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Post by bescheid on Apr 1, 2006 20:55:53 GMT -7
Well once again, it is spring forward with the clock change. Has any one forgot to change their clocks to one hour forward? Or are you the fortunate one's with out the day light savings law?
Makes me tired to think about it (yawn)
Charles
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Post by rdywenur on Apr 1, 2006 23:32:09 GMT -7
Charles I think its time I moved to AZ. If I wake up grumpy just ignore me. I hate this time change. Just as I get used to the time it changes. Urrrrr!!!!
spring forward.
fall backwards
Oops I think I hit my head
What was that again you said
spring forward
fall backwards
oops I think I shall just play dead.
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Post by Eric on Apr 2, 2006 7:38:08 GMT -7
In Europe, the clocks were changed ahead one week before in America.  What are the new rules for Daylight Savings Time in America now? |
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Post by kaima on Apr 2, 2006 9:46:06 GMT -7
The rules stay the same in America, Eric. What you will not like to hear is that we are so big and have such an influence over the internatnional airline business, that the airlines change their winter and summer schedules dependent upon our US change of Daylight time, spring and fall.
Kai
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Post by bescheid on Apr 3, 2006 17:27:35 GMT -7
Chris
I think you need to move to Arizona! We certainly do not want you grumpy!
Arizona is a very different land... Winter, the snow birds abound, and simply irritate all species of people. Summer is very very hot! Now this is the Phoenix valley. Other areas that are higher in altitude are cooler.
It takes a complete year cycle to become acclimated. In winter, a person wears a jacket or coat, because it is winter. In summer, a person will not stand in the sun, because it is summer and it is hot.. The drivers all to the person, are completely nuts! They will hot rod accelerate from one stop light to the next, knowing full well they must stop.
Once a person is a resident (working), it is always a good idea to have your registration changed quickly to Arizona number plates. Because if you maintain your native plates, most Arizonians will think you are a snow bird, an idiot, and member of the idiots convention club. Once your new Arizona number plate is installed, you are an Arizonian, and have the right to yell at the snowbirds and their lousy driving.
Watch out for Mexican drivers, they are more nuts, do not half of time, stop for the millions of four way stop signs that are common in Arizona. Also, they often do not have auto insurance. Mexican drivers are also a good reason of the various late night auto accident death rates, The DID people (Dead In Desert).
That was the bad news, the good news is: Fun, Fun,Fun. It is so warm and nice in the evening, people do not have to have an excuse to be out side. Socializing is both easy and very common. you really do have the chance to meet meet people.
And, it is so hot, that it is a real pleasure to spend some time in the many malls. Again, an opportunity to meet people.
Gollies, it seems every thing is an opportunity!
Charles
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Post by rdywenur on Apr 3, 2006 17:52:18 GMT -7
Charles, I know all about Arizona weather. My best friend lives in Havasu (London Bridge Town..don't tell Leslie but we stole it from him and brought it over here) I have been to AZ many times even when it hit 120F one year. All you do is look for cover in a cool quite place with a Margarita in the hand. When you step out of the car the heat feels like you opened the hottest oven door right in your face. Last time I was there it was so hot I ahd to find a palm tree to avoid heat stroke when I went to the beach. I usually try to go there in Sept. Then it is perfect.
I know all about the snowbirds too from my friends. At first I thought they were joking but soon found out they are quite serious. Usually they mean the Californians. Havasu has grown by leaps and bounds since they first moved there from NY.
I've been to Phoenix and saw some of the things you spoke of first hand. Next time you go there you must check out the German Corner. A great real German restaurant and right next door a fantastic German bakery. Or maybe you know of it already. Umpa pa pa..great bier.
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Post by suzanne on Apr 3, 2006 18:59:57 GMT -7
I hate the twice-a-year time changes, personally. It throws people's schedules off for a few days each time, it seems. And I find it very depressing in October to turn the clocks back and have it get dark so soon in the afternoon. I wish we could just stay on summer time and have a little more daylight on winter afternoons.
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Post by bescheid on Apr 3, 2006 19:56:09 GMT -7
Chris
Yesss, you have been there! Your description of the,"heat in the face". Is so true!! I thought I was to die at first from the heat, and it was only a little above 80F.
Havasu and Bull Head city was for some time the hottest area there. We used to go gambling just across the Colorado river (Nevada), there was those walk on mini ferries, not sure if they are still in operation. They were fun to ride on. Close along the banks were some kind of very big dark fish, not sure what they were, I think they were some sort of bottom type fish.
Darn, I must have missed the German restaurant you mentioned. Well, next time!
I liked Phoenix, it was easy to find your way in. Mesa was a Mormon town, not sure now. Their temple was on the main street of Mesa, in the direction to Apache Junction.
Fun to exchange with some one else our experiences! 8)
Charles
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Post by bescheid on Apr 3, 2006 20:05:32 GMT -7
I hate the twice-a-year time changes, personally. It throws people's schedules off for a few days each time, it seems. And I find it very depressing in October to turn the clocks back and have it get dark so soon in the afternoon. I wish we could just stay on summer time and have a little more daylight on winter afternoons. Suzanne How well do I agree with you on that!!!! For my self, the darkness is not a problem as I do not mind that. It is just as you say: The adjusting to the time change! Boy, it takes me close to a week to adjust. First I can not sleep, then it seems odd to get up at a time that the mind says, is wrong... And not to mention the darn clocks. Spring a head is ok, the digital clocks are easy, just advance one number. But, it is the fall back that is irritating. Requires a complete number rotation. And I have five clocks to do.. Well, only two are digitel. Still though an irritation for some thing that should not have to be, oh well, just have to learn to quit gritching; and get it done with. Charles |
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Post by Yanc on Apr 4, 2006 2:07:55 GMT -7
And which time, winter or summer is the "normal" time?
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Post by rdywenur on Apr 4, 2006 2:56:02 GMT -7
Good question Yanc. With the time back and forth changed for so long I often wondered the same. What is the real time before time change. My body tells me it is the Fall back time which would be Winter. But then if the time is one hour back would the sun be overhead at noon. I think that is the best way to measure.
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Post by rdywenur on Apr 4, 2006 3:04:45 GMT -7
Charles....Phoenix was not my favorite (it is a very scary place to be lately) but loved Sedona.
Old Heidelberg Bakery and Euro Market on 2210 E Indian School Rd and German Corner 4900 E Indian Rd next door is German Sausage Co. (I think owned by the restaurant)
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Post by suzanne on Apr 4, 2006 7:10:25 GMT -7
And which time, winter or summer is the "normal" time? Well, I think technically, winter time is normal and summer time is Daylight Savings Time. But we are on DST for more of the year (nearly 7 months) than we are on "normal" time. |
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Post by bescheid on Apr 4, 2006 18:46:01 GMT -7
And which time, winter or summer is the "normal" time? Yanc As to what is normal time? Darn, I have no idea, logically, a normal time would be consistent with the body's time clock. As it stands, this constant seasonal switch back and forth, just confuses my internal body time. Charles |
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Post by bescheid on Apr 4, 2006 19:39:33 GMT -7
Chris
I know about the area you are describing on Indian School road. Some how or another, I missed it. Also I was trying to remember the location of Sedona, I know I have been there, just cannot bring it to mind at the moment. Was that not a small mainly Mexican area? I was some how thinking, I had been there on one of those Mexcian celibrations. It was as of carnival, with various stands and some mexican dancing on a blocked off street.
We lived in Glendale, 51st north of Glendale ave, fairly close to thunderbird Ave. It was a good location to Pheonix central where I worked. I drove a Mazda 626 2 dr. then with out airconditioning. It was fine in the morning from home. But, from work to home, it was first, crisp shirt and tie, then by the time I arrived home, it was soggy, sweaty and cranky me. Usually took small shower time, two beers and silence, just to come back to being human once again.
Charles
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