the wonderful people of this forum helped to raise so much money for this too! This kind of post and the amazing response to it is what keeps me engaged with this place.

    Thanks to Mr Curta and Laura too.

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    Congratulations to the winners.

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    Well done guys!!

    Nice to be involved in another charity thing on here and well done guys !!!

    Plus a new strap is always a bonus🤗🤗

    Chris

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    I'm stunned! I never expected this. I was happy to contribute to a cause I felt I could support with all my heart. Thank you, I'll wear it with pride.

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    Ok, this configuring malarkey is more difficult than I thought. On a first pass through all of the options I was pretty convinced that what I'd selected couldn't be bettered. But then I tried again, and again, and again.

    If these screen grabs post on the order I did them I reckon it's down to 1 or 3. But then maybe not, maybe I'll just try again from scratch!

    Fairly settled on the second hand, main hand style and probably PVD case - everything else is more fluid.

    Think I'd better keep playing...

    http://cloud.tapatalk.com/s/594ebdf7...24-202448.png?
    http://cloud.tapatalk.com/s/594ebe0d...24-202816.png?

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    Be careful, some of the options are easy to miss. I tried several versions, but it took a pic of another member's watch before I realised you can have print on the dial. Might have missed something else too.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Possu View Post
    Congratulations to all the winners and especially to Laura for a great result! I'm proud that I got to participate.
    Well said - couldn't have put it better.

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    Too many?!?

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    Considering how many watches I have and have had I have never bought straps from either of these two???!!! I really wish I had as they look superb!!!!
    Struggling to decide which strap for which watch??
    I'm thinking a strap for my original blue faced analogue Breitling Energency as it's only on a bracelet but always thought it deserves another option?

    Oh decisions decisions it's a hard life🤗🤗

    Chris

    Ps I'm not sure Ive ever won anything ??


    QUOTE=Mr Curta;4396966]And the mystery third prize is…

    Any made to measure watch strap from either Steveostraps or GasGasBones depending on your preference for leather or nylon. In the case of Steveostraps this includes a buckle of choice if applicable.

    http://www.steveostraps.com

    http://www.gasgasbones.com/ggb-goodi...ch-straps.html

    1. Choose a strap and any configurable options such as width, length, leather/fabric colour, thread and so on.
    2. Ping me all the details.
    3. I’ll place the order for delivery directly to you.


    And it goes to...



    27. subchris[/QUOTE]

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    Quote Originally Posted by subchris View Post
    Considering how many watches I have and have had I have never bought straps from either of these two???!!! I really wish I had as they look superb!!!!
    Struggling to decide which strap for which watch??
    I'm thinking a strap for my original blue faced analogue Breitling Energency as it's only on a bracelet but always thought it deserves another option?

    Oh decisions decisions it's a hard life

    Chris

    Ps I'm not sure Ive ever won anything ??
    Take your time, enjoy choosing. There's no rush at all!
    Cheers, Matthew

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    Thank you, Matthew, for organising this. I'm very chuffed with my prize.

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    Thanks again Matthew! My girlfriend and I came up with this design (both our initials are on the dial):


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    Quote Originally Posted by BernardF View Post
    Thanks again Matthew! My girlfriend and I came up with this design (both our initials are on the dial):
    That looks great! I hope she's a keeper

    Seriously, if there are any extra costs for personalisation or postage not covered by the voucher code and Kickstarter backer's number please let me know.

    Cheers, Matthew

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mr Curta View Post
    That looks great! I hope she's a keeper

    Seriously, if there are any extra costs for personalisation or postage not covered by the voucher code and Kickstarter backer's number please let me know.

    Cheers, Matthew
    Oh, they're definitely both keepers 😁 Don't worry, I'd rather the money went to Children with Cancer.

    Cheers,
    Bernard

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    Congrats to the winners and great to be a part of this. Every little helps!

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    My book arrived today. Once again, many thanks Matthew.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mr Curta View Post
    And the mystery third prize is…

    Any made to measure watch strap from either Steveostraps or GasGasBones depending on your preference for leather or nylon. In the case of Steveostraps this includes a buckle of choice if applicable.

    http://www.steveostraps.com

    http://www.gasgasbones.com/ggb-goodi...ch-straps.html

    1. Choose a strap and any configurable options such as width, length, leather/fabric colour, thread and so on.
    2. Ping me all the details.
    3. I’ll place the order for delivery directly to you.


    And it goes to...



    27. subchris




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    Just tried to attach a picture to the original post but didn't work so hopefully here it is??
    The strap arrived and is fantastic!!!!

    Goes with the Emergency like nothing else has!!
    I'm so chuffed and will be buying straps from steveo for all my other watches now

    Chris

    Thanks again Matthew and I hope all the money raised goes a little way in helping!!


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    Last edited by subchris; 10th July 2017 at 07:25.

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    Quote Originally Posted by subchris View Post
    That looks perfect, Chris. We are really pleased that you like it!

    It was a fantastic response, both charities have been in touch with words of thanks.

    Best wishes,

    Matthew and family

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    Even better

    That's great mate!!

    To be honest the crappy phone pic really doesn't do the strap justice and I had always been someone who bought various straps from places but never thought much of them really, this strap in person is the perfect match and it's the first time anyone has mentioned the Emergency whilst I've been wearing it?!?
    I think it now gives it that look and feel of quality over the in your face comparison of the polished bracelet it comes with?!??

    This is definately gonna make me wear it more now and has indeed taken over from my 16800 since the strap arrived!!!

    Thanks again!

    Chrid

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