Maderita
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Sun Clock "Reloj Solar" installation at La Cuesta, highway 2D
For once, I was in no hurry to hit the dirt roads to cross the Laguna Salada desert and had time to check out the unique Sun Clock installation. It is
in the desert, at the foot of the mountains below (east) of La Rumorosa, at the "La Cuesta" (steep grade) gasoline/truck stop. The sun clock is in a
parking lot traffic circle a few meters east of the gas pumps. This is not a destination side trip, but if driving by or getting gas, it's worth the
few minutes to check it out. 
I was there on February 17th, just 4 days ahead of the February 21st demarcation line. Arriving on the 21st would have made it easy to check the
calibration of the shadow. I'm guessing that it is quite accurate.
If you find solar clocks interesting,see this link:
https://sunclock.net/
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AKgringo
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It must be quite a challenge to change the numbers twice a year for daylight saving time! 
[Edited on 2-21-2024 by AKgringo]
If you are not living on the edge, you are taking up too much space!
"Could do better if he tried!" Report card comments from most of my grade school teachers. Sadly, still true!
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surabi
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Mexico no longer goes on daylight savings time. So no clocks to change in Mexico.
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David K
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Thanks John, that is such a cool post!
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AKgringo
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Baja Norte matches California time, and does change to match NOB. This year it will change on March 10. I am nor sure if Baja Sur will change, I
think they prefer to match mainland Mexico time.
Personally, I think it is a crock, and wish it would go away!
If you are not living on the edge, you are taking up too much space!
"Could do better if he tried!" Report card comments from most of my grade school teachers. Sadly, still true!
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surabi
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I didn't realize Baja Norte is coordinating with Calif. time. Baja Sur is for sure not- they are going by the "no daylight savings" time.
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AKgringo
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At least for half of the year, Norte y Sur are in the same time zone!
If you are not living on the edge, you are taking up too much space!
"Could do better if he tried!" Report card comments from most of my grade school teachers. Sadly, still true!
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David K
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The north state of Baja California matched U.S. California for Daylight Savings; and Sonora matched Arizona when the rest of Mexico changed their
clocks.
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mtgoat666
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What’s not to like about it? It’s a great tradition!
Woke!
Hands off!
“Por el bien de todos, primero los pobres.”
“...ask not what your country can do for you – ask what you can do for your country.” “My fellow citizens of the world: ask not what America
will do for you, but what together we can do for the freedom of man.”
Pronoun: the royal we
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BornFisher
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My favorite day of the year is when the clock springs forward. Happy hour starts early!
"When you catch a fish, you open the door of happiness."
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