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Changing the Clocks
« on: 31 March 2013, 22:36:48 »
Guess who forgot about changing the clocks! (and has JUST found out :D) Dohhhh! ;D

In my defence, i've been out of circulation all day ::)
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Re: Changing the Clocks
« Reply #1 on: 31 March 2013, 22:39:50 »
Whats the worry I lose days :D :D :D-I blame Makers Mark :y :y
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Re: Changing the Clocks
« Reply #2 on: 31 March 2013, 22:41:37 »
i wish we could just let the clocks run, why do we change them?
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Re: Changing the Clocks
« Reply #3 on: 31 March 2013, 22:43:15 »
Quote from: Toledodude1973 on 31 March 2013, 22:41:37
i wish we could just let the clocks run, why do we change them?
it started in the war-something to do with light in the mornings???? IIRC :y
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Re: Changing the Clocks
« Reply #4 on: 31 March 2013, 23:05:58 »
I've always been impressed when my Omega changes it's clock for me!!  8)
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Re: Changing the Clocks
« Reply #5 on: 31 March 2013, 23:25:01 »
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Quote from: TiggerHayes on 31 March 2013, 23:05:58
I've always been impressed when my Omega changes it's clock for me!!  8)
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Re: Changing the Clocks
« Reply #6 on: 01 April 2013, 00:45:29 »
Quote from: symes on 31 March 2013, 22:43:15
Quote from: Toledodude1973 on 31 March 2013, 22:41:37
i wish we could just let the clocks run, why do we change them?
it started in the war-something to do with light in the mornings???? IIRC :y

It was for the North of England and Scotland when Kids use to walk to School  ;)
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Re: Changing the Clocks
« Reply #7 on: 01 April 2013, 00:47:55 »
Quote from: zirk on 01 April 2013, 00:45:29
Quote from: symes on 31 March 2013, 22:43:15
Quote from: Toledodude1973 on 31 March 2013, 22:41:37
i wish we could just let the clocks run, why do we change them?
it started in the war-something to do with light in the mornings???? IIRC :y

It was for the North of England and Scotland when Kids use to walk to School  ;)

Most countries do some kind of 'daylight saving'

IIRC many many many moons ago, they moved the clock 2 hours  ???
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Re: Changing the Clocks
« Reply #8 on: 01 April 2013, 00:49:00 »
Quote from: Toledodude1973 on 31 March 2013, 22:41:37
i wish we could just let the clocks run, why do we change them?

I agree .... there's only so many daylight hours .... if you want to see more sun - get up a bit earlier  ::) ::)
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Re: Changing the Clocks
« Reply #9 on: 01 April 2013, 14:08:36 »
 :y it just causes hassle for many industries,old timers and forgetful souls!
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