Should we stop changing the clocks?

by Guest Sun 29 Mar 2009, 18:55

Notice how bright it is out and it's 7pm. Whats the point of changing the clocks these days?

Okay I am a bit bored so if you've anything to add please do so and even if you've nothing to add we want to hear from you....

by Guest Sun 29 Mar 2009, 19:01

Which countries actually change their clocks?

by Guest Sun 29 Mar 2009, 19:04

All of Europe. North America and half of Australia.

All places quite north I believe.

by Guest Sun 29 Mar 2009, 19:07

I'm a real rebel because I never change the time in my car. It still confuses me though!

by Guest Sun 29 Mar 2009, 19:13

It's all his fault - William Willett

by Guest Sun 29 Mar 2009, 19:16

My word! People didn't age well back then did they?

It says he died aged 59 in 1915 and the photo of him was taken in 1909 so he was 53 in that photo. He looks 20 years older than that!

by Guest Sun 29 Mar 2009, 19:19

Yes, even the youngsters looked old in those days.

Willett is the great-great-grandfather of Coldplay frontman Chris Martin

by JKLever Sun 29 Mar 2009, 19:21

It's a good idea imo, longer summer days when the light lasts longer.

by Guest Sun 29 Mar 2009, 19:23

Demelza wrote:Yes, even the youngsters looked old in those days.

Willett is the great-great-grandfather of Coldplay frontman Chris Martin

20 hour shifts down a hole 7 days a week aged 10 didn't help though did they!?

Says it all with the Chris Martin connection! Rolling Eyes

by HH_pink Sun 29 Mar 2009, 19:24

Demelza wrote:Which countries actually change their clocks?

Look at the map here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daylight_saving_time

by Guest Sun 29 Mar 2009, 19:26

HH_pink wrote:
Demelza wrote:Which countries actually change their clocks?
Look at the map here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daylight_saving_time

Just doesn't make sense to me. Why does only part of Australia do it?

by HH_pink Sun 29 Mar 2009, 19:29

Demelza wrote:
HH_pink wrote:
Demelza wrote:Which countries actually change their clocks?
Look at the map here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daylight_saving_time
Just doesn't make sense to me. Why does only part of Australia do it?

Just the southern half where it is actually required/makes sense I guess. The Northern parts are almost tropical with not much variation in the length of daylight across seasons and therefore don't need the time change.

by Guest Sun 29 Mar 2009, 19:34

And Queensland like to be different, bless them!

by DJ_Smerk Sun 29 Mar 2009, 19:37

OP will not be surprised by the SS' reaction.

by HH_pink Sun 29 Mar 2009, 19:45

SS is the OP.

by DJ_Smerk Sun 29 Mar 2009, 19:47

Das OP Koke.

by Basil Mon 30 Mar 2009, 01:00

If I had my way, GB would adopt Central European Time - one hour further forward than we are now all year round. Makes sense because it boosts the UK leisure industry, and reduces elecricity consumption.