Cuckoo sings the wrong time.

Papa, oh thank you thank you thank you!  I got my cuckoo clock back in sync!  Such a fast and easy fix!  I thank you with all my heart!  It only took a few minutes to do!  I was thrilled beyond belief to hear my cuckoo singing the correct time!

Thank you again!

Sincerely,

Jessica

P.S. The chains don't hit the floor so I don't need to shorten them I think.  If we ever move the clock (which I doubt because it's in the perfect spot) I will certainly keep in in mind! Thanks for the hint!  I will be sure to pass it on to my dad because on his trip to Germany he purchased the one for me and one for himself as well.

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On Sep 17, 2011, at 3:58 PM, Cuckoo Clock Doctor wrote:

Dear Jessica, 

Thank you for your question.  I'm going to make your day because this is a real easy fix that you can do yourself and you won't even need your husband.  Don't be too hard on him.  The hour hand is simply a press on fit onto a tapered shaft.  The minute hand is the hard part so leave it be, but all you need to do is to know how many times it cuckooed last or turn the minute hand clockwise and get it to cuckoo.  Say it cuckoos 4 and the clock hand says 6.  Just move the clock hour hand to the 4 and then use your thumbnails and press down on each side of the hand right at that shaft.  Now you will have to set the correct time of course, but your clock is back in sync.

 

Another little piece of advice so you will have a long life with your clock.  If the chains run down all the way and touch the floor, either raise the clock or shorten the chains just a bit.  If you let it run down and the cuckoo weight hits the floor first, then the time will still be running and it can lock up a safety device in the clock to keep a part from breaking.  If this happens the clock will run and keep time but it will only cuckoo one time on each hour and half hour.  I just thought since it was new, and they probably didn't tell you this, that it would be helpful and save you from more trouble.  Enjoy your cuckoo, forgive your husband, and both of you have a nice weekend.

 

God Bless,

 

John  "Papa" Barnette
www.cuckooclockdoctor.com

 

From: Jessica To: Cuckoo Clock Doctor
Sent: Saturday, September 17, 2011 10:53 AM
Subject: Cuckoo sings the wrong time

'Cause My Cup has Overflowed

This little poem was sent to me recently but I don't remember who sent it.  If you are the one, I'd like youto know how much it has meant to me.  Please let me know if it was you.  Thanks,  John "Papa" Barnette.

'Cause My Cup has Overflowed

I've never made a fortune,
And it's probably too late now.
But I don't worry about that much,
I'm happy anyhow
And I go along life's way,
I'm reaping better than I sowed.
I'm drinking from my saucer,
'Cause my cup has overflowed.

Haven't got a lot of riches,
And sometimes the going's tough
But I've got loving ones all around me,
And that makes me rich enough.
I thank God for his blessings,
And the mercies He's bestowed.
I'm drinking from my saucer,
'Cause my cup has overflowed.

I remember times when things went wrong,
My faith wore somewhat thin.
But all at once the dark clouds broke,
And the sun peeped through again.

So Lord, help me not to gripe,
About the tough rows I have hoed.
I'm drinking from my saucer,
'Cause my cup has overflowed.

If God gives me strength and courage,
When the way grows steep and rough.
I'll not ask for other blessings,
I'm already blessed enough.

And may I never be too busy,
To help others bear their loads.
Then I'll keep drinking from my saucer,
'Cause my cup has overflowed.


May today there be peace within you. May you trust your
God that you are exactly where you are meant to be.
"I believe that friends are quiet angels who lift us to our feet
 when Our wings have trouble remembering how to fly."


When I think of how many people in this world have it worse
Than I do, I realize just how blessed we really are.
Don't be too busy today...
Share this inspiring message with friends and family.

"Love never gives up, Never loses faith,
Is always hopeful, And endures."

Have a great Day!  Unknown