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    TZ-UK is the best watch forum on the planet because...

    Just a bit of fun. Complete the sentence in 30 words or less, or more if you like, as I can’t be bothered to count. I’ll let it run for a week and the cleverest/funniest/most ingratiating answer in the opinion of the judge (me) will get a modest prize relevant to this daft hobby.

    Rude responses are welcome but please post them in the Draft Thread where I’m bound to find them.

    Cheers, Mr C
    Last edited by Mr Curta; 9th August 2018 at 04:59. Reason: Thread infested by weeds

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    On the plant? Is it a triffid or summut? ;-)

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    Quote Originally Posted by Wolfie View Post
    On the plant? Is it a triffid or summut? ;-)
    Eh what you on about?

    Okay, teach me to try to do this from a phone whilst boarding a flight. You are the current leader anyway.
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    On the planet becouse ................................. I can sell my old flip flop in the sc
    Last edited by Iceblue; 9th August 2018 at 07:03.

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    I can look at small shoes and all sorts of other jumble, as well as the occasional stunning wrist watch.

    Or

    Because nobody does it better.
    It's just a matter of time...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Iceblue View Post
    On the planet becouse ................................. I can sell my old flip flop in the sc

    who on earth would want your old flip flop?

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    Quote Originally Posted by brigant View Post
    who on earth would want your old flip flop?
    If it's a size 12 I could be interested, nothing ever comes up in my size and I'm willing to hop while I wait for one to turn up for the other foot.
    "A man of little significance"

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    I’ve got size 7 feet

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    ... all tastes are catered for among the posts, even the hairy ones.

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    Quote Originally Posted by brigant View Post
    who on earth would want your old flip flop?
    Think theres a wtb for one of these
    Good luck everybody. Have a good one.

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    .....it made shoving poo through letterboxes a meme

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    .....there's never a cross word and any differences in opinion are handled maturely.

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    ... no-one ever refers to their watch by its model number, because it's almost identical to 50% of the other watches people here own...

    ... no-one ever starts a reply to a thread on Breitling "I find all Breitlings far to bling, but...."

    ... they're a nice bunch of people, on the whole

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    Quote Originally Posted by brigant View Post
    who on earth would want your old flip flop?
    No-one, the flip of his flip flop was a flop.

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    TZ-UK is the best watch forum on the planet despite (insert reason/s here)
    F.T.F.A.

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    ...you can ask a question about watches, cars or slow worms and someone from the TZ community will have an answer.

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    All the members drive MX5s.

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    No one ever discusses Rolex.

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    ..... Because of the new "Readers' Wives" thread in the Boys' Room!

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    Because before the last 200 threads on Rolex waiting lists,residuals,warranty cards etc.have slipped of the page someone will start another one on the same subject ad infinitum.

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    ...because it has more than its share of wacko members who relentlessly espouse irrational positions!

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    There’s more pits and pelts than watches


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    Quote Originally Posted by Thewatchbloke View Post
    .....there's never a cross word and any differences in opinion are handled maturely.
    And we're all so brainy we understand irony isn't a ferrous metal or what the mrs does on Sunday afternoon

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    ...have you seen the competition....

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    ...... I'm drunk and have poor judgement.

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    Thanks for (most of) the submissions thus far - some amusing, some rather predictable, some poignant and some downright odd

    I have a current frontrunner but I'm sure that there are many gems still to come. I'm rather hoping for a contribution from Gyp

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    Quote Originally Posted by brigant View Post
    who on earth would want your old flip flop?
    Exactly lol

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    Quote Originally Posted by RustyBin5 View Post
    ...have you seen the competition....
    ^ This in a nutshell!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Omegamanic View Post
    I can look at small shoes and all sorts of other jumble, as well as the occasional stunning wrist watch.

    Or

    Because nobody does it better.
    That means it's safe for me to list a few Churches Shoes in size 6 and 6 & 1/2?
    Best Regards - Peter

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    ........ Because of Eddie.

    It was his brainchild from the very start and it is shaped in his image.

    The dear old benevolent dictator.
    Cheers,
    Neil.

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    Because ...........................of you ,yep and you and you and you and all the rest of you who make this place what it is.

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    With a day or so to go I just wanted to share why I started this thread. It is relevant that I was posting it whilst boarding a flight, as I was heading towards the UK and the opportunity to meet up with some of the members here who have become good friends. Without the support received through people I've met via this forum I doubt I have got through life events of the past couple of years with such good humour and positive feelings. The generosity that I've experienced on numerous occasions from members who give up time, assist with their skills and donate their hard-earned to support worthy causes has at times been quite overwhelming. And there's always the bad puns, scathing sarcasm and amusing tales to find in every corner.

    Sure there are some bad apples and threads that shouldn't exist. I've thought a couple of times this week that I should perhaps have been a bit cleverer and made it "TZ-UK is both the best and worst watch forum on the planet because..." or Bob's suggestion of "TZ-UK is the best watch forum on the planet despite...", however due to my personal, slightly sentimental reasons, I'm happy as it is.

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    ...it allows me to receive pictures of bearded men, gurning on beaches, in the comfort of my own home (and without having to approach a specialist supplier).
    In the Sotadic Zone, apparently.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Carlton-Browne View Post
    ...it allows me to receive pictures of bearded men, gurning on beaches, in the comfort of my own home (and without having to approach a specialist supplier).
    You should see what subscribers get.
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    ...without TZ I’d never have heard of Louis Brandt, handled a gyrotourbillon, waterproofed my own diver or seen a watch modified to look like a weird Austrian calculator.

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    Do we have a winner?

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    Quote Originally Posted by RustyBin5 View Post
    Do we have a winner?
    We do...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mr Curta View Post
    We do...
    Splendid

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    Thanks all, plenty of good responses to choose from. There were a few mentions of footwear and shoe size, but zelig's succinct reply which makes the sentence rather surreal when viewed out of context tickled my chuckle muscles the most.

    TZ-UK is the best watch forum on the planet because I’ve got size 7 feet

    zelig wins a copy of 'Harrison' by Jonathan Betts. I'll be in touch.

    Matthew

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    Don’t post it to the shire. No hobbit feet those

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mr Curta View Post
    Thanks all, plenty of good responses to choose from. There were a few mentions of footwear and shoe size, but zelig's succinct reply which makes the sentence rather surreal when viewed out of context tickled my chuckle muscles the most.

    TZ-UK is the best watch forum on the planet because I’ve got size 7 feet

    zelig wins a copy of 'Harrison' by Jonathan Betts. I'll be in touch.

    Matthew
    Excellent - Many thanks Matthew - I look forward to reading it.

    A great gesture and proof that the TZ spirit is alive & kicking (despite reports of a few bad apples spoiling the place)



    z

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    An entertaining thread and a worthy winner!
    F.T.F.A.

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    I know the comp is over now but lets hope this becomes a weekly post, soon be midnight and i'm so looking forward to the 'Friday' thread.....

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    It’s arrived already



    Many thanks Matthew !

    z

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    Quote Originally Posted by zelig View Post
    It’s arrived already



    Many thanks Matthew !

    z
    Very welcome! Is that the legendary H6?

    Quote Originally Posted by alfat33 View Post
    ...without TZ I’d never have heard of Louis Brandt, handled a gyrotourbillon, waterproofed my own diver or seen a watch modified to look like a weird Austrian calculator.
    This was a good effort, it didn't win but you are awarded an O.B.N.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mr Curta View Post

    This was a good effort, it didn't win but you are awarded an O.B.N.
    Well at least I’ve finally started on this now 🤣

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    It is still true ...

    FS: Redwing Moc Toe boots




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    TZ-UK is the best watch forum on the planet because...

    Nvm didn’t realize you’d bumped an old thread

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    Quote Originally Posted by RustyBin5 View Post
    Nvm didn’t realize you’d bumped an old thread
    You even participated
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