Posted on 03/06/2009 7:09:35 AM PST by Diana in Wisconsin
In a sleep deprived nation, we're all about to lose a little more as daylight-savings time arrives Sunday.
So this is your reminder: Before going to bed Saturday night, move your clocks and watches forward by one hour or risk being an hour late to Sunday church or other activities.
The lost hour will return November 1st, when clocks go back to standard time.
Daylight-saving time is not observed in Arizona, Hawaii and three U.S. territories American Samoa, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands.
Daylight Saving Time begins at 2:00 a.m. on the second Sunday in March and reverts to Standard Time on the first Sunday in November.
Of course, whenever you set your clocks ahead one hour, you are also supposed to make another change. Change the batteries on your smoke detectors.
Smoke detector batteries need changing every six months and the switch to daylight-saving time is the perfect time to make the change.
Did you know? Daylight saving time was first used during World War I, as part of an effort in the United States and other warring countries to conserve fuel. In theory, using daylight more efficiently saves fuel and energy because it reduces the nation's need for artificial light.
I hate daylight savings time.
:’(
Don’t ask me. I don’t even understand how my computer knows the correct date and time in the lower right-hand corner, LOL!
Sorry man, I just had to do it. :)
Of course you know that is VERY warm for this time of year here.
About 3 weeks ago we had some 75 degree days in mid February. Unheard of! Save us Algore!
Yeah, I know. We’re expecting highs in the 60’s for sunday. Too warm to go clamming with the cold water gear I have to wear this time of year. Hopefully all the snow will be gone by monday, and we won’t get any more until Christmas Eve.
Steaks on the grill sunday! WOOHOO!
Superior, they say, never gives up her dead
When the gales of November come early.
On top of that Indiana (in its infinite wisdom) has chosen to place itself in the Eastern time.
The only state in the Union that falls entirely within a time zone yet fails to observe it.
The meridian for that time zone runs thru Columbus Ohio. Go figure.
Its a solution without a problem.
I’ve always wondered: how do the television listings handle the time change? What about those services that you call and give you the time in real time? Do they go from 1:59:50 directly to 3:00:00 instead of 2:00:00?
Well, Maybe not a dem!
well said. This weekend is almost like a holiday for me. I love that extra hour!
You had to reminde me of one thing I despise. Thank you jimmah cattah.
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