Time (Page 3): I think I kept one working watch with the battery removed, and pitched the rest when I started carrying an iPhone in 2009. Nice photos. They make me want to go listen to...

burkphoto Loc: High Point, NC

creativ simon wrote:

I will start the challenge with time pieces, way b... (show quote)

I think I kept one working watch with the battery removed, and pitched the rest when I started carrying an iPhone in 2009.

Nice photos. They make me want to go listen to Pink Floyd and Chambers Brothers records.

creativ simon Loc: Coulsdon, South London

Roadrunner wrote:

Thank you Simon and it is an interesting Challenge but unfortunately I no longer wear a watch...

I retired in May 1995 and the next day I was out with my pod digging wild garlic and he asked my for the time....11:25,, and I thought...this watch has managed my live and no I am retired and no longer care what time it is,,,so I took my watch off and threw it into the woods..Life is so much better since then lol..

Jim I remember you telling me that story, and good for you, I may have many clocks and watches but I still have no idea what time it is, I hate being ruled by the clock

creativ simon Loc: Coulsdon, South London

burkphoto wrote:

I think I kept one working watch with the battery removed, and pitched the rest when I started carrying an iPhone in 2009.

Nice photos. They make me want to go listen to Pink Floyd and Chambers Brothers records.

Thanks burkphoto, it's the mechanism of the watch and clock that I admire not the time it tells, yep Pink Floyd does it for me any time of the day or night

Roadrunner Loc: Quebec, Canada

creativ simon wrote:

Jim I remember you telling me that story, and good for you, I may have many clocks and watches but I still have no idea what time it is, I hate being ruled by the clock

Good memory, simon...lol

PAToGraphy Loc: Portland ME area

creativ simon wrote:

Amazing clock Pat, did you take the cable car ride???

No, but we did do the walk in the tunnels behind the Falls...

PAToGraphy Loc: Portland ME area

Roadrunner wrote:

Thank you Simon and it is an interesting Challenge but unfortunately I no longer wear a watch...

I retired in May 1995 and the next day I was out with my pod digging wild garlic and he asked my for the time....11:25,, and I thought...this watch has managed my live and no I am retired and no longer care what time it is,,,so I took my watch off and threw it into the woods..Life is so much better since then lol..

PAToGraphy Loc: Portland ME area

There was a "time" when every town had a City Hall or bank or building with a clock on it for all to see (and hear). The mill clock marked the sound of shift change, meal time etc.

This one still works
This one still works...

This one doesn't - but restoration is underway. It was the crowning touch to a mill complex that years ago specialized in tanning leather, making textiles etc. Many immigrants (esp. French and Irish) and their children worked in the mills.

Roadrunner Loc: Quebec, Canada

PAToGraphy wrote:

LOL Pat...

William Loc: Mississippi

my friend there is no compare>
I know a friend is not compared
the influences are strong to find
the time factor has a lot of ideas
we swapped a few of them and
it stuck on the pond between us
I don't know much but I know..
who my friends are/you/are/one

your friend Bill.......................

lhammer43 Loc: San Antonio, TX

creativ simon wrote:

I will start the challenge with time pieces, way b... (show quote)

Very nice start, Simon, and thanks for hosting what could turn out to be a challenge for all time.

I got this one from the Penn & Sword Society when I graduated from Omaha University and was Commisioned into the US Air Force. After Mom and Dee pinned on my brown bars I was awarded this cronograph.

Though it no longer keeps the correct time I still cherish it. Maybe you could fix it.

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creativ simon Loc: Coulsdon, South London

PAToGraphy wrote:

No, but we did do the walk in the tunnels behind the Falls...

creativ simon Loc: Coulsdon, South London

lhammer43 wrote:

Very nice start, Simon, and thanks for hosting what could turn out to be a challenge for all time.

I got this one from the Penn & Sword Society when I graduated from Omaha University and was Commisioned into the US Air Force. After Mom and Dee pinned on my brown bars I was awarded this cronograph.

A watch to cherish Larry and still tells the correct time twice a day 😁

creativ simon Loc: Coulsdon, South London

PAToGraphy wrote:

There was a "time" when every town had a City Hall or bank or building with a clock on it for all to see (and hear). The mill clock marked the sound of shift change, meal time etc.

Good to see your town clocks still working and also good to hear about the last one being restored, a costly exercise

creativ simon Loc: Coulsdon, South London

William wrote:

my friend there is no compare>
I know a friend is not compared
the influences are strong to find
the time factor has a lot of ideas
we swapped a few of them and
it stuck on the pond between us
I don't know much but I know..
who my friends are/you/are/one

your friend Bill.......................

Yes my friend we have spent much time together over the years and will do in the future as well

judy juul Loc: Cheshire, Ct.

I also have a collection from yesterday year...

This one over 100 yrs! My Grand Dad's ..doesn't work any more!
This one over 100 yrs! My Grand Dad's ..doesn't w...

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A collection of Grandfather, my dad and my mother!

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Contrast-today's marvel!
Contrast-today's marvel!...

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