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by wing.walker on May 2nd, 2009
I use an online timer for different things, for example so I won't forget I put beer or sodas in the freezer for a fast chill. Here's one called e.ggtimer.com
http://e.ggtimer.com/
by Ron C on May 3rd, 2009
I use a lot of timers. At work, I use one to measure belt speed as it feeds parts to our equipment. I use the timer on the microwave for cooking food and timing the cake in the conventional oven. I use the timer on the GPS to tell my wife when I'm getting home (I need to give her boyfriend time to leave). I use the timer on my bike computer to make sure I don't over do a ride. I use the alarm clock to wake me.
So, my timer looks like my watch, microwave, GPS, and alarm clock.
Does that qualify for extra points?
by Woodshill on October 28th, 2009
I use a timer when I cook on the barbaque. I cook the meat for 3 minutes a side. I use one of my chronometer watches. They have a round face with three sub dials, 18K gold, two push buttons and a crown. The case is on a alligator strap. The chrono hand is the sweep seconds hand.
by Sixty B - Commander Topcoat on May 2nd, 2009
The only time I really need is my alarm clock. It's pretty standard and all :)
by Reillydog on May 2nd, 2009
I time hair and facial treatments and use my iPod Touch.
by BROADWAYTHECAT on May 2nd, 2009
i use the timer on my stove for lots of things...to wake me from a nap, to alert me that it's time to get out the door for work, to tell me it's time to change tasks, that it's time to make/return a phone call...i'm sure there's other things but this is all i can think of at the moment.
by overeducated on May 2nd, 2009
I use my egg-timer ONLY for hard boiling eggs and for couscous.
It looks like a chicken!
by lucas6 on May 2nd, 2009
I don't but my grandpa has one for cakes that looks like a chicken
by Tom 47 is back in his bear COAT on May 2nd, 2009
Yeah, I do, actually, when I am cooking something in the oven...like game hens, or a roast. It is really just like a big clock...which goes off like an alarm clock when the time is up. I can be anywhere in the house and hear it.
by Moonchaser on May 2nd, 2009
I use the one on my stove almost daily with cooking. I use it to time my rice and then I also know when to start other items.
by Ice man on May 2nd, 2009
I use the timer on my oven quite often. I like it because of the loud alarm. I can put a casserole in the oven and then go on the computer and AB until the bell goes off. It's just a regular stove clock with the timer feature. No hourglass or egg timers or anything fancy.
by Pixie - jeg er elsket on May 2nd, 2009
I have an old cooking timer that was my grandmothers. Its white with red numbers and a red dial thingy.
Its got a little loud of a tick, but it was bought in the 80's and still works great!
So i use it :)
Cant figure out most digital timers.
by RosieGHM Jetpacker on May 3rd, 2009
The only situation in which I ever use a timer is if I am on some particular medication that must be taken at an hour I would not normally be awake..then I set the timer to awaken me so I can take the medication. Other than that I look at the clock when I put something in the oven and keep track of the time that way. Jim, on the other hand, uses a timer quite often..most usually for watering..he will water something using a 'slow-drip' method with the hoses in the front and the back and the 5-minute bell reminds him to place the hose elsewhere. He also might use it to remind him when a TV show is on. :) It is the timer on my alarm clock which is a lovely silvery color. His is small, square and white and it is just a timer, nothing else! :)
by -NUNYA-- on August 10th, 2009
I have one on my stove and I use it daily. +5
by philosopher-saint on October 28th, 2009
Built into both ovens, I use 'em for nearly everything.
[short attention span]
;-)
by anonymous on May 2nd, 2009
I use the timer on the microwave to time my coffee in the morning. I use a French press, so I have to time it.
by I can fly on August 10th, 2009
Oh good a bonus question, what do I get for answering?
Before I answer I need to know. lol
Are you good at telling what time it is when there is no clock or watches around?
by June on February 13th, 2009
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How long is 546 seconds in minutes?
by Monkster Jr. on November 20th, 2008
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Are you mentally driven by the clock? How does it affect your mood? I can basically tell what time it is and then look at the time...weird!
by starry111 on August 17th, 2011
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How did 'Grandfather Clocks' get their name?
by Ed the Jetpacking Headbanger on November 30th, 2008
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Do you wear a watch? Why?
by 'Chengdu on June 1st, 2011
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how does this chill beer or sodas fast?
by BROADWAYTHECAT on May 2nd, 2009
LOL. Yeah, thanks, I fixed my answer so it makes sense now!
by wing.walker on May 2nd, 2009
LOL...and i thought it was me!!
by BROADWAYTHECAT on May 2nd, 2009
Oh heck, no! I'm grateful you said something so I didn't look like a complete idiot, LOL
by wing.walker on May 2nd, 2009
Say ... an online timer? I've never done that, but it's a great idea! So your revised answer makes sense and now here I am thanking you for an online timer url vs a hold in your hand one. You're good to go .. all the way around! AND your beer or sodas won't freeze either. :):)
Thanks!
by debtahals wears a curiosity COAT on May 2nd, 2009
Sure thing, debtahals. It's a real mess when the bottles freeze up and explode, lol
by wing.walker on May 2nd, 2009
:)...i'm checking out the on line timer too.
by BROADWAYTHECAT on May 2nd, 2009
Chill a beer for me, too, WW!
by Sixty B - Commander Topcoat on May 2nd, 2009