Another New Person Here

Hello from KY and a bit about myself. I have to admit that over the years most of my disposable cash went to photography and the shooting sports. Because of that my collection of watches is pitiful compared to many here… a few Seiko watches, a Krieger automatic chronograph/chronometer and a recently purchased Planet Ocean. I prefer chronographs so all are those with one exception. I surprised myself when I recently bought the PO because it isn’t a chronograph. I plan on rectifying that later this year or early next with another Omega when I recoup from the PO purchase. Also, sometime I want to do a review of that Krieger I have. That company started out producing some nice watches (IMO) back in the late 80s, early 90s and then starting producing some off the wall, just plain ugly (again in IMO) watches.

One other watch I have is an old Elgin pocket watch that belonged to my grandfather and that watch was “born” in 1928… it still works but is a poor time keeper due partly to the fact that in almost 100 years it has never been serviced. It’s not worth much but is special to me. Grandfather died the year before I was born. As a kid of around 5 yrs. I’d unscrew the back and what I saw inside fascinated me. Thankfully I never touched anything though and to this day from time to time I take the back off and become fascinated all over again. I’m thinking of sending it off for service even though I’d probably spend more than it’s worth.

I tend to get diarrhea of the mouth and this intro is proof! Sorry it’s longer the most.

Hi Les, what shooting are you into?

I shoot IDPA, rated expert but sadly just can't seem to make up those couple of seconds for master. I'm also the match director for a local steel challenge type match... not SCSA affliated but use 99% of their rules.

A friend borrowed my tripod so it'll be awhile before that review but I promise plenty of images.

Welcome!!

My photography was very specialized. I "shot" only Blues Musicians with some success and recognition. My photos appeared in numerous Blues publications both here in the states and Europe, on album covers and promo work for various record labels. I got spoiled getting front row seats all the time! I never had the guts to go full pro and I'm now retired from my "real" job and pretty much (not completely) gotten out of photography except for odd jobs here and there, a few weddings (a lot of work and more like a job) and photos for my own pleasure. Never did any product photos so don't expect much when I review something here. Anyway, here's a couple of my Blues favorites.

I will gladly help satisfy the local nerds about that pocket watch along with photos! That is when my friend returns my tripod to me.

Welcome, I'm new too.

Welcome Les and Philips!!