Muenkel 0 #1 March 8, 2008 While I am a fan of DST, who decided to change it to the second weekend in March? Was it the US gov't? If so, who gives them the right to change this when it effects the entire world? Not meaning to make this SC material. Anyway, it does give me hope that Spring is coming soon. _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #2 March 8, 2008 Actually Daylight Savings is only a US thing The EU observers "Summertime hours" and those go in effect in a few weeks. Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PLFXpert 0 #3 March 8, 2008 I used to like it dark earlier--when I live more of a night life. I LOVE it lighter later now. The time change thing is rather silly, though. It all evens itself out without our "help". Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakee 1,563 #4 March 8, 2008 Quote If so, who gives them the right to change this when it effects the entire world? You think the rest of the world keeps pace with when the US changes their clocks?Do you want to have an ideagasm? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #6 March 8, 2008 Quote Actually Daylight Savings is only a US thing The EU observers "Summertime hours" and those go in effect in a few weeks. Nope wrong again, Daylight Savings is in OZ as well, and we finish it on March 30 You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #7 March 8, 2008 Quote Was it the US gov't? If so, who gives them the right to change this when it effects the entire world? Somebody doesn't know his history of time very well.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shell666 0 #8 March 8, 2008 Quote Quote If so, who gives them the right to change this when it effects the entire world? You think the rest of the world keeps pace with when the US changes their clocks? Their neighbour to the north does. I HATE losing that hour of sleep. But I like "falling back" and gaining it again! 'Shell Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #9 March 8, 2008 Quote Quote Was it the US gov't? If so, who gives them the right to change this when it effects the entire world? Somebody doesn't know his history of time very well. Give him a break. He only recently ditched Dial up.My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSE 5 #10 March 8, 2008 Didn't DST spawn from the railroads? If I remember history correctly, railroads are also why we have timezones? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakee 1,563 #11 March 9, 2008 Quote Didn't DST spawn from the railroads? If I remember history correctly, railroads are also why we have timezones? Standardised time came from railways and long distance communications. Daylight savings was thought up by an Englishman who just reckoned it would be a good idea, it was adopted by most of Europe and then the USA during WW1 in order to boost daylight leisure time for workers to offset the nightime blackouts and energy shortages.Do you want to have an ideagasm? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #12 March 9, 2008 You're way wrong. DST came from cell phones. They needed a way to keep them all in the proper time. Geez, everyone who was born in 1990 knows that. My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 2 #13 March 9, 2008 Quote I HATE losing that hour of sleep. It's Sunday morning. Except for the church organist, hardly anyone loses squat. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shell666 0 #14 March 9, 2008 Quote Quote I HATE losing that hour of sleep. It's Sunday morning. Except for the church organist, hardly anyone loses squat. First, an extra day of work this year, now an hour less sleep this weekend. Combine that with the fact I'm 0 for 27 on RUTR and it's making me cranky. 'Shell Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BerryBoy 0 #15 March 9, 2008 Yeah...I'm across time zones right now in Florida for classes. This means, not only do I lose an hour from the time change, but I lose another hour tomorrow because of the stupid time change. Oh, and did I forget to mention I'm getting up an hour earlier than usual....NOT happy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflydrew 0 #16 March 9, 2008 DST is actually optional for each state... most states participate, but some don't: AZ, PR, HI... I think there's another.. maybe Alaska? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #17 March 9, 2008 Man, and I thought DST was started by the BBQ and Charcoal industries who had lobbyists badger Congress into giving Americans that extra hour after work to cook out. "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kschilk 0 #18 March 9, 2008 Quote Was it the US gov't? If so, who gives them the right to change this when it effects the entire world? Coz' they were the only ones willing to pay the overtime, for the sun to stay out longer. I hear AL Gore negotiated the deal."T'was ever thus." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muenkel 0 #19 March 9, 2008 Quote Was it the US gov't? If so, who gives them the right to change this when it effects the entire world? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Somebody doesn't know his history of time very well. You are correct. It's not like it is life threatening though. The truth is, I just didn't feel like looking it up. _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
