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Old 8 May 2012, 05:39 AM   #31
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Yes shake.
Drink 14 pints then a curry, shake furiously
And you're ready to go.
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Old 9 May 2012, 02:22 AM   #32
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In order to get the mainspring fully wound which takes about 40 turns you would have to shake it for about 2 weeks, 24 Hr's a day.
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