08-21-2015, 09:17 AM
Clear blue sky, bright sun, so far, a "perfect" day. . . . . . and I will probably spend it indoors, working on "details" for my Destroyer model.
Got an "old friend" working again. Back in the days when S&H Green stamps were redeemed for cash ( before they came to be redeemed for "product" ), my Grandmother used the cash to purchase a "striking clock", which came to be a part of my childhood. That clock has been overhauled, new bushings, a cleaning, oiling, and now, working as it used to. The deep tone of the "bell", and the steady "tick / tock" brings back old, and pleasant memories, well worth the The $357.00 overhaul price, for all those memories.
The "minute hand" was broken, many years back. I asked that it be left as is, because I intend on building a new one, using the hour hand as a pattern.
I can't remember how long it goes before the next winding, the "Ship's Bell Clock" is eight days. It would be nice if they both could be wound on the same days.
The ship's bell clock just struck "Four bells" ( 10:00 AM ) . . . repeats the cycle 1-8 bells every four hours, odd number on the half hour, even number on the hour
Got ten out of the old clock ( 10:00 AM ).. does only one on the half hours .
Some of you might be familiar with the following.... " Captain, the officer of the deck sends his respects, and reports the hour of noon. All chronometers have been wound and compared. Request permission to strike eight bells"
Got an "old friend" working again. Back in the days when S&H Green stamps were redeemed for cash ( before they came to be redeemed for "product" ), my Grandmother used the cash to purchase a "striking clock", which came to be a part of my childhood. That clock has been overhauled, new bushings, a cleaning, oiling, and now, working as it used to. The deep tone of the "bell", and the steady "tick / tock" brings back old, and pleasant memories, well worth the The $357.00 overhaul price, for all those memories.
The "minute hand" was broken, many years back. I asked that it be left as is, because I intend on building a new one, using the hour hand as a pattern.
I can't remember how long it goes before the next winding, the "Ship's Bell Clock" is eight days. It would be nice if they both could be wound on the same days.
The ship's bell clock just struck "Four bells" ( 10:00 AM ) . . . repeats the cycle 1-8 bells every four hours, odd number on the half hour, even number on the hour
Got ten out of the old clock ( 10:00 AM ).. does only one on the half hours .
Some of you might be familiar with the following.... " Captain, the officer of the deck sends his respects, and reports the hour of noon. All chronometers have been wound and compared. Request permission to strike eight bells"
We always learn far more from our own mistakes, than we will ever learn from another's advice.
The greatest place to live life, is on the sharp leading edge of a learning curve.
Lead me not into temptation.....I can find it myself!
The greatest place to live life, is on the sharp leading edge of a learning curve.
Lead me not into temptation.....I can find it myself!