Just Saying Hello

[Davey57]

Hi

Just signed up and thought I'd say hello. Don't quite know how it has happened but I think I have the bug. I find I am spending lots of my time tinkering with watches, reading about people tinkering with watches, and then watching people like Mark who actually know what they are doing. I find it fascinating and have lots to learn. But, I have quite a bit of free time now as I was lucky enough to be able to retire quite early from my job as an hgv mechanic. I do miss the spanners (a bit)  though and need something to pull apart and put back together. As I don't have the space to park an articulated tractor unit on the drive,  somehow I became interested in the workings of watches and bought one or two to experiment with. And now I seem to be hooked and am rapidly running out of space as parcels containing one thing or another keep dropping throught the letterbox fairly frequently. The postie is now a family friend. Anyway I will be lurking around here now trying to absorb some of the wisdom and knowledge and am sure to have one or two questions some time or other.

Many thanks in advance

Dave

[Geo]

A warm welcome to the forum Dave. I liked your introduction, you are so like a lot of us on here. Beware, it is a disease that is very bad for your pocket! :)

[WillFly]

And welcome from me, Dave - I look forward to pictures of you tinkering on a watch with large spanners!

[clockwatcher]

Hi Dave,

 

My postman said to me the other morning that I 'd 'hit the jackpot' when he handed me a batch of packets. I don't think Hoover bags really count though!

 

Maybe one day you'll be the first man to build a clockwork HGV!

 

Enjoy the forum.

John

[autowind]

Hello Dave,

                    Your just the man to help me shift the oxygen sensors on my old Jaguar,  if you feel the need to do a bit of spannering!

 

You will find watches to be a fascinating interest which as mentioned can be come addictive,  so be warned.  Practice,  practice and a bit more practice together with reading comments on here and watching Mark's video's,  will start you on the journey. 

[Mark]

Welcome to the forum Dave :)

[frenchie]

Welcome !!! Nice introduction :)

[Davey57]

Thanks everyone for the nice comments and encouraging words :)

[BrianG]

Hi

Just signed up and thought I'd say hello. Don't quite know how it has happened but I think I have the bug. I find I am spending lots of my time tinkering with watches, reading about people tinkering with watches, and then watching people like Mark who actually know what they are doing. I find it fascinating and have lots to learn. But, I have quite a bit of free time now as I was lucky enough to be able to retire quite early from my job as an hgv mechanic. I do miss the spanners (a bit)  though and need something to pull apart and put back together. As I don't have the space to park an articulated tractor unit on the drive,  somehow I became interested in the workings of watches and bought one or two to experiment with. And now I seem to be hooked and am rapidly running out of space as parcels containing one thing or another keep dropping throught the letterbox fairly frequently. The postie is now a family friend. Anyway I will be lurking around here now trying to absorb some of the wisdom and knowledge and am sure to have one or two questions some time or other.

Many thanks in advance

Dave

hi Dave,you sound like me 20 years ago . Soon you will be fully hooked and dreaming watches . It is a great way to enjoy life . Brian from a small island off the coast of B.C. Canada

[WillFly]

And a warm welcome to you as well, Brian!

[Geo]

Come on in and share what you get up to Brian. Just remember, we like to see pictures! :)

[clockboy]

Welcome Dave enjoy the ride.

[bobm12]

Welcome to the forum Dave!

[DouglasSkinner]

_{Welcome!  Just joined myself.}

[Geo]

Welcome to the happy house of horology Douglas. I look forward to reading your posts in the future. :)

[bobm12]

..and welcome to you too, Douglas!

[clockboy]

Welcome to the world of horology Douglas. This a happy go lucky open forum with all levels accommodated.

Know problem seems to be to small or trivial  so enjoy & contribute.

[Vich]

Welcome from Newcastle upon Tyne.

 

Cheers,

 

Vic