MYSTERY OBJECTS

[Stanley]

I know you have that's why I said you'd like it. The last one was a bummer, nobody could have got it.....

[Gloria]

Is it for working wool/ peg rugs?

[Stanley]

Yes Gloria. Now set us a proper object!

[Stanley]

What is it?

[PanBiker]

Either a starting handle for some kind of engine or a wheel nut wrench.

If for the latter, the loop in the round bar would allow the use of a tommy bar for more leverage if required.

[Big Kev]

Fancy clock winding key?

[chinatyke]

I know!

[Stanley]

Sorry, but I think China got it the last time. Tell them what it is Graham!

[chinatyke]

I've almost forgotten, it was 59 years ago since I worked at Swindle and Bowker for 3.75 groats an hour! It's a winding handle that fits in a ledger spline for opening the pages. Was it Kalamazoo who made the ledgers?

[Stanley]

Dead right Graham. Yes I think they were Kalamazoo. I still have one.....
Nest one?

[Stanley]

What is it and.... Can you tell me what's special about this object and where I got it from?

[Gloria]

Is it from an old shoe shop for measuring feet?

[Stanley]

Yes but there's a bit more to it than that Gloria. Tell me more, you've seen it before so it's a memory test.

[Gloria]

I really don’t think I’ve seen it before.

[Stanley]

You're quite right Gloria, it's for measuring feet. This one came out of the old Co-op in Barlick and is different because as well as having inches and child sizes it has clog sizes as well.
Next one for shaving?

[Stanley]

What is it and why is it special?

[Stanley]

Not a word on this one. If there is no movement by dinnertime I shall consider a clue..... It is a really really interesting plant!!

[Cathy]

Is it a Giant Seaweed?
I’m sure I can see a scary face in there.

[Stanley]

No Cathy, a desert plant.

[Cathy]

Telling me where, was an invitation Stanley.
I googled it. Welwitschia mirabilis, a drought resistant and unique miracle plant found in the Namib desert. They can live up to 1500 years old.
National plant of Namibia.
Mirabilis means “marvellous “.

[Stanley]

Bugger.... You went straight to it Cathy. Quite right, see THIS fascinating description.
Er.... how about setting the next one?

[Cathy]

Sorry , nothing in the pot

[Stanley]

What is this?

[chinatyke]

A hole. They come in all sizes. Bring a big truck if you need a big hole though most will fit inside a family car.

Writing that reminded me of when one-of-my-wives put her Volvo in for an MOT and it needed the engine mounts replacing. They were duly ordered from a place in Rochdale and a mate said she would give her a lift to collect them. When she arrive she went up to the counter and declared that she had come to collect the Volvo engine mounts but her friend only had a small car. The shop assistant couldn't contain herself. "What has that got to do with it?" she asked.
"Well, I'm worried I won't be able to fit them inside her car" replied Cathy.
The assistant burst out laughing and said "I love people like you!" and threw her a small plastic bag containing the 4 rubber mounting bushes.

[Stanley]

Sorry, no, it isn't a hole.