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The Retired Guy Visits Rolex In Switzerland
March 15 2019
The Retired Guy Visits Rolex In Switzerland

Several years before my retirement, a select number of Rolex dealers, myself included, were invited to tour the Rolex factory...

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The Adventures Of The Retired Guy - Pt. 4
February 22 2019
The Adventures Of The Retired Guy - Pt. 4

This was not an old man's game, but Larry and I agreed that the experience was unlike anything either of...

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The Adventures Of The Retired Guy - Pt. 3
February 15 2019
The Adventures Of The Retired Guy - Pt. 3

They lead us on some fairly easy riding, given that it was our first day. Yet, riding through the Sierra...

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The Adventures Of The Retired Guy - Pt. 2
February 08 2019
The Adventures Of The Retired Guy - Pt. 2

I do not do well as a passenger in a vehicle, being somewhat prone to motion sickness. I had no...

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The Adventures Of The Retired Guy - Pt. 1
February 01 2019
The Adventures Of The Retired Guy - Pt. 1

Well, life has a funny way of intruding upon one's best-laid plans. And with four sons at home and a...

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demystifying gold
April 15 2018
Demystifying Gold

But think for a moment about the scrap value of your car vs its showroom sticker price. A dramatic difference!...

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What Do Boomers Do With Their Jewellery?
February 15 2018
What Do Boomers Do With Their Jewellery?

In particular, diamonds over one carat or larger, and natural coloured gems like rubies, sapphires, and emeralds, may also have substantial dollars hidden within. The...

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May We Introduce...
January 15 2018
May We Introduce...

Today, boomers comprise about 20% of the North American population. I believe that we can take credit for one of...

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