I agree with Claude's comments "The many notes about this subject only points out its importance" but we have to appreciate individual differences.
I can put an old envelope against a wall or window, align the shadow of a convenient perpendicular and check the time. This gives me everything I need to determine the declination of a wall. But if you have not set your watch by the atomic clock, read Bowditch before breakfast or Rohr before resting, you cannot do this. You will need to follow a detailed incomprehensible recipe. Miss one critical step and the project is a flop. My wife can go to the local market to buy what is in season, add from the pantry "Je ne sais quoi" and create from scratch a gourmet meal. When in the kitchen, I need to follow a detailed incomprehensible recipe. I am sure to miss one critical step and the meal is a flop. We have different talents. "Vive la difference" even if it makes it hard for us to market custom sundials. The wonderful feature of this mailing list is that we are from different backgrounds, languages and cultures but we share this interest and understanding of gnonomics. Amazing! Roger Bailey Walking Shadow Designs N 51 W 115 -
