Daylight Savings Time....again

from JoeUser Forums

You know, I'm really sick of this thing!  Firstly, why are we still doing it?  Yea, yea, saving energy, blah, blah...but I'm all for saving energy!   Though I can't stand it when the mornings are so dark for the kids going out to school and having to get your body-clock reset and adjust itself! 

The first Monday at work after a time change is usually one of those days that drags on, or speeds up, depending on how your day is going! 

I do like the fact that the daylight and evening hours are coming in quite naturally now.  The mornings are a lot lighter, and the evenings are becoming lighter much longer now that Spring is around the corner. Can't it be left alone?! 

Yes, it is only one hour, and we usually adjust by the end of the first week....sure!    At any rate, don't forget to turn your clock ahead at 2am.  I usually do it before I go to bed on the Saturday night, if I don't stay up til 2am. 

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Reply #1 from Stardock Forums Top

I'm with you Donna. I hate all the changing back and forth. I'd rather that we'd just pick one way or the other and stick with it. Bleh!

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Reply #2 from JoeUser Forums Top

Now I gotta figure out how to change the time on my watch again! Gah! >_>

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Reply #3 from Stardock Forums Top

I'm with you.

Where the heck did I put that sundial?

Reply #4 from Stardock Forums Top

The clock in my car is always the last one that I remember to change.  I forget how many clocks I have until it comes time to change them all!  At least the computer and cell phone take car of themselves and my one new alarm clock audomatically changes once you set the time zone.  That leaves the microwave, oven, two other alarm clocks, pedometer and car.

I don't mind gaining an hour as much as losing one.  It really screws with the baby's sleep.  I am looking forward to more light in the mornings though!

Reply #5 from Stardock Forums Top

I thought it was more dark in the morning?  Hmmm.. I'll find out how it is here on Monday cause I sleep in on Sundays!

I hear ya guys, my hubby hates changing his watches over. I'm responsible for all the clocks! 

Reply #6 from JoeUser Forums Top

I've read a number of books on the subject.  There have been no studies that indicate that there are any savings.  What I founde most interesting is that the lobbyists for continued and MORE daylight saving time are retailers.  People shop more in the evenings when it's light. And the biggist retailers?  Outdoor entertainment companies like BBQ grills and such.

You can thank  them.

Reply #7 from Stardock Forums Top

Move to Arizona. . .no problems with confusing time changes.

Reply #8 from Stardock Forums Top

I thought it was more dark in the morning?
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It will be for a while yet I'm sure.  Pretty soon though it will be lighter in the morning and stay light longer.  I guess what I was getting at is I can't wait for Summer :)

Reply #9 from Stardock Forums Top

I am all for longer days, but the losiing one hour always messes with my head for a little while. I adjust to the extra hour of sleep in the fall, but losing an hour..blah...It takes about a week to get used to.

Reply #10 from JoeUser Forums Top

It's a liberal plot.

Reply #11 from Stardock Forums Top

Sleep is precious to me....because I don't get enough of it. ;p  I hate to lose that hour of rest.

Reply #12 from Stardock Forums Top

All my clocks, except for two, get a signal every morning from the atomic clock in Colorado and update themselves. Even my watch. That takes some of the chore out of it.

Reply #13 from Stardock Forums Top

I've read a number of books on the subject. There have been no studies that indicate that there are any savings. What I founde most interesting is that the lobbyists for continued and MORE daylight saving time are retailers. People shop more in the evenings when it's light. And the biggist retailers? Outdoor entertainment companies like BBQ grills and such.
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Had to be shopping stores.  Darn you BBQ grill, now where's that charcol. :d

Reply #15 from Stardock Forums Top

People shop more in the evenings when it's light.
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When I lived in NY this was definitely true because after the long winter months, people just wanted to see the sunlight and the lighter days to really have fun!

 

Move to Arizona. . .no problems with confusing time changes
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I would have to visit first...but you do have lots of sunshine,....

 

was getting at is I can't wait for Summer
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Me too!  The beach is calling me! :drool:

 

I am all for longer days, but the losiing one hour always messes with my head for a little while. I adjust to the extra hour of sleep in the fall, but losing an hour..blah...It takes about a week to get used to.
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That's all I'm saying too!

 

It's a liberal plot
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Hmmm, could be Nader's fault?! [look out for Pony Man's wrath.. O:) ]

Sleep is precious to me....because I don't get enough of it. I hate to lose that hour of rest
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You need all the rest darling, to handle your little and big ones!

 

All my clocks, except for two, get a signal every morning from the atomic clock in Colorado and update themselves. Even my watch. That takes some of the chore out of it.
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Seriously?!  I'm gullible so go easy on the misinformation! :D

 

Had to be shopping stores
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It's always those retail people!  They want to rule the world! :borg:

Seems you're not the only one
The linked study on this piece is a good reason to stop the idiocy
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Thx, I enjoyed that piece, informative!

Reply #16 from JoeUser Forums Top

Seriously?! I'm gullible so go easy on the misinformation!
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It's true, these clocks are gaining popularity quick. No hassles. My watch is a Casio G-Shock, it checks the atomic clock at 2 and 4 AM everyday, and adjusts accordingly. It's also solar powered w/back up battery. the calender is good until 2099, so unless the band breaks, this is the last I'll need. They make some dressier ones for both men and women too. 

Reply #17 from JoeUser Forums Top

Quoting Awake98, reply 14
Seems you're not the only one

The linked study on this piece is a good reason to stop the idiocy
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I own the book referenced.  Brilliant!

 

Reply #18 from Stardock Forums Top

My watch is a Casio G-Shock, it checks the atomic clock at 2 and 4 AM everyday, and adjusts accordingly.
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Nice!  I will have ot check that out!

Reply #19 from Stardock Forums Top

Ah come on, its not so bad.  I actually look forward DST because it means I can get home and enjoy my garden more than I can in winter.  Here in Australia, the changeover occurs on a weekend, overnight between Saturday and Sunday.  It is relatively easy and doesn't cause much hassle to anyone.  As to whether it actually aids anyone (shop owners, farmers etc) well I don't know about that.  I'm sure for every 'oh no, this sucks' story there are also plenty of folk who actually don't mind it.