This was a gift to me from my husband when we moved into our new home.  That was 24 years ago this July.

We still live in that home and it fits perfectly in the entry way (just like the home was built for it).

Unfortunately, about a year ago I stuck the key in to open the door and wind the clock and the key broke and I couldn’t get the door open.

We’ve all had those things we needed to take care of but never got around to it.  I have carried the broken key in two cars now just in case I went by a clock place.

Today was that day.  Went to the Dentist, stopped by Einstein Brothers for a cup of coffee and a Chocolate Chip Bagel with  a smear of strawberry cream cheese (I know don’t even start).  Right next door was a King Aurthur clock store.

In case you can’t tell what this picture is, it’s the new key in the door.  At first I panicked it didn’t want to go in the key hole.  But after working with it a little bit I got it in and it opened the door.

This key, this one little simple key cost $16.45.  I just think that is way to much for something that really is not a true key.  All the keys to Grandfather clocks are the same the only difference is the design on the handle.

I was happy to be able to get the door open.  I blew out the dust, oiled it and wound it up.  The cat (Henry) had never heard the clock strike.  I wish I could have gotten a picture of his expression when it started chiming.

Hmm, I might have just wasted $16.45.  That chiming can get annoying when it starts hitting that 10:00, 11:00 and 12:00 hour……..rats, I liked the peace and quite (LOL).

P.S.  ”Happy Birthday Melba”!   Today is my Step-Mom’s birthday.  She would have been 88.