Go to any good jewlers, they should have a selection of clocks. I picked up a clockwork clock about five years ago, it ticks, chimes, and is v good. -----Original Message----- From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Shea Anker Sent: 10 July 2009 08:52 To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [access-uk] Re: Technology Now & Then for Vips Hi, I think so too. I would love to own either a Grandfather clock or one of those old mantle clocks that tick and chime the hour. Shea ----- Original Message ----- From: <angel238@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Thursday, July 09, 2009 10:44 PM Subject: [access-uk] Re: Technology Now & Then for Vips >I loved those Baby Ben's I had one once. I love the sound of a ticking > clock in a home. It makes the home seem warmer, and gives it texture. I > think. > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Shea Anker" <svanker@xxxxxxx> > To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> > Sent: Thursday, July 09, 2009 9:24 PM > Subject: [access-uk] Re: Technology Now & Then for Vips > > >> Hi, >> I love my Braille watch. I like the fact that I can check the time while >> in public and not have everyone who is near me hear that I am doing so. >> Besides, I find the sound of most talking watches and clocks very >> annoying. In fact, I would love another Braille alarm clock. I had one >> when I was a kid.... I think it was called a Baby Ben. Wonder if they are >> still being made somewhere. >> >> Shea >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "JILLIAN GRANT" <geordiecompuser@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> >> To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> >> Sent: Thursday, July 09, 2009 10:14 AM >> Subject: [access-uk] Re: Technology Now & Then for Vips >> >> >>>I don't use my perkins much nowadays but it has its uses for things like >>> labelling cds. I know there's the dymo gun, but I like to use all the >>> contractions available to me and of course the dymo gun doesn't have >>> them >>> all. I did try with the dymo tape and adaptor but the tape used to fall >>> through no matter how tight I pulled it, so dots didn't come out very >>> well >>> for me. I use the sticky back plastic sheets and get someone to cut the >>> lines out for me then I cut the labels. I write as many words as I can >>> on >>> each line. that may be a few album titles or just 1. >>> >>> I still have my old tandy talking clock. It's 25 years old or so and I >>> guess if I put batteries in it should still work. I don't though as it >>> takes 3. quaint and dated though it may sound, I love it. I used to >>> have >>> the sharp talking calculator, the 1 with the alarm and timer and all >>> that >>> on >>> it. would love to have 1 of those again, plus the Sharp talking clock >>> and >>> the Vox talking watch, though I bet there's few of those left. They >>> were >>> so >>> fragile. >>> >>> Jill. >>> >>> ----- Original Message ----- >>> From: "Tony Sweeney" <deirton711@xxxxxxxxx> >>> To: "access-uk" <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> >>> Sent: Thursday, July 09, 2009 12:36 AM >>> Subject: [access-uk] Technology Now & Then for Vips >>> >>> >>>> Hi All, >>>> >>>> I'm intrigued with recent posts re technology on lists which have >>>> assisted >>>> us over the last while! >>>> >>>> This kind of question has , in different approaches appearred on other >>>> listts also! >>>> >>>> Trust that George is with this. >>>> >>>> The good old Perkins has stood the test of time! >>>> >>>> Great machine and it is/has beenng upgraded! >>>> >>>> Great product! >>>> >>>> Any other product or device which stands the test of time "technology >>>> related" it would bee glad to hear about! >>>> >>>> Let's not forget before! >>>> >>>> Simple and swift reply! >>>> >>>> Many thanks >>>> >>>> Tony >>>> >>>> ** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:- >>>> ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe] >>>> ** If this link doesn't work then send a message to: >>>> ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>> ** and in the Subject line type >>>> ** unsubscribe >>>> ** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the >>>> ** immediately-following link:- >>>> ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq] >>>> ** or send a message, to >>>> ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq >>>> >>> >>> ** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:- >>> ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe] >>> ** If this link doesn't work then send a message to: >>> ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>> ** and in the Subject line type >>> ** unsubscribe >>> ** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the >>> ** immediately-following link:- >>> ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq] >>> ** or send a message, to >>> ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq >>> >> >> >> ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- >> >> >> >> No virus found in this incoming message. >> Checked by AVG - www.avg.com >> Version: 8.5.387 / Virus Database: 270.13.8/2227 - Release Date: 07/09/09 >> 05:55:00 >> >> ** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:- >> ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe] >> ** If this link doesn't work then send a message to: >> ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >> ** and in the Subject line type >> ** unsubscribe >> ** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the >> ** immediately-following link:- >> ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq] >> ** or send a message, to >> ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq >> > > ** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:- > ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe] > ** If this link doesn't work then send a message to: > ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > ** and in the Subject line type > ** unsubscribe > ** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the > ** immediately-following link:- > ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq] > ** or send a message, to > ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq > ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- No virus found in this incoming message. 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