tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36024506.post7533840809180122105..comments2024-03-13T19:57:57.449-07:00Comments on Let's Talk Wood: Time Out!Wood It Is!http://www.blogger.com/profile/16403710621079430704noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36024506.post-42599828427505123222012-03-08T09:58:59.895-08:002012-03-08T09:58:59.895-08:00i read on one of the blogs that they supply bags o...i read on one of the blogs that they supply bags of sand "per the minute" for that "hour" glass. The idea being that a 3 year old gets a 3-minute time out, just like a 5 year old gets a 5-minute time out. Clearly the opening in the middle being bigger. <br /><br />as for legitimate hour glasses, I have one much like you describe that is just 30 seconds off, regularly! I'll have to dig it up sicne i know it's still in one of the moving boxes...Robhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02755641385168532842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36024506.post-35855414594438005042012-03-07T12:52:24.936-08:002012-03-07T12:52:24.936-08:00Years ago, I had an actual hourglass. It was about...Years ago, I had an actual hourglass. It was about 10" tall, and was pretty damn accurate, within a minute or two.<br /><br />I'm guessing that timer on the chair shown is pretty close to that - no wonder that kid has that look on his face!Wood It Is!https://www.blogger.com/profile/16403710621079430704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36024506.post-21980283380264319902012-03-07T11:15:36.912-08:002012-03-07T11:15:36.912-08:00if only i knew glass blowing, then i'd make th...if only i knew glass blowing, then i'd make this:<br /><br />http://www.wisteria.com/images/w6796r2-large.jpgRobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02755641385168532842noreply@blogger.com