OHIP being the Ontario Hospital Insurance Plan). The GP diagnosed some skin cancer on my back in late December. I got an appointment to see a surgeon on Jan. 21st. (today). In and out within 3hrs:...
Anyone have any idea of the maker and age of this piece. I'm assuming that it's from Staffordshire, as we lived in the "Potteries" before moving over here. It's about 9" high. 7"wide, and 3" deep. It...
Or anyone else familiar with china/porcelain markings. Would you have any information on this mark. I THINK it's pre-war. http://i62.tinypic.com/xkw0tg.jpg...
Would it be a good idea that if someone responds to an older thread, thus in essence reopening it, that the thread goes to the top of the page of its Topic?
I have written a number on a piece of paper. Now you have to answer some questions so that I can predict the the number that you pick: What is 5 times 5? What is 6 times 6? What is your favourite...
...around here, so I'll add some excitement. I just returned from getting a haircut, two packs of cigarettes, and some gas (at 45 pence per litre). Now, wasn't that thrilling...It was also chilling:)...
...when the structural components of your building contract and make sounds like gun shots. It's minus 30 at almost 9am, but the sun is shining so that makes up for it:) I'll be wearing me new parka...
Some of you may know that I tinker with clocks. Anyway, a friend brought in a clock which, according to him, had been running erratically over the Christmas period. I finally got around to taking the...
This clock that I "rescued" is now ready to strike in 2015. I completely disassembled the movement; cleaned it; reassembled it; made some adjustments; oiled it; and did some cosmetic work on the case....
Well, it's getting closer. Almost 8:30am and soon time to open the swag. Think I'll put a tot of Appleton rum in me mug of tea to sip on whilst I'm appraising the loot. Good idea?
Coming soon to a place near you. Where I live, on Dec 21st sunset is at 4:41pm; on Dec 31st it'll be 4:47pm. That's better news than Christmas is coming:)
This writer, or editor, should get some kind of "silliness" award, I think. It's from a local paper: "Cops shoot man cutting his throat and wrists"....
Some of you may know that I am really "into" clocks and watches. Here is someone who goes one step further than me It's interesting really, and has a seasonable theme....