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STOP PRESS!! I've just had an urgent from Tony Stark, it seems he deployed a drone suit to assist @Albert1434 as he was being attacked by a Hulk doppelgänger!!

Neither of my friends, Ironman or Hulk were involved. Where did you get the imposters!

Nope, My friends didn't get involved, they used imposters 😠 😠

I think you would be disappointed with Lilienthal Berlin. If you want a good value automatic with reliable service I would suggest Tag-Heuer, Omega or Hamilton unless you can afford the higher echelons of Rolex and the like. I'd recommend the Khaki Field Titanium Automatic range, I'm sure you would find something you would be happy with among them. I would also recommend buying an automatic watch winder if you buy an automatic, it will help to keep it working so that it doesn't seize up if left inactive for long periods of time.

Welcome to the quality of Citizen Eco-Drive, I know you will be happy with your watch. You may even be tempted to buy another. I have my titanium and two chronographs. They look just as good as my Tag Heuer and my Hamilton, and they are more accurate timekeepers.

I'm more than sure you will be happy with it. All you need to do to keep it accurate is to keep it charged which is easy, it will rarely need to have the time changed, they are very accurate watches. It will charge in any light, natural or artificial, the stronger the light the better it will charge. To keep it charged when not wearing it just keep it in the open box facing the strongest light source available and you will never have a problem with it. A full charge will last for months so you should have no need to worry. If you have any problems with it, which I very much doubt, let me know and I'll help you resolve it. My Eco-Drives have been going well for years and the only time I've needed to alter the time has been at the start and end of British Summer Time.

Hey, nice watch, nice choice. It's a newer version of the Eco-Drive Titanium that I have, mine has a grey face. That works out to about £232! It's £320 in most jewellers here in the UK, so well done with your canny shopping skills.

We just like keeping you on your toes, lol.

How are you and Steve and did you enjoy your company and spoil them with your cooking.

No problem, I'm happy to help.

I messaged him the other day, he is spending time catching up with tasks at home and doing some editing. He will probably be back online soon.

What! With feet that size! Are you trying to induce an earthquake by having hobbit size feet slamming down!

Just to update everyone, there is some news regarding the story Goldstein, Johnson & Cole. @raven1 and I have been working on the original story to improve the reader experience by editing. We have been working hard and are almost complete. The story has undergone extensive editing to correct grammar, punctuation and continuity. The storyline and the plot have not been altered, although it is fair to say that some areas of the story have been expanded to give better detail and fill the occasional gap that previously existed. If I can post the current edit as a new story, I will do so. If it is not possible, or allowed, I will update the original posting. I will announce when it is ready and how it will posted. This should be within the next week or two, possibly sooner.

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One to add to the reading list

Hmmm, is there a glitch on the site? Or is the double posting due to an onset of dementia on @wildone's part, lol.

Voted and I will try to have an entry ready.

An interesting question and judging by the answers so far, the answer is different for most writers. For me, it's the middle part of the story that is most difficult to write. You know, those chapters in between the first and the last. I look at a story the same as a journey, I know where I'm starting from and I know where I'm going to end up. The decision is which way do I go? Do I go the most direct route? It is the shortest and often the least interesting journey. Do I go the pretty way? You know, the route that is full of hearts and flowers and very predictable. Or do I go the interesting way? That route often raises questions in my mind even when the answer is not so nice. But it keeps my interest and often takes me on a roundabout journey, it gives me something to think about and draws me in. I usually go the interesting way, or a version of it anyway as the journey I take often has elements of all three routes. That is why I find the chapters in between the most difficult to write.

I understand as sometimes it can be a fiddly job. I'm used to doing it and other minor alterations and repairs as it was part of my job before becoming a consultant. I still have all the 'tools of the trade' and often teach others as part of the consultancy. High-end watches and jewellery were my specialities in the trade.

If I lived locally I'd do it for you for free. Have you thought about buying the right tools and doing it yourself? It could work out cheaper.

No, Gary is just showing what good taste he has in watches.

An excellent choice of watch. I have several different eco-drives and recommend them. They are as good as Rolex, Breitling, Omega and other top-end expensive watches and probably more accurate timekeepers on average.

I see that you and Steve are ready for Superbowl Sunday, I hope you both have a good day and see the results you want.