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Post by 3Pedals6Speeds on Jul 2, 2018 13:43:16 GMT -8
Update: The Big Banana wandered back to the US after spending a while with Pip in Croatia. Here it is about to take a dip in what is technically the 4th largest freshwater lake in the world, but should be the 1st, as Lake Michigan and Lake Huron are not separate lakes, so 'combined' are the largest. Anyway geography/hydrology lesson out of the way, my son carted it off to Sawyer MI for a dip in Lake Michigan: I'll get it some more stops here shortly, but if anyone wants it in a couple weeks, please let me know, so we can keep it moving.
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Post by pip on Jul 2, 2018 14:16:54 GMT -8
Update: The Big Banana wandered back to the US after spending a while with Pip in Croatia. Here it is about to take a dip in what is technically the 4th largest freshwater lake in the world, but should be the 1st, as Lake Michigan and Lake Huron are not separate lakes, so 'combined' are the largest. Anyway geography/hydrology lesson out of the way, my son carted it off to Sawyer MI for a dip in Lake Michigan: I'll get it some more stops here shortly, but if anyone wants it in a couple weeks, please let me know, so we can keep it moving. Glad it got to you ok, hope you enjoy it as much as I did. I might have to buy one, I thought it was great fun!
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Post by 3Pedals6Speeds on Jul 7, 2018 6:02:37 GMT -8
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Post by pip on Jul 7, 2018 9:40:11 GMT -8
How do I add more than 1 like? England through to the semi’s and now the big banana shows up. Great day!
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Post by 3Pedals6Speeds on Jul 15, 2018 12:24:53 GMT -8
Watch needs a new destination. Anyone want to raise their hand to get it wet in a new location?
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Post by 69ChevelleSS on Jul 16, 2018 5:26:29 GMT -8
Watch needs a new destination. Anyone want to raise their hand to get it wet in a new location? I'll be going on a cruise in late July / early August. I'd be glad to take it along for a dip.
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Post by 69ChevelleSS on Jul 22, 2018 5:51:29 GMT -8
Update: The "Beautiful" big banana arrived safely in New York. It will be off to the western Caribbean eartl next month.
camrok - how do I set the watch up to capture the depth rating? I should be able to get it wet on a snorkeling expedition once we get to an island.
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Post by pip on Jul 22, 2018 8:52:09 GMT -8
Update: The "Beautiful" big banana arrived safely in New York. It will be off to the western Caribbean eartl next month.
camrok - how do I set the watch up to capture the depth rating? I should be able to get it wet on a snorkeling expedition once we get to an island. If you search YouTube Cam posted a handy video. I had no Idea and found it while googling for instructions!
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Post by 69ChevelleSS on Jul 23, 2018 6:08:36 GMT -8
Update: The "Beautiful" big banana arrived safely in New York. It will be off to the western Caribbean eartl next month.
camrok - how do I set the watch up to capture the depth rating? I should be able to get it wet on a snorkeling expedition once we get to an island. If you search YouTube Cam posted a handy video. I had no Idea and found it while googling for instructions! Thanks pip. Found it.
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Post by kulprit on Jul 25, 2018 18:37:01 GMT -8
Now that summer has hit the northern hemisphere in earnest, I'm still game.
I've got a week at the beach house beginning August 24th if this guy stays stateside that long.
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Post by hling on Aug 9, 2018 22:03:13 GMT -8
Bummer I saw this thread just now...If it's not too late, I could show the watch around Coney Island in Brooklyn, NY!
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Post by pip on Aug 18, 2018 7:09:28 GMT -8
Bummer I saw this thread just now...If it's not too late, I could show the watch around Coney Island in Brooklyn, NY! Sorry matey, lack of activity on the forum and being a newby doesn't add up. Keep posting and joining in mate and next year you'll be at the front of the queue!
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Post by 69ChevelleSS on Aug 20, 2018 7:18:43 GMT -8
Hey all . . . .
Just got back from Denver Colorado yesterday. Our son relocated so I left for Denver the day after getting home from the cruise.
The big banana went to Cozumel Mexico (stupid me forgot to take pics . . . maybe a bit too much tequila), Grand Cayman, Jamaica and Disney's private island called Castaway Cay.
I'll post some pics when I have a chance. I forgot how to get the dive readings but I did get some scenic shots. I'll post then when I get a chance after catching up at work.
So . . . . who gets it next? Please LMK and I should be able to mail it (worst case on Saturday or I may be able to ask the Mrs. to take it to the Post Office) in the next few days.
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Post by pip on Aug 20, 2018 12:52:01 GMT -8
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Post by kulprit on Aug 20, 2018 13:06:26 GMT -8
69ChevelleSS If you can get it to me by Friday. I leave for the beach Saturday morning.
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Post by 69ChevelleSS on Aug 21, 2018 7:14:17 GMT -8
69ChevelleSS If you can get it to me by Friday. I leave for the beach Saturday morning. Where would it be mailed to? I'm in NY. What about sending it to the beach address?
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Post by kulprit on Aug 21, 2018 12:51:04 GMT -8
69ChevelleSS If you can get it to me by Friday. I leave for the beach Saturday morning. Where would it be mailed to? I'm in NY. What about sending it to the beach address? PM'd
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Post by 69ChevelleSS on Aug 22, 2018 5:40:30 GMT -8
Returned the PM.
The earliest I could get the watch mailed would be tomorrow (if the wife isn't too busy) and being that I'm in NY, not sure it would get there by Friday.
I guess it's up to camrok and or pip to decide what I should do.
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Post by 69ChevelleSS on Aug 22, 2018 5:47:12 GMT -8
Ok . . . so here are the pics proving that the "big banana" was in the western Caribbean Sea.
Grand Cayman Island:
Jamaica - Montego Bay
Disney's Private Island Castaway Cay in the Bahamas
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Post by camrok on Aug 22, 2018 14:00:44 GMT -8
What great photos. @69hevelless ! I’m no longer the keeper of the watch. It would be good if it can keep moving. Is there any risk in mailing it even if it doesn’t make the beach? I’m assuming a beach delivery is off the cards.
Do what is achievable for both parties and doesn’t cost the earth, inconvenience anyone and is enjoyable.
Happy holidays to both of you- hope the watch continues its journey if it’s practical.
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