Timer news

[Guest guest]

Hello:

The " Is it O'Clock Yet " update: I'm using a Timex TMX " Clip Watch " (it's

on a clip, instead of a strap) digital timepiece to measure two hour

intervals between meal and postprandial fingersticks. It works, expecially

since I found this on sale for ten bucks at Campmor (www.campmor.com), BUT

the display's a little small, the alarm really isn't noisy enough,

especially in competition with all the ugly, obtrusive cell phone tones my

coworkers adopt, etc.

A digital kitchen timer would probably be a bit easier to work with, but

the clip on convenience is something, especially since in my work circle

it's considered a duty to check one's pager but a shame and mark of

inattention to check one's watch..... We've got a lot of neuroses at

work.....

Leone, rleone@... " Only you can prevent long sig files. "

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[Guest guest]

> A digital kitchen timer would probably be a bit easier to work with, but

> the clip on convenience is something, especially since in my work circle

> it's considered a duty to check one's pager but a shame and mark of

> inattention to check one's watch..... We've got a lot of neuroses at

> work.....>>>

I've seen kitchen timers that are about the size of a pager or pedometer and

have magnets on the back for adherence to applicances. Could you perhaps

glue a clip to one of those or maybe it would fit in one of those

clip-onto-your belt cell phone holders? What about dropping the timer into a

small leather pouch that threads onto your belt? For that matter, if the

timer is small enough, can it just go in your pocket? Considering your

delightful and abundant sense of humor, you could probably get quite a lot of

mileage out of alarming trousers. <ggg>

Tracie

[Guest guest]

*BRRINGNGNG!!!*

(pulls egg timer out of pocket or purse)

" Looks like my eggs are ready! "

(quick glance around....)

" Oh, it's my biological clock. "

*shrugs*

(Puts timer away and goes on if not untowards has happened.)

cute_wife@... wrote:

> Considering your

> delightful and abundant sense of humor, you could probably get quite a

> lot of

> mileage out of alarming trousers. <ggg>

>

> Tracie

>

[Guest guest]

Average pot of coffee on a burner or hot plate lasts only 30 minutes to

an hour. That is because the coffee keeps " cooking " and the water keeps

evaporating away. Coffee in hot pots (like a thermos) last a lot

longer. Up to several hours.

Barbara Ward wrote:

> they put them on the coffee pots for some reason.

[Guest guest]

> I got a digital timer from Bed, Bath & Beyond after asking the

> folks at Einstein's Bagels where they bought them; they put them

> on the coffee pots for some reason. It's very simple to use &

> nice & loud! Made by , white plastic with a clip & a

> strong magnet on the clip, so it can be put up either way.

> It's roughly 2 inches x 2.5 in. x 1.25 in. thick. I have it in

> my pocket, but it certainly ruins my flat-stomached look (joke).

> I must have paid somewhere between $10 & $20 for it.>>>

Barb,

Last week I found the exact timer you are describing at BB & B for $7.99. It's

helped tremendously in reminding me to check my BG levels two hours after

meals, as I often get busy and preoccupied and forget. The only drawback is

I have to remember to set the silly thing! I sit it next to my plate at

mealtime so I can set it when I start eating. Hubbie has borrowed it a

couple of times already, so I am going to buy a couple more, one for the

house, one for the boat. Thanks for the great tip!

Tracie