Redlinerobert

d**n it. Spoke to a couple of the guys. I should have gone to the game.

Dr. Jim Norman, driver in the Napleton Racing #16 Porsche Cayman team that just won class GX of the 2013 Rolex 24, has the funniest Rolex story you'll ever hear! In his own words -- FUNNY STORY! ... Today I take my new Rolex to the jeweler right down the street from my house in Tampa to get a link taken out so it fits me better (for those of you who don't know, the winning drivers of the Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona are presented with a new Rolex timepiece in Victory Lane). The jeweler re-sizes it for me and charges me $8. I say "Wow, 8 bucks, that's not very much". The manager lady says, "well, if it were a REAL Rolex we would charge you more!". I chuckle and say "it IS a real Rolex". She says, "Nope it is not...We know Rolex watches and this is definitely a fake." My retort, "well, I guess you don't know these as well as you think!". Hearing this, the Jeweler comes out from behind his little glass window from where he is working on a frail, blue-haired lady's broach while wearing some very dorky-looking magnifying glasses and says, "I'll bet you bought that watch in New York". He puts both hands in his back pockets and sticks out his skinny "bird" chest in an attempt to be strong and assertive. "Nope" I say, "I haven't been to NYC in some time". He quickly replies, "I'll bet you $1000 you didn't buy that from a real Rolex dealer". I say, I won't take that bet, because you are right, I didn't buy this from a Rolex dealer". "AH HA!" he exclaims, "it IS a fake!! Where did you get it??" "I got it in Daytona this past Sunday". "HA! I am right!" he shouts, almost loud enough to break some of the crystal elephants assembled as a group on one of the overhead glass shelves. "I know all the Rolex dealers in Daytona, and none of them is open on Sundays!" He is quite pleased with himself and turns to strut back to his window-enclosed, nick-knack cluttered cubby. "Maybe I didn't get it from a dealer" I state smugly. He turns and says, "well then tell me, who DID you get this FAKE Rolex from?" "Well, I stated calmly and coolly, I was presented this beautiful timepiece from the President and CEO of Rolex Watches while standing on the podium at the Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona". "OH, Sure!" he says, "and I'm Santa Claus!!". And back into his cubby he went, oblivious to the REAL world around him. He doesn't get it... The world is passing him by and he isn't even aware that it is happening. You gotta love life and embrace life... even if it means you have to wear a fake Rolex. http://www.onehotlap.com/2013/01/the-greatest-rolex-story-youll-ever-hear.html

lol at this thread.

The future of this planet is doomed.

Why? Prayers for the childs safe return.

Aldon Smith has his own private security detail in New Orleans.

This will more than likely be Justin's last chance for a SB ring. I hope he gets it. It's going to be one hell of a game!

I've been very happy with Directv. They suck less than Dish Network.

Wow. Thanks for posting!

I'm looking for a Noveske as well as a LWRC. Must be CA legal.

Another reason not to spend $15,000 for 2 tickets!

Prayers sent your way! I suggest you borrow a marker, and put a big "X" on your gallbladder with an arrow pointing to it. Write "CUT HERE"

Well now. Super Bowl tickets are a mere $7500. Each. lol.

HARBOWL!

I've never had issues with line on the reels.

I was reading a story that this younger generation does not carry cash. Ever. For me, it's the opposite. I usually carry cash and prefer to use that over a debit card. I don't use credit cards for purchases, but if I'm out and about I definitely prefer to use cash. What say you?

I've only held on to a couple rods through out the years. If there was one reel I wish I still had, it would be an old Shakespeare ESigma spinning reel I received back in 82. It brings back fond memories.

For reels I have a Shimano bag similar to this. I carry them on the plane with me. http://www.tackledirect.com/shimano-bhal100sbk-bhaltair-reel-bag.html?CAWELAID=1523862582&catargetid=1788195669&cagpspn=pla&gclid=CPr2kcWt9bQCFQ_hQgodG1MAdw

I've traveled quite a bit, including South America where they are less than careful with baggage. This is what I've found to be the safest way to do so. You'll need: Super Bazooka rod tube. Even if you aren't taking too many rods it's the best one I've found. A pair of heavy hiking socks 6 neoprene rod straps. If you can't find neoprene then get some that have velcro for fastening. Since I usually travel with 6+ rods, I'll lay all 6 on the ground. Now take 3 of them and lay them opposite the other 3. This way you have rod tips and butt sections against each other. This will help protect yoru rod tips! Grab the rods and place the first 2 neoprene straps towards the middle of your rods. Make sure that the rods tips do not go past the rod butts. I like leaving a good 3 inches between the rod tip and the end of the butt. Now take each end, and cover the tips with straps 3 and 4 on each end. I'll then take a sock and place it over each end to further protect each end. This also helps as a cushion inside the rod tube. The last 2 straps I'll place between the center straps and the end straps, just for added support. Now slide the entire rod group into the bazooka tube. I dont like leaving too much room at the end of the tube, just a few inches so adjust it accordingly. Perhaps this is overkill, but if you want to avoid broken tips this is the best way to go.

Tee hee hee, just kidding.

Worth all the money in the world.

All his medals and awards, gone. He's still rich.

I'm waiting for these.

Good guys win again!