What Time Is It ???

Bird · Jun 17, 2003

( Auto parts chains used to carry small stick on LCD clocks )

I know AutoZone has them and I'll bet a lot of the other chains do, too.

LSmith · Jun 17, 2003

If you want an in-dash marine clock and want to pay for it look here: Clocks
You can even get one to tell you the tides (if you have a REALLY big pond /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif)

L. Smith

Anonymous Poster · Jun 18, 2003

This is my first reply to anything, I'll see if I can get it right the first time.
Here's a link to a small illuminated clock made for motorcycles. The lighted one is $23, the Non-lighted one is $17. Type part # 4216 in the search on the left side of the WEB site to get to the clocks.

Wing126

http://www.aerostich.com/riderwearhouse.store

markie61 · Jun 18, 2003

Pretty slick /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif!

Welcome to TBN! Good first post. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Mark

Anonymous Poster · Jun 18, 2003

You could always go with a GPS, then you would know the time and never get lost.

Anonymous Poster · Jun 21, 2003

I know this may sound crazy, but I suggest you just tune your biological clock.

If you really need to be back at the telephone or somewhere else EXACTLY at a certain moment, buy the cheap wristwatch. Latch it around the steering wheel. It becomes a "steering wheel watch."

Otherwise, with practice you can get back to where you need to be pretty close to when you need to be there without the watch or mechanical time piece. Just takes a little practice.

I too quit carrying watches a few years ago...so I do have an understanding of where your are coming from...or is that where you are at...perhaps better stated when you are at? /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

tc35dforme · Jun 22, 2003

The cheapo watch was definetly first on my list, but that's just way too easy !! I thought maybe a nice analog clock on the dash would add that special bit of civility to this utilitarian work horse.

My wife suggested bolting a sundial to the hood. That's a good idea, but what do I do when its cloudy ? /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif

Well ... I'm off to root through my son's collection of Scooby-doo and Pokemon watches to find one that works. He'll never miss it /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

fractal · Jun 26, 2003

( Von, I gave up on wrist watches when I was 17 !!

I was working on a golf course...mowing with a multigang reel fairway mower ( 12'- 14' cut ). While dismounting, I got my watchband caught on a reel support arm, and ripped a pretty good gash in my wrist where the band snapped. Not really a life altering situation, but I feel they just get in the way. )

I don't wear anything even remotely resembling jewelry for the same reason. I learned my lesson about the same age. I had a summer job at stanford linear accelerator. The tech there, a three fingered tech, said ... "don't wear jewelry around electricity or you will wind up like me". His wedding ring shorted out 2kv and burned his finger off. I took off my watch that day and have never worn any jewelry since. I am a computer programmer by trade but find that several of my hobbies (ham radio, tractors..) have me putting my hands in places that jewelry could be considered a hazard.

Anyway .. You can buy a small lcd clock/timer from any cooking / home store. I buy the ones with a magnet on back. I use them when I am burning burgers. Should stick to the tractor as well. Just remember to bring them in when you come in.

bmac · Jun 28, 2003

Here's what I did. Looks good, great visibility. However, not weatherproof. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

tc35dforme · Jun 28, 2003

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Bmac, Very funny....That was a joke ....right /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif

All you need is a 2000' self retracting cord reel on the back to plug that baby in !!