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Not a lot of people know I am a survivor of a physician induced heart attack. It had nothing to do with my physical health but it did spur me on to advocate healthier lifestyles for all. Imagine the impact if we reduce death and disability from cardiovascular diseases and stroke by 20% by 2020!

I’m joining the American Heart Association’s Heart Walk to promote physical activity to build healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke. Please support me in helping to reach this lifesaving goal by giving a donation today!

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Thanks in advance for your support.…

SkyFall is making it’s television premiere and you are all invited to watch it. I received the following letter from the good folks at EPIX.

Hi David,

To celebrate the upcoming premiere of Skyfall on EPIX, we are hosting our very own Bond marathon From EPIX With Love beginning on Friday, August 9th at 8pm ET and continuing up to the television premiere of Skyfall on August 11th at 8pm ET. The marathon will include all of your favorite 007 movies, the EPIX Original documentary “Everything or Nothing: The Untold Story of 007,” as well as behind-the-scenes clips, trailers, extras, and more.…

Since I was a kid, I have always dreamed of being James Bond. When my friends and I had water gun fights I was the kid wearing my dads old suit coat with the water pistol tucked safely under my armpit like I had seen Bond do during the TNT Bondathon weekend.

As I got older, I read all the original Ian Fleming novels, watched the movies religiously and started quoting the movies in every instance I could make fit; “shocking…positively shocking” from Goldfinger was my favourite. When I was in university I started going to various forums and websites that reported news about the the newest Bond film which at the time was Casino Royale.…

Steve

It was 3pm and i was at work when the phone rang. It was my oldest son. “Dad, my buddies and I are going out tonight to pick out our tuxedos for prom. What should I get?”

I simply told my son to take Casino Royale off the shelf and watch the poker scene toward the end of the movie. After he watched Bond in action he was still hesitant, but I was able to convince him that the traditional black tuxedo was the way to go.

Almost all his friends chose white of a flashy color, but I think you’ll agree he looks pretty sharp.…

Alex

Three measures of Gordon’s, one of vodka, half a measure of Kina Lillet.

Shake it very well until it’s ice-cold, then add a large thin slice of lemon peel.

There you go, The Vesper.

Put on my black suits, strip tie, ST DuPont cufflinks and white long sleeve shirt.

Headed down to City Space Bar located at Swissotel The Stamford.

Sat in front of the window to enjoy the city view, ordered The Vesper and made a song request “Skyfall by Adele”.

The drink finally arrived.

Could smell the strong Gin’s scent.

Took a sip and savoured the drink.

Bitter after taste.…

I want to thank everyone for their patience while we gear up for more Bond Experiences. There are some exciting things on the horizon including a filming with HGTV, exclusive video reviews, and a special adventure with other Bond fans!

We have, like so many marathon runners, taken a slight break to catch our breath but when we start up again there will be no stopping us.

in the meantime, keep the conversations going! Remember, this is YOUR site!…

Ed Maggiani

Yes, you read that correctly…THE original, screen-worn Breitling Top Time Geiger counter watch worn by Sean Connery in “Thunderball” has surfaced!!!!!! I’ll let my good friend, Brian Vinciguerra, tell you the story of how he was instrumental in this discovery. I am privileged to have been marginally connected to this AMAZING find. I also want to thank Pete Harrison of ABSOLUTELY JAMES BOND Forum for his assistance. —Ed Maggiani

As some might remember, I had posted a thread about recreating the Geiger counter watch from Thunderball. Have no fear, this is going to be a reality…and sooner rather then later.…

Chris

A little bit of London’s Red Carpet Magic made its way up to the Midlands on Thursday 25 October when a Regional Premier for Skyfall took place at the Odeon Cinema in Nuneaton.

Johnsons Jewellers of Nuneaton arranged the black-tie event to raise money for The Mary Ann Evans Hospice which works in the town to provide day care, hospice at home services lymphodema care and bereavement support.

Bond fans hungry to see the film a day before its general release had two ticket options to choose from – a Gold Ticket which included a meal at Frankie and Bennies and a Silver Ticket which was just for the showing of the movie.…

TJ

Richard Chopping

I actually knew Richard ‘Dickie’ Chopping growing up as he was a close family friend along with his partner and renowned artist Denis Wirth-Miller who lived in Essex, England. I grew up in Hampshire and we we holidayed a few times with them in France.

Both were bon vivants, Denis a renowned artist in his own right but lived somewhat in the shadow of his great friend Francis Baco. He was the one who suggested a hole in a piece of wood with a card underneath reminiscent of a private club for the cover of ‘For Your Eyes Only’.…

Dave

I owed my brother greatly. He had helped in more than one assignment and always off the books. When our schedules permitted I arranged a dinner for my “off the book” agent.

Arriving at the Del Frisco’s steakhouse in Las Vegas we sat at the bar and enjoyed a cocktail (vodka martini’s with blue cheese stuffed olives.)

While waiting for our strip steaks and wine, we noticed a very interesting table near the front.

It was a James Bond table.

The James Bond table was a simple yet elegant table. We inquired what made it so special and after a few seconds the table “Blossomed” and the James Bond theme music began playing.…