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Has it been mentioned yet? DST

qualitygal — Wed, 01 Mar 2023 19:20:58 GMT

Sunday, March 12. Already!!!!

Spring must be on it's way, pay no attention to the report we are due 5" of snow tomorrow, I'm firing the weatherman here! LOL

Sorry if someone else mentioned it already.

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ValuSkr — Wed, 01 Mar 2023 19:22:35 GMT

I think you are the first. Thanks for the reminder!

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Kachina624 — Wed, 01 Mar 2023 19:30:26 GMT

I'll be so happy!!! My state legislature is now debating whether to stay on DST all year. I'd be thrilled if we would.

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kaydee50 — Wed, 01 Mar 2023 19:47:51 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
I'll be so happy!!! My state legislature is now debating whether to stay on DST all year. I'd be thrilled if we would.

Agree! I like it being lighter at night. If we were to stay on CST it would be light here at 4 am!!

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deeva — Wed, 01 Mar 2023 20:08:30 GMT

I'll be able to see the TSV at 9pm.

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Desertdi — Wed, 01 Mar 2023 20:14:46 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
I'll be so happy!!! My state legislature is now debating whether to stay on DST all year. I'd be thrilled if we would.

@Kachina624 I wish California would do it. My cable feed comes from there.

When THEY go to standard time....all my TV shows are on an hour later. Ya know....prime time starting at 10pm.... When CA & AZ are on the "same clock".....it's a LOT more convenient for me.

I know this is a minor thing in the scheme of life....but I'm a crabby old lady (!!) di

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Desertdi — Wed, 01 Mar 2023 20:18:52 GMT

@Kachina624 PS.......I just looked at the weather radar....and it almost "looks" like this storm is gonna pass over us slightly to the north.....although the local report still says it will start around 3pm...

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On It — Wed, 01 Mar 2023 20:30:18 GMT

Daylight Savings Time works better for those living on the eastern side of a time zone. For those on the western side, it can be problematic in early Spring and late Fall.

I watched to see the effect year-round DST would have on my area in West Texas. On Dec. 22, 2022 the sun would not have risen until shortly before 9:00 A.M. on DST. It seems schools and some businesses would need to opt for a later start time to accommodate for the cold, dark mornings.

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Kachina624 — Wed, 01 Mar 2023 20:32:52 GMT

@Desertdi The snow and rain part is going North of us but the wind gusts have already started.

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feline groovy — Thu, 02 Mar 2023 00:03:02 GMT

P.S.: the Vernal Equinox starts Monday, March 20th.

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laluzdelmundo — Thu, 02 Mar 2023 00:40:24 GMT

I am in the Valley of the Sun and no one I know, or have known, wants DST. It was tried for the first time after World War II, in 1967, and the State Legislature rejected it in 1968.

"Arizona Long Ago Decided It Has Lots of Daylight, Thanks." -- A Tucson Citizen article, April 26, 1968.

Many people wait until sundown for any outdoor activity as it is. But of course now we have so many transplants from places where people, such as you dear DST fans, seem to love it. But if the low temp in a 24 hr cycle is 90-95 degrees, the only thing we have going for us in the evening is darkness.

Bless your hearts

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Icegoddess — Thu, 02 Mar 2023 00:57:29 GMT

I'm in the East and I prefer standard time. I hate getting up in the dark and I rarely have a reason to be out at 9 pm. Also, it's more dangerous for the school kids getting onto busses in the dark.

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sugar plum — Thu, 02 Mar 2023 01:13:24 GMT

It doesn't matter what time school starts. Most parents drive their kids to school anyway. As for businesses it wouldn't matter. We drive home in the dark so what's the difference?

I'm in the mortheast so I would prefer DST all year. Especially in the winter cold.

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Mindy D — Thu, 02 Mar 2023 01:44:20 GMT

@kaydee50 wrote:
@Kachina624 wrote:
I'll be so happy!!! My state legislature is now debating whether to stay on DST all year. I'd be thrilled if we would.
Agree! I like it being lighter at night. If we were to stay on CST it would be light here at 4 am!!

Not good for sleeping.

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qvcfreak — Thu, 02 Mar 2023 02:28:58 GMT

@qualitygal wrote:
Sunday, March 12. Already!!!!

Spring must be on it's way, pay no attention to the report we are due 5" of snow tomorrow, I'm firing the weatherman here! LOL

Sorry if someone else mentioned it already.

I'm in South Texas and it will be 102 tomorrow

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SilleeMee — Thu, 02 Mar 2023 02:52:06 GMT

Not looking forward to it. I especially don't like it when it's still light outside at 9pm in the summer.

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SharkE — Thu, 02 Mar 2023 03:04:57 GMT

March 12th

I don't care which one they choose just get one and don't dilly dally back and forth it's been like that my whole life.

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Kachina624 — Thu, 02 Mar 2023 18:07:54 GMT

@Mindy D wrote:
@kaydee50 wrote:
@Kachina624 wrote:
I'll be so happy!!! My state legislature is now debating whether to stay on DST all year. I'd be thrilled if we would.
Agree! I like it being lighter at night. If we were to stay on CST it would be light here at 4 am!!
Not good for sleeping.

@Mindy D I have no problem whatsoever.

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Trailrun23 — Sat, 04 Mar 2023 23:25:05 GMT

I can't wait for DST! I hate when it's dark at 5:30 pm.

Love having so much evening time when it's still daylight and I can spend time outside with my flowers.

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icezeus — Sun, 05 Mar 2023 00:55:06 GMT

@Desertdi wrote:
@Kachina624 wrote:
I'll be so happy!!! My state legislature is now debating whether to stay on DST all year. I'd be thrilled if we would.
@Kachina624 I wish California would do it. My cable feed comes from there.

When THEY go to standard time....all my TV shows are on an hour later. Ya know....prime time starting at 10pm.... When CA & AZ are on the "same clock".....it's a LOT more convenient for me.

I know this is a minor thing in the scheme of life....but I'm a crabby old lady (!!) di

@Desertdi

We actually voted for it a few years back. Either 2018 or 2020, but it's not that simple. There are some extra steps. I think it has to be approved through congress as well. (Sigh)