Online alarm clock for 1:39 am
While preparing to close the pasture gate before a strong southerly arrives, set the alarm for 1:39 am now, before warm bedding makes the job easier to forget. That gives you a clear cue to pull on a jacket, take a torch and head outside. With 2:00 am approaching, the timing leaves room to secure the latch and check that nearby stock are settled.
Because a gate-closing reminder must be heard over wind and rain, check the alarm volume before relying on it. Silent mode can suppress sound on some phones, so play a brief test and keep the volume high enough to wake you without disturbing the whole household. This browser alarm cannot be relied on after you leave the page or let the phone sleep, which could leave the pasture gate open when the southerly reaches the paddock. Keep the alarm visible and the phone awake until it sounds.
Once the gate is latched, make the return to sleep at 1:39 am as simple as possible. Leave dry footwear and a towel by the door, use a dim torch instead of switching on bright indoor lights, and avoid checking messages when you come back inside. Having the bed ready and the route clear reduces the amount of night you spend fully up after the job is finished.
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