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Mossfern

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8. For a while

Sun Nov 2, 2025, 12:31 PM

Nov 2

I just stopped changing the clock in my car, adjusting the time in my head by an hour if I needed too.
I also (while I was working) pushed the time ahead a few minutes so I was guaranteeing (in my mind) that I would be places on time.

Example: I have an appointment for 10:45am - I look at the clock in my car which says 10:42 - I briefly say to myself "Oh shit, I'm going to be late" and then remember that I've changed the clock - and I arrive on time. I know - but it was an effective game I played with myself.

It drove my family nuts.

BTW, my cats were royally pissed that they got fed an hour late this morning.
I tried showing them the time on my phone, but they didn't believe me.

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OK! Enough Time Changing, Thanks! [View all] MineralMan Nov 2 OP

Agree 👍... anciano Nov 2 #1

I think True Dough Nov 2 #2

LOL! MineralMan Nov 2 #3

Agree. bluestarone Nov 2 #4

And you have to make sure they are not tilted dalton99a Nov 2 #5

My idea PJMcK Nov 2 #6

That is already in place, Disaffected Nov 2 #11

Of course, you're correct PJMcK Nov 2 #57

Zulu time! I should get one clock and set it to GMT. MineralMan Nov 2 #16

Totally agree with this! joshdawg Nov 2 #25

LOL - I wonder what DU's excuse is. Totally Tunsie Nov 2 #7

For a while Mossfern Nov 2 #8

Ummm... I still leave the clocks in our cars unchanged. WestMichRad Nov 2 #50

I agree. After three attempts on my bedroom clock (digital), I just said the hell with it and LoisB Nov 2 #9

Exactly! MineralMan Nov 2 #12

Do you really need that many clocks? Ocelot II Nov 2 #10

Of course not! MineralMan Nov 2 #14

I like you immensely. nt mr715 Nov 2 #18

Aww....shucks.... MineralMan Nov 2 #19

Sorry but the clocks reminds me a lot of my dad mr715 Nov 2 #20

I completely understand the clock abundance. I love them, too. ... littlemissmartypants Nov 2 #36

You need a clock in almost every room synni Nov 2 #17

Agreed - it is a pointless PITA. Disaffected Nov 2 #13

I had forgotten today was the day...I thougt the NFL made a mistake. milestogo Nov 2 #15

I have a clock that automatically changed itself! FakeNoose Nov 2 #21

Just noted that in our house. calimary Nov 2 #35

Standard time year around. Just because R senators from Florida want a saving one year around is enough to oppose question everything Nov 2 #22

Replace the works with atomic works. piddyprints Nov 2 #23

But, then, what would I write about? MineralMan Nov 2 #27

You are a wealth piddyprints Nov 2 #31

Thanks. I'll continue doing that, then. MineralMan Nov 2 #32

I feel your pain, but at least they're battery powered. rsdsharp Nov 2 #24

Oh, the horror! MineralMan Nov 2 #33

That's a good idea! calimary Nov 2 #38

I like the changes. LisaM Nov 2 #26

So do I Owl Nov 2 #54

It was important when I was working. Now that I'm retired I usually don't know what time of even day it is. surfered Nov 2 #28

And now my car clock is off. Today is the longest day of the year. Enjoy it and all. twodogsbarking Nov 2 #29

Or you could buy more contemporary clocks SocialDemocrat61 Nov 2 #30

I have some of those, too. MineralMan Nov 2 #34

I'm sure they could be recycled SocialDemocrat61 Nov 2 #41

Maybe, but they're still on my wall, right? MineralMan Nov 2 #45

But you can take them down from your wall SocialDemocrat61 Nov 2 #46

I'm with you, MineralMan. Borogove Nov 2 #37

Enough!! Hear! Hear! ⏰️⏳️🕰 littlemissmartypants Nov 2 #39

And don't even talk about smoke alarms!! I only have to change five clocks. thought crime Nov 2 #40

I want standard time. chouchou Nov 2 #42

I feel your pain hurl Nov 2 #43

"now I just stop the pendulum for an hour" BumRushDaShow Nov 2 #47

I have a hefty real Oak wood (or so they say) Seiko chiming pendulum wall clock BumRushDaShow Nov 2 #44

Accidents increase just as much with the "extr hour of sleep" time change in the fall Warpy Nov 2 #48

Totally agree enough already Tree Lady Nov 2 #49

Time to get rid of some clocks. GoodRaisin Nov 2 #51

I don't have as much of an issue changing my mechanical clocks GoCubsGo Nov 2 #52

Most polls have stated to leave it one way and be done with it. However... Xolodno Nov 2 #53

Of the annoyances, I will add the Chinese conspiracy . . . John1956PA Nov 2 #55

Agree. I don't give a damn which time we stick with, just stop changing it! n/t NH Ethylene Nov 2 #56

AGREE 1,000+! You so accurately described what this 83 year old gal went cornball 24 Nov 2 #58