Lunch in Taupo.

The day has finally arrived when we are to meet up with Chris and Paddy Carl. We will be able to 'bring home' a pocket watch we've had for decades.

Chris is the grandson of Jack Carl, one time licencee of the Empire Hotel, Christchurch. His own grandson, also Chris Carl, is to be married in Adelaide.

The pocket watch that was originally owned by Jack Carl, can now be given to Chris, possibly to wear on his wedding day. That will be fourth generation!

They were very pleased to see the watch and said they will get a watchmaker to check it out and make it operational.

Possibly a more emotional reaction was when Chris saw the glass from the Empire Hotel. It will obviously mean a great deal to him.Read more