Clock Chimes

When the clock strikes the hour, it's rather noisy. That's usually the time when whatever we're listening to can't be heard above the chiming of the clock. When I first got the clock I remember speaking to my doctor on the phone when the clock started to chime. He asked me if I lived near a church. I replied "no, that's my grandfather clock". I found that to be amusing at the time. Nevertheless, I do live by a church but I can't hear the church chimes because I have chimes in my living room. (That's not the same as having bats in your belfry) In case you were wondering. Another noisy piece of furniture I'd like to have is a player piano. The difference between the two is many, but one main difference is that the volume on the player piano can be lowered or raised. The grandfather clock doesn't have that feature. You do get somewhat use to the chimes. I never am awakened by them when I go to bed for the night. That's a good thing, and much appreciated. If you happen to fall asleep in the recliner in the living room, you may not be so lucky. The clock is a beauty. It's nice to look at and also nice to hear. It's just Loud at some inconvenient times.