Very well. Glad you made it.  (n/t)

Glad you landed safely! - as far as air travel..
Pfffft! - any sane sentient knows that rail is the civilized way to go.. (biased? Moi? Bien Sur!)

Re: Pfffft! - any sane sentient knows that rail is the civilized way to go..
I've got to say, I did enjoy my ~ 1-½ hour trip on the immensely. Great scenery, smooth ride, oodles of legroom.. and a full bar as well! Yup, I see your point perfectly!

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(biased? Moi? Bien Sur!)

You should have wore your Mondaine! Mon Dieu! (n/t)

What makes you think I didn't?
You don't seriously think I brought only one watch?

Wearing a Sweiss RR watch on a Swiss train? = (n/t)

A confession. I did NOT bring the Mondaine.
I was about halfway to the airport when I realized that it would have been the obvious choice. I seriously thought about going back to get it, but didn't want to chance missing my flight for something that would have been so hard to explain to the non-WIS in me life.

Of course, in the end, it wouldn't have mattered since my flight was cancelled anyway!

Ah well. Next trip.

Glad you made it Bro Ricky!!! Looks like that pint was much needed!!!
Hope to see more of your journey!!! That Longines is

Bro. Dano! 'twas.

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Hope to see more ofyour journey!!!

I'll do me best.. just don't expect Chris Moy level photos.

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That Longines is

You think thats , you ought to see it in person!

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Great pics!  (n/t)

Re: the pilot aborted the first landing attempt because there was a plane still taxiing on our runway.
Yikes bro! THAT is some scary stuff. I also feel your pain about the lack of sleep; I can't sleep sitting up for crap's sake either.

Now that the hellish travel is over, I'm a little envious. There isn't much I enjoy more than getting to know new places. Can't wait for more photos.

Re: Yikes bro! THAT is some scary stuff.
Well, the pilot didn't make it sound like a big deal. The plane in question had landed just before us, and was being pokey about clearing the runway, 'bout the size of it.

But, yeah. That's the first time in godnose how many flights that I've ever had 'em abort a landing. It definitely got my attention!

Thks for the pic Ricky. Does anyone know if that Longines has the original Weems dial or is it an Hour Angle?
A vintage watch collector tried to explain the difference to me at a NYC GTG some months ago but I forget. The vintage originals are very sweet but so tiny they're almost unwearable.

Isn't it a Longines Lindberg? (n/t)

The one Ricky posted is an Hour Angle aka Lindberg. Weems refers to the bezel system >
You have to push the tiny button at 4 to rotate the bezel. The original Weems design did not have the navigation related numbers on the dial & bezel, it was a plain 60 min bezel.

Not original Weems.. JP nailed it, 'tis the Lindbergh.
Or, checking the web site, Lindbergh Hour Angle is the official description it seems. So you're right too.

The other Longines Lindbergh, the Atlantic Voyage Chronograph, is a stunner a well.

Great pics! Looking forward too more. (n/t)

Glad you're having a good time- check out the pizza across the street and to the left of your hotel.
Looking forward to the phototour.

That'd be the Bella Vita?
Alas, I missed it.

Fribourg has a large and thriving Mediterranean community, and they're not ones to leave their cuisine behind. So that's what I've been concentrating on.. felafel, kebabs, panini, that sort of thing. Excellent fare!

But, hey, Perhaps I'll hit the Bella Vita for lunch on the way out..

But wait! Do you know..



..the Hotel du Faucon? If so, do tell!



-Ricky

I was checking out the neighborhood on Google maps. (n/t)

Have a great time sir And i'm for that Murphy's  (n/t)

I had just the one, then switched to Cardinal lager. Mmmmmmm!  (n/t)

, Ricky! (n/t)

Thanks for checking in Ricky Have a great time in good old Switzerland  (n/t)

Boss! I will (and am! ) (n/t)

Cheers Ricky! Hope you will have a Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr8 time in Europe! (n/t)

Go Ricky-Lee! Enjoy yourself on your European trip...
... And have a few pints for us as well

Don't forget to get yourself a Swiss 'souvenir' whilst you're there; you'll regret it otherwise

Best wishes on your travels Mate