The Clock Guy Again!

[stuey]

I picked up a wall clock in a thrift store today for $30. When I got home, I discovered that it had a beautiful $370 German Franz Hermle and Son Westminster chime movement inside it!

[mazie]

Any pictures Stewey?

[stuey]

Not yet, mazie...Soon.

[mazie]

Look forward to it... And, well done with the purchase x

[stuey]

It's not an antique movement. It was made in West Germany in 1974, so I guess you'd class it as vintage maybe.

[shoota]

Tip top tick tock....

[wolf63]

Do you sell them once you are finished tarting them up or do you an Mrs have hundreds of clocks ticking away?

[stuey]

Good one, shoota:)

[Hopkirk]

What's a thrift store?

[stuey]

I keep some; sell some; give some away as presents. My collection is insignificant to some hobbyists houses I have visited...Clocks everywhere: floors, tables, walls, sideboards, etc. I never see too many wives in these houses: there's not enough room for them I guess:)

[stuey]

Hopkirk, I think you call the charity shops over there.

[Hopkirk]

Oh yes, we've got hundreds of those!

[stuey]

The largest nation-wide "chain" of them is run by the Salvation Army. I imagine it's the same in the UK.

[wolf63]

I got thrown out of the civil service on the grounds of insanity. These days I volunteer in a Specialist Oxfam book and music shop. We have a gorgeous shop.

[stuey]

Surely, wolf63, insanity is a prerequisite to be hired by the civil service:)

[shoota]

Certifired insane....

[wolf63]

Very true. I managed to get my monthly pension and lump sum at forty year old - I am a pensioner. :-)

[wolf63]

Shoots, worked for DWP - your Shotgun would have come in handy.

[stuey]

It must be nice, wolf63. I almost CHOKED on that one, shoota: did you get your Gillie Suit back from the cleaners yet?

[Elina]

It's great to have a passion stuey. Have a great day!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rNr2pBexMU

[1ozzy]

I like your style Elina, so here is another "Stuey song"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tHzcHK3uV-Y