Category: How to Get Stuck with a Weird Hobby

Clock Repair, DIY, How to Get Stuck with a Weird Hobby, I broke it, Personal Woes, Uncategorized1 Comment

Sometimes I’m not as good at things as I think I’m going to be

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There’s a game called Scattegories that some of you may have played before. Each round, someone rolls a 26-sided die. The roll determines what letter is chosen, and then each person gets a few minutes to answer as many questions … Continue reading Sometimes I’m not as good at things as I think I’m going to be

American Antiques, Ansonia, Antiques, Clock Repair, Fake Antiques, How to Get Stuck with a Weird Hobby, Knock offs of antiques - are they still antiques?, Personal Woes, Uncategorized3 Comments

Knight in Kind-of Shining, Possibly Gilt, Armor

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For weeks I’ve been tracing this Ansonia clock over message boards and under private collections, through hoops of silver, brass, pewter, gold, and steel. I’m happy to report that I caught that wascally wabbit and will soon be cooking him … Continue reading Knight in Kind-of Shining, Possibly Gilt, Armor

Balance Wheels, Clock Parts, Clock Repair, Endura, Fake Antiques, How to Get Stuck with a Weird Hobby, Knock offs of antiques - are they still antiques?, Personal Woes, Uncategorized1 Comment

I’m fixing this gosh-darn clock whether you like it or not

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I think we’re long overdue for a successful clock-fixing blog post so I’m here to deliver. Well at least, I started the delivery truck and I’m backing out of the driveway. I have “SUCCESS” plugged into my GPS. It says … Continue reading I’m fixing this gosh-darn clock whether you like it or not

American Antiques, Ansonia, Antiques, Clock Parts, Clock Repair, Endura, French Antiques, German Antiques, How to Get Stuck with a Weird Hobby, Lux Clock Mfg Co2 Comments

10 Followers! Woohoo!

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You guys rock for following my blog! To celebrate this momentous occasion I decided to take pictures of some of the beautiful clocks that my dad has collected throughout his lifetime. One of the main reasons I do what I … Continue reading 10 Followers! Woohoo!