Mechanical Memories Magazine

My journey was to specifically to buy a 'sweetie' allwin. I remember as a boy the
thrill of seeing the steel ball disappear into the 'WIN' marked shoot, turning the
handle and, as if by magic, a chocolate bar appearing at the bottom of the machine.
Fortunately a nice example was up for auction that did not require any work and in full
working order on a ld play, so we bid and secured a great Nestle machine, nicely
restored with replica wooden beautifully wrapped chocolate bars (now searching for
similar sized REAL Choco bars). This will soon be fitted to a suitable wall. It always
surprises me when people come to visit how many cannot resist picking up a penny
and having a go at playing the machines, young and old.
As far as I could see most people seemed happy with the day and left by either
stumbling through the doors carrying their new purchases to be lovingly looked after
and restored or with fatter wallets.
Keep up the hard work Jerry, we do all appreciate it. Will you be travelling up the
night before again next year? As you mentioned that the slight hangover from the I .00
am hotel bar finish wasn ' t helping in the morning.
Martin Larcombe
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