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| Joan E. Solsman
Posted on 09/02/2013 1:44:28 PM PDT by BenLurkin
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To: al baby
I prefer the traditional clocks and watches. I’ve always wanted to have a grandfather clock, but have never had a place for one. I love the sound of a clock ticking, a clock chiming, and the sound of church bells.
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posted on
09/02/2013 2:40:39 PM PDT
by
trisham
(Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)
To: Revolting cat!
I buy my watches at WalMart.
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posted on
09/02/2013 2:43:22 PM PDT
by
BenLurkin
(This is not a statement of fact. It is either opinion or satire; or both.)
To: max americana
“I personally dont and never have for the past 10 years or so unless theres a party or function I go to. You want the time? Take a look at your phone.”
Employers today are banning their employees from even carrying a cell phone while on the job.
If you get caught your toast.Especially with today’s obama economy.Management has all of the cards.
Use your watch and keep your job.
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posted on
09/02/2013 2:43:42 PM PDT
by
puppypusher
(The World is going to the dogs.)
To: sten
A nice thin gold watch does go well with a suit. The one I have is too expensive to wear everyday so I put it with my wife's jewelry. I actually forgot I even had it until I saw this thread. I agree that any watch that looks like a "gizmo" or "gadget" does not present a professional appearance for anybody who is...a grown up.
I believe someday we will have "wearable" computing but I don't see it in the form of a bulky wristwatch or even that "Google Glass" - which has the fashion sense of a bicycle helmet. I believe fashion plays a big role in the success of technology products. Apple (Steve Jobs and Jonathon Ives) probably tapped into that better than anybody else as their products look "cool" to tote around.
Not so with the Segway and the obligatory bicycle helmet which combine to create a double feature of dorkiness that cannot easily be undone. For example, the kid below is not going to pick up that girl and he'll be home tonight binge-watching some lame sitcom all by his lonesome self.
To: SamAdams76
That’s George Michael Bluth!
To: trisham
My wife and I bought a nice GF clock a few years ago, but she hates the chimes. :^(
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posted on
09/02/2013 2:56:11 PM PDT
by
Cyber Liberty
(Uncle Miltie: Obama poisoned race relations for a generation. Everything is racial now.)
To: Cyber Liberty
Can you relocate it to a different room? Or send it to me? :)
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posted on
09/02/2013 2:57:49 PM PDT
by
trisham
(Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)
To: trisham
I’m afraid we love the clock far too much for that. It’s an excellent curio case. But even though the chimes are off, she still ticks. We do turn the chimes on when we have company, so I have it play different tunes. Freaks ‘em out because they didn’t know you can do that. LOL.
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posted on
09/02/2013 3:11:39 PM PDT
by
Cyber Liberty
(Uncle Miltie: Obama poisoned race relations for a generation. Everything is racial now.)
To: sten
Read(well, actually listened to) a book recently.
Written in 99, it made predictions about upcoming tech. Fascinating to see how extrapolations from only 12 years ago were spot on or wildly off.
They essentially predicted smartphones, apps, etc. in considerable detail.
Except their platform for the device was the wristwatch, not a phone. LOL
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posted on
09/02/2013 3:28:53 PM PDT
by
Sherman Logan
(Mark Steyn: "In the Middle East, the enemy of our enemy is also our enemy.")
To: puppypusher
Thanks..but I’m a Hollywood producer. The only time I lecture my employees if I find out if they’re Dems.
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posted on
09/02/2013 3:30:08 PM PDT
by
max americana
(fired liberals in our company after the election, & laughed while they cried (true story))
To: SamAdams76
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posted on
09/02/2013 3:39:29 PM PDT
by
knarf
(I say things that are true ... I have no proof ... but they're true)
To: knarf
They’re just checking what time it is.
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posted on
09/02/2013 3:41:06 PM PDT
by
Revolting cat!
(Bad things are wrong! Ice cream is delicious!)
To: Revolting cat!
"Yeaaaah Booooieeee!"
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posted on
09/02/2013 3:42:18 PM PDT
by
dfwgator
To: Cyber Liberty
I’ve seen some beautiful grandfather clocks, and the outside doesn’t come close to the inside workings. Genius.
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posted on
09/02/2013 3:46:57 PM PDT
by
trisham
(Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)
To: trisham
I’d show you a picture of mine, but they don’t make them anymore. Sligh was sold to Bulova, who discontinued the design years ago....
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posted on
09/02/2013 4:11:30 PM PDT
by
Cyber Liberty
(Uncle Miltie: Obama poisoned race relations for a generation. Everything is racial now.)
To: Cyber Liberty
I’m glad that you have one that you appreciate. Take care of it! I know that you will. :)
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posted on
09/02/2013 4:18:04 PM PDT
by
trisham
(Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)
To: dfwgator
25 or 6 to 4 last time I looked. And, yes, I do wear a watch. Can't be bothered with dragging the phone out of my pocket when I can just tilt my arm. Sheesh.
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posted on
09/02/2013 4:40:22 PM PDT
by
BfloGuy
(People who know what theyÂ’re talking about donÂ’t need PowerPoint.)
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