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Tuesday Afternoon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-13-09 12:14 PM Original message |
Do you wear a watch? |
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Strong Atheist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-13-09 12:16 PM Response to Original message |
1. Recommended, |
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Tuesday Afternoon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-13-09 12:17 PM Response to Reply #1 |
2. so soon...? |
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Heidi (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-13-09 12:18 PM Response to Original message |
3. Watches are one of the things I left behind when I stopped working in newsrooms. |
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Tuesday Afternoon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-13-09 12:21 PM Response to Reply #3 |
7. I need one for work |
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Heidi (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-13-09 12:29 PM Response to Reply #7 |
19. I wish I could send you my mojo for acute sense of time. |
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maddezmom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-13-09 12:19 PM Response to Original message |
4. yep, everyday and never take it off |
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Tuesday Afternoon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-13-09 12:22 PM Response to Reply #4 |
9. I love jewelry and I think of watches as another excuse to wear it. |
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maddezmom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-13-09 12:27 PM Response to Reply #9 |
17. I've worn one everyday since I was 7 |
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Deja Q (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-13-09 12:19 PM Response to Original message |
5. Why? My blackberry, pda, iphone, all the store billboards, and hookers tell me already. |
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Tuesday Afternoon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-13-09 12:22 PM Response to Reply #5 |
10. but, of course.... |
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Dystopian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-13-09 12:20 PM Response to Original message |
6. no! |
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Tuesday Afternoon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-13-09 12:23 PM Response to Reply #6 |
12. I understand this concept and can totally relate... |
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Dystopian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-13-09 12:31 PM Response to Reply #12 |
21. Oh yes! |
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old mark (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-13-09 12:21 PM Response to Original message |
8. Yeah, I like old ones - Have one from 1947, a Benrus |
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Tuesday Afternoon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-13-09 12:24 PM Response to Reply #8 |
14. cool.... |
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MajorChode (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-13-09 05:24 PM Response to Reply #8 |
45. I like old ones too |
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old mark (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-13-09 08:16 PM Response to Reply #45 |
56. I had 3 very old elgin pocket watches. The one I gave to my brother |
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MajorChode (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-13-09 09:37 PM Response to Reply #56 |
58. You might check with this place |
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old mark (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-14-09 05:24 AM Response to Reply #58 |
74. Thanks - I saved that site. |
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NewJeffCT (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-13-09 12:23 PM Response to Original message |
11. No, haven't done it for years |
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Tuesday Afternoon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-13-09 12:24 PM Response to Reply #11 |
15. yes, I understand this is the new trend |
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HopeHoops (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-13-09 12:23 PM Response to Original message |
13. Can't anymore - wrist problems from being a computer geek. |
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Moondog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-13-09 12:27 PM Response to Original message |
16. Yes. A habit, more than anything. |
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Tuesday Afternoon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-13-09 12:32 PM Response to Reply #16 |
22. yes, it does get to be a habit. I take it off and put it in the same place |
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Moondog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-13-09 12:42 PM Response to Reply #22 |
28. Ah, but the question is |
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La Lioness Priyanka (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-13-09 12:29 PM Response to Original message |
18. yes. even to bed! |
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Tuesday Afternoon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-13-09 12:34 PM Response to Reply #18 |
23. I used to never take mine off... I do now. I never take the necklace |
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frogmarch (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-13-09 12:30 PM Response to Original message |
20. No, because I don't need one, and |
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Tuesday Afternoon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-13-09 12:35 PM Response to Reply #20 |
24. I bet you are the only one that thinks this way..... |
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Brother Buzz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-13-09 12:36 PM Response to Original message |
25. Pocket watch |
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Lydia Leftcoast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-13-09 12:36 PM Response to Original message |
26. Yes, and I can't count the number of times per week |
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timtom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-13-09 01:25 PM Response to Reply #26 |
33. See post #32 below. |
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TreasonousBastard (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-13-09 11:48 PM Response to Reply #26 |
64. When they ask, I often tell them it's time to get a watch, and... |
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LeftyFingerPop (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-13-09 12:38 PM Response to Original message |
27. Only occasionally. n/t |
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bridgit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-13-09 12:47 PM Response to Original message |
29. Yes, a Fossil... |
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The2ndWheel (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-13-09 12:50 PM Response to Original message |
30. If I can get away from time at any point in the day, I do it |
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Blue Diadem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-13-09 12:51 PM Response to Original message |
31. Nope. I kill the batteries. |
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timtom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-13-09 01:21 PM Response to Original message |
32. Bought a cheap $20 one at a drugstore |
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CaliforniaPeggy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-13-09 01:28 PM Response to Original message |
34. My dear Tuesday Afternoon! |
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mike_c (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-13-09 01:28 PM Response to Original message |
35. no.... |
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Arkansas Granny (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-13-09 02:13 PM Response to Original message |
36. I don't wear a watch, but I have a one that hangs on a ring on my purse. |
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MissMillie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-13-09 02:15 PM Response to Original message |
37. I can't find mine |
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mix (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-13-09 02:16 PM Response to Original message |
38. i do |
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blueamy66 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-13-09 02:38 PM Response to Original message |
39. I still wear a 12 year old Movado... |
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greggypetty (11 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-13-09 02:41 PM Response to Original message |
40. Used to Wear one |
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LostInAnomie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-13-09 02:43 PM Response to Original message |
41. Fuck yes! A big jewel encrusted one. |
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Captain Hilts (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-13-09 02:46 PM Response to Original message |
42. Yes, Dad's USNA watch. nt |
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Vidar (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-13-09 02:51 PM Response to Original message |
43. Yes, a $10 digital one that's lasted 12 years. |
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NJmaverick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-13-09 02:52 PM Response to Original message |
44. Yes, I have been wearing one for decades |
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Burma Jones (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-13-09 05:28 PM Response to Original message |
46. I used to, now I have a cell phone with me pretty much everywhere |
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Ohio Joe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-13-09 05:32 PM Response to Original message |
47. Clocks are a confidence trick invented by the Swiss |
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Deja Q (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-13-09 06:37 PM Response to Reply #47 |
51. Piffle. All the Swiss did was invent cheese and plot holes. |
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bigwillq (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-13-09 05:39 PM Response to Original message |
48. No (nt) |
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bif (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-13-09 06:32 PM Response to Original message |
49. Never have |
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hippywife (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-13-09 06:35 PM Response to Original message |
50. Nope. |
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Q3JR4 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-13-09 07:04 PM Response to Original message |
52. Nope, have a cell phone |
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KamaAina (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-13-09 07:07 PM Response to Original message |
53. Yes. Analog, no less. |
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bikebloke (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-13-09 07:31 PM Response to Original message |
54. Carry one in my pocket. |
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newcriminal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-13-09 08:05 PM Response to Original message |
55. I'm not sure why, but I think all men should wear a watch. |
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Doc_Technical (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-13-09 08:26 PM Response to Original message |
57. No man, I'm not into time. |
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txwhitedove (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-13-09 09:40 PM Response to Original message |
59. No, not for years. Every gadget made now has a clock, timer and/or alarm... |
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Lorax (307 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-13-09 10:33 PM Response to Original message |
60. Can't imagine not wearing a watch. |
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midnight armadillo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-13-09 10:35 PM Response to Original message |
61. Never. Being free of knowing the time is very liberating. |
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fujiyama (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-13-09 10:45 PM Response to Original message |
62. Yeah, but for no real practical reason at this point |
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Tuesday Afternoon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-13-09 11:37 PM Response to Original message |
63. Thanks everyone for all the replies. Sorry, I did not have time to |
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TreasonousBastard (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-13-09 11:53 PM Response to Original message |
65. I despise people who don't wear watches... |
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Tuesday Afternoon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-14-09 12:15 AM Response to Reply #65 |
66. Dude!!!! You are my hero!!!! |
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TreasonousBastard (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-14-09 01:23 AM Response to Reply #66 |
69. Something I said? |
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realisticphish (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-14-09 12:37 AM Response to Original message |
67. Used to... but I got a job doing stock |
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Robeson (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-14-09 12:43 AM Response to Original message |
68. I have a watch fetish. |
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SeattleGirl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-14-09 01:24 AM Response to Original message |
70. Yep. I get paid in billable hours. Watches and clocks are a necessity. |
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MilesColtrane (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-14-09 01:52 AM Response to Original message |
71. No wristwatch for me. |
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pinniped (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-14-09 01:55 AM Response to Original message |
72. I have spent a lot of $$$$ on those damm things over the years. |
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Mind_your_head (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-14-09 02:03 AM Response to Original message |
73. Yep.....someone very special gave me the one I've worn almost daily for the last ten years. eom |
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yy4me (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-14-09 06:43 AM Response to Original message |
75. Simple Timex, leather band. Could not do without it. I have |
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kedrys (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-14-09 06:48 AM Response to Original message |
76. Nope - I have three, but |
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