tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6892358786681938797.post1432253887620960257..comments2024-03-05T11:10:29.953-05:00Comments on My Ancestors and Me: Our House Was Never SilentNancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12136584654825212359noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6892358786681938797.post-59867283505919752212012-09-23T02:32:18.576-04:002012-09-23T02:32:18.576-04:00Clocks are always an asset in every household. It ...Clocks are always an asset in every household. It tells time, pose as a reminder and keeps us on the go. It is essential in our everyday lives. jasminehttp://www.uhrwelt.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6892358786681938797.post-43412190861117271542012-09-13T17:09:42.751-04:002012-09-13T17:09:42.751-04:00I always remember the clock growing up too...chimi...I always remember the clock growing up too...chiming and ticking when it was due to. A comforting sound. And I agree that time seems to be speeding up as well. (This is Tasha, btw).Natasha and Jessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16454014270247663146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6892358786681938797.post-78478673164389218962012-09-04T07:59:05.695-04:002012-09-04T07:59:05.695-04:00That's a lot of timepieces to have in one hous...That's a lot of timepieces to have in one house! Lovely post, Nancy :-) My grandparents had two Swiss cuckoo clocks in their kitchen. I used to pester my granddad to push the hands forward while I stood on a chair to see the birdie popping out :-) Jo Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6892358786681938797.post-1303615582836012662012-09-03T22:10:56.093-04:002012-09-03T22:10:56.093-04:00The house of a hundred clocks sounds like a tale f...The house of a hundred clocks sounds like a tale from a children's story book. I wish there was a watch and clock repair shop where I live as I have several antiques that I'd liked fixed. I've heard that schools of horology are now disappearing. <br /><br />Years ago I played in an orchestra and sat next to a musician who had a cheap pocket watch. In quiet music, his ticking watch was so audible, I became convinced that the regular ticks were influencing the conductor's beats and choice of tempo!Mike Brubakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13065245846262417519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6892358786681938797.post-57405538143488628452012-09-03T00:51:59.123-04:002012-09-03T00:51:59.123-04:00Ah, well, my attitude toward time changes over tim...Ah, well, my attitude toward time changes over time. Thanks for coming to visit and leaving a comment.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12136584654825212359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6892358786681938797.post-22081648229444413602012-09-03T00:51:18.430-04:002012-09-03T00:51:18.430-04:00Christine, I haven't worn a wristwatch for age...Christine, I haven't worn a wristwatch for ages. For many years I went around wondering what time it was. I tried a small, portable clock in the car but it quit and for a while I carried a wristwatch in my purse but kept forgetting to wind it. When I got my cellphone, all my watch problems were solved. But I agree it is sad that people don't wear watches anymore. I suppose lots of people felt the same way when the style went away from pocket watches and changed to wristwatches. Thanks for reading and leaving a comment.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12136584654825212359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6892358786681938797.post-64363041595829706222012-09-03T00:48:46.816-04:002012-09-03T00:48:46.816-04:00I think there's a comfort to a ticking clock a...I think there's a comfort to a ticking clock and a particularly friendly feel to one that chimes. Thanks for visiting and leaving a comment, Dee.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12136584654825212359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6892358786681938797.post-24878004364440067962012-09-03T00:46:43.313-04:002012-09-03T00:46:43.313-04:00You're right! Thanks for coming to visit.You're right! Thanks for coming to visit.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12136584654825212359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6892358786681938797.post-17111522838233519102012-09-03T00:46:10.179-04:002012-09-03T00:46:10.179-04:00I had forgotten about changing the clocks for Dayl...I had forgotten about changing the clocks for Daylight Savings Time. I can't remember what my father did with the clocks he was repairing. He probably just left those and changed the ones that we used. Thanks for visiting and leaving a comment.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12136584654825212359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6892358786681938797.post-39037468438234481792012-09-03T00:44:58.625-04:002012-09-03T00:44:58.625-04:00I'm not usually a themer, but yes, when I saw ...I'm not usually a themer, but yes, when I saw the prompt, I couldn't resist. Thanks for your kind words, Sue.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12136584654825212359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6892358786681938797.post-21758813203322579312012-09-03T00:32:41.441-04:002012-09-03T00:32:41.441-04:00Fragrances do the same for me, too.Fragrances do the same for me, too.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12136584654825212359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6892358786681938797.post-63705713805860432052012-09-02T23:52:57.521-04:002012-09-02T23:52:57.521-04:00Well, I wish we'd had the foresight to make mo...Well, I wish we'd had the foresight to make more photos! I think I have all of two of Dad's watch repair stuff.<br /><br />Good luck finding someone who works on wind-up clocks these days! With our throwaway society....Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12136584654825212359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6892358786681938797.post-38284627722021233992012-09-02T23:51:34.110-04:002012-09-02T23:51:34.110-04:00You don't use a cell phone to check the time, ...You don't use a cell phone to check the time, then? Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12136584654825212359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6892358786681938797.post-80312908838838420682012-09-02T23:50:43.638-04:002012-09-02T23:50:43.638-04:00I can hear a clock ticking when I sat at my comput...I can hear a clock ticking when I sat at my computer. Otherwise, the dehumidifier and refrigerator have to be off to hear the other clocks we have in our home.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12136584654825212359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6892358786681938797.post-54264497702822119282012-09-02T23:49:46.486-04:002012-09-02T23:49:46.486-04:00The only problem with repairing your Accutron migh...The only problem with repairing your Accutron might be finding someone who actually works on non-electronic clocks. I don't know if there are many of those repairmen around these days.<br /><br />It's strange, but I don't remember many chiming clocks. I think it wasn't until I was in my teens that we began having many clocks that chime. My father built grandmother clocks and then the chiming began.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12136584654825212359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6892358786681938797.post-27171289069050995722012-09-02T23:47:20.764-04:002012-09-02T23:47:20.764-04:00Yes, I've found that not being a servant of ti...Yes, I've found that not being a servant of time sometimes works and sometimes not. Not when there are appts. for the dentist, optometrist, etc. Works when I have the day to myself. Thanks for visiting.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12136584654825212359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6892358786681938797.post-58956070573229048502012-09-02T23:45:47.503-04:002012-09-02T23:45:47.503-04:00Both sounds and fragrances do it for me, as well a...Both sounds and fragrances do it for me, as well as visuals, of course. Thanks for visiting and leaving a comment, Brenn.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12136584654825212359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6892358786681938797.post-21811886902673330302012-09-02T21:10:41.410-04:002012-09-02T21:10:41.410-04:00I was at a dinner party last night and looked arou...I was at a dinner party last night and looked around the table to see how many people were wearing wristwatches. Only one.<br />I think it's sort of sad.Christine H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09786732494496282743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6892358786681938797.post-10843009988395242772012-09-02T12:02:18.843-04:002012-09-02T12:02:18.843-04:00Nancy, I have always been more "Falstaff-ian...Nancy, I have always been more "Falstaff-ian" in regards to time, but I loved your telling of the story -- a careful weaving of times,places and people --- then and now. Lovely.Joanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07948553013206247354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6892358786681938797.post-61444358154636512772012-09-02T09:31:46.129-04:002012-09-02T09:31:46.129-04:00My home is never silent either. Not sure where I ...My home is never silent either. Not sure where I got my love for keywound and chiming clocks, because I don't recall having any in my childhood home.<br /><br />Great post, Nancy. It would have been neat to hear those clocks all at the same time.<br /><br />Dee @ Shakin' the Family TreeDeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10963956577797121886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6892358786681938797.post-27809361189554872412012-09-01T22:24:05.533-04:002012-09-01T22:24:05.533-04:00A very fun post, and if not for time, and clocks, ...A very fun post, and if not for time, and clocks, and living, there would never be memories like these!21 Witshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00071361755673253230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6892358786681938797.post-36127250025145970162012-09-01T15:33:27.932-04:002012-09-01T15:33:27.932-04:00I enjoyed this post, Nancy. My uncle was also a c...I enjoyed this post, Nancy. My uncle was also a clock lover; he collected them and his house was constantly chiming. I remember asking my aunt years later how long it took them when the time changed twice/year to go around and change all the clocks. She told me they long ago gave up on doing that and just had to remember when the clocks were all 1 hour off! Great post.Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09970548713593980384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6892358786681938797.post-32974445128858523832012-09-01T13:37:01.975-04:002012-09-01T13:37:01.975-04:00I can see why this week's prompt of a clock st...I can see why this week's prompt of a clock struck such a chord with you and brought back memories of your father and your childhood. You paint a very vivid picture of what it was like to live in the house. ScotSuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01412874349376253984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6892358786681938797.post-15331548374985277272012-09-01T13:28:28.489-04:002012-09-01T13:28:28.489-04:00How lovely. Your post reminded me of how senses ot...How lovely. Your post reminded me of how senses other than sight bring us back - for me it is the unmistakable smell of the interior of my great grandmother's china cabinet or the smell of my grandfather's pipe. Thank you for reminding me of the importance of those memories!Kathy Harthttp://kathysearch.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6892358786681938797.post-85661511790430968222012-09-01T12:49:54.793-04:002012-09-01T12:49:54.793-04:00Your post reads like the gentle and comforting tic...Your post reads like the gentle and comforting ticking of so many clocks. I enjoyed reading about the constant timekeepers. I remember ours from my childhood: a yellow kitchen clock with a slightly melted 4, 5, and 6 from being too close to the stove, I guess. But it kept working!Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17863357756727783017noreply@blogger.com