Thank you for that Michael. I hope at 70 you are living life to the fullest and enjoying! 😁

Glad to help! Thank you!

The Smoothing Broaches were a no name brand that I bought on ebay. I don't see them now but if you search for smoothing broaches you will see several that are similar. I think they were made in China. Timesavers or Ronnell Clock Co probably sell them as well.

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For perspective we had over 70 days this summer at 110 degrees or higher. The weather is pretty nice at other times. I can usually wear crop tops till mid November. 🤣🤣

@time4clocks Wow. Is it that hot from morning until night?

@@SaraphineTheMer-Queen Usually from 11am till 7pm Going outside at 10pm and it's 95 degrees can be a little much for folks, especially delicate lady visitors from cooler parts. 🤣🤣

@@Capricorn1-14-44 Thank you, Elbridge! 😸

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Stephen, anyone who washes dishes gets my salute.!! 😁

Thank you Mike!! Mine will probably be solid colors. My art is not that great. lol

Hi Jordan.

@time4clocks how are you

@@jordanbusby6231 recovering

Thank you, John!! I am working up my courage to attack that dial. 😁

Thank you, Omji! I am working part time now. I hope you will be successful also and find something nice. Much appreciated!

What's your other channel called? I couldn't find it.

Hi Saraphine!! You found my little hide out. YAY! Thank you for your nice comment! I'm sorry that you relate with many of these issues that I talked about because they are painful. I don't wish that on anyone, and you have my full support in any way I can help. Sometimes I think I'm getting better and then I'm laying on the floor watching the ceiling fan for hour. I actually made this video about a month or more ago when I made another channel and then deleted it because that's what I'm good at. lol It was a test. I am going to start the new channel soon and I will let you know when I do. I might even do it tomorrow, but I had a tough day. Your support means the world to me. Thank you! 🥰

@time4clocks I understand. A lot of times, it takes so much effort to begin something or wanting to quit right away or when it gets difficult. I know I struggle with my brain telling me, "What's the point?" much of the time. Or wanting to be perfect right away that I get frustrated or self-conscious so I don't try. And of course being so concerned about being judged or criticized that it feels easier to avoid doing things or putting myself in a position for people to easily do that. It's a protective mechanism to shut down or hide away from everyone. Sometimes, it truly is safer to secret oneself away, to protect from harm. Even though a lot of times people don't realize how their words or actions cause harm, it's too much of a risk to be subject to it, because it can incapacitate you or their hurtful words will play over and over for days, months, years. I can remember many situations that hurt me that happened years ago, and even though it may have lasted a few seconds or minutes, it's never left me. And any time it happens again, whether to me personally, or hearing or witnessing it, or reading about it happening to others, it triggers that lifetime of pain to come rushing up.

@@SaraphineTheMer-Queen You express yourself better than I can, Seraphine, and what you wrote is 100% relatable. I like to think I'm getting better, then an episode hits and I feel totally crushed. I think I recover a bit faster now but it's still difficult. Hopefully, you will become better also.🌷🌷

@@time4clocks I think you express yourself quite well in your videos. You have a gentle, calm, relaxing demeanor that is pleasant to watch.

There are some small reservoir lakes people go to but I'm not sure where they are. 😁

Thank you, Werner! I hear the German government is having some trouble. I hope you will be fine where you are and avoid any difficulty. 😁

Clocks bring back so many memories. Do you have a grandfather clock today? 😁

I appreciate that Elbridge, and that is actually a good idea! Thank you!! 😁

You inspired it, Michael! Should have done it years ago. I would encourage everyone interested in Art Deco design and related periods to visit Michael Pacitti's channel VisualLearningDesign, it is packed with awesome content! 🥰

@ How kind you are.

It still took some elbow grease, that's for sure! 🤣

Miss Amethysta, you say the nicest things!! Beautiful ladies that love clocks make my heart sing!!! lalalalalla 🥰🏳‍⚧🌷

Indeed, Jordan! 😁

Glad to help. Much of this is just trial and error and learn as you go. Good luck with your clock!

Good heavens! Don't tell them about storage pods. 🤣🤣

Thank you for that, April! I'm wearing a headband as I type this but it's just an ordinary one. I will look into the fabric ones with the knot on top, definitely! Pixie cuts are very cute. I'm just at that awkward hair stage where you can't do too much but getting there. 🤣🤣Thank you so much for your nice comment!!!

Thank you, April!! That's so sweet! 😊

Ms Efficient 🤣🤣

Aw...! I have a Segway scooter! I love it. 💜

@@amethystaherrick Scooter girls are the best!! I just got a new part time job at a grocery store and I can ride my scooter right down the bike lane about 3.5 miles one way. Not filling up the gas tank every month is another way to really save money! I make less money but gave myself a raise. lol 🥰🌷

@@time4clocks - you have a much nicer scooter than I do. Mine's fun, but it's a stand-up, only going about 30 miles on a charge kind of thing. I'd *love* a better one, but given I stay home most of the time, I'm not certain it's worth spending the money now... 💜

They are not in working order. The area is just condensed but the rest is not like that. 😁

@@time4clocks Looks like future projects.

Thanks Mike. With a small space it is a constant struggle, but we'll get there! 😁

Thank you, Troy! I wish I had more of it!! 🤣🤣

Getting a handle on some of these issues when young can definitely help you with a better life going forward. All the best to you, Jesse! 🥰

I think the greatest harm is going through life pretending one doesn't have any issues. Socrates said "the unexamined life is not worth living." When I started examining my life, for me, that is when living began. Everyone is different but this is what I have discovered. Thank you, Keith.

Thank you, Elbridge. Self-discovery for me is not a journey without pain but the alternative is far worse. Teenage years are the worst. Staying busy can be a form of therapy I suppose but too much and people don't have time to really know themselves when they are exhausted all the time. It is a fine line and many years ago people never even considered such notions, only that this is the role you are going to play, father, mother and you don't have to like it, it's just expected, that feelings are irrelevant, etc. Well, I hope you have a great day! 😁

Thank you, Poodle! I found this video on my camera and decided not to publish it at the time but seeing it I thought it might be helpful for someone and watching it actually helped me because I was feeling down yesterday, and I gave myself a pep talk. 🥰🥰

@ yes. I keep remembering that we don’t have forever on this planet. I’m 63 now and I’m starting to feel free. I comment often on channels and when I do, I do it sincerely. Some think I try to win over. But I speak from my heart and give credit where credit is due. I truly want others to feel my appreciation for their thoughts. Every time I leave a comment I know there might be a reply that could wound. It’s at that moment I realize I don’t really care anymore ❤️🐩

@@elderlypoodle9181 I think the sensitivity it takes to leave a comment shows that you do care but just don't let things bother you as much. 🥰

Thank you, Richard! 😁

@@time4clocks No. You thank you.....👏👏👏

Hi Michael. That has been some time ago. You have a good memory. I'd be glad to answer any questions you may have that I am able. 😁

I hope your health will improve. It sucks when you don't feel well. I think realizing you can't do everything you're interested in and just focusing on the few things that truly make you happy is better and more productive. 👍

Thank you, Tad, that's so nice of you!!

Me too! The skill area is the scary part. Beautiful wood painted is horrible to me. Very few are done well.

There are all kinds out there and finding one who is good at anything sometimes takes a little effort, from mechanics to therapists. Sorry you had a bad one. 😇

Yeah, I can believe that. It was his method and it went over your head. Or maybe not. You didn't have to be sitting there at the moment to get it. Or get yourself.

Thank you, Paul! 😁

I try not to watch too much news since it is so depressing. I have plenty of stress without the election being added! 🤣💗

Thank you! I appreciate the feedback!! 😁

We all need a nudge once in awhile. 😁😁🥰

Hi Elbridge. I use a 14 year old Canon Vixia Camcorder HFM40. Giving to the thrift shop so they can resell it helps them give jobs to people so that helps me justify giving it away a little better. If I tried to sell everything to squeeze every last penny out of items, I would still have so much cluttering the place that just having the freed up space and the tidiness is worth being rid of it. Since I also have the tendency to keep things I have to recognize that can also just be an excuse not to let go. I have also seen how older people save items to the point where when they pass away, they are literally surrounded by mountains of stuff. I just made the decision that that will not be me. Everyone needs to make their own choices though. 😁

Thank you so much! 😁

I'm redecorating!! Really thinking it out this time! 😁

Artwork is so gorgeous!! 😁😁