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How Do You Set Your Clocks?

Desert Lily — Tue, 25 Dec 2018 21:52:42 GMT

Fast? Slow? On the dot? When I was a child my father was a corporate executive, and we lived way out in the suburbs even though his office was in the city. He drove me to school every morning. My father set all the clocks in our house 10 minutes ahead: alarm clocks, wall clocks, the anniversary clock, his wristwatch. He said he never wanted to be late for work, yet he was forever in such a hurry. He'd speed on the roads to my school to drop me off and then say, "See you later, John, uh Tom, ... uh I mean Lily" and quickly drive away. When I was an adult, I noticed his clocks were then 20 minutes fast. I inherited this. My alarm clock is 30 minutes fast. My living room floor clock on a stand is 25 minutes fast half the year and 1 hour and 25 minutes fast the other half. My stove clock is 27 minutes ahead (it used to be 20, but I keep adding) and don't even ask me how fast my car clock is. When my child first started driving, I got in my car and the clock was correct; I immediately changed it. When my new above-stove microwave was installed, the guy set the correct time on it; the first thing I did was set it ahead. I don't want any "atomic?" clocks because I don't want the actual time. No one knows what time it is in my house but me, and I'm in a rush getting ready for work each morning. I know the real time by looking at my phone, the computer, etc., but the times I want to know the real time most is at the end of the work day and when looking forward to something special.

So, how about you? How do you set your clocks?

Re: How Do You Set Your Clocks?

Mary Bailey — Tue, 25 Dec 2018 21:56:46 GMT

I work at home & twice a month in the office.

everything that I program is 2-3 minutes ahead. Drives DH crazy!

but if I'm late it's an "incident" and counts against me My rating drops and my schedule sucks more!

Re: How Do You Set Your Clocks?

Nonametoday — Tue, 25 Dec 2018 22:25:08 GMT

I set them ahead beginning with 10 minutes up to exact. We have several striking clocks (I used to buy antique clocks and have sold most of them but I have a few remaining that I like to keep). So I set them 10 minutes, 8 minutes, 6 minutes, etc. I like to hear the striking. It also keeps me on my toes.

I have to add a PS. I have to turn my clock strikers off when my children are home because they recall that is one of the things from childhood they were not fond of.

Re: How Do You Set Your Clocks?

Kachina624 — Tue, 25 Dec 2018 22:09:55 GMT

I'm a fanatic about wanting my clocks to be exactly on the correct time on the dot. I'm quite capable of getting myself out the door in time to get where I'm expected.

Re: How Do You Set Your Clocks?

SurferWife — Tue, 25 Dec 2018 22:14:52 GMT

Ditto @Kachina624...if I need to get up earlier, I simply set my alarm clock to go off earlier.

Re: How Do You Set Your Clocks?

SilleeMee — Tue, 25 Dec 2018 22:22:31 GMT

All of my clocks, except the ones on my appliances, are automatic 'atomic' clocks. So I don't ever set those. Appliance clocks on stove and coffee maker are manually set to be accurate.

Re: How Do You Set Your Clocks?

freakygirl — Tue, 25 Dec 2018 22:26:53 GMT

10 minutes ahead. i hate being late.

Re: How Do You Set Your Clocks?

JYWilliams — Tue, 25 Dec 2018 22:32:38 GMT

On the dot for me. My mom sets hers 10 minutes ahead.

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FastDogWalker2 — Tue, 25 Dec 2018 22:44:13 GMT

I am on the dot except for my alarm clock. That is usually two minutes fast - weird right?!

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OKPrincess — Tue, 25 Dec 2018 22:49:03 GMT

I set the clocks to the exact time!!

Re: How Do You Set Your Clocks?

SilleeMee — Tue, 25 Dec 2018 22:52:58 GMT

My friend doesn't even have a clock in her house. She uses her phone for everything.

Re: How Do You Set Your Clocks?

Sweetbay magnolia — Tue, 25 Dec 2018 22:59:42 GMT

I set mine to be as "on time" as possible, though I do have a couple that run a tad slow, so I'll adjust them a few minutes ahead if I have to reset them for some reason.

I generally try to be on the early side of appointments, if I can be.

I have a couple of balky battery operated wall clocks that run perfectly in the winter but constantly stop in the summer. I think it has to do with how the earth tilts on it's axis.

Re: How Do You Set Your Clocks?

jackthebear — Tue, 25 Dec 2018 23:00:46 GMT

all our clocks are electronic

they are cable box, iphone, watch

can't set ahead

Re: How Do You Set Your Clocks?

AmericanBulldogMom — Tue, 25 Dec 2018 23:03:08 GMT

I set to exact time. It’s really not helpful to know a clock is set so many minutes ahead of time bc you know you still have that extra time. Makes no sense. LOL!

Re: How Do You Set Your Clocks?

staciesmom — Tue, 25 Dec 2018 23:22:51 GMT

Exact time.

Re: How Do You Set Your Clocks?

froggy — Tue, 25 Dec 2018 23:27:58 GMT

I set my clocks to the right time. I want to know what time it is! And I'm never late. If I set my clocks ahead I would know it in my head and it would have the effect of making me take the time to figure out the real time.

Re: How Do You Set Your Clocks?

kitcat51 — Tue, 25 Dec 2018 23:34:47 GMT

On the dot.

Re: How Do You Set Your Clocks?

VaBelle35 — Tue, 25 Dec 2018 23:36:16 GMT

I cannot play the clock game.

Mine are set by the time on my cell phone and every clock in the house is set to the same time.

I had a clock in my bedroom that started to run slow and I had to get rid of it because I was constantly resetting it.

Re: How Do You Set Your Clocks?

Montana — Wed, 26 Dec 2018 00:20:20 GMT

Everything on the exact time. And I am always on time. I get myself going early. I never thought about having the wrong time on my clocks.

Re: How Do You Set Your Clocks?

pattypeep — Wed, 26 Dec 2018 01:02:05 GMT

@Desert Lily I set my clocks to the minute. I am fanatical about being on time for stuff. Usually get places 10 minutes early. My dad was in the service and his motto was if you're on time, you're late. LOL