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Across the Fence:  Extending Daylight Savings Time...What do You Thin  |
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MeadowLark
True Blue Farmgirl
2206 Posts
USA
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 Posted - Jul 23 2005 : 07:52:42 AM
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There seems to be a "push" in Congress for extending daylight savings time an extra 4 weeks... The change would be second Sunday in march and the second Sunday in November... The reason is that it would give Americans more time to spend outdoors...and that when Americans are outdoors they spend MONEY??? I laughed when I read that! Do YOU spend money when you are outdoors??? I am working to MAKE money when outdoors... tending my vines in the vineyard, working the land, growing food to eat to save money, repairing machinary that is broken to work the land, hanging laundry to save on resources and energy, I could go on and on... The extra "hour" on the clock will NOT prompt me to go the mall to spend, spend, spend...More fuel and stupidity by government to add to mass consumerism in my opinion.
"Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing, there is a field. I'll meet you there." Rumi, 13th century. http://www.xs4all.nl/~josvg/cits/sb/sb101.html |
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TheSoapMaven
True Blue Farmgirl
691 Posts
Susan
LA
USA
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Posted - Jul 23 2005 : 08:28:53 AM
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I hate the idea. I look forward to Fall/Winter...shorter days. My husband likes the idea. Doesnt have to get up so early to go hunting! At least for a few extra days in the fall. I wish they'd leave it alone altogether myself. But that cat is already out of the bag.
I am not going to spend more money either way. I don't get it either. But I am not much of a shopper to begin with.
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Clare
True Blue Farmgirl
2173 Posts
NC WA State
USA
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Posted - Jul 23 2005 : 09:43:40 AM
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Well girls, I did not know this is being considered; however, I have to say that I'm all for extending the hours. Just because of one thing: I go into a funk in the fall when we go back to standard time... for some reason that change to early darkness is a huge trigger for SADD. A shopper I'm not, so their reasoning is lost on me, but I'll take the daylight!!
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
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Posted - Jul 23 2005 : 09:56:08 AM
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I am all for more daylight hours but I KNOW I don't spend more money..I think that is funny.
Must be for those "power shoppers". The only place I love to shop are book stores, fabric stores, nurseries and garden centers and yarn shops..I am an equal daylight/dark shopper in those places..haha. It is good that I live so far from a big town or city...I shope when I go to "town" and then in betweeen I avoid stores all I can. School clothes shopping is coming up though...ugh! I do one big old shopping day and get it over with.
I have known people who have a hard time with less daylight hours too..that must be so hard!! So far..I havn't had that problem.
Jenny in Utah
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connio
True Blue Farmgirl
535 Posts
connie
springtown
texas
USA
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Posted - Jul 23 2005 : 09:58:01 AM
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Hey Farm Girls!
I like the idea of extended daylight savings time because I always need the time to work outside and get things done at home.
HOWEVER, nothing, absolutely nothing will be persuasive or powerful enough to get me to go to a mall!!! I despise malls. In my opinion, they are just prime examples of our gluttonous, consumption-oriented soceity.
Guess that I have said my piece!
Connie
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mollymae
True Blue Farmgirl
694 Posts
Molly
Visalia
California
USA
694 Posts |
Posted - Jul 23 2005 : 10:56:41 AM
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I shop whether it's daytime or nighttime (when the need arises), but I agree with Clare, I go into a funk when there's not enough daylight!!
Cead Mile Failte,
Molly
"If I can stop one heart from breaking, I shall not live in vain. If I can ease one life the Aching or cool one pain, or help one fainting robin unto his nest again, I shall not live in vain" ~Emily Dickinson
**When life throws scraps your way ~ Make a Quilt!**
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jpbluesky
True Blue Farmgirl
6066 Posts
Jeannie
Florida
USA
6066 Posts |
Posted - Jul 23 2005 : 11:07:12 AM
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In Florida, people would spend more while outdoors. The cost of a round of golf or a day at theme parks, at the batting cage, renting a canoe, playing tennis, or a longer day on the boat.. Here the outdoor fun (not for me, but for many) all costs money. Funny that people would think of that, though. Evening things cost money, too! Movies, dinner out, concerts...oh well, I look forward to the shorter days in the fall. The cool evenings need to have more twilight in my mind, but I am not one that relishes change.
as for me, when I am outdoors it is for a walk, a bike ride, working in the garden, cleaning my porch, or taking photos in the woods. Not much money spent there!
jpbluesky
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westernhorse51
True Blue Farmgirl
1681 Posts
michele
farmingdale
n.j.
USA
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Posted - Jul 23 2005 : 4:47:23 PM
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I dont like the idea at all. I love fall, it's my favorite season. I love daylight but once again were interfering with nature for the dollar. Havent we already messed things up by interfering? I love the change of seasons by the time one ends, Im ready for the other. I think we should leave it alone. Michele
"she selects wool and flax and works with eager hands". Prov. 31:13 |
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Linda Houston
True Blue Farmgirl
538 Posts
Linda
Lake Charles
Louisiana
USA
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Posted - Jul 23 2005 : 4:55:34 PM
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I wasn't aware of the change until today. I just wish "they" (the powers that be") would make up their minds and not change things for thier own agenda. I agree with others, I am not going to do too many things differently, except stay out side to garden and entertain on my patio...Will I go shopping....if I need something. I don't have the energy or desire to "draw" the malls, (As my Mother used to say) no matter how many hours of daylight I have.
If this change will help our farmers...Then I am for it----If it is to entice us to spend more money---please
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bubblesnz
True Blue Farmgirl
291 Posts
helen
New Zealand
291 Posts |
Posted - Jul 23 2005 : 5:31:05 PM
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We have daylight saving from October till end of March. Ours was extended last year. I personally dont like it unless I am on holiday :) Tuff too for mums with little ones to get to sleep.
In New Zealand, the schools have their annual break from the 23rd December until the first week in february.
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mollymae
True Blue Farmgirl
694 Posts
Molly
Visalia
California
USA
694 Posts |
Posted - Jul 24 2005 : 07:27:08 AM
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That's right, Helen, right now you are having your Winter season, aren't you?
Cead Mile Failte,
Molly
"If I can stop one heart from breaking, I shall not live in vain. If I can ease one life the Aching or cool one pain, or help one fainting robin unto his nest again, I shall not live in vain" ~Emily Dickinson
**When life throws scraps your way ~ Make a Quilt!**
Sisterhood of the Traveling Art |
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bubblesnz
True Blue Farmgirl
291 Posts
helen
New Zealand
291 Posts |
Posted - Jul 25 2005 : 12:59:44 AM
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Yes Mollymae, and it sucks!! Very wet and foggy today :(
A great oak, is just a little nut which held it's ground. |
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sqrl
True Blue Farmgirl
605 Posts
Melissa
Northern California
USA
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Posted - Jul 25 2005 : 09:27:51 AM
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Why does everything always have to be about money? It's so silly. I like the change in seasons and day light but it is a hard transition for me, I too am affected by SADD. More sun light sure wouldn't make me shop more.
Blessed Be
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MeadowLark
True Blue Farmgirl
2206 Posts
USA
2206 Posts |
Posted - Jul 25 2005 : 09:46:32 AM
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When I think about this there can't be more sunlight...there is only 24 hours in a day...It is man's folly manipulating time...No one has figured out how to add more light in the winter months as far as I know? But the government tries to lead us to believe they can, so we'll get in our cars, buy more gas and go to the M and spend!!!!
"Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing, there is a field. I'll meet you there." Rumi, 13th century. http://www.xs4all.nl/~josvg/cits/sb/sb101.html |
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