OneGuyFromBarlick

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

Is it for working wool/ peg rugs?

Yes Gloria. Now set us a proper object!

What is it?

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.

Fancy clock winding key?

I know!

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

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?

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

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

Is it from an old shoe shop for measuring feet?

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.

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

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?

What is it and why is it special?

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!!

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

No Cathy, a desert plant.

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 “.

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

Sorry , nothing in the pot

What is this?

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.

Sorry, no, it isn't a hole.