Nice comments from cuckoo clock repair customers

As you may know, I take on all cuckoo clock repair questions at my website. Here is a letter I received after a questioner phoned me to see if I would be insulted if he sent me enough money to take me and Mrs. Papa out to lunch. All I had done was answer his question about setting his cuckoo clock hands. I get lots of calls with questions about cuckoos and my services, but this was a first. I told him it wasn't expected, I don't mind answering cuckoo clock questions. I get them all the time from someone who bought a clock that didn't meet expectations when it got there from eBay. I certainly didn't mind helping this fellow repair his treasured clock by email. I expected nothing in return

03-12-08

Hi "Papa" John,

I just wanted to thank you again for your precise advice on setting my cuckoo hands correctly. I got it right on the second try. Enclosed is a small token of my appreciation. It won't buy you and your wife a steak dinner, but it might buy you both breakfast at your local diner. If you are ever in the northern New Jersey/Eastern Pennsylvania area give me a call and I'll buy you another breakfast.

Sincerely, BA and phone#

I'll be selling some fine cuckoos before Christmas

Dear customers,

I'm always on the lookout for fine antiques cuckoo clocks that I can repair like new and sell for Christmas. If you run across any at a flea market or yard sale, let me know. I'm always in need of cases, bellows, movement, and weights.

Many of my customers treasured clocks unfortunately have missing pieces. A new weight next to an old weight is very obvious.

Try me, I'll buy your cuckoo!