tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974069331194878127.post1975529153096965697..comments2023-09-28T16:46:11.250-05:00Comments on TransylvanianDutch: Clockwise: How does one define that word?Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16874952946606709532noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974069331194878127.post-86244667184923754272013-02-17T15:54:33.404-06:002013-02-17T15:54:33.404-06:00This was quite fascinating. I had no idea time var...This was quite fascinating. I had no idea time varied so much. I do know I love to watch my atomic clock go nuts when daylight savings time happens. I've only managed to catch it running a fast forward a few times, but it's a sight to see.Tattered and Losthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00208918251232477186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974069331194878127.post-84092021129551083172013-02-17T14:54:01.014-06:002013-02-17T14:54:01.014-06:00Thanx 4 the link!!
I find it comforting to see som...Thanx 4 the link!!<br />I find it comforting to see some things surviving through times, wars, degradation and urbanization. <br />1270? Wow!! Remarkable. <br />I hope you get to solve the enigma behind this clock. <br /><br />On a sidenote, it is prudent not to tell your whereabouts, where you've been is fine, not where you'll be. <br />Smart decision on your part. <br />:)~ <br />HUGZBruno Lalibertéhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09607511642101907283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974069331194878127.post-20920539219075831592013-02-17T11:29:34.270-06:002013-02-17T11:29:34.270-06:00I shared some 2012 photos of both the synagogue an...I shared some 2012 photos of both the synagogue and town hall on this earlier post<br /><br />http://blog.transylvaniandutch.com/2012/07/of-prague-and-clocks.htmlJohnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17779409214968505642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974069331194878127.post-88101137556798813752013-02-17T01:25:54.660-06:002013-02-17T01:25:54.660-06:00Good thing I'm blessed with an internal clock ...Good thing I'm blessed with an internal clock as I usually know pretty much what time it is, for some reason. This anecdote was certainly interesting. I hope this building is in fairly good shape still as it looked great on that postcard. <br />:)~ <br />HUGZBruno Lalibertéhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09607511642101907283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974069331194878127.post-85861731126957310952013-02-16T05:01:16.595-06:002013-02-16T05:01:16.595-06:00That was quite interesting. Time as we understand...That was quite interesting. Time as we understand today is mainly due to Railway Timetabling requirements. One or two Town clocks still tell the actual solar time. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01378637587289025611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974069331194878127.post-32172064248368357562013-02-16T03:55:04.434-06:002013-02-16T03:55:04.434-06:00.interesting more direction wrong the in move that....interesting more direction wrong the in move that things find always IAlan Burnetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01015127443616786425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974069331194878127.post-3466798085358954092013-02-15T21:35:57.491-06:002013-02-15T21:35:57.491-06:00Not only were postcards pretty unusual in 1890, th...Not only were postcards pretty unusual in 1890, they had a somewhat different appearance from yours, and the car is most defnitely, as Peter suggests, from the post-Great War era. Interesting photo, thank you.Brett Paynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07706734864792449845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974069331194878127.post-5454798521184197132013-02-15T15:06:31.366-06:002013-02-15T15:06:31.366-06:00I like a clock or watch with big numerals. I hate ...I like a clock or watch with big numerals. I hate the kind with no numbers at all. And I'd really be confused with that one that goes counter clockwise. I think it would take me more than 3 - 5 seconds to tell the time. Very interesting post and it reminds me that I really must visit Prague one of these days. It's tops on my wish list.<br />NancyNorth County Film Clubhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13683794164957833415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974069331194878127.post-83365920891042349832013-02-15T15:06:17.664-06:002013-02-15T15:06:17.664-06:00Contemplating clock hands going counter-clockwise ...Contemplating clock hands going counter-clockwise is making me dizzy.<br />Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17863357756727783017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974069331194878127.post-74304230386924267062013-02-15T12:48:01.427-06:002013-02-15T12:48:01.427-06:00I would be that confused by this I would be lookin...I would be that confused by this I would be looking for a digital clock!Bob Scotneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00662958579705940009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974069331194878127.post-37418988131443654902013-02-15T12:10:05.737-06:002013-02-15T12:10:05.737-06:00Postcardy - forgot to respond to your comment yest...Postcardy - forgot to respond to your comment yesterday. <br /><br />Yes, it has been difficult getting used to it. Though I don't think it would be difficult at all with Arabic (or Roman) numerals. My recognition of the numbers would override any confusion with the direction.<br /><br />I know the Hebrew numbers, but I'm not used to the language visually, so my brain ignores the numbers and attempts to figure it out positionally. My wife finds it funny that when she asks me what time it is, it takes me 3-5 seconds to respond. But I respond correctly, and I'm getting better.Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17779409214968505642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974069331194878127.post-35595819671454293892013-02-15T11:47:40.840-06:002013-02-15T11:47:40.840-06:00Well readers certainly did find it interesting. Th...Well readers certainly did find it interesting. There's always something new to learn on Sepia Saturday! Little Nellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11862657943846727987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974069331194878127.post-31860689444255068962013-02-15T06:33:53.700-06:002013-02-15T06:33:53.700-06:00In America the term is counter-clockwise.In America the term is counter-clockwise.Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17779409214968505642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974069331194878127.post-16417715744228536612013-02-15T06:29:34.749-06:002013-02-15T06:29:34.749-06:00I know it's not what you mean, but if the cloc...I know it's not what you mean, but if the clocks are set correctly, they tell the same time constantly. When it is.2:37 on one clock, it is 2:37 on the other.<br /><br />Of course, it's 12 and 6 twice a day, and 12:30 and 6:30 twice a day as well. So 8 times a day the clocks look alike. Unless we are defining day as the antonym of night, in which case we need to know the times for sunrise and sunset.<br /><br />How's that for a complete answer?Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17779409214968505642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974069331194878127.post-59794909266654553982013-02-14T22:24:14.298-06:002013-02-14T22:24:14.298-06:00When I lived in London, I was confused by the phra...When I lived in London, I was confused by the phrase anti-clockwise. Here the term seems more apt. It sparked a puzzle question - How often a day do the two clocks tell the same time? <br /><br />Should I tell the answer? A clue: more than twice, 12:00 and 6:00. Mike Brubakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13065245846262417519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974069331194878127.post-17342041277450463902013-02-14T21:10:34.107-06:002013-02-14T21:10:34.107-06:00I'd never thought about why the hands of a clo...I'd never thought about why the hands of a clock go in a particular direction! So much to learn.Boobookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01395043246338753023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974069331194878127.post-46243648603642847912013-02-14T16:23:06.075-06:002013-02-14T16:23:06.075-06:00It must be hard getting used to a clock running in...It must be hard getting used to a clock running in the opposite direction--kind of like driving on the opposite side of the road or backwards.Postcardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16399915833682943432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974069331194878127.post-11845248774826164192013-02-14T10:49:26.372-06:002013-02-14T10:49:26.372-06:00I guess there are all kinds of clocks out there. ...I guess there are all kinds of clocks out there. I just saw a clock in the Manchester, NH Millyard Museum where the hands are fixed and the face of the clock turns. Perhaps the clockmaker was experimenting with being unique. Heather Wilkinson Rojohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17704949156266722016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974069331194878127.post-44147971079152251182013-02-14T08:42:53.482-06:002013-02-14T08:42:53.482-06:00That was my initial thought. The car does resemble...That was my initial thought. The car does resemble a Model-T, though I was unsure if earlier autos had similar looks.Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17779409214968505642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974069331194878127.post-69415430961620190082013-02-14T08:24:06.450-06:002013-02-14T08:24:06.450-06:00I guess the automobile dates from the 20's. Pl...I guess the automobile dates from the 20's. Please have look at the <a href="http://patmcast.blogspot.nl/2013/01/sepia-saturday-belgian-postcards.html" rel="nofollow">Brussels postcard</a> But it is just a hunch. Cars in the 1890's still looked quite different. For what it is worth.Peterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08512412669995490110noreply@blogger.com