Don't forget the clocks are messed up again this weekend

[Cush]

We seem to have this debate twice a year. Our MPs in their wisdom talked the debate that would have set the clocks in one time zone all year out of the House of commons in January but I see that it seems to be expected to be debated in the commons again before the next election. Personaly I see no reason why we have to go through with this silly act twice a year

 

[Piemaster]

At least it makes a nice change from talking about the weather and gives us something to complain about for a weekend

 

[3narf]

I think they (They Plc) are considering not doing it next year.

 

[Saddle bum]

It was one of Dave's promises to go to Euro time. Like many of his promises, they disappear like snowflakes in June.

Being one hour adrift from Europe and consequently having to endure stupid, dark winter nights has been a personal PIA all my life.

 

[Globalti]

It's the best gift anybody can receive; it means an extra hour in the evenings so that after-work rides can start.

*rubs hands with glee*

 

[Flying Dodo]

It was one of Dave's promises to go to Euro time. Like many of his promises, they disappear like snowflakes in June.

Any Government can only pass legislation if they get a majority - sadly January's Daylight Saving Bill failed due to a small number of MPs making it run out of time. The Scottish ones especially were not in favour. If Scotland gets independence, then any new Bill would stand a better chance of succeeding.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

I'm not looking forward to next week, they change the clocks and then it takes a week for my body clock to catch up, just to add to the confusion I'm back at work and back cycle commuting next week after a month sick.

 

[DRHysted]

It has actually been linked with an increase in cardic illnesses as well.

 

[al78]

Those pesky Scots, holding us back with their dark winters.

Yes, they should be grateful they don't live in Reykjavik, sunrise is at around 11:20am in mid December .

 

[Dayvo]

Yes, they should be grateful they don't live in Reykjavik, sunrise is at around 11:20am in mid December .

Ah, but if they had the same time as, say, India, then it'd be light earlier. Then change it to New York at lunchtime and they'd have lovely long evenings, too.

 

[Mad Doug Biker]

It has nothing to do with the farmers, it is for the gadget obsessed like my Dad so that they can take great glee at fannying about, changing all the clocks in the house at least 12 hours in advance, therefore confusing everyone, ffs!

 

[marafi]

Well i have work on sunday, so a hour more of the day will help me to ride back home. Better in the day then the night to cycle i say!

 

[Cush]

You should tell your dad, that if he leaves the clocks for six months they won't need changing back :-)

I do that with my cycle computer, I never change the time on it, so it is always on BST.

 

[Mad Doug Biker]

You should tell your dad, that if he leaves the clocks for six months they won't need changing back :-)

I have a wall clock which I have just left, so it has been an hour fast since the last change.
It has confused a few people in its time*


* - Pun intentional.

 

[Aperitif]

Puns like that are always good 'second time around'.
This time the clocks are not messed up. The next time they are adjusted - then it is a messing up exercise.