Rhinefeld (Germany)
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Wow. This isn't a "cookie," this is Lebkuchenhertzen, as CastleOSullivan pointed out earlier, they originally sold these when Oktoberfest opened. This cookie is supposed to be a lot more than a "cookie," but hey that's what every un-cultured person who visits the park would say, so why does it have to be authentic? There was a time when the park used to strive for authenticity, no matter what the public thought about those things.
As far as I can tell Lebkuchenhertzen are heart-shaped slabs of gingerbread with icing. I'm missing how this is somehow less authentic than any other heart-shaped slab of gingerbread with icing....
Wow. OK. I don't think this is getting anyone anywhere. As much as I will regret saying this, let's get back to discussing what happened to the clock.
In Matthew's defense, the decorations on the cookies are silly.
In Matthew's defense, the decorations on the cookies are silly.
I've used super glue many many times throughout my life with surprisingly good results. Duct tape wouldn't have been on my list of 'fixes' for this clock. It is quite pathetic that a person thought this was a good idea.
Wow. Just saw the clock pictures posted by Matthew and it's just so....heartbreaking. The last few visits I'd noticed that the figures were in different positions each time, so I was hopeful that some sort of repairs were going on. To see just how bad it is......
I'd much rather see some sort of facade put over the open clock area during HOS and CT than have pieces removed from the clock constantly. I just don't get why you would deliberately remove pieces from it like that. Especially now that you see what happens when you do.
I'd much rather see some sort of facade put over the open clock area during HOS and CT than have pieces removed from the clock constantly. I just don't get why you would deliberately remove pieces from it like that. Especially now that you see what happens when you do.
Mazakman said:
The park used duct tape to hold light fixtures in place while silicone was setting. Maybe they are doing something similar with these fixtures as well, or perhaps they are using it as a temporary fix until Howl-o-Scream when they can fully work on the figures or replace them entirely.
The clock was just dis-assembled for almost a month, I think if they wanted to fix them, they would've done it then.
Party Rocker...
You do realize that they physically broke priceless hand-carved wooden figures that were created especially for the park's one of a kind clock by German artisans in the early 70s, right? I just don't want that little detail to slip by unnoticed....
You do realize that they physically broke priceless hand-carved wooden figures that were created especially for the park's one of a kind clock by German artisans in the early 70s, right? I just don't want that little detail to slip by unnoticed....
The thing is that something like the clock pieces would need to be repaired by an antique restoration expert. The replacement parts could be fabricated and reattached by someone who knew what they were doing and even repainted. The problem is that work like this is costly. More than likely, each piece needs to be boxed and shipped to a restoration specialist and shipped back. Then someone who actually knows how to work on clocks of this nature would need to be hired to find out the problem with the mechanisms and put the restored pieces back together.
We are talking about serious money here.
As it stands, I just cannot see the park spending the money needed to rejuvenate the clock... at least the money to restore it right way.
We are talking about serious money here.
As it stands, I just cannot see the park spending the money needed to rejuvenate the clock... at least the money to restore it right way.
Or perhaps they will buy cheaper made figures to replace the current damaged ones. It my cost a ton to fix them properly or to replace them properly, but I could see the figures either being replaced by cheaper more durable ones or fixed in a cheap yet better looking fashion than they are now.
You know... When there is mention of buying cheap copies, my brain does not compute. These works of art- hand crafted and made specifically for Busch Gardens in 1976. I suppose a good analogy of that logic would be like an authentic hand carved Bavarian cuckoo clock, that was handed down through generations in your family, breaks and you don't try to fix it. Instead you just buy a plastic one made in Korea.
I'm not saying it is perfect, not am I saying it's what should be done. It is just something I think the park may do.
By the way I have a Cuckoo Clock made and bought in The Black Forest and it broke yet I still have it proudly on my wall. It may not be operational but at least it still looks nice. It large pieces started breaking off I wouldn't know where to get it fixed and I would probably just pack it away and keep it in storage.
By the way I have a Cuckoo Clock made and bought in The Black Forest and it broke yet I still have it proudly on my wall. It may not be operational but at least it still looks nice. It large pieces started breaking off I wouldn't know where to get it fixed and I would probably just pack it away and keep it in storage.
I actually like the new look of the clock. I'm glad the park is making an effort to look consistent.
Party Rocker said:
Or you could just wrap it in duct tape and leave it on the wall for all of your guests to see.