Well, it’s here!  My new oompah band cuckoo clock.  The story of how it came to be mine is really quite interesting.  I saw this clock on eBay a few months ago.  However, I was outbid on the item and did not win.  This made me very sad, as I hadn’t seen this type of clock on eBay before.  It was so cute with the little oompah band members.  It was, of course, a chalet style cuckoo clock, which was another big plus for me.  At the end of the auction, I was bummed because I didn’t win, but I figured the clock I was supposed to have would find its way to me.

Well, a few weeks ago I’m purusing the cuckoo clock listings on eBay when low and behold … there it is again!  Apparently, it was purchased by a very nice cuckoo clock repairman named Jim.  He replaced the bellows, and put the clock in tip top working condition.  I jumped on it and put in my bid.  He had it listed with a reserve and my first bid surpassed what his reserve was set for.

Patiently I waited as the days and hours ticked down.  Surprisingly, no one else bid on the clock (which I see as fate), and I won the cuckoo clock of my dreams!  Jim promptly shipped it out me - wrapped ever so carefully in bubble wrap.  It was (and is) exquisite.  It has a music box in it that plays two songs (Edelweis and The Wanderer) - one on the hour and one on the half hour.  When the songs are playing, the little oompah band moves side to side like they’re playing their little instruments.

I’ve always loved my cuckoo clocks because they give my home a unique feel and warmth.  People comment more on my cuckoo clock than on any other feature of my home.  I have original oil paintings, mosaic tile art, art glass, stained glass windows, and other unique things for the eye to see.  But, it’s always the cuckoo clocks that are the biggest stars of my home.

I’m thrilled to have this new clock.  It’s like a new friend that I’m getting acquainted with.  The sounds of the clock haven’t yet incorporated themselves into my home.  I still pause when I hear them - sometimes I’m even startled.  But, they always bring a smile to my face.  The other day, in fact, when the song began to play, I saw my son stop what he was doing and just listen for a few seconds and smile.  With all his high-tech gadgets and toys, it was my vintage cuckoo clock that coaxed the smile.  You’ve gotta love that.