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2020 NAWCC National Convention [message #11800]

Thu, 05 December 2019 00:08

Gary
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This looks to be a good convention and near Gruen land.

Convention Website

Schedule

Thursday the 25th there is a Gruen Presentation
4:00-5:00 Presentation: Gruen Watches (302-04)

I'm sure we'd be party crashers unless it was Bruce, Mike or Barry presenting Very Happy

Very Happy

See you there!
Gary

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Re: 2020 NAWCC National Convention [message #11801 is a reply to message #11800]

Thu, 05 December 2019 02:57

MonKee
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Any idea who among the members here might be inclined to attend. I would do it if there is an opportunity to meet members of this forum. Can we get a show of hands so to speak.

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Re: 2020 NAWCC National Convention [message #11805 is a reply to message #11801]

Thu, 05 December 2019 03:54

Gary
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Also I would make special Gruen forum badges to sport while we are there. I'm sure we'd stand out. Twisted Evil

Twisted Evil

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Re: 2020 NAWCC National Convention [message #11809 is a reply to message #11805]

Thu, 05 December 2019 05:58

JackW
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Interesting....

All I know is based on hard work & writing by others. I can only aspire to augment this body of knowledge. If I am wrong it is because of my own failings. -me

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Re: 2020 NAWCC National Convention [message #11811 is a reply to message #11809]

Thu, 05 December 2019 18:33

Case
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Wow, yeah, any idea who’s presenting Gruen & what? I plan on being there—but have to join first Smile

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Also, any interest in a Cincy sightseeing visit while folks are around, either before or after? Thought maybe with planning we could get access to Time Hill & USPC Norwood, visit the Cleves shop (en route to Wadsworth plant in Dayton ky), 5th street, any other points of interest. Plus a brewery or two, if desired, to spice things up.

Thoughts?

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1) I'm wrong many times a day --just ask my wife!
2) Always seeking to learn more

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Re: 2020 NAWCC National Convention [message #11821 is a reply to message #11811]

Thu, 05 December 2019 22:52

Gary
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We'll find out soon enough who will be presenting, Cleves did the last two presentations for the NAWCC. You don't have to be a member to see any presentation, however to get to the mart you should become a member at least if you want to get in early. If you decide to join there are special new member discounts that you want to take advantage of, I can help in that arena.

As for Cincy sightseeing you bet!!! I'll buy the first round. ;-)

[Updated on: Thu, 05 December 2019 22:52]

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Re: 2020 NAWCC National Convention [message #12007 is a reply to message #11821]

Mon, 06 January 2020 05:01

JackW
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FYI I just bought airfare to Ohio for the convention. I'm flying into and out of Cincy. Maybe the Saturday of the convention we can get together as a group and head down there. I need to go back and look through my past posts at the NAWCC forum and see who it was that I once talked with about getting a tour of Time Hill.

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Re: 2020 NAWCC National Convention [message #12018 is a reply to message #11800]

Wed, 08 January 2020 00:42

JackW
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GaryM wrote on Thu, 05 December 2019 00:08

Thursday the 25th there is a Gruen Presentation
4:00-5:00 Presentation: Gruen Watches (302-04)

This has been changed to Saturday 11-noon as of yesterday. Schedule

Screwed my airfare up; had to make changes. Now maybe we can do a group tour in Cincy on Sunday noon-ish.

All I know is based on hard work & writing by others. I can only aspire to augment this body of knowledge. If I am wrong it is because of my own failings. -me

"If I have seen farther it is by standing on the shoulders of giants." - Newton

[Updated on: Wed, 08 January 2020 00:51]

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Re: 2020 NAWCC National Convention [message #12048 is a reply to message #12018]

Sun, 19 January 2020 16:36

Gary
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JackW wrote on Wed, 08 January 2020 00:42

This has been changed to Saturday 11-noon as of yesterday. Schedule

Screwed my airfare up; had to make changes. Now maybe we can do a group tour in Cincy on Sunday noon-ish.

Buddy and I are going to make our reservations here in the coming week. We'll probably fly in on Wednesday evening. Thursday there are talks on Swiss watches and military watches (keynote), should be good. Dan had mentioned the tour, I would buy the first round and make the fancy Gruen nametags. Very Happy

Very Happy

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Re: 2020 NAWCC National Convention [message #12049 is a reply to message #12048]

Sun, 19 January 2020 18:00

JackW
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I'd like a fancy Gruen name tag. Twisted Evil

Twisted Evil

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Re: 2020 NAWCC National Convention [message #12050 is a reply to message #12049]

Sun, 19 January 2020 18:13

Gary
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JackW wrote on Sun, 19 January 2020 18:00

I'd like a fancy Gruen name tag.

Will do! I'll prototype a couple of examples and post. We can all chose which one we'd go with. Cool

Cool

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Re: 2020 NAWCC National Convention [message #12051 is a reply to message #12050]

Sun, 19 January 2020 19:04

Gary
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Here are some examples I came up with. Let me know your ideas...

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Re: 2020 NAWCC National Convention [message #12052 is a reply to message #12051]

Sun, 19 January 2020 19:20

JackW
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I like the style for the one with my name. The green for the font is good.

All I know is based on hard work & writing by others. I can only aspire to augment this body of knowledge. If I am wrong it is because of my own failings. -me

"If I have seen farther it is by standing on the shoulders of giants." - Newton

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Re: 2020 NAWCC National Convention [message #12059 is a reply to message #12052]

Wed, 22 January 2020 16:40

kastner
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Now I'm starting to wonder if I could get away and join you all!

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Re: 2020 NAWCC National Convention [message #12061 is a reply to message #12059]

Thu, 23 January 2020 01:37

JackW
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Can you think of another opportunity to share a beer with Gary? I can't; part of why I'm going. Plus I get to see Bruce. and i'm outing Cary.... he is going.

All I know is based on hard work & writing by others. I can only aspire to augment this body of knowledge. If I am wrong it is because of my own failings. -me

"If I have seen farther it is by standing on the shoulders of giants." - Newton

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Re: 2020 NAWCC National Convention [message #12065 is a reply to message #12061]

Thu, 23 January 2020 02:46

Case
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Hey y'all, busy with work so been unable to read much, but looking forward to the convention! Love the name tags idea.

Will need to get cracking on the tour. Let me know if Sunday is the day we can get a quorum.

My two caveats:
1) I'm wrong many times a day --just ask my wife!
2) Always seeking to learn more

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Re: 2020 NAWCC National Convention [message #12237 is a reply to message #12065]

Tue, 03 March 2020 19:39

Gary
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All that I can say is things are really up in the air now. COVID-19 has taken 7 of us here in the state. We are the epi-center of serious activity in the US. We now suspect that my wife (schoolteacher) had a mild case of it 3 weeks ago. We might have passed it unknowingly to many others.

The next 2 months are crucial for the National event to take place. We are a pinch away of cancelling our regional event that happens in May.

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Re: 2020 NAWCC National Convention [message #12238 is a reply to message #12237]

Tue, 03 March 2020 20:31

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Gary,

we have a number of cases here in Germany too. It is impossible to stop what's happening because once you have symptoms you have already passed it to others. So the number of cases will increase impossible to be stopped. The only chance is to slow down the number of cases so that the peak is not too high for national health systems to collapse. The slower the slope, the longer the wave, the lower the peak.

Here in Germany almost all fairs are postponed or cancelled, I am glad that I am working from home office. Next fair I would have to visit would be in May, which I expect might be the peak time for COVID-19 here in Germany. I expect the fair to be cancelled as well...

But I am sure that I will get it just like all others one day.

Barney

Gruen, Gruen, Gruen ist alles was ich habe... Gruen, Gruen, Gruen is all I have...(German folklore song)

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Re: 2020 NAWCC National Convention [message #12240 is a reply to message #12238]

Wed, 04 March 2020 01:30

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Gary, hopefully your wife has recovered.

It is certainly interesting times that we are living in. As for me, I'm plowing ahead with my plans: Work travel, vacations and going to the national all in the next few months. I plan to wash my hands, use the fist bump to greet people and try to keep my fingers/hands from poking my eyes or touching my mouth. The latter being the hardest part.

Wishing good health to all.

All I know is based on hard work & writing by others. I can only aspire to augment this body of knowledge. If I am wrong it is because of my own failings. -me

"If I have seen farther it is by standing on the shoulders of giants." - Newton

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Re: 2020 NAWCC National Convention [message #12241 is a reply to message #12240]

Wed, 04 March 2020 01:55

Gary
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Jack,

Wife is recovered. Who knows but I'm still keeping National on the radar..., however National is in CYA mode if you ask me. Pipe dreaming! Evil or Very Mad

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----- Forwarded Message -----

From: James C. Price <reservistsrcool@yahoo.com>
To: Sarah Gallagher <sgallagher@nawcc.org>
Cc: Jennifer Byers <jbyers@nawcc.org>; Richard Newman <rpnewman@yahoo.com>
Sent: Tuesday, March 3, 2020, 09:42:53 AM CST
Subject: Re: Regional and National

The NAWCC recognizes that communication to members regarding our events is important and this will be a regular topic at staff meetings. The risks posed by the Coronavirus and most up-to-date information is available through the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (WWW.CDC.GOV) which we encourage members to monitor.

As of this writing, March 2nd, we are glad to report that CDC is communicating a low risk stating "The general American public is unlikely to be exposed to the virus that causes COVID-19 at this time, so the immediate health risk from COVID-19 is considered low."

We therefore have no current plans on cancelling any of our events, including Regionals or the National Convention at this time.

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Re: 2020 NAWCC National Convention [message #12244 is a reply to message #12241]

Wed, 04 March 2020 18:09

JackW
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Glad to hear she is better.

Thank you for that email copy. Was that to the general membership? I did not get it.

We’ll see what happens I guess.

All I know is based on hard work & writing by others. I can only aspire to augment this body of knowledge. If I am wrong it is because of my own failings. -me

"If I have seen farther it is by standing on the shoulders of giants." - Newton

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Re: 2020 NAWCC National Convention [message #12245 is a reply to message #12244]

Thu, 05 March 2020 01:28

Gary
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JackW wrote on Wed, 04 March 2020 18:09

Glad to hear she is better.
Was that to the general membership? I did not get it.

That was internal when our chair notified National that there is a chance we might cancel our event for May.

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Wed, 11 March 2020 18:57

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After much deliberation the Gruen Chairs made the decision to cancel our regional in May. Arizona also cancelled their regional just 3 days ago. Who knows what in store for National...

You all stay safe and healthy!

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Re: 2020 NAWCC National Convention [message #12461 is a reply to message #12250]

Thu, 21 May 2020 16:22

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I'd love to go!

People you thought were your best friends will stab you in the back to your face!

Love them anyway.
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Thu, 21 May 2020 16:24

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I like them all!

People you thought were your best friends will stab you in the back to your face!

Love them anyway.
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Re: 2020 NAWCC National Convention [message #12480 is a reply to message #12462]

Sat, 23 May 2020 03:18

JackW
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National was canceled.

All I know is based on hard work & writing by others. I can only aspire to augment this body of knowledge. If I am wrong it is because of my own failings. -me

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Re: 2020 NAWCC National Convention [message #12481 is a reply to message #12480]

Sat, 23 May 2020 05:48

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Damn it. I was planning to go to my first meet and cough and sneeze all over anything that appealed to me, like I was a kid spitting on pizza to steal it from my little brother. It was such a good stratagem. Back to the drawing board.

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Re: 2020 NAWCC National Convention [message #15208 is a reply to message #12481]

Wed, 07 July 2021 13:33

thesnark17
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Anyone planning to attend this year's National?

It's in my corner of the world...

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Thu, 08 July 2021 18:21

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I guess not. Oh well.

I am thinking to go - goodness knows when the next one will be within a day's drive of me.

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Thu, 08 July 2021 18:34

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Honestly, I'd have been interested in attending but the time frame is not good for me. Also, I'm not convinced that it is yet a good idea with a pandemic still raging with a significant chuck of the population unvaxed for numerous reasons (that seemingly defy logic for the most part). Also, airfare is kinda nuts too.

Am kicking around going to the York, PA regional. It has been a good one in the past. Hopefully in the Fall things will be clearer for travel.

....and as Cubs fans everywhere used to say: There is always next year.

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Re: 2020 NAWCC National Convention [message #15211 is a reply to message #15210]

Fri, 09 July 2021 16:33

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I can't swing the trip this year, just inconvenient timing

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Tue, 20 July 2021 04:52

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Well well, you all missed a great show. There were 2 Pentagons, 2 50th Anniversary watches, 2 Doctors watches, plenty of Curvex watches. Didn't see you there Alex if you were there... Dayton, OH is next years so we should kick up the Gruen gang again.

450 tables of horological goodies. No masks to be seen. Very Happy

Very Happy

People were selling and buying like madmen. My buddy selling various watches made 40 grnd in sales, utterly insane!

Picked up a nice Apex cased autowind, another fancy lugged Gruen beauty, and a batch of $5 Gruen heads. I picked out a nice trench from a junk box. My buddy gave me a nice 1811 fusee watch for helping him at the table.

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Re: 2020 NAWCC National Convention [message #15227 is a reply to message #15226]

Tue, 20 July 2021 10:18

Case
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Wow, Gary—that sounds fabulous! Sure hate to have missed it. And you unearthed some gold doubloons!

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Tue, 20 July 2021 13:21

thesnark17
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I was there on Saturday only. Met Jack Goldberg, more or less by accident. I didn't know that you would be there - oh well.

Very nice watches! I envy your trench. I was looking for something like that but didn't find it.

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Tue, 20 July 2021 14:14

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Yeah, Jack came by and told me there was a Gruen enthusiast he met but could recall name at hand. One vendor indicated that Mike Barnett was roaming around but didn't see him.

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