Saturday, June 4, 2011

Three Orange Clocks

I am rather fond of my vintage orange clocks. I have shown you this first one, below, before. I have had it since I was maybe twelve years old. I remember that Daddy built a special little corner shelf up high above my top bunk of the bunk bed Lori and I shared, and I had my little alarm clock sitting up there on it so that I could reach it from bed. I wonder what the people thought who moved in after we left about this odd little shelf up high all by itself in a corner?
Sadly, my favorite sweet little clock quit working LONG ago. I have also had this orange Big Ben for many, many years. He doesn't work either - and he is missing all three of the little screws on his back. But he's orange, and he's cute:

So, can you EVEN blame me for completely falling in love with this little cutie that I purchased on eBay??
Not only does it work - but it's in perfect condition, and it even came with the original box and instructions! Score!
And it might just be the cutest of all three.
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6 comments:

  1. 1950s Atomic Ranch HouseJune 4, 2011 at 6:48 AM

    I've been noticing more and more 70's things on eBay, and they always make me think of you girls!

    You have also taught me to appreciate this era. I grew up around this time, but it took me a long time to appreciate the things I used to have. :)

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  2. Heidi AnnJune 4, 2011 at 7:08 AM

    That's nice to know - thank you!

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  3. Tina DawnJune 4, 2011 at 7:29 AM

    I love your first old clock, and remembering how Daddy made things for us. I love the story of your shelf and don't remember it at all. I admire you for still hanging on to it although it doesn't work. There is nothing sadder than a clock without its tick tock. Love T

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  4. Jennifer DJune 4, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    It is the cutest one! Lucky girl.

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  5. dual chime clocksJune 6, 2011 at 7:27 PM

    Nice to know that you still kept the clock that your father gave you years ago. Cute little red clock as well.

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  6. GardenOfDaisiesJune 11, 2011 at 7:57 PM

    I used to have a lime green alarm clock just like the one in your last picture!

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