Tuesday puzzle

8/4/09, 1:31 PM #1

Dan Donaldson
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Tuesday puzzle

Easy one for today ;-)

Right now, my watch says 4:00. The only problem is that it is unreliable. It was correct at noon, but then began to lose 30 minutes each hour and stopped completely 5 hours ago. What is the correct time now?

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I have been woodworking for about 25 years now, and would consider myself an enthusiastic amateur. My claim to fame (or infamy) has always been fixing stuff. I spent time in the Air Force in the 60's then went to work as an electronic technician for civil service. I finally got my EE, and being fed up with the civil service nonsense, took a job with Ford Motor Company until I went with the split to Visteon last year. I got interested in music and started playing in a bluegrass band. I wanted a new guitar, and that kind of led me into woodworking. I bought some books, a few tools, and built a guitar. Luckily, I didn't know any better than to try that as a first ever project. I still play it when I get a chance, so it must not be too bad if it can live for over 20 years. After a stint in Mexico for my job, I moved into a new house and built a small shop. Since then I have been collecting tools and skills, probably more of the former than the latter ;-). Finding this site has done more for my skills and enjoyment than anything else. I have learned a lot and really enjoy the friendships that I have made here. I have been married to LOML (Lori) for 32 years now and have 6 kids. When they are all gone, I want to get a 1 bedroom house (so there is not room for them to move back in) and at least a 6 car heated/air conditioned garage for a shop. (Dream on...)

Re: Tuesday puzzle

8/4/09, 1:34 PM #2

John Veerkamp, Western Mo
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Re: Tuesday puzzle

It's aleays 5:00 somewhere. Have a beer!

Re: Tuesday puzzle

8/4/09, 1:47 PM #3

Thomas Skaggs
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That's easy.....

...it's time to get a new watch!

T.

Re: Tuesday puzzle

8/4/09, 3:18 PM #4

sharon in topanga
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Re: Tuesday puzzle

Noon to 4pm = 4 x 2 = 8 + 5 = 13 = 1am or, noon to 4am = 16 x 2 = 32 + 5 = 37 - 24 = 13 = 1pm

Either too easy or I left out something obvious

Re: Tuesday puzzle

8/4/09, 6:21 PM #5

Alex Yeilding
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Re: Tuesday puzzle

Yes, it's very easy. But that didn't stop some of us from dividing by two rather than multiplying by two before seeing your correct answer!

Re: Tuesday puzzle

8/4/09, 8:19 PM #6

Dan Donaldson
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;-)

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I have been woodworking for about 25 years now, and would consider myself an enthusiastic amateur. My claim to fame (or infamy) has always been fixing stuff. I spent time in the Air Force in the 60's then went to work as an electronic technician for civil service. I finally got my EE, and being fed up with the civil service nonsense, took a job with Ford Motor Company until I went with the split to Visteon last year. I got interested in music and started playing in a bluegrass band. I wanted a new guitar, and that kind of led me into woodworking. I bought some books, a few tools, and built a guitar. Luckily, I didn't know any better than to try that as a first ever project. I still play it when I get a chance, so it must not be too bad if it can live for over 20 years. After a stint in Mexico for my job, I moved into a new house and built a small shop. Since then I have been collecting tools and skills, probably more of the former than the latter ;-). Finding this site has done more for my skills and enjoyment than anything else. I have learned a lot and really enjoy the friendships that I have made here. I have been married to LOML (Lori) for 32 years now and have 6 kids. When they are all gone, I want to get a 1 bedroom house (so there is not room for them to move back in) and at least a 6 car heated/air conditioned garage for a shop. (Dream on...)

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