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Grandfather Clocks Bring a Sense of Awe…Theyre So TallMike Yeager Standing tall and big are the stately grandfather clocks. They are huge, immense beings with personalities of their own, and do they tell time. Boy oh boy - do they tell time. They also go ding dong a lot. At least the antique grand father clocks would. One has to realize that grandfather clocks are less about time than they are about other things. What are those other things, one might wonder Grandfather clocks are about making a statement of style. Well, at least if it is going to occupy half the wall space in ones living room. A Grand father clock neednt always be bought, one can also build them. You read right - One can also build them. Grandfather clock plans are available to anybody whos interested in building one. If that is too intimidating one could get access to grandfather clock kits as well. Isnt that making life easy! Making grand father clocks isnt always a choice of someone who’s oriented toward building something. Some people simply enjoy shopping for a grand father clock. Howard Miller is the worlds largest company selling such specialty pieces. Ask anyone about Howard Miller grandfather clocks. Whether it is about time, investment or style, grand father clocks are always just that, Grand!
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Boy oh boy - do they tell time. They also go ding dong a lot. At least the antique grand father clocks would. One has to realize that grandfather clocks are less about time than they are about other things. ![]() |
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