I'm back!!!

Well it has been a long...and I mean, LONG time since I blogged, but I have had a few people push me, so here we go.....again.

What to expect this time around? Heck...I don't know, but aside from my obvious addiction to watches, you'll get a taste of a lot of different things, as well as some mindless drivel that will hopefully entertain you.

From love (yes love), to life, to kids, cars, gadgets, and golf....I will likely take you everywhere!

So stay tuned...things are about to spring back to life in here!

RIDE

S.F. GTG Recap!

Hey gang!

Sorry for the delay between posts, but there has been a lot going on these days! One could say that I am still recovering from the EPIC GTG we threw!

The event went off without a hitch. Over 40 people attended and it was so great to meet and shake the hands of each and every one of you. And a most special thanks to those who traveled from all over the country, and even the world, just to pay us a visit. That was very humbling to me indeed.

The event started early, and ended late and was full of wonderful people, and great watches. John's Grill was a perfect venue as were the numerous stops we made before and after the GTG.

If you have yet to check out the pictures and posts, I have attached links to a few for you to enjoy.

Thanks again to all who made this event possible...it was one for the ages!

RIDE

Part 1:
http://forums.timezone.com/index.php?t=msg&goto=2285894&rid=31191#msg_2285894

Part 2:
http://forums.timezone.com/index.php?t=msg&goto=2286195&rid=31191

Special thanks to Eddie Wittenberg:
http://forums.timezone.com/index.php?t=msg&goto=2285960&rid=31191#msg_2285960

Eric's recap:
http://forums.timezone.com/index.php?t=msg&goto=2284818&rid=31191#msg_2284818

The kind words of Drew Watson:
http://forums.timezone.com/index.php?t=msg&goto=2285407&rid=31191#msg_2285407

YOWZA!

Well guys and gals...the BIG event is just days away! I would have never invisioned the type of response we have been getting...it's just amazing! At this point we have over 40 guests signed up!

A BIG high five to the out of town guests who are making the trek to attend. There are many of you and I appreciate the efforts you are all making to join us.

So if you thought about coming and have not confirmed yet, what are you waiting for :) This is truly going to be a special night! We have a lot of fun stuff in store too!

Looking forward to seeing you there!

RIDE

S.F. GTG UPDATE!!!

The Golden Gate Panerai Club Presents:
The San Francisco GTG! Our inaugural event!

Location:
The historic John’s Grill
**A setting in Dashiell Hammett’s Maltese Falcon**
“The restaurant's interior is a masterpiece of original period furnishings, remaining a tribute to old San Francisco, as well as providing a virtual museum of authentic memorabilia. The dark oak paneled walls are covered with photos of well known patrons and San Francisco of the past”

Date:
Saturday, November 11th 2006

Meeting time:
2:00 p.m. @ Shreve and Company Jewelers for the AD walk! 200 Post Street at the corner of Post and Grant

Reception and Dinner:
5:00 p.m. @ John’s Grill http://www.johnsgrill.com/ Dinner begins at $5:30
63 Ellis Street between Stockton and Powell
**No host bar**

Ending time:
????????? We will be hitting up some local watering holes after dinner!

Cost:
$55.00 per person by check $57.00 by PayPal
Direct PayPal payments to: rideamountain@comcast.net

This is going to be one for the ages folks. Come and join us for a night of Panerai PASSION and fun hanging out with your fellow Paneristis. Great food, great watches….and most of all, great people!

We are also VERY excited to have quite a few out-of-towners who are coming in just for this event! This one should go into the wee hours!!!

To register, contact Steve: RIDE@ggpaneraiclub.com or call (925) 765-6706

NOTE: You do NOT have to be a member of the GGPC to attend !

S.F. GTG...an event for the ages!!!

Hello gang...

So as most of you probably know by now, we have scheduled our first official Golden Gate Panerai Club GTG for Saturday, November 11th. Details and location to follow shortly, but expect the event to commence around mid-afternoon. As far as an ending time...well, let's just say that you may need a "hall pass" for this one!

I am also incredibly excited to announce that we are going to have a great representation of out-of-towners coming in for the event. There will be a group of So Cal guys in attendence, along with Paneristis from Chicago, Rhode Island, and even Hong Kong! We expect a few more by the time the event rolls around...you can bet that I will be putting the pressure on! So like I said...this is destined to be a very special gathering.

You are assured of having a great time with a great group of people. Of course there will be wonderful food and drink along with plenty of watches to share and admire. But as with most of these events...it's all about the people and the PASSION!

So if you have signed up already...THANKS! And if not...what are you waiting for?!?!?! LOL Let's make this innaugural Golden Gate Panerai Club GTG one to remember!

For more information about the GTG or to get signed up, please feel free to contact me at: RIDE@ggpaneraiclub.com You can also check out the club's website here: http://www.ggpaneraiclub.com

Thanks and see you all on the 11th!

RIDE

First entry...

Well gang...the Golden Gate Panerai Club has officially been launched and with a resounding success!!! In about a week...we have more than 40 members, many of which are located all across the U.S. and even the world! On behalf of my Co-President Jim Wirth and myself, I want to thank each and every one of you for your interest and support. We have much planned and can assure you that you will be most glad that you joined.

Jim and I share a passion...a passion for not only the Panerai brand, but more importantly for the community that surrounds it. For it is this community that makes this brand run deeper than any other I have experienced. Like one of the community's most heralded member says...."Oh SO Much MORE than just a Watch !" Well said Hammer!

So gang...enjoy the club for it has been a labor of love for Jim and I to get this thing off the ground. We want nothing more than to make this YOUR club and welcome any ideas and suggestions you may have. We have much planned...so stay tuned and enjoy the RIDE!

All the best...

RIDE