Greetings from New York City

I'm here for a collectors' dinner on Saturday to show the new Forum Da Vinci, and also just for the good times of getting together. A few poor souls, trapped in a giant snowstorm outside of the New York, weren't able to make the trip but the rest of us will have a great time.

Actually, some of us have started early.We had a special lunch today with IWC executives. At the table, from left to right are, Lisa Pilkington (IWC), Nelson Herring, Larry Seiden, Emily Kwan (IWC), David Polakoff, Benoit de Clerck (IWC's President for North America), your moderator, and Frederick Martel (IWC).

If you feel left out --there's hope for something very special. We are planning to have a major IWC collectors' meeting this Spring, probably in Beverly Hills. We've tossed around several ideas --major IWC people coming over from Schaffhausen, a preview of all major 2010 novelties, perhaps a watch school, a grand dinner, etc. We're thinking that we can accommodate up to 50 collectors and even have a hotel package. As plans come together, I'll report more here. I would urge even our friends in other countries to join us --this could be very special.

Regards,
Michael

I'm one of the poor souls trapped in the storm...

I am very sorry I could not make the GTG to see not only the CFDV (again), but also to make new acquaintances as well as renewing old ones.

Have fun everyone. I am sorry I could not join you. With a predicted two feet of snow in my drive way, getting to NYC is just not in the cards this time.

MF, post more pictures so I can have a vicarious experience.

Enjoy and ciao,

Bill

Uh oh. Looks like trouble...

Greetings - hope you have a great meeting.

When you get Larry, Nelson, and David together - it can turn into a late night - especially when Larry is still on Pacific Time.

Fond greetings...

to all of you! As I said in Paul's thread below...I'm looking forward to the photos of y'all enjoying yourselves and of course, the CFDV! Given the weather...be safe!

Best regards,
Jim

Go Larry!... Pacific Time rules! nt.

Hi Guys! Have a great time and...

if you head North in to Westchester there will not be much snow at all.
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Cheers from Isobars.

Always nice to see some of you sitting.

around a table.

Greetings, I'm more than sure you have a great meeting.

Regards,

roberto

Greetings from New York City

Greetings Michael. Looks like you're all having a great time!
Hope you enjoy your stay in NYC, and looking forward to meeting you and everyone else this evening.

Cheers,
Evan

Why I am not in NYC : (

Woke up this morning with about 15" of snow in my driveway and it is to continue snowing all day today. Sadly I will miss all the fun and seeing everyone who did make it.

BIll

Quite a crew you have there! We have

about 12 inches (30 centimeters) on the ground this morning with 2 to 4 inches (5 to 10 cm) yet to come. That's a lot of snow for the Columbus, Ohio area!

The neighbors laughed at me when the movers unloaded my monster Chicago snowblower from the truck when we moved in. They laughed at me when I never took it out of the garage since then until yesterday. But they're not laughing now!

I cleared all the neighbors' sidewalks while wearing a sign:

"Will do driveway for cookies"

LOL nt

No BBQ today. And, it's still falling

Reports show only a trace of snow right now. Boy, the snow gods worked against the Philadelphia area collectors even having a chance to get into the city and joining in your fun.

Bill

Oh, wow!...

Bill, that is a LOT of snow.
I'm so sorry mother nature spoiled your plans for today.
Hope to meet you some other day.
Stay warm.

Cheers,
Evan

Cookies!???...Portugieser...Mk XVI at a minimum

Looks nice!
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Cheers from Isobars.

Another victim of the storm

Like Bill, I too am trapped by the storm. I actually plowed my driveway and ventured out but even with dedicated snow tires and awd, the drive to the train station was too dangerous so I turned around. Instead, I 'll put on CFI #39, make a nice fire in the fireplace, open a bottle of wine and toast my fellow forumers in NYC. Sorry I could not make it. Have a wonderful time and thanks to IWC for the invitation.
Regards,
Dan

Time for a little more Skiing Bill.

Best from Isobars.

feel so cold~

sorry for the BBQ...
i never been a place with so many snow,at least it looks beautiful~