Back when I was home over the New Year, my mom gifted me with a treasured family heirloom. It's an antique anniversary clock that belonged to her Grandmother. All my life, for every move, the clock went with us. Sadly though, I can never remember the clock having worked. So, when I brought it home, it was with the intent to see if I could get it fixed. I even managed to get it home in one piece, thanks to Mom's packaging efforts.
I happen to live in a neighborhood that has a family owned clock shop, that's been in business since the 1940's. I took it to them, and they assured me they could get it up and running again. I handed it over to them, and they had it for about 6 months (they have quite a backlog). Finally, about a month ago, the shop called to tell me it was ready. I ran down to the shop, and got a quick lesson in proper care of anniversary clocks, then brought it home.
The great news is that the clock runs! And it's beautiful! As a time keeper however, it's still a bit of a bust. Last I looked, it was 4 or 5 hours ahead of time. But it runs! And it's beautiful! And it fits right in with my heirloom dresser and family photos. I love it!
I happen to live in a neighborhood that has a family owned clock shop, that's been in business since the 1940's. I took it to them, and they assured me they could get it up and running again. I handed it over to them, and they had it for about 6 months (they have quite a backlog). Finally, about a month ago, the shop called to tell me it was ready. I ran down to the shop, and got a quick lesson in proper care of anniversary clocks, then brought it home.
The great news is that the clock runs! And it's beautiful! As a time keeper however, it's still a bit of a bust. Last I looked, it was 4 or 5 hours ahead of time. But it runs! And it's beautiful! And it fits right in with my heirloom dresser and family photos. I love it!
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