MYSTERY OBJECTS
- Stanley
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Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
I know you have that's why I said you'd like it. The last one was a bummer, nobody could have got it.....
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Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Is it for working wool/ peg rugs?
Gloria
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Now an Honorary Chief Engineer who'd be dangerous with a brain!!!
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Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Yes Gloria. Now set us a proper object!
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Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
What is it?
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Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
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.
If for the latter, the loop in the round bar would allow the use of a tommy bar for more leverage if required.
Ian
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
I know!
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- Stanley
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Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Sorry, but I think China got it the last time. Tell them what it is Graham!
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Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
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?
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Dead right Graham. Yes I think they were Kalamazoo. I still have one.....
Nest one?
Nest one?
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Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
What is it and.... Can you tell me what's special about this object and where I got it from?
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Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Is it from an old shoe shop for measuring feet?
Gloria
Now an Honorary Chief Engineer who'd be dangerous with a brain!!!
http://www.briercliffesociety.co.uk
http://www.lfhhs.org.uk
Now an Honorary Chief Engineer who'd be dangerous with a brain!!!
http://www.briercliffesociety.co.uk
http://www.lfhhs.org.uk
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Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
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.
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Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
I really don’t think I’ve seen it before.
Gloria
Now an Honorary Chief Engineer who'd be dangerous with a brain!!!
http://www.briercliffesociety.co.uk
http://www.lfhhs.org.uk
Now an Honorary Chief Engineer who'd be dangerous with a brain!!!
http://www.briercliffesociety.co.uk
http://www.lfhhs.org.uk
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Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
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?
Next one for shaving?
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Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
What is it and why is it special?
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Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
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!!
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Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Is it a Giant Seaweed?
I’m sure I can see a scary face in there.
I’m sure I can see a scary face in there.
I know I'm in my own little world, but it's OK... they know me here. ![Smile :)](./images/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif)
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Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
No Cathy, a desert plant.
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Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
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 “.
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 “.
I know I'm in my own little world, but it's OK... they know me here. ![Smile :)](./images/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif)
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Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Bugger....
You went straight to it Cathy. Quite right, see THIS fascinating description.
Er.... how about setting the next one?![Big Grin :biggrin2:](./images/smilies/board/biggrin.gif)
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Er.... how about setting the next one?
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"Beware of certitude" (Jimmy Reid)
The floggings will continue until morale improves!
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The floggings will continue until morale improves!
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Sorry , nothing in the pot ![Big Grin :biggrin2:](./images/smilies/board/biggrin.gif)
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Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
What is this?
Stanley Challenger Graham
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Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
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.
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.
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Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Sorry, no, it isn't a hole.
Stanley Challenger Graham
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"Beware of certitude" (Jimmy Reid)
The floggings will continue until morale improves!
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"Beware of certitude" (Jimmy Reid)
The floggings will continue until morale improves!