Bubblewrap 3,815 Posted June 17, 2015 Report Share Posted June 17, 2015 Saw the same piece clock looks wonderful I will go & have a look next time I visit Nottingham Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Booth 7,364 Posted June 17, 2015 Report Share Posted June 17, 2015 I heard a few comments on Radio Nottingham this morning regarding the Emett Water Clock. Most of them liked where it is but a few were disappointed that there was no seating near it. Everyone said it looked fantastic, 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Engineer 614 Posted June 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2015 Thank you for the kind comments, especially from those of you who have followed me on this journey. On location, I think the natural daylight is great - it is after all meant to be a sunflower, cobweb and various flora and fauna. The daylight will do them good! On seating, I am pleased that there is no seat backing onto the clock; should mean it is more visible. I've heard there will be seating in the general area so that you can sit away from the clock and gaze at it (or eat your lunch or whatever). Haven't seen or heard any coverage yet on TV or radio. If I were in shot, I was wearing a dark suit. Emma and I are off to NottsTV to be on the 6:30 show tonight. Pete 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MargieH 7,600 Posted June 17, 2015 Report Share Posted June 17, 2015 Just watched the last few minutes about the clock on your local BBCNews. It looks lovely ... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
katyjay 5,091 Posted June 17, 2015 Report Share Posted June 17, 2015 Engineer, is that your picture in the Post with grand daughter Emma? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Engineer 614 Posted June 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2015 Yes, that is Emma and me. We've just come away from NottsTV studio. It was the 6:30 show, to be repeated later this evening. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gibbo 04 188 Posted June 17, 2015 Report Share Posted June 17, 2015 You scrub up well Engineer! You must be very proud after all the hard work yourself and your colleagues have put in. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
katyjay 5,091 Posted June 17, 2015 Report Share Posted June 17, 2015 And here's me, all this time, thinking your avatar is your physog, LOL. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Engineer 614 Posted June 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2015 My avatar is of course Frederick Rowland Emett. Will have to change it for my next project....................... TBI: It was Emma and me on telly, both BBC and NottsTV. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
annswabey 599 Posted June 17, 2015 Report Share Posted June 17, 2015 Lovely to have it back and to hear that familiar tune! Well done to you Engineer for all of the work you've put in 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
darkazana 1,736 Posted June 20, 2015 Report Share Posted June 20, 2015 So far I have only seen the photos, so look forward to seeing the clock in action next time we visit Nottingham. Thank you so much for sharing all your hard work, Engineer. It has been a fascinating journey, a project of which you should be very proud and which will enchant many generations to come. Well done. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sue B 48 1,226 Posted June 20, 2015 Report Share Posted June 20, 2015 I went to see the clock on Wednesday on my way to the meet up. It was about 7.30pm and there was only a couple of people around and it looked magnificent. Much better without the seating cluttering it up. Thank you Engineer a job well done. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Engineer 614 Posted June 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2015 Was invited to address the assembly at Emma's school this morning. Headteacher introduced me and showed the footage from NottsTV. A few hands were raised so we took a couple of questions: Q. Are you REALLY an engineer? A. Yes, I've been an engineer for over forty years. Q. If you've been an engineer for over forty years, how old are you? The innocence of childhood - priceless. 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Engineer 614 Posted July 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2015 A piece I wrote for Experience Nottinghamshire http://news.experiencenottinghamshire.com/the-emett-clock-returns-to-the-intu-victoria-centre/ 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted July 11, 2015 Report Share Posted July 11, 2015 Re #262. I was looking at it on Wednesday and I thought it looked all forlorn with only two bench seats nearby. However there was plenty of cash in the water, including two 50 pence pieces, so some folk must be desperate for their wishes to come true. Only one Red Bull can in it too. Things are looking up, but a few more seats would be an improvement. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Engineer 614 Posted July 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2015 All the money thrown in for at least the next year will go to the charity "When you wish upon a Star". The overarching wish is surely for the children with life-threatening illnesses who are supported by the charity to be brought a little bit of happiness to ease their pain and suffering. www.whenyouwishuponastar.org.uk/ 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
katyjay 5,091 Posted July 11, 2015 Report Share Posted July 11, 2015 Sounds like a great charity, I hope it gets lots of money in the fountain. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NewBasfordlad 3,599 Posted July 11, 2015 Report Share Posted July 11, 2015 One of the few charities I give to. The lady who founded it work a miracle with that job. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chulla 4,946 Posted July 12, 2015 Report Share Posted July 12, 2015 In America, wherever there is a water feature you will see lots of coins resting on the bottom. The canal at the Venice complex in Las Vegas has enough to settle America's national debt! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
denshaw 2,872 Posted September 22, 2015 Report Share Posted September 22, 2015 Is it broke? Victoria centre management say the clock is closed for maintenance. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LizzieM 9,507 Posted September 22, 2015 Report Share Posted September 22, 2015 Hopefully they're moving it back to where it should be. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Enigma. 1,533 Posted September 22, 2015 Report Share Posted September 22, 2015 Comment from a member of staff at Victoria Centre : We're keeping the clock in good working order, you may have noticed that the coins in the pond are rusting and the wood stain has run so we're fixing that. Plus we're oiling the butterflies so that they move more smoothly, and polishing the whole clock so that it stays looking good. It's already been over 3 months since the clock came home! Essentially we're keeping the clock well maintained just like we said we would, and we can't work on it while the pond is full of water. This will happen whenever the clock needs some tlc. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Engineer 614 Posted September 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2015 I hope they are true to their word and continue to look after it. Given that they have decided to give it 'a coat of looking at' after just three months of operation, I'd say that bodes well for the future. Let's remember that despite the restoration work we did, it's now 43 years old and the majority of the parts are original - bits will continue to wear (while it runs) and corrode (while it sits in a chlorinated pool). Great to hear that the good folk of Nottingham and our most welcome visitors have flipped 1,250 quid in so far, all going to 'When You Wish Upon a Star' The Emett Engineer 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted September 23, 2015 Report Share Posted September 23, 2015 Oiling the butterflies, good grief, the bloody things only been back three months. Didn't they oil the thing prior to re erection. The whole situation is rapidly becoming farcical. Still not sufficient seating either.!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave 48 847 Posted September 23, 2015 Report Share Posted September 23, 2015 http://i.ebayimg.com/images/i/160915180681-0-1/s-l1000.jpg #274 I think you should get one of these Fly LOL. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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