I can still remember going to visit my grandparents on Sunday afternoon after church service.Their house was spacious and full of stately and elegant furniture. I remember the Grandfather Clock located in the center of the family room. It dominated the room towering above all the other furniture.
We used to sit in the family room and discuss world affairs, political events an all of the key issues of the day especially those that impacted our daily lives. It was very pleasant to be in the family room and listen to the melodic chimes flowing through the house.
I grew up in a very tight knit family, we were always visiting my Grandparents house. Every key milestone was celebrated there. We celebrated all holidays, religious events, birthdays and school events. My Grandparents Grandfather Clock always chimed faithfully. I will always remember the beautiful chimes it played regularly.
The other day while I was shopping for a Grandfather Clock I began thinking of the importance the Grandfather Clock played though out my childhood. I know that are many different types of clocks available today. Some Traditional Grandfather Clocks are very expensive models. They typically have expensive clock movements. There are also some inexpensive models that are key-wound Grandfather Clocks. These discount clocks look stately and chime faithfully although their clock movement is controlled by winding it with a key.
There are Cherry finished and Oak finished Grandfather Clocks. The expensive models played elaborate chimes, while the more inexpensive ones played simple melodic chimes hourly and on the half hour.
My Grandparents Grandfather Clock was handed down to my parents as a family heirloom. I plan to purchase one that I can pass down to my family. I hope that I will be able to create the same memories with my family, that I had with my grandparents.