Thursday Trivia

8/3/06, 5:58 AM #1

Dan Donaldson
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Thursday Trivia

This is easy if you Google, but can you answer without it? ;-)

I must admit that the answer surprised me. I would have gotten it backwards. (and missed the date by a lot) There are also two possible answers to the question and a bit of disagreement as to which is correct, but the above holds in either case.

Here is the question:

Where did the Grandfather clock get its name?

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I have been woodworking for about 25 years now, and would consider myself an enthusiastic amateur. My claim to fame (or infamy) has always been fixing stuff. I spent time in the Air Force in the 60's then went to work as an electronic technician for civil service. I finally got my EE, and being fed up with the civil service nonsense, took a job with Ford Motor Company until I went with the split to Visteon last year. I got interested in music and started playing in a bluegrass band. I wanted a new guitar, and that kind of led me into woodworking. I bought some books, a few tools, and built a guitar. Luckily, I didn't know any better than to try that as a first ever project. I still play it when I get a chance, so it must not be too bad if it can live for over 20 years. After a stint in Mexico for my job, I moved into a new house and built a small shop. Since then I have been collecting tools and skills, probably more of the former than the latter ;-). Finding this site has done more for my skills and enjoyment than anything else. I have learned a lot and really enjoy the friendships that I have made here. I have been married to LOML (Lori) for 32 years now and have 6 kids. When they are all gone, I want to get a 1 bedroom house (so there is not room for them to move back in) and at least a 6 car heated/air conditioned garage for a shop. (Dream on...)

Re: Thursday Trivia

8/3/06, 4:28 PM #2

Dave Anderson Chester, NH
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From Grandmother of course.

Re: Thursday Trivia

8/4/06, 12:35 AM #3

Brad Thompson - Hartselle AL
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half and half

This is a 1/2 "honest" answer and 1/2 cheat. My apologies in advance.

My better 1/2 (see the connection?)is English and clued me into some of the details (that's the honest 1/2 - no Google). With that I "HAD" to find out the rest of the story - aka Paul Harvey.

Answer: American songwriter Henry Work after a visit to the UK (connecton to LOML) in 1875.

Does 1/2 an attempt count?

Thanks,

Brad

Re: Thursday Trivia

8/4/06, 2:43 AM #4

Dan Donaldson
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Yup ;-) *LINK*

Google or anything else is fair game after a decent amount of time has passed. I just like to give those that know the answer without looking anything up a chance to answer. Not problem. ;-) You are correct. I would have guessed that the name for the song came from the clock and not the other way around. Here is one link. I found several that all said basically the same thing.

Grandfather's clock

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I have been woodworking for about 25 years now, and would consider myself an enthusiastic amateur. My claim to fame (or infamy) has always been fixing stuff. I spent time in the Air Force in the 60's then went to work as an electronic technician for civil service. I finally got my EE, and being fed up with the civil service nonsense, took a job with Ford Motor Company until I went with the split to Visteon last year. I got interested in music and started playing in a bluegrass band. I wanted a new guitar, and that kind of led me into woodworking. I bought some books, a few tools, and built a guitar. Luckily, I didn't know any better than to try that as a first ever project. I still play it when I get a chance, so it must not be too bad if it can live for over 20 years. After a stint in Mexico for my job, I moved into a new house and built a small shop. Since then I have been collecting tools and skills, probably more of the former than the latter ;-). Finding this site has done more for my skills and enjoyment than anything else. I have learned a lot and really enjoy the friendships that I have made here. I have been married to LOML (Lori) for 32 years now and have 6 kids. When they are all gone, I want to get a 1 bedroom house (so there is not room for them to move back in) and at least a 6 car heated/air conditioned garage for a shop. (Dream on...)

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