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  • last reply by Cisiu 17 Feb 2013
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    Rave
    Master 3148 posts
    6 Aug 2012, 7:06 p.m. 6 Aug 2012, 7:06 p.m.
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    On a warm August Saturday, Mrs E and I set off for the beach.

    We passed one or two landmarks:

    img.photobucket.com/albums/v281/RAVE54/L1030154.jpg

    I decided that a blue dial Yacht-Club with an oyster bracelet would be the appropriate watch in the hope that the blue dial might encourage blue skies.

    img.photobucket.com/albums/v281/RAVE54/L1030163.jpg

    In fact the clouds did give way to blue skies.

    img.photobucket.com/albums/v281/RAVE54/L1030214.jpg

    This particular beach is a long way from the sea.

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    Nearby Big Ben was keeping good time.

    img.photobucket.com/albums/v281/RAVE54/L1030213.jpg

    We had tickets for the first beach volleyball session of the day.

    img.photobucket.com/albums/v281/RAVE54/L1030170.jpg

    Dressed for the occasion:

    img.photobucket.com/albums/v281/RAVE54/L1030203.jpg

    The warm up acts

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    Chinese women beat the Russian pair.

    img.photobucket.com/albums/v281/RAVE54/L1030188.jpg

    Time for some action from the men. Brazil beats Germany in two straight sets.

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    A fun day out. If only the other events could be taken so seriously.

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    Bill B.
    Master 6724 posts
    6 Aug 2012, 7:23 p.m. 6 Aug 2012, 7:23 p.m.
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    Ralph, you clearly know how to choose your venues. Thanks for taking us along.

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    dzul
    Master 3985 posts
    6 Aug 2012, 7:44 p.m. 6 Aug 2012, 7:44 p.m.
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    Looks like a great venue!!! I've been watching all the broadcasts of beach volleyball matches and would love to see one in person. Thanks for taking us along. BTW...nice IWC kit!

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    8541
    Master 4484 posts
    6 Aug 2012, 8:02 p.m. 6 Aug 2012, 8:02 p.m.
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    Ralph, fantastic! And might I add you were certainly most well attired for the occasion.

    Love that shirt, love that watch and trust that the other watch activity went down with the misses too ...I mean of course the beach babe watch!

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    Mr. Kevin J. Devine
    Master 2227 posts
    6 Aug 2012, 8:22 p.m. 6 Aug 2012, 8:22 p.m.
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    Ralph, great report, really like your outfit, hope the omega people didn't get offended. LOL

    Thanks for posting, hope the skies stay clear.

    Regards,
    Kevin

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    roberto muraglia
    Master 2108 posts
    6 Aug 2012, 8:31 p.m. 6 Aug 2012, 8:31 p.m.
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    You look great Ralph! Great shirt!

    img.photobucket.com/albums/v281/RAVE54/L1030203.jpg

    I've always wondered to myself what's beach volley has got to do with olympic games, now I have a clue!

    img.photobucket.com/albums/v281/RAVE54/L1030180.jpg

    Love your YC (and bracelet!)

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    Skule Smørgrav
    Master 1348 posts
    6 Aug 2012, 8:52 p.m. 6 Aug 2012, 8:52 p.m.
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    Brilliant report Ralph - been watching alot of the Olympics on TV.
    Love that shirt mate!

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    Clepsydra
    Master 2974 posts
    6 Aug 2012, 9:04 p.m. 6 Aug 2012, 9:04 p.m.
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    Rave has written:

    On a warm August Saturday, Mrs E and I set off for the beach.

    The warm up acts

    img.photobucket.com/albums/v281/RAVE54/L1030180.jpg

    Chinese women beat the Russian pair.

    img.photobucket.com/albums/v281/RAVE54/L1030188.jpg

    I do not know how you felt, but I think it is totally inappropriate and against the Olympic spirit for the women of the beach volleyball teams to be so scantily clad.
    Please post additional images so I can formulate a more substantiated opinion.:-)

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    Mr. David Mathias
    Master 980 posts
    6 Aug 2012, 9:36 p.m. 6 Aug 2012, 9:36 p.m.
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    That is a great shirt. I hope they carry it in the Schaffhausen gift shop.

    I've never before seen the beach volleyball warmup act. Their uniforms cover more than those of the athletes. Quite different from American football.

    Congrats on getting to the Olympics -- a great experience.

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    Mr. Paulo Jacomini
    Graduate 34 posts
    7 Aug 2012, 1:08 a.m. 7 Aug 2012, 1:08 a.m.
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    Fantastic photos

    Paulo

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    Shing
    Master 2998 posts
    7 Aug 2012, 2:28 a.m. 7 Aug 2012, 2:28 a.m.
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    lol, you guys are hilarious !

    Great stuff Ralph - I watched the same finals too although they skipped the part of the prancing bikini women.

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    Shing
    Master 2998 posts
    7 Aug 2012, 2:29 a.m. 7 Aug 2012, 2:29 a.m.
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    flyrobyfly36 has written:

    You look great Ralph! Great shirt!

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    +1 - retirement is off to a great start !

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    Tango Victor
    Master 1942 posts
    7 Aug 2012, 2:36 a.m. 7 Aug 2012, 2:36 a.m.
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    great shots ralph - nice to see some sun and sand in london! (volleyball and bikinis too). best, thang

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    KS Low
    Master 585 posts
    7 Aug 2012, 3:56 a.m. 7 Aug 2012, 3:56 a.m.
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    I don't mind being the camera man on the beach for once...lol great stuff Rave. You look great in that t-shirt.

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    Roman Belov
    Master 839 posts
    7 Aug 2012, 4:03 a.m. 7 Aug 2012, 4:03 a.m.
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    Thank you for sharing, Ralph! Amazing photos!

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    Mr. Alan Ross
    Master 5742 posts
    7 Aug 2012, 6:08 a.m. 7 Aug 2012, 6:08 a.m.
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    Looks like fun. Great shirt.

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    Mr. Dr. Hajo Thissen
    Connoisseur 449 posts
    7 Aug 2012, 9:24 a.m. 7 Aug 2012, 9:24 a.m.
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    Great combo, Ralph.
    You, shirt&cap , watch, location, sport and the sportsgear. :-)
    Thanks for sharing.

    Kind regards

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    Mr. Jeronimo Guimaraes
    Master 1043 posts
    7 Aug 2012, 9:55 a.m. 7 Aug 2012, 9:55 a.m.
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    Great report, that's what I call good taste...

    This has to be one of my favorite olympic sports!

    I can't help but second Clepsydra's request... ;-)

    Cheers!

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    MANISH KUKREJA
    Connoisseur 232 posts
    7 Aug 2012, 4:39 p.m. 7 Aug 2012, 4:39 p.m.
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    Great Report Ralph. Thanks for the virtual tour.
    The IWC T & Cap were perfect for the occasion.
    And so was the Watch... :)

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    Cinq
    Master 5431 posts
    7 Aug 2012, 10:45 p.m. 7 Aug 2012, 10:45 p.m.
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    Thanks for the wonderful report and great pictures! I haven't been watching any sports yet but I know now what I've missed! It's a good thing you posted these pictures :-)

    As the others also stated, I also think you were perfectly dressed for the event with that beautiful watch, great shirt and nice cap!

    Kind regards,

    Clemens

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    Michael Friedberg
    Moderator 11468 posts
    7 Aug 2012, 11:41 p.m. 7 Aug 2012, 11:41 p.m.
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    I'm very glad that our forum was suitably represented at the Olympics ;)

    Thanks Rave!

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    Mr. Darren Rogow
    Apprentice 4 posts
    17 Feb 2013, 6:10 p.m. 17 Feb 2013, 6:10 p.m.
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    awesome

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    Mr.
    Apprentice 0 posts
    17 Feb 2013, 7:02 p.m. 17 Feb 2013, 7:02 p.m.
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    Good to see you had some fun!
    Did you have any time left to look at your watch. ;-)
    Indeed a great watch for the occassion.
    Thanks for sharing, Ralph.

    Peter

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    Mr. Krzysztof Dec
    Connoisseur 138 posts
    17 Feb 2013, 8:02 p.m. 17 Feb 2013, 8:02 p.m.
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    Nice report! Where sie You get this polo?

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