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Apr 13

Anticipation

What a great place!

601 – What a great place!

On the eve of my departure for what is certainly the longest and farthest trip I have taken in a long time, and as I anticipate seeing and doing many new things, I am reminded of how much I already have – who needs more. I am blessed not only with a wonderful family, friends, and life here in Santa Barbara, but also with many wonderful opportunities like this one I am about to embark on.

My plans take me to visit nephew Tim and his wife Ali in Reading, England, then on to West Dean College, an hour and half south-west of London. At West Dean I take an interview for possible acceptance and attendance at their Clock Restoration school starting in the fall of 2014. Following that, I go to Paris via the Chunnel to start the AHS Tour to many different places throughout France. Finally returning from Paris back home on the 29th of April.

I hope you enjoy this journey with me. Since this is my first venture into blogging, I am not sure how it will work out.  Sorry if this is not the slickest blog you have ever seen.  I am disappointing myself too – certainly lower than my usual standard.  But there you have it – going to have to work for now.

Blessings,

Mostyn Gale

Saving Time started in 2004 when owner, Mostyn, rediscovered his childhood passion for tinkering with clocks. Since that time he has engaged in extensive study of the history of clocks and has spent many hands on hours including formal training from the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors. He also earned a Certificate in Appraisal Studies from UC Irvine in 2012. Now he is embarking on obtaining a Master's degree in Conservation Studies with a specialty in Clocks from West Dean College in the United Kingdom.