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| Tweet Topic Started: Apr 3 2004, 04:37 PM (242 Views) | |
| gdog243 | Apr 3 2004, 04:37 PM Post #1 |
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In most states tonight, we have to set the clocks foward one hour because of Daylight savings time. This is one of my favorite times of the year because even though we do lose the hour, it doesn't get dark until about 8:30 or even closer to 9:00. So, do you guys/gals like daylight savings time, or do you just wish that we didn't have touch the clocks twice during the year. |
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| Sgt. Jaggs | Apr 3 2004, 04:50 PM Post #2 |
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Like it if it stayed as we are about to go forward. More afternoon daylight is better for me. |
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| Swidden | Apr 4 2004, 04:21 AM Post #3 |
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You'd have those late hours of sun, for the most part, throughout the summer months any way due to the changing length of the day. Getting longer until the summer solstice in June then an equal amount somewhere about the equinox in September. I can take it or leave it. |
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| 8247 | Apr 4 2004, 09:23 AM Post #4 |
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I'd rather keep it as it is now. |
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| Cool Vulcan | Apr 4 2004, 09:26 AM Post #5 |
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It doesn't bother me but the fact that you are one hour ahead on that night. It was last week this happened in the UK. When it was 1:30am here it was really 2:30am.
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| ImpulseEngine | Apr 4 2004, 11:03 PM Post #6 |
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I could really do without it. Big deal, so it would get dark at about 8pm instead of 9pm. With all the electronics, I counted 18 clocks I had to change this morning (plus even the daylight savings time checkbox on this board).
But why...? And now it will be darker in the morning too. I'd rather save the daylight there.
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| Swidden | Apr 5 2004, 02:11 AM Post #7 |
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^^^ Awww geeez. Thanks for reminding about one more clock setting to adjust... |
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| somerled | Apr 5 2004, 02:59 AM Post #8 |
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Wish we still had it, it finished here about a week ago. Some beautiful days in autumn, winter and spring when an extra hour of afternoon light would be wonderful , we have more then enough daylight in summer (often still light at 9pm). |
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| TribbleMom | Apr 5 2004, 08:15 AM Post #9 |
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I don't care much for the changing of the clocks. I'd prefer to remain on the summer schedule all year long. In the winter, when the sun sets at 4:30, that's just too early for it to start getting dark. I know that we get the same amount of hours of sunlight no matter what the clock says, but I enjoy the afternoon and evening light more than having it lighter in the morning. |
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| ImpulseEngine | Apr 5 2004, 09:58 AM Post #10 |
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I found another too this morning that I had forgotten - in my car.
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| captain_proton_au | Apr 5 2004, 10:58 AM Post #11 |
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Why dont we have it all year round? Actually set it a couple hours forward so in the middle of winter its still light at 10pm and the sun rises at 11am so we can actually watch it now and then. 6- 10 pm is most peoples leisure time. |
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| Fesarius | Apr 5 2004, 12:22 PM Post #12 |
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^^^ CP, Why not just move the clocks one half-hour and leave it at that? Seriously, and to answer the question, 'leave it.' |
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| Hoss | Apr 5 2004, 05:19 PM Post #13 |
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Here is my solution: We put computers in all clocks and watches. In the summer when there is alot of daylight the computerized clocks run faster during the day and slower at night. In the winter it reversed; the computers run more slowly during the day and quickly at night. We can fine tune it based on GPS (oh didn't I mention that feature) so that everyone has precisely 8 hours of daylight and 8 hours of darkness. Now, when we get near the poles the clock will have to move incredibly fast and then incredibly slow, but I think it can still work if you aren't standing on the South pole. Also, if you are traveling in an airplane the watch can speed or slow down as you progress in any direction. Now, everyone send me $2500.00 for a new watch or clock.
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| somerled | Apr 5 2004, 07:31 PM Post #14 |
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TribbleMom - I'll second that motion. Proton - it is very theroputic to be wake and watch the start of a new day, it is without a doubt the very part of the day. Being fisho I regularly experience it, as I suspect you do also as surfy. The air can be still and crisp, and the light is, very nice. |
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| ds9074 | Apr 5 2004, 07:45 PM Post #15 |
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I believe in WW2 they had double summer time where the clocks went foward 2 hours. It nice to have the extra light in the evenings, but in winter it would be dark when people were trying to go to work, so I think the current system works fine. Without it at the peak of summer we would have light around 3am. The premise of 'daylight saving' is a little false though, all you do is change the time at which it is light/dark, you dont of course get any extra hours of light. |
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With all the electronics, I counted 18 clocks I had to change this morning (plus even the daylight savings time checkbox on this board).
But why...? And now it will be darker in the morning too. I'd rather save the daylight there.



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