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Title: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Eric V Arachnid on December 28, 2014, 12:28:25 PM
I don't think there should be a separate weather thread.
Extreme events are shared in What's On Your Mind

We  shouldn't have a separate weather thread,
it'll be filled with inane I saw cloud today stuff.

It's been wet, cool and wet the last couple of days.
I'm wearing layers in December.

It is going to be warm tomorrow.

Hello I'm sorry, I lost myself.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 28, 2014, 12:47:19 PM
It's hell outside. It's going to be 37?C today they say. There isn't that much shade in this concrete city for refuge. I'd rather wear layers in December than fight over telephone post shade with about 20 other people.  >:(

:D I didn't see any clouds, I wish there were a few, though. 

Soon the northern hemisphereans will come along and talk about how wonderfully cold it is where they are.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tank on December 28, 2014, 02:06:46 PM
It's a beautiful cold, crisp winters day here. 10 C
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Crow on December 28, 2014, 02:35:47 PM
What's with the weather presenters using the phrase "weather bomb"? Lovely day here though.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on December 28, 2014, 02:46:59 PM
Cold and rainy here in Central Texas.  I'm off work for a week.  I'll be sawing logs (literally) for the fireplace today.  It will be in the 20's F tonight.  I have some large oak trees on my property, and as limbs die I use them for firewood.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: jumbojak on December 28, 2014, 03:23:32 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 28, 2014, 12:47:19 PM
Soon the northern hemisphereans will come along and talk about how wonderfully cold it is where they are.

I think we're supposed to be into the seventies today. Of course, they called for freezing rain today and tomorrow, but I have my doubts considering it's tshirt weather.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tom62 on December 28, 2014, 04:52:53 PM
We've got snow, snow and more snow. Temperatures are -4 degrees Celcius. Tomorrow it will be -15 degrees.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 28, 2014, 06:16:40 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on December 28, 2014, 03:23:32 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 28, 2014, 12:47:19 PM
Soon the northern hemisphereans will come along and talk about how wonderfully cold it is where they are.

I think we're supposed to be into the seventies today. Of course, they called for freezing rain today and tomorrow, but I have my doubts considering it's tshirt weather.

Sounds pleasant. I'm ignorant on North American weather, in which state do you live? Is that normal this time of the year?
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Crow on December 28, 2014, 06:28:57 PM
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on December 28, 2014, 02:46:59 PM
Cold and rainy here in Central Texas.  I'm off work for a week.  I'll be sawing logs (literally) for the fireplace today.  It will be in the 20's F tonight.  I have some large oak trees on my property, and as limbs die I use them for firewood.

Quote from: jumbojak on December 28, 2014, 03:23:32 PM
I think we're supposed to be into the seventies today. Of course, they called for freezing rain today and tomorrow, but I have my doubts considering it's tshirt weather.

Look everyone! New world people using outdated units of measurement, lets all point and laugh.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: OldGit on December 28, 2014, 06:49:11 PM
Lucky you, Bruce!  We burn a lot of wood, but I have to scavenge - I have no trees in my small garden.  I'd love to have my own source.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on December 28, 2014, 06:50:03 PM
Quote from: Crow on December 28, 2014, 06:28:57 PM
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on December 28, 2014, 02:46:59 PM
Cold and rainy here in Central Texas.  I'm off work for a week.  I'll be sawing logs (literally) for the fireplace today.  It will be in the 20's F tonight.  I have some large oak trees on my property, and as limbs die I use them for firewood.

Quote from: jumbojak on December 28, 2014, 03:23:32 PM
I think we're supposed to be into the seventies today. Of course, they called for freezing rain today and tomorrow, but I have my doubts considering it's tshirt weather.

Look everyone! New world people using outdated units of measurement, lets all point and laugh.

Nothing is outdated if Americans use it.  We are the standard.   ;D
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: OldGit on December 28, 2014, 06:53:33 PM
70? F is 16.888889? Reaumur - I thought we all knew that.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Pasta Chick on December 28, 2014, 07:03:44 PM
It's currently in the upper 40's.  It was supposed to rain but it's just cloudy.  I was going to run my dog but that's kinda warm coupled with the humidity.  Maybe I'll go for a short one.  There's no hunting Sunday's so I hate to miss the opportunity. 

It'll be in the teens again in a couple days.  It may or may not snow/rain/sleet/all of the above at the same time at any point, regardless of the temp.  Totally normal for New England this time of year. 
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 28, 2014, 07:08:40 PM
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on December 28, 2014, 06:50:03 PM
Quote from: Crow on December 28, 2014, 06:28:57 PM
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on December 28, 2014, 02:46:59 PM
Cold and rainy here in Central Texas.  I'm off work for a week.  I'll be sawing logs (literally) for the fireplace today.  It will be in the 20's F tonight.  I have some large oak trees on my property, and as limbs die I use them for firewood.

Quote from: jumbojak on December 28, 2014, 03:23:32 PM
I think we're supposed to be into the seventies today. Of course, they called for freezing rain today and tomorrow, but I have my doubts considering it's tshirt weather.

Look everyone! New world people using outdated units of measurement, lets all point and laugh.

Nothing is outdated if Americans use it.  We are the standard.   ;D

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.giphy.com%2Fmedia%2Fj6W1FY7A7dYnS%2Fgiphy.gif&hash=cd4e5446e0694ef25d5ec34a69691dfa546a3e0e)

:P
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: jumbojak on December 28, 2014, 07:25:20 PM
Quote from: Crow on December 28, 2014, 06:28:57 PMLook everyone! New world people using outdated units of measurement, lets all point and laugh.

What's the speed limit in kph on you nearest highway? No cheating.....
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on December 28, 2014, 07:30:04 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 28, 2014, 06:16:40 PM
I'm ignorant on North American weather, in which state do you live? Is that normal this time of the year?

For winter weather in the US, you need to draw a large "U" in the middle of it, representing the jet stream as it dips down this time of year.  The corners and bottom of the US (San Diego, CA, Rio Grande Valley, TX, and Miami, FL) are usually warmer because of their latitude and their proximity to water.  The upper coasts are colder, but the oceans have a moderating effect.  The coldest area is in the middle - the great plains.  Minnesota and North Dakota get bitterly cold, and the winds make it worse. 
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 28, 2014, 08:19:27 PM
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on December 28, 2014, 07:30:04 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 28, 2014, 06:16:40 PM
I'm ignorant on North American weather, in which state do you live? Is that normal this time of the year?

For winter weather in the US, you need to draw a large "U" in the middle of it, representing the jet stream as it dips down this time of year.  The corners and bottom of the US (San Diego, CA, Rio Grande Valley, TX, and Miami, FL) are usually warmer because of their latitude and their proximity to water.  The upper coasts are colder, but the oceans have a moderating effect.  The coldest area is in the middle - the great plains.  Minnesota and North Dakota get bitterly cold, and the winds make it worse. 

Thanks for the explanation. :)
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Crow on December 28, 2014, 11:56:43 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on December 28, 2014, 07:25:20 PM
Quote from: Crow on December 28, 2014, 06:28:57 PMLook everyone! New world people using outdated units of measurement, lets all point and laugh.

What's the speed limit in kph on you nearest highway? No cheating.....

We don't have highways we have motorways and the standard speed on all of them is 112km/h which is 70mp/h.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Sandra Craft on December 29, 2014, 12:08:12 AM
It's very bright and clear here in Long Beach, but cold.  OK, cold by our standards -- cold enough to close all the windows at night and wear a sweater during the day.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tank on March 04, 2016, 07:37:20 AM
It's snowing here!

(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpt1/v/t1.0-9/12801455_1063341613716339_4853065737413436851_n.jpg?oh=85e543b79e37ed43ada40dfcef815054&oe=575AB04D)
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 04, 2016, 11:22:51 AM
I wish it snowed around here. I would like to feel a little chilly. 
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Harmonie on March 04, 2016, 02:16:11 PM
No, you really don't want to get me started talking about the weather. I'm sure anyone who has read my recent posts knows that well. lol
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Pasta Chick on March 04, 2016, 02:24:39 PM
It's cold again, and snowing, but I doubt it will add up to anything.

I'm trying to decide how to dress for freezing farm work followed by maybe biking. I guess I'll start with farm work and go from there.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on March 04, 2016, 03:46:05 PM
85 degrees yesterday in Houston. 
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Guardian85 on March 05, 2016, 05:38:39 AM
-5c and cloudy here.

And balls-deep snow on the ground.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on March 05, 2016, 05:48:24 AM
Quote from: Guardian85 on March 05, 2016, 05:38:39 AM
-5c and cloudy here.

And balls-deep snow on the ground.
Hey G-man, are we using Norwegian balls to measure the depth of the snow? I'm just trying to figure out how many millimeters that might be. ;D
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Bluenose on March 05, 2016, 08:23:16 AM
Listen, all you UK type HAFers.  I want you to make sure you've got all this nasty looking snow stuff out of the way by the middle of May.  The Blue one does not do snow.  If I spy any white bits on the ground when I arrive I will personally come round to all your places and drink all your beer (or whiskey, depending on circumstance, or failing that your gin or your rum!*)  Actually, I might do that anyway!    ::) :P ;)  :grin:
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* You can keep your Pimms No1  :puke:
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 05, 2016, 04:45:20 PM
^ how can you not do snow? :shocked:

Making a 4 m tall snowman is on my bucket list.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Pasta Chick on March 05, 2016, 04:58:44 PM
I can't say I'm much a builder of snowmen, but a bunch of my peers and I definitely built a snowpenis at least that tall on the school football field.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 05, 2016, 05:18:00 PM
That sure beats my idea!
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on March 06, 2016, 06:51:01 PM
Quote from: Pasta Chick on March 05, 2016, 04:58:44 PM
I can't say I'm much a builder of snowmen, but a bunch of my peers and I definitely built a snowpenis at least that tall on the school football field.

Surely you have some pictures of the snow-phallic?


This reminds me of two things. The first took place back when I was in middle school (A Catholic school). Once during our lunchtime/recess a group of us made a snowman out on the playground. First someone created a nice wide butt crack to the rear end, and then we added some well endowed breasts to our snow-person, and were just in the process of attaching a penis when one of the lunch ladies (Volunteer Mom) caught sight of our big booby pre-operative, trans-gendered snow person, and went crazy with rage (We were probably around 12 years old)

She was simply flipping out that we did such a horrible thing, but not surprisingly since we were nasty disgusting perverts ...and she hauled us all inside to the principals office, but not before she attacked the snow person and knocked it over, so basically destroying the evidence. Which was fortunate for us because we were able to more or less deny what she was reporting to the principal (Sister Cecelia) about what we had actually done.

We still got in major trouble, but no suspensions, lost our access to the playground during lunch for a couple weeks, plus detention after school for a few days; also had to write a note to our parents telling them what we did. (So we each blamed the other kids for the nasty parts)


This is the second thing PC's post reminded me of, I've hidden the picture as a NSFW.

Sorry but you are not allowed to view spoiler contents.


Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Guardian85 on March 18, 2016, 03:57:09 PM
So we're having a bit of snow. And by a bit I mean we are working on the third foot in as many days.
(https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xlt1/v/t1.0-9/10351093_10153311115520981_6436221785436376787_n.jpg?oh=ca5e90cc409f2e1bf3d53cdbe6d4d0a7&oe=5791B832)
This image is not a trick of perspective. There really is that much snow in the yard.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Buddy on March 18, 2016, 04:29:26 PM
Jesus, I'd probably get lost in that.  :o
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Crow on March 18, 2016, 04:32:29 PM
How deep can you get by charging into that wall of snow? My guess is about a meter.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Davin on March 18, 2016, 05:01:12 PM
Must have something to do with this: For first time, majority in Norway don't believe in God (http://www.thelocal.no/20160318/majority-of-norwegians-dont-believe-in-god)
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Guardian85 on March 18, 2016, 05:25:55 PM
Quote from: Davin on March 18, 2016, 05:01:12 PM
Must have something to do with this: For first time, majority in Norway don't believe in God (http://www.thelocal.no/20160318/majority-of-norwegians-dont-believe-in-god)
Which is not that new since most people haven't been giving a fuck for a long time.


Quote from: Budhorse4 on March 18, 2016, 04:29:26 PM
Jesus, I'd probably get lost in that.  :o
Fairly certain I could bury you in it standing up.  ;D
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Magdalena on March 18, 2016, 06:06:59 PM
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.giphy.com%2Fmedia%2FQ8VCAek0MGjRK%2Fgiphy.gif&hash=8f83f9639877410e017d80f7481e3e7f73084e22)
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 18, 2016, 06:32:24 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on March 18, 2016, 03:57:09 PM
So we're having a bit of snow. And by a bit I mean we are working on the third foot in as many days.
(https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xlt1/v/t1.0-9/10351093_10153311115520981_6436221785436376787_n.jpg?oh=ca5e90cc409f2e1bf3d53cdbe6d4d0a7&oe=5791B832)
This image is not a trick of perspective. There really is that much snow in the yard.

Tell me something...when all that melts, does it melt sort of all at once and create a colossal mushy wet mess? That's the closest thing to a snow tsunami I've ever seen...
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Pasta Chick on March 18, 2016, 09:54:03 PM
It's doing everything today. It's been warm, cold, sunny, snowing, raining, windy, calm, and I think I hit some hail at one point too.

Tis spring in New England.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Guardian85 on March 18, 2016, 09:59:39 PM
[quote author=xSilverPhinx link=topic=13742.msg327209#msg327209 date=1458325944
Tell me something...when all that melts, does it melt sort of all at once and create a colossal mushy wet mess? That's the closest thing to a snow tsunami I've ever seen...
[/quote]
it usually runs off little by little. Just sort of shrinks away while all the drains and ditches along the road fill with water.


Quote from: Pasta Chick on March 18, 2016, 09:54:03 PM
It's doing everything today. It's been warm, cold, sunny, snowing, raining, windy, calm, and I think I hit some hail at one point too.

Tis spring in New England.
Tis not even close here.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Firebird on March 19, 2016, 12:10:39 AM
Quote from: Pasta Chick on March 18, 2016, 09:54:03 PM
It's doing everything today. It's been warm, cold, sunny, snowing, raining, windy, calm, and I think I hit some hail at one point too.

Tis spring in New England.

Indeed. And we're getting a fucking snowstorm on Sunday.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Pasta Chick on March 19, 2016, 01:49:59 AM
Quote from: Firebird on March 19, 2016, 12:10:39 AM
Quote from: Pasta Chick on March 18, 2016, 09:54:03 PM
It's doing everything today. It's been warm, cold, sunny, snowing, raining, windy, calm, and I think I hit some hail at one point too.

Tis spring in New England.

Indeed. And we're getting a fucking snowstorm on Sunday.

We won't.

I wish, though. This time last year I was still running on a foot of snow with a solid 3 more weeks ahead of us.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on March 19, 2016, 02:05:27 AM
Quote from: Pasta Chick on March 19, 2016, 01:49:59 AM
Quote from: Firebird on March 19, 2016, 12:10:39 AM
Quote from: Pasta Chick on March 18, 2016, 09:54:03 PM
It's doing everything today. It's been warm, cold, sunny, snowing, raining, windy, calm, and I think I hit some hail at one point too.

Tis spring in New England.

Indeed. And we're getting a fucking snowstorm on Sunday.

We won't.

I wish, though. This time last year I was still running on a foot of snow with a solid 3 more weeks ahead of us.

Are you sure about that PC, as there's a Nor'easter heading your way?

Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Pasta Chick on March 19, 2016, 12:56:28 PM
Quote from: Bruno de la Pole on March 19, 2016, 02:05:27 AM
Quote from: Pasta Chick on March 19, 2016, 01:49:59 AM
Quote from: Firebird on March 19, 2016, 12:10:39 AM
Quote from: Pasta Chick on March 18, 2016, 09:54:03 PM
It's doing everything today. It's been warm, cold, sunny, snowing, raining, windy, calm, and I think I hit some hail at one point too.

Tis spring in New England.

Indeed. And we're getting a fucking snowstorm on Sunday.

We won't.

I wish, though. This time last year I was still running on a foot of snow with a solid 3 more weeks ahead of us.

Are you sure about that PC, as there's a Nor'easter heading your way?


Yes. Media hype. IF we get anything, it'll be an inch or so of slushy slop that will be gone within 24 hours.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 19, 2016, 01:06:20 PM
There's a very dark cloud overhead and it's raining again.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on March 19, 2016, 03:49:19 PM
Quote from: Pasta Chick on March 19, 2016, 12:56:28 PM
Quote from: Bruno de la Pole on March 19, 2016, 02:05:27 AM
Quote from: Pasta Chick on March 19, 2016, 01:49:59 AM
Quote from: Firebird on March 19, 2016, 12:10:39 AM
Quote from: Pasta Chick on March 18, 2016, 09:54:03 PM
It's doing everything today. It's been warm, cold, sunny, snowing, raining, windy, calm, and I think I hit some hail at one point too.

Tis spring in N
ew England.

Indeed. And we're getting a fucking snowstorm on Sunday.

We won't.

I wish, though. This time last year I was still running on a foot of snow with a solid 3 more weeks ahead of us.

Are you sure about that PC, as there's a Nor'easter heading your way?


Yes. Media hype. IF we get anything, it'll be an inch or so of slushy slop that will be gone within 24 hours.

How's about a friendly wager...I'm betting you get more than 4"s?
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Pasta Chick on March 19, 2016, 03:52:08 PM
What are we betting?
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Firebird on March 19, 2016, 04:15:28 PM
Keep in mind that PC's farther west, so they won't get as much as Greater Boston. She may have to wager extra  :)
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 19, 2016, 04:25:27 PM
:popcorn:
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on March 19, 2016, 04:51:37 PM
Quote from: Pasta Chick on March 19, 2016, 03:52:08 PM
What are we betting?

Winner gets to choose the loosers avatar for a week?
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Pasta Chick on March 19, 2016, 06:37:48 PM
I'm in.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on March 19, 2016, 07:22:59 PM
Quote from: Pasta Chick on March 19, 2016, 06:37:48 PM
I'm in.
Okay it's a bet. Less than 4 inches you win, more than 4 inches I win.

May the best atheist win!!!



I'm going to be at a Catholic church this evening for an open mic. so maybe I'll light a candle, and say a novena just to hedge my chances a bit
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Pasta Chick on March 19, 2016, 08:38:21 PM
I'm going to take my sled back out and get really excited about the prospect of losing this bet, causing me to jinx myself and win.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Magdalena on March 20, 2016, 01:26:45 AM
Quote from: Bruno de la Pole on March 19, 2016, 07:22:59 PM
...
I'm going to be at a Catholic church this evening for an open mic. so maybe I'll light a candle, and say a novena just to hedge my chances a bit
Hay, Bruno de la Pole.... :smileshake:
...You have to pray to San Judas Tadeo.
Para causas imposibles, sin esperanza, y perdidas.  :grin:
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tom62 on March 20, 2016, 07:38:11 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on March 20, 2016, 01:26:45 AM
Quote from: Bruno de la Pole on March 19, 2016, 07:22:59 PM
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I'm going to be at a Catholic church this evening for an open mic. so maybe I'll light a candle, and say a novena just to hedge my chances a bit
Hay, Bruno de la Pole.... :smileshake:
...You have to pray to San Judas Tadeo.
Para causas imposibles, sin esperanza, y perdidas.  :grin:

Here is a great link (http://www.luckymojo.com/saintjude.html) where they can help you to win your bet.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on March 20, 2016, 02:19:39 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on March 20, 2016, 01:26:45 AM
Quote from: Bruno de la Pole on March 19, 2016, 07:22:59 PM
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I'm going to be at a Catholic church this evening for an open mic. so maybe I'll light a candle, and say a novena just to hedge my chances a bit
Hay, Bruno de la Pole.... :smileshake:
...You have to pray to San Judas Tadeo.
Para causas imposibles, sin esperanza, y perdidas.  :grin:

Gracias Magdalita. 8)


Quote from: Tom62 on March 20, 2016, 07:38:11 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on March 20, 2016, 01:26:45 AM
Quote from: Bruno de la Pole on March 19, 2016, 07:22:59 PM
...
I'm going to be at a Catholic church this evening for an open mic. so maybe I'll light a candle, and say a novena just to hedge my chances a bit
Hay, Bruno de la Pole.... :smileshake:
...You have to pray to San Judas Tadeo.
Para causas imposibles, sin esperanza, y perdidas.  :grin:

Here is a great link (http://www.luckymojo.com/saintjude.html) where they can help you to win your bet.

Gracias Tomas62


Wow, team Bruno is growing, not only due I have St Judas on my side, but Maggie and Tomas!

I'll need everyone's suggestions for PC's avatar when I win!
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Harmonie on March 20, 2016, 03:08:49 PM
It's pretty nice. Almost hit freezing overnight. Everyone flipped out. It's a bit silly. As far as I'm concerned, freezes should be pretty normal up to a certain point in April. But where I live, it could hardly hit freezing overnight during the winter. *rolls eyes*

Lol. My parents were like "We've got to cover the plants! We've got to turn the heater on because the pipes might burst!" and I'm just sitting there like "Um... It's not even supposed to hit the freezing mark, and even if it did, it would only be for a very short amount of time, right before the sun comes up and warms it all up." I don't think the pipes would burst if it hit 32 degrees for (maybe) an hour without the heater on. Seriously. They just wanted to turn the heater back on so they wouldn't be cold. Might as well admit it.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Pasta Chick on March 20, 2016, 04:11:16 PM
It has actually cooled down, but not below freezing. Forecast on my weather app is 40-50% chance of snow.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Pasta Chick on March 21, 2016, 01:01:29 AM
I would like to update that the time of our first predicted snow squalls has come and gone with nary a flake.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 21, 2016, 03:20:39 PM
Speaking of predictions, there's supposed to be a rainstorm today, with lightning and all, but there's no sign of it yet. These weather forecasters should get a new crystal ball.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Claireliontamer on March 21, 2016, 03:40:54 PM
Forget the crystal ball, you need a stone:

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.funnysigns.net%2Ffiles%2Fweather-stone.jpg&hash=c86e21b275527dead6f8a1a351c85ecaa6d9e6e9)
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on March 21, 2016, 03:59:21 PM
Quote from: Pasta Chick on March 21, 2016, 01:01:29 AM
I would like to update that the time of our first predicted snow squalls has come and gone with nary a flake.

With regard to our bet are you willing to give me till' the end of today?
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Guardian85 on March 21, 2016, 04:03:18 PM
Just an update on the snow situation.

It has stopped snowing, but...
(https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xlp1/v/t1.0-9/600733_987327761314304_4291770185334431021_n.jpg?oh=7abb22afd7782fed8280e9921ad5aa2f&oe=5792F9BB)
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on March 21, 2016, 04:13:16 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on March 21, 2016, 04:03:18 PM
Just an update on the snow situation.

It has stopped snowing, but...
(https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xlp1/v/t1.0-9/600733_987327761314304_4291770185334431021_n.jpg?oh=7abb22afd7782fed8280e9921ad5aa2f&oe=5792F9BB)

Are you standing GeeMan or on your knees pretending to make it look deeper than it is?

Regardless that's a lot of snow. What's the mountain range behind you there called?
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 21, 2016, 04:15:02 PM
Quote from: Claireliontamer on March 21, 2016, 03:40:54 PM
Forget the crystal ball, you need a stone:

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.funnysigns.net%2Ffiles%2Fweather-stone.jpg&hash=c86e21b275527dead6f8a1a351c85ecaa6d9e6e9)

:rofl:

Sounds perfect.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Pasta Chick on March 21, 2016, 05:01:22 PM
Quote from: Bruno de la Pole on March 21, 2016, 03:59:21 PM
Quote from: Pasta Chick on March 21, 2016, 01:01:29 AM
I would like to update that the time of our first predicted snow squalls has come and gone with nary a flake.

With regard to our bet are you willing to give me till' the end of today?

It's gonna have to be til I get out of work. We got some snow but it was mixing with rain when I got here, so I actually have no idea what the total is. They don't let us have windows.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on March 21, 2016, 06:03:13 PM
Quote from: Firebird on March 19, 2016, 04:15:28 PM
Keep in mind that PC's farther west, so they won't get as much as Greater Boston. She may have to wager extra  :)

I should have listened to you Firebird, looks like I've lost this one.


Quote from: Pasta Chick on March 21, 2016, 05:01:22 PM
Quote from: Bruno de la Pole on March 21, 2016, 03:59:21 PM
Quote from: Pasta Chick on March 21, 2016, 01:01:29 AM
I would like to update that the time of our first predicted snow squalls has come and gone with nary a flake.


With regard to our bet are you willing to give me till' the end of today?

It's gonna have to be til I get out of work. We got some snow but it was mixing with rain when I got here, so I actually have no idea what the total is. They don't let us have windows.

I will defer to your judgement, and you have my complete trust with regards to our bet (I have really no way of knowing how much snow you get), but I'm starting to think I lost...and no windows sucks.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tank on March 21, 2016, 07:18:15 PM
Quote from: Bruno de la Pole on March 21, 2016, 06:03:13 PM
.....and no windows sucks.
Unless you're an Apple user.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Guardian85 on March 21, 2016, 07:29:30 PM
Quote from: Bruno de la Pole on March 21, 2016, 04:13:16 PM
Are you standing GeeMan or on your knees pretending to make it look deeper than it is?

Regardless that's a lot of snow. What's the mountain range behind you there called?
No I was really standing. And I hadn't hit solid ground yet, either.

The peak behind me is Alappen (68°56'14.68"N/19° 3'38.80"E if you were wondering).
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tom62 on March 21, 2016, 08:30:41 PM
Quote from: Tank on March 21, 2016, 07:18:15 PM
Quote from: Bruno de la Pole on March 21, 2016, 06:03:13 PM
.....and no windows sucks.
Unless you're an Apple user.

The latest 2 Windows versions sucks, as well as the latest 5 Mac OS X versions  :(.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on March 21, 2016, 09:03:06 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on March 21, 2016, 07:29:30 PM
Quote from: Bruno de la Pole on March 21, 2016, 04:13:16 PM
Are you standing GeeMan or on your knees pretending to make it look deeper than it is?

Regardless that's a lot of snow. What's the mountain range behind you there called?
No I was really standing. And I hadn't hit solid ground yet, either.

The peak behind me is Alappen (68°56'14.68"N/19° 3'38.80"E if you were wondering).

Thanks, see I learned something new today. The Peak of Alappen. Going to search for it now on my browser.

Quote from: Tom62 on March 21, 2016, 08:30:41 PM
Quote from: Tank on March 21, 2016, 07:18:15 PM
Quote from: Bruno de la Pole on March 21, 2016, 06:03:13 PM
.....and no windows sucks.
Unless you're an Apple user.

The latest 2 Windows versions sucks, as well as the latest 5 Mac OS X versions  :(.

As a Mac user I can contest to that...very occasionally I have to use a Windows machine here in the office, and find it annoying to say the least.

However, I was referring to PC's lack of views during her working hours, maybe my concern over her well being will provoke some hint of kindness in her as she picks out my new avatar for the week?
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Pasta Chick on March 21, 2016, 09:16:36 PM
Well, I had photos, but for some reason I can't get them off Facebook. Usually there's an option to link.

There is currently a sparse covering of an inch or so of snow. The thing is, I was at work with no windows. When I went in there was about 3" as the temp was hitting 32F. Most reports I have heard are that 3-6 inches fell over most of the state before it warmed up, compacted and washed alway. So... The bet was poorly defined in that we didn't specify end storm accumulation or the largest amount of snow on the ground at any point during the storm. Which means I'm not really sure who won.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Magdalena on March 21, 2016, 09:30:36 PM
Quote from: Claireliontamer on March 21, 2016, 03:40:54 PM
Forget the crystal ball, you need a stone:

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.funnysigns.net%2Ffiles%2Fweather-stone.jpg&hash=c86e21b275527dead6f8a1a351c85ecaa6d9e6e9)
I like it.  :snicker:
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Magdalena on March 21, 2016, 09:33:15 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on March 21, 2016, 04:03:18 PM
Just an update on the snow situation.

It has stopped snowing, but...
(https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xlp1/v/t1.0-9/600733_987327761314304_4291770185334431021_n.jpg?oh=7abb22afd7782fed8280e9921ad5aa2f&oe=5792F9BB)
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FhtJevAD.gif&hash=b2e1ea836d9e2c1fd81e6c1ae0af5ab279dd53f3) (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FAJHJXts.jpg&hash=2c48afde4fda89bdaa2567d961e3ded09f958476)
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on March 22, 2016, 12:47:18 AM
Quote from: Pasta Chick on March 21, 2016, 09:16:36 PM
Well, I had photos, but for some reason I can't get them off Facebook. Usually there's an option to link.

There is currently a sparse covering of an inch or so of snow. The thing is, I was at work with no windows. When I went in there was about 3" as the temp was hitting 32F. Most reports I have heard are that 3-6 inches fell over most of the state before it warmed up, compacted and washed alway. So... The bet was poorly defined in that we didn't specify end storm accumulation or the largest amount of snow on the ground at any point during the storm. Which means I'm not really sure who won.

We'll I'll concede, I'm sure if you had gotten at least 4 inches you would have know.

We had beautiful weather here in Michigan, little chilly, but clear skies the entire day.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Firebird on March 22, 2016, 01:08:11 AM
Well, here's the supposed snowfall amounts:

https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2016/03/21/massachusetts-spring-snowstorm-totals/lpJvqvegqqzgmNEgxDSInK/story.html

Make of that what you will. We got 2 inches, and this was the view out my office window by the afternoon:

(https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xft1/t31.0-8/10505049_10100811317914208_1559916115104607319_o.jpg)

EDIT:

Here's PC's pics (you just need to right-click->Copy Image Address):

(https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpl1/v/t1.0-9/12512231_10206225062801500_5208095717441189576_n.jpg?oh=bfe57a98262ec45eb97818a10306210f&oe=5786F754)

(https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfa1/v/t1.0-9/1916223_10206225062881502_8692438246289496014_n.jpg?oh=847680751e6cbbab9a1dcf0d800453be&oe=578CD165)
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on March 22, 2016, 01:44:25 AM
I think I see four inches piled up off to the side in that parking lot in PC's picture, does that count?
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tank on March 22, 2016, 06:40:17 AM
Quote from: Bruno de la Pole on March 22, 2016, 01:44:25 AM
I think I see four inches piled up off to the side in that parking lot in PC's picture, does that count?
The Monkey clutches at straws  ;D
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Bad Penny on March 22, 2016, 01:00:05 PM
Going autumnal here, I'm wearing an extra layer, a blanket on the bed.
We'll get a reprieve but it's only going to get worse, it's so depressing.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FulSw6vu.jpg&hash=6315f6d1d8679bf54d80e5ef353d14c32952a462)
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Pasta Chick on March 22, 2016, 04:38:51 PM
I wasn't able to right click. It was very weird. I usually use Facebook to host photos here because it's so easy. But thanks! I am glad someone got it to work!

So I was willing to concede on the basis of total snowfall, but the town closest to that (Natick) still only got 3.6 inches. I have no way of knowing what happened at home - Worcester would be closest but it's on the other side of a front line so it could be totally different. As evidenced by this mornings commute, when it snowed to near white-out conditions and covered the roadways at the Leicester/Spencer line and half of Oxford. Nowhere else. It was sunny.

I will began the search for a proper avatar...
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Sandra Craft on March 22, 2016, 11:10:54 PM
It's very, very windy here, so I'm sure it's snowing elsewhere . . .
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 24, 2016, 10:06:33 PM
Weather forecasters are saying that it will be rainy Friday to Monday, which means that it's highly likely that it'll be sunny. :grin: 
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Harmonie on March 27, 2016, 01:42:03 PM
Portions of the Western section of my state saw snow this morning. More snow than we got where I live for the whole winter, total.  :waah:
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Icarus on April 01, 2016, 07:31:58 PM
There is no snow in Florida. I will not need my snow tires or chains. Temp range 68 to 85 with palm trees.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Buddy on April 02, 2016, 04:23:58 PM
It's snowing. In April. It was 60 degrees yesterday.

>:(
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on April 02, 2016, 06:36:29 PM
It's 39F/4C here, windy and extremely damp. I hate the dampness. I'd rather it was 20 degrees colder, and dry...I don't care how warm you dress, the dampness just creeps into your bones and tissue, like a cold spirit or demon.

I can't be motivated to go outside in this crap today, skipped my yoga class this morning, and that's the first time all year I skipped a Saturday class.


For me if hell does exist it's not hot at all, but a mild, damp, miserable climate,...so your back, and the mid-point between your shoulders becomes sore from trying to scrunch the muscles together in an attempt to keep warm.

...and of course it's run by kats and nuns.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tom62 on April 02, 2016, 08:09:09 PM
The weather is crazy here. It snowed yesterday (36F/3C) and now we have temperatures around 64F/18C.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Harmonie on April 04, 2016, 12:06:00 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on April 02, 2016, 04:23:58 PM
It's snowing. In April. It was 60 degrees yesterday.

>:(

Where I live, I'd be shocked if we had a snowstorm following a day that was cold. The days [during the winter] where it gets up in the 60s and 70s are actually the days to watch out for being right before the biggest winter storms where I live.

Except for this year... It was just 60s and 70s and now snow, or any cold.  :headshake:
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Guardian85 on April 04, 2016, 02:07:47 AM
The temperature has turned,  and the snow is melting like crazy.
Spring approaches. Allergics brace for natures chemical warfare campaign.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Pasta Chick on April 04, 2016, 10:58:58 PM


Happy Spring from New England (https://www.facebook.com/christine.vezina.771/posts/10206370291072116) to those not on Facebook!
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Buddy on April 05, 2016, 01:18:05 AM
Quote from: Pasta Chick on April 04, 2016, 10:58:58 PM


Happy Spring from New England (https://www.facebook.com/christine.vezina.771/posts/10206370291072116) to those not on Facebook!

AKA Bruno.  :P
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Pasta Chick on April 05, 2016, 01:41:49 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on April 05, 2016, 01:18:05 AM
Quote from: Pasta Chick on April 04, 2016, 10:58:58 PM


Happy Spring from New England (https://www.facebook.com/christine.vezina.771/posts/10206370291072116) to those not on Facebook!

AKA Bruno.  :P

We really should have bet again. We're at minimum 6" out there. It was actually cold this time!

It'll be gone within 48 hours, so I enjoyed the shit out of it today.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on April 05, 2016, 01:52:55 AM
Quote from: Pasta Chick on April 04, 2016, 10:58:58 PM


Happy Spring from New England (https://www.facebook.com/christine.vezina.771/posts/10206370291072116) to those not on Facebook!

That looks like a load of fun PC, I would love to try that. My neighbors were in Colorado several week's ago, and they went sledding, the little boy who is about five years old was able to drive the sled a few time, with his Mom bundled up on the sled itself, and his Dad in another sled in front of them. They showed me some video and it was really cool, must have had like 8 dogs in the traces.
Anyway the little boy told me that's what he wants to do when he is older, as he was utterly fascinated by it.

We got some snow the other day, but only a light frosting, now it's just cold.

PS, like your accent PC.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Pasta Chick on April 05, 2016, 02:06:42 AM
I would like a 3-6 dog team for myself. More than 6 has always started to feel more like work than fun to me, even outside of sledding. That being said... Dry land training runs when we're on vehicles will go as high as 25 (you can't do that without serious weight behind them - you will literally die).

I just can't afford that many dogs right now. Emotionally either - my anxiety is out of control right now and I thought I was having a heart attack at one point on the run and have since had a panic attack. It's incredibly frustrating because I know from the times I am managing that it doesn't have to be like this, but I don't know what makes it manageable versus not. Now I'm just venting.  :-X

PS - That's sweet you like my voice, although I don't usually talk like that... I can growl baby talk at you if you find it exciting too
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Claireliontamer on April 05, 2016, 07:59:58 AM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CfOg8odXIAESmih.jpg)
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 07, 2016, 12:33:31 PM
The weather is nuts. 'Nuff said.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 17, 2016, 09:31:15 PM
I'm meeeeeelting!

Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 30, 2016, 01:03:31 PM
Temperatures dropped on Wednesday, it's now around 10 degrees celsius.  :sneezy:
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tom62 on April 30, 2016, 03:39:59 PM
Temperatures are up again. Earlier in the week it was 4 degrees Celsius; now it is 19 degrees.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Sandra Craft on April 30, 2016, 03:55:01 PM
It's raining.  Just out of nowhere, rain.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Pasta Chick on April 30, 2016, 04:29:39 PM
We're running flyball in northern MA today. It's about 60 and sunny. So perfect. Especially after last time we were here, when it rained so goddamn hard I ended up running back and forth under our pop up tents with broom to keep them collapsing from water build up.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Guardian85 on April 30, 2016, 04:51:46 PM
(https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xta1/v/t1.0-9/13096139_10153407428745981_7256822963324249571_n.jpg?oh=4b15d6441b4921b74aa552f80ae9d175&oe=57B16D5D)
So apparently spring decided to show up in a big way....  8)

Temperatures soared to 18c and there is barely a cloud in the sky.
:hammock:
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Bad Penny II on May 03, 2016, 01:43:06 PM
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F4piv8RO.jpg&hash=8afb16f0022e0a55cc160c6f58f4850fc8cd984c)

"Don't you know some people say
The winter is the best time of them all
Winter is the best of all. "

I say those people are deranged,
though autumn can be nice.

Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Harmonie on May 03, 2016, 02:56:11 PM
The last couple of days have been very unusually nice for this late in the Spring. Like it stayed mostly in the 50s yesterday, and got down to 43 for a low. It was beautiful. Sadly, that will end soon, as we'll right back up into the 80s.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Pasta Chick on May 03, 2016, 03:15:10 PM
We have entered rain season.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Bad Penny II on May 03, 2016, 03:21:48 PM
what do you do in rain season?
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Pasta Chick on May 03, 2016, 03:22:42 PM
Get rained on, mostly.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Bad Penny II on May 03, 2016, 03:42:18 PM
Nothing
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Icarus on May 05, 2016, 12:46:27 AM
Today it rained almost all day long. Aaaah. My lawn needed water badly. I have a sprinkler system that I am hesitant to use.  There is the cost and also the use of water that is only for landscape cosmetic purposes which is not an entirely  responsible thing to do.  We have a cold front moving through that caused the rain. Our temps have approached 90F at mid day but it has been only about 72F all day long. Florida weather is wierd.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Pasta Chick on May 05, 2016, 03:34:02 PM
My backyard is currently a goddamn meadow.

I managed to get myself going and bike like 3.5 miles yesterday but it's been so gross outside none of us have much motivation. Two days ago I started the woodstove back up and sat in front of it watching Netflix for about 6 hours.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: MariaEvri on May 05, 2016, 07:24:29 PM
were having a rainy week which is strange, It should start to feel like summer here normally
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tom62 on May 08, 2016, 08:50:23 AM
Since last Wednesday, we're having wonderful weather here. The sun is shining and the temperatures are up to 29 degrees Celsius :).
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tank on May 08, 2016, 10:02:17 AM
Finally some good weather!
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on May 08, 2016, 02:23:22 PM
We've had about 6 perfect days in a row, but it's supposed to rain today.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Buddy on May 25, 2016, 08:55:01 PM
Indiana went from having frost on the ground overnight to 90F+ (32C) in a week.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Sandra Craft on May 25, 2016, 10:28:17 PM
Hm, it's gone a little cool and cloudy here in So Cal too.   Might sprinkle.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Harmonie on May 27, 2016, 12:20:09 PM
It's been hot and stormy. =/

Last week we had a stretch of actually nice weather. Note that it took record breaking low highs for the weather to actually be nice here in May.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on May 29, 2016, 01:55:40 AM
Nice but a bit muggy now.  Texas now has two seasons since global warming - flooding and drought, with a few nice days in between.  Soon the drought will begin.  Summer is insufferably hot.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 29, 2016, 09:35:59 PM
It's been raining all day long.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tom62 on May 30, 2016, 09:33:50 PM
Rain and thunderstorms for several days now. Four people died so far.



Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Buddy on June 23, 2016, 04:33:51 AM
Currently sitting without power in a storm of hail and tornado warnings. Fun.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tank on June 23, 2016, 06:47:49 AM
Quote from: Buddy on June 23, 2016, 04:33:51 AM
Currently sitting without power in a storm of hail and tornado warnings. Fun.
Follow the Yellow Brick Road
Follow the Yellow Brick Road
Follow follow follow follow
Follow the Yellow Brick Road!

Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: MariaEvri on June 23, 2016, 06:42:39 PM
dude im watching all those storms in europe through facebook. Insane
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tom62 on June 24, 2016, 05:59:17 AM
Quote from: MariaEvri on June 23, 2016, 06:42:39 PM
dude im watching all those storms in europe through facebook. Insane

Must be global warming. As far as I can remember we never had in the past so many tornado's and torrential rains.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Buddy on June 26, 2016, 09:30:22 PM
Well now I know why my internet kept freaking out during the meetup. There's another severe storm blowing through. We've lost power already
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: No one on June 26, 2016, 10:13:59 PM
High of 115 expected today.  Awesome!
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Guardian85 on June 26, 2016, 10:23:45 PM
Quote from: Buddy on June 26, 2016, 09:30:22 PM
Well now I know why my internet kept freaking out during the meetup. There's another severe storm blowing through. We've lost power already
Batten down the hatches and hold on to your butt!  ;D
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Buddy on June 26, 2016, 10:49:17 PM
Meh, it's already passed. No it's just a little thunder every once in a while. Still have no power though.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Guardian85 on June 27, 2016, 02:54:09 PM
The weather is surprising us up here at the moment. It is actually sunny and 24c.
It's almost like it's summer....  :o
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 01, 2016, 09:41:18 PM
The last few days have been really foggy in the morning. Humidity is high but it doesn't rain often. At around noon the sun comes out and burns.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Essie Mae on July 01, 2016, 09:53:17 PM
Our UK summer weather is almost exactly the same as the Perth, (Oz) winter. Just not good enough.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Harmonie on July 03, 2016, 05:20:42 PM
It stormed this morning. I wish it would keep it up so it keeps the neighbors from shooting off those blasted fireworks.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Velma on July 04, 2016, 04:00:03 AM
Rainy here today and in the 70's (F). Much cooler than last week when it was 20 + degrees warmer. The cooler temps are nice, but the change in weather is playing havoc with my joints. However, I really wish it would start raining again because our neighbors are shooting off fireworks, in defiance of local ordinances.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: MariaEvri on July 04, 2016, 05:47:05 AM
I guess I;m living in my own little planet compared to the rest of you guys. Sunny and warm, and lotsa humidity for the cities near the beach
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Guardian85 on July 04, 2016, 10:05:31 PM
The weather here keeps shifting between rain showers and clear skies. Kinda wish it would make up it's mind.
The last couple of days it has been quite warm(20-25c) and sunny with little wind. This has however awoken or attracted the worlds population of horse-flies (a.k.a. bitey little bastards!) to this area, which is just perfect considering my summer job keeps me outside all day. >:(
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 05, 2016, 12:07:10 AM
Winter is going through an identity crisis, it doesn't seem to know how to be proper winter. These past few days have been more like spring!
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: OldGit on July 19, 2016, 07:48:09 PM
It's too hot here!  Well over 30° C (85°F) and no clouds.  I may have to take my overcoat off.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Dave on July 19, 2016, 08:28:33 PM
Keep the vest and finger mitts on though, OG, you never know when a cloud might appear!
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tom62 on July 20, 2016, 05:35:20 PM
Quote from: OldGit on July 19, 2016, 07:48:09 PM
It's too hot here!  Well over 30° C (85°F) and no clouds.  I may have to take my overcoat off.

It is the same here. This evening they also predicted some heavy thunderstorms.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 19, 2016, 12:28:00 AM
Too hot! Way too hot today! :headshake:
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: No one on December 19, 2016, 12:56:09 AM
Weath·er
ˈweT͟Hər

noun

1.The state of the atmosphere at a place and time as regards heat, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.
"if the weather's good, we can go for a walk"
synonyms:   forecast, outlook

verb

1.Wear away or change the appearance or texture of (something) by long exposure to the air.
"his skin was weathered almost black by his long outdoor life"
synonyms:   weather-beaten, worn

2.Come safely through (a storm)
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 19, 2016, 12:59:08 AM
Quote from: No one on December 19, 2016, 12:56:09 AM
Weath·er
ˈweT͟Hər

noun

1.The state of the atmosphere at a place and time as regards heat, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.
"if the weather's good, we can go for a walk"
synonyms:   forecast, outlook

verb

1.Wear away or change the appearance or texture of (something) by long exposure to the air.
"his skin was weathered almost black by his long outdoor life"
synonyms:   weather-beaten, worn

2.Come safely through (a storm)

:notsure: Well...that makes great small talk.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: No one on December 19, 2016, 01:00:55 AM
I do what I can.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 19, 2016, 01:21:30 AM
Quote from: No one on December 19, 2016, 01:00:55 AM
I do what I can.

Hmm...ok. 

Well, it could be a starting point. Like, we could discuss which are our favourite dictionaries. :P 

Or maybe not. :lol:

Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: No one on December 19, 2016, 01:22:36 AM
That's easy, it's the Devil's.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 19, 2016, 01:26:32 AM
Quote from: No one on December 19, 2016, 01:22:36 AM
That's easy, it's the Devil's.

Ambrose Bierce? Good answer!
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Bad Penny II on January 18, 2017, 09:36:32 AM
It was a humid 42 C today, 40 C at 7pm but a nice change has arrived Sth 42km/h gusts 61km/h.
It's 27 C now, warmer than I'd prefer an evening to be but I have cold beer.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Dave on January 18, 2017, 10:45:21 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 19, 2016, 01:26:32 AM
Quote from: No one on December 19, 2016, 01:22:36 AM
That's easy, it's the Devil's.

Ambrose Bierce? Good answer!

QuoteWeather:
The climate of an hour. A permanent topic of conversation anong persons whom it dies not interest, but who have inherited the tendency to chat about it from naked arboreal ancestors whom it keenly concerned. . . .
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Harmonie on January 18, 2017, 03:45:45 PM
Another flop of a winter. :sadcheer:

Every time we get the slightest bit of a cold spell it either snows very little or none, and the weather forecasters are all like "It'll be going back up to the 70s by the weekend". It's flipping January, it's not even supposed to get up to the 70s (or even 60s) in January, much less "go back" to them.

We're becoming more and more like Florida each year.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Dave on January 18, 2017, 03:51:37 PM
Quote from: Harmonie on January 18, 2017, 03:45:45 PM
Another flop of a winter. :sadcheer:

Every time we get the slightest bit of a cold spell it either snows very little or none, and the weather forecasters are all like "It'll be going back up to the 70s by the weekend". It's flipping January, it's not even supposed to get up to the 70s (or even 60s) in January, much less "go back" to them.

We're becoming more and more like Florida each year.

Where is you, Harmonie?
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Harmonie on January 18, 2017, 08:10:40 PM
Quote from: Gloucester on January 18, 2017, 03:51:37 PM
Quote from: Harmonie on January 18, 2017, 03:45:45 PM
Another flop of a winter. :sadcheer:

Every time we get the slightest bit of a cold spell it either snows very little or none, and the weather forecasters are all like "It'll be going back up to the 70s by the weekend". It's flipping January, it's not even supposed to get up to the 70s (or even 60s) in January, much less "go back" to them.

We're becoming more and more like Florida each year.

Where is you, Harmonie?

Eastern Oklahoma.

I specify that because Western and Central Oklahoma had a significant Ice Storm several days back while here where I live, it was above freezing so it just rained.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Dave on January 18, 2017, 09:17:30 PM
Well, it was announced today that 2016 was the hottest year since records started.

With the hell-on-earth that is the Trumpocine I am sure it will get warmer, a new spike in the Anthropocine.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Dave on January 18, 2017, 09:24:29 PM
Quote from: Harmonie on January 18, 2017, 08:10:40 PM
Quote from: Gloucester on January 18, 2017, 03:51:37 PM
Quote from: Harmonie on January 18, 2017, 03:45:45 PM
Another flop of a winter. :sadcheer:

Every time we get the slightest bit of a cold spell it either snows very little or none, and the weather forecasters are all like "It'll be going back up to the 70s by the weekend". It's flipping January, it's not even supposed to get up to the 70s (or even 60s) in January, much less "go back" to them.

We're becoming more and more like Florida each year.

Where is you, Harmonie?

Eastern Oklahoma.

I specify that because Western and Central Oklahoma had a significant Ice Storm several days back while here where I live, it was above freezing so it just rained.

If that's south west Oklahoma doesn't look too far north of north Florida! Flat stuff one side, bumpy stuff the other and getting towards dessert below? Does wind direction seriously affect things?
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Icarus on January 19, 2017, 12:03:48 AM
Gloucester, Southeast Oklahoma is roughly 200 miles north of northeast Florida and about 500 miles west of the Florida panhandle.  As for wind direction well yes. We have some arctic air currents that sweep across the country from the  Bering sea areas and thereabouts.  Those currents are very influential and they behave in odd ways. Sometimes they affect the far northern states and leave the more central and southern states unmolested. At other times the current will dip southward and freeze the toes of north Floridians.  Weather is a bitch.

I live in peninsular Florida at about latitude 27. 5.  Right now the weather is beautiful at about 72 F at six o'clock in the evening. Today the temp reached about 78F at mid day. The temp will drop to about 62 F during the night.  That is all well and good but there have been some other seasons when we have had sub freezing nights and unpleasantly cold days.

This is Florida and pretty far south, but the hottest summer temperatures are not  completely debilitating. We reach the low to mid  90s on some mid summer days but rarely do they  approach 100.   If  you look at a world map you could see that I live at about the same level as Bahrain on the latitude line.

We have wonderfully comfortable weather most of the time but unfortunately too many invaders from the north have discovered our near Camelot. When I was a kid our state population was 900,000. It is now 20 million.  It is far from paradise any more. More than that the damnable mouse has made central Florida a crowded, rude, greedy, place to live. "Mouse" That would be Disney World and similar incredibly popular attractions) The friggin' exhaust gasses from the zillions of tourists' cars and the zillions of airline landings and departures carrying tourists,  probably elevate out temperatures.  Camelot no more! We have a now subdued and unsaid attitude among the natives....It used to be "Yankee go home" Now it is "Yankee, please, for Christs sake, stay home".

There is a whole industry near the Disney, Universal Studios, Sea World attractions that rent opulent and expensive short term houses to European visitors including more Brits than others. Not to misunderstand me here. We like the Brits. We cheerfully take their money and generally accord them their due courtesy and even some friendships.  ...............well looky here I have gone off the deep end with a loquacious fit of frenzy again  Pardon me please.  .....anyway Glou, Oklahoma is a long way from Florida.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Harmonie on January 19, 2017, 12:21:34 AM
^Our standards for good weather are completely different.

For me nice weather happens in the range from the mid 40s to the 60s (lower than that is very easy to deal with - layers!). Any warmer than that and it starts getting unpleasant. Low 70s can be tolerable. But generally they're accompanied with no wind and sun, and that's miserable. Even with wind, they have too much warmth for me. I prefer it cooler.

Florida ain't no Camelot. You couldn't pay me enough to even visit such a miserable place. Well there's *one* reason I would, but we're not going into that. :blush: (because it's not going anywhere  :waah: )

Quote from: Gloucester on January 18, 2017, 09:24:29 PM
Quote from: Harmonie on January 18, 2017, 08:10:40 PM
Quote from: Gloucester on January 18, 2017, 03:51:37 PM
Quote from: Harmonie on January 18, 2017, 03:45:45 PM
Another flop of a winter. :sadcheer:

Every time we get the slightest bit of a cold spell it either snows very little or none, and the weather forecasters are all like "It'll be going back up to the 70s by the weekend". It's flipping January, it's not even supposed to get up to the 70s (or even 60s) in January, much less "go back" to them.

We're becoming more and more like Florida each year.

Where is you, Harmonie?

Eastern Oklahoma.

I specify that because Western and Central Oklahoma had a significant Ice Storm several days back while here where I live, it was above freezing so it just rained.

If that's south west Oklahoma doesn't look too far north of north Florida! Flat stuff one side, bumpy stuff the other and getting towards dessert below? Does wind direction seriously affect things?

Western Oklahoma is actually kind of neat. They have mesas and stuff over there. Plus, they actually get snow over there. Their temperature ranges are even crazier than over here, though. Like I remember one time where it was 90 degrees, and then there was an ice storm all within 48 hours.

Oklahoma is a wild place.

Still, I'm not sure what you're saying here? I suppose I live further in East Oklahoma than I did a year ago. So I'm a slight bit closer to Florida. But it shouldn't make this much of a difference. I swear East Oklahoma has shifted to the Southeast climatically. You really get that feeling when it's still hitting the mid 80s in November.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Icarus on January 19, 2017, 12:41:53 AM
And then there is this not ten miles from my house......http://video.foxnews.com/v/5283939468001/?#sp=show-clips

If we show enough clips like that then maybe those Yankees will actually think about staying home.  And one more thing, This used to be Camelot, no more, now it is more like times square. The gloss has vanished.

Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Dave on January 19, 2017, 10:08:25 AM
Quote from: Harmonie on January 19, 2017, 12:21:34 AM
^Our standards for good weather are completely different.

For me nice weather happens in the range from the mid 40s to the 60s (lower than that is very easy to deal with - layers!). Any warmer than that and it starts getting unpleasant. Low 70s can be tolerable. But generally they're accompanied with no wind and sun, and that's miserable. Even with wind, they have too much warmth for me. I prefer it cooler.

Florida ain't no Camelot. You couldn't pay me enough to even visit such a miserable place. Well there's *one* reason I would, but we're not going into that. :blush: (because it's not going anywhere  :waah: )

Quote from: Gloucester on January 18, 2017, 09:24:29 PM
Quote from: Harmonie on January 18, 2017, 08:10:40 PM
Quote from: Gloucester on January 18, 2017, 03:51:37 PM
Quote from: Harmonie on January 18, 2017, 03:45:45 PM
Another flop of a winter. :sadcheer:

Every time we get the slightest bit of a cold spell it either snows very little or none, and the weather forecasters are all like "It'll be going back up to the 70s by the weekend". It's flipping January, it's not even supposed to get up to the 70s (or even 60s) in January, much less "go back" to them.

We're becoming more and more like Florida each year.

Where is you, Harmonie?

Eastern Oklahoma.

I specify that because Western and Central Oklahoma had a significant Ice Storm several days back while here where I live, it was above freezing so it just rained.

If that's south west Oklahoma doesn't look too far north of north Florida! Flat stuff one side, bumpy stuff the other and getting towards dessert below? Does wind direction seriously affect things?

Western Oklahoma is actually kind of neat. They have mesas and stuff over there. Plus, they actually get snow over there. Their temperature ranges are even crazier than over here, though. Like I remember one time where it was 90 degrees, and then there was an ice storm all within 48 hours.

Oklahoma is a wild place.

Still, I'm not sure what you're saying here? I suppose I live further in East Oklahoma than I did a year ago. So I'm a slight bit closer to Florida. But it shouldn't make this much of a difference. I swear East Oklahoma has shifted to the Southeast climatically. You really get that feeling when it's still hitting the mid 80s in November.

Oops, I put "south west" when I meant "south east"! Oklahoma doesn't seem to have much south in its far west!

I was just alluding to the fact that, largely, weather is shaped by and comes from elsewhere. As an island Britain has either Atlantic (wet and warmish if from the SW), Arctic (cold and wet) or European (cold and dry) winter weather. It will also be modified by local altitude of course.

Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on January 19, 2017, 05:22:13 PM
Looking at the weather map on my phone, it's showing the following forecast for tomorrow and beyond.

There seems to be great blackness looming up slowly out of the East, which will eat up the faint blurred stars in the sky.

Later the sinking moon will escape briefly from the pursuing clouds, but it will be ringed all about with a sickly yellow glare, and on Saturday no day will come, only a dead brown twilight, and back in the East there will be a dull red glare under the lowering clouds;  this will not be from the red of dawn.

The dead brown twilight shall remain the norm for all days.

Looking out from my office window all I can see is dun, a shadowless world, fading slowly into a featureless, colourless gloom.

It feels stifling but not warm; and at least there's no snow to shovel.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Guardian85 on January 20, 2017, 07:24:33 PM
A few degrees below freezing and snowing hard. Dug my car out yesterday, and now there is another 15cm of snow on the roof.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Dave on January 20, 2017, 08:36:56 PM
Been clear and frosty for last couple of days here in Gloucester.

Which meant I was lucky enough to see one of the Perseid meteor shower pass over as I happened to glance out if the window last night.

Too bloody cold to go out with the camera and wait in hope and no where to set it up on fish-eye and long exposure - too much light polution anyway. There is a hill not far away, shadowed from the city lights by another hill, where the local star gazers congregate on crisp winter nights for their rituals. Whilst I sit in the warm and raise a glass of wine, or a mug of hot chocolate, to their endeavours!
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 25, 2017, 01:18:59 AM
I wish it was cold here. Today was a normal summer day: not a cloud in the sky and UV radiation was way high. 
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on January 25, 2017, 01:47:12 AM
75F in January in Texas.  We hardly have winter anymore - a week of cold and then 3 weeks of warm. 
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tom62 on January 25, 2017, 05:06:24 AM
-5 to -10 degrees here in Neu-Anspach
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 25, 2017, 10:32:36 PM
Quote from: Tom62 on January 25, 2017, 05:06:24 AM
-5 to -10 degrees here in Neu-Anspach

I'm cautiously thinking I'm a little jealous. Cautiously because I don't know if I would like temperatures that low. :P
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Bad Penny II on February 12, 2017, 09:05:33 AM
It got to 47C today, I think that's 117F.
Feb record was 42.5, max recorded ever was 43.3,
That's quite a large increase, I'm glad climate change is only Chinese propaganda, I wouldn't like this sort of thing to become the norm.
I much prefer hearing about these temps happening elsewhere, this bird agreed, it was having a hard time, water seemed to help.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FeJI1y2C.jpg&hash=bbd3e9cec0a19a2bdf4eed439d978fb1c5ecfb88)

Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: solidsquid on February 12, 2017, 03:07:13 PM
Same state, different cities:

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mediafire.com%2Fconvkey%2F33b0%2Fu8t73raf5rdfd904g.jpg&hash=f474c461ab6d05bc0ba5f57a2be0b1a18ab5cef6) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/u8t73raf5rdfd90/TXWeather.png)

The good thing about Texas is that I want a different climate but want to stay living in the same State, I can.  I've actually considered moving further north to maybe the Dallas/Fort Worth area, Amarillo would be even better.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Harmonie on February 13, 2017, 02:05:57 AM
No, you probably shouldn't get me started talking about the weather. Yesterday it was in the 80s. Needless to say, I could rant a book. lol
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on February 18, 2017, 03:38:53 PM
It's mid February here in Michigan, and the temperature today could reach 60 degrees F. This isn't normal, average high for this time of year is 37.

Today could set an all-time new record, and the temperature for the next week will be an average high of mid-50's each day. (We've had practically no snowfall at all so far this winter)

We have a president and administration, as well as a majority of Republicans who think climate science, like everything else is fake, and junk science, as well as an overwhelming number of Americans, most of whom supported Trump who think the same...I guess  we here in Michigan can be thankful that we'll at least have nice weather as we head towards the apocalypse.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FsIaFRge.jpg&hash=4055ad41a0e533fa047a6d32391d9756f5dbe254)

Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Dave on February 18, 2017, 04:42:12 PM
Does the lack of a snow fall in parts of America indicate a later water shortage for anyone? Is any rainfall "replacing" the snow? But, if I remember these things, the "storage" and slowish release that snow offers can be important in some systems.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Arturo on February 18, 2017, 06:11:03 PM
Quote from: Gloucester on February 18, 2017, 04:42:12 PM
Does the lack of a snow fall in parts of America indicate a later water shortage for anyone? Is any rainfall "replacing" the snow? But, if I remember these things, the "storage" and slowish release that snow offers can be important in some systems.

Yeah the snow is good for my grass. Unfortunately I live in Michigan like Father Bruno. So at least here the rain isn't replacing anything because I know is my grass will be brown this year.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on February 19, 2017, 03:59:34 PM
Quote from: Gloucester on February 18, 2017, 04:42:12 PM
Does the lack of a snow fall in parts of America indicate a later water shortage for anyone? Is any rainfall "replacing" the snow? But, if I remember these things, the "storage" and slowish release that snow offers can be important in some systems.

The Great Lakes which surround Michigan rely not only on run-off from snowfall, but increased precipitation as well during the spring. Currently the Lake levels are on the rise after a nearly decade of below average (Even some record lows for Lakes Michigan and Huron for the period 2000-2010)
Even though the snowfall rate this winter is down, there still has been quite a bit of rainfall so the current forecast for the Lakes this year is continued increase in levels which is good.

Winter has been unusually warm this year, last month was among the warmest Januaries on record, and yesterday the metro Detroit area beat the high record of 62 set in 1961 with a temperature of 69 degrees.

It was hotter yesterday here in metro Detroit than much of southern California, Arizona and New Mexico. But, meh...global warming.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Harmonie on February 19, 2017, 05:35:08 PM
Wow, you all are hitting those temperatures up in Michigan, too? That's soooo lame.

Except, I mean, it's still an abnormality up there. Down where I live, it was like that back in the early to mid 2000s, but then the late 2000s came about and now it hits the 60s and 70s regularly every winter. There's hardly been a single week this "winter" where we haven't seen 60s and 70s. So pathetic.

The weather forecasters are still acting like it's some anomaly. As if it's any shock whatsoever that it's this warm in February, when it's been like this for years.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Dave on February 19, 2017, 06:00:09 PM
Quote from: Harmonie on February 19, 2017, 05:35:08 PM
That's soooo lame.
Harmonie, OT for a bit. As a casual student of English and how the meanings of words change I found your use of "lame" knew to me.

If asked for two other words you would use in that context which would you choose? Understanding that there may be nuances of "strength" here.

American English seems to be drifting away from the core even faster than Australian! But then, it started off based on the 17th C version . . .
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on February 19, 2017, 06:19:50 PM
It's 32 C (90 F) here. Even so, it isn't the worst summer we've had in the past 10 years. Winters seem to be getting warmer. The climate has basically been really weird these years.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on February 19, 2017, 06:24:26 PM
Quote from: Gloucester on February 19, 2017, 06:00:09 PM
Quote from: Harmonie on February 19, 2017, 05:35:08 PM
That's soooo lame.
American English seems to be drifting away from the core even faster than Australian! But then, it started off based on the 17th C version . . .

Linguistic speciation!
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Harmonie on February 19, 2017, 07:01:23 PM
Quote from: Gloucester on February 19, 2017, 06:00:09 PM
Quote from: Harmonie on February 19, 2017, 05:35:08 PM
That's soooo lame.
Harmonie, OT for a bit. As a casual student of English and how the meanings of words change I found your use of "lame" knew to me.

If asked for two other words you would use in that context which would you choose? Understanding that there may be nuances of "strength" here.

American English seems to be drifting away from the core even faster than Australian! But then, it started off based on the 17th C version . . .

And I find your use of "knew" interesting.

I'm kidding. My apologies, I could not resist, given the subject matter of your post.

Where I live "lame" has come to mean "uncool". Not in a temperature sense, but oh my gosh this is so hard to explain. Essentially it means "Not good" but in an exaggerated slang-way. Which accurately describes how I think of the weather being the way it is.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Dave on February 19, 2017, 07:25:04 PM
Quote from: Harmonie on February 19, 2017, 07:01:23 PM
Quote from: Gloucester on February 19, 2017, 06:00:09 PM
Quote from: Harmonie on February 19, 2017, 05:35:08 PM
That's soooo lame.
Harmonie, OT for a bit. As a casual student of English and how the meanings of words change I found your use of "lame" knew to me.

If asked for two other words you would use in that context which would you choose? Understanding that there may be nuances of "strength" here.

American English seems to be drifting away from the core even faster than Australian! But then, it started off based on the 17th C version . . .

Don't apologise, I make those kind of bloopers often - and own up to them happily!

And I find your use of "knew" interesting.

I'm kidding. My apologies, I could not resist, given the subject matter of your post.

Where I live "lame" has come to mean "uncool". Not in a temperature sense, but oh my gosh this is so hard to explain. Essentially it means "Not good" but in an exaggerated slang-way. Which accurately describes how I think of the weather being the way it is.

As a child of the 50s and 60s I am well aquainted with "cool" as a grade of acceptedness, desirability and things like that. Later we had "ace" if I remember, but not quite the same. You could see a "cool bird/chick" but a desirable motorbike would more likely be "ace" over here. We imported "cool" from the States along with rock and roll of course.

So, a "cool" day might be a comfortably warm on on the beach or a freezing one on the ski slopes!

Context rules, OK!

Hmm, "lame duck > "lame excuse" > "lame attempt". . . Yeah, there is a pattern.

Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on March 01, 2017, 01:50:38 PM
Man we had one hell of a thunderstorm here in Michigan last night (Noticed Arturo mentioning the storm in another thread and how it kept him up last night)

Can't remember the last time we had the volume and intensity of lightening as we did last night, reminded me at times of an artillery barrage.

Completely surprised we didn't loose power....about 1230 last night I could hear the neighbors dog howling from inside his house from all of the racket, even our house was shaking, to the point I could hear not only the windows rattling, but pictures on the walls.

Crazy weather.

Fucking Trump. >:(
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Harmonie on March 01, 2017, 04:30:00 PM
Apparently there were tornadoes in my state last night. =/

February went up in smoke. It was supposed to be winter, but it was just another month of warm/hot weather with only a few chilly days here and there. Now everyone's chanting "It's Spring" and I want to go cry. Other things in life have got me depressed, too. I don't even know what to do anymore.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Dave on March 02, 2017, 08:07:34 AM
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi778.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fyy67%2FDaveGlos%2FFunnies%2FScreenshot_2017-03-02-08-02-53.jpg&hash=0013d7ddb376a68bf6f152a5bd9e7be906c18326) (http://s778.photobucket.com/user/DaveGlos/media/Funnies/Screenshot_2017-03-02-08-02-53.jpg.html)

Er ... um

Later: just opened curtains, evidence so far is that the ringed "summary" is the more accurate - wispy  cloud and sunshine, no wet stuff in evidence.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Arturo on March 02, 2017, 08:32:34 AM
Remember that thunder storm me and Bruno spoke of? Well now there's snow lol
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on March 02, 2017, 03:14:57 PM
Quote from: Arturo on March 02, 2017, 08:32:34 AM
Remember that thunder storm me and Bruno spoke of? Well now there's snow lol

Did you get any accumulation of snow Arturo? All we got was a little dusting.


Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Arturo on March 02, 2017, 08:23:31 PM
Quote from: Father Bruno on March 02, 2017, 03:14:57 PM
Quote from: Arturo on March 02, 2017, 08:32:34 AM
Remember that thunder storm me and Bruno spoke of? Well now there's snow lol

Did you get any accumulation of snow Arturo? All we got was a little dusting.

There was when I wrote the post but most of it melted despite the phone saying it's 27 degrees.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Arturo on March 08, 2017, 06:12:13 PM
Well shit...the wind knocked out the power.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Dave on March 08, 2017, 06:20:41 PM
Quote from: Arturo on March 08, 2017, 06:12:13 PM
Well shit...the wind knocked out the power.
So buy a wind generator for next time!

:)
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on March 08, 2017, 08:46:50 PM
Quote from: Gloucester on March 08, 2017, 06:20:41 PM
Quote from: Arturo on March 08, 2017, 06:12:13 PM
Well shit...the wind knocked out the power.
So buy a wind generator for next time!

:)

Wind is nuts here in Southfield where I work, building feels and sounds like it's going to fall over. I had to run out earlier and driving on the freeway was nuts, with winds gusting up to 50 mph.

I saw a number of signs blown over, and right here by our office one of the tall street lights fell over into a parking lot at the Coney Island and hit a couple cars.


I have a generator at home, but I haven't fired it up in probably 10 years, almost afraid to at this point. Probably need to run some type of fuel cleaner through it, or since I have very little engine aptitude (Patience that is) maybe I'll take it to a small engine tech to check out for me.

Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Harmonie on March 11, 2017, 10:53:35 PM
Well, for the first time in forever it is nice and chilly. It just sleeted for five minutes. That's the only remote sign of winter weather we've had since December.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Guardian85 on March 31, 2017, 12:49:33 PM
It finally stopped fucking snowing!
(https://scontent-frt3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/17632283_10154205938170981_1278128252245454210_o.jpg?oh=0d28e351a250a712947c0222e21ba9e3&oe=595970B0)
Any more and I could have walked onto the roof.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on March 31, 2017, 12:59:14 PM
Thatsa lota snowa!  8)


You get strong as bull shoveling all of that, though it appears you have plows doing most of the work.


We hardly had any snow here in Michigan this past winter, now it's nothing but rain, dampness and misery.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Arturo on March 31, 2017, 01:07:27 PM
Quote from: Father Bruno on March 31, 2017, 12:59:14 PM
Thatsa lota snowa!  8)


You get strong as bull shoveling all of that, though it appears you have plows doing most of the work.


We hardly had any snow here in Michigan this past winter, now it's nothing but rain, dampness and misery.
Hardly any snow for 5 years!
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Guardian85 on March 31, 2017, 01:34:06 PM
Quote from: Father Bruno on March 31, 2017, 12:59:14 PM
Thatsa lota snowa!  8)


You get strong as bull shoveling all of that, though it appears you have plows doing most of the work.


We hardly had any snow here in Michigan this past winter, now it's nothing but rain, dampness and misery.
My father wisely invested in a snow blower a couple of years ago. Still a fair bit of work.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Harmonie on April 01, 2017, 04:37:10 AM
That's more snow than we've seen since early 2011, total, doubled...Tripled...Heck, probably quadrupled. Probably even more than that.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tom62 on April 01, 2017, 05:34:21 AM
Spring has arrived. It is sunny and temperatures are between 18-24 degrees :).
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 01, 2017, 11:06:43 PM
Autumn here. It's still warm during the day (around 20 to 27 degrees) but the temperature drops at night. I still like to sleep with my fan on, though.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Guardian85 on April 02, 2017, 03:32:09 PM
I said earlier that if we got any more snow I could walk onto the roof.
(https://scontent-frt3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/17634407_1290000941046983_3902064705172272100_n.jpg?oh=964de84d6548de1893a8ef4b386d7333&oe=5991F3F8)
Turns out there was already enough.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Dragonia on April 04, 2017, 10:37:42 PM
^^^Guardian, do you have moose where you live? Growing up in Alaska, we would sometimes see moose hanging out on a roof that they had just walked up the snow mound to. My neighbor's carport got on the front page of our local newspaper once because there was a moose standing on it.  It's what I miss most about AK. Moose.
As far as here in Georgia, you wouldn't know it to look outside right now, because it's beautiful, calm, warm and sunny, but tomorrow everything has been cancelled due to a strong threat of tornadoes. It's like a snow day, but scarier.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Harmonie on April 06, 2017, 12:35:40 AM
It's actually nice today! A rare occurrence during this season. Earlier it was actually a little weird. It's been in the low to mid 50s today, but when I was walking back from class earlier the wind was blowing like a severe thunderstorm (I would know, I had to walk in front of one yesterday) and it was pelting rain like ice, so it actually felt cold. It even sounded like ice hitting the cars, but I know it wasn't.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Guardian85 on April 07, 2017, 06:17:31 AM
Quote from: Dragonia on April 04, 2017, 10:37:42 PM
^^^Guardian, do you have moose where you live? Growing up in Alaska, we would sometimes see moose hanging out on a roof that they had just walked up the snow mound to. My neighbor's carport got on the front page of our local newspaper once because there was a moose standing on it.  It's what I miss most about AK. Moose.
Yes. A lot of moose.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on April 07, 2017, 11:06:35 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on April 07, 2017, 06:17:31 AM
Quote from: Dragonia on April 04, 2017, 10:37:42 PM
^^^Guardian, do you have moose where you live? Growing up in Alaska, we would sometimes see moose hanging out on a roof that they had just walked up the snow mound to. My neighbor's carport got on the front page of our local newspaper once because there was a moose standing on it.  It's what I miss most about AK. Moose.
Yes. A lot of moose.

The plural of moose is moosen. Just an FYI.

As in there are many moosen in Guardian's village, much, moosen. There were many of 'em. Many much, moosen. Out in the woods—in the woodes—in the woodsen. The meese want the food. Food is to eatenesen!THE MEESE WANT THE FOOD IN THE WOODENESEN! AND THE FOOD IN THE WOODYENESEN!
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Dragonia on April 08, 2017, 08:03:33 PM
^^^ Too much cold medicine, Father?
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Dave on April 08, 2017, 08:12:03 PM
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 29, 2017, 03:03:08 AM
^ :grin:

Great movie, I love the ending.  ;D


-~-

Temperatures dropped suddenly! It's cold at night and was warm during the day, with not one cloud in the sky. I guess that's autumn for ya!
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: jumbojak on April 30, 2017, 05:25:10 PM
Gorgeous day here. Bright clear skies, low humidity, and it's only about 75°. Yesterday was high overcast, humid to the point of stickiness, and 90°. We'll probably have snow tomorrow.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Dave on April 30, 2017, 05:46:39 PM
Been almost not cool in my home town. :)
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Dragonia on May 01, 2017, 01:57:49 PM
Cold, drizzly and dark here today. I love days like this. No work, no pressing obligations, nothing but time to drink my coffee and catch up on neglected chores. And read. I am loving this Monday.  :cleaning: :sweeping: :reading: :cauldron: :frolic:
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on May 01, 2017, 05:38:49 PM
Quote from: Dragonia on May 01, 2017, 01:57:49 PM
Cold, drizzly and dark here today. I love days like this. No work, no pressing obligations, nothing but time to drink my coffee and catch up on neglected chores. And read. I am loving this Monday.  :cleaning: :sweeping: :reading: :cauldron: :frolic:

It's somewhat the same here, cold, dark, overcast, and still raining..it rained all weekend and I couldn't get anything done outside, so chores are piling up, garden is neglected.

Tons of work today here in the office, pressing obligations, no time to drink my coffee which got cold, barely time to type this, and working through my lunch with no time to read. I am hating this fucking Monday.  :argue: :haironfire: :rant: :panic: :argue: :bleh:
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Dave on May 01, 2017, 05:48:58 PM
Sunny - rumble of thunder + drops of rain - sunny.

Spent all day reading except for short trip out for essential supplies - chocolate flapjack and pork scratchings.   :reading: :studious: :reading:
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: MariaEvri on May 01, 2017, 06:44:21 PM
I donno if you guys in the states have sandstorms but living next to africa can suck sometimes
It is sandstorm season and the sand sometimes gets blown here. Its hell for my nose and eyes
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: jumbojak on May 01, 2017, 07:25:40 PM
Dust clouds are common in august and September when it's peanut digging time. Can't say I've ever seen a sandstorm. Doesn't sound pleasant
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on May 01, 2017, 07:38:04 PM
I don't know, a giant sandstorm sounds cool as hell MariaEvri, are there giant Sandworms like on Arrakis?
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Harmonie on May 02, 2017, 03:59:02 AM
There's actually been a few nice days as of late. A real shock, especially this late into the season. However, it's also come alongside a lot of thunderstorms, which I don't really like because they upset my dog.

Yesterday it stayed in the 50s all day. Love it! Today it was in the mid to upper 60s. The sun was shining, but the wind was blowing a very nice and cool breeze. The weather's actually being Springlike during Spring? Of course, people are complaining about it being "cold". ::)
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: MariaEvri on May 02, 2017, 06:25:57 PM
Quote from: Father Bruno on May 01, 2017, 07:38:04 PM
I don't know, a giant sandstorm sounds cool as hell MariaEvri, are there giant Sandworms like on Arrakis?

we get the aftermath of the storm. Imagine  thick mist, but instead of moisture, it's sand.  It's not windy, the dust just/... sits there. Sometimes it's better sometimes it's worse. Stuffed nose, itchy eyes, sand in your teeth and your butt!
https://media4.s-nbcnews.com/j/newscms/2015_37/1210286/150908-weather-jhc-1227_1e6193307803400f5b7d5d5955c0af8e.nbcnews-fp-1200-800.jpg

http://cyprus-mail.com/2015/09/08/deadly-storm-engulfs-middle-east-slows-syria-air-strikes/

Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 04, 2017, 01:14:25 AM
^ sounds awful!

Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: MariaEvri on May 04, 2017, 05:59:24 AM
IT IS D:
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on May 04, 2017, 01:17:53 PM
^^But if you had Giant Sandworms like on Dune it would be cool!

Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Dragonia on May 04, 2017, 02:26:56 PM
Quote from: Father Bruno on May 04, 2017, 01:17:53 PM
^^But if you had Giant Sandworms like on Dune it would be cool!



Ride majestic, Paul! Oh yes, I say make that worm your bitch!
God that movie makes wrangling a worm look HOT
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Magdalena on May 04, 2017, 04:59:07 PM
Quote from: Dragonia on May 04, 2017, 02:26:56 PM
Quote from: Father Bruno on May 04, 2017, 01:17:53 PM
^^But if you had Giant Sandworms like on Dune it would be cool!



Ride majestic, Paul! Oh yes, I say make that worm your bitch!
God that movie makes wrangling a worm look HOT
:lol:
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on May 04, 2017, 06:04:33 PM
Quote from: Dragonia on May 04, 2017, 02:26:56 PM
Quote from: Father Bruno on May 04, 2017, 01:17:53 PM
^^But if you had Giant Sandworms like on Dune it would be cool!



Ride majestic, Paul! Oh yes, I say make that worm your bitch!
God that movie makes wrangling a worm look HOT

Well Dragonlady ....I think I've now got a better or should I say clearer understanding behind both your username and avatar.  :notsure:
8)

Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Dragonia on May 04, 2017, 09:22:55 PM
Oh Father, the surface isn't even scratched......  :devil2:
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 11, 2017, 09:59:12 PM
It's been raining practically nonstop for the past. two. weeks.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: jumbojak on June 12, 2017, 03:01:03 AM
Its getting HOT!
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Arturo on June 12, 2017, 03:38:02 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on June 12, 2017, 03:01:03 AM
Its getting HOT!

So take off all your clothes!

(Im already there)
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Sandra Craft on June 12, 2017, 03:46:47 AM
Well, in So. Cal. the weather is very nice if you enjoy Fall during Summer.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Magdalena on June 12, 2017, 04:45:44 AM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on June 12, 2017, 03:46:47 AM
Well, in So. Cal. the weather is very nice if you enjoy Fall during Summer.
:lol:
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tom62 on June 12, 2017, 06:52:20 PM
It is 30 degrees here, so I'm sitting half naked in front of the computer.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Dave on June 12, 2017, 08:26:52 PM
Quote from: Tom62 on June 12, 2017, 06:52:20 PM
It is 30 degrees here, so I'm sitting half naked in front of the computer.

Which...

No, forget that!
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Claireliontamer on June 16, 2017, 12:49:37 PM
It's going to be hot, hot, hot this weekend :)
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Dave on June 16, 2017, 01:57:43 PM
Having bere working outside, prepping the front door for psinting, I am now basking under my ceiling fan. We don't often get hot, sticky weather in the UK but I am always happy with that investment when we do!

Also that I paid out for one with remote control.

Hmmm, wonder if I can modify my dehumidifier into an air conditioner. Currently it blows warm, dry air into the room rather than cold, dry air. Hmm, need a trunk to a vent to get the warm air outside without letting the cold air escape.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 17, 2017, 04:28:15 AM
It's supposed to be cold here but today temperatures probably hit 20 degrees Celsius.  :suspicious:

Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Harmonie on June 17, 2017, 05:01:59 AM
Miserable, just absolutely miserable. But it is just a few days away from being summer. I just don't expect there still to be a wall of heat when I walk out the door during the night.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: hermes2015 on June 17, 2017, 06:30:29 AM
We have had a mild winter, with minimum temperatures at night around 5° and daytime maxima of 16 to 20. Our winter humidity is very low, because it does not rain for a few months. So we have beautiful clear skies and bright sunshine. The downside is lots of static shocks when one touches door handles and other metal objects. The trick is to touch a wall first to discharge oneself before touching any metal.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Dave on June 17, 2017, 06:55:47 AM
Quote from: hermes2015 on June 17, 2017, 06:30:29 AM
We have had a mild winter, with minimum temperatures at night around 5° and daytime maxima of 16 to 20. Our winter humidity is very low, because it does not rain for a few months. So we have beautiful clear skies and bright sunshine. The downside is lots of static shocks when one touches door handles and other metal objects. The trick is to touch a wall first to discharge oneself before touching any metal.

Used to suffer that in a well carpetted, air conditioned work location, could draw sparks from a finger to a metal plate type light switch. Found the solution was the quick open palmed slap, dissipate the energy over a larger, low resistance area rather than the "electrode" of a finger tip.

Once demonstrated static to some nephews and nieces by getting one to stand on four short glass tumblers and stroke the cat wearing a plastic glove on that hand. Then  move the forefinger of the other hand towards the cat's nose.

The cat was not impressed - but the kids were!
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: hermes2015 on June 17, 2017, 09:46:45 AM
Quote from: Gloucester on June 17, 2017, 06:55:47 AM
Quote from: hermes2015 on June 17, 2017, 06:30:29 AM
We have had a mild winter, with minimum temperatures at night around 5° and daytime maxima of 16 to 20. Our winter humidity is very low, because it does not rain for a few months. So we have beautiful clear skies and bright sunshine. The downside is lots of static shocks when one touches door handles and other metal objects. The trick is to touch a wall first to discharge oneself before touching any metal.

Used to suffer that in a well carpetted, air conditioned work location, could draw sparks from a finger to a metal plate type light switch. Found the solution was the quick open palmed slap, dissipate the energy over a larger, low resistance area rather than the "electrode" of a finger tip.

Once demonstrated static to some nephews and nieces by getting one to stand on four short glass tumblers and stroke the cat wearing a plastic glove on that hand. Then  move the forefinger of the other hand towards the cat's nose.

The cat was not impressed - but the kids were!

Another nice demonstration is to hold a fluorescent light tube in the hand and shuffle your feet on the carpet in a dark room.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Dave on June 17, 2017, 11:33:52 AM
Quote from: hermes2015 on June 17, 2017, 09:46:45 AM
Quote from: Gloucester on June 17, 2017, 06:55:47 AM
Quote from: hermes2015 on June 17, 2017, 06:30:29 AM
We have had a mild winter, with minimum temperatures at night around 5° and daytime maxima of 16 to 20. Our winter humidity is very low, because it does not rain for a few months. So we have beautiful clear skies and bright sunshine. The downside is lots of static shocks when one touches door handles and other metal objects. The trick is to touch a wall first to discharge oneself before touching any metal.

Used to suffer that in a well carpetted, air conditioned work location, could draw sparks from a finger to a metal plate type light switch. Found the solution was the quick open palmed slap, dissipate the energy over a larger, low resistance area rather than the "electrode" of a finger tip.

Once demonstrated static to some nephews and nieces by getting one to stand on four short glass tumblers and stroke the cat wearing a plastic glove on that hand. Then  move the forefinger of the other hand towards the cat's nose.

The cat was not impressed - but the kids were!

Another nice demonstration is to hold a fluorescent light tube in the hand and shuffle your feet on the carpet in a dark room.

Yes, kinder to cats as well!   :grin:
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Dave on June 17, 2017, 11:37:45 AM
Trying to put a water based, quick dry undercoat on street door.

So hot that a skin was forming on the surface of the paint in the tin! Left it at the  mullions, will try again when the Sun is behind the big tree, about 3pm.

My pet hunting spiders were running over the freshly painted surfaces within minutes without leaving footprints or getting stuck.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: OldGit on June 17, 2017, 05:39:47 PM
Quote from: GlosMy pet hunting spiders were running over the freshly painted surfaces within minutes without leaving footprints or getting stuck.

Stand on an insulator and fry the buggers!
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Claireliontamer on June 17, 2017, 06:15:24 PM
I have enjoyed the sun a little too much and am now on the pink side.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Dave on June 17, 2017, 06:34:20 PM
Quote from: OldGit on June 17, 2017, 05:39:47 PM
Quote from: GlosMy pet hunting spiders were running over the freshly painted surfaces within minutes without leaving footprints or getting stuck.

Stand on an insulator and fry the buggers!

Hm, got the EHT unit (14 000 Volts) from an industrial grade air ioniser somewhere . . .

No! I like those little "zebra" jumping spiders!  There is a whole family of them near the front door and they always come out to see what is causing the vibrations on the door when I open it or work on it.

'Bout the only spider I do like.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Claireliontamer on June 19, 2017, 10:57:49 AM
Another beautiful day here.  Too nice and sunny to be stuck inside marking exam papers, wondering if I can work in the garden...
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Dave on June 19, 2017, 11:39:34 AM
Quote from: Claireliontamer on June 19, 2017, 10:57:49 AM
Another beautiful day here.  Too nice and sunny to be stuck inside marking exam papers, wondering if I can work in the garden...

Too damned hot here to paint the street door in full sun!
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Davin on June 19, 2017, 04:05:54 PM
It's predicted to hit 120°f tomorrow.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Claireliontamer on June 19, 2017, 06:08:35 PM
Quote from: Davin on June 19, 2017, 04:05:54 PM
It's predicted to hit 120°f tomorrow.

I think I'd melt.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Dave on June 19, 2017, 07:28:34 PM
Quote from: Claireliontamer on June 19, 2017, 06:08:35 PM
Quote from: Davin on June 19, 2017, 04:05:54 PM
It's predicted to hit 120°f tomorrow.

I think I'd melt.

Been on airfield guard duty, in Bahrein, in 140oF, at 98%RH, and the polish on my boots did melt! So did the asphalt in places, they had to brush sand over and into it and lay down boards. Luckily, for the vehicles and aircraft, the important bits were concrete.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 19, 2017, 11:40:31 PM
Meanwhile, in southern Brazil temperatures are dropping.

Last night I felt like my feet were going to freeze. I wore double socks but to no avail...

It's not as cold as it gets in some parts of the northern hemisphere, but I don't have heating.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Claireliontamer on June 20, 2017, 08:50:39 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on June 19, 2017, 11:40:31 PM
Meanwhile, in southern Brazil temperatures are dropping.

Last night I felt like my feet were going to freeze. I wore double socks but to no avail...

It's not as cold as it gets in some parts of the northern hemisphere, but I don't have heating.

What's the range of temperatures you get there?
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Dave on June 20, 2017, 08:55:21 AM
Another day at 30oC here.

This is just not British!

Though, a little thundery rain is predicted later, more like the summers I am used to.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Claireliontamer on June 20, 2017, 10:47:45 AM
(https://scontent.fman1-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/19149113_1759835697654473_3256571600533106225_n.jpg?oh=a70a32667d23b6efeaeb4d72b0c09d38&oe=59DAC521)

The weather is so hot here in the UK it is causing the Welsh Dragons to prematurely hatch. 
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Dave on June 20, 2017, 09:12:58 PM
It's 9pm, all the windows are open, the fan is going flat out (not that that makes a difference to the ambient temp), all the little floats in my "Gallileo" thermometer are at the bottom for the first time since I bought it (4 years ago) and I am melting.

The thermometer is reading 30.5oC, no idea what the humidity is but it's very sticky. Forecast thundery showers did not appear. I'd sleep in the fridge if it was big enough!
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 20, 2017, 09:29:01 PM
Quote from: Claireliontamer on June 20, 2017, 08:50:39 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on June 19, 2017, 11:40:31 PM
Meanwhile, in southern Brazil temperatures are dropping.

Last night I felt like my feet were going to freeze. I wore double socks but to no avail...

It's not as cold as it gets in some parts of the northern hemisphere, but I don't have heating.

What's the range of temperatures you get there?

Here's (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porto_Alegre#Climate) the Wikipedia entry for the city of Porto Alegre,capital of the southernmost state of Rio Grande do Sul. For some reason I am unable to copy the image link address and paste it here. :notsure:

As I said previously, it's not as harsh as winter in some parts of the northern hemisphere, but our infrastructure is worse. Right now it's 13 degrees Celsius, I'm indoors and it feels like it's around there.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Icarus on June 23, 2017, 12:27:57 AM
Not unexpectedly for central Florida, the daytime temps are running from 80 to 90F. Late afternoon brings wicked rainstorms with attendant high winds. At those times the temp may drop into the low 70s.

Yesterday I was seeing my young Lithuanian house guest off at the Orlando airport.  After seeing him off, sure as hell when we got on the shuttle bus to the parking area, the sky began to fall.  A positive deluvian event took place and when the bus dropped us at canopy D, there was damned little the simple sun shade canopy could do to protect friend wife from the driving rain. .... It was my responsibility to fetch the car that was parked some 200 yards  away in a storm of epic proportion.  I was a soggy hero but I did get the car and we departed the parking lot. The rain made driving most challenging. Low visibility and dumb fuck, reckless, speeding, drivers in this incredibly high trafficked area made the adventure less than fun.

By the grace of the FSM we did make it the 60 miles home from that damned airport.  The adjective damned is a mild one. There are at least five thousand parking spaces in two  covered multistory garages at that airport.  All those spaces are routinely filled and so one must resort to remote parking where there are another five thousand places to park.....alll for money you should note.  The remote areas are well served by an admirably efficient shuttle bus service to and from the remote areas.

My most sincere advice to any of my esteemed HAF colleagues is to avoid Orlando International airport no matter how much your children need to experience the DisneyWorld thing. Truth to tell the weather is not always bad. It is a bitch at this time of year but the daily thunder and rain storms usually abate in Mid July.

Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on June 23, 2017, 01:15:04 PM
Quote from: Icarus on June 23, 2017, 12:27:57 AM
Not unexpectedly for central Florida, the daytime temps are running from 80 to 90F. Late afternoon brings wicked rainstorms with attendant high winds. At those times the temp may drop into the low 70s.

Yesterday I was seeing my young Lithuanian house guest off at the Orlando airport.  After seeing him off, sure as hell when we got on the shuttle bus to the parking area, the sky began to fall.  A positive deluvian event took place and when the bus dropped us at canopy D, there was damned little the simple sun shade canopy could do to protect friend wife from the driving rain. .... It was my responsibility to fetch the car that was parked some 200 yards  away in a storm of epic proportion.  I was a soggy hero but I did get the car and we departed the parking lot. The rain made driving most challenging. Low visibility and dumb fuck, reckless, speeding, drivers in this incredibly high trafficked area made the adventure less than fun.

By the grace of the FSM we did make it the 60 miles home from that damned airport.  The adjective damned is a mild one. There are at least five thousand parking spaces in two  covered multistory garages at that airport.  All those spaces are routinely filled and so one must resort to remote parking where there are another five thousand places to park.....alll for money you should note.  The remote areas are well served by an admirably efficient shuttle bus service to and from the remote areas.

My most sincere advice to any of my esteemed HAF colleagues is to avoid Orlando International airport no matter how much your children need to experience the DisneyWorld thing. Truth to tell the weather is not always bad. It is a bitch at this time of year but the daily thunder and rain storms usually abate in Mid July.

Nice recount of your experience Icarus, and I salute you for braving the downpour and allowing yourself to get drenched,...I myself got drenched last evening as well. Left the gym after my workout and of course my car was at the farthest point from the door as it could be as the club was crowded when I arrived earlier.
Then when I arrived at home because of the road and sewer work being done on my street I had to park several houses down, and across the street from my home.
I walked in the front door dripping, and had to practically undress right there.

This brought to mind an experiment I had read about some time ago, whether it was better to run for cover during a downpour or walk. Last night there were two other gentlemen departing the gym at the same time as I and they chose to sprint to their cars, I thinking it wiser to walk quickly did so.
The thought is this, if you run during a downpour the movement of your body through the rain actually exposes your body to more water...I'm thinking that I should have just grabbed the umbrella from my car (Forgot I had it) ::)

Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Davin on June 23, 2017, 02:53:13 PM
Huh. I always walked in the rain because I don't really care that much.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 23, 2017, 04:38:53 PM
Weather's gone crazy. It's 24 degrees Celsius. It's like Summer within Winter, a season within a season.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on June 23, 2017, 05:46:03 PM
Quote from: Davin on June 23, 2017, 02:53:13 PM
Huh. I always walked in the rain because I don't really care that much.

:postoday:
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 16, 2017, 02:41:45 PM
They said it was going to rain at 9 am. It's almost 11 and still nothing.

Either the weather's getting more chaotic and difficult to predict or metrologistas are unlearning how to do their job properly. They miss more than they hit.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Dave on July 16, 2017, 02:53:53 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on July 16, 2017, 02:41:45 PM
They said it was going to rain at 9 am. It's almost 11 and still nothing.

Either the weather's getting more chaotic and difficult to predict or metrologistas are unlearning how to do their job properly. They miss more than they hit.

Didn't they have unusual amounts of snow down in Chile?
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 16, 2017, 02:57:49 PM
Quote from: Gloucester on July 16, 2017, 02:53:53 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on July 16, 2017, 02:41:45 PM
They said it was going to rain at 9 am. It's almost 11 and still nothing.

Either the weather's getting more chaotic and difficult to predict or metrologistas are unlearning how to do their job properly. They miss more than they hit.

Didn't they have unusual amounts of snow down in Chile?

I wouldn't know, I've never been to Chilly. :grin:
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Arturo on July 16, 2017, 04:13:04 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on July 16, 2017, 02:57:49 PM
Quote from: Gloucester on July 16, 2017, 02:53:53 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on July 16, 2017, 02:41:45 PM
They said it was going to rain at 9 am. It's almost 11 and still nothing.

Either the weather's getting more chaotic and difficult to predict or metrologistas are unlearning how to do their job properly. They miss more than they hit.

Didn't they have unusual amounts of snow down in Chile?

I wouldn't know, I've never been to Chilly. :grin:

I'm sure you've been TOO chilly though.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 16, 2017, 06:48:18 PM
Quote from: Arturo on July 16, 2017, 04:13:04 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on July 16, 2017, 02:57:49 PM
Quote from: Gloucester on July 16, 2017, 02:53:53 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on July 16, 2017, 02:41:45 PM
They said it was going to rain at 9 am. It's almost 11 and still nothing.

Either the weather's getting more chaotic and difficult to predict or metrologistas are unlearning how to do their job properly. They miss more than they hit.

Didn't they have unusual amounts of snow down in Chile?

I wouldn't know, I've never been to Chilly. :grin:

I'm sure you've been TOO chilly though.

Of course. Once someone I had only just met told me I was cold and I gave that person an icy stare...that's no way to break the ice!
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Dave on July 16, 2017, 06:53:11 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on July 16, 2017, 06:48:18 PM
Quote from: Arturo on July 16, 2017, 04:13:04 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on July 16, 2017, 02:57:49 PM
Quote from: Gloucester on July 16, 2017, 02:53:53 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on July 16, 2017, 02:41:45 PM
They said it was going to rain at 9 am. It's almost 11 and still nothing.

Either the weather's getting more chaotic and difficult to predict or metrologistas are unlearning how to do their job properly. They miss more than they hit.

Didn't they have unusual amounts of snow down in Chile?

I wouldn't know, I've never been to Chilly. :grin:

I'm sure you've been TOO chilly though.

Of course. Once someone I had only just met told me I was cold and I gave that person an icy stare...that's no way to break the ice!

Do you gave him the cold shoulder, froze him out of the scene?
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 16, 2017, 07:20:09 PM
Quote from: Gloucester on July 16, 2017, 06:53:11 PM
Do you gave him the cold shoulder, froze him out of the scene?

Well, it'll be a cold day in hell before I can warm up to someone who makes that kind of observation. Even though I've attempted cold reading on occasion I'm no mind reader, and such a statement surprised me and made my blood run cold. I simply can't remain cool and level-headed, such a person should be left out in the cold as this dish we call revenge cools. Bwhaha.  :devil:

:notsure: Maybe I am cold.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Arturo on July 16, 2017, 07:53:18 PM
Mrs. Freeze
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 16, 2017, 08:36:04 PM
Quote from: Arturo on July 16, 2017, 07:53:18 PM
Mrs. Freeze

:snooty:

Let it go.

(More like Sneeze these days, I think I've got a cold).
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 16, 2017, 11:46:11 PM
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.factinate.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2017%2F07%2FSpitting-Meme.jpg&hash=724dd9d3452d6ed77088918ce390d00008c2edc8)
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Arturo on July 17, 2017, 12:11:50 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on July 16, 2017, 08:36:04 PM
Quote from: Arturo on July 16, 2017, 07:53:18 PM
Mrs. Freeze

:snooty:

Let it go.

(More like Sneeze these days, I think I've got a cold).
That cold shoulder tho
https://youtu.be/besJlDm21KE
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 17, 2017, 12:17:18 AM
Quote from: Arturo on July 17, 2017, 12:11:50 AM
https://youtu.be/besJlDm21KE

OMG :lol:
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Arturo on July 17, 2017, 12:19:55 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on July 17, 2017, 12:17:18 AM
Quote from: Arturo on July 17, 2017, 12:11:50 AM
https://youtu.be/besJlDm21KE

OMG :lol:

That escalated like Mt Everest
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Guardian85 on July 18, 2017, 07:29:32 PM
Rain, rain, and just for a change rain and wind!
Welcome to summer in Northern Norway.  8)
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Dave on July 18, 2017, 07:32:56 PM
Summer took a brief holiday here but has returned to broil us.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 19, 2017, 01:09:25 AM
It's fricken' cold. When I left home this morning it was 6 degrees (Celsius).
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: hermes2015 on July 19, 2017, 06:23:46 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on July 19, 2017, 01:09:25 AM
It's fricken' cold. When I left home this morning it was 6 degrees (Celsius).

Same here. I see that it is still 5° out there and it is almost 08:00.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 24, 2017, 10:41:06 PM
Last week it plummeted to 6 degrees, today it soared to 31 degrees. There must be some cosmic conspiracy to get us sick.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Arturo on July 25, 2017, 12:14:39 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on July 24, 2017, 10:41:06 PM
Last week it plummeted to 6 degrees, today it soared to 31 degrees. There must be some cosmic conspiracy to get us sick.

Goddamnit Zeus!
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: jumbojak on July 25, 2017, 02:11:47 PM
It's supposed to be a fair bit cooler this week. Still oppressively hot but not dangerously so.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tom62 on July 25, 2017, 06:53:13 PM
Rain, rain, thunder storms, hail and more rain  >:(.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 23, 2017, 02:40:14 PM
There's a word for the weather right now: crazy.

Yesterday it was around 36 degrees Celsius, now it's cold again. Seems like there is a cosmic conspiracy to make us sick with these alternating temperatures.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Harmonie on September 23, 2017, 05:05:37 PM
It's hot. It has been hitting the 90s a lot recently, and will again today. *sigh* I really, really hope this cuts out quickly and we actually get a good fall unlike last year, but I don't see that happening. The summer-like autumn and warm winters just seem to be getting worse every year.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Arturo on September 23, 2017, 05:34:45 PM
Quote from: Harmonie on September 23, 2017, 05:05:37 PM
It's hot. It has been hitting the 90s a lot recently, and will again today. *sigh* I really, really hope this cuts out quickly and we actually get a good fall unlike last year, but I don't see that happening. The summer-like autumn and warm winters just seem to be getting worse every year.

Infinite Spring!
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Harmonie on September 23, 2017, 09:14:12 PM
Quote from: Arturo on September 23, 2017, 05:34:45 PM
Quote from: Harmonie on September 23, 2017, 05:05:37 PM
It's hot. It has been hitting the 90s a lot recently, and will again today. *sigh* I really, really hope this cuts out quickly and we actually get a good fall unlike last year, but I don't see that happening. The summer-like autumn and warm winters just seem to be getting worse every year.

Infinite Spring!

I despise Spring with every fiber of my being. Please no.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: jumbojak on September 24, 2017, 05:12:25 PM
It's actually very nice put today. Suppose I'll work on the lawnmower in a bit.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Harmonie on October 11, 2017, 01:31:41 AM
Autumn blew in today. Cloudy, windy, and highs in the low 50s! I love it soooo much!

Sadly, it's only short-lived. It'll be back near 90 by the end of the week.  :doh:
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Sandra Craft on October 11, 2017, 04:03:41 AM
It was hot, then it was cold, and then it did it all over again.  Now I'm sitting, watching old horror movies on TCM and wondering whether I should close the windows or not.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 12, 2017, 02:08:05 AM
It's raining like hell, just because it's a holiday tomorrow, I think.  ::)

Last night I was awakened by the car alarm going off because of hail.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 12, 2017, 09:59:48 PM
It's still raining. I'm guessing SisterAgatha must have been praying for 40 days and 40 nights of nonstop torrential thunderstorms.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 14, 2017, 02:03:07 AM
And it's still raining.  :fingertap:

How on Earth Ocean and I'm supposed to do anything outdoors this weekend?!
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Sandra Craft on October 14, 2017, 02:23:24 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 14, 2017, 02:03:07 AM
And it's still raining.  :fingertap:

How on Earth Ocean and I'm supposed to do anything outdoors this weekend?!

A kayak?
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: No one on October 14, 2017, 02:29:54 AM
Have you given any  thought to singing, Argentium?
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 14, 2017, 02:05:21 PM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on October 14, 2017, 02:23:24 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 14, 2017, 02:03:07 AM
And it's still raining.  :fingertap:

How on Earth Ocean and I'm supposed to do anything outdoors this weekend?!

A kayak?

I may need to purchase one soon enough! :snicker:
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 14, 2017, 02:10:13 PM
Quote from: No one on October 14, 2017, 02:29:54 AM
Have you given any  thought to singing, Argentium?

Would it get me one of these?

Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on October 27, 2017, 03:55:05 PM
So last weekend was simply beautiful here in Michigan, warm, sunny, not a lot of wind. I got close to 100 miles on my bike between Saturday and Sunday, one of the best fall weekends I've enjoyed in a while.

However. Since Monday it's been damp, rainy and simply blah, and it's not going to get any better moving into the weekend. Sunday it will only be partly cloudy with no rain, but the the high is only going to reach 50F.



(https://i.imgur.com/QFSX7wp.gif)

Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Harmonie on October 28, 2017, 12:53:17 AM
It was beautiful today! Highs in the 40s with mostly cloudy skies. It was also very windy which made it a little chilly, but that's nothing a light jacket can't take care of.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Guardian85 on October 31, 2017, 08:55:11 PM
So, I come out of the house Monday morning, ready to go in for my second to last day at the asphalt company, and...

(https://scontent.ftrd1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/22894019_10154746029910981_8215369616009193340_n.jpg?oh=3ec0d5f785106879ebb2ff10e09cf928&oe=5AA67AA8)

All that came between 22:00 hours Saturday and Monday morning. And as much again on Tuesday!
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on October 31, 2017, 11:42:53 PM
Halloween night and it's raining in Central Texas.  Lots of disappointed kids, but some are braving the elements.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 01, 2017, 08:42:45 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on October 31, 2017, 08:55:11 PM
So, I come out of the house Monday morning, ready to go in for my second to last day at the asphalt company, and...

(https://scontent.ftrd1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/22894019_10154746029910981_8215369616009193340_n.jpg?oh=3ec0d5f785106879ebb2ff10e09cf928&oe=5AA67AA8)

All that came between 22:00 hours Saturday and Monday morning. And as much again on Tuesday!

Whoa G85, what happened? Did an avalanche come while you were asleep?  :o
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on November 02, 2017, 12:28:20 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 01, 2017, 08:42:45 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on October 31, 2017, 08:55:11 PM
So, I come out of the house Monday morning, ready to go in for my second to last day at the asphalt company, and...

(https://scontent.ftrd1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/22894019_10154746029910981_8215369616009193340_n.jpg?oh=3ec0d5f785106879ebb2ff10e09cf928&oe=5AA67AA8)

All that came between 22:00 hours Saturday and Monday morning. And as much again on Tuesday!

Whoa G85, what happened? Did an avalanche come while you were asleep?  :o


It's too damn early in the winter season for that much snow, fuck that shit...Ugh :'(
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Harmonie on November 02, 2017, 11:20:13 PM
We had a really nice late October with lots of nice, chilly days and even some hard freezes during the night. You'd expect November to be more nice weather, gradually getting colder. But that's not what happened. Instead it got up into the 80s today. In November. It's happening all over again, just like last year. Heat in November.  :waah:
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on November 03, 2017, 12:37:57 PM
Haven't see the sun in like 6-7 days, just cloudy and rainy, damp and fucking miserable. AND it's going to stay this way through the weekend. In fact it will rain all day tomorrow and thunderstorms and more rain on Sunday.

Not sure who's in charge of this weather stuff, but this needs to change and change fast...damnit!
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Harmonie on November 03, 2017, 09:28:18 PM
Nicer today. It stayed in the mid 60s. A much, much more reasonable day.

The funny thing is that despite yesterday's heat, it feels like the trees suddenly burst into autumn colors overnight. Trees have been gradually beginning to change for weeks now, but today all of the sudden colors really showed up.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on November 20, 2017, 01:30:05 PM
Driving into work this morning the temperature was in the mid 30's, and it is expected to get up around 50 degrees during the afternoon. Nice autumn day here in Michigan.

Yesterday however. I was raking leaves while it snowed.

My neighbor was out walking his dog and said this very thing to me, "Hey Bruno, you know it's snowing right"?

I'm like, "Yeah, but I need to get these fucking leaves raked, if not now, if not today when"?

Thursday is Thanksgiving for crying out loud.

What the hell is going on.

I want some answers dang it!
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Sandra Craft on November 20, 2017, 11:48:23 PM
Quote from: Father Bruno on November 20, 2017, 01:30:05 PM

What the hell is going on.

I want some answers dang it!

It's the Apocalypse.  The dead are arriving on Friday.   :zombie:
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on November 21, 2017, 02:24:52 PM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on November 20, 2017, 11:48:23 PM
Quote from: Father Bruno on November 20, 2017, 01:30:05 PM

What the hell is going on.

I want some answers dang it!

It's the Apocalypse.  The dead are arriving on Friday.   :zombie:

I think you are correct Books. As it is all of the signs seem to be pointing in that direction...apparently in Australia the damn kats are killing everything in preparation for the coming apocalypse.

Cats are killing everything in Australia, and nobody knows what to do! (http://bgr.com/2017/10/04/australia-cats-study-killing-everything-omg/)
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 21, 2017, 10:39:28 PM
Windy thunderstorms all day long. Meanwhile, cats kats are wreaking havoc downunder, truly 'tis foreshadowing the coming apocalypse.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Sandra Craft on November 21, 2017, 10:44:42 PM
Quote from: Father Bruno on November 21, 2017, 02:24:52 PM
Cats are killing everything in Australia, and nobody knows what to do! (http://bgr.com/2017/10/04/australia-cats-study-killing-everything-omg/)

Yeah, people keep complaining about the cats killing all the native songbirds here too.  While I agree kitties should be indoor, the songbirds really aren't any safer.  The Four Raptors of the Apocalypse -- buzzards, falcons, hawks and crows -- are still around and hungry as ever.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Harmonie on November 22, 2017, 01:17:09 AM
Today was pretty nice. I don't think it made it out of the 50s. Of course, that should be the norm for November, but it's still wanting to climb up into the upper 60s and into the 70s.

It's supposed to get down in the mid to low 20s tonight!

Quote from: Father Bruno on November 20, 2017, 01:30:05 PM
Driving into work this morning the temperature was in the mid 30's, and it is expected to get up around 50 degrees during the afternoon. Nice autumn day here in Michigan.

Yesterday however. I was raking leaves while it snowed.

My neighbor was out walking his dog and said this very thing to me, "Hey Bruno, you know it's snowing right"?

I'm like, "Yeah, but I need to get these fucking leaves raked, if not now, if not today when"?

Thursday is Thanksgiving for crying out loud.

What the hell is going on.

I want some answers dang it!

Michigan sounds nice. I want to live there!

I had a dream the other night where I was going to the University of Michigan. That's never going to happen, but I can dream... Literally. =P
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Bad Penny II on November 22, 2017, 09:03:59 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 21, 2017, 10:39:28 PM
Windy thunderstorms all day long. Meanwhile, cats kats are wreaking havoc downunder, truly 'tis foreshadowing the coming apocalypse.

Ye cats, but don't forget cane toads and foxes and rabbits and and and.
Damn interlopers, I know if I were a bird I'd rather be eaten by a tiger quoll.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi878.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fab342%2Frainwalker_51%2FTigerQuoll-1.jpg&hash=11995d7816b72e397e36f1201d4d61f1a8d737fe)
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on November 22, 2017, 02:45:22 PM
Quote from: Harmonie on November 22, 2017, 01:17:09 AM
Today was pretty nice. I don't think it made it out of the 50s. Of course, that should be the norm for November, but it's still wanting to climb up into the upper 60s and into the 70s.

It's supposed to get down in the mid to low 20s tonight!

Quote from: Father Bruno on November 20, 2017, 01:30:05 PM
Driving into work this morning the temperature was in the mid 30's, and it is expected to get up around 50 degrees during the afternoon. Nice autumn day here in Michigan.

Yesterday however. I was raking leaves while it snowed.

My neighbor was out walking his dog and said this very thing to me, "Hey Bruno, you know it's snowing right"?

I'm like, "Yeah, but I need to get these fucking leaves raked, if not now, if not today when"?

Thursday is Thanksgiving for crying out loud.

What the hell is going on.

I want some answers dang it!

Michigan sounds nice. I want to live there!

I had a dream the other night where I was going to the University of Michigan. That's never going to happen, but I can dream... Literally. =P

Michigan is nice, and I love the four seasons, especially fall and winter, but I get crazy when the two get mixed up together. You wake up and it's 50 degrees outside, and later that night you are shoveling a foot of snow. ::)

I live just 30 minutes outside Ann Arbor, where the U of M campus is. Very nice city. My sister lives there, and we spend a lot of time there, especially during the summer months as it is a great place to walk and bike. Lots of good restaurants, bars, coffee shops and bookstores.

It's a bit crazy when there is a football game going on though...but fun.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Guardian85 on November 24, 2017, 05:59:25 PM
So we just had our first winter storm of the season.
Had no power for most of yesterday, but luckily it has blown over.
Video under shows the difference between how a storm is reported in the south of Norway  compared to in the north:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2gFcDjew4hM
Note the "storm" conditions in the south, compared to the "bit of weather" up north.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Harmonie on November 25, 2017, 04:01:22 AM
It nearly got up 80 today. *sigh*

Sighing is all I can do at this point anymore.

Quote from: Father Bruno on November 22, 2017, 02:45:22 PM
Michigan is nice, and I love the four seasons, especially fall and winter, but I get crazy when the two get mixed up together. You wake up and it's 50 degrees outside, and later that night you are shoveling a foot of snow. ::)

I live just 30 minutes outside Ann Arbor, where the U of M campus is. Very nice city. My sister lives there, and we spend a lot of time there, especially during the summer months as it is a great place to walk and bike. Lots of good restaurants, bars, coffee shops and bookstores.

It's a bit crazy when there is a football game going on though...but fun.

You would be driven quite thoroughly crazy in Oklahoma. I have seen it get up into the 80s during the day and snow that night. I have also seen the Western part of the state go from 90 degrees to ice storm conditions in under 48 hours.

Anyway, all of my jealousy. U of M holds a special place for me for reasons that would be very off-topic here.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Velma on November 25, 2017, 07:53:13 AM
The weather here in the St. Louis, Missouri area was wonderful Friday. The high was 73 F. Highly unusual for this time of year. Saturday will be a bit cooler with a high of 59 F, but still warm for this time of year.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Dave on December 10, 2017, 09:29:31 AM
It's snowing - four hours earlier than forecast! Settling on roofs and cars only so far.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tank on December 10, 2017, 09:30:20 AM
Still no snow in Leeds.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: OldGit on December 10, 2017, 09:52:17 AM
Lucky Tank!  We had heavy snow Friday, yesterday and today.  We can't get our car out and are not up to walking far in deep snow.
We just hope we have enough decent food in!
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Dave on December 10, 2017, 10:10:07 AM
I have my super thick fluffy lined rubber snow boots with the strap-on stud thingies on standby. Plus stop-touts or even waterproof trousers if it gets really thick.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 10, 2017, 10:25:52 AM
Quote from: OldGit on December 10, 2017, 09:52:17 AM
Lucky Tank!  We had heavy snow yesterday and today.  We can't get our car out and are not up to walking far in deep snow.
We just hope we have enough decent food in!

Sounds interesting. :popcorn:

Though hopefully not too interesting! :worried:
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tank on December 10, 2017, 10:32:16 AM
Quote from: Dave on December 10, 2017, 10:10:07 AM
...with the strap-on stud thingies on standby. ...
:o kinky!
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 10, 2017, 10:36:05 AM
Quote from: Tank on December 10, 2017, 10:32:16 AM
Quote from: Dave on December 10, 2017, 10:10:07 AM
...with the strap-on stud thingies on standby. ...
:o kinky!

That's also interesting! :lol:
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Dave on December 10, 2017, 10:36:35 AM
Quote from: Tank on December 10, 2017, 10:32:16 AM
Quote from: Dave on December 10, 2017, 10:10:07 AM
...with the strap-on stud thingies on standby. ...
:o kinky!

Hah! Missed that!

:grin:

(Trust Tank to spot a smutty nuance...)
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tank on December 10, 2017, 10:42:18 AM
Quote from: Dave on December 10, 2017, 10:36:35 AM
Quote from: Tank on December 10, 2017, 10:32:16 AM
Quote from: Dave on December 10, 2017, 10:10:07 AM
...with the strap-on stud thingies on standby. ...
:o kinky!

Hah! Missed that!

:grin:

(Trust Tank to spot a smutty nuance...)
Of course!   8)
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tank on December 10, 2017, 10:44:56 AM
Just seen the 3rd, 4th and 5th snowflakes!
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Dave on December 10, 2017, 10:46:49 AM
Quote from: Tank on December 10, 2017, 10:44:56 AM
Just seen the 3rd, 4th and 5th snowflakes!

Don't get excited, there are billions more waiting, you'll soon get fed up with them.

:grin:
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Harmonie on December 10, 2017, 03:09:06 PM
We've had a chilly stretch of days, but sadly that's coming to an end today.

Looking at the forecast for the rest of the month, it really looks like winter is ending earlier than it did last year and with no snow at all. The coast of Texas and Florida have seen snow, but we still don't get any!
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on December 10, 2017, 05:50:27 PM
We received some snow here in Michigan yesterday, enough that I had to shovel...it was very pretty, just a soft and gentle snowfall...maybe 3-4 inches total. I stopped by a local coffee shop, and was sitting talking with one of the owners, and we both commented about how picturesque it was outside at the time.
All of the Christmas decorations were up, and the light posts in the square were wrapped in evergreen with green and blue lights softly glowing, and the snow was falling gently giving it a real snow globe feel.



It's also kinda funny. If you go out and look and everyone's sidewalk and driveways today the snow has been cleared off very neatly and complete from one edge to another,...fast forward to end of February and some folks will just shove little pathways on the sidewalks, and portions of driveways and porches will be left covered, cuz' by that time you're just so tired of it, but right now it's all very pretty and poetic.

Anyway, today I'm putting away all of my summer clothes and getting out my winter sweaters, long-johns, scarves and mittens, snowboots...nothing like waiting until the last minute. ;D

Procrastination = 1
Papasito Bruno = 0



Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tom62 on December 10, 2017, 07:00:06 PM
We've got show here as well in Germany. Airports are closing down and there are loads of accidents on the road.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tank on December 10, 2017, 07:02:44 PM
Cold. But no snow worthy of the name.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 10, 2017, 09:20:42 PM
It's raining. Liquid snow. :grin:
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Dave on December 11, 2017, 07:53:51 AM
The weather forecast was wrong again, but in the right direction this time. The night of up to medium snow fall never happened.

Hope they are also wrong about the snow and minus six degrees forecast for tonight!
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: OldGit on December 11, 2017, 10:07:39 AM
We're under even more snow and are pretty much stuck at home.  Last night we had -10ºC /  14ºF.  >:(
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Dave on December 11, 2017, 11:33:20 AM
Quote from: OldGit on December 11, 2017, 10:07:39 AM
We're under even more snow and are pretty much stuck at home.  Last night we had -10ºC /  14ºF.  >:(

Hope you are well stocked with all the essentials, mate.

We Brits are never really equipped for that sort of thing.

Take care.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 12, 2017, 11:43:36 AM
Quote from: OldGit on December 11, 2017, 10:07:39 AM
We're under even more snow and are pretty much stuck at home.  Last night we had -10ºC /  14ºF.  >:(

:o
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 12, 2017, 11:49:13 AM
Yesterday was hot (probably around 30 something degrees, I don't know just how much) but since the two walls of my room are basically unprotected from the afternoon sun by the time I'm going to bed it's an oven. 

I turned on the fan and tossed my covers aside but at around 4 am I woke up, feeling cold and very annoyed.  >:(
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on December 12, 2017, 05:47:52 PM
We received about 5-6 inches of snow where I live in Dearborn last night, and this morning the temperature dropped down to 20F so not only was I shoveling snow, but had to scrape ice and snow of the car windows...sun is currently shining and it once again looks very pretty out, especially now that the roads have been cleared of snow and salted.

Supposed to get another 5 inches tomorrow, so looking forward to a nice drive into work tomorrow...so nice to have Father Winter back... ::)
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Magdalena on December 14, 2017, 04:10:53 AM
Quote from: Harmonie on December 10, 2017, 03:09:06 PM
We've had a chilly stretch of days, but sadly that's coming to an end today.

Looking at the forecast for the rest of the month, it really looks like winter is ending earlier than it did last year and with no snow at all. The coast of Texas and Florida have seen snow, but we still don't get any!

Speaking of weather, and stuff...You have a birthday coming up. Do you have any special plans?  :tellmemore:
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on December 14, 2017, 03:14:00 PM
Quote from: Papasito Bruno on December 12, 2017, 05:47:52 PM
We received about 5-6 inches of snow where I live in Dearborn last night, and this morning the temperature dropped down to 20F so not only was I shoveling snow, but had to scrape ice and snow of the car windows...sun is currently shining and it once again looks very pretty out, especially now that the roads have been cleared of snow and salted.

Supposed to get another 5 inches tomorrow, so looking forward to a nice drive into work tomorrow...so nice to have Father Winter back... ::)

Bloody Jesus Christ, but we got hit with some snow yesterday, and it's been cold as fuckity fuck...only like 10 degrees F this morning.

I had to leave the office in the afternoon for a meeting, normally the drive would take about 30 minutes or so, yesterday it took me over two mother-fucking hours...from the place we had the meeting is about 5 miles from my home, but it took me about 35 minutes to go that 5 miles.
So I went to a yoga class just to destress, got home about 9pm, then had to shovel the 8 inches or more of snow we got, then line up the cars in the driveway because the city declared it a snow emergency (Which means no parking on the street so they can plow and salt)

Get up this morning early, so I can shovel out the end of my driveway, clean off the cars and do more shoveling because we got another inch or two last night and then drive in to work

Tomorrow morning I have to get up even earlier and drive my friend and his family to the airport, we have to take their van because his wife believes in traveling heavy and taking way more than is fucking needed for any trip.(She's also a hoarder so go figure right?)
So after dropping them off I have to drive back to their house, drop off their van, and then drive into work...and they are saying we might get more fucking snow!
Then tomorrow afternoon I have to drive 45 minutes to an hour to have our office Christmas party, which in turn is over an hour from my house in normal conditions.
If we get more snow I could be on the road for hours.

Happy Fucking Holidays Everyone :P
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Icarus on December 15, 2017, 12:45:10 AM
Here are my heartfelt condolences Father Bruno. You are being punished unfairly.   I am being punished too. My Florida temps have dipped into the high 30s at night and not much more than the high sixties in the mid day sunshine. Damn I hate cold weather.

To make matters worse for you, Selma Hayek is now 51 years old. No matter, she is still good looking
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Magdalena on December 15, 2017, 12:47:16 AM
Quote from: Icarus on December 15, 2017, 12:45:10 AM
...
To make matters worse for you, Selma Hayek is now 51 years old. No matter, she is still good looking
:snicker:
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Pasta Chick on December 15, 2017, 02:26:12 AM
We are also getting snow and extreme cold, which I generally like however the snow hasn't froze properly and rather than being one slick sheet covering everything it's this big gross patchwork of jagged crunchy crystals. I can't even hike my dogs or they'll shred their paw pads :(
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on December 15, 2017, 02:44:59 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on December 15, 2017, 12:47:16 AM
Quote from: Icarus on December 15, 2017, 12:45:10 AM
...
To make matters worse for you, Selma Hayek is now 51 years old. No matter, she is still good looking
:snicker:

This picture was taken earlier this year at Cannes.

Mamasita!

(https://i.imgur.com/COzSgkD.jpg)

Quote from: Pasta Chick on December 15, 2017, 02:26:12 AM
We are also getting snow and extreme cold, which I generally like however the snow hasn't froze properly and rather than being one slick sheet covering everything it's this big gross patchwork of jagged crunchy crystals. I can't even hike my dogs or they'll shred their paw pads :(

Today was better here, the sun was out all day and the snow is nice and powdery...watching my friend Kahlua for a week so we took a short walk out in the woods, it was nice.

Today I'm enjoying the cold and snow, just dealing with it during the work week some times is annoying...guess I'm wishy-washy:)
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Pasta Chick on December 15, 2017, 03:00:07 AM
I do like it much better when I don't have to get up a half hour early and scrape ice off my car in the dark to go to work.

I'll probably put booties on my dog and try a short walk anyway tomorrow. I still worry about them pulling something slipping around on this type of snow though.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Harmonie on December 15, 2017, 02:51:38 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on December 14, 2017, 04:10:53 AM
Quote from: Harmonie on December 10, 2017, 03:09:06 PM
We've had a chilly stretch of days, but sadly that's coming to an end today.

Looking at the forecast for the rest of the month, it really looks like winter is ending earlier than it did last year and with no snow at all. The coast of Texas and Florida have seen snow, but we still don't get any!

Speaking of weather, and stuff...You have a birthday coming up. Do you have any special plans?  :tellmemore:

I plan to spend it at home with my parents and dogs. Hopefully I'll get to see some friends while I'm back home, too, but I don't know that will happen on my birthday.

The weather forecasters are flipping back and forth saying it might snow on pretty much every day from Christmas Eve on. That might keep me at home, but you know how things have been around here lately, we only get an inch or less of snow in any "storms" anymore so I doubt there's anything to worry about at all.

EDIT: And right when I posted this they took out all of those chances of snow at all. Of course. I miss the days back when we had real winter storms. Now we just hope we'll even get one inch. We're no longer in the range for real winter storms anymore. And in fact, we're hardly in the range to get any at all given how much this has flip flopped and thrown us out of the range of the snow at all.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Magdalena on December 15, 2017, 07:36:04 PM
Quote from: Harmonie on December 15, 2017, 02:51:38 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on December 14, 2017, 04:10:53 AM
Quote from: Harmonie on December 10, 2017, 03:09:06 PM
We've had a chilly stretch of days, but sadly that's coming to an end today.

Looking at the forecast for the rest of the month, it really looks like winter is ending earlier than it did last year and with no snow at all. The coast of Texas and Florida have seen snow, but we still don't get any!

Speaking of weather, and stuff...You have a birthday coming up. Do you have any special plans?  :tellmemore:

I plan to spend it at home with my parents and dogs. Hopefully I'll get to see some friends while I'm back home, too, but I don't know that will happen on my birthday.

The weather forecasters are flipping back and forth saying it might snow on pretty much every day from Christmas Eve on. That might keep me at home, but you know how things have been around here lately, we only get an inch or less of snow in any "storms" anymore so I doubt there's anything to worry about at all.

EDIT: And right when I posted this they took out all of those chances of snow at all. Of course. I miss the days back when we had real winter storms. Now we just hope we'll even get one inch. We're no longer in the range for real winter storms anymore. And in fact, we're hardly in the range to get any at all given how much this has flip flopped and thrown us out of the range of the snow at all.

The last time I saw snow was when I lived in Washington State, that was back in the 80's.  :(
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 17, 2017, 12:52:49 PM
It's not even 11 am yet and it's already 33 degrees Celsius (91,4 F).  :desert:
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Dave on December 17, 2017, 01:25:11 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 17, 2017, 12:52:49 PM
It's not even 11 am yet and it's already 33 degrees Celsius (91,4 F).  :desert:

Could you wrap some of that up, in a well insulated package, and send it over please, Silver.

Not too much, say about 26C worth?
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 17, 2017, 01:44:59 PM
Quote from: Dave on December 17, 2017, 01:25:11 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 17, 2017, 12:52:49 PM
It's not even 11 am yet and it's already 33 degrees Celsius (91,4 F).  :desert:

Could you wrap some of that up, in a well insulated package, and send it over please, Silver.

Not too much, say about 26C worth?

I would gladly, Dave! Wanna trade places? :grin:
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Dave on December 17, 2017, 01:50:52 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 17, 2017, 01:44:59 PM
Quote from: Dave on December 17, 2017, 01:25:11 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 17, 2017, 12:52:49 PM
It's not even 11 am yet and it's already 33 degrees Celsius (91,4 F).  :desert:

Could you wrap some of that up, in a well insulated package, and send it over please, Silver.

Not too much, say about 26C worth?

I would gladly, Dave! Wanna trade places? :grin:

Just long enough to get me feet and knees warm!

:D
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 17, 2017, 02:15:02 PM
Quote from: Dave on December 17, 2017, 01:50:52 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 17, 2017, 01:44:59 PM
Quote from: Dave on December 17, 2017, 01:25:11 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 17, 2017, 12:52:49 PM
It's not even 11 am yet and it's already 33 degrees Celsius (91,4 F).  :desert:

Could you wrap some of that up, in a well insulated package, and send it over please, Silver.

Not too much, say about 26C worth?

I would gladly, Dave! Wanna trade places? :grin:

Just long enough to get me feet and knees warm!

:D

I had to turn the AC on, it was unbearable. To hell with the electricity bill!

Do you like beaches, Dave?

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bolsadeviagem.com.br%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2017%2F01%2FPraia-de-Jericoacoara-Jijoca-de-Jericoacoara-Ceara.jpg&hash=424f18f034bdff4eb629b548753aa3f77a3824d6)

:hammock:

This one's a bit far from where I live but I can dream, can't I? :P 
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: hermes2015 on December 17, 2017, 02:21:58 PM
It was only 29° C here today, with 25% humidity, so quite a pleasant day.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Dave on December 17, 2017, 02:31:25 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 17, 2017, 02:15:02 PM
Quote from: Dave on December 17, 2017, 01:50:52 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 17, 2017, 01:44:59 PM
Quote from: Dave on December 17, 2017, 01:25:11 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 17, 2017, 12:52:49 PM
It's not even 11 am yet and it's already 33 degrees Celsius (91,4 F).  :desert:

Could you wrap some of that up, in a well insulated package, and send it over please, Silver.

Not too much, say about 26C worth?

I would gladly, Dave! Wanna trade places? :grin:

Just long enough to get me feet and knees warm!

:D

I had to turn the AC on, it was unbearable. To hell with the electricity bill!

Do you like beaches, Dave?

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bolsadeviagem.com.br%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2017%2F01%2FPraia-de-Jericoacoara-Jijoca-de-Jericoacoara-Ceara.jpg&hash=424f18f034bdff4eb629b548753aa3f77a3824d6)

:hammock:

This one's a bit far from where I live but I can dream, can't I? :P
I am not a beach person in terms of laying around absorbing cancinogenic radiation. They are only for fun driving, flotsam and jetsam collecting, access to the water for scuba diving, fishing etc.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 17, 2017, 02:42:48 PM
Quote from: Dave on December 17, 2017, 02:31:25 PM
I am not a beach person in terms of laying around absorbing cancinogenic radiation. They are only for fun driving, flotsam and jetsam collecting, access to the water for scuba diving, fishing etc.

Fishing? :headshake: I like to ramble on and on, and I am told that scares the fish away.  :blahblah:

(You could lay under a beach umbrella. :P )

Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Dave on December 17, 2017, 03:56:05 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 17, 2017, 02:42:48 PM
Quote from: Dave on December 17, 2017, 02:31:25 PM
I am not a beach person in terms of laying around absorbing cancinogenic radiation. They are only for fun driving, flotsam and jetsam collecting, access to the water for scuba diving, fishing etc.

Fishing? :headshake: I like to ramble on and on, and I am told that scares the fish away.  :blahblah:

(You could lay under a beach umbrella. :P )

I see absolutely no point in laying on a beach under an umbrella! Might as well stay in the comfort of an airconditioned room and look through the window. Oh, I suppose I do enjoy letching at fit female bods for, oh, all of ten minutes.  My own bod is not fit for public display, might frighten the sea horses. It would go counter to my Golden Rulish ethic, do not do to others that which pisses you off.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 17, 2017, 08:36:57 PM
Quote from: Dave on December 17, 2017, 03:56:05 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 17, 2017, 02:42:48 PM
Quote from: Dave on December 17, 2017, 02:31:25 PM
I am not a beach person in terms of laying around absorbing cancinogenic radiation. They are only for fun driving, flotsam and jetsam collecting, access to the water for scuba diving, fishing etc.

Fishing? :headshake: I like to ramble on and on, and I am told that scares the fish away.  :blahblah:

(You could lay under a beach umbrella. :P )

I see absolutely no point in laying on a beach under an umbrella! Might as well stay in the comfort of an airconditioned room and look through the window. Oh, I suppose I do enjoy letching at fit female bods for, oh, all of ten minutes.  My own bod is not fit for public display, might frighten the sea horses. It would go counter to my Golden Rulish ethic, do not do to others that which pisses you off.

Oh Dave, I shall have to send some proselytizing travel agents over to your place to try and convince you that beaches are lovely places. Where else will you experience the sensation of getting sand in your hair (only in your hair if you're lucky), the adrenaline rush caused by running away from crabs coming at you with their open claws held high up, the implacable sun whose rays seem to find you even under a beach umbrella? It's great! :grin:

Expect a visit by Tuesday.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Dave on December 17, 2017, 09:05:09 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 17, 2017, 08:36:57 PM
Quote from: Dave on December 17, 2017, 03:56:05 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 17, 2017, 02:42:48 PM
Quote from: Dave on December 17, 2017, 02:31:25 PM
I am not a beach person in terms of laying around absorbing cancinogenic radiation. They are only for fun driving, flotsam and jetsam collecting, access to the water for scuba diving, fishing etc.

Fishing? :headshake: I like to ramble on and on, and I am told that scares the fish away.  :blahblah:

(You could lay under a beach umbrella. :P )

I see absolutely no point in laying on a beach under an umbrella! Might as well stay in the comfort of an airconditioned room and look through the window. Oh, I suppose I do enjoy letching at fit female bods for, oh, all of ten minutes.  My own bod is not fit for public display, might frighten the sea horses. It would go counter to my Golden Rulish ethic, do not do to others that which pisses you off.

Oh Dave, I shall have to send some proselytizing travel agents over to your place to try and convince you that beaches are lovely places. Where else will you experience the sensation of getting sand in your hair (only in your hair if you're lucky), the adrenaline rush caused by running away from crabs coming at you with their open claws held high up, the implacable sun whose rays seem to find you even under a beach umbrella? It's great! :grin:

Expect a visit by Tuesday.

I will have the shitgun waiting.

[That is not a typo.  :grin:]
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 17, 2017, 09:25:16 PM
Quote from: Dave on December 17, 2017, 09:05:09 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 17, 2017, 08:36:57 PM
Quote from: Dave on December 17, 2017, 03:56:05 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 17, 2017, 02:42:48 PM
Quote from: Dave on December 17, 2017, 02:31:25 PM
I am not a beach person in terms of laying around absorbing cancinogenic radiation. They are only for fun driving, flotsam and jetsam collecting, access to the water for scuba diving, fishing etc.

Fishing? :headshake: I like to ramble on and on, and I am told that scares the fish away.  :blahblah:

(You could lay under a beach umbrella. :P )

I see absolutely no point in laying on a beach under an umbrella! Might as well stay in the comfort of an airconditioned room and look through the window. Oh, I suppose I do enjoy letching at fit female bods for, oh, all of ten minutes.  My own bod is not fit for public display, might frighten the sea horses. It would go counter to my Golden Rulish ethic, do not do to others that which pisses you off.

Oh Dave, I shall have to send some proselytizing travel agents over to your place to try and convince you that beaches are lovely places. Where else will you experience the sensation of getting sand in your hair (only in your hair if you're lucky), the adrenaline rush caused by running away from crabs coming at you with their open claws held high up, the implacable sun whose rays seem to find you even under a beach umbrella? It's great! :grin:

Expect a visit by Tuesday.

I will have the shitgun waiting.

[That is not a typo.  :grin:]

:headshake:

:P
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on December 18, 2017, 12:20:02 AM
So Friday at noon we had our Christmas luncheon, it is about a 30 minute drive on a good day, and Friday it was snowing again. Everyone left the office about 1100 to there by 1145 which was the scheduled start time. I had to deal with a couple work related fires so I had to leave a bit later, but I told my boss I should arrive by noon.

I'm on the freeway, fairly heavy traffic moving slower than normal because of the snow, as it is a bit slick out...at one point traffic slowed down even more because a truck had jack-knived on the other side of the freeway and everyone was slowing down to take a look as there were both fire and police there.
At this point a large semi in the lane next to me was trying to merge over so I let him get in front of me, and as he completed his merge all of the snow and ice that was accumulated on the top of his trailer slid off and landed on the front of my car...I was completely blinded and put on my brakes, the sound of it was like a large pile of bricks and I was sure my windshield was cracked and most likely my hood was going to be dented.

I had to get out of the car and push the snow off my windshield even before I could pull over to the side of the expressway...ended up loosing my passenger-side windshield wiper, and luckily was able to find and reattach the driver side wiper.

I sweep the snow and chunks of ice off the front of my car, which is when I noticed the front of my car was covered in blue anti-freeze liquid. They must have sprayed the top of this trailer at his yard before he left...

I end up getting to the luncheon about 1215, but fortunately I had a good excuse as any for being late...and when we left everyone could see the blue shit all over the front of my car, plus the missing windshield wiper which squeaked (Metal on glass sound) the entire time home as it was still snowing so I had no choice but to put the wipers on.

I swear to whatever god is out there that I must have a fucking bull-eyes on the my back, as I got in the big accident back in September which totaled my car, then I got rear-ended again about 3-weeks ago, and now this...I bought new wiper-blades yesterday and also got my car washed, and fortunately there doesn't seem to be any hood damage.

One of my co-workers brought up how everything always happens in threes, you know like celebrity deaths and other bad stuff, so she told me not to worry anymore cuz' I had my three bad events with the car so now I'm all done and should have no worries for a while...I just nodded and thought yes thanks for easing my mind with that superstitious nonsense. (She's a rather devout Christian, so go figure)

Tomorrow it's supposed to either rain and/or snow some more, which is perfect it being a Monday and all...Happy Holidays!
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Dragonia on December 18, 2017, 02:57:51 AM
Dang Father, with all those inciDENTS ( :snicker: ) I am glad you're ok! 
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Magdalena on December 18, 2017, 06:21:31 AM
Quote from: Dragonia on December 18, 2017, 02:57:51 AM
Dang Father, with all those inciDENTS ( :snicker: ) I am glad you're ok!

He's not Father, any more.  :unsure:
But...You could call him, The Member Formerly Known As Father Bruno. You have options, Dragonia...That's all I'm saying.

:grin:

Alternative facts.  ;D
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Dragonia on December 18, 2017, 01:02:55 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on December 18, 2017, 06:21:31 AM
Quote from: Dragonia on December 18, 2017, 02:57:51 AM
Dang Father, with all those inciDENTS ( :snicker: ) I am glad you're ok!

He's not Father, any more.  :unsure:
But...You could call him, The Member Formerly Known As Father Bruno. You have options, Dragonia...That's all I'm saying.

:grin:

Alternative facts.  ;D

So funny, so here I am, thinking, hey maybe I'll see what kind of acronym I can come up with for  "Member Formerly Known As".......
MFKA
MFKA Father.....
I'm just making myself laugh over here.....
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on December 18, 2017, 01:06:42 PM
Quote from: Dragonia on December 18, 2017, 01:02:55 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on December 18, 2017, 06:21:31 AM
Quote from: Dragonia on December 18, 2017, 02:57:51 AM
Dang Father, with all those inciDENTS ( :snicker: ) I am glad you're ok!

He's not Father, any more.  :unsure:
But...You could call him, The Member Formerly Known As Father Bruno. You have options, Dragonia...That's all I'm saying.

:grin:

Alternative facts.  ;D

So funny, so here I am, thinking, hey maybe I'll see what kind of acronym I can come up with for  "Member Formerly Known As".......
MFKA
MFKA Father.....
I'm just making myself laugh over here.....

Good Morning Dragonia,

Father is still okay, though I prefer the more dignified and refined Spanish version of the word , "Papasito"

(https://i.imgur.com/TIAxOYm.gif)
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Dragonia on December 18, 2017, 01:27:09 PM
Refined and dignified it is.......
"Papasito". I like to say it more than I like to type it.
And when I say it to myself, I have to dramatically roll the R of Bruno. You know, to make it really authentic.
:tellmemore:
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Magdalena on December 18, 2017, 02:14:30 PM
Quote from: Dragonia on December 18, 2017, 01:27:09 PM
Refined and dignified it is.......
"Papasito". I like to say it more than I like to type it.
And when I say it to myself, I have to dramatically roll the R of Bruno. You know, to make it really authentic.
:tellmemore:

(https://assets.rbl.ms/10615482/980x.gif)
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on December 18, 2017, 02:41:06 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on December 18, 2017, 02:14:30 PM
Quote from: Dragonia on December 18, 2017, 01:27:09 PM
Refined and dignified it is.......
"Papasito". I like to say it more than I like to type it.
And when I say it to myself, I have to dramatically roll the R of Bruno. You know, to make it really authentic.
:tellmemore:

(https://assets.rbl.ms/10615482/980x.gif)

(https://i.imgur.com/es599G1.gif)
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 20, 2017, 12:14:53 AM
The weather was kinder today: cloudy sky, looked like it was going to rain all day, refreshing wind (not breeze, wind) and best of all, the heat was bearable.

There must have been a lot of people praying these past few days.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on December 20, 2017, 02:15:10 PM
So we get snow, and then we get more snow, and we shovel, and salt, and shovel and salt some more. My sidewalk and driveway are clean, as is the back patio and the path I made to the back of the garage where I keep my trash cans. I even shovel around my grill because I use it all year.

All of the streets and roadways are cleaned up and life is back to normal.

The snow was piled high, and it looked pretty spread out across the neighborhood lawns and along the riverbank near my house. I took a long walk with the dog in the woods, and we stopped to admire the snow piled up on the logs in the river, and how the ice dams form near the bends.

But as always happens here the weather can't make up it's mind, and now the temperature has shot back up into the 40's so all of the snow is melting, and it's getting muddy and ugly....This is the thing I wish was different, I wish winter would stay winter as it's supposed to...with the snow piling up, and the temperature hovering around the mid 20's, maybe up around 30 during the day. Cold, but dry with a nice little bite to the air...but this mild winter bullshit is so depressing, it's been so warm the last couple days that the snow is rapidly melting.

Not sure who's in charge of this stuff, but they aren't doing a good job, not at all. :sadwave:
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Harmonie on December 20, 2017, 02:50:00 PM
To hear 40s considered as mild weather. I suppose Global Warming is just only now beginning to hit Michigan. Meanwhile it has become so prevalent down here that highs in the 60s/70s are just standard winter weather to us now. The meteorologists always acted surprised and call it "Spring fever", but even I see their surprise dwindling as the years pass by, recognizing that it's becoming the norm (and to call it "Spring fever" when that's actually winter weather and Spring is just hot and humid hurts me).

Of course the snow for Christmas Eve that I mentioned in my last post here is now no longer there, in fact there's now a 0% chance of precipitation. That's what always happens. We are still sitting at no snow, which is even worse than last year, where we had a couple of dustings. The pattern looks chilly and active starting in a couple of days, but they keep flip flopping and taking all chances of winter precipitation out. I'm led to believe none of it's going to happen.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Magdalena on December 20, 2017, 04:08:43 PM
It is 46°F--7.78°C.

No snow, but I am freezing! 
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg30.laughinggif.com%2Fpic%2FHTTP3JzNDIucGJzcmMuY29tL2FsYnVtcy9lMzIyL3BhdGlzYmxvZy9zaGl2ZXItMS5naWZjiaYzIwMAloglog.gif&hash=cac00c2fc2e3abc141c42aae44be90ab5c518dc5) 
I don't like the cold.  >:(
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 21, 2017, 12:07:35 AM
It looked like it was going to rain all day today but not a drop, nada. I feel like the weather god is trolling us.  >:(

Either that or somebody isn't doing the rain dance properly.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Sandra Craft on December 21, 2017, 12:49:21 AM
I think your rain might have come to LA.  It hasn't started yet, but it sure looks and feels like it's going to.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 21, 2017, 12:53:07 AM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on December 21, 2017, 12:49:21 AM
I think your rain might have come to LA.  It hasn't started yet, but it sure looks and feels like it's going to.

First it's the brain drain and now the rain dancers as well. :sad sigh:
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Harmonie on December 21, 2017, 11:53:50 PM
It got up to 70 degrees today. Yes, on the first day of "Winter". >.>

Everyone is so concerned with taking the "Christ" out of Christmas, but no one cares when the "Winter" is taken out of the Winter Solstice.

Yes, I posted here only so I could make that horrible joke somewhere.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Sandra Craft on December 22, 2017, 12:45:19 AM
Quote from: Harmonie on December 21, 2017, 11:53:50 PM
It got up to 70 degrees today. Yes, on the first day of "Winter". >.>

Everyone is so concerned with taking the "Christ" out of Christmas, but no one cares when the "Winter" is taken out of the Winter Solstice.

Yes, I posted here only so I could make that horrible joke somewhere.

:snicker:  And I appreciated it.

And honestly, the only ones taking the Christ out of Christmas are Xtians, when they run around mixing up Xmas and Yule.  Their god will get them for it, participating in Pagan festivities -- like decorating trees -- is specifically forbidden in the bible.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Harmonie on December 22, 2017, 01:09:32 AM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on December 22, 2017, 12:45:19 AM
Quote from: Harmonie on December 21, 2017, 11:53:50 PM
It got up to 70 degrees today. Yes, on the first day of "Winter". >.>

Everyone is so concerned with taking the "Christ" out of Christmas, but no one cares when the "Winter" is taken out of the Winter Solstice.

Yes, I posted here only so I could make that horrible joke somewhere.

:snicker:  And I appreciated it.

And honestly, the only ones taking the Christ out of Christmas are Xtians, when they run around mixing up Xmas and Yule.  Their god will get them for it, participating in Pagan festivities -- like decorating trees -- is specifically forbidden in the bible.

But everyone knows that verse about decorating trees is allegorical.

:snicker:
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Sandra Craft on December 22, 2017, 01:30:24 AM
Quote from: Harmonie on December 22, 2017, 01:09:32 AM
But everyone knows that verse about decorating trees is allegorical.

:snicker:

Either that, or it's been "fulfilled" by something Jesus was said to have said.  Oh dear, and I was trying not to pick on Xtians this month.  :poke:
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 22, 2017, 08:16:49 PM
:snicker:
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 22, 2017, 08:23:04 PM
I hate this weather with a passion. My house is a sauna.

I need to lie on the granite floor with my arms and legs outstretched.  :desert:

Either that or lie in a tub full of ice.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Guardian85 on December 27, 2017, 08:32:07 PM
Depending on where you are in the village right now the temperature varies from -17 to -32 celsius at the moment.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on December 27, 2017, 08:42:42 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on December 27, 2017, 08:32:07 PM
Depending on where you are in the village right now the temperature varies from -17 to -32 celsius at the moment.

About the same here in Detroit...been cold all week, plus we got more snow!

(https://i.imgur.com/kEq8YKi.jpg)
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tank on December 27, 2017, 09:03:10 PM
Quote from: Papasito Bruno on December 27, 2017, 08:42:42 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on December 27, 2017, 08:32:07 PM
Depending on where you are in the village right now the temperature varies from -17 to -32 celsius at the moment.

About the same here in Detroit...been cold all week, plus we got more snow!

(https://i.imgur.com/kEq8YKi.jpg)

Degrees Centigrade not  Fahrenheit!
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on December 27, 2017, 09:05:55 PM
Quote from: Tank on December 27, 2017, 09:03:10 PM
Quote from: Papasito Bruno on December 27, 2017, 08:42:42 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on December 27, 2017, 08:32:07 PM
Depending on where you are in the village right now the temperature varies from -17 to -32 celsius at the moment.

About the same here in Detroit...been cold all week, plus we got more snow!

(https://i.imgur.com/kEq8YKi.jpg)

Degrees Centigrade not  Fahrenheit!

C'mon it's almost the same thing, what are we talking about 16-17 degrees difference? Hardly even worth mentioning!  ;D
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Dave on December 27, 2017, 09:46:42 PM
It's a balmy 1 degree Celsius in Gloucester at the moment, -1 forecast, so all that wet stuff from last night's snow is gonna be slippery tomorrow! No snow tonight hopefully.

Had the heater on low all day and barely reached 19C, but that is comfortable for me so long as I have my new mukluk style houseboots on!
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Davin on January 02, 2018, 02:54:06 PM
The "cold" times here are getting fewer and fewer. We had a few cool weeks last year, this time it was two days. When I was going to college, it was often below freezing in the mornings between the end of November and March. Not so much the last few years. I used to be able to wear long sleeved shirts or hoodies all day long for weeks at a time. I was only able to do that for two days this winter so far. And it's not looking good for cool temps this year.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tom62 on January 03, 2018, 05:12:46 AM
The seasons seems to have shifted here by one month. We had only a couple of days in December with freezing temperatures. At New Years eve the temperature was 15-17 degrees Celsius. We didn't need to wear a coat to watch the fireworks outside. January should normally be colder, but is is still pretty mild with 6-9 degrees.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Bluenose on January 03, 2018, 11:14:27 AM
Next three days in Melbourne are forecast for 27°C, 31°C and 41°C

All praise to the aircon gods!
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Harmonie on January 03, 2018, 09:57:57 PM
It's been chilly lately! Like chilly weather we don't see very often. The high on Monday was 17F. Northerners are laughing, I'm sure. I know that's not anywhere near as cold as it can get, but where I live it is a once in a blue moon kind of day where it doesn't get out of the teens for a high. The last time I remember it happening was 2008.

It was the first time I've seen ponds frozen in several years. In recent years below freezing temperatures have been so short-lived that even shallow creeks and puddles have had trouble freezing.

The meteorologists said this (several days below freezing) was a real bug killer which is so nice. There were moths swarming me coming in the house in December before the most recent cold shot. Needless to say, I was furious, because there shouldn't be bugs in between November and April. Period. No exceptions. But in recent years the bugs have never completely gone away and pop up and fly into my face whenever the temperatures rise into the 60s (which happened A LOT last "winter").

Regardless, the cold is not going to stick around, and, of course, still no winter storms. None at all. The fact that this last cold shot was completely dry just makes me pretty certain we will not see any winter storms this winter, once again. =(

Would really like to see snow on the campus before I graduate, but I guess that's just too tall of an order.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Pasta Chick on January 04, 2018, 12:23:41 AM
We're under that "polar vortex" and have been for some time. The temp hit 21F as a high yesterday and that felt balmy. We've been mostly single digits. There's a... As far as I can tell, some manner of winter hurricane that's coming up from the south, all warm from the ocean. So that's going to slam us tonight, bringing warm temps with moisture and 1-3" of snow per hour in its 50+ mph winds.

So that'll be interesting.

Then the polar vortex pushes it out and it'll be like -20F for a while, which will be super fun if every one loses power.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Bluenose on January 04, 2018, 11:55:16 AM
It seems to me, Pasta Chick, that you guys need to get that weather fixed!  -20°F?  You've got to be kidding.  We reckon it's bloody cold when it gets down to 5°C (41°F)!
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 06, 2018, 07:59:57 PM
Yesterday it was 37°C  and now it's around 25°C. This weather is crazy.

I also discovered yesterday that my AC is broken. ::)
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Dave on January 06, 2018, 08:13:19 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on January 06, 2018, 07:59:57 PM
Yesterday it was 37°C  and now it's around 25°C. This weather is crazy.

I also discovered yesterday that my AC is broken. ::)

Might have a couple of degrees of frost surplus and available tonight if we can find a fast enough carrier, Silver.

Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 06, 2018, 08:21:03 PM
Quote from: Dave on January 06, 2018, 08:13:19 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on January 06, 2018, 07:59:57 PM
Yesterday it was 37°C  and now it's around 25°C. This weather is crazy.

I also discovered yesterday that my AC is broken. ::)

Might have a couple of degrees of frost surplus and available tonight if we can find a fast enough carrier, Silver.

It's in moments like this when I regret that Santa doesn't exist. :sad sigh:

If the guy can visit every child in the world in one night imagine how fast he goes!
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on January 06, 2018, 10:09:04 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on January 06, 2018, 08:21:03 PM


It's in moments like this when I regret that Santa doesn't exist. :sad sigh:

If the guy can visit every child in the world in one night imagine how fast he goes!

Well, he actually has 24 hours because of the time zones. And he only visits good children - the other ones just get reindeer droppings down their chimney. And they have to be Christian.  And only particular types of Christians.  So that cuts his job down considerably.  He's really sort of a bigot.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 08, 2018, 01:49:51 AM
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on January 06, 2018, 10:09:04 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on January 06, 2018, 08:21:03 PM


It's in moments like this when I regret that Santa doesn't exist. :sad sigh:

If the guy can visit every child in the world in one night imagine how fast he goes!

Well, he actually has 24 hours because of the time zones. And he only visits good children - the other ones just get reindeer droppings down their chimney. And they have to be Christian.  And only particular types of Christians.  So that cuts his job down considerably.  He's really sort of a bigot.

True, true...but still, if I had a courier service, that's the kind of employee I would hire, even if he is a bigot. It's not like I would have to deal with him every night of the year...
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Pasta Chick on January 08, 2018, 03:31:43 AM
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on January 06, 2018, 10:09:04 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on January 06, 2018, 08:21:03 PM


It's in moments like this when I regret that Santa doesn't exist. :sad sigh:

If the guy can visit every child in the world in one night imagine how fast he goes!

Well, he actually has 24 hours because of the time zones. And he only visits good children - the other ones just get reindeer droppings down their chimney. And they have to be Christian.  And only particular types of Christians.  So that cuts his job down considerably.  He's really sort of a bigot.

He's also a real asshole to Rudolph.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Pasta Chick on January 08, 2018, 03:34:04 AM
Oh right, weather... I think it's like -5F or something currently. I'm just happy the damn wind finally stopped. I like cold and all but cold driving fine ice crystals in to any exposed skin at 30-50mph isn't a great time.

Supposed to be more snow tomorrow then be like 50F. Because why the fuck not?
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Buddy on January 08, 2018, 03:36:14 AM
Sounds like the same thing we got. I'm just happy the temperature is above the negatives now because that was miserable.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on January 13, 2018, 03:01:12 PM
Quote from: Pasta Chick on January 08, 2018, 03:34:04 AM
Oh right, weather... I think it's like -5F or something currently. I'm just happy the damn wind finally stopped. I like cold and all but cold driving fine ice crystals in to any exposed skin at 30-50mph isn't a great time.

Supposed to be more snow tomorrow then be like 50F. Because why the fuck not?

That's what we've had here in Michigan. In fact we just beat a state record from back in the 70's for most consecutive days with the temperature 20 degrees below freezing.

It's been insanely cold here...during the New Years Eve weekend I was in northern Michigan visiting with my daughter and son-in law and not only was it freezing, but we had a couple days of ice fog which made driving hazardous as hell, especially out on the rural roads, and to top it off we got hit with 14 inches of snow one day.

Here's some pictures.

(https://i.imgur.com/UOgkeWy.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/PqBLaES.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/vlAQ4Rq.jpg)

Side view of my car, and that's after I open the passenger door and pushed back some of the snow some!
(https://i.imgur.com/7O262DY.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/3IyQ4NP.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/EP6vCNb.jpg)


Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Magdalena on January 14, 2018, 06:55:52 AM
Quote from: Papasito Bruno on January 13, 2018, 03:01:12 PM
...

Here's some pictures.

(https://i.imgur.com/UOgkeWy.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/PqBLaES.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/vlAQ4Rq.jpg)

Side view of my car, and that's after I open the passenger door and pushed back some of the snow some!
(https://i.imgur.com/7O262DY.jpg)
Bruno, what's up with these black and white photography!?  :headscratch:
Where are the colors?
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Dave on January 14, 2018, 07:54:26 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on January 14, 2018, 06:55:52 AM
Quote from: Papasito Bruno on January 13, 2018, 03:01:12 PM
...

Here's some pictures.

(https://i.imgur.com/UOgkeWy.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/PqBLaES.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/vlAQ4Rq.jpg)

Side view of my car, and that's after I open the passenger door and pushed back some of the snow some!
(https://i.imgur.com/7O262DY.jpg)
Bruno, what's up with these black and white photography!?  :headscratch:
Where are the colors?
^
B&W is more atmospheric than colour for snow scenes I think.

If there is someone in a bright jacket or something then the colour contrast works better.

For real effect photoshop the bright colours against a mono scene!
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on January 14, 2018, 10:21:43 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on January 14, 2018, 06:55:52 AM
Quote from: Papasito Bruno on January 13, 2018, 03:01:12 PM
...

Here's some pictures.

(https://i.imgur.com/UOgkeWy.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/PqBLaES.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/vlAQ4Rq.jpg)

Side view of my car, and that's after I open the passenger door and pushed back some of the snow some!
(https://i.imgur.com/7O262DY.jpg)
Bruno, what's up with these black and white photography!?  :headscratch:
Where are the colors?

Those are colour photographs Mags!

When it's snowing that heavy during mid-late afternoon with an overcast sky, you basically get white and black.

Geesh, you Kalifornians!

Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Magdalena on January 15, 2018, 02:40:00 AM
Quote from: Papasito Bruno on January 14, 2018, 10:21:43 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on January 14, 2018, 06:55:52 AM
Quote from: Papasito Bruno on January 13, 2018, 03:01:12 PM
...

Here's some pictures.

(https://i.imgur.com/UOgkeWy.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/PqBLaES.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/vlAQ4Rq.jpg)

Side view of my car, and that's after I open the passenger door and pushed back some of the snow some!
(https://i.imgur.com/7O262DY.jpg)
Bruno, what's up with these black and white photography!?  :headscratch:
Where are the colors?

Those are colour photographs Mags!

When it's snowing that heavy during mid-late afternoon with an overcast sky, you basically get white and black.

Geesh, you Kalifornians!

:shocked:
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Buddy on January 15, 2018, 04:44:44 PM
After suffering through a week in the -20/-30F weather, we had a glorious two days of sunshine and temperatures above freezing. Now it's more snow.  >:(
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Harmonie on January 16, 2018, 03:37:56 PM
It's another very chilly day. It might not make it out of the teens for a high, a second time this year.

Of course it is bone dry, though. Texas and the deep South has had multiple winter storms this year, but absolutely nothing here. Winter storms are practically avoiding my state altogether!
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Dragonia on January 17, 2018, 03:50:39 PM
It's a glorious, freezing cold day here in the deep South. Snowed a couple inches last night and it will actually stay around all day today. Everything is shut down, our emergency alert system has let everyone know that we ought not be driving. All the neighborhood kids were up and out playing at 8 am this morning. A perfect snow day!
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Icarus on January 18, 2018, 02:26:50 AM
 My daughter who lives not far from Dragonia had three inches of snow and everything in her town shut down......Schools, restaurants. city hall. and all.   It ain't all that cold in Georgia by some standards. Check this one out......http://www.dariennewsonline.com/news/world/article/big-freeze-russia-Yakutia-world-record-weather-12500823.php
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Dave on January 18, 2018, 08:37:42 AM
Quote from: Icarus on January 18, 2018, 02:26:50 AM
My daughter who lives not far from Dragonia had three inches of snow and everything in her town shut down......Schools, restaurants. city hall. and all.   It ain't all that cold in Georgia by some standards. Check this one out......http://www.dariennewsonline.com/news/world/article/big-freeze-russia-Yakutia-world-record-weather-12500823.php

Shit!

I think I would want backups to the backups in conditions like that! Only once been in a condition where my eyelashes froze together, could not open my eyes - frightening!
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Guardian85 on January 18, 2018, 02:40:17 PM
So, it hasn't snowed in a while up here. Temperature is holding comfortably around the -10c, so quite pleasant at the moment.

And we're about two weeks away from having sunlight again!
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tom62 on January 19, 2018, 08:16:49 PM
Yesterday we had a major storm here.
8 people died, mainly due to fallen trees.

Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Sandra Craft on January 19, 2018, 09:05:00 PM
^^^ I saw some footage of it, including what looked like the roof of an apartment bldg being torn right off.  I'm horrified anyone would need to go outside in wind like that.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Dave on January 19, 2018, 09:22:05 PM
Heard about the storms in Europe, not having TV have seen no footage.

Scientists are saying 2017 was the warmest recorded non-El Niño year on record. Also that the last 18 yesrs have got increasingly warmer.

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2018/jan/18/2017-was-the-hottest-year-on-record-without-el-nino-boost

Extra heat over the oceans feeds the storms.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Harmonie on January 19, 2018, 09:33:56 PM
Now it's getting warm again with a temperature of 56F. Of course, now moisture is going to build up and we're going to get thunderstorms in a couple of days.  >:(

It's such a flipping joke. Moisture vanishes off of the face of the area when it gets cold and then instantly when the cold goes away there are thunderstorms. I'm ready to move!
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Bluenose on January 20, 2018, 10:38:34 AM
For a bit of variation, some recent antipodean weather (at my place):  Wed 33°C (91°F), Thu 38°C (100°F), yesterday 41C (106°F), today 38°C (100°F)  Forecast mid to high 20s for most of the upcoming week then back over 40° by Friday.

For the record, you guys can keep your freezing cold weather, snow and ice, I'll just stay inside with the cooling on having a nice cold gin and tonic!
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Guardian85 on January 20, 2018, 11:57:50 AM
Temperature has dropped to -21c here. That's a bit too chilly for my tastes.

Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Bluenose on January 21, 2018, 10:50:47 AM
Quote from: Guardian85 on January 20, 2018, 11:57:50 AM
Temperature has dropped to -21c here. That's a bit too chilly for my tastes.

I'm not sure my deep freezer gets that cold!  Brrrr!
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tank on January 21, 2018, 11:41:45 AM
Quote from: Bluenose on January 21, 2018, 10:50:47 AM
Quote from: Guardian85 on January 20, 2018, 11:57:50 AM
Temperature has dropped to -21c here. That's a bit too chilly for my tastes.

I'm not sure my deep freezer gets that cold!  Brrrr!
It probably doesn't.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 21, 2018, 01:23:55 PM
It's raining. Big fat rain drops sploshing all over the place.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tank on January 21, 2018, 05:07:02 PM
Snow. But not enough to do anything useful with!
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 21, 2018, 05:29:55 PM
Quote from: Tank on January 21, 2018, 05:07:02 PM
Snow. But not enough to do anything useful with!

Not even an army of snow ants?

:grin:
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tank on January 21, 2018, 05:33:45 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on January 21, 2018, 05:29:55 PM
Quote from: Tank on January 21, 2018, 05:07:02 PM
Snow. But not enough to do anything useful with!

Not even an army of snow ants?

:grin:
Didn't think of that!
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Guardian85 on January 29, 2018, 08:10:29 PM
Something strange happened today. This most peculiar glowing orb appeared briefly between two mountains in the distance. Was kind of nice, actually.

Strange....it's almost like I've seen it somewhere before.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Dave on January 29, 2018, 09:06:06 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on January 29, 2018, 08:10:29 PM
Something strange happened today. This most peculiar glowing orb appeared briefly between two mountains in the distance. Was kind of nice, actually.

Strange....it's almost like I've seen it somewhere before.

"Long, long ago in a place far awsy . . ."
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on January 29, 2018, 10:07:21 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on January 29, 2018, 08:10:29 PM
Something strange happened today. This most peculiar glowing orb appeared briefly between two mountains in the distance. Was kind of nice, actually.

Strange....it's almost like I've seen it somewhere before.

A parhelion ("sun dog"), perhaps??
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Buddy on February 10, 2018, 03:26:42 AM
So my little corner of Northern Indiana got hit by a storm that dumped a fair bit of snow on us in the last 24 hours. It is amazing how many people have suddenly forgotten how to drive. We have these big ass 4WD SUVs sliding off the road and skidding through intersections. That or putting around at 10 miles an hour on a straight, plowed road.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Guardian85 on February 10, 2018, 12:20:28 PM
Quote from: Buddy on February 10, 2018, 03:26:42 AM
So my little corner of Northern Indiana got hit by a storm that dumped a fair bit of snow on us in the last 24 hours. It is amazing how many people have suddenly forgotten how to drive. We have these big ass 4WD SUVs sliding off the road and skidding through intersections. That or putting around at 10 miles an hour on a straight, plowed road.
Always fun for us Scandinavians to watch, though....  :popcorn:
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: jumbojak on February 10, 2018, 02:52:12 PM
Looks like we're going to get rain all week. My plans are shot!
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Harmonie on February 10, 2018, 04:51:25 PM
Shockingly we're still getting some cold shots to keep us from the inevitable incoming heat. I mean, last year winter was gone without a trace by this point.

Still really moisture starved, though. We're getting freezing drizzle. Oh boy.  ::) To kids these days, snow must be a myth because we just can't seem to ever get it.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Buddy on February 10, 2018, 06:26:13 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on February 10, 2018, 12:20:28 PM
Quote from: Buddy on February 10, 2018, 03:26:42 AM
So my little corner of Northern Indiana got hit by a storm that dumped a fair bit of snow on us in the last 24 hours. It is amazing how many people have suddenly forgotten how to drive. We have these big ass 4WD SUVs sliding off the road and skidding through intersections. That or putting around at 10 miles an hour on a straight, plowed road.
Always fun for us Scandinavians to watch, though....  :popcorn:

True, but I feel like anyone who gets passed while driving a huge SUV, in a snowstorm, by a Mini Cooper, should re-evaluate their driving ability
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Dave on February 10, 2018, 08:03:28 PM
Quote from: Buddy on February 10, 2018, 06:26:13 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on February 10, 2018, 12:20:28 PM
Quote from: Buddy on February 10, 2018, 03:26:42 AM
So my little corner of Northern Indiana got hit by a storm that dumped a fair bit of snow on us in the last 24 hours. It is amazing how many people have suddenly forgotten how to drive. We have these big ass 4WD SUVs sliding off the road and skidding through intersections. That or putting around at 10 miles an hour on a straight, plowed road.
Always fun for us Scandinavians to watch, though....  :popcorn:

True, but I feel like anyone who gets passed while driving a huge SUV, in a snowstorm, by a Mini Cooper, should re-evaluate their driving ability
I got quite bored driving my old mini on snow, much too stable. My old MGB Roadster was much more fun, going round corners sideways or doing 360s on big car parks at 3am! But I learned a lot about slide recovery as well.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Buddy on February 10, 2018, 08:37:01 PM
Ha, my Mazda Tribute was the same way. When my mom took me out in it to learn how to recover from losing traction we had to stop and use her Jeep because no matter how hard we tried, it wouldn't slide.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Bluenose on February 11, 2018, 12:58:47 PM
Yeah, well guys, the most important accessory to have in your car over here at this time of year is a reflective sun screen to put up in your windscreen when parked. Lest you discover later on exactly what it might feel like to grab a red hot poker when you hold the steering wheel...  :D
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Dave on February 11, 2018, 02:56:53 PM
Quote from: Bluenose on February 11, 2018, 12:58:47 PM
Yeah, well guys, the most important accessory to have in your car over here at this time of year is a reflective sun screen to put up in your windscreen when parked. Lest you discover later on exactly what it might feel like to grab a red hot poker when you hold the steering wheel...  :D

Or burn your bum on leather/plastic car seats if you are wearing only trunks. That sun in Bahrain gets a bit warm (highest whilst I was there was 60/140F on the day I pulled airfield guard duty; black flags flying, going around in pairs and carrying water mandatory. . .)
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Bluenose on February 12, 2018, 08:53:33 AM
Quote from: Dave on February 11, 2018, 02:56:53 PM
Quote from: Bluenose on February 11, 2018, 12:58:47 PM
Yeah, well guys, the most important accessory to have in your car over here at this time of year is a reflective sun screen to put up in your windscreen when parked. Lest you discover later on exactly what it might feel like to grab a red hot poker when you hold the steering wheel...  :D

Or burn your bum on leather/plastic car seats if you are wearing only trunks. That sun in Bahrain gets a bit warm (highest whilst I was there was 60/140F on the day I pulled airfield guard duty; black flags flying, going around in pairs and carrying water mandatory. . .)

Too right!  ...and the seat-belt buckle makes a pretty good branding-iron as well!
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tom62 on February 13, 2018, 06:01:15 AM
We had several centimeters of snow in the last couple of days. The weather forecast doesn't look good either for the next 14 days.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Dragonia on February 13, 2018, 01:13:34 PM
Here, it's just WET. It's been rainy, but even after no rain for a couple days, everything is just WET from humidity and cool steam. The chicken poop in the coop had grown huge fluffy clouds of mold in the last couple days, and shoes left on the porch are in danger of molding too. It's just nasty. Worse than living in a basement in Seattle.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on February 13, 2018, 03:31:38 PM
We really got hit here in southeast Michigan last week with snow, and cold weather. In fact here around Detroit we got about 16 inches, most of which fell on Friday...took all weekend to dig out.

Caused major issues with work,...still haven't caught up yet.

This week it will be dry and cold, but should start to warm up by the weekend.

WINTER IS HERE IN FORCE!
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Harmonie on February 13, 2018, 07:15:54 PM
Quote from: Papasito Bruno on February 13, 2018, 03:31:38 PM
We really got hit here in southeast Michigan last week with snow, and cold weather. In fact here around Detroit we got about 16 inches, most of which fell on Friday...took all weekend to dig out.

Caused major issues with work,...still haven't caught up yet.

This week it will be dry and cold, but should start to warm up by the weekend.

WINTER IS HERE IN FORCE!

Enjoy it for me. Looks like I really won't be seeing any snow on campus before I graduate. =(

If we really do move up Northeast I know I'll be seeing plenty of snow, but... still... The amount of snow we've gotten in recent years here has been so pathetic.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Dave on February 17, 2018, 03:22:01 PM
Not really weather but, in view of recent events in Mexico et al I didn't want to open an "Earthquake" thread for this.

Wales just had a magnitude 4.2 esrthquake and we felt it here!

https://earthquaketrack.com/gb-wls-clydach/recent

Just sitting there wondering why things were rattling when no nloody great truck was passing when everything went sideways, then back, then again. No damage here, even the "seasonal" crack in my wall did not get worse. Left front foor unlocked, just in case that was only a starter. No aftershocks so far.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: hermes2015 on February 18, 2018, 03:35:33 AM
Quote from: Dave on February 17, 2018, 03:22:01 PM
.... Left front foor unlocked, just in case that was only a starter. No aftershocks so far.

What's your address? I need a few things.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Dave on February 18, 2018, 07:34:58 AM
Quote from: hermes2015 on February 18, 2018, 03:35:33 AM
Quote from: Dave on February 17, 2018, 03:22:01 PM
.... Left front foor unlocked, just in case that was only a starter. No aftershocks so far.

What's your address? I need a few things.

Ah, that's only the "street door" to the stairs, that needs a key to get it open! There are separate front foors to the flats that are more easily opened from the inside.  Seconds spent fiddling with keys can be important if your house is falling apart around you!

:)
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on February 22, 2018, 11:55:46 PM
Finally had some slightly colder weather this morning. Could it be the prelude to something more tolerable than 30-something degrees Celsius?
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tom62 on February 24, 2018, 06:53:06 AM
Russia is sending us ice cold weather from Siberia. I'm pretty sure it is a Putin-Trump conspiracy, to give Trump enough reasons to claim that global warming is a hoax  ;).
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tank on February 24, 2018, 07:30:00 AM
It's been all over the weather forcasts here in the UK.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Dave on February 24, 2018, 07:45:54 AM
Quote from: Tank on February 24, 2018, 07:30:00 AM
It's been all over the weather forcasts here in the UK.

It was all over my car the other day!
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Icarus on February 24, 2018, 11:02:51 PM
Global warming has come to Florida early this year.  Days have temps in the low 80s F and nights in the high 60s F... Spring has sprung!
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Harmonie on February 24, 2018, 11:21:42 PM
It finally stopped raining! It's been raining for days and days and days. It never stopped. I got so tired of all of my clothes, shoes, and socks being soaked.

Even when it got down to near or below freezing it was still flipping rain. I hate this state. I hate it so much.

Quote from: Icarus on February 24, 2018, 11:02:51 PM
Global warming has come to Florida early this year.  Days have temps in the low 80s F and nights in the high 60s F... Spring has sprung!

Isn't that standard winter weather down in Florida?
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: jumbojak on February 25, 2018, 07:55:18 PM
Quote from: Icarus on February 24, 2018, 11:02:51 PM
Global warming has come to Florida early this year.  Days have temps in the low 80s F and nights in the high 60s F... Spring has sprung!

Yep. The pear trees are already starting to bud. Hopefully we get a blizzard that kills them all.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on February 25, 2018, 09:32:16 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on February 25, 2018, 07:55:18 PM
Quote from: Icarus on February 24, 2018, 11:02:51 PM
Global warming has come to Florida early this year.  Days have temps in the low 80s F and nights in the high 60s F... Spring has sprung!

Yep. The pear trees are already starting to bud. Hopefully we get a blizzard that kills them all.

:lol: Why?
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on February 25, 2018, 09:34:20 PM
Quote from: Tom62 on February 24, 2018, 06:53:06 AM
Russia is sending us ice cold weather from Siberia. I'm pretty sure it is a Putin-Trump conspiracy, to give Trump enough reasons to claim that global warming is a hoax  ;).

Definitely. :popcorn:
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tank on February 25, 2018, 09:36:18 PM
It was bloody cold today, but not a cloud in the sky so beautifully sunny. Thank goodness there was little or no wind!
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Dave on February 25, 2018, 09:44:44 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on February 25, 2018, 09:32:16 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on February 25, 2018, 07:55:18 PM
Quote from: Icarus on February 24, 2018, 11:02:51 PM
Global warming has come to Florida early this year.  Days have temps in the low 80s F and nights in the high 60s F... Spring has sprung!

Yep. The pear trees are already starting to bud. Hopefully we get a blizzard that kills them all.

:lol: Why?

I'll make a guess: if you are not into making perry (or cider in the case of apples)  clearing up dropped fruit if a real pain in the back! It's why I designed a garden shoveller-lifter thing for my friend's sack truck. You could shove the apples into it, transport and then bag them actually without needing to lift them yourself. (Works with leaves, dirt etc.) Then she moved to an apple free zone before I finished it . . .
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: jumbojak on February 25, 2018, 10:05:14 PM
When these houses were put in back in the 90s a tree called the Bradford pear was very, very popular because they grow quickly and have very impressive flowers. They look like cotton balls from a distance.

Unfortunately the Bradford has proven to be an extremely invasive species. They were supposed to be sterile but cross pollinate with Cleveland pears to create a truly awful hybrid that's covered in long, sharp thorns. These offspring create an extremely dense, low canopy that crowds out all native plant species. Not even grass and common weeds get enough light to grow. The fruit is inedible and the leaves have a thick waxy coating that repels herbivores and insects.

Places where their spread has gone unchecked have seen huge amounts of land become wastelands, save for these Bradford Cleveland hybrids. When cut, these trees regrow into a thick bush that's even more damaging than full trees. Think hedgerows in Normandy...

Even powerfull herbicides seem to have little effect. Roundup won't phase them, even the specific woody plant formulations. Crossbow might tinge the edges of the leaves but they recover quickly. I've tried a substance called KILLALL on freshly cut and drilled stumps and the sucker branches still crawl out of the holes like some hellish vine.

Copper sulfate will kill them but is so toxic to plants that it leaves a barren plain for quite some time. Fire can be used but their thick root system creates a smoldering hazard that could go unnoticed for days and... if the fire doesn't sufficiently damage the root system fresh suckers will spring up. Thorny and hateful. Fast growing enough that natie plants can't crowd them out. To add insult to injury, I've heard the smell of their rotting flowers compared to the mop bucket from a blowjob bar in Thailand.

But they look so pretty.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on February 25, 2018, 11:48:34 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on February 25, 2018, 10:05:14 PM
When these houses were put in back in the 90s a tree called the Bradford pear was very, very popular because they grow quickly and have very impressive flowers. They look like cotton balls from a distance.

Unfortunately the Bradford has proven to be an extremely invasive species. They were supposed to be sterile but cross pollinate with Cleveland pears to create a truly awful hybrid that's covered in long, sharp thorns. These offspring create an extremely dense, low canopy that crowds out all native plant species. Not even grass and common weeds get enough light to grow. The fruit is inedible and the leaves have a thick waxy coating that repels herbivores and insects.

Places where their spread has gone unchecked have seen huge amounts of land become wastelands, save for these Bradford Cleveland hybrids. When cut, these trees regrow into a thick bush that's even more damaging than full trees. Think hedgerows in Normandy...

Even powerfull herbicides seem to have little effect. Roundup won't phase them, even the specific woody plant formulations. Crossbow might tinge the edges of the leaves but they recover quickly. I've tried a substance called KILLALL on freshly cut and drilled stumps and the sucker branches still crawl out of the holes like some hellish vine.

Copper sulfate will kill them but is so toxic to plants that it leaves a barren plain for quite some time. Fire can be used but their thick root system creates a smoldering hazard that could go unnoticed for days and... if the fire doesn't sufficiently damage the root system fresh suckers will spring up. Thorny and hateful. Fast growing enough that natie plants can't crowd them out. To add insult to injury, I've heard the smell of their rotting flowers compared to the mop bucket from a blowjob bar in Thailand.

But they look so pretty.

Wow.

I see why now.  :shocked:
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: jumbojak on February 26, 2018, 12:11:47 AM
Yeah, I hate these trees with a passion. One other aspect I forgot to mention. They have a spreading branch structure with almost no bole which makes these trees weak and succeptible to wind damage. So if you plant them near your house make sure you have some siding stashed away to match. They will eventually split and come down in a storm.

Hey look, with mention of a storm we're back to talking about the weather! :D
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Dave on February 27, 2018, 05:29:08 PM
Been bluddy cood, minus 5C last night. Flurries of snow during day, just got heavier and is settling.

(https://imgur.com/Jncc3zH.jpg)

Small stuff for some of youse guys but this might be just the start of a few days of white stuff.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Sandra Craft on February 27, 2018, 10:14:21 PM
Weather can't make up it's mind anymore:  cold, cold, warm, cold, raining, warmish.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tank on February 28, 2018, 01:30:47 PM
It's just F'ing cold here!
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Dave on February 28, 2018, 09:06:14 PM
Been a day of frigid winds and bright sunshine interspersed with driving snow.

Four days ago I could turn the gas heater (850W) in my single room on at 9am (boosted by 30 minutes of an electric fan heater), off at midday, on again at 6pm to maintain a comfortable temp.

That heater was turned on Monday morning and has not been turned off since - running 24hrs and is just about maintaining 21C. Next notch is 1.5kW and too warm. I have kept the bathroom door open so I don't freeze any bits off on my frequent nightly visits!

Actually, being at the far diagonal from the heater the bathroom collects quite a lot of the warm air before it cools a little and slithers back across the floor. Where I sit, in the other diagonal corner, from the window, is probably the cooler axis.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Harmonie on March 01, 2018, 12:17:01 AM
It's too warm, and it rained earlier. The wind was so strong when it was raining that it destroyed my umbrella. Then when the rain went away the wind was gone and the air became stale and too warm. Thank you weather for being crappy like that.

I'm going to sound like a broken record here, but I'm so ready to move!
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Sandra Craft on March 01, 2018, 05:15:17 AM
Frigid.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tank on March 01, 2018, 05:47:34 AM
The first 'Red' weather warning issued in Scotland in 5 years. Very cold by UK standards and extremely windy. Glad I don't have to go into work again till Monday!
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tom62 on March 01, 2018, 05:55:33 AM
-10 to -19 degrees here, with a strong wind; so it feels much colder.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tank on March 01, 2018, 04:58:58 PM
Me out in the snow today.

(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/19756883_1734043719979455_5858120424078817186_n.jpg?oh=ec0505b159b81f943a266cb836319505&oe=5B4616DC)
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Dave on March 01, 2018, 05:34:59 PM
(https://imgur.com/4XOamVi.jpg)

I am trying to avoid going out in it!

This, we are told this is just the start.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tank on March 01, 2018, 05:53:43 PM
"hoing out in it!"
:notsure:
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Dave on March 01, 2018, 06:18:25 PM
Quote from: Tank on March 01, 2018, 05:53:43 PM
"hoing out in it!"
:notsure:

Yup, that and foing, toing, boing boing, yoing and going, as well!   :grin:
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Dave on March 02, 2018, 09:26:08 AM
Friend just emailed to say that her 8" high Yorkie just went out into the garden for a crap, then broke through the crust into 9" snow! Very unhappy pooch!

Reminded me of my first posting out of training in the RAF, the deep, deep winter of 1962-3. I was crossing the aitfield, on foot, on the snow, after doing daily inspections on some radio gear.

I kept thinking something was wrong. Then I got it, I could see the field over the 6ft boundary hedge. At that point the crust gave way and I disappeared into five feet + of drifted snow - there was a slight dip at that point. When I had floundered my way out and got back to the control tower all the controllers were in fits of laughter - to them I had simply disappeared in an instant!

No bugger sent out a rescue team though!

Added:  Our CO actually got a rollicking for allowing a first line airfield to be closed by snow. But we were in a cluster of three airfields sharing the same clearance equipment. Not just snow ploughs but one pair of old Meteor jet engines, on a "push trailler" in front of a tanker, used like giant hair dryers to "blow-dry" the runways.

Oh, and three of us were awarded "fatigues" (snow clearing appropriately) for having a snowball fight with the USAF liaison captain! I guess the csptain got a private, "Just not British, old chap.." type telling off.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 02, 2018, 12:52:23 PM
It's really hot here.

Meanwhile, in Europe...

(https://scontent.fpoa13-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/28279528_1979531645697017_7944758629754657141_n.jpg?oh=c995110f2122aebc7b9a4f5cd859c64f&oe=5B0F0113)
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Dave on March 02, 2018, 01:08:29 PM
^ that could be what the inside of my kitchen sink drain pipe looks like. Wouldn't drain and the trap, though yeuky and smelly inside, is not that bad.

Was preparing lunch so finishing that off awaits my attention, trap now soaking in bleachy water and hair drier at the ready!

Continued in Grumpy thread . . .
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Sandra Craft on March 02, 2018, 07:20:09 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 02, 2018, 12:52:23 PM
It's really hot here.

Meanwhile, in Europe...

(https://scontent.fpoa13-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/28279528_1979531645697017_7944758629754657141_n.jpg?oh=c995110f2122aebc7b9a4f5cd859c64f&oe=5B0F0113)

:lol:

And in So Cal, it was really cold, then it was raining, and now it's just windy.  As we wait for the super-volcano under Yellowstone to erupt.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Dave on March 02, 2018, 07:58:53 PM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on March 02, 2018, 07:20:09 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 02, 2018, 12:52:23 PM
It's really hot here.

Meanwhile, in Europe...

(https://scontent.fpoa13-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/28279528_1979531645697017_7944758629754657141_n.jpg?oh=c995110f2122aebc7b9a4f5cd859c64f&oe=5B0F0113)

:lol:

And in So Cal, it was really cold, then it was raining, and now it's just windy.  As we wait for the super-volcano under Yellowstone to erupt.

Hope thst's a lo-o-ong wait!

Saw a TV film once that, very convincingly and very frightening, dramatised such an event. With that on one side and a dodgy bit of geology on La Palma in the Canaries that will inundate the Cartibean and the whole East coasts of America and Canada (and the West coast of part of Africa) with a tsunami 30 - 50+m high.

The Mid-West looks attractive, if global warming/volcanic winter does not turn it all to desert/ice field. . .
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Sandra Craft on March 02, 2018, 08:20:28 PM
Quote from: Dave on March 02, 2018, 07:58:53 PM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on March 02, 2018, 07:20:09 PM

And in So Cal, it was really cold, then it was raining, and now it's just windy.  As we wait for the super-volcano under Yellowstone to erupt.

Hope thst's a lo-o-ong wait!


Yeah.  I read something a while back about the North American Plate moving over the Yellowstone magma chamber which will put it under a protective layer of very solid rock for a geologically long time, preventing a catastrophic eruption within the human lifetime -- but only if the magma gets under the rock before anything dicey happens.  In the meantime, they've found another buried super-volcano out in the Californian desert.  Yippee.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: jumbojak on March 02, 2018, 09:31:41 PM
Might be sleeping in the car because of this damn wind. Ferry is down, interstates are clogged and cut off. I'm trapped... drove two and a half hours to get to work and probably won't make it home tonight.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Dave on March 02, 2018, 09:40:01 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on March 02, 2018, 09:31:41 PM
Might be sleeping in the car because of this damn wind. Ferry is down, interstates are clogged and cut off. I'm trapped... drove two and a half hours to get to work and probably won't make it home tonight.

There's many over here that know that problem, including a commuter train load of people stuck all night with no food or heater in the snow and a guy who took 15 hours to do a 1 hour car journey - then got stuck at work because of broken down and crashed vehicles clogging the road. We have had a surgeon walking miles to do an urgent operation and many other incredible, dedicated people doing their best to get important things done.

There have been stories to boost my feelings about human nature.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tank on March 02, 2018, 09:40:54 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on March 02, 2018, 09:31:41 PM
Might be sleeping in the car because of this damn wind. Ferry is down, interstates are clogged and cut off. I'm trapped... drove two and a half hours to get to work and probably won't make it home tonight.
Bummer! There are people in the UK who have been stuck in their cars over 10 hours now due to this shit weather!
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Magdalena on March 03, 2018, 02:51:08 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on March 02, 2018, 09:31:41 PM
Might be sleeping in the car because of this damn wind. Ferry is down, interstates are clogged and cut off. I'm trapped... drove two and a half hours to get to work and probably won't make it home tonight.
Are you still waiting in your car, JJ?  :(
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: jumbojak on March 03, 2018, 11:44:10 AM
I made it out and got as far as my mom's house. Lots of downed trees and one guy was killed yesterday when power lines fell on his truck. The temperature dropped into the 20s so I had to make a move somewhere.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Dave on March 03, 2018, 11:52:14 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on March 03, 2018, 11:44:10 AM
I made it out and got as far as my mom's house. Lots of downed trees and one guy was killed yesterday when power lines fell on his truck. The temperature dropped into the 20s so I had to make a move somewhere.
Good news, JJ !
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: jumbojak on March 03, 2018, 12:52:34 PM
Add a six year old to the list. Crushed by a tree in Chester. I can't remember a storm this powerful that was just wind. I'm glad it's not raining too but it's very odd.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tank on March 03, 2018, 04:56:21 PM
It's just stating to thaw now and tomorrow it's supposed to be getting up to 5°C
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Dave on March 03, 2018, 05:33:01 PM
Quote from: Tank on March 03, 2018, 04:56:21 PM
It's just stating to thaw now and tomorrow it's supposed to be getting up to 5°C

A barmy balmy 8oC and a  crying sun in this area it seems
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Harmonie on March 03, 2018, 08:40:29 PM
The sun is shining, it's way too darn warm, everything's turning green, the bugs are coming back, and I want to die... Cry.

But it was on this mid 60s day I was walking outside to the store and had to stop and think "What is wrong with me?". Even though it is sunny, the mid 60s should not feel hot. They're supposed to be in between hot and cold... Yet, here I am truthfully feeling hot. I have to wonder what is going on with me.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 04, 2018, 02:56:17 PM
They're saying it's going to reach 37°C today.  :desert:
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Sandra Craft on March 04, 2018, 11:06:34 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on March 03, 2018, 11:44:10 AM
I made it out and got as far as my mom's house. Lots of downed trees and one guy was killed yesterday when power lines fell on his truck. The temperature dropped into the 20s so I had to make a move somewhere.

Yay for mom's house, sorry about the guy in the truck. 
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 07, 2018, 03:32:39 PM
Pleasant weather today! Sunny, not too humid, temperature is 24°C.

This calls for a smiley change.

:hammock:
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tank on March 08, 2018, 10:30:39 AM
It started snowing here about 6:30. I set off to work at 6:55. Got 5 miles into a 14 mile journey... and stopped. 30 minutes stationary I turned around. All-in-all it took 2:15 to go 10 miles. By all accounts Leeds is still gridlocked at 10:28. The forcast it 8°C and  that appears to be the case so while it's still snowing it's also thawing!
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Davin on March 12, 2018, 05:15:06 PM
In one day, I drove from -6°f to 76°f. It was a long drive though.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Harmonie on March 12, 2018, 10:35:01 PM
Today has been pretty nice, with highs in the mid 40s. Sadly it's the last day this nice in the forecast. Of course.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: jumbojak on March 12, 2018, 10:55:05 PM
They predicted light rain. We're now seeing heavy snow and the roads are a mess. It isn't even below freezing.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Arturo on March 13, 2018, 12:36:32 AM
Why the fuck is there still snow?

Is this Trump's idea?
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Harmonie on March 13, 2018, 01:35:08 AM
And why can't I get any snow, ever?  :waah:

Even when it dropped below freezing all it did was rain. The system is rigged.  >:(
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: jumbojak on March 13, 2018, 02:00:36 AM
You can have ours if you want! I hate to think of the gridlock in Oklahoma if a sudden snowstorm coated the roads.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tank on March 13, 2018, 06:21:27 AM
It might snow again this weekent :l
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Harmonie on March 13, 2018, 04:25:13 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on March 13, 2018, 02:00:36 AM
You can have ours if you want! I hate to think of the gridlock in Oklahoma if a sudden snowstorm coated the roads.

Before the winter of 2011, we used to get a good snow every single winter, though. Ever since then, it's been like 1 inch or less every year. Yet in early 2011 it was over a foot in one storm and over 20 inches for the winter total. =/

People around here can handle it.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 13, 2018, 07:44:38 PM
The weather is gradually leaving the OMG-I'm-melting!-I'm-melting! phase and is becoming more pleasant as time passes.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Dave on March 13, 2018, 08:10:55 PM
Well, tomorrow looks good but don't fancy the weekend . .
(https://imgur.com/lmindgF.jpg)
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Arturo on March 13, 2018, 08:15:33 PM
Tomorrow looks nice and cold. And the day after that, cold. Day after that, cold. And the day after that? Cold.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Sandra Craft on March 13, 2018, 09:45:24 PM
Quote from: Dave on March 13, 2018, 08:10:55 PM
Well, tomorrow looks good but don't fancy the weekend . .
(https://imgur.com/lmindgF.jpg)

I have to say that is a nice, soothing curve tho -- very pleasant to look at.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Dave on March 13, 2018, 10:19:11 PM
If it wasn't for the flat top it's damn near ballistic.

BTW, Sandy, I assume you are not the Sandra Craft that has Jesus whispering in people's ears?
https://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=Jesus+whispers+in+your+ear&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3AJesus+whispers+in+your+ear

Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Sandra Craft on March 14, 2018, 01:47:07 AM
Quote from: Dave on March 13, 2018, 10:19:11 PM

BTW, Sandy, I assume you are not the Sandra Craft that has Jesus whispering in people's ears?
https://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=Jesus+whispers+in+your+ear&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3AJesus+whispers+in+your+ear

:shocked:  Holy Freaking Asmo -- well, I'm glad at least somebody with our name is a writer.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: jumbojak on March 14, 2018, 02:26:59 AM
Quote from: Harmonie on March 13, 2018, 04:25:13 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on March 13, 2018, 02:00:36 AM
You can have ours if you want! I hate to think of the gridlock in Oklahoma if a sudden snowstorm coated the roads.

Before the winter of 2011, we used to get a good snow every single winter, though. Ever since then, it's been like 1 inch or less every year. Yet in early 2011 it was over a foot in one storm and over 20 inches for the winter total. =/

People around here can handle it.

You learn something every day. I was assuming Oklahoma residents would react to snow and ice the same way Texas do.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Harmonie on March 14, 2018, 02:13:11 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on March 14, 2018, 02:26:59 AM
Quote from: Harmonie on March 13, 2018, 04:25:13 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on March 13, 2018, 02:00:36 AM
You can have ours if you want! I hate to think of the gridlock in Oklahoma if a sudden snowstorm coated the roads.

Before the winter of 2011, we used to get a good snow every single winter, though. Ever since then, it's been like 1 inch or less every year. Yet in early 2011 it was over a foot in one storm and over 20 inches for the winter total. =/

People around here can handle it.

You learn something every day. I was assuming Oklahoma residents would react to snow and ice the same way Texas do.

They do now, actually.

It's hard for me to believe. In 2011, when there was a foot of snow on the ground and the temperature was -20 F outside, my college did not cancel classes (K-12 schools did close, though. That's only common sense, you don't want kids out in such cold temperatures).

In recent years, schools close down if there's an inch of snow on the ground, including the same college mentioned above.

Seven years of no winter has changed a lot of things. But it hasn't changed ignorant peoples' minds on global warming.  ::)
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 14, 2018, 11:49:46 PM
Thunderstorms and hail in the forecast for tomorrow. I guess it's a good day to stay indoors! I don't want to get hit in the head by an ice cube falling from the sky or anything...
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 16, 2018, 02:53:20 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 14, 2018, 11:49:46 PM
Thunderstorms and hail in the forecast for tomorrow. I guess it's a good day to stay indoors! I don't want to get hit in the head by an ice cube falling from the sky or anything...

In the end, just a glorified drizzle and no hail.  ::)

(I don't regret staying in, though).  :visit morpheus:
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Dave on March 18, 2018, 08:52:51 AM
The world (well, this bit of it) went white overnight.

Glad I did my shop yesterday!
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tank on March 18, 2018, 09:23:54 AM
Quote from: Dave on March 18, 2018, 08:52:51 AM
The world (well, this bit of it) went white overnight.

Glad I did my shop yesterday!
Same here!
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: jumbojak on March 18, 2018, 12:29:12 PM
Supposed to approach 70F today. Snow on Wednesday.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 18, 2018, 07:25:24 PM
36C today. I'm trying to move as little as possible so this is all I'll type here for now.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Harmonie on March 19, 2018, 11:03:05 PM
It stayed in the lower 50s and upper 40s today with overcast skies. My kind of day! =D
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 25, 2018, 01:28:48 PM
The temperature is tolerable. It's going to be a rainy day but I don't mind!
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tom62 on March 25, 2018, 01:35:59 PM
A couple of days ago it was cold (-6 degrees) and snowing; now we've got wonderful, sunny spring weather (13 degrees).
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 26, 2018, 01:03:56 PM
I woke up this morning with a dark cloud over my head. I've named it Claude.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tank on March 26, 2018, 01:05:06 PM
We went out yesterday and didn't freeze!!!!
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: jumbojak on March 26, 2018, 01:12:56 PM
Yesterday was nice right up until I went to hang my work clothes on the line. Of course, it started to rain.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 27, 2018, 01:34:51 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on March 26, 2018, 01:12:56 PM
Yesterday was nice right up until I went to hang my work clothes on the line. Of course, it started to rain.

There must be a Law for that, right? Kinda like Murphy's Law but related to the probability of it raining just after you hang your clothes to dry? :notsure: 
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 27, 2018, 01:38:45 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 26, 2018, 01:03:56 PM
I woke up this morning with a dark cloud over my head. I've named it Claude.

Dark cloud has lifted. Can't say there will be sunshine though, as night has fallen.  ::)
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Dave on March 27, 2018, 08:31:45 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 27, 2018, 01:34:51 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on March 26, 2018, 01:12:56 PM
Yesterday was nice right up until I went to hang my work clothes on the line. Of course, it started to rain.

There must be a Law for that, right? Kinda like Murphy's Law but related to the probability of it raining just after you hang your clothes to dry? :notsure:

It's right there in the list before the one that says, in the UK anyway, "After you wash your car the wind will shift to the south and bring rain with Saharan sand in it."
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tank on March 27, 2018, 09:26:23 AM
Talking about dust from the Sahara.

'Orange snow' baffles eastern Europeans (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-43533804)
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on March 28, 2018, 05:26:09 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/Zrmx8AM.jpg)
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Dave on March 28, 2018, 05:53:05 PM
It's Wetnessday here.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Harmonie on March 28, 2018, 10:54:00 PM
It is actually really nice here today. It rained for a long time, but today the rain finally moved out. Thankfully the clouds did not, and we've had a day sitting around 50-54 degrees. Very beautiful. A rare instance of weather where I am actually comfortable outside.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 31, 2018, 03:06:14 PM
It's raining
It's pouring
The old man is snoring
He went to bed and bumped his head
Er...how does the rest go again?  :scratch:
Oh who cares,
This rhyme is boring!
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Dave on March 31, 2018, 03:19:03 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 31, 2018, 03:06:14 PM
It's raining
It's pouring
The old man is snoring
He went to bed and bumped his head
Er...how does the rest go again?  :scratch:
Oh who cares,
This rhyme is boring!

He suffered your problem, Silver, couldn't get up in the morning!
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Bad Penny II on March 31, 2018, 03:19:31 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 31, 2018, 03:06:14 PM
It's raining
It's pouring
The old man is snoring
He went to bed and bumped his head
Er...how does the rest go again?  :scratch:
Oh who cares,
This rhyme is boring!

He combed his head with the leg of his chair.
A vain old bastard, probably but maybe not.
Could've been pressured by an elder abuser.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 31, 2018, 03:21:26 PM
Quote from: Dave on March 31, 2018, 03:19:03 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 31, 2018, 03:06:14 PM
It's raining
It's pouring
The old man is snoring
He went to bed and bumped his head
Er...how does the rest go again?  :scratch:
Oh who cares,
This rhyme is boring!

He suffered your problem, Silver, couldn't get up in the morning!

:lol: If you must know, today I got up early, rising and shining at 8 o'clock. :grin:
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Bad Penny II on March 31, 2018, 03:36:33 PM
Quote from: Bad Penny II on March 31, 2018, 03:19:31 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 31, 2018, 03:06:14 PM
It's raining
It's pouring
The old man is snoring
He went to bed and bumped his head
Er...how does the rest go again?  :scratch:
Oh who cares,
This rhyme is boring!

He combed his head with the leg of his chair.
A vain old bastard, probably but maybe not.
Could've been pressured by an elder abuser.

No, No, no that was Dan

Dan, Dan, the fine old man,
Washed his face in the frying pan,
Combed his hair with the leg of the chair,
Dan, Dan, the fine old man.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 31, 2018, 03:37:50 PM
Quote from: Bad Penny II on March 31, 2018, 03:36:33 PM
Quote from: Bad Penny II on March 31, 2018, 03:19:31 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 31, 2018, 03:06:14 PM
It's raining
It's pouring
The old man is snoring
He went to bed and bumped his head
Er...how does the rest go again?  :scratch:
Oh who cares,
This rhyme is boring!

He combed his head with the leg of his chair.
A vain old bastard, probably but maybe not.
Could've been pressured by an elder abuser.

No, No, no that was Dan

Dan, Dan, the fine old man,
Washed his face in the frying pan,
Combed his hair with the leg of the chair,
Dan, Dan, the fine old man.

:snicker: I didn't know what one.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Harmonie on April 02, 2018, 12:03:34 AM
Today it's fairly chilly. It's dropped down to near freezing, with most of the day in the 30s. Love it! Too bad we can't get any snow.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 02, 2018, 12:44:04 AM
Love this! :lol:

(https://scontent.fpoa13-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/29791073_955723064586486_2375459621357653087_n.jpg?_nc_cat=0&oh=2de6981019de15f297e0e1a413e5de4f&oe=5B679383)
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Harmonie on April 02, 2018, 06:46:47 PM
Cloudy and in the low 40s. Ah yes. This is the best kind of weather.

A lot of people are complaining about it being 'cold', but eh... Like imagine if it were the flip side of the year - early October. It's always hot and no one ever complains, but when it stays chilly into April everyone makes a big flipping deal. So sick of this bias. At least the weather is nice for once.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on April 03, 2018, 04:37:01 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/twE9ZJ1.jpg)
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Buddy on April 03, 2018, 06:09:54 PM
Warm weather is taking its sweet time to get here and I'm really mad about it. I am so done with cold and rain and snow.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Dave on April 03, 2018, 06:40:47 PM
After swathing myself in waterproofs before going out to the car the downpour stopped as soon as I got in it.

The 20 minute drive needed wipers only for a few drops blown off the hood by the slipstream.

Except for the last 100 yards when the clouds dumped their full load once again, so I had a 200 yard dash (well, sort of dash) through a seeming waterfall.

Does someone, somewhere not like me?
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Harmonie on April 03, 2018, 06:59:28 PM
It was real warm for the morning when I woke up and it was getting kind of yucky, but thankfully a cold front has come through and now it's back in the lower 50s. =D
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: jumbojak on April 04, 2018, 02:35:34 AM
The last two days here been gorgeous. Wonderful temperature, no biting wind.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Buddy on April 04, 2018, 04:07:42 PM
It is snowing.  :Gaah:
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: jumbojak on April 04, 2018, 06:04:59 PM
You need to head south.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Buddy on April 04, 2018, 06:45:03 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on April 04, 2018, 06:04:59 PM
You need to head south.

Yes I do. Indiana weather is making me want to rip my hair out.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: jumbojak on April 04, 2018, 06:56:27 PM
Once the sumber heat hits you might rethink your decision though.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Buddy on April 04, 2018, 07:28:39 PM
Nah, I'm a warm weather person. I can take the heat and humidity but I can't stand the cold.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: jumbojak on April 04, 2018, 07:37:34 PM
Virginia might be a bit chilly in winter for you but if you came down this way I'd help get you set up. Charleston is very popular and Richmond has quite the following too.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Buddy on April 04, 2018, 08:01:30 PM
Man, I would if I could. I want to get the hell out of dodge so bad. The only thing keeping me here is that my boyfriend has a really good job and cost of living is so low. Otherwise I'd be looking to transfer to another PNC branch. They have a lot of openings in the Philadelphia/Harrisburg PA area that I would love to apply to.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: jumbojak on April 04, 2018, 08:18:33 PM
What does he do?
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Buddy on April 04, 2018, 08:21:52 PM
He works as a line supervisor at a local pretzel factory. He doesn't want to leave Indiana right now so it's not the only reason we are still here, just the biggest one.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: jumbojak on April 04, 2018, 09:19:46 PM
Plus, all the pretzels you can eat, right?  :D
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Harmonie on April 04, 2018, 09:32:28 PM
Quote from: Buddy on April 04, 2018, 07:28:39 PM
Nah, I'm a warm weather person. I can take the heat and humidity but I can't stand the cold.

You need to come to Oklahoma. Heat and humidity can happen all four seasons of the year. And people act soooo offended when it's not hot and humid in April.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Buddy on April 04, 2018, 09:40:31 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on April 04, 2018, 09:19:46 PM
Plus, all the pretzels you can eat, right?  :D

OMG I take so many bags of pretzels with me to work to give away because we have so many. If any HAF member wants peanut butter filled pretzels PM me because it's getting ridiculous lol
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on April 06, 2018, 01:40:56 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/LTiBL8j.jpg)
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Harmonie on April 06, 2018, 02:22:15 PM
There's a chance of a wintry mix tonight which includes SNOW. Yes, actual snow. Not that nonsense in February where it dropped below freezing and it still rains. I hope. I hope so much. *crosses fingers*
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on April 06, 2018, 04:35:00 PM
Quote from: Harmonie on April 06, 2018, 02:22:15 PM
There's a chance of a wintry mix tonight which includes SNOW. Yes, actual snow. Not that nonsense in February where it dropped below freezing and it still rains. I hope. I hope so much. *crosses fingers*

I enjoy our winters here in Michigan, and love the snow, butt the time for that is over. It's actually been a long, cold winter, and I've shoveled enough snow for the time being.

"When Chekhov saw the long winter, he saw a winter bleak and dark and bereft of hope".

I'm tired of the cold, and of the snow, I want warmth and sunshine and a little hope.

I want to drive my car with the windows down.

I want to walk into the house without having to take boots off, or salt-crusted shoes.

I'm tired of wearing gloves, and a scarf or waiting for my car to warm up in the morning.

I want to walk out into our warehouse at work and not have to put on a jacket.

When I take my yoga mat out of my car to go to class I don't want to feel like I'm laying naked on a thin sheet of ice.

I want to sit outside on the patio and enjoy the early morning sun, watch the sunrise...I'd like to go to sleep at night and not have to lather up my hand with skin lotion, and then sleep with socks on my hands cuz' my hands dry out from the cold...maybe sleep with the windows open.

I want to take a nap in my hammock, under the trees, listening to the birds while a soft breeze folds over my face.

That's it...that's all I want.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Harmonie on April 06, 2018, 05:24:23 PM
I understand about dry hands/skin. That's pretty much the only thing that I see as bad about winter, and it is really annoying. I feel like since 2012 my hands have gotten a lot drier during winters. I think it has to do with me working. It hasn't gotten any better since I left and returned to school so it must be permanent. *sigh*

For me, I want the snow, though. This cold that will hopefully bring us some snow will be gone in a day or two.

If this snows and actually accumulates at all, then it will be the very FIRST time I've seen snow here since I came to this college two years ago. BRING IT ON, I say.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on April 07, 2018, 02:49:10 AM
April: cruellest month, am I?
Eliot: that's ... not what I meant
April: I'll show you cruel
Eliot: you're supposed to be breeding lilacs! out of the dead land!
April: lol
Eliot: STOP FUCKING SNOWING AND START MIXING MY MEMORY WITH DESIRE GODDAMN IT!
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: jumbojak on April 07, 2018, 02:55:53 AM
It was 77° F today. Nice and sunny. Tomorrow it's expected to snow.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tom62 on April 07, 2018, 05:52:50 AM
We now have very cold mornings (-1 to 2 degrees). The temperatures then go up to 16-18 degrees.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Harmonie on April 07, 2018, 02:32:23 PM
IT ACTUALLY SNOWED (and even accumulated a little bit)!  :heyhey: :cheerleader:

A month before graduating, I got to walk through the campus and see it with snow for the very first time. I may have cried a little.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 07, 2018, 08:32:03 PM
The sun decided to come out today. I've been praying for it to go away. Obviously it decided to stay.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tom62 on April 08, 2018, 08:43:50 AM
Temperatures have gone up to 25 degrees! It is the time again to enjoy a great meal on a restaurant terrace, while wearing a T-shirt :) (and get run over by a crazy German in a delivery van  >:().
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 08, 2018, 03:24:39 PM
Quote from: Tom62 on April 08, 2018, 08:43:50 AM
...(and get run over by a crazy German in a delivery van  >:().

Crazy stuff right there... :(
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on April 08, 2018, 05:54:23 PM
Quote from: Harmonie on April 07, 2018, 02:32:23 PM
IT ACTUALLY SNOWED (and even accumulated a little bit)!  :heyhey: :cheerleader:

A month before graduating, I got to walk through the campus and see it with snow for the very first time. I may have cried a little.

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 07, 2018, 08:32:03 PM
The sun decided to come out today. I've been praying for it to go away. Obviously it decided to stay.

Sometimes I really wonder about this place what with all of teh kat lovers, and now here we are in April and Harmonie is crying tears of joy because it is snowing, meanwhile xSP is praying to the gods for the sun to go away. :eyebrow:
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Harmonie on April 08, 2018, 06:44:25 PM
Quote from: Papasito Bruno on April 08, 2018, 05:54:23 PM
Quote from: Harmonie on April 07, 2018, 02:32:23 PM
IT ACTUALLY SNOWED (and even accumulated a little bit)!  :heyhey: :cheerleader:

A month before graduating, I got to walk through the campus and see it with snow for the very first time. I may have cried a little.

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 07, 2018, 08:32:03 PM
The sun decided to come out today. I've been praying for it to go away. Obviously it decided to stay.

Sometimes I really wonder about this place what with all of teh kat lovers, and now here we are in April and Harmonie is crying tears of joy because it is snowing, meanwhile xSP is praying to the gods for the sun to go away. :eyebrow:

I mean, have I not explained myself well enough? I don't live where you do. Snow is not something that sticks around all winter and beyond. Snow is something that we're lucky if we see it at all nowadays.

Also I don't much care for the sun in nearly any context. If it's below 50 degrees than the sun is fine, but if it's above that it is too hot, unless combined with a consistent North breeze. Even still, once it gets up into the 70s it becomes too warm whether or not there is a North breeze or not.

We can agree on cats and dogs, though. I much prefer dogs.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 08, 2018, 07:19:28 PM
Quote from: Papasito Bruno on April 08, 2018, 05:54:23 PM
Quote from: Harmonie on April 07, 2018, 02:32:23 PM
IT ACTUALLY SNOWED (and even accumulated a little bit)!  :heyhey: :cheerleader:

A month before graduating, I got to walk through the campus and see it with snow for the very first time. I may have cried a little.

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 07, 2018, 08:32:03 PM
The sun decided to come out today. I've been praying for it to go away. Obviously it decided to stay.

Sometimes I really wonder about this place what with all of teh kat lovers, and now here we are in April and Harmonie is crying tears of joy because it is snowing, meanwhile xSP is praying to the gods for the sun to go away. :eyebrow:

Oh don't worry, it doesn't snow here but probably by august I will be asking it to come back. :grin:
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on April 09, 2018, 01:47:03 PM
Quote from: Harmonie on April 08, 2018, 06:44:25 PM
Quote from: Papasito Bruno on April 08, 2018, 05:54:23 PM
Quote from: Harmonie on April 07, 2018, 02:32:23 PM
IT ACTUALLY SNOWED (and even accumulated a little bit)!  :heyhey: :cheerleader:

A month before graduating, I got to walk through the campus and see it with snow for the very first time. I may have cried a little.

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 07, 2018, 08:32:03 PM
The sun decided to come out today. I've been praying for it to go away. Obviously it decided to stay.

Sometimes I really wonder about this place what with all of teh kat lovers, and now here we are in April and Harmonie is crying tears of joy because it is snowing, meanwhile xSP is praying to the gods for the sun to go away. :eyebrow:

I mean, have I not explained myself well enough? I don't live where you do. Snow is not something that sticks around all winter and beyond. Snow is something that we're lucky if we see it at all nowadays.

Also I don't much care for the sun in nearly any context. If it's below 50 degrees than the sun is fine, but if it's above that it is too hot, unless combined with a consistent North breeze. Even still, once it gets up into the 70s it becomes too warm whether or not there is a North breeze or not.

We can agree on cats and dogs, though. I much prefer dogs.

Yes you have,... and sorry as I was just kidding. I am fortunate to live in an area where we have 4 seasons, and I love the variance we have here, from the hot August summer days to the cold, snowy Januarys.

You'll have to forgive me as I'm just anxious for spring to arrive. 8)
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Harmonie on April 11, 2018, 11:28:08 PM
It got up into the upper 70s today. Yuck. It was okay (I guess) if and only if you were in the wind, but there seems to be a lot of time I spend outside where the wind is blocked and that is just yucky.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Davin on April 12, 2018, 03:16:10 PM
It got to 100° on Tuesday. The ten year average for the last day above 100° is October 3rd. The 30 year average is September 26th. Looking forward to another hot year.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Arturo on April 14, 2018, 02:47:17 PM
Looks like the sun finally decided to show itself
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: jumbojak on April 14, 2018, 03:09:25 PM
Upper 80s today. I really need to fix the damn air conditioning!
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 14, 2018, 03:14:43 PM
It reached 34 degrees Celsius on Thursday, yesterday is dropped to 20 degrees, same as today.

I've come to the conclusion that autumn is just some cosmic conspiracy to make us sick.  ::)
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Harmonie on April 14, 2018, 05:16:38 PM
The heat has subsided for a couple of days, thankfully. It's actually 40 degrees F right now, cloudy, and windy and I love it! However, the inside temperature and humidity is still feeling like it's 80 degrees outside, so I had to turn on the air-conditioner.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Dave on April 14, 2018, 08:36:25 PM
There was a big, shiny thing in the sky today. We talked amongst ourselves, debating what it might be. One said it was "The Sun" but we decided that was merely the stuff of myth and legend; of stories told to children, on dismal days, to allay their fears.

The truth lies out there, we will find it . . .
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Essie Mae on April 15, 2018, 12:26:09 PM
Quote from: Dave on April 14, 2018, 08:36:25 PM
There was a big, shiny thing in the sky today. We talked amongst ourselves, debating what it might be. One said it was "The Sun" but we decided that was merely the stuff of myth and legend; of stories told to children, on dismal days, to allay their fears.

The truth lies out there, we will find it . . .

That big shiny thing is predicted to be visible over UK on Tue and Wed. We are going to York for day by train on Wed so hoping to see it there.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Harmonie on April 16, 2018, 01:08:02 AM
Another nice day with temperatures in the upper 40s. The sun showed up today, which I would usually dislike, but since the temperatures are so cool, it doesn't make it uncomfortable.

Apparently we've broke the record of April freezes this year, and doubled the record with that! Oklahoma must be seeing that I'm thinking of moving and is trying to redeem itself, but it's already too late.  :smileshake:
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: jumbojak on April 16, 2018, 02:57:18 AM
Today was very nice. It wasn't unreasonably warm and periodic showers kept the pollen down. I just hope that my clothes are dry on the line when I get home.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Harmonie on April 17, 2018, 11:37:46 PM
It got up into the mid 80s. It's so yucky. I'm so ready to move.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on April 20, 2018, 07:49:08 PM
Mother Nature is cruel...back on April 12th it reached a high of 77 F. Then the temperature dropped back down to low 30, with a high of 39 for several days. Last Sunday we had an ice storm which wreaked havoc on the area with downed trees and branches. I have several large branches in my yard and one on my garage that I need to remove and cut down to firewood size; plus about 250,000 people were without power for 2-4 days including my workplace on Monday which totally sucked.
It was fucking freezing in the office all day, and the warehouse was even worse. We didn't get power on until 1530.

Fortunately we were able to get some generators going, but we don't have anything powerful enough to work in the warehouse so those poor guys worked in the cold and dark most of the day, plus the dock-plates at all of our loading docks are electric so I had to rig up some straps and hooks that we could attached to the forklifts in order to lift them up. It was an extremely long day.

Tuesday morning we woke up to snow on the ground.

Then yesterday we actually had a 3.9 magnitude earthquake...which was centered only about 15 miles outside Detroit which is extremely weird and unusual. In fact most times we here in Michigan feel tremors is when they occur in other states.

(https://i.imgur.com/QXVHC0W.jpg)

I feel fortunate that this weekend it is going to be in the mid-50's and sunny. Fucking heat-wave.

Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Magdalena on April 20, 2018, 08:38:16 PM
Quote from: Papasito Bruno on April 20, 2018, 07:49:08 PM
Mother Nature is cruel...
Yes, she can be cruel sometimes.  :therethere:
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Davin on April 20, 2018, 08:42:40 PM
I woke up to a cold 58° this morning. It's now 72°. Not bad after getting up to 100° last week.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Dave on April 20, 2018, 09:31:25 PM
London had its hottest April day for 70 years yesterday, 84o
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 24, 2018, 02:21:17 AM
It rained for about 20 minutes and then stopped just now. Must be the angels weeping.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: jumbojak on April 24, 2018, 04:52:41 AM
Today it was cool and sunny. It's supposed to rain for the rest of the week though.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Harmonie on April 24, 2018, 11:20:25 PM
78 degrees and sunny. Yuck.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 24, 2018, 11:27:24 PM
It's going to be around 30 degrees C all week. Is this what passes for autumn these days?  :grrr:
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 03, 2018, 02:11:38 AM
Thankfully it was a little cooler today, around 22 degrees.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Arturo on May 03, 2018, 05:31:20 AM
We had our first thunderstorm a few minutes ago. It just ended.

I am also putting the air conditioner on as well while I listen to some tunes.

This is why I love summer.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Bluenose on May 03, 2018, 05:43:55 AM
25°C (77°F) and cloudy today in this part of the Great Southern Land
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: hermes2015 on May 03, 2018, 06:35:28 AM
Winter is approaching here. We had an overnight low of 12° and a sunny high of 20° is expected today.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tom62 on May 04, 2018, 05:07:59 PM
The day started out cold (7 degrees) but now, the sun is finally shining, and the temperature is 24 degrees.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Dave on May 04, 2018, 05:19:05 PM
It'approaching 1725 and this is the first day I have not put the heating on since last summer!

Won''t be long now before I am complainimg it is too hot and humid . . .
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Arturo on May 04, 2018, 06:00:14 PM
Quote from: Dave on May 04, 2018, 05:19:05 PM
It'approaching 1725 and this is the first day I have not put the heating on since last summer!

Won''t be long now before I am complainimg it is too hot and humid . . .

Mmm yeah hot and humid days. Perfect for going swimming.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Harmonie on May 05, 2018, 01:42:20 AM
Today was decent, temperatures in the 60s with only a few peaks of sun. Yesterday it poured down rain, the day before it was hot, sunny, and miserable. RIP Spring. It's amazing it actually stuck around for April, I suppose.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tank on May 05, 2018, 10:56:34 AM
It's hot and sunny!!!!
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Dave on May 05, 2018, 11:12:30 AM
Quote from: Tank on May 05, 2018, 10:56:34 AM
It's hot and sunny!!!!

Yeah!
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: jumbojak on May 06, 2018, 01:52:04 PM
Rain today with scattered thunderstorms, but it cooled off and should knock down the pollen a bit.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Dave on May 06, 2018, 02:59:20 PM
Hot and sunny again, the weather gods seem to have forgotten it is mandatory that it rains in the Spring bank holiday. Supposed to hot 26o tomorrow.

Walked the kilometer to the supermarket, enjoyed it apart from the aching legs, angina, shortage of breath . . . Got the bus back.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: jumbojak on May 06, 2018, 04:41:29 PM
You're letting a little angina come between you and your exercise?
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Dave on May 06, 2018, 05:56:23 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on May 06, 2018, 04:41:29 PM
You're letting a little angina come between you and your exercise?

Naw, just take a squirt or two of nitro glycerin (well away from naked flames or possibility of impact) (close your mouth gently) and power on!

:grin:
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 16, 2018, 12:34:01 PM
It's 4 degrees Celsius (40 F) in Porto Alegre right now. I can barely feel my legs. 
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: jumbojak on June 16, 2018, 12:58:02 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on June 16, 2018, 12:34:01 PM
It's 4 degrees Celsius (40 F) in Porto Alegre right now. I can barely feel my legs. 

You poor thing... we're set to hit 36C here and be even hotter tomorrow and into next week.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Bluenose on June 16, 2018, 12:59:23 PM
Currently in Melbourne it is 8°C (46°F) down from a maximum today of 12°C (54°F).  It's been raining and rather windy.  I know that's probably mild by the standards of some members but it's bloody cold for this Aussie!  Brrrr...
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 16, 2018, 01:08:02 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on June 16, 2018, 12:58:02 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on June 16, 2018, 12:34:01 PM
It's 4 degrees Celsius (40 F) in Porto Alegre right now. I can barely feel my legs. 

You poor thing... we're set to hit 36C here and be even hotter tomorrow and into next week.

For a moment I was considering asking if you wanted to switch places before coming to my senses.  :P

Summer was rough here, with temps almost constantly around those numbers. High humidity as well, which only makes things worse.   
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: jumbojak on June 16, 2018, 01:38:06 PM
Hey, if you lose your mind again we can switch places! You or Bluenose... I'm too old for this heat...
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 16, 2018, 01:51:08 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on June 16, 2018, 01:38:06 PM
Hey, if you lose your mind again we can switch places! You or Bluenose... I'm too old for this heat...

Heh, I'll keep that in mind!

Though, if I lose my mind would I lose the mental note as well? :notsure: Hmm...
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: jumbojak on June 16, 2018, 02:28:09 PM
You're the brain scientist. You tell me.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Bad Penny II on June 16, 2018, 04:50:37 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on June 16, 2018, 12:58:02 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on June 16, 2018, 12:34:01 PM
It's 4 degrees Celsius (40 F) in Porto Alegre right now. I can barely feel my legs. 

You poor thing... we're set to hit 36C here and be even hotter tomorrow and into next week.

36C is too much.

It was gorgeous 21C winter day here today.
It's now 1:48am tomorrow, it's 3.5C outside, but I'm not outside.

I stuck my head out the back door, feels more like 12C.

(https://i.imgur.com/rztK9ZX.jpg)
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Dave on June 16, 2018, 04:58:50 PM
When I were in Bahrain it hit 60C - now that is warm . . .
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Bad Penny II on June 16, 2018, 05:10:00 PM
Quote from: Dave on June 16, 2018, 04:58:50 PM
When I were in Bahrain it hit 60C - now that is warm . . .

That's not a temperature complex organisms should have to cope with.
If I was you I'd blame all my typos on being exposed to it.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Dave on June 16, 2018, 05:13:30 PM
Quote from: Bad Penny II on June 16, 2018, 05:10:00 PM
Quote from: Dave on June 16, 2018, 04:58:50 PM
When I were in Bahrain it hit 60C - now that is warm . . .

That's not a temperature complex organisms should have to cope with.
If I was you I'd blame all my typos on being exposed to it.

I was on airfield guard duty that day.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Velma on June 16, 2018, 06:22:17 PM
It is only a few minutes after noon here. It is already 93 F (34 C). The predicted high is 97 F (36 C). I'm not sure I want to leave the house.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Icarus on June 16, 2018, 08:27:27 PM
It is summer in central Floridabut we have not had more than 91 F.  Nights average about 72F.  So far so good.  It has been tolerable but one still needs to refrain from exposure to the mid day sun
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Velma on June 16, 2018, 09:04:35 PM
At some point, I do need to go grocery shopping. Fortunately, it is nothing urgent, so I can wait until it cools off a bit. I am glad that most of the grocery stores around here are open until 11 pm or midnight.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Bluenose on June 16, 2018, 09:08:12 PM
Quote from: Icarus on June 16, 2018, 08:27:27 PM
It is summer in central Floridabut we have not had more than 91 F.  Nights average about 72F.  So far so good.  It has been tolerable but one still needs to refrain from exposure to the mid day sun

Yes, well it has been said that only "mad dogs and Englishmen go out in the midday sun"...   ;)
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 17, 2018, 03:52:46 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on June 16, 2018, 02:28:09 PM
You're the brain scientist. You tell me.

I have no idea. :lol: And I don't feel like losing it to see what happens! :P
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: hermes2015 on June 17, 2018, 03:59:00 PM
Quote from: Bluenose on June 16, 2018, 09:08:12 PM
Quote from: Icarus on June 16, 2018, 08:27:27 PM
It is summer in central Floridabut we have not had more than 91 F.  Nights average about 72F.  So far so good.  It has been tolerable but one still needs to refrain from exposure to the mid day sun

Yes, well it has been said that only "mad dogs and Englishmen go out in the midday sun"...   ;)

Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Dave on June 17, 2018, 04:06:59 PM
^

Thanks, Hermes, I very much enjoyed that!

We might do Flanders and Swann sometime. Ah, memories . . .
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Arturo on June 17, 2018, 04:12:03 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on June 17, 2018, 03:52:46 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on June 16, 2018, 02:28:09 PM
You're the brain scientist. You tell me.

I have no idea. :lol: And I don't feel like losing it to see what happens! :P

Put it in a bottle with a note.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: hermes2015 on June 17, 2018, 04:18:12 PM
Quote from: Dave on June 17, 2018, 04:06:59 PM
^

Thanks, Hermes, I very much enjoyed that!

We might do Flanders and Swann sometime. Ah, memories . . .

That's a good idea, but will anyone else here like Flanders and Swann?
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Dave on June 17, 2018, 04:39:02 PM
Quote from: hermes2015 on June 17, 2018, 04:18:12 PM
Quote from: Dave on June 17, 2018, 04:06:59 PM
^

Thanks, Hermes, I very much enjoyed that!

We might do Flanders and Swann sometime. Ah, memories . . .

That's a good idea, but will anyone else here like Flanders and Swann?

There is only one way to find out, but I can only think "Mud" is in anyway weather connected!

Media thread?

Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: hermes2015 on June 17, 2018, 04:47:27 PM
Quote from: Dave on June 17, 2018, 04:39:02 PM
Quote from: hermes2015 on June 17, 2018, 04:18:12 PM
Quote from: Dave on June 17, 2018, 04:06:59 PM
^

Thanks, Hermes, I very much enjoyed that!

We might do Flanders and Swann sometime. Ah, memories . . .

That's a good idea, but will anyone else here like Flanders and Swann?

There is only one way to find out, but I can only think "Mud" is in anyway weather connected!

Media thread?

Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Dave on June 17, 2018, 05:09:31 PM
Hah!

I had totally forgotten that one!
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Bluenose on June 19, 2018, 12:59:24 PM
Quote from: hermes2015 on June 17, 2018, 04:18:12 PM
Quote from: Dave on June 17, 2018, 04:06:59 PM
^

Thanks, Hermes, I very much enjoyed that!

We might do Flanders and Swann sometime. Ah, memories . . .

That's a good idea, but will anyone else here like Flanders and Swann?

I can't tell, I'm covered in all this mud, mud, glorious mud....
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tank on June 19, 2018, 02:32:58 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_As2ao3Ga8
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: hermes2015 on June 19, 2018, 04:17:31 PM
Quote from: Tank on June 19, 2018, 02:32:58 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_As2ao3Ga8

I can just picture Minnie Bannister and Henry Crun dancing to that.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Harmonie on June 19, 2018, 11:48:16 PM
It's been hot and humid hell around here. I had to walk to the store yesterday and I felt like I was going to die. I hate the heat sooo much!
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 20, 2018, 12:01:16 AM
Today it was foggy. Beautiful day.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Bluenose on June 20, 2018, 05:08:08 AM
Yesterday at 6 am (Australian Eastern Standard Time - GMT +10) it was 3°C and according to the local news broadcast was at that very moment the coldest city in the world.  I have my doubts about that claim, but I suspect it was just the coldest on some list of cities they were using, but nevertheless it was chilly and there was a reasonable fog/mist around the place.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 23, 2018, 02:48:09 PM
Argh, it's going to rain this afternoon.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Bad Penny II on June 23, 2018, 03:08:00 PM
What's the problem, were you planning to be outside?
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Dave on June 23, 2018, 03:09:51 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on June 23, 2018, 02:48:09 PM
Argh, it's going to rain this afternoon.

I dunno, don't like sun, don't like rain. 'Spose you are just fussy and like it dry and coolish?   :eyeroll:
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 23, 2018, 03:14:03 PM
Quote from: Bad Penny II on June 23, 2018, 03:08:00 PM
What's the problem, were you planning to be outside?

Yes, but there's another problem...my internet service provider is so bad that when it rains, internet fails. Therefore, when it's raining I feel like I've been suddenly ejected into the distant past.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 23, 2018, 03:17:02 PM
Quote from: Dave on June 23, 2018, 03:09:51 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on June 23, 2018, 02:48:09 PM
Argh, it's going to rain this afternoon.

I dunno, don't like sun, don't like rain. 'Spose you are just fussy and like it dry and coolish?   :eyeroll:

Not too dry (where I'm from, central-western Brazil, it gets very dry) but not too humid either. I don't mind the sun when it isn't too hot, and I don't mind the rain when it isn't falling on me.  ;D

I guess I am fussy. :P
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Harmonie on June 23, 2018, 07:12:14 PM
It's not as horrendous as it could be. Believe it or not, here on the second day of summer it is currently sitting at 79 degrees at 1PM.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Velma on June 23, 2018, 07:23:04 PM
Mid to high 90's is typical for this time of year in this area. However, today's high is supposed to be 82 F. For the St. Louis area in late June that can almost be classified as a miracle.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: jumbojak on June 23, 2018, 09:49:46 PM
Just over 100° F here. Hot but breezy.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Harmonie on June 24, 2018, 12:04:01 AM
Quote from: Harmonie on June 23, 2018, 07:12:14 PM
It's not as horrendous as it could be. Believe it or not, here on the second day of summer it is currently sitting at 79 degrees at 1PM.

I take back everything I said. I decided that since the weather was a slight bit less miserable than it would be any other day of the week I should walk to the store. Bad idea. It turns out that the temperature rose up to 87 degrees. I also should have worn lighter colored clothes, you'd think I'd learn after last time, but I do like my dark colored clothes too much. lol
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Velma on June 24, 2018, 12:23:17 AM
Quote from: Harmonie on June 24, 2018, 12:04:01 AM
Quote from: Harmonie on June 23, 2018, 07:12:14 PM
It's not as horrendous as it could be. Believe it or not, here on the second day of summer it is currently sitting at 79 degrees at 1PM.

I take back everything I said. I decided that since the weather was a slight bit less miserable than it would be any other day of the week I should walk to the store. Bad idea. It turns out that the temperature rose up to 87 degrees. I also should have worn lighter colored clothes, you'd think I'd learn after last time, but I do like my dark colored clothes too much. lol
Make sure you have your phone with you so that you can call for help if you feel like you are about to collapse from heat stroke!
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Bluenose on June 24, 2018, 06:01:54 AM
Quote from: Harmonie on June 24, 2018, 12:04:01 AM
Quote from: Harmonie on June 23, 2018, 07:12:14 PM
It's not as horrendous as it could be. Believe it or not, here on the second day of summer it is currently sitting at 79 degrees at 1PM.

I take back everything I said. I decided that since the weather was a slight bit less miserable than it would be any other day of the week I should walk to the store. Bad idea. It turns out that the temperature rose up to 87 degrees. I also should have worn lighter colored clothes, you'd think I'd learn after last time, but I do like my dark colored clothes too much. lol

You'd fit in well in Melbourne, then!  It's practically compulsory here to were dark, preferably black clothing!  We're a stylish lot...   ;)
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tank on June 27, 2018, 09:29:48 PM
It's very dry here. I have put 3,400kg of water on my back and front gardens combined.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Dave on June 27, 2018, 09:54:28 PM
Quote from: Tank on June 27, 2018, 09:29:48 PM
It's very dry here. I have put 3,400kg of water on my back and front gardens combined.
I hear it's a bit dry over Msnchester wwy . . .

Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tank on June 28, 2018, 07:53:07 AM
Quote from: Dave on June 27, 2018, 09:54:28 PM
Quote from: Tank on June 27, 2018, 09:29:48 PM
It's very dry here. I have put 3,400kg of water on my back and front gardens combined.
I hear it's a bit dry over Msnchester wwy . . .
I have no idea, I live in Leeds. :grin:
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 30, 2018, 02:43:17 PM
It's so humid here...

https://www.timeanddate.com/weather/brazil/porto-alegre (https://www.timeanddate.com/weather/brazil/porto-alegre)

100% Sheesh. We might as well evolve gills.

(I know that's not how evolution works :P )
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 01, 2018, 02:27:43 PM
Looks like the sun's a bit shy but will peek out from behind the clouds every now and then.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: jumbojak on July 01, 2018, 07:54:55 PM
It's frigging hot today. I burned my hand on the steering wheel.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Dave on July 02, 2018, 03:07:12 PM
Went to Tesco by bus about 11am, sun was nuce and warm with a gentle breeze. Even stood in sun to soak up sone vitamin D whikst I waited for the bus.

2pm-ish, just put recycling out, that sun is dangerous! Have not felt sunlight that hot for a long time. Forecast says 29C, currently 28C indoors with venetian blind down and north side windows open. Lack of humidity and ceiling fan making it just tolerable.

That is serious sunburn stuff out there! Bet it's warm at Wimblers. 'Nuff to stew yer strawberries and curdle yer cream!!
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: jumbojak on July 02, 2018, 03:16:09 PM
If the humidity is low why not rig up a swamp cooler?
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Dave on July 02, 2018, 03:55:58 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on July 02, 2018, 03:16:09 PM
If the humidity is low why not rig up a swamp cooler?

Guessing that is a kind of evaporative cooler? Hmm, could hang some wicks or damp cloths under the ceiling fan . . . Or dig out the floor fan (a space heater but it blows cold as well), a bowl of water, some cloth, the clothes dryer to hang the cloth from . . .

Or I could put my tablet in its waterproof case and sit under the shower . . .
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: hermes2015 on July 02, 2018, 08:06:24 PM
Tonight we are hitting -3°C with clear sky. At least we haven't had any snow this year.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Dave on July 08, 2018, 05:55:31 PM
For the first time it has hit 30oC indoors.

About to take a cooling shower.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 10, 2018, 02:20:54 AM
It's frickin' cold. And it's raining.

Luckily today I took my umbrella with me.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: jumbojak on July 10, 2018, 09:29:32 PM
Quite a bit cooler the last few days. It just barely broke 90°F today and is supposed to be back in the 80s tomorrow. It's chilly at night.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Dave on July 10, 2018, 09:48:53 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on July 10, 2018, 09:29:32 PM
Quite a bit cooler the last few days. It just barely broke 90°F today and is supposed to be back in the 80s tomorrow. It's chilly at night.

80 - 87F here, but warmer indoors with no AC, just a six bladed ceiling fan going flat out.. Nights 60F ish. Still not too humid.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tank on July 11, 2018, 07:53:29 AM
Another day and no rain.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Dave on July 11, 2018, 08:31:42 AM
Quote from: Tank on July 11, 2018, 07:53:29 AM
Another day and no rain.
Rain forecast here for Friday pm.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Sandra Craft on July 12, 2018, 07:08:42 AM
It finally turned into Summer here -- 105 at the beach on Friday and going down since but not nearly fast enough.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Dave on July 12, 2018, 07:52:45 PM
It just started to rain!

Whoopee - I think.

Well, the gardens need it . . .
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 13, 2018, 01:27:46 PM
It's a bit cold but the sun's out, so it's a pleasant winter day. :)
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Dave on July 13, 2018, 01:50:26 PM
Pleasant walk round town in nice hazy sun with a gentle breeze - no sweat.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Harmonie on July 13, 2018, 08:12:17 PM
It is hot as hell, as per usual. We've been having random thunderstorms for days now, but it looks like that won't be happening today.

Anyway for some VERY late responses!

Quote from: Velma on June 24, 2018, 12:23:17 AM
Quote from: Harmonie on June 24, 2018, 12:04:01 AM
Quote from: Harmonie on June 23, 2018, 07:12:14 PM
It's not as horrendous as it could be. Believe it or not, here on the second day of summer it is currently sitting at 79 degrees at 1PM.

I take back everything I said. I decided that since the weather was a slight bit less miserable than it would be any other day of the week I should walk to the store. Bad idea. It turns out that the temperature rose up to 87 degrees. I also should have worn lighter colored clothes, you'd think I'd learn after last time, but I do like my dark colored clothes too much. lol
Make sure you have your phone with you so that you can call for help if you feel like you are about to collapse from heat stroke!

Thanks for the concern. I always have my phone with me.

Quote from: Bluenose on June 24, 2018, 06:01:54 AM
Quote from: Harmonie on June 24, 2018, 12:04:01 AM
Quote from: Harmonie on June 23, 2018, 07:12:14 PM
It's not as horrendous as it could be. Believe it or not, here on the second day of summer it is currently sitting at 79 degrees at 1PM.

I take back everything I said. I decided that since the weather was a slight bit less miserable than it would be any other day of the week I should walk to the store. Bad idea. It turns out that the temperature rose up to 87 degrees. I also should have worn lighter colored clothes, you'd think I'd learn after last time, but I do like my dark colored clothes too much. lol

You'd fit in well in Melbourne, then!  It's practically compulsory here to were dark, preferably black clothing!  We're a stylish lot...   ;)

Melbourne... Australia? Nah, Australia would be too hot for me!
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Essie Mae on July 22, 2018, 02:53:35 PM
Quote from: Harmonie on July 13, 2018, 08:12:17 PM
It is hot as hell, as per usual. We've been having random thunderstorms for days now, but it looks like that won't be happening today.

Anyway for some VERY late responses!

Quote from: Velma on June 24, 2018, 12:23:17 AM
Quote from: Harmonie on June 24, 2018, 12:04:01 AM
Quote from: Harmonie on June 23, 2018, 07:12:14 PM
It's not as horrendous as it could be. Believe it or not, here on the second day of summer it is currently sitting at 79 degrees at 1PM.

I take back everything I said. I decided that since the weather was a slight bit less miserable than it would be any other day of the week I should walk to the store. Bad idea. It turns out that the temperature rose up to 87 degrees. I also should have worn lighter colored clothes, you'd think I'd learn after last time, but I do like my dark colored clothes too much. lol
Make sure you have your phone with you so that you can call for help if you feel like you are about to collapse from heat stroke!

Thanks for the concern. I always have my phone with me.

Quote from: Bluenose on June 24, 2018, 06:01:54 AM
Quote from: Harmonie on June 24, 2018, 12:04:01 AM
Quote from: Harmonie on June 23, 2018, 07:12:14 PM
It's not as horrendous as it could be. Believe it or not, here on the second day of summer it is currently sitting at 79 degrees at 1PM.

I take back everything I said. I decided that since the weather was a slight bit less miserable than it would be any other day of the week I should walk to the store. Bad idea. It turns out that the temperature rose up to 87 degrees. I also should have worn lighter colored clothes, you'd think I'd learn after last time, but I do like my dark colored clothes too much. lol

You'd fit in well in Melbourne, then!  It's practically compulsory here to were dark, preferably black clothing!  We're a stylish lot...   ;)

Melbourne... Australia? Nah, Australia would be too hot for me!
Not at the moment it wouldn't. Admittedly I'm in Perth, but for the last 10 days it's been bloody cold, while Mr M is frying in the UK heatwave which will no doubt end in about 10 days when I get home.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: jumbojak on July 22, 2018, 03:32:33 PM
Cooler and very wet here. I was planning on taking a walk through the swamp with my camera today but that might not be a wise course of action.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tank on July 23, 2018, 08:42:23 AM
Still boiling in UK. I'm fortunate in that I don't have a water meter and there is no hose pipe ban (yet due Aug 5th). My gardens are in good shape. I have put over 12,000kg of water on them over the last 6 weeks.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Dave on July 23, 2018, 05:40:31 PM
Hottest day of the year so far, hit 33 somewhere.

It's 30+ in my room at the moment, venetian blind down. It's only the ceiling fan that it stopping me looking for the waterproof tablet bag and sitting under a cool shower!

But the laundered towels I hung in the bathroom at 0930 were dry by 1230!
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: hermes2015 on July 23, 2018, 05:58:37 PM
Oh joy! It's a bit warmer this evening: 14° at the moment and a low of 4° is predicted.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Harmonie on July 23, 2018, 07:23:19 PM
Quote from: Essie Mae on July 22, 2018, 02:53:35 PM
Not at the moment it wouldn't. Admittedly I'm in Perth, but for the last 10 days it's been bloody cold, while Mr M is frying in the UK heatwave which will no doubt end in about 10 days when I get home.

I just looked up what the temperatures have been in Perth in the last ten days, and... That's not cold, at all. Lol. Well, I'm not meaning to tell you how you feel in temperatures, but for me, that is so far from cold! The problem is with temperatures that warm all throughout winter, every other season must be downright miserable.

I already experience some of that where I live, but at least where I live there is the capacity for cold days. In Perth its just mild the whole winter through, it looks like.

I need to live somewhere like New England where four seasons are more likely to occur. Of course, this year early Spring really got snubbed up there, but down here I'm sick and tired of Summer dominating as I hate pretty much everything about the summer - the bugs, the heat, the humidity, the severe thunderstorms and tornadoes, etc., etc.

I know I'm crazy and don't know what I'm getting myself into going up there, but I want to live! And with summer taking over all four seasons where I live, I'm not very happy.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 23, 2018, 09:17:03 PM
It will rain at noon-ish, they said. It's past 5 p.m. and still no rain.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: jumbojak on July 24, 2018, 06:14:00 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on July 23, 2018, 09:17:03 PM
It will rain at noon-ish, they said. It's past 5 p.m. and still no rain.

We got the rain instead. All. Frigging. Day. I'm sick of rain.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tank on July 24, 2018, 06:23:25 AM
Most of the UK is going through it longest heatwave since 1976.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Bluenose on July 24, 2018, 01:57:50 PM
Quote from: Harmonie on July 13, 2018, 08:12:17 PM
Quote from: Bluenose on June 24, 2018, 06:01:54 AM
Quote from: Harmonie on June 24, 2018, 12:04:01 AM
Quote from: Harmonie on June 23, 2018, 07:12:14 PM
It's not as horrendous as it could be. Believe it or not, here on the second day of summer it is currently sitting at 79 degrees at 1PM.

I take back everything I said. I decided that since the weather was a slight bit less miserable than it would be any other day of the week I should walk to the store. Bad idea. It turns out that the temperature rose up to 87 degrees. I also should have worn lighter colored clothes, you'd think I'd learn after last time, but I do like my dark colored clothes too much. lol

You'd fit in well in Melbourne, then!  It's practically compulsory here to were dark, preferably black clothing!  We're a stylish lot...   ;)

Melbourne... Australia? Nah, Australia would be too hot for me!

I know that's the common perception but large areas of Australia really do have four seasons and although possibly very hot on a few days per year we also have mild weather and even cold weather.  Snow on the nearby hills around Melbourne is not much of an oddity.  If you really want to avoid the heat, you could always try Tasmania, not much to worry about there!

Quote from: Tank on July 24, 2018, 06:23:25 AM
Most of the UK is going through it longest heatwave since 1976.

Heatwave?  Yeah, I remember when I was over there in 2016 on a cruise on Derwent Water.  It was about 24°C and all the people on the boat were complaining about the heat and I was debating whether or not to take my jumper off.  LOL
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tank on July 25, 2018, 07:45:02 AM
Well it's getting worse today and tomorrow and on Friday it's supposed to be 28°C in Leeds and we're going to get thunder storms and torrential rain!
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tank on July 25, 2018, 07:46:49 AM
Southern Europe is suffering with 74 people killed in Greece in Wild fires (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-44948173) yesterday.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Bluenose on July 25, 2018, 11:39:18 AM
Quote from: Tank on July 25, 2018, 07:46:49 AM
Southern Europe is suffering with 74 people killed in Greece in Wild fires (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-44948173) yesterday.

Yes, terrible.  Reminds me of Black Saturday back in 2009. There's nothing good about wildfire.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Bad Penny II on July 25, 2018, 01:29:08 PM
Quote from: Bluenose on July 25, 2018, 11:39:18 AM
Quote from: Tank on July 25, 2018, 07:46:49 AM
Southern Europe is suffering with 74 people killed in Greece in Wild fires (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-44948173) yesterday.

Yes, terrible.  Reminds me of Black Saturday back in 2009. There's nothing good about wildfire.

How many black days of the week do we have?

And of course there's Ash Wednesday.

QuoteThen the word on the wire
  Would be just like Ash Wednesday bush fire
  Kiss me quick, kiss me warm
  Put your dress on and hurry back home
  Don't stand so close to the window
  Somebody out there might see
  And you're not supposed to be here with me
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Harmonie on July 27, 2018, 01:07:31 AM
Temperatures have fallen into the upper 70s even though it's still light outside. It's been cloudy most of the day. Sadly when I walked to trade my textbook back in, it was still well into the 80s. Yuck.

Quote from: Bluenose on July 24, 2018, 01:57:50 PMI know that's the common perception but large areas of Australia really do have four seasons and although possibly very hot on a few days per year we also have mild weather and even cold weather.  Snow on the nearby hills around Melbourne is not much of an oddity.  If you really want to avoid the heat, you could always try Tasmania, not much to worry about there!

Eh... According to the Köppen climate classification (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Humid_subtropical_climate) the only temperate region of Australia is humid subtropical. That's the kind of area I am already in, and I am not satisfied.

Granted, I know to take that with a grain of salt, because there is just no way that the deep South has the same exact kind of climate that I do. But I would bet that whatever kind of four seasons Australia gets, it is very warm. I mean, obviously, I'm not from there, but everything I've heard, every time I've checked the temperatures, it has much milder winters than even where I live and that says a lot.

That's not for me. I belong in a colder temperate climate, like New England area states.

Quote from: Tank on July 24, 2018, 06:23:25 AMHeatwave?  Yeah, I remember when I was over there in 2016 on a cruise on Derwent Water.  It was about 24°C and all the people on the boat were complaining about the heat and I was debating whether or not to take my jumper off.  LOL

I live somewhere where it gets much hotter than that regularly during the summer, and even I think that is waayyy too warm for any kind of long sleeve wear. Heck last winter I was getting too warm and sweating in 60sF weather. There's probably something wrong with me.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Bluenose on July 27, 2018, 06:44:57 AM
Quote from: Harmonie on July 27, 2018, 01:07:31 AM
Temperatures have fallen into the upper 70s even though it's still light outside. It's been cloudy most of the day. Sadly when I walked to trade my textbook back in, it was still well into the 80s. Yuck.

Quote from: Bluenose on July 24, 2018, 01:57:50 PMI know that's the common perception but large areas of Australia really do have four seasons and although possibly very hot on a few days per year we also have mild weather and even cold weather.  Snow on the nearby hills around Melbourne is not much of an oddity.  If you really want to avoid the heat, you could always try Tasmania, not much to worry about there!

Eh... According to the Köppen climate classification (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Humid_subtropical_climate) the only temperate region of Australia is humid subtropical.

What?  That's ridiculous.  Most of Australia is arid.  We have a variety of different climate types, remembering that Australia is a continent, as well as a country.  Our climates vary from hot humid tropical in the north to humid subtropical, mainly down the eastern seaboard of Queensland and northern New South Wales, to temperate in the southern mainland (like Melbourne where I live) and Tasmania is also temperate but on the colder side.  The great majority of the interior of the continent is arid country where certainly temperatures can rise enormously during summer, but overnight temperatures can drop below zero Celsius (32 Fahrenheit).  We have large areas of montane climate like where my cousin lives up in the "high country" of the Snowy Mountains where summer temperatures tend to be much milder than in a lot of other places and snow in winter is common.  Indeed, during the winter the snow on the ground in the Australian Alps covers much more area than the actual Alps in Europe.  Remember we Australians are a jocular lot and we like nothing better than to "spin a yarn" about the perils of life in our country particularly for foreign visitors and Internet acquaintances.  We also like to exaggerate our tolerance for things like extreme heat, and nothing does that better than talking up the occasions when it does get hot.  What we really do is turn on the air-con or go to the beach, remembering that the overwhelming majority of Aussies live within an hour's drive of the beach.  So for example if it gets too hot in my home town, I can simply drive down the Mornington Peninsula or up one of the nearby hills/mountains both of which are where the temperature can be up to 10-15°C cooler.

edit: BTW, Melbourne where I live tends to be very dry during the summer so the same temperature is a lot more bearable than in high humidity places.  My favourite season here, though is autumn, when we tend to get clear warm sunny days and cool, but not cold nights.  Fabulous for camping!

Quote from: Harmonie
Quote from: BluenoseHeatwave?  Yeah, I remember when I was over there in 2016 on a cruise on Derwent Water.  It was about 24°C and all the people on the boat were complaining about the heat and I was debating whether or not to take my jumper off.  LOL

I live somewhere where it gets much hotter than that regularly during the summer, and even I think that is waayyy too warm for any kind of long sleeve wear. Heck last winter I was getting too warm and sweating in 60sF weather. There's probably something wrong with me.

No, I wouldn't say that there's something wrong with you.  BTW, I did actually take my jumper off and it was a lovely day!
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tank on July 27, 2018, 07:32:52 AM
A couple of claps of thunder and very heavy showers yesterday. More today with a bit of luck.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Dave on July 27, 2018, 08:03:16 AM
Was forecast here yesterday, but cloudy start and sunny finnish. Thor gave us a miss.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Dave on July 29, 2018, 06:10:14 PM
According to my infrared thermometer the ambient temperature of all walls and objects in my room is 24.8 +- 0.1C. At 26C I was begining to feel quite warm, uncomfortably warm at 28C (and too darn hot at 30C.)

Just an indicator of what the dreaded 3C global rise might feel like? The Three Degrees were great, but not these 3 degrees C!
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 29, 2018, 06:29:48 PM
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Bluenose on July 30, 2018, 12:55:59 AM
Quote from: Dave on July 29, 2018, 06:10:14 PM
According to my infrared thermometer the ambient temperature of all walls and objects in my room is 24.8 +- 0.1C. At 26C I was begining to feel quite warm, uncomfortably warm at 28C (and too darn hot at 30C.)

Just an indicator of what the dreaded 3C global rise might feel like? The Three Degrees were great, but not these 3 degrees C!

Ha ha!  I think anything from 25 to 30°C is very pleasant.  Above 30 it's beginning to get a bit warm, once it gets to 40°C it bloody hot.  OTOH, below 15°C and it's definitely a bit chilly, sub 10°C temperatures are ridiculous and should be banned!
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Harmonie on July 30, 2018, 11:27:27 PM
We had a severe storm which blew in some very unseasonably cool weather. It is 68 degrees at 5 pm with a breeze. WOW.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tank on July 31, 2018, 07:57:54 AM
Odd weather yesterday. Made it to my car to go home and then it poured down. It poured down all the way home. And then stopped when I arrived!
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Dave on July 31, 2018, 01:29:20 PM
Quote from: Tank on July 31, 2018, 07:57:54 AM
Odd weather yesterday. Made it to my car to go home and then it poured down. It poured down all the way home. And then stopped when I arrived!

I had close to the reverse on Sunday.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tank on July 31, 2018, 06:05:39 PM
Quote from: Dave on July 31, 2018, 01:29:20 PM
Quote from: Tank on July 31, 2018, 07:57:54 AM
Odd weather yesterday. Made it to my car to go home and then it poured down. It poured down all the way home. And then stopped when I arrived!

I had close to the reverse on Sunday.

Ooops!
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tom62 on August 03, 2018, 09:25:01 PM
On my way home from work, the temperature in my car reached 51 degrees Celsius.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tank on August 03, 2018, 09:31:44 PM
Quote from: Tom62 on August 03, 2018, 09:25:01 PM
On my way home from work, the temperature in my car reached 51 degrees Celsius.
Bloody hell!
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: jumbojak on August 03, 2018, 09:46:36 PM
Roll the windows down next time.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Dave on August 03, 2018, 09:57:41 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on August 03, 2018, 09:46:36 PM
Roll the windows down next time.

Or get a car with AC!
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tom62 on August 06, 2018, 08:52:40 PM
Quote from: Dave on August 03, 2018, 09:57:41 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on August 03, 2018, 09:46:36 PM
Roll the windows down next time.

Or get a car with AC!

I've got one with AC, but it no longer works  :'(.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Dave on August 06, 2018, 09:10:19 PM
Quote from: Tom62 on August 06, 2018, 08:52:40 PM
Quote from: Dave on August 03, 2018, 09:57:41 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on August 03, 2018, 09:46:36 PM
Roll the windows down next time.

Or get a car with AC!

I've got one with AC, but it no longer works  :'(.

And fixing AC in cars don't come cheap! I thought mine was a solid state job, I was wrong, but will investigate that tech idea if it goes bust.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: jumbojak on August 06, 2018, 09:15:40 PM
Is DIY auto ac work allowed in Europe? You can't accept payment here without an EPA 609 certificate but can do your own work. Some of the newer refrigerant is difficult to source though and if you have an R12 system you might as well do a retrofit. But it's legal.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tom62 on August 08, 2018, 09:38:10 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on August 06, 2018, 09:15:40 PM
Is DIY auto ac work allowed in Europe? You can't accept payment here without an EPA 609 certificate but can do your own work. Some of the newer refrigerant is difficult to source though and if you have an R12 system you might as well do a retrofit. But it's legal.

I think that I should be allowed to fix it myself. I'm however a very lousy, two left-handed, technician with no car repair experience at all.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 10, 2018, 06:03:17 PM
Quote from: Tom62 on August 08, 2018, 09:38:10 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on August 06, 2018, 09:15:40 PM
Is DIY auto ac work allowed in Europe? You can't accept payment here without an EPA 609 certificate but can do your own work. Some of the newer refrigerant is difficult to source though and if you have an R12 system you might as well do a retrofit. But it's legal.

I think that I should be allowed to fix it myself. I'm however a very lousy, two left-handed, technician with no car repair experience at all.

Yes, that can make things a little difficult :notsure: But what's life without a few challenges? :grin:
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 15, 2018, 12:32:29 PM
Temps have gone from 4 degrees C to 22 in one day, now they're down to 16 C. How can one not get sick?
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Bad Penny II on August 15, 2018, 12:55:10 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 15, 2018, 12:32:29 PM
Temps have gone from 4 degrees C to 22 in one day, now they're down to 16 C. How can one not get sick?

God is doing something very similar here.
The entire state of NSW is now in drought.

(https://i.imgur.com/W1Q9fLk.jpg)

As to how not to get sick:
I theorise that humans carry bugs humans are susceptible to.
Spray approaching humans with strong smelling disinfectant.
The spray may not kill all bugs but it deters 99.95% of humans.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 15, 2018, 01:05:22 PM
Quote from: Bad Penny II on August 15, 2018, 12:55:10 PM
As to how not to get sick:
I theorise that humans carry bugs humans are susceptible to.
Spray approaching humans with strong smelling disinfectant.
The spray may not kill all bugs but it deters 99.95% of humans.

:lol: I will stock up on smelling disinfectants then!
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Bluenose on August 15, 2018, 01:12:13 PM
Quote from: Bad Penny II on August 15, 2018, 12:55:10 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 15, 2018, 12:32:29 PM
Temps have gone from 4 degrees C to 22 in one day, now they're down to 16 C. How can one not get sick?

God is doing something very similar here.
The entire state of NSW is now in drought.

(https://i.imgur.com/W1Q9fLk.jpg)

As to how not to get sick:
I theorise that humans carry bugs humans are susceptible to.
Spray approaching humans with strong smelling disinfectant.
The spray may not kill all bugs but it deters 99.95% of humans.

Yeah, well it's still bloody cold down here.  The BOM claim it's been a warm winter!  I don't know what they're smoking, but they need to get a new supplier.  I'm over the cold and the wet and the wind.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Bad Penny II on August 15, 2018, 01:41:02 PM
Quote from: Bluenose on August 15, 2018, 01:12:13 PM
Yeah, well it's still bloody cold down here.  The BOM claim it's been a warm winter!  I don't know what they're smoking, but they need to get a new supplier.  I'm over the cold and the wet and the wind.

Ah ye well, that's life in Australias the worlds galaxies universes most liveable city
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: jumbojak on August 15, 2018, 01:51:15 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 15, 2018, 01:05:22 PM
Quote from: Bad Penny II on August 15, 2018, 12:55:10 PM
As to how not to get sick:
I theorise that humans carry bugs humans are susceptible to.
Spray approaching humans with strong smelling disinfectant.
The spray may not kill all bugs but it deters 99.95% of humans.

:lol: I will stock up on smelling disinfectants then!

Just use ammonia. The smell is strong but it dissipates quickly enough that they won't be able to prove anything by the time the cops arrive.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Bad Penny II on August 15, 2018, 02:02:25 PM
If you're concerned about the law you could whilst spraying chant "Hare Krishna" and tinkle some bells.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Dave on August 15, 2018, 02:07:19 PM
Quote from: Bluenose on August 15, 2018, 01:12:13 PM
Quote from: Bad Penny II on August 15, 2018, 12:55:10 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 15, 2018, 12:32:29 PM
Temps have gone from 4 degrees C to 22 in one day, now they're down to 16 C. How can one not get sick?

God is doing something very similar here.
The entire state of NSW is now in drought.

(https://i.imgur.com/W1Q9fLk.jpg)

It's about that here at the moment, in summer!

As to how not to get sick:
I theorise that humans carry bugs humans are susceptible to.
Spray approaching humans with strong smelling disinfectant.
The spray may not kill all bugs but it deters 99.95% of humans.

Yeah, well it's still bloody cold down here.  The BOM claim it's been a warm winter!  I don't know what they're smoking, but they need to get a new supplier.  I'm over the cold and the wet and the wind.

It's that here in summer!
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Bluenose on August 16, 2018, 11:03:56 AM
Quote from: Bad Penny II on August 15, 2018, 01:41:02 PM
Quote from: Bluenose on August 15, 2018, 01:12:13 PM
Yeah, well it's still bloody cold down here.  The BOM claim it's been a warm winter!  I don't know what they're smoking, but they need to get a new supplier.  I'm over the cold and the wet and the wind.

Ah ye well, that's life in Australias the worlds galaxies universes most liveable city

Nah, Vienna's knocked us off the top spot.  I have always thought that "most liveable city" thing was a crock...
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Bad Penny II on August 16, 2018, 02:42:28 PM
Quote from: Bluenose on August 16, 2018, 11:03:56 AM
Quote from: Bad Penny II on August 15, 2018, 01:41:02 PM
Quote from: Bluenose on August 15, 2018, 01:12:13 PM
Yeah, well it's still bloody cold down here.  The BOM claim it's been a warm winter!  I don't know what they're smoking, but they need to get a new supplier.  I'm over the cold and the wet and the wind.

Ah ye well, that's life in Australias the worlds galaxies universes most liveable city

Nah, Vienna's knocked us off the top spot.  I have always thought that "most liveable city" thing was a crock...

Ye, Vienna has got that song OHHHHHHH VIENNNAHHHHHHHH

Do you think we could get Jacko out of retirement to do Meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee MELbournnnne?
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Bluenose on August 16, 2018, 02:52:02 PM
Quote from: Bad Penny II on August 16, 2018, 02:42:28 PM
Quote from: Bluenose on August 16, 2018, 11:03:56 AM
Quote from: Bad Penny II on August 15, 2018, 01:41:02 PM
Quote from: Bluenose on August 15, 2018, 01:12:13 PM
Yeah, well it's still bloody cold down here.  The BOM claim it's been a warm winter!  I don't know what they're smoking, but they need to get a new supplier.  I'm over the cold and the wet and the wind.

Ah ye well, that's life in Australias the worlds galaxies universes most liveable city

Nah, Vienna's knocked us off the top spot.  I have always thought that "most liveable city" thing was a crock...

Ye, Vienna has got that song OHHHHHHH VIENNNAHHHHHHHH

Do you think we could get Jacko out of retirement to do Meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee MELbournnnne?

Oh, god, I hope not!
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Bad Penny II on August 16, 2018, 02:58:28 PM
Quote from: Bluenose on August 16, 2018, 02:52:02 PM

Oh, god, I hope not!

You're being unOrstralian.

Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 20, 2018, 03:06:12 AM
The temperature is going to drop to around 4 to 6 ℃ tomorrow morning.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Dave on August 20, 2018, 03:30:54 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 20, 2018, 03:06:12 AM
The temperature is going to drop to around 4 to 6 ℃ tomorrow morning.

Cool!!

Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 20, 2018, 03:46:36 AM
Quote from: Dave on August 20, 2018, 03:30:54 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 20, 2018, 03:06:12 AM
The temperature is going to drop to around 4 to 6 ℃ tomorrow morning.

Cool!!

More like freezing! :P
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Harmonie on August 20, 2018, 04:44:09 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 20, 2018, 03:06:12 AM
The temperature is going to drop to around 4 to 6 ℃ tomorrow morning.

Enjoy the nice weather for me!

The weather is strangely cool for August. We've had many storms this year and when they come in they bring unusually cool weather. Right now at almost 11am it is 73F.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Buddy on August 20, 2018, 06:01:13 PM
Quote from: Harmonie on August 20, 2018, 04:44:09 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 20, 2018, 03:06:12 AM
The temperature is going to drop to around 4 to 6 ℃ tomorrow morning.

Enjoy the nice weather for me!

The weather is strangely cool for August. We've had many storms this year and when they come in they bring unusually cool weather. Right now at almost 11am it is 73F.

It's been cooler here too. Cool enough to have to run the heated seats on my morning commute.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Harmonie on September 10, 2018, 12:20:25 AM
Weather has been nice the last couple of days - highs in the 60s with overcast skies and a north breeze.

It won't last, and we probably won't see weather like this again until the end of October. =(
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: jumbojak on September 10, 2018, 01:55:47 AM
There's a hurricane on the way. If we had been in a drought i wouldn't be worried, but it has been a very rainy summer. I need to pick up a spare chain and some more fuel for the little saw and probably a spare pruning blade for the sawzall as well.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: jumbojak on September 10, 2018, 06:09:49 AM
It's now expected to be a category four or five when it makes landfall. This could be bad. Really, really bad.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Dave on September 10, 2018, 08:44:52 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on September 10, 2018, 06:09:49 AM
It's now expected to be a category four or five when it makes landfall. This could be bad. Really, really bad.

Keep as ssfe as you csn there, JJ.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 10, 2018, 05:10:25 PM
Quote from: Dave on September 10, 2018, 08:44:52 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on September 10, 2018, 06:09:49 AM
It's now expected to be a category four or five when it makes landfall. This could be bad. Really, really bad.

Keep as ssfe as you csn there, JJ.

Yes, stay safe, JJ!
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Sandra Craft on September 10, 2018, 09:51:18 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on September 10, 2018, 06:09:49 AM
It's now expected to be a category four or five when it makes landfall. This could be bad. Really, really bad.

Holy crap, hang in there.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: jumbojak on September 10, 2018, 09:57:04 PM
At this point, as much as I hate to say it, I'm really hoping it slams into the Carolinas when it lands. I hate that anyone would have to go through that but I'm really not confident that the house I'm living in woyld stand up to a storm like that.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tank on September 11, 2018, 11:53:03 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on September 10, 2018, 09:57:04 PM
At this point, as much as I hate to say it, I'm really hoping it slams into the Carolinas when it lands. I hate that anyone would have to go through that but I'm really not confident that the house I'm living in woyld stand up to a storm like that.

Oh fuck!
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Dave on September 11, 2018, 12:24:36 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on September 10, 2018, 09:57:04 PM
At this point, as much as I hate to say it, I'm really hoping it slams into the Carolinas when it lands. I hate that anyone would have to go through that but I'm really not confident that the house I'm living in woyld stand up to a storm like that.

Keep in touch when you can, please, JJ.

Heard the news about the evacuation of some costal areas.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: jumbojak on September 11, 2018, 12:43:15 PM
I'm hoping I have enough batteries to keep things charged up. And that the cell towers keep working.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Buddy on September 11, 2018, 02:26:32 PM
Keeping my fingers crossed for you JJ. Hope you come through unscathed
\
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 11, 2018, 04:49:28 PM
Wow, sounds bad, JJ. Hope everything turns out alright!
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Bad Penny II on September 12, 2018, 11:23:51 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on September 10, 2018, 09:57:04 PM
At this point, as much as I hate to say it, I'm really hoping it slams into the Carolinas when it lands. I hate that anyone would have to go through that but I'm really not confident that the house I'm living in woyld stand up to a storm like that.

I'm less than confident my house would stand up to that.

The weather is warming.
It is the blessed period between the wood splitting and the mowing.
I've got my kayak on my car roof.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Dave on September 12, 2018, 11:31:39 AM
Quote from: Bad Penny II on September 12, 2018, 11:23:51 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on September 10, 2018, 09:57:04 PM
At this point, as much as I hate to say it, I'm really hoping it slams into the Carolinas when it lands. I hate that anyone would have to go through that but I'm really not confident that the house I'm living in woyld stand up to a storm like that.

I'm less than confident my house would stand up to that.

The weather is warming.
It is the blessed period between the wood splitting and the mowing.
I've got my kayak on my car roof.

Sad times when cars need lifebosts . . .   :sadnod:
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Bluenose on September 12, 2018, 11:54:20 AM
Quote from: Dave on September 12, 2018, 11:31:39 AM
Quote from: Bad Penny II on September 12, 2018, 11:23:51 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on September 10, 2018, 09:57:04 PM
At this point, as much as I hate to say it, I'm really hoping it slams into the Carolinas when it lands. I hate that anyone would have to go through that but I'm really not confident that the house I'm living in woyld stand up to a storm like that.

I'm less than confident my house would stand up to that.

The weather is warming.
It is the blessed period between the wood splitting and the mowing.
I've got my kayak on my car roof.

Sad times when cars need lifebosts . . .   :sadnod:

For no particular reason, this reminded me of this:

Seagoon:
...that due to the canal closing British aeroplanes are forced to fly around the Cape. [pause for laughs] It is my intention to cut a canal across Africa so that they can fly over that.

Henry Crun:
High over a canal? What if they crash, They'll all drown!

Minnie Bannister:

Yes.

Seagoon:
Don't worry folks, hallo folks! All aeroplanes will be fitted with the new wooden lifeboats.

Attlee:
Yes, but even lifeboats can sink!

Seagoon:
They can't in this canal, there's not going to be any water in it!
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 14, 2018, 02:36:12 AM
(https://scontent.fpoa13-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/41751595_1131579480325519_1595029082821623808_n.jpg?_nc_cat=1&oh=00bc535c03d5dcbd17b0f37ec0e836fd&oe=5C351F4E)
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Sandra Craft on September 14, 2018, 04:16:02 AM
Not to be a downer, but I was watching the Weather Channnel last yet (they have 24 hr hurricane watch) and flooding to a level of 9' is predicted.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: jumbojak on September 14, 2018, 04:44:13 AM
Well, the hurricane seems to be a bit of a bust, at least up this way. The storm lost most of its power on the way in and seems to be stalling just off the coast. The Carolinas might still be in for it but nothing like what was anticipated earlier this week.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Dave on September 14, 2018, 05:33:57 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on September 14, 2018, 04:44:13 AM
Well, the hurricane seems to be a bit of a bust, at least up this way. The storm lost most of its power on the way in and seems to be stalling just off the coast. The Carolinas might still be in for it but nothing like what was anticipated earlier this week.

A bit of a qualified relief then?
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Bluenose on September 14, 2018, 12:14:14 PM
Quote from: Dave on September 14, 2018, 05:33:57 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on September 14, 2018, 04:44:13 AM
Well, the hurricane seems to be a bit of a bust, at least up this way. The storm lost most of its power on the way in and seems to be stalling just off the coast. The Carolinas might still be in for it but nothing like what was anticipated earlier this week.

A bit of a qualified relief then?

Let's hope it stays that way!
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: jumbojak on September 14, 2018, 12:22:17 PM
Indeed and yes.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 28, 2018, 07:24:11 PM
It's been raining all week, now the sun finally seems to have come out.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tank on October 02, 2018, 10:55:23 AM
Sort of chilly windy slightly overcast damp grey autumnal blahh here at the moment.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 02, 2018, 09:48:37 PM
Rain. *grumble*

Yesterday I went out without my umbrella and came back soaked to the bone.  :headshake:

At least today temperatures are cooler.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tank on October 03, 2018, 07:52:59 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 02, 2018, 09:48:37 PM
Rain. *grumble*

Yesterday I went out without my umbrella and came back soaked to the bone.  :headshake:

At least today temperatures are cooler.

Don't worry. you're water proof!
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 03, 2018, 02:21:57 PM
Quote from: Tank on October 03, 2018, 07:52:59 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 02, 2018, 09:48:37 PM
Rain. *grumble*

Yesterday I went out without my umbrella and came back soaked to the bone.  :headshake:

At least today temperatures are cooler.

Don't worry. you're water proof!

:lol: Yes, but I would have liked to have put on an extra waterproof 'skin' in the absence of that fine invention that is an umbrella!
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Icarus on October 05, 2018, 11:05:08 PM
Here is a story about the weather, a fascinating story. Switzerland on the mountains and glaciers and frozen bodies. https://www.gq.com/story/missing-parents-melting-glacier-swiss-alps
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: jumbojak on October 06, 2018, 01:00:23 AM
It's finally cooling off here. We had 90°F days this week but it dropped today.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Harmonie on October 09, 2018, 08:24:30 PM
It's been hot, hot, hot. No matter how much I know that autumn doesn't come here until later, it doesn't make it any less frustrating to me.

Nevertheless, it does look like we will see a nice cooldown for a while. Some really nice days and nights coming up ahead! It couldn't come without a sudden tornado warning to freak me out, though. Nothing came of it, so that's good.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 10, 2018, 03:22:59 AM
A dark sky, lightning and thunder this afternoon, only to be followed by a few drops of rain.

No raging storm? Talk about anti-climactic. ::)
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tom62 on October 10, 2018, 06:38:23 PM
Over here we have cool nights (5 degrees) and warm summer weather (25 degrees) during the day.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Buddy on October 10, 2018, 06:41:20 PM
It is cool and rainy. Perfect sleeping weather.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tank on October 10, 2018, 07:28:08 PM
Stupidly unseasonable warm weather here.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: jumbojak on October 12, 2018, 02:31:45 PM
Hurricane Michael did ten times the damage of the last storm and it was just supposed to be a tropical depression. Millions without power, quite a few people dead and debris everywhere in some places.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Buddy on October 12, 2018, 02:39:51 PM
I saw that in the news. The east coast really can't catch a break this year.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tank on October 12, 2018, 09:05:37 PM
It's been all over the news here too.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 12, 2018, 10:53:01 PM
Heard about it on the news here as well.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on October 14, 2018, 10:26:39 PM
Yesterday's high in Central Texas - 94; tomorrow's predicted high - 44. Winter makes it's first appearance, skipping Fall altogether.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tank on October 15, 2018, 07:53:56 PM
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on October 14, 2018, 10:26:39 PM
Yesterday's high in Central Texas - 94; tomorrow's predicted high - 44. Winter makes it's first appearance, skipping Fall altogether.

Blimy!
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on October 15, 2018, 08:58:33 PM
Quote from: Tank on October 15, 2018, 07:53:56 PM
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on October 14, 2018, 10:26:39 PM
Yesterday's high in Central Texas - 94; tomorrow's predicted high - 44. Winter makes it's first appearance, skipping Fall altogether.

Blimy!

When the Arctic Express comes sweeping down the Great Plains, there is not much to stop it. 
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Anne D. on October 16, 2018, 04:33:37 AM
The trees are starting to turn gorgeous fall colors here in Minnesota. I'm so grateful to have seasons again after Texas, with its weirdo two seasons: unbearable summer and the season that was Not Summer but not identifiable in its own right. Leaves fell from the trees, but it was not fall. I thought I'd get sick of winters and snow, but it hasn't happened yet. Having four distinct seasons is lovely.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tank on October 16, 2018, 05:54:34 AM
Quote from: Anne D. on October 16, 2018, 04:33:37 AM
The trees are starting to turn gorgeous fall colors here in Minnesota. I'm so grateful to have seasons again after Texas, with its weirdo two seasons: unbearable summer and the season that was Not Summer but not identifiable in its own right. Leaves fell from the trees, but it was not fall. I thought I'd get sick of winters and snow, but it hasn't happened yet. Having four distinct seasons is lovely.

I think Bruce just said much the same thing about Texas.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Buddy on October 16, 2018, 01:50:54 PM
Indiana went straight from summer to winter. Last week we were averaging mid 80f (~25c) now we are getting highs of 30f (-1c).

:Gaah:
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on October 16, 2018, 06:22:49 PM
Quote from: Buddy on October 16, 2018, 01:50:54 PM
Indiana went straight from summer to winter. Last week we were averaging mid 80f (~25c) now we are getting highs of 30f (-1c).

:Gaah:

You had the same Arctic front we did in Texas, but you are colder.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Buddy on October 16, 2018, 06:27:29 PM
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on October 16, 2018, 06:22:49 PM
Quote from: Buddy on October 16, 2018, 01:50:54 PM
Indiana went straight from summer to winter. Last week we were averaging mid 80f (~25c) now we are getting highs of 30f (-1c).

:Gaah:

You had the same Arctic front we did in Texas, but you are colder.

I'm not a cold weather fan. I have just been thankful that I can get away with fleece lined leggings under skirts at work.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 16, 2018, 10:51:47 PM
Meanwhile, in southern Brazil...

:hammock:
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on October 17, 2018, 03:53:14 AM
Bad flooding in Central Texas. Bridges being wiped out.  https://www.cnn.com/videos/weather/2018/10/16/llano-river-2900-bridge-texas-collapse-vpx.keye

Llano River rose 35 feet.  Days of rain to come.  Major disruptions.  Weather can rule your life.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Harmonie on October 19, 2018, 11:34:46 PM
Really nice outside today, in the mid 50s. The only problem was that it rained a bit at inconvenient times.

The weather has been nice for so over a week straight now and the forecast shows it being nice straight into November. It's a bit hard for me to believe. This just isn't like Oklahoma.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: jumbojak on October 21, 2018, 02:39:24 PM
Cold and quite wet here. The temp was down into the low 40s last night. I think it's time to turn the heat back on in the house and, maybe, the car.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on October 21, 2018, 07:05:40 PM
Perfect day in Central Texas; clear, sunny, 66 degrees.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 22, 2018, 06:37:52 PM
Weather is in the Goldilocks range: not too hot, not too cold.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Essie Mae on October 22, 2018, 11:29:07 PM
Been like that here today too - perfect blue sky. Won't be many more of those before winter.
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Post by: Buddy on November 09, 2018, 12:29:20 PM
It's snowing  >:(
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Post by: Tom62 on November 09, 2018, 06:23:29 PM
It is 30 degrees Celsius here. Hot and humid  :-\.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Sandra Craft on November 09, 2018, 07:57:36 PM
It's bright, but cold and windy here.  I've had the windows closed for nearly a week.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Harmonie on November 09, 2018, 11:51:13 PM
A bit chillier than normal for November. It might actually make it down into the teens for a low tonight. Oddly enough that would be our first freeze altogether. lol
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: jumbojak on November 10, 2018, 01:45:30 AM
We're looking at our first freeze of the year too. My joints really aren't liking the drop in temperature.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 12, 2018, 08:00:49 PM
It's starting to get really hot down here. Temps ranging from 33-35 degrees C.

Even the breeze is just moving hot air. Not refreshing at all. :(
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: jumbojak on November 12, 2018, 11:16:13 PM
Yet another reason to beat feet.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 12, 2018, 11:20:51 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on November 12, 2018, 11:16:13 PM
Yet another reason to beat feet.

That idiom's new, I never heard that one before!  ;D

But yeah, people generally go in droves to one of the beaches near here, the coast is about an hour away so they're popular destinations for people wanting to take a dip in cold ocean water.

:tellmemore: Cold ocean water... 
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: jumbojak on November 12, 2018, 11:44:20 PM
Just don't do what I did a few years ago and rig up a swamp cooler. In a humid environment they make things worse.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 12, 2018, 11:52:29 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on November 12, 2018, 11:44:20 PM
Just don't do what I did a few years ago and rig up a swamp cooler. In a humid environment they make things worse.

Noted. :grin:
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Harmonie on November 14, 2018, 09:58:33 PM
It snowed the other day. Sadly, I didn't really get to see it much since I was at work, and walking to the front doors to see the snow in my current condition is really hard on me. =(
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: hermes2015 on November 15, 2018, 03:09:42 AM
Quote from: Harmonie on November 14, 2018, 09:58:33 PM
It snowed the other day. Sadly, I didn't really get to see it much since I was at work, and walking to the front doors to see the snow in my current condition is really hard on me. =(

It depends on the cause of your pain, but if you can get hold of some Celebrex capsules, they may bring some relief.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: jumbojak on November 15, 2018, 04:27:45 AM
It turned damn cold here in a hurry. I got a good workout running a grinder and was still chilly. More long Johns are on order.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tank on November 15, 2018, 06:34:21 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on November 15, 2018, 04:27:45 AM
It turned damn cold here in a hurry. I got a good workout running a grinder and was still chilly. More long Johns are on order.

Thank you for that mental image!  >:(
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 17, 2018, 07:07:44 PM
Looks like a storm's coming. :worried:
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 18, 2018, 12:57:35 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 17, 2018, 07:07:44 PM
Looks like a storm's coming. :worried:

It was a puny storm. The weather god had a few burps and cried a few tears.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Essie Mae on November 18, 2018, 07:08:41 PM
It's been a glorious day here today; cold, but blinding sun in a clear blue sky. Sun was so bright we had to sit side by side in the pub with our backs to the window; we couldn't sit opposite each other. It's getting cold now but 1deg and no frost forecast overnight.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 18, 2018, 07:35:19 PM
Rainclouds overhead but no rain. At least they block some of the scathing rays from the sun.

Someone hasn't been doing the rain dance properly!   :foottap:
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: jumbojak on November 24, 2018, 01:29:37 PM
Well, considering that you're the only member in Brazil that someone is you. Now, get out there and transition from the Funky Chicken into the Electric Slide.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 24, 2018, 01:36:28 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on November 24, 2018, 01:29:37 PM
Well, considering that you're the only member in Brazil that someone is you. Now, get out there and transition from the Funky Chicken into the Electric Slide.

:worried: Okay...but will that make my rain dance any less awkward?  :zombie:
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 02, 2018, 07:00:45 PM
Yesterday it rained like hell, now today the temperature dropped to around 20 degrees C.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Harmonie on December 02, 2018, 09:50:29 PM
It's nice outside today, I suppose. I haven't been out there. Lol. I just know it's in the low 50s.

A couple of evenings ago we dealt with severe thunderstorms of all things. A really bad tornado hit a couple of counties east. On the last day of November. >.> This is supposed to be the one time of the year we don't deal with that nonsense.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Essie Mae on December 02, 2018, 10:41:14 PM
We're having lots of silly rain. You can barely see it but by the time you've walked a few yards you're soaked. Why can't there be a proper downpour and then a sunny spell?
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 03, 2018, 10:59:14 PM
Kind of cold today. This weather's gone all crazy.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Icarus on December 03, 2018, 11:13:05 PM
Today my ambient temp was a pleasant 75F. The rain came this afternoon.  That is a precursor of an approaching  cold front at this time of year.  In less than 48 hours we may very well have temps in the low 40s (F) Brrrr!
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: jumbojak on December 04, 2018, 01:20:16 AM
Cool today but not quite chilly. I was freezing to death this time last week.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: jumbojak on December 05, 2018, 04:44:14 PM
There's a fucking BLIZZARD going on right now. News completely missed it too.
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Post by: Sandra Craft on December 05, 2018, 07:06:12 PM
No blizzard, but it's cold here too.  I have all the windows shut, am wearing a heavy sweater and still cold.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 06, 2018, 01:40:28 AM
I wish it was cold. Where can I purchase a Genie in a Lamp?
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tank on December 06, 2018, 07:55:47 AM
Unseasonably warm here today. Lots of super saturated Atlantic air due later so lots of rain down the West of the UK.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Sandra Craft on December 07, 2018, 02:10:50 AM
It's not only cold but it's now been raining for a day and a half and my bedroom ceiling has sprung a leak.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Bluenose on December 07, 2018, 08:12:23 AM
Well summer has finally arrived with a vengeance.  38°C (100.4°F) today and the fires have started in my home state of Victoria.  Of course, there's already been fires in Queensland and New South Wales.  More hot days to follow although not quite as hot as today.  So far no fatalities from the fires, which is good.  looks like it's going to be a long hot summer.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Harmonie on December 09, 2018, 03:17:09 AM
*Long sigh*

Well, a couple of days ago we were projected to have an actual winter storm. Our first since early 2011. But then it fell apart, taking more a southerly track. Yesterday we were downgraded to a winter weather advisory and then today even that was cancelled as absolutely nothing happened. Not even a single snowflake.

Eastern Oklahoma must have a curse put on it. This is just so sad. Getting more than 2 inches in a snowstorm used to be an annual thing. Getting 6+ inches used to be an annual thing. Now we get dustings and that's it. We couldn't even get that this time, though. Jesus.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: jumbojak on December 09, 2018, 04:58:30 AM
Snow is on the way. Projections are from zero to twenty inches, I shit you not. Way to cover all the bases.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tom62 on December 09, 2018, 06:57:28 AM
Rain, rain and more rain with temperatures around 10 degrees Celsius.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on December 09, 2018, 07:44:07 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on December 09, 2018, 04:58:30 AM
Snow is on the way. Projections are from zero to twenty inches, I shit you not. Way to cover all the bases.

Are you in the Appalachians?  Hundreds of thousands without power.  Quite a snowfest.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 09, 2018, 11:29:12 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on December 09, 2018, 04:58:30 AM
Snow is on the way. Projections are from zero to twenty inches, I shit you not. Way to cover all the bases.

Literally! :o
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Harmonie on December 10, 2018, 12:13:06 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on December 09, 2018, 04:58:30 AM
Snow is on the way. Projections are from zero to twenty inches, I shit you not. Way to cover all the bases.

Actually, it was the same here. The meteorologist I watched made it very clear that everyday that there was a model where we could get nothing or close to nothing. But it was on the lowest end of the extremes whereas the one on the other end was on the extreme of 14 something inches.

He took a reasonable position at the time and predicted in between, but more on the lower side, and when the system came on-shore he and everyone else really backed away. Yet people where I live are so mad at him in particular. Christmas parades were cancelled two days in advance of the storm even coming, and people rushed to the stores and they're blaming that meteorologist in particular. There's even a meme about it.

God, people are stupid. Like why did the Christmas parade even need to be cancelled two days in advance? Why couldn't they have waited until the meteorologists were more certain with what was going to happen? It's not like they all weren't saying "Things could change" the whole time, but everyone took those early predictions as the gospel truth and it's their own darn fault, not the meteorologist.

There *is* an actual bad weather news service for where I live. It's one that runs online (as far as I know) and has a Facebook. Every single time there is a storm anywhere near they go for the highest extreme model and talk like it's going to happen. I have a friend on FB who always shares them and I can't for the life of me understand why. He's lived in this miserable state the same last seven years I have and should darn well know that site never shares accurate model data ever. They're the ones that people should be frustrated with, but no one cares and just keeps on sharing them anyway.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 10, 2018, 03:00:32 AM
Weather here is currently...bearable.  :hammock:
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Sandra Craft on December 10, 2018, 11:00:00 PM
It's still too cold for my pampered, Californian blood, more rain may or may not be coming, and maintenance is halfway thru fixing the leak in my bedroom.  I think they're got the roof patched up but there's now a big hole in my ceiling and I've been told not to use that room tonight (no problem).  They promise to finish fixing it tomorrow.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 12, 2018, 12:02:35 AM
Weather here is currently unbearable.  :desert:
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 12, 2018, 12:04:06 AM
Quote from: Sandra Craft on December 10, 2018, 11:00:00 PM
It's still too cold for my pampered, Californian blood, more rain may or may not be coming, and maintenance is halfway thru fixing the leak in my bedroom.  I think they're got the roof patched up but there's now a big hole in my ceiling and I've been told not to use that room tonight (no problem).  They promise to finish fixing it tomorrow.

:o
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Icarus on December 13, 2018, 01:17:30 AM
Sheeeeeeit!  We are having to endure a miserable damn yankee style cold front here in sunny Florida.  My temps have dropped to as low as 35 F during the night.  The temps are varying all over the place from day to day.  Meanwhile I am not planning to mow my lawn while it is so unpleasantly chilly.

I should not complain so much because I have some compassion for my honorary grandson who lives in Kaunas Lithuania.  He lives in an apartment complex that lost its power for three days while the ambient temps were in the mid to high twenties.  He survived  but his diesel Kia car is putting up a lot of opposition to normal operation.  He is having to walk three miles to work....in the snow, because the transit busses are not running.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Sandra Craft on December 13, 2018, 02:45:52 AM
Well, it took three days but my ceiling (and hopefully the roof above it) is finally fixed.  Best of all, another rainstorm is expected in shortly, allowing me to test the ceiling before I drag my bed back into the bedroom.  Too bad I can't arrange for the rain to fall solely on this building, since I'm the only one who needs it.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 14, 2018, 02:05:45 AM
Quote from: Sandra Craft on December 13, 2018, 02:45:52 AM
Well, it took three days but my ceiling (and hopefully the roof above it) is finally fixed.  Best of all, another rainstorm is expected in shortly, allowing me to test the ceiling before I drag my bed back into the bedroom.  Too bad I can't arrange for the rain to fall solely on this building, since I'm the only one who needs it.

Did the ceiling pass the test?
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Sandra Craft on December 14, 2018, 02:16:48 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 14, 2018, 02:05:45 AM
Quote from: Sandra Craft on December 13, 2018, 02:45:52 AM
Well, it took three days but my ceiling (and hopefully the roof above it) is finally fixed.  Best of all, another rainstorm is expected in shortly, allowing me to test the ceiling before I drag my bed back into the bedroom.  Too bad I can't arrange for the rain to fall solely on this building, since I'm the only one who needs it.

Did the ceiling pass the test?

Darn rain never happened, in fact it was sunny and warm today!  Why is there never rain around when you need it?  :violin:
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 14, 2018, 02:28:58 AM
Quote from: Sandra Craft on December 14, 2018, 02:16:48 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 14, 2018, 02:05:45 AM
Quote from: Sandra Craft on December 13, 2018, 02:45:52 AM
Well, it took three days but my ceiling (and hopefully the roof above it) is finally fixed.  Best of all, another rainstorm is expected in shortly, allowing me to test the ceiling before I drag my bed back into the bedroom.  Too bad I can't arrange for the rain to fall solely on this building, since I'm the only one who needs it.

Did the ceiling pass the test?

Darn rain never happened, in fact it was sunny and warm today!  Why is there never rain around when you need it?  :violin:

:lol:
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 16, 2018, 06:17:12 PM
32 ℃. I know I must be melting ... on the inside.
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Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 20, 2018, 12:11:56 AM
At least the heat subsided these past two days. It was supposed to rain today but nada. Not a drop.
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Post by: Harmonie on December 26, 2018, 02:45:18 AM
No snow for Christmas. No snow anywhere to be found. In fact, it's 60 degrees. Screw Oklahoma.

It being too warm to wear my bassoon ugly Christmas sweater on Christmas is a darn travesty. (I still did it, but have been too warm all day long)
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Buddy on December 26, 2018, 10:15:38 PM
Today was a balmy 51 degrees. We'll probably get a blizzard in March
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Post by: Bluenose on December 28, 2018, 03:11:55 AM
Today was 35°C, yesterday was 38° hoping for some relief this weekend.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 28, 2018, 06:06:26 PM
Quote from: Bluenose on December 28, 2018, 03:11:55 AM
Today was 35°C, yesterday was 38° hoping for some relief this weekend.

:o

It's going to be 37°C for a couple of days next week. I'm definitely not looking forward to it!
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Sandra Craft on December 28, 2018, 07:52:16 PM
It's cold.  I put a stick of butter out 3 days ago, and it's still as hard today as it was in the fridge.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: jumbojak on December 28, 2018, 09:37:10 PM
It warmed up quite a bit but there's nasty rain today. Damp and sticky in the air.
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Post by: Tank on December 31, 2018, 09:13:03 AM
Windy and chilly. No rain.
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Post by: Bad Penny II on December 31, 2018, 12:04:30 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/zC4DjTr.jpg)

It's summer time.  8)
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Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 31, 2018, 03:27:39 PM
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi63.tinypic.com%2F34o97qu.png&hash=a3a48cfc3e90d8b0bba4448843896f4e9df6a15a)

I'm going to die this Wednesday. 38 freakin' degrees! :o
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: jumbojak on December 31, 2018, 03:34:45 PM
I think that both of you need air conditioned exosuits.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 31, 2018, 06:05:30 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on December 31, 2018, 03:34:45 PM
I think that both of you need air conditioned exosuits.

I agree! :desert:
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Harmonie on January 01, 2019, 09:24:39 PM
I'm seriously beginning to believe that the chances of Eastern Oklahoma ever getting a winter storm ever again are close to the chances of the Abrahamic God existing. This is ridiculous. Another storm hits Southwestern Oklahoma and Texas. Flipping Texas. Do I have to move to Texas to experience a winter storm ever again?
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 10, 2019, 03:55:47 PM
Been waiting for rain since Tuesday. It's hot and humid, altogether not nice weather.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: jumbojak on January 11, 2019, 12:27:29 AM
Snow is on the way.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 11, 2019, 12:29:12 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on January 11, 2019, 12:27:29 AM
Snow is on the way.

Send some my way!  :tumbleweed:
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Icarus on January 11, 2019, 12:50:41 AM
My young friend in Lithuania is enduring temps of minus four F. or minus 20 C (if I have my arithmetic right).  Either way it is bitchin' cold.   I believe that my friend, Justinas, would be pleased to exchange some of that atmospheric phenomena with Silver.

I am in the midst of a Florida cold wave.  The temps today was 60F and 42F at night.  Not debilitating, but not a good day for a picnic at the beach.

Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: jumbojak on January 11, 2019, 12:55:30 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on January 11, 2019, 12:29:12 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on January 11, 2019, 12:27:29 AM
Snow is on the way.

Send some my way!  :tumbleweed:

How would Brazil react to a blizzard?
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 11, 2019, 01:07:19 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on January 11, 2019, 12:55:30 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on January 11, 2019, 12:29:12 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on January 11, 2019, 12:27:29 AM
Snow is on the way.

Send some my way!  :tumbleweed:

How would Brazil react to a blizzard?

Not very well, we don't have the infrastructure.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: jumbojak on January 11, 2019, 01:12:38 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on January 11, 2019, 01:07:19 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on January 11, 2019, 12:55:30 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on January 11, 2019, 12:29:12 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on January 11, 2019, 12:27:29 AM
Snow is on the way.

Send some my way!  :tumbleweed:

How would Brazil react to a blizzard?

Not very well, we don't have the infrastructure.

We don't either! Snow is comical around here. Everything shuts down, except my work... because thirty years ago when Atlanta got a snowstorm the first location didn't. It was one inch of snow...
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Harmonie on January 11, 2019, 02:37:13 AM
The curse continues. The winter storm we're missing this time is directly Northeast of us. The last two directly Southeast of us.

You've got to be kidding me. It's as if the weather has a mind of its own and is specifically spiting me.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 11, 2019, 03:07:38 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on January 11, 2019, 01:12:38 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on January 11, 2019, 01:07:19 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on January 11, 2019, 12:55:30 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on January 11, 2019, 12:29:12 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on January 11, 2019, 12:27:29 AM
Snow is on the way.

Send some my way!  :tumbleweed:

How would Brazil react to a blizzard?

Not very well, we don't have the infrastructure.

We don't either! Snow is comical around here. Everything shuts down, except my work... because thirty years ago when Atlanta got a snowstorm the first location didn't. It was one inch of snow...

:lol:

I wonder what it would be like if it snowed where I live. I think even if it were just 1 inch it would be utter chaos, like something right out of the Armageddon. 
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 11, 2019, 03:13:10 AM
Quote from: Icarus on January 11, 2019, 12:50:41 AM
My young friend in Lithuania is enduring temps of minus four F. or minus 20 C (if I have my arithmetic right).  Either way it is bitchin' cold.   I believe that my friend, Justinas, would be pleased to exchange some of that atmospheric phenomena with Silver

Wow! Can't say I know what it's like to be in such temperatures. Doesn't look fun.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: jumbojak on January 13, 2019, 02:05:41 AM
Snow and sleet mix. I won't be going home tonight.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: hermes2015 on January 13, 2019, 03:31:44 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on January 13, 2019, 02:05:41 AM
Snow and sleet mix. I won't be going home tonight.

Can you sleep at the office, or will you check into a local hotel?
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: jumbojak on January 13, 2019, 06:02:20 AM
Someone offered a place to sleep. Cats everywhere...
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 14, 2019, 03:55:22 PM
Waiting for the heat to subside a bit before I go home. The tin cans on wheels that pass for buses usually don't have air-conditioning. :( 
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tank on January 14, 2019, 04:00:39 PM
Not freezing here. That is a good thing in January!
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Post by: Tom62 on January 14, 2019, 05:51:36 PM
Rain and snow over here in the middle of Germany. Snowmageddon in the south.
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Post by: Guardian85 on January 14, 2019, 06:56:40 PM
So, after nearly two weeks of daily snowfall which has caused much griping and cussing (clearing snow is one of my duties at work during winter) it has finally stopped snowing and the temperature has dropped into the double digits below 0.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Sandra Craft on January 14, 2019, 06:57:05 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on January 13, 2019, 06:02:20 AM
Someone offered a place to sleep. Cats everywhere...

;D  Well, as long as you're not allergic!

It rained all night here and is raining still.  The good news is that so far my new ceiling is holding up.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Buddy on January 14, 2019, 07:03:30 PM
We finally had our first snowfall here and I'm already over it. There's more on the way too.  >:(
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Sandra Craft on January 14, 2019, 07:05:11 PM
Quote from: Buddy on January 14, 2019, 07:03:30 PM
We finally had our first snowfall here and I'm already over it. There's more on the way too.  >:(

Yep.  I experienced snow once in my life and that was more than enough for me.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Buddy on January 14, 2019, 07:16:40 PM
Quote from: Sandra Craft on January 14, 2019, 07:05:11 PM
Quote from: Buddy on January 14, 2019, 07:03:30 PM
We finally had our first snowfall here and I'm already over it. There's more on the way too.  >:(

Yep.  I experienced snow once in my life and that was more than enough for me.

I wouldn't mind so much if I had a garage. It's such a pain when the snow melts just enough to freeze and suddenly I can't open the car doors.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 14, 2019, 08:29:18 PM
Quote from: Tom62 on January 14, 2019, 05:51:36 PM
Snowmageddon...

:snicker1:
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: jumbojak on January 14, 2019, 09:59:12 PM
Quote from: Buddy on January 14, 2019, 07:16:40 PM
Quote from: Sandra Craft on January 14, 2019, 07:05:11 PM
Quote from: Buddy on January 14, 2019, 07:03:30 PM
We finally had our first snowfall here and I'm already over it. There's more on the way too.  >:(

Yep.  I experienced snow once in my life and that was more than enough for me.

I wouldn't mind so much if I had a garage. It's such a pain when the snow melts just enough to freeze and suddenly I can't open the car doors.

Cordless heat gun is all I'm going to say.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Buddy on January 14, 2019, 10:56:28 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on January 14, 2019, 09:59:12 PM
Quote from: Buddy on January 14, 2019, 07:16:40 PM
Quote from: Sandra Craft on January 14, 2019, 07:05:11 PM
Quote from: Buddy on January 14, 2019, 07:03:30 PM
We finally had our first snowfall here and I'm already over it. There's more on the way too.  >:(

Yep.  I experienced snow once in my life and that was more than enough for me.

I wouldn't mind so much if I had a garage. It's such a pain when the snow melts just enough to freeze and suddenly I can't open the car doors.

Cordless heat gun is all I'm going to say.

Holy crap that is a fantastic idea. I've just been pouring windshield wiper fluid on it. Will it mess up the paint?
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 14, 2019, 11:02:17 PM
Hello, rain! Greetings, lightning! So nice of you two to drop by!
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: jumbojak on January 14, 2019, 11:05:32 PM
Quote from: Buddy on January 14, 2019, 10:56:28 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on January 14, 2019, 09:59:12 PM
Quote from: Buddy on January 14, 2019, 07:16:40 PM
Quote from: Sandra Craft on January 14, 2019, 07:05:11 PM
Quote from: Buddy on January 14, 2019, 07:03:30 PM
We finally had our first snowfall here and I'm already over it. There's more on the way too.  >:(

Yep.  I experienced snow once in my life and that was more than enough for me.

I wouldn't mind so much if I had a garage. It's such a pain when the snow melts just enough to freeze and suddenly I can't open the car doors.

Cordless heat gun is all I'm going to say.

Holy crap that is a fantastic idea. I've just been pouring windshield wiper fluid on it. Will it mess up the paint?

If you held it in place for too long, yes. Milwaukee makes the only cordless heat gun I know of. A small torch would be a more economical option.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 15, 2019, 08:11:22 PM
This heat just won't relent! :desert:

Neither will my complaining.  :snooty:
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Bluenose on January 16, 2019, 12:45:52 AM
It's been bloody hot the last few days and more to come.  Glad I don't live in Tarcoola in South Australia, they had 49°C (120°F) yesterday and it's predicted to get there again today.  Sheesh!
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Sandra Craft on January 16, 2019, 02:52:06 AM
Quote from: Bluenose on January 16, 2019, 12:45:52 AM
It's been bloody hot the last few days and more to come.  Glad I don't live in Tarcoola in South Australia, they had 49°C (120°F) yesterday and it's predicted to get there again today.  Sheesh!

Yikes.  I guess that's a preview of my summer.  Last year it got up to 113F three times, and I'm near the ocean!  In August it got up to 127F in Death Valley, with an average of 108F all summer long.  It's turning me into a compulsive temperature watcher.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 17, 2019, 09:13:16 PM
Rained a little, now instead of just hot it's hot and humid!  >:(
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Sandra Craft on January 17, 2019, 11:39:37 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on January 17, 2019, 09:13:16 PM
Rained a little, now instead of just hot it's hot and humid!  >:(

Ah, the weather that makes you feel like someones thrown a heavy, wet blanket over you and you can't get it off.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: jumbojak on January 18, 2019, 01:43:14 AM
More snow is on the way. *sigh*
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tank on January 18, 2019, 03:43:28 PM
It is snowing here. Not a lot.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Sandra Craft on January 18, 2019, 08:55:18 PM
It finally stopped raining, at least for awhile.  The storm that came in off the Pacific is apparently on it's way to Mexico.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Harmonie on January 19, 2019, 10:20:06 PM
We got a whopping trace of snow early this morning. I suppose this is the new standard for snow "storms" where I live. How sad. Will I seriously have to move up Northeast to even see anything more than a dusting (which this wasn't even) ever again?
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Dark Lightning on January 20, 2019, 01:57:40 AM
Huh. Fair and sunny, with some breezes. 77F here in southern California. I fear that this will be a harbinger of the 119F temps we had last August.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 20, 2019, 10:20:28 AM
It's been raining these days and temperatures are back in the tolerable range.

For now.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: jumbojak on January 20, 2019, 01:50:23 PM
High of 65°F this morning and it's set to drop to 30°F by dark with a low of 18°F tonight, plus high winds to add a chill factor.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Icarus on January 21, 2019, 01:39:04 AM
Nasty incursion of cold weather.  The temps are predicted to drop into the freezing range tonight and the winds are in the 20s which make 32F feel like 20.  That is not supposed to happen in sunny Florida but alas it does damned near every year.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: jumbojak on January 21, 2019, 02:57:23 AM
It's cold. Damn cold. And windy.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Sandra Craft on January 21, 2019, 09:59:15 AM
It's not raining, and it's not particularly cold, but the wind has been blowing like crazy for hours.  I won't be surprised to see palm trees knocked over tomorrow.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 27, 2019, 09:12:02 PM
It reached 35 C today. A true sunny Sunday.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Buddy on January 28, 2019, 02:34:19 PM
We are getting hit with a snowstorm today, then by Wednesday it is supposed to go down to -45F. I should move somewhere warm.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tank on January 28, 2019, 05:40:57 PM
Quote from: Buddy on January 28, 2019, 02:34:19 PM
We are getting hit with a snowstorm today, then by Wednesday it is supposed to go down to -45F. I should move somewhere warm.

:fuck:
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Buddy on January 28, 2019, 06:20:11 PM
Quote from: Tank on January 28, 2019, 05:40:57 PM
Quote from: Buddy on January 28, 2019, 02:34:19 PM
We are getting hit with a snowstorm today, then by Wednesday it is supposed to go down to -45F. I should move somewhere warm.

:fuck:

Yeah. The antifreeze in my car is only rated to -30 so if it won't start, then I told my boss I'm not coming into work
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: jumbojak on January 28, 2019, 11:39:19 PM
That's cold. Just be glad you don't drive a diesel.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Icarus on January 29, 2019, 06:03:39 AM
My friend in Lithuania drives a three cylinder Kia diesel that is surviving nicely in near zero temps that are the norm for such God forsaken places. ....OK JJ the Kia has glow plugs.

We are presently having a polar circulation that has found its' way into the US.  That happens infrequently but it is busting our chops this season.  Places in the Dakotas are seeing temps in the way below minus zero regions.  Who the hell would live in such places?      The Dakotans and Minnesotans seem to take it in stride.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: jumbojak on January 29, 2019, 01:26:58 PM
I talked to a fellow from West Virginia about cold starts on diesels once. He said, "It's easy. We just light a big ol' fire underneath em."

I thought he was kidding until I looked at some equipment that was coming up for auction from West Virginia. The frame under the oil pan of damn near every tractor had thick black soot from having fires lit underneath. It's quite ingenious really.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Icarus on January 29, 2019, 11:50:50 PM
Building a fire under the crankcase is one way to do it but a much neater (and safer) way is to use electric block heaters.   I do believe that they have electricity in WV.

I am amused that my Lithuanian friend has discovered that he can use a cardboard panel to obstruct part of his radiator when the  weather is bitchin' cold.   He thought that it was  only a scheme that the Lithuanians had devised out of desperation.  Ha! I have even done that with my motorcycle.

Meanwhile the weather in Vilnius is at or near 30 degrees while the temps in Chicago, Milwaukee, Minneapolis are sub zero and worse. A lot worse. 
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: jumbojak on January 30, 2019, 12:25:23 AM
I'd like to have one of the coolant transfer pumps handy. You use a running truck to exchange cold coolant from a piece of equipment to warm it up. Block heaters are nice, if electricity is readily accessible. You gotta drive the truck to whatever you're working on though.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Anne D. on January 30, 2019, 02:24:27 AM
Quote from: Icarus on January 29, 2019, 11:50:50 PM
. . .

Meanwhile the weather in Vilnius is at or near 30 degrees while the temps in Chicago, Milwaukee, Minneapolis are sub zero and worse. A lot worse.

You know it's cold in Minneapolis when we actually close schools and workplaces (like we're doing tomorrow). We Minneapolitans never close stuff because of the cold. Almost makes me miss Texas winters.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Buddy on January 30, 2019, 02:41:35 AM
I'm off work tomorrow because all the banks in our region are closed. It's bitter cold outside but I've been keeping warm with a cat on my lap all night
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Anne D. on January 30, 2019, 02:43:47 AM
Quote from: Buddy on January 30, 2019, 02:41:35 AM
I'm off work tomorrow because all the banks in our region are closed. It's bitter cold outside but I've been keeping warm with a cat on my lap all night

The company of a lap cat sounds lovely :)  Mine is upstairs where the heat registers work better!
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Bluenose on January 30, 2019, 10:29:34 AM
Today was 37°C (≈99°F), but this evening it's started to rain and the temperature has already dropped to around 23°, tomorrow should ba a much more temperate max of 20°
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on February 01, 2019, 12:48:12 PM
Like in Bluenose's corner, we had highs of around 38 degrees, some rain and today temps are way more tolerable. 
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Bluenose on February 01, 2019, 01:28:07 PM
It was quite pleasant today, mid 20s, but it's going to heat right up again tomorrow and Sunday. :(
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Asmodean on February 01, 2019, 01:57:37 PM
The snowed-in Asmo harbours burning hate and vengeful intentions.  >:(
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Icarus on February 02, 2019, 01:37:06 AM
^ Luxembourg beware.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: jumbojak on February 02, 2019, 02:56:00 AM
We had snow flurries for about an hour here but nothing really stuck to the ground before it turned into rain.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on February 03, 2019, 11:44:09 PM
Wasn't too hot or humid today. Good thing too, because my ceiling fan is more broken than not.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tank on February 04, 2019, 12:53:26 PM
Warmer and no rain or snow! Not a bad day for this time of year.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: jumbojak on February 04, 2019, 03:10:48 PM
It's very warm today. Warm enough that I'll be cutting the air conditioner on when I get home.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Buddy on February 04, 2019, 03:23:09 PM
We have highs of 50F today. It's insane how fast the weather changes.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Sandra Craft on February 04, 2019, 09:10:39 PM
Rain, sunny, rain, sunny, and now rain again.  At this point it wouldn't surprise me if it snowed a little before a heat wave.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Dark Lightning on February 06, 2019, 05:51:03 PM
29 freaking degrees F this morning! My wife doesn't like to run the heater at night, so it was 58F in the warmest part of the house. I'm going to program the heater for a low of 62. It isn't good for the furnace to run long enough to pull the house up by 11 degrees. It actually got hot enough to shut itself off before the house made it to 69 degrees.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Harmonie on February 07, 2019, 03:53:31 PM
We got a trace of snow. At least it was cold enough for what little fell to accumulate, even on the pavement... But... a trace of snow... Is that all we can get anymore? Our winters just get more and more pathetic each year. Jesus.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on February 08, 2019, 05:35:07 PM
They say planet Earth is in a 'Goldilocks Zone'. For those who have never heard of that term before, it's a habitable zone, where water is liquid.

Habitable?! Pfft...scientists...what do they know? ::)

Even the tears running down my cheek disappear into a wisp of steam.  :'( If they survive and make it to the floor, they sizzle like drops of water coming into contact with a hot pan.

I think even my brain is fried, I do feel exceptionally hyperbolic today.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 21, 2019, 09:43:05 PM
Starting to cool down at night...I think it's great that it is!

I'm ready, Autumn!  8)
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 31, 2019, 07:04:55 PM
Autumn has decided to be a no-show for a few more days or weeks. ::) It's almost 30 degrees C!  :sulk:
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: jumbojak on March 31, 2019, 08:23:58 PM
Rain today. Hopefully it knocks some of the pollen out of the air.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Harmonie on April 01, 2019, 04:53:16 PM
It's cloudy and cool today. The last two days were really nice, although it got sunny yesterday and that made things a little too warm.

These nice days are going to up and vanish after today I think, sadly. I hope we get the AC turned on ASAP.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: jumbojak on April 08, 2019, 10:18:41 PM
It was HOT today. Damn near eighty degrees.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Bluenose on April 09, 2019, 03:24:13 PM
Some silly bugger knocked the switch, it's gone cold and rainy.  Not too sure that any of it's falling where it's needed either...
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 09, 2019, 04:12:13 PM
The thermometer says it's 21℃ but it feels like it's much less. I'm almost shivering here.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: hermes2015 on April 09, 2019, 05:40:50 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 09, 2019, 04:12:13 PM
The thermometer says it's 21℃ but it feels like it's much less. I'm almost shivering here.

It's 18° here at the moment and feels lower as well. I hear thunder, so I guess the summer rains haven't ended.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tank on April 09, 2019, 09:38:06 PM
6°C  >:(
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Bluenose on April 10, 2019, 03:06:33 AM
Quote from: Tank on April 09, 2019, 09:38:06 PM
6°C  >:(

It sometimes gets that cold overnight here in winter...

Although, on the odd occasion it might even get to within a degree or two either side of zero...
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tank on April 10, 2019, 09:20:42 AM
Quote from: Bluenose on April 10, 2019, 03:06:33 AM
Quote from: Tank on April 09, 2019, 09:38:06 PM
6°C  >:(

It sometimes gets that cold overnight here in winter...

Although, on the odd occasion it might even get to within a degree or two either side of zero...

It went down to -2° last night. Had to clean frost off the car windscreen this morning.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 15, 2019, 02:15:56 AM
29℃, like it just can't make up its mind and go to 30. ::)
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tank on April 15, 2019, 11:37:44 AM
Getting warmer!!! It was f'ing cold yesterday!
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Buddy on April 15, 2019, 03:28:39 PM
There was snow on my car this morning  >:(
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tom62 on April 15, 2019, 08:29:16 PM
Yesterday it snowed; today temperatures went up from 0 to 15 degrees Celsius.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 19, 2019, 02:44:27 PM
Quote from: Tom62 on April 15, 2019, 08:29:16 PM
Yesterday it snowed; today temperatures went up from 0 to 15 degrees Celsius.

Great for getting sick!
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 19, 2019, 02:45:19 PM
Pleasant today. Must be around 20 degrees C.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 26, 2019, 01:12:43 PM
It's raining like hell. All those rain-dancers!  :grrr:
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tank on April 26, 2019, 02:46:12 PM
Monday. Hottest Easter on record at 25°C. Friday 10°C  >:(
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Buddy on April 26, 2019, 03:07:35 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 26, 2019, 01:12:43 PM
It's raining like hell. All those rain-dancers!  :grrr:

Rain? In England? Shocking  :snicker:
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tank on April 26, 2019, 03:46:51 PM
Quote from: Buddy on April 26, 2019, 03:07:35 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 26, 2019, 01:12:43 PM
It's raining like hell. All those rain-dancers!  :grrr:

Rain? In England? Shocking  :snicker:

Another perfect example of American geography skills. xSPx is in Brazil.  ::)
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Buddy on April 26, 2019, 03:56:58 PM
Quote from: Tank on April 26, 2019, 03:46:51 PM
Quote from: Buddy on April 26, 2019, 03:07:35 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 26, 2019, 01:12:43 PM
It's raining like hell. All those rain-dancers!  :grrr:

Rain? In England? Shocking  :snicker:

Another perfect example of American geography skills. xSPx is in Brazil.  ::)

Wow. I thought it was you who posted that. I haven't had my coffee yet 
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Davin on April 26, 2019, 04:11:00 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 26, 2019, 01:12:43 PM
It's raining like hell. All those rain-dancers!  :grrr:
You need to get some drought dancers together and have them dance-fight it out.

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Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tank on April 26, 2019, 07:30:33 PM
Quote from: Buddy on April 26, 2019, 03:56:58 PM
Quote from: Tank on April 26, 2019, 03:46:51 PM
Quote from: Buddy on April 26, 2019, 03:07:35 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 26, 2019, 01:12:43 PM
It's raining like hell. All those rain-dancers!  :grrr:

Rain? In England? Shocking  :snicker:

Another perfect example of American geography skills. xSPx is in Brazil.  ::)

Wow. I thought it was you who posted that. I haven't had my coffee yet

:grin:
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 27, 2019, 08:32:39 PM
Quote from: Tank on April 26, 2019, 07:30:33 PM
Quote from: Buddy on April 26, 2019, 03:56:58 PM
Quote from: Tank on April 26, 2019, 03:46:51 PM
Quote from: Buddy on April 26, 2019, 03:07:35 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 26, 2019, 01:12:43 PM
It's raining like hell. All those rain-dancers!  :grrr:

Rain? In England? Shocking  :snicker:

Another perfect example of American geography skills. xSPx is in Brazil.  ::)

Wow. I thought it was you who posted that. I haven't had my coffee yet

:grin:

;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 27, 2019, 08:52:30 PM
Last night we went to watch Avengers Endgame and when we left the theater it was raining lightly outside. Ok, no problem we thought, it's just a heavy drizzle. We got in the car and proceeded to leave the shopping mall complex. En route to home it looked like the freaking apocalypse had happened while we were indoors watching the movie. It had rained so much that multiple points had flooded, and stationary cars and buses were stuck in the water. One bus had water up to half its height and people were filming and taking pictures of that bizarre scene. Other people were parked in petrol stations waiting for the water to recede, and traffic lights were out so everything was chaos. 

So I flipped out my phone and opened Waze, "a free social mobile app that enables drivers to build and use live maps, real-time traffic updates and turn-by-turn navigation for an optimal drive."

Commercial break

Waze (https://www.waze.com/download) tells you instantly about traffic, construction, police, crashes, & more - even if you know the way. Join other drivers in your area who share real-time traffic and road info, saving everyone time and gas money.

That Waze app really helped us get home again, didn't it?

It sure did, Purple. Without it we would probably be stranded in a lake somewhere. I am very grateful to Waze for helping me find my way!

End commercial break
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: hermes2015 on April 28, 2019, 10:14:15 AM
I've never used Waze. Will have to try it some time.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 28, 2019, 02:07:00 PM
Quote from: hermes2015 on April 28, 2019, 10:14:15 AM
I've never used Waze. Will have to try it some time.

Yes, you totally should! :thumbsup:

Go away, Purple. Go away forever.

OK.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Buddy on April 29, 2019, 02:34:12 PM
Rain. Lots of rain. Probably my punishment for being mean to xSPx  :-X
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 29, 2019, 11:51:52 PM
Quote from: Buddy on April 29, 2019, 02:34:12 PM
Rain. Lots of rain. Probably my punishment for being mean to xSPx  :-X

:snicker1:

Nah, I suspect all the local the rain-dancers have migrated to the US. Better funding there.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: jumbojak on April 30, 2019, 01:42:30 AM
Overcast and 59° today. Tomorrow will be a sunny 90° with zero chance of precipitation. I want to go to the mountains. Or the desert.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 30, 2019, 10:38:44 PM
Today the weather was nice. I stayed indoors all day but it was nice.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 01, 2019, 02:23:18 AM
Weather forecasts report there will be rain tomorrow. Argh. I just don't feel like staying indoors all day again.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 02, 2019, 01:34:22 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on May 01, 2019, 02:23:18 AM
Weather forecasts report there will be rain tomorrow. Argh. I just don't feel like staying indoors all day again.

There was no rain. And I'm talking to myself again. :deadpan:
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Magdalena on May 02, 2019, 01:42:40 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on May 02, 2019, 01:34:22 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on May 01, 2019, 02:23:18 AM
Weather forecasts report there will be rain tomorrow. Argh. I just don't feel like staying indoors all day again.

There was no rain. And I'm talking to myself again. :deadpan:
:therethere:
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 02, 2019, 01:43:46 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on May 02, 2019, 01:42:40 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on May 02, 2019, 01:34:22 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on May 01, 2019, 02:23:18 AM
Weather forecasts report there will be rain tomorrow. Argh. I just don't feel like staying indoors all day again.

There was no rain. And I'm talking to myself again. :deadpan:
:therethere:

Heh ;D
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: jumbojak on May 02, 2019, 02:03:36 AM
The weather is like golf here. We're juuust about to break 90.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 02, 2019, 02:22:39 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on May 02, 2019, 02:03:36 AM
The weather is like golf here. We're juuust about to break 90.

*Grumbles*

*Opens online Fahrenheit to Celsius converter*

A little over 32 degrees. I don't miss those summer days...it's around 19 degrees here now (Celsius!)

:P
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: jumbojak on May 02, 2019, 02:31:24 AM
Whaddya need a calculator for? Just remember that 1°C is 9/5 of 1°F and move the freezing point.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 02, 2019, 02:34:07 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on May 02, 2019, 02:31:24 AM
Whaddya need a calculator for? Just remember that 1°C is 9/5 of 1°F and move the freezing point.

Argh, numbers... :(

It's 10:33 p.m. There just no way I'll be able to add 2 and 2.  :P
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Magdalena on May 02, 2019, 02:36:26 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on May 02, 2019, 02:34:07 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on May 02, 2019, 02:31:24 AM
Whaddya need a calculator for? Just remember that 1°C is 9/5 of 1°F and move the freezing point.

Argh, numbers... :(

It's 10:33 p.m. There just no way I'll be able to add 2 and 2.  :P
It's 10:30 pm in Brazil? It's only 6:36 pm in LA.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 02, 2019, 02:40:29 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on May 02, 2019, 02:36:26 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on May 02, 2019, 02:34:07 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on May 02, 2019, 02:31:24 AM
Whaddya need a calculator for? Just remember that 1°C is 9/5 of 1°F and move the freezing point.

Argh, numbers... :(

It's 10:33 p.m. There just no way I'll be able to add 2 and 2.  :P
It's 10:30 pm in Brazil? It's only 6:36 pm in LA.

Yes, in most of Brazil it's 20 to 11 p.m. now.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: jumbojak on May 02, 2019, 02:46:26 AM
9:45 here in Virginia. So very early.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Bad Penny II on May 02, 2019, 03:23:54 AM
24.3C at 12:22pm.  Could go up 1, it's sunny now, might be a shower later, nice enough.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Harmonie on May 03, 2019, 08:07:59 PM
The weather has been cloudy and breezy in the 60s the last couple of days. Very nice weather considering it's May and would usually be 80-90 degrees.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 03, 2019, 08:53:46 PM
Thunderstorm's a coming. :worried:
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tom62 on May 04, 2019, 09:56:20 AM
It is fuc#ing snowing again :(. A few days ago it was summer (24 degrees) and now it is winter again (2 degrees).
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 04, 2019, 01:55:25 PM
Quote from: Tom62 on May 04, 2019, 09:56:20 AM
It is fuc#ing snowing again :(. A few days ago it was summer (24 degrees) and now it is winter again (2 degrees).

The climate has become so strange.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Bad Penny II on May 04, 2019, 02:07:17 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on May 04, 2019, 01:55:25 PM
Quote from: Tom62 on May 04, 2019, 09:56:20 AM
It is fuc#ing snowing again :(. A few days ago it was summer (24 degrees) and now it is winter again (2 degrees).

The climate has become so strange.

I don't disagree but how much of the perceived strangeness is confirmation bias?
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 04, 2019, 02:10:29 PM
Quote from: Bad Penny II on May 04, 2019, 02:07:17 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on May 04, 2019, 01:55:25 PM
Quote from: Tom62 on May 04, 2019, 09:56:20 AM
It is fuc#ing snowing again :(. A few days ago it was summer (24 degrees) and now it is winter again (2 degrees).

The climate has become so strange.

I don't disagree but how much of the perceived strangeness is confirmation bias?

:notsure:

What is your estimation?  :P
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Bad Penny II on May 04, 2019, 02:45:36 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on May 04, 2019, 02:10:29 PM
Quote from: Bad Penny II on May 04, 2019, 02:07:17 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on May 04, 2019, 01:55:25 PM
Quote from: Tom62 on May 04, 2019, 09:56:20 AM
It is fuc#ing snowing again :(. A few days ago it was summer (24 degrees) and now it is winter again (2 degrees).

The climate has become so strange.

I don't disagree but how much of the perceived strangeness is confirmation bias?

:notsure:

What is your estimation?  :P

I love confirmation bias.
My work moved Novemberish last year.
So I travel a 7km section of road with a narrow bridge towards the end.
The only time I pass a large truck on that road is on that narrow bridge.
I love confirmation bias.

I think weather always was strange, it's probably stranger now, could be a smidge or a tad stranger, I can't be sure.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 04, 2019, 02:58:03 PM
Quote from: Bad Penny II on May 04, 2019, 02:45:36 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on May 04, 2019, 02:10:29 PM
Quote from: Bad Penny II on May 04, 2019, 02:07:17 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on May 04, 2019, 01:55:25 PM
Quote from: Tom62 on May 04, 2019, 09:56:20 AM
It is fuc#ing snowing again :(. A few days ago it was summer (24 degrees) and now it is winter again (2 degrees).

The climate has become so strange.

I don't disagree but how much of the perceived strangeness is confirmation bias?

:notsure:

What is your estimation?  :P

I love confirmation bias.
My work moved Novemberish last year.
So I travel a 7km section of road with a narrow bridge towards the end.
The only time I pass a large truck on that road is on that narrow bridge.
I love confirmation bias.

I think weather always was strange, it's probably stranger now, could be a smidge or a tad stranger, I can't be sure.

Yeah, people, in general, don't have a very intuitive grasp of statistical big pictures. Will probably have to look at meteorological records for a time span way surpassing my age to say with a degree of confirmation bias-free certainty that the trend is climate is getting stranger.   :-[ 
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Bad Penny II on May 04, 2019, 03:38:35 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on May 04, 2019, 02:58:03 PM
Quote from: Bad Penny II on May 04, 2019, 02:45:36 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on May 04, 2019, 02:10:29 PM
Quote from: Bad Penny II on May 04, 2019, 02:07:17 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on May 04, 2019, 01:55:25 PM
Quote from: Tom62 on May 04, 2019, 09:56:20 AM
It is fuc#ing snowing again :(. A few days ago it was summer (24 degrees) and now it is winter again (2 degrees).

The climate has become so strange.

I don't disagree but how much of the perceived strangeness is confirmation bias?

:notsure:

What is your estimation?  :P

I love confirmation bias.
My work moved Novemberish last year.
So I travel a 7km section of road with a narrow bridge towards the end.
The only time I pass a large truck on that road is on that narrow bridge.
I love confirmation bias.

I think weather always was strange, it's probably stranger now, could be a smidge or a tad stranger, I can't be sure.

Yeah, people, in general, don't have a very intuitive grasp of statistical big pictures. Will probably have to look at meteorological records for a time span way surpassing my age to say with a degree of confirmation bias-free certainty that the trend is climate is getting stranger.   :-[ 

Oh come now, cheer up!
I think the weather could become undeniably strange by 2050.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 04, 2019, 03:43:06 PM
Quote from: Bad Penny II on May 04, 2019, 03:38:35 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on May 04, 2019, 02:58:03 PM
Quote from: Bad Penny II on May 04, 2019, 02:45:36 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on May 04, 2019, 02:10:29 PM
Quote from: Bad Penny II on May 04, 2019, 02:07:17 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on May 04, 2019, 01:55:25 PM
Quote from: Tom62 on May 04, 2019, 09:56:20 AM
It is fuc#ing snowing again :(. A few days ago it was summer (24 degrees) and now it is winter again (2 degrees).

The climate has become so strange.

I don't disagree but how much of the perceived strangeness is confirmation bias?

:notsure:

What is your estimation?  :P

I love confirmation bias.
My work moved Novemberish last year.
So I travel a 7km section of road with a narrow bridge towards the end.
The only time I pass a large truck on that road is on that narrow bridge.
I love confirmation bias.

I think weather always was strange, it's probably stranger now, could be a smidge or a tad stranger, I can't be sure.

Yeah, people, in general, don't have a very intuitive grasp of statistical big pictures. Will probably have to look at meteorological records for a time span way surpassing my age to say with a degree of confirmation bias-free certainty that the trend is climate is getting stranger.   :-[ 

Oh come now, cheer up!
I think the weather could become undeniably strange by 2050.

Mental note: Remember to say the weather is definitely strange once we reach January 1st, 2050.

See, I have something else to procrastinate doing now. :tellmemore:
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: jumbojak on May 05, 2019, 05:54:59 PM
Cooler but rainy today. Drying clothes on the line may not work out so well.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 06, 2019, 09:48:00 PM
Who gave Summer permission to come during autumn?  :rant1:

It was 32C yesterday!
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Buddy on May 06, 2019, 09:53:46 PM
It was sunny all day so I decided to keep my sunroof of my car open just a little bit. Now there are rain clouds forming. Every time  ::)
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 09, 2019, 09:41:57 PM
(https://scontent.fpoa13-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/59650812_801043650254727_2934070568544108544_n.jpg?_nc_cat=109&_nc_ht=scontent.fpoa13-1.fna&oh=704287eddd480784b7d79ff6cd886889&oe=5D2BDDD2)
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Harmonie on May 09, 2019, 09:49:05 PM
It's beautiful today! In the mid 50s, overcast, and breezy. It's hard to believe it's May and this nice.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 09, 2019, 10:46:45 PM
Today was both too cold to not wear a sweater and not cold enough to wear a sweater, depending on whether you were indoors or not.

Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 28, 2019, 03:05:45 AM
Thunderstorm going on now...
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Icarus on May 28, 2019, 03:17:43 AM
Global warming is for real.  In spite of the usual assumptions, my Florida summer weather is endurable.  Today we had a most unusual 97 degree F mid day.  Even the damned weeds in my lawn are wilting.  That ain't good.  We are not accustomed to such temperatures,  High eighties and very low nineties have been the hot season norm.............Today was not a good day in the sun.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: jumbojak on May 29, 2019, 09:10:05 PM
100°F outside but feels like 100°C.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Bluenose on May 30, 2019, 02:06:01 AM
Yesterday was Melbourne's coldest May day in nearly twenty years.  Not looking good for today, either...   Brrrr...
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 31, 2019, 12:22:14 PM
It. Doesn't. Stop. Raining.

Seriously, we should try and find the sinner who caused god to try and flood us once again and crucify him.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 03, 2019, 09:56:48 AM
Still raining.  :fingertap:
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tank on June 03, 2019, 10:25:49 AM
Nice dry sunny day, not too hot and not to cold.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: jumbojak on June 03, 2019, 11:14:33 PM
Today is absolutely gorgeous!
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tank on June 04, 2019, 08:51:21 AM
Like that famous pop group 'Wet, wet, wet!'
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tom62 on June 05, 2019, 06:21:09 PM
Hot, hot, hot
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: hermes2015 on June 06, 2019, 05:35:17 AM
Not too cold here. Overnight it was 7° and we expect a high of 19° today.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 18, 2019, 05:40:58 PM
Hot during the day and cold at night. Something is seriously wrong with the world...
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: jumbojak on June 19, 2019, 01:41:11 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on June 18, 2019, 05:40:58 PM
Hot during the day and cold at night. Something is seriously wrong with the world...

That's good sleeping weather.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 19, 2019, 02:46:32 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on June 19, 2019, 01:41:11 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on June 18, 2019, 05:40:58 PM
Hot during the day and cold at night. Something is seriously wrong with the world...

That's good sleeping weather.

If it doesn't cause you to sneeze and struggle to breath all night!  ;)
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: jumbojak on June 19, 2019, 04:47:09 AM
Come again?
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 19, 2019, 05:46:48 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on June 19, 2019, 04:47:09 AM
Come again?

Fickle weather makes you feel sick. :sad sigh:
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 21, 2019, 02:16:43 AM
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tank on June 21, 2019, 07:57:41 AM
Summer is allegedly arriving in the UK this weekend.
I will not be holding my breath.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: hermes2015 on June 21, 2019, 09:57:39 AM
Last night it was 3°. Maximum of 6° expected today where I live, which is about 1750m above sea level.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on June 21, 2019, 10:25:11 PM
Quote from: hermes2015 on June 21, 2019, 09:57:39 AM
Last night it was 3°. Maximum of 6° expected today where I live, which is about 1750m above sea level.

Fahrenheit or Celsius?  Where do you live, generally?
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: hermes2015 on June 22, 2019, 04:53:47 AM
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on June 21, 2019, 10:25:11 PM
Quote from: hermes2015 on June 21, 2019, 09:57:39 AM
Last night it was 3°. Maximum of 6° expected today where I live, which is about 1750m above sea level.

Fahrenheit or Celsius?  Where do you live, generally?

Sorry, I did not think to specify. My home is in Johannesburg (the one in South Afirica).
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tom62 on June 23, 2019, 08:52:49 AM
The weather forecast is not looking good. For next week temperatures will go up to 37 degrees Celsius.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: hermes2015 on June 23, 2019, 09:34:41 AM
Quote from: hermes2015 on June 22, 2019, 04:53:47 AM
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on June 21, 2019, 10:25:11 PM
Quote from: hermes2015 on June 21, 2019, 09:57:39 AM
Last night it was 3°. Maximum of 6° expected today where I live, which is about 1750m above sea level.

Fahrenheit or Celsius?  Where do you live, generally?

Sorry, I did not think to specify. My home is in Johannesburg (the one in South Afirica).

Degrees Celsius.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Magdalena on June 24, 2019, 02:53:25 AM
(https://media.giphy.com/media/xT1Ra0AK57ly6zhGH6/giphy.gif)
Ah, yes...
The weather is beautiful in LA today!
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 25, 2019, 03:05:24 AM
It's hard to believe it's actually winter down here.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Magdalena on June 25, 2019, 04:41:38 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on June 25, 2019, 03:05:24 AM
It's hard to believe it's actually winter down here.
:therethere:

Summer in the Northern Hemisphere began on
Friday, June 21 and ends on
Monday, September 23.
:hammock:
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tom62 on June 25, 2019, 05:14:14 PM
37 degrees today  :(
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on June 25, 2019, 09:55:33 PM
Quote from: Tom62 on June 25, 2019, 05:14:14 PM
37 degrees today  :(

In Germany??  Geez, that's HOT!
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tom62 on June 26, 2019, 05:46:08 AM
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on June 25, 2019, 09:55:33 PM
Quote from: Tom62 on June 25, 2019, 05:14:14 PM
37 degrees today  :(

In Germany??  Geez, that's HOT!

The air-conditioning in my car no longer works. I got stuck in a traffic jam and the temperature in my car went up to 52 degrees. I'll never ever buy another black car again.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tank on June 26, 2019, 08:14:35 AM
June has been a washout. No need to water my garden and the grass is squelching!
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on June 26, 2019, 02:59:01 PM
Quote from: Tank on June 26, 2019, 08:14:35 AM
June has been a washout. No need to water my garden and the grass is squelching!

We've also had a very wet year in Central Texas.  We've had a few very hot, dry periods, but overall it's been wetter and milder than normal.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tank on June 27, 2019, 11:52:28 AM
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on June 26, 2019, 02:59:01 PM
Quote from: Tank on June 26, 2019, 08:14:35 AM
June has been a washout. No need to water my garden and the grass is squelching!

We've also had a very wet year in Central Texas.  We've had a few very hot, dry periods, but overall it's been wetter and milder than normal.

Well a warmer atmosphere holds more energy and water vapour. It's only going to get worse. :(
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 29, 2019, 03:29:24 PM
Speaking of water and energy, there's a thunderstorm going on right now. One just cracked right next to my house...made my hairs stand on end!

(https://media1.tenor.com/images/8616cf0d71f20941c990216d3d090a93/tenor.gif?itemid=5351489)
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Magdalena on June 30, 2019, 06:23:32 AM
Quote from: hermes2015 on June 22, 2019, 04:53:47 AM
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on June 21, 2019, 10:25:11 PM
Quote from: hermes2015 on June 21, 2019, 09:57:39 AM
Last night it was 3°. Maximum of 6° expected today where I live, which is about 1750m above sea level.

Fahrenheit or Celsius?  Where do you live, generally?

Sorry, I did not think to specify. My home is in Johannesburg (the one in South Afirica).
Ha! I'm watching the movie: District 9. It takes place in Johannesburg.
The prawns.  :snicker:
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Bad Penny II on June 30, 2019, 09:55:46 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on June 30, 2019, 06:23:32 AM
Quote from: hermes2015 on June 22, 2019, 04:53:47 AM
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on June 21, 2019, 10:25:11 PM
Quote from: hermes2015 on June 21, 2019, 09:57:39 AM
Last night it was 3°. Maximum of 6° expected today where I live, which is about 1750m above sea level.

Fahrenheit or Celsius?  Where do you live, generally?

Sorry, I did not think to specify. My home is in Johannesburg (the one in South Afirica).
Ha! I'm watching the movie: District 9. It takes place in Johannesburg.
The prawns.  :snicker:

There was supposed to be a sequel to that,
Return of the Prawns or something.
Hasn't happened yet, probably crustaphobia at work again.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: hermes2015 on June 30, 2019, 09:56:02 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on June 30, 2019, 06:23:32 AM
Quote from: hermes2015 on June 22, 2019, 04:53:47 AM
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on June 21, 2019, 10:25:11 PM
Quote from: hermes2015 on June 21, 2019, 09:57:39 AM
Last night it was 3°. Maximum of 6° expected today where I live, which is about 1750m above sea level.

Fahrenheit or Celsius?  Where do you live, generally?

Sorry, I did not think to specify. My home is in Johannesburg (the one in South Afirica).
Ha! I'm watching the movie: District 9. It takes place in Johannesburg.
The prawns.  :snicker:

Ha, I've never seen it, but I have seen Chappie, which was also made here. I am going out shopping later, so will keep my eyes peeled for any rogue prawns.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Magdalena on June 30, 2019, 08:06:54 PM
Quote from: Bad Penny II on June 30, 2019, 09:55:46 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on June 30, 2019, 06:23:32 AM
Quote from: hermes2015 on June 22, 2019, 04:53:47 AM
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on June 21, 2019, 10:25:11 PM
Quote from: hermes2015 on June 21, 2019, 09:57:39 AM
Last night it was 3°. Maximum of 6° expected today where I live, which is about 1750m above sea level.

Fahrenheit or Celsius?  Where do you live, generally?

Sorry, I did not think to specify. My home is in Johannesburg (the one in South Afirica).
Ha! I'm watching the movie: District 9. It takes place in Johannesburg.
The prawns.  :snicker:

There was supposed to be a sequel to that,
Return of the Prawns or something.
Hasn't happened yet, probably crustaphobia at work again.
crustaphobia.
:lol:
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Magdalena on June 30, 2019, 08:11:16 PM
Quote from: hermes2015 on June 30, 2019, 09:56:02 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on June 30, 2019, 06:23:32 AM
Quote from: hermes2015 on June 22, 2019, 04:53:47 AM
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on June 21, 2019, 10:25:11 PM
Quote from: hermes2015 on June 21, 2019, 09:57:39 AM
Last night it was 3°. Maximum of 6° expected today where I live, which is about 1750m above sea level.

Fahrenheit or Celsius?  Where do you live, generally?

Sorry, I did not think to specify. My home is in Johannesburg (the one in South Afirica).
Ha! I'm watching the movie: District 9. It takes place in Johannesburg.
The prawns.  :snicker:

Ha, I've never seen it, but I have seen Chappie, which was also made here. I am going out shopping later, so will keep my eyes peeled for any rogue prawns.
Tank has mentioned the movie, Chappie. I want to see it.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 13, 2019, 01:30:26 AM
This past week the weather's been all crazy. Near 0 degree C temps at night and 15 degrees during the day tops to nearly 30 degrees these past couple of days.

Now it's raining and temperatures will drop again. How can you not get sick in these circumstances?!
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tank on July 15, 2019, 08:18:01 AM
We are having a nice sunny spell here at the moment.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 21, 2019, 02:13:44 AM
Weather forecasts high temperatures tomorrow.  :tumbleweed:
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: jumbojak on July 21, 2019, 03:10:22 AM
We're under an extreme heat warning. Have been for nearly a week and will be until next Wednesday. A restaurant next door to us lost their kitchen air conditioning last week and put off fixing it. This heat wave and the added load on their dining room killed those air conditioners too. They were shut down yesterday and have to wait for COMPLETE SYSTEM REPLACEMENT before they can open again.

If you go directly from our back door to our walk in cooler fog rises from your body. It's fucking hot and extremely humid.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: hermes2015 on July 21, 2019, 05:47:55 AM
Woke up to 1° this morning, without a cloud in sight. There is a magic period of about 20 minutes when the sun rises and golden rays stream horizontally into one window in my music room. That's when I took the recent photos I submitted.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: hermes2015 on July 21, 2019, 05:54:43 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on December 28, 2014, 07:25:20 PM
Quote from: Crow on December 28, 2014, 06:28:57 PMLook everyone! New world people using outdated units of measurement, lets all point and laugh.

What's the speed limit in kph on you nearest highway? No cheating.....

120.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Essie Mae on July 21, 2019, 10:59:53 PM
Quote from: hermes2015 on July 21, 2019, 05:54:43 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on December 28, 2014, 07:25:20 PM
Quote from: Crow on December 28, 2014, 06:28:57 PMLook everyone! New world people using outdated units of measurement, lets all point and laugh.

What's the speed limit in kph on you nearest highway? No cheating.....

120.

If Highway is the equivalent of Motorway, then it's the A1M which operates under the national speed limit of 70 mph, around 115 kph. Our roads through towns often don't have the limit displayed; you just know when you see lamp posts that it's 30 mph or 50 kph. I can know some of the conversions from driving in Australia.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 25, 2019, 03:36:34 AM
Rain, rain go away! Come again another day!
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Davin on July 25, 2019, 03:33:39 PM
It rained yesterday morning. Cooled things off to about 80°f. By 3pm is was over 100°f. It got up to 107°f before cooling down. It's pretty bad getting up there normally, but with the humidity it was extra unpleasant.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Bad Penny II on July 25, 2019, 03:49:55 PM
Quote from: Davin on July 25, 2019, 03:33:39 PM
It rained yesterday morning. Cooled things off to about 80°f. By 3pm is was over 100°f. It got up to 107°f before cooling down. It's pretty bad getting up there normally, but with the humidity it was extra unpleasant.

Take comfort in the thought that it's going to be worse for the next generation.
But when he gets older it's going to be worse and he'll feel it more.
Shut up! I'm trying to be positive.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Recusant on July 25, 2019, 11:34:46 PM
Record heat in the UK. Topped 100° F in the southeast, and very humid. The fever seems to have broken, however.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Sandra Craft on July 26, 2019, 03:14:49 AM
Mild heat wave here -- 96 Tues, 99 yesterday, and only 95 today.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Icarus on July 26, 2019, 04:27:56 AM
Florida....Rained off and on today. Temp never got above 88F.  Not to say that the pay back might be tomorrow. So far we have not exceeded 96F this summer.  Meanwhile North Dakota has seen plus 100s on a few days......WTF?
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 10, 2019, 10:04:47 PM
Over 30C today. Feels like I went to sleep and woke up in an oven.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Dark Lightning on October 11, 2019, 04:31:34 AM
The wind is blowing so hard here, with gusts in the 70 MPH range that people's trash bins are blowing down the street...along with the trash.  :( The local power company had said that the power would be cut during high wind events, after the disastrous fires and subsequent flooding due to loss of watershed here in southern California. I live in an area where the utilities are underground, but are still fed from the grid by (of course) high tension (>400kV) power lines. The risk is that the power company will be again blamed for fires that devastate entire cities and cause untold (no, really- just look up the the news (old) about the fire in Ventura County that completely destroyed the city of Paradise, CA) levels of destruction. The power to some areas may be cut for several days in some areas. All of the local retailers are sold out of emergency generators! I'm OK so far, and I bought my own generator years ago. We'll see how it all plays out. The weather has just gotten mild, and we can leave the windows open for fresh air...right up until some pyro started a fire a few miles away.  >:( Looks like it has been knocked down, though.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tom62 on October 11, 2019, 08:56:05 PM
Temperatures go up and down lately with periods of rain and sunny weather. It surely must be caused by climate change, Brexit or both  ;).
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tank on October 11, 2019, 08:57:17 PM
It's very wet at the moment.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: billy rubin on October 11, 2019, 09:33:21 PM
frost forecast for day after tomorrow.

i have a motorcycle i haven't ridden in over a year because of gearbox issues.

won't make it, i'm afraid.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 13, 2019, 09:03:36 PM
Thankfully today the scent of slowly cooking flesh has subsided.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Red_Cloud on October 13, 2019, 09:11:06 PM
Quote from: Tank on October 11, 2019, 08:57:17 PM
It's very wet at the moment.

Well, you shouldn't play with it as much as you do. Wipe it, and put the bloody thing away! :couchhide:
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: billy rubin on October 13, 2019, 11:04:50 PM
first frost this morning. now in the cool afternoon the sky is fullof cirrus clouds from awarm airmass from the southeazt. doesnt look like it will push the coolair back, though.

shoot, what do i know. that was thirty minutes ago. i just wentback out and all the cloudz are gone and the air is warm.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tank on October 27, 2019, 12:14:15 AM
We had 26 hours of continuous rain. 
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 27, 2019, 12:16:24 AM
Quote from: Tank on October 27, 2019, 12:14:15 AM
We had 26 hours of continuous rain.

Clearly y'all have sinned and the angels above behold and weep!  :dominidomini:
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 27, 2019, 01:55:33 AM
It's going to rain all day tomorrow. ::)
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: jumbojak on October 27, 2019, 01:44:47 AM
The weather is actually very nice. Cool and not humid. Very rare in Virginia. It normally flips from a burning, fiery furnace to an Arctic chill overnight.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 30, 2019, 12:08:24 AM
Let's not talk about the weather today. Instead, let us talk about the fine umbrella that was taken from me -- too soon -- by a sudden upward gust of wind. Clutched by this force of nature, my protective instrument turned inside-out soared to the sky as I lost the tug-of-war.

Let us remember the umbrella that has gone from us forever, and let us give thanks for the many days of protection it has provided its owner.

Rest in the trash bin. Amen.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Bad Penny II on October 30, 2019, 08:34:05 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 30, 2019, 12:08:24 AM
Let us remember the umbrella that has gone from us forever,

Which way was it going?
I'll keep an eye out.

QuoteHello, I saw you, I know you, I knew you

I used to know the weather, hot in summer cold in winter, sometimes rain, variable but not so weird as now.
Fires that started mid winter and still smoulder.  A thunderstorm, don't keenly anticipate a bit of rain, fear a lightning strike causing havoc.

QuoteHundreds of koalas are feared to have died in an out-of-control bushfire (https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2019/oct/30/hundreds-of-koalas-feared-burned-alive-in-out-of-control-bushfire-near-port-macquarie) in northern New South Wales which has raged unchecked for days in the heartland of their prime habitat.

The blaze, reportedly caused by a lightning strike near Port Macquarie, has burned more than 2,000 hectares, including an important koala breeding ground.

No one's looking, add the sad koala pic

(https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/b0c278427b92b3ad6fbf4777fa9ac17b5c01e0b3/0_173_3500_2100/master/3500.jpg?width=620&quality=45&auto=format&fit=max&dpr=2&s=4765052b080553d2a2b91bc80717ec62)


Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 30, 2019, 01:08:58 PM
Quote from: Bad Penny II on October 30, 2019, 08:34:05 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 30, 2019, 12:08:24 AM
Let us remember the umbrella that has gone from us forever,

Which way was it going?
I'll keep an eye out.

It went up and away, not down under.  ;D
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Bad Penny II on October 30, 2019, 01:49:03 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 30, 2019, 01:08:58 PM
Quote from: Bad Penny II on October 30, 2019, 08:34:05 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 30, 2019, 12:08:24 AM
Let us remember the umbrella that has gone from us forever,

Which way was it going?
I'll keep an eye out.

It went up and away, not down under.  ;D

She mocks us, she's as under as us, doesn't she realise we still control Phineas?
I suppose she's mistaken his ever open eye as benign.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 30, 2019, 03:52:28 PM
Quote from: Bad Penny II on October 30, 2019, 01:49:03 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 30, 2019, 01:08:58 PM
Quote from: Bad Penny II on October 30, 2019, 08:34:05 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 30, 2019, 12:08:24 AM
Let us remember the umbrella that has gone from us forever,

Which way was it going?
I'll keep an eye out.

It went up and away, not down under.  ;D

She mocks us, she's as under as us, doesn't she realise we still control Phineas?
I suppose she's mistaken his ever open eye as benign.

:P
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 31, 2019, 02:01:45 AM
Lightning and thunder just keep going on and on and on ...Thor has a really hard time settling his arguments.  ::)
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Buddy on October 31, 2019, 02:08:34 AM
There's snow on the forecast for tomorrow



>:(
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tank on October 31, 2019, 08:03:29 AM
Quote from: Buddy on October 31, 2019, 02:08:34 AM
There's snow on the forecast for tomorrow



>:(

Now you need that monster truck!
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Harmonie on November 01, 2019, 09:09:52 PM
Apparently there were flurries the evening before Halloween where I live.

I've never seen it that chilly this early, but hey, I'm all for it.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Buddy on November 12, 2019, 03:18:05 PM
The first snow of the year produced more than a few inches of snow. Everyone seems to have forgotten how to drive
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on November 12, 2019, 06:26:32 PM
Quote from: Buddy on November 12, 2019, 03:18:05 PM
The first snow of the year produced more than a few inches of snow. Everyone seems to have forgotten how to drive

Ugh, I know....we got about 9 inches here in the Detroit area yesterday, it's crazy. I mean just Sunday I was cutting my grass, and raking leaves. Hell I was out riding my bike in shorts!


And your right, first couple snowflakes hit the roads and everyone is like:
(https://i.imgur.com/96iSvwz.png)
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: jumbojak on November 12, 2019, 06:46:42 PM
Ice. Fucking ice.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tank on November 12, 2019, 07:05:03 PM
We're getting serious rain in the UK with floods in areas where there is no living memory of flooding.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: billy rubin on November 12, 2019, 07:49:29 PM
yesterday i rode the norton to the company safety meeting towards dusk. no jacket, just a cotton shirt and long johns.

today the wind is whistling at -5C and there are five kittens loose in the kitchen, two of which i have never seen before.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Buddy on November 12, 2019, 07:49:47 PM
Quote from: Tank on November 12, 2019, 07:05:03 PM
We're getting serious rain in the UK with floods in areas where there is no living memory of flooding.

Yikes. How is your area holding up?
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 12, 2019, 08:56:30 PM
Oh you poor northern folk, meanwhile down here in the south of the south it was a nice, sunny, 30 degrees day.

:hammock:
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tank on November 12, 2019, 09:17:39 PM
Quote from: Buddy on November 12, 2019, 07:49:47 PM
Quote from: Tank on November 12, 2019, 07:05:03 PM
We're getting serious rain in the UK with floods in areas where there is no living memory of flooding.

Yikes. How is your area holding up?

Fortunately Okay.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: jumbojak on November 12, 2019, 09:51:16 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 12, 2019, 08:56:30 PM
Oh you poor northern folk, meanwhile down here in the south of the south it was a nice, sunny, 30 degrees day.

:hammock:

What's that in dungarees Frankenstein?
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 12, 2019, 09:56:32 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on November 12, 2019, 09:51:16 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 12, 2019, 08:56:30 PM
Oh you poor northern folk, meanwhile down here in the south of the south it was a nice, sunny, 30 degrees day.

:hammock:

What's that in dungarees Frankenstein?

86 dungarees Frankenstein.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: jumbojak on November 12, 2019, 10:37:13 PM
Too damn hot. I'd do better with the cold if I has some luvas...
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Harmonie on November 13, 2019, 12:09:19 AM
A real winter-like (by the standards of where I live) cold front came through a couple of days ago. It even sleeted, with some snow further to the east. The temperature was still like 60 when I woke up in the morning, but by the evening it was in the low 20s. And the lows got into the mid teens last night. Today it barely got above freezing.

I've never seen it that cold in early November. Of course, where I live winters are very limited with only a select number of cold fronts each winter. I'm worried this counts as one of those, thus when winter actually comes they'll all be used up... And of course, no winter precipitation we've seen so far has been anywhere near significant in of itself.

I may sound like I'm predicting out of thin air here, but I've seen how winters turn out now and I could likely be quoted at the end of winter and my predictions were true. God I hope not, though. I want a real winter storm for the first time in forever.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: billy rubin on November 13, 2019, 01:12:55 AM
got to do something about the house. it's 100 years old with no insulation. right now it's about 50F, which is fine for me, but the lovely wife hates it when the temperature inside drops that far.

the old coal furnace in the cellar sprung a leak, and so we have a bunch of little milkhouse heaters, but that's it.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Icarus on November 13, 2019, 01:53:03 AM
BR you got a Norton Commando or something similar?
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: billy rubin on November 13, 2019, 12:33:19 PM
1970 commando mark2. nice handling machine. second year for them.

nortons are wonderful machines, much better combustion chambers than triumphs. some zelf-dissassembling parts tho.

Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: billy rubin on November 13, 2019, 12:43:01 PM
ive got 12 or 13 motorcycles in the shop at the moment. but ive always wanted one of these, seriously

(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-hhsbaxJCD68/Uy3_e63PXYI/AAAAAAAABew/eou9WJEh9Mk/s1600/9450.jpg)

i know you were competitive on them, but i would  just love the old thumpers to plonk around on. closest i have now is a 441 victor
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Bad Penny II on November 13, 2019, 12:53:15 PM
Why does the weather thread have motorcycles in it?


Tracy was a cyclone that arrived Xmasish in Darwin.
Tojo did make it to Darwin in the same way he made it to Hawaii
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: billy rubin on November 13, 2019, 01:14:42 PM
because weather is irrelevant unlesz one experiences it

and motorcycles are the most perfect instrument with which to exp3rience sudden changes in the weather

except maybe open cockpit aircraft
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Bad Penny II on November 13, 2019, 01:40:49 PM
I am petty and my middle name is Thomas



ye, fuck off Tom I dont' know how it feels to be you?
What kind of weird out of touch  bastard writes a song like that?
No I don't have multiple millions, I'm sad for things I lost in my shed


793
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on November 13, 2019, 05:05:29 PM
It's unseasonably cold in Central Texas.  Overnight temps last two days have been 27 and 26 F.  Usually doesn't freeze that hard this early.  Next week, back to 70.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: billy rubin on November 13, 2019, 05:30:54 PM
im in ohio

when the pleistocene sets in here we'll be below freezing until the usual temporary thaw in february.

right now tbe daylight temperature is dancing on either side of freezing. im putting up plastic on tbe old leaky windows and am looking forward to indoor temperaturez soaring into the fiftiez and sixties
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on November 13, 2019, 11:59:01 PM
Quote from: billy rubin on November 13, 2019, 05:30:54 PM
im in ohio

when the pleistocene sets in here we'll be below freezing until the usual temporary thaw in february.

right now tbe daylight temperature is dancing on either side of freezing. im putting up plastic on tbe old leaky windows and am looking forward to indoor temperaturez soaring into the fiftiez and sixties

What's with all the "z" stuff?  That must be exhausting to pull off.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: billy rubin on November 14, 2019, 12:02:44 AM
nah

it's my personal superpwer. i have thg esuper ability to make random typographic erros at a rate and consistency that ordinary people cannot hope to match.,

never mind the quality, feel the width.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Icarus on November 14, 2019, 01:41:32 AM
BR that's a dead ringer for my little Ajay. It might even be one of the 18CS models 'cause it looks like it might have alloy barrel and heads.  The standard models were cast iron.  The CS designation was "Competition Special". It was the first Brit swing arm scoot to arrive on these shores. The Triumphs of the era had the Spring hub layout and all the Harleys were rigid frames until the new sportster came out in about 1954. 

You have a Beezer too?  I have a friend who has a whole platoon of bikes that include a Victor. He also has a Commando, a triumph TT. Honda Hawk, and a mess of other miscellaneous bikes.  There is also a  Suzy DR350 that I have breathed on rather extensively with head work, cam, induction tract mods, and more.  He never rode the thing. Jack is 75, in poor health, and I fear that I will have to dispose of that collection one of these days. I am his executor. 

Were it not for all those soccer moms, driving giant SUVs and not paying attention,  I would adopt the triumph.  But alas I ain't gettin' on the street with a bike anymore.  Dear lord I really want to. Last bike I had was a sweet little Honda XR100. It was more fun than a barrel of monkeys.  That was the bike that Kenny Roberts used to train road racer type students.

And no I don't know why we are doing motorcycles on the weather thread.  Should be in the petrol section. 
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Dark Lightning on November 14, 2019, 03:54:51 AM
Must be the exhaust fumes...I love the smell of nitromethane!
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: billy rubin on November 14, 2019, 06:41:51 AM
lol

its snowy outside, not much but there. i spent yesterday sealing the house and we went from around 50 to over 60 F inside.

ive got two thunderbolts, the 441, and a little seized up starfire i'll never get around to fixing. but the thumpers reprezent a spectacular njche in engineering that no longer existz. i rode a gold star one time, and that was an introduction. but the AJS and matchlessez are more aesthetically arranged to my eye. that stuff is vastly subjective but i know what i like

the old hawks were great machines. another niche disappeared withbshifting culture

DL, one of the machinists i work with has a barrel of nitro and keeps at me to try it out. but im not interested in riding a bomb, yet

two more windows tomorrow
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Icarus on November 15, 2019, 04:16:57 AM
Another apology to the weather thread..................

BR when I was young. and newly married wy wife, a decent rider,  and I wanted to ride from Groton Connecticut to Three Rivers Quebec for a closed circuit road race the Canadians were doing.  We did ride all the way up there on our two Triumph Tiger Cubs.   Miraculously we made it all the way back home without the develish clutch failures that the Cubs were famous for.  The ignition systems were of questionable reliability too. 

While camping out in Vermont, at night we were also accosted by bears.  A good time was had by all. The Cubs were distinctly faster than the bears. 
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: billy rubin on November 15, 2019, 07:22:05 PM
cubs!

i wanted one for my kids. got the ill-conceived starfire instead, as cubs are thin on the ground. although a man in the next town south of here has one on a lift in his front window. but it's been on that lift for at least the last five years.

riding a cub for that distance is like crossing the atlantic in a rowboat, though.  wasn't the plain bearing on the crank a source of angst to cub owners?
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Icarus on November 16, 2019, 01:19:53 AM
No problem with the main bearings.  In fact I rode the Cub quite successfully for a lot of hare scrambles.  The Cub turned out to be a most appropriate scooter for trials events.  I became the Florida state champ at trials with the Cub. I did well in New England trials too.   The deal was that the light weight allowed me to do an almost stoppie and kick the rear end around so to make a difficult acute turn on the trials course.   

The scrambles at that time all used Le Mans type starts.  After converting it to battery ignition it would start with merely a hard look at  the starter lever. I got a lot of hole shots.

That little bike would be laughed out of town when compared to a modern trials bike such as the Gas-Gas or similar purpose built machine. Also laughed at when compared to a modern Moto bike.  It was a good little machine at that time in the dark ages.

While I am at it....I beseech you to take up trials riding and abandon the LSR lunacy.  If you fall off the trials bike you might break a bone or get some bruises.  If you fall of the LSR bike your children run a serious risk of becomimg fatherless.  I am waxing philosophical here. Skill and finesse is equal or superior to balls to the wall macho stuff, no matter what your buddies say.

I think that I have unintentionally derailed this thread big time. You are also culpable BR.  My apologies to the atmospheric interests.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: billy rubin on November 16, 2019, 12:26:55 PM
trials is super specialized and quite interesting. but falling down on a speed run is not necessarilly more dangerous.

i suffered a speed wobble on my old bonneville many years ago and went down on a country road at well over a hundred miles per hour. i walked away and recently took that same machine to 117 at the races.

and i plead guilty to repetitive 5hread derailing. i cannot help myself
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: hermes2015 on November 30, 2019, 03:00:01 PM
Don't know why I am feeling the heat today; 31° with 14% humidity isn't that bad. I'm so happy I have an air con in my bedroom.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Anne D. on December 11, 2019, 03:39:09 AM
Quote from: hermes2015 on November 30, 2019, 03:00:01 PM
Don't know why I am feeling the heat today; 31° with 14% humidity isn't that bad. I'm so happy I have an air con in my bedroom.

Braggart  :)   I think we're at freezing here in Minneapolis today. Sometimes I really miss Texas.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: hermes2015 on December 11, 2019, 04:13:05 AM
Quote from: Anne D. on December 11, 2019, 03:39:09 AM
Quote from: hermes2015 on November 30, 2019, 03:00:01 PM
Don't know why I am feeling the heat today; 31° with 14% humidity isn't that bad. I'm so happy I have an air con in my bedroom.

Braggart  :)   I think we're at freezing here in Minneapolis today. Sometimes I really miss Texas.

:sidesmile:
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: jumbojak on December 11, 2019, 06:03:32 AM
I had the AC on today at work with snow expected tomorrow.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 12, 2019, 12:36:54 AM
It reached 36C today. A hot, humid 36 frickin' C.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: hermes2015 on December 12, 2019, 03:23:34 AM
After an entire week of cold, rain, and thunder, the sun has returned, bringing much-needed warmth! It's expected to reach a pleasant 24°C today, so the little birds in the trees surrounding my building are singing with joy this morning.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Bad Penny II on December 12, 2019, 05:10:42 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/DIU7prw.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/bwUPV4Y.jpg)

It is still very very dry, there some green in the pic 'cause that's where our grey water empties.
I think this is the roo we've had for years, we watched raise a couple of babes.
I think she's blind now, maybe missing an eye, she keeps rubbing her head on the ground.
Very slow in her movements, hardly responding to my presence.

Happier times. :'(
(https://i.imgur.com/msiIwZt.jpg)
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: billy rubin on December 12, 2019, 01:22:13 PM
cool

we dont have any marzupials here except one possum

interesting critters but not dramatic like yours

Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Bad Penny II on December 12, 2019, 01:30:37 PM
Quote from: billy rubin on December 12, 2019, 01:22:13 PM
cool

we dont have any marzupials here except one possum

interesting critters but not dramatic like yours



Ye...
We don't have much measles here but they've got some in Samoa
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tom62 on December 13, 2019, 06:07:14 AM
It is snowing for two days now. There are many road accidents and traffic jams due to slippery roads.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Buddy on December 13, 2019, 02:59:45 PM
We had two days this week where it was cold enough to get snow, but now it's back up above freezing. It makes me suspicious of what January and February will bring
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 21, 2019, 03:38:02 PM
Yesterday it should've rained, but it didn't. This heavy hot air is really getting to me.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Harmonie on December 22, 2019, 08:37:50 PM
Do you really want me to? Probably not. Especially because it's been another flop of a winter so far, and as has been the case for so many years, if nothing happens in December, nothing will ever happen.

It's at least not too warm today. But the next several days it's supposed to be in the mid 60s or above. =/
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: billy rubin on December 22, 2019, 10:25:47 PM
do you like winter, harmonie?

i'll take 118 F over 32 F any day of the year.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Harmonie on December 22, 2019, 10:57:24 PM
Quote from: billy rubin on December 22, 2019, 10:25:47 PM
do you like winter, harmonie?

i'll take 118 F over 32 F any day of the year.

I hate the heat, and the winter is the only real respite from the heat where I live. Plus, when it gets chilly (which is very off and on where I live during the winter) I just put on layers and I'm fine. Sure the cold doesn't feel good either, but all of the bad things that are associated with warmer/hot weather (tornadoes, bugs, etc.) make the cold paradise.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: billy rubin on December 22, 2019, 11:15:34 PM
lol

i'm originally from oklahoma. tornado season brings the most spectacular skyscapes that you could imagine.

i had a brit come live with me for a while one spring. he was an actor learning how to be a chimpanzee for a tarzan movie, and i was associated with a chimpanzee research center.

i thought he would break his neck the way he wandered around looking at the sky all the time.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Buddy on December 23, 2019, 02:20:06 AM
It was a suspiciously sunny and warm 50 degree day
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Harmonie on December 23, 2019, 01:54:27 PM
Freezing fog this morning. I better enjoy it, because I know this is the extent of winter weather we'll be seeing.

Quote from: billy rubin on December 22, 2019, 11:15:34 PM
lol

i'm originally from oklahoma. tornado season brings the most spectacular skyscapes that you could imagine.

i had a brit come live with me for a while one spring. he was an actor learning how to be a chimpanzee for a tarzan movie, and i was associated with a chimpanzee research center.

i thought he would break his neck the way he wandered around looking at the sky all the time.

I've lived in Oklahoma my entire life and I couldn't care less about the skyscapes. I care about living through each Spring. This previous May we had a constant barrage of tornadic storms. It was nearly every single day and night. Tornado sirens were blaring all of the time. The emergency broadcast sound on my phone now sends me into disarray because every single time it happened in May we had to take cover (which we got tornado warnings even when the meteorologists said the storms wouldn't be bad, so it could happen at any time). This is so much so that even at my workplace one day it was raining and the emergency broadcasts went off on everyone's phones and we were all freaking out even though it was a flash flood warning instead.

I don't even want to think about this. It is December. The weather is peaceful. Even if we don't get winters anymore it is still far better than the hell that is "Spring".
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: billy rubin on December 23, 2019, 02:40:46 PM
well, i can certainly see your point.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tank on December 25, 2019, 09:31:21 AM
Outsider dumb question. Why does anybody live in 'Tornado Ally'?
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: billy rubin on December 25, 2019, 12:33:37 PM
oklahoma can be a w9nderful place, when the sirens are quiet.

biologically it divides north america into north, south, east, and west.

5he southeast is eastern deciduous woodland wi5h 56 inches of rain, whil3 the northwest is high plains with 18 inches. alligators in the southeast versus pronghorn antelope in the northwest

its the easternmost border for western animals like the kangaroo ratsz, and the wester n border for eastern animals like the p8leated woodpecker.

but the winds can be intense in the springtime, for sure. ive seen my share of trailer homes hanging in the treetops, and metal barns flipped upside down. harmonie can probably tell similqr stories.

Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 25, 2019, 01:21:23 PM
Magic 8 Ball, what temps are we looking at today?

(https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn%3AANd9GcTmS6rZaK0U2WeePDCQJPlwmkEqNKK_qx9ixCsmAEv2wDY8l4Nl)

Going to be hell today ain't it?

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Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Harmonie on December 25, 2019, 03:01:33 PM
Quote from: Tank on December 25, 2019, 09:31:21 AM
Outsider dumb question. Why does anybody live in 'Tornado Ally'?

I have no clue. I only live there because I'm stuck there until my family can get enough money to move to New England.

If you asked me why people like living here you'll have completely lost me.

Quote from: billy rubin on December 25, 2019, 12:33:37 PM
oklahoma can be a w9nderful place, when the sirens are quiet.

biologically it divides north america into north, south, east, and west.

5he southeast is eastern deciduous woodland wi5h 56 inches of rain, whil3 the northwest is high plains with 18 inches. alligators in the southeast versus pronghorn antelope in the northwest

its the easternmost border for western animals like the kangaroo ratsz, and the wester n border for eastern animals like the p8leated woodpecker.

but the winds can be intense in the springtime, for sure. ive seen my share of trailer homes hanging in the treetops, and metal barns flipped upside down. harmonie can probably tell similqr stories.

That's not how I think of Oklahoma. Lol.

When I think of the various regions of Oklahoma I think of this:

Western Oklahoma: Arid, more desert-like. Extremely wild temperature swings during the Winter. The only portion of the state that gets Winter Storms anymore. It is the only area of Oklahoma that I think is worth going out to see, but then again there are similar ecosystems in other, better states. While it's nice they get winter storms, it also gets waayyyy too darn hot in the winter on a regular basis. I've seen the area go from 90 degrees one day to an ice storm the next.

Central Oklahoma: This is the most unlivable portion of the state. It is a bullseye for tornadoes, and the really big ones. I can not understand why Moore is not an abandoned town at this point.

Eastern Oklahoma: You get some pretty wild temperature swings during the winter, you get some tornadic storms in the Spring. But the area has, as I've reported here over the last many years, become allergic to winter storms. I've seen them go literally everywhere around - Western Oklahoma, Northern Texas, Western Arkansas, Southwest Missouri, Southern Kansas. But never Eastern Oklahoma anymore. It's like climatically we keep on getting shifted further Southeast.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: billy rubin on December 25, 2019, 03:37:42 PM
my family lived about 30 miles south of moore for nearly 100 years, across the south canadian in the chickasaw nation. i've seen moore hit several times.

had a friend living in wichita falls back in 1979, just across the river from oklahoma. she was in a shopping center when the spotters ran in and told everyone to get down. no better warnings back then.

so she lay down on top of her two-year-old while the shopping center was torn up. when it was over she went outside to go home and her car was gone.

so she took a cab home and her apartment was gone, too.

found a picture of it

(https://townsquare.media/site/153/files/2014/04/1979-tornado-Wichita-falls-TX.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Buddy on December 25, 2019, 05:42:58 PM
Quote from: Tank on December 25, 2019, 09:31:21 AM
Outsider dumb question. Why does anybody live in 'Tornado Ally'?

Some of us were drug here by our parents
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tank on December 25, 2019, 06:06:03 PM
 :o :o :o :o
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: jumbojak on December 25, 2019, 06:25:09 PM
Oil has a fair amount to do with it. There's decent farmland there too.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Magdalena on December 25, 2019, 08:55:59 PM
Quote from: billy rubin on December 25, 2019, 03:37:42 PM

(https://townsquare.media/site/153/files/2014/04/1979-tornado-Wichita-falls-TX.jpg?w=980&q=75)

(https://www.thiswillblowmymind.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/04-Flat-Earth-Funny-Meme.jpg)
:grin:
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: billy rubin on December 25, 2019, 10:04:24 PM
lol

got me there

Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Harmonie on December 25, 2019, 10:07:04 PM
It's 71 degrees outside. Faarrr too warm to be festive and wear my bassoon ugly sweater for Christmas. This is not the first time this has happened in recent years, too. =/
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Buddy on December 25, 2019, 11:17:49 PM
Quote from: Harmonie on December 25, 2019, 10:07:04 PM
It's 71 degrees outside. Faarrr too warm to be festive and wear my bassoon ugly sweater for Christmas. This is not the first time this has happened in recent years, too. =/

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Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tom62 on December 26, 2019, 06:54:52 AM
Me and my wife are visiting my mother in law in Türkenfeld (Bayern). The weather is cold (8 degrees), foggy, windy and rainy.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 26, 2019, 12:24:31 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on December 25, 2019, 08:55:59 PM
Quote from: billy rubin on December 25, 2019, 03:37:42 PM

(https://townsquare.media/site/153/files/2014/04/1979-tornado-Wichita-falls-TX.jpg?w=980&q=75)

(https://www.thiswillblowmymind.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/04-Flat-Earth-Funny-Meme.jpg)
:grin:

:lol:
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 26, 2019, 12:30:08 PM
Last night was horrible. I woke up multiple times because of the heavy, hot air carrying a heat that wouldn't subside even with the window open. I have to get the AC cleaned before I can turn it on and don't have a ceiling fan in my room. I guess I'd better add, 'buy a table fan' to the to do list today...

It's been a while since I've had such a bad night.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on December 26, 2019, 12:57:45 PM
Quote from: Tank on December 25, 2019, 09:31:21 AM
Outsider dumb question. Why does anybody live in 'Tornado Ally'?

Same reason people live where earthquakes, volcanoes, hurricanes, and crime occur - statistically, it probably won't happen to you, and the benefits outweigh the risks.  I've lived in central Texas all my life and have never been in a tornado.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Harmonie on December 28, 2019, 11:35:37 PM
A Tornado Warning in late December, you all. I knew a severe thunderstorm was coming, but then within seconds "Tornado Warning" popped up on my phone and I was like "Are you flipping kidding me?" The sirens started going off and then they broke in on the TV about it... And guess what it said when they broke in on the TV? "Winter Weather Update". Winter storms are so extinct around here that now we consider tornado warnings "Winter weather". Lovely.

I'm so done. Just so done. I can't do this anymore. Someone please save me and move me to New England or Canada, or somewhere else decent already.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: billy rubin on December 29, 2019, 09:07:02 AM
you could try california. i lived on top of the san andreas fault there for 17 yearz.

earthquakes every week.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Harmonie on December 29, 2019, 01:53:58 PM
Quote from: billy rubin on December 29, 2019, 09:07:02 AM
you could try california. i lived on top of the san andreas fault there for 17 yearz.

earthquakes every week.

I don't consider California to be much more bearable. California is a beautiful place to vacation to, but I could never live there. I would be so depressed as having four seasons is one thing that is important to me. Also, absolutely no to earthquakes. There's a reason I've chosen New England - Minimal earthquakes, severe thunderstorms, tornadoes, and despite being close to the coast, not too high of a chance of hurricanes either.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: billy rubin on December 29, 2019, 02:05:17 PM
in new england you have to deal with yankees.

they re hard to talk to becauze they communicate only in one or two word zentencez
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Bad Penny II on February 06, 2020, 12:52:42 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/TWqKOyY.jpg)
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Harmonie on February 06, 2020, 05:55:27 PM
Hail to Winter Storm Kade for giving me my first winter storm and decent snow in an eternity. Still not a major snow, TBH, but the average snowfall total has fallen to a trace post-2011, so that makes it very noteworthy.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: billy rubin on February 06, 2020, 08:54:08 PM
lots warmer here as well.

when i got to ohio 17 years ago, january generally stayed under 32F, with no thaw until february. there were bad bits where the temperature stayed around -15 F for several weeks at a time, and the road to town was sometimes under three feet of snow.

this winter it's been absolutely warm, with spells in the middle 60s as recently as a week ago.

i have no complaints. cold weather is for people who can go inside and get warm. my house stays around 50 F when its seriously cold outside, sometimes worse than that.

we seem to be losing the thunderstorms as well. ohio used to be famous for them, but they're nothing like they were even 15 years ago anymore.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on February 07, 2020, 12:00:29 PM
At 7:30 a.m. it was already around 30 degrees Celsius. It's going to be a lousy day. :-\
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Bad Penny II on February 07, 2020, 12:25:05 PM
There has been rain and more is expected.
So much dead wildlife, fk knows how there's any platypus left.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on February 07, 2020, 05:41:46 PM
Quote from: Bad Penny II on February 07, 2020, 12:25:05 PM
There has been rain and more is expected.
So much dead wildlife, fk knows how there's any platypus left.

Poor creatures.  :(
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tom62 on February 07, 2020, 07:46:09 PM
This whole week the weather was rather messed up. From 15 degrees on Monday to -8 degrees Celsius today. We had loads of sunshine, fog, rain and even some snow.   
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tom62 on February 09, 2020, 09:50:42 AM
Orkan Sabine arrived here in Germany. Strong winds (120km/h) and torrential rains are heading our way. People are recommended to stay inside.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: jumbojak on February 09, 2020, 07:07:17 PM
Absolutely gorgeous here today. That's especially nice after wind storms this weekend that uprooted light poles.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tank on February 09, 2020, 07:29:00 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on February 09, 2020, 07:07:17 PM
Absolutely gorgeous here today. That's especially nice after wind storms this weekend that uprooted light poles.

So the heavy poles were safe? Obesity has some advantages then?
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: billy rubin on February 09, 2020, 07:59:32 PM
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: hermes2015 on February 10, 2020, 04:11:30 AM
Quote from: Tank on February 09, 2020, 07:29:00 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on February 09, 2020, 07:07:17 PM
Absolutely gorgeous here today. That's especially nice after wind storms this weekend that uprooted light poles.

So the heavy poles were safe? Obesity has some advantages then?

Otyły mężczyzna!
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: jumbojak on February 10, 2020, 08:30:42 AM
That tears it! English needs more words...
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on February 17, 2020, 10:19:00 PM
Past three days were unbearably hot. Then it rained. Now it's hot and humid.  :grrr:
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 19, 2020, 08:29:55 PM
BREAKING NEWS! Coronavirus has surpassed talking about the weather as a topic of choice when it comes to small talk with strangers.

Hot topics include:

"If I drink warm tea will it kill the virus?"

"Are you sure children aren't immune?"

"I coughed once yesterday. Where's the nearest hospital?"

"Can I get the virus by talking to people on the internet?"

Small talk has been fun fun fun!
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 03, 2020, 12:17:07 PM
Chilly today...

I think that's great! :grin:
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: No one on April 03, 2020, 02:01:32 PM
Are there beans in that chili? Might be windy too then.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 03, 2020, 02:17:28 PM
Quote from: No one on April 03, 2020, 02:01:32 PM
Are there beans in that chili? Might be windy too then.

:lol: Took me a while to get that one!
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 14, 2020, 05:30:42 PM
It's windy outside and there are these weird noises coming from I don't know where. Sounds as if I'm in some wooden boat at sea. I only hope the building doesn't start rocking like a boat at sea too. ::)
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 14, 2020, 11:41:31 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 14, 2020, 05:30:42 PM
It's windy outside and there are these weird noises coming from I don't know where. Sounds as if I'm in some wooden boat at sea. I only hope the building doesn't start rocking like a boat at sea too. ::)

Turns out it was a door in the next room making the creaking sounds. :doh: :P
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: billy rubin on April 15, 2020, 12:19:36 AM
https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/My_Own_True_Ghost_Story
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tank on April 15, 2020, 08:26:46 AM
We are heading into our 4th week of virtually no rain, just a couple of perfunctory showers. I'm sure that when this lockdown ends it'll piss down for a month solid  >:(
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 16, 2020, 01:58:49 AM
The wind stopped and the building is still standing. Today is a good day. A good day. ;D
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on April 16, 2020, 06:26:17 PM
It's mid-April here in Michigan, and we've been experiencing some nice, warm sunny early spring days (Although we have gotten a ton of rain lately as well)

So of course yesterday if fucking snowed.

Not a ton of snow.

It didn't stick to the pavement at all, and was melted by late afternoon, but still it fucking snowed.

Snow shouldn't be allowed during springtime pandemics.

I'm mostly pissed about the snow because it totally fucked up our Silver Magnolia Tree's Blossoming this year.

Flowers on the tree were just about to open, today it should have been in full bloom, but the snow (And 30 degree weather) just fucked it all up.

Snow that was on the grass melted by the time I took this picture, but you can still see some on top of the bush.

(https://i.imgur.com/NBybver.jpg)

Snow covered flower petals.
(https://i.imgur.com/JV1OVZ9.jpg)

How the flowers look today, all brown and dingy, and they won't fill out completely now.
(https://i.imgur.com/sqhlOog.jpg)

This is how it should look, this is a picture I took last year. In fact by the time all of the petals fall my entire lawn looks like it's covered in pink snow. Many of my neighbors will take pictures of themselves in front of the tree when it's in full bloom, and their kids love to play and run through the flower petals.
(https://i.imgur.com/5sSur8K.jpg?1)

Fucking snow.

Whole year is now fucking shot to hell...fuck.

Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 16, 2020, 06:35:24 PM
That's a pity, Papasito Bruno. Such a pretty tree in bloom.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on April 16, 2020, 09:31:05 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 16, 2020, 06:35:24 PM
That's a pity, Papasito Bruno. Such a pretty tree in bloom.

I know xSP, me haz the saddies :-X

Not long after I posted my gripping account of this travesty I received a text message from a neighbor who lives across the street from me about the tree, he remarked how bummed out he and his wife were as they can see the tree from their kitchen window, so they really enjoy the view when eating at their table every day.

They haz saddies too :'( :'(

Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on April 18, 2020, 05:19:24 AM
Quote from: Papasito Bruno on April 16, 2020, 09:31:05 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 16, 2020, 06:35:24 PM
That's a pity, Papasito Bruno. Such a pretty tree in bloom.

I know xSP, me haz the saddies :-X

Not long after I posted my gripping account of this travesty I received a text message from a neighbor who lives across the street from me about the tree, he remarked how bummed out he and his wife were as they can see the tree from their kitchen window, so they really enjoy the view when eating at their table every day.

They haz saddies too :'( :'(

It snowed all day here today, I mean literally for hours on end...Thank a god or goddess the frost has already been coming out of the ground so it didn't stick, and has mostly melted. I think if we had gotten this two weeks ago when it was colder we would have got close to 6-8 inches at least.

Enough already with the snow, I want sunshine and hot weather. (I think I'm feeling this way as I should have just returned from a nine day vacation in Honduras...instead I'm stuck here with the snow)

Plus, today is our trash pickup. I heard the garbage truck coming down the street, and I remembered I had some additional trash I wanted to take out, so I threw on some crocs, grabbed the trash, and ran outside to the street to toss it into the receptacle.

Of course I slipped, and fell onto to my ass right in the street, and of course it was in view of the driver of the garbage truck who gave me a jolly wave and grin as I sheepishly got up from the cold, wet cement.

I waved, and grinned back at him as I slowly made my way to my front door.

By the way a friend of mine gave me the crocs at Christmas as a gift, because I was always making fun of him when he wore his crocs...have to say they come in handy around the house.(I would never, ever wear them out though, just saying...I'm not like that)

(https://i.imgur.com/h7TW9Ho.jpg)

Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on April 19, 2020, 05:26:30 PM
Quote from: Papasito Bruno on April 18, 2020, 05:19:24 AM
Quote from: Papasito Bruno on April 16, 2020, 09:31:05 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 16, 2020, 06:35:24 PM
That's a pity, Papasito Bruno. Such a pretty tree in bloom.

I know xSP, me haz the saddies :-X

Not long after I posted my gripping account of this travesty I received a text message from a neighbor who lives across the street from me about the tree, he remarked how bummed out he and his wife were as they can see the tree from their kitchen window, so they really enjoy the view when eating at their table every day.

They haz saddies too :'( :'(

It snowed all day here today, I mean literally for hours on end...Thank a god or goddess the frost has already been coming out of the ground so it didn't stick, and has mostly melted. I think if we had gotten this two weeks ago when it was colder we would have got close to 6-8 inches at least.

Enough already with the snow, I want sunshine and hot weather. (I think I'm feeling this way as I should have just returned from a nine day vacation in Honduras...instead I'm stuck here with the snow)

Plus, today is our trash pickup. I heard the garbage truck coming down the street, and I remembered I had some additional trash I wanted to take out, so I threw on some crocs, grabbed the trash, and ran outside to the street to toss it into the receptacle.

Of course I slipped, and fell onto to my ass right in the street, and of course it was in view of the driver of the garbage truck who gave me a jolly wave and grin as I sheepishly got up from the cold, wet cement.

I waved, and grinned back at him as I slowly made my way to my front door.

By the way a friend of mine gave me the crocs at Christmas as a gift, because I was always making fun of him when he wore his crocs...have to say they come in handy around the house.(I would never, ever wear them out though, just saying...I'm not like that)

(https://i.imgur.com/h7TW9Ho.jpg)

So Friday it snowed all day. Yesterday I woke up early to head out to the market, and there was still snow on the windshield of my car, by early afternoon I was taking a walk with my son, the temp was almost 60F, and we were only wearing t-shirts and hoodies.

Sun was out most of the day. Such weird weather. Currently it is 53F, with another expected high today of 60F.

Someone up there listened to my rants ::)
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Old Seer on April 19, 2020, 07:13:34 PM
Quote from: Tom62 on December 28, 2014, 04:52:53 PM
We've got snow, snow and more snow. Temperatures are -4 degrees Celcius. Tomorrow it will be -15 degrees.
You must be so far North you have to look South to see the North Pole.  :)
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 05, 2020, 08:14:49 PM
Cold, cloudy day. It's lovely. :tellmemore:

Winter is coming.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: billy rubin on May 05, 2020, 10:16:00 PM
frost two days ago. more frost expected in a few days. spitting a light rain now.

this place had a very mild winter. only two snows, and not hard ones. but the spring has been cool and wet.

this has put a serious cramp in my motorcycle riding. i used to ride in the snow, but i've become a wimp in the last year or two, and don't enjoy hypothermia as much as i used to.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tank on May 06, 2020, 07:35:24 AM
Frosty night. Today set to get to 21ºC!
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Randy on May 18, 2020, 02:05:20 PM
We are expecting thunderstorms all afternoon and evening. The temperature is fairly mild with a high of 76F/24C.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: billy rubin on May 18, 2020, 09:14:52 PM
warm, humid. afternoon showers, evening thunderstorms.

an occasional peeper, and the toads are settlind down. none of the others have caught my attention yet.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tom62 on May 18, 2020, 09:45:45 PM
Sunny and warm here in Bad Schwalbach with temperatures in the mid-twenties.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Randy on May 18, 2020, 09:47:13 PM
Well, so far I'm not even sure we got a raindrop. It's overcast and humid but then it seems to always be humid in Georgia. It's almost five o'clock in the evening and I've not heard so much as a thunderclap. I like to listen to it rain when I can. Chemotherapy ruined my hearing so it isn't easy these days to hear it rain. Maybe later on tonight although I'll be watching a series on Hulu I'm sure.

Hey, maybe it will happen around bedtime and I can sleep with it. :)
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: hermes2015 on May 27, 2020, 05:11:07 AM
Winter has arrived! The temperature dropped to 0° last night, so some snowfalls are to be expected later in the season.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Randy on May 27, 2020, 09:53:32 AM
We hardly get any snow where I live. I don't think we had any all winter. And even if it does, it usually doesn't stick.

There was a spring day where we had a blizzard which only happens once in a lifetime if that often.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 13, 2020, 09:15:09 PM
It doesn't stop raining. Not that I'm going anywhere anyway. :deadpan:
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: hermes2015 on June 14, 2020, 04:31:43 AM
It's -1° at the moment and dry as a bone here.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Randy on June 14, 2020, 03:42:49 PM
It's 80F/27C degrees here with a 50% chance of rain this evening. Of course, the humidity in Georgia is always high it seems. It feels quite warm in here and we have the air conditioner going. It could be because of the sunlight coming through the window.

Anyway, the temperature will get up to 83F/28F today. I expected it to be warmer for some reason.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: billy rubin on June 14, 2020, 10:05:00 PM
gorgeous late spring

leopard frogs, all kinds of fledglings, more kittens on the porcg
h

the tulip poplars are blooming, the last of the trees except for the catawbas. on the ground are daisiez, dead nettles, crown vetch, birdsfoot treefoil, sweet clover and dutch clover

today i walked over a huge patch of scarlet pimpernels in the gravel at one of the well pads

warm and humid days, blue skiez and fair weather cumulus as far az the eye can see. wani2ng moon with clearnights and cool mornings..

coons and possums and marmotz and skunks everywhere

b8eautiful time to be alive
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 16, 2020, 02:17:46 PM
I woke up this morning to find myself transformed into a "human popsicle". I initially considered the transformation to be temporary and slowly pondered the consequences of this metamorphosis.

Now I hope this transformation is temporary.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 20, 2020, 09:45:47 PM
First day of winter and temperatures passed 30 degrees Celsius. ::) No comments.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Randy on June 21, 2020, 12:10:34 AM
At least you won't turn into a Popsicle this time.  :grin:
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 21, 2020, 01:57:49 AM
Quote from: Randy on June 21, 2020, 12:10:34 AM
At least you won't turn into a Popsicle this time.  :grin:

:sad sigh: I liked being a Popsicle.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: hermes2015 on June 21, 2020, 04:32:39 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on June 20, 2020, 09:45:47 PM
First day of winter and temperatures passed 30 degrees Celsius. ::) No comments.

I would like a bit of that heat. It is 3° at the moment and this past week we hit highs of 10°.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: billy rubin on June 21, 2020, 12:32:03 PM
first day of summer

30 degrees

still have the gray treefrogs
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Randy on June 21, 2020, 04:45:22 PM
93F/34C here. Since it is the first day of Summer I can only imagine what it's going to be like by August!
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: billy rubin on June 21, 2020, 08:10:20 PM
where i lived in california it often got to 115 F in town, because of all the asphalt. on the same day out in the country it might only be 110.

easy to live with if you had ventilation or a fan.

i remember my wife working in the colorado river years ago. 119 degrees , in the water in chest waders. 100 percent humidity and in the sun. pretty hot work.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 22, 2020, 09:46:32 PM
Today was cooler. Not enough to be a Popsicle but comfortable enough. :smug:
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: billy rubin on June 22, 2020, 11:19:04 PM
got up at 0300 this morniong. stumbled out to the motorcycle to go to work.

no start. i'd left the lights on.

so i went and got in the monster truck and thundered down the gravel to town. before i got there the night sky had opened up and it was pouring  rain. rained all day.

win!
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tank on June 23, 2020, 10:09:51 AM
^^^  :grin: :frolic:
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Randy on June 24, 2020, 05:23:09 PM
A large dust plume (https://www.cnn.com/2020/06/23/weather/saharan-dust-plume-caribbean-us-forecast/index.html) is scheduled to hit the eastern US. Atlanta is going to have an amazing sunset.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 01, 2020, 02:34:24 PM
We had an extra-tropical cyclone yesterday with winds speeds ranging from 80 to 120 km/h, depending on the region. They were calling it ciclone bomba (yes, that means exactly what you're thinking it means). Not the most fearsome of windy monsters but we're not used to having to deal with them so they wreak havoc. At least 8 dead. Thousands of fallen trees, loads of destroyed property and entire areas of evacuated houses in the hardest-hit regions.

Just one more 'check' in the end-of-the-world checklist.

Coronavirus plague. Check.
A cloud of ravenous grasshoppers. Half check. They're in Argentina on their way to Brazil.
The Anti-christ has risen (Bolsonaro). Check.
Weird weather. Check.

What's next? :notsure: 
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 07, 2020, 01:40:26 AM
I'll tell you what's next: another cyclone tonight. :banging head:
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: hermes2015 on July 21, 2020, 12:13:59 PM
Yay! After many cold days, it's a pleasant 294K here today.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Randy on July 21, 2020, 03:35:49 PM
Quote from: hermes2015 on July 21, 2020, 12:13:59 PM
Yay! After many cold days, it's a pleasant 294K here today.
After many hot days I wish it were that here but it's another hot one today.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: billy rubin on July 21, 2020, 05:25:35 PM
hot and humid in the eaztern deciduous woodlands

hot is always relative. really its only about 90 F, which isnt really hot. but theres bright sun, no wind, and 75 percent humidity, so shedding heat from the human body is harder.

in arizona i recall 106 to 110 F was easily managed in the low humidity if you stayed out of the sun. in california i routinely finished my workday returning to town where the thermometers all read 115 F.

thats really hot. really hotter was 119F working in the colorado river indian reservation in chezt waders and 100 percent humidity. didnt do much of that

Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tank on July 24, 2020, 10:02:00 AM
Dry with wet spots.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tom62 on July 29, 2020, 05:14:38 AM
Warm and very humid.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Randy on July 29, 2020, 02:38:20 PM
Humid and partly cloudy. The humidity is always high in Georgia it seems. Without a breeze a summer's day can be grueling.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: hermes2015 on July 29, 2020, 06:23:07 PM
It was cool here today. My car said it was 10° when I went shopping this morning.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 30, 2020, 01:29:45 AM
[squeak]I'm cold[/squeak]

Only 9°C now, and it's going to drop to around 6. 
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Randy on July 30, 2020, 01:15:33 PM
It's 77F/25C right now and expected to hit 88F/31.1C. It's not as bad as it has been. It's hot but not scorching.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: billy rubin on July 31, 2020, 07:55:53 PM
we've got lots of flowers blooming-- deadnettles, white clover, red clover, birdsfoot trefoil, chicory, variosu irises, sunflowers, some composites i don't recognize, some early asters, and so on

but by three in the afternoon th ehoneyflow is over. the hummingbirsd ignore the feeders earlier in teh day, but i got home and they qwere going nuts on the kitchen porch. we have three feeders out around there and th erubythroats were at them all and each other
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on July 31, 2020, 08:31:00 PM
Mid-90s and extremely humid in Central Texas.  If I walk to the mailbox and back I start sweating. Uncomfortable.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: No one on August 02, 2020, 01:25:46 PM
The weather is a democratic hoax! THINK FOR YOURSELF!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Randy on August 02, 2020, 01:48:07 PM
The heat isn't so bad today. It's only 76F/24.4C right now. It's only scheduled to get into the eighties today with a chance of a thunderstorm tonight. In my room it is sweltering though.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Davin on August 03, 2020, 03:41:21 PM
Just had a month with 16 days straight with lows > 90°f. Got up to 118°f one day last week.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Magdalena on August 03, 2020, 05:01:59 PM
Quote from: Davin on August 03, 2020, 03:41:21 PM
Just had a month with 16 days straight with lows > 90°f. Got up to 118°f one day last week.
118°f!!?   :shocked:
:haironfire:
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Randy on August 03, 2020, 08:15:46 PM
Quote from: Davin on August 03, 2020, 03:41:21 PM
Just had a month with 16 days straight with lows > 90°f. Got up to 118°f one day last week.
I'll bet the electric company had a field day with all those air conditioners running! I used to complain when we'd have a record breaking 103F. I don't think we've had anything over 100F these past few years. What we are experiencing now is normal.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: jumbojak on August 03, 2020, 08:59:30 PM
Hurricane season has kicked in. We could be in for a rough few days here in Virginia and elsewhere on the east coast.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Davin on August 03, 2020, 09:23:31 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on August 03, 2020, 05:01:59 PM
Quote from: Davin on August 03, 2020, 03:41:21 PM
Just had a month with 16 days straight with lows > 90°f. Got up to 118°f one day last week.
118°f!!?   :shocked:
:haironfire:
(https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/s7qMSKpeavBerH1LCyFPIkNrW4k=/0x0:900x500/1400x1050/filters:focal(378x178:522x322):format(jpeg)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/49493993/this-is-fine.0.jpg)
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Davin on August 03, 2020, 09:26:07 PM
Quote from: Randy on August 03, 2020, 08:15:46 PM
Quote from: Davin on August 03, 2020, 03:41:21 PM
Just had a month with 16 days straight with lows > 90°f. Got up to 118°f one day last week.
I'll bet the electric company had a field day with all those air conditioners running! I used to complain when we'd have a record breaking 103F. I don't think we've had anything over 100F these past few years. What we are experiencing now is normal.
My AC is having a workout.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Magdalena on August 03, 2020, 09:50:17 PM
Quote from: Davin on August 03, 2020, 09:23:31 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on August 03, 2020, 05:01:59 PM
Quote from: Davin on August 03, 2020, 03:41:21 PM
Just had a month with 16 days straight with lows > 90°f. Got up to 118°f one day last week.
118°f!!?   :shocked:
:haironfire:
(https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/s7qMSKpeavBerH1LCyFPIkNrW4k=/0x0:900x500/1400x1050/filters:focal(378x178:522x322):format(jpeg)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/49493993/this-is-fine.0.jpg)

:lol:

(https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/Ue-sBTDmpny-Yza74pZv0SZfGp4=/0x0:600x887/720x0/filters:focal(0x0:600x887):format(webp):no_upscale()/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/6439857/20130109.0.png)
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tank on August 07, 2020, 12:41:51 PM
Today the BBC and the Internet said there would be no rain. We have had one slow moving down pour so far  >:( >:( >:(
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on August 14, 2020, 10:16:30 PM
106 in my town. Next 2 days forecast is 107 & 105.   Humidity pushes the feeling to 110.   Time for cold beer.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Randy on August 14, 2020, 11:56:01 PM
A cold beer? Make that a six pack of them. With temperatures like that hopefully you can find a way to keep the beer cool unless you are staying in an air conditioned quarters.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: No one on August 15, 2020, 01:39:25 AM
Looking at surface of the sun temps for the next 10 days or so.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Randy on August 16, 2020, 03:51:18 PM
It's 79F/26.1C right now although it feels warmer in here. The air conditioning, by the time it reaches the vent in here, doesn't seem like it is doing so well. Later on today it is supposed to get to 92F/33.3C but with humidity feels like 97F/36.1C. It will be sunny all day with a few clouds.

Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Sandra Craft on August 16, 2020, 10:02:24 PM
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 22, 2020, 12:43:13 AM
Damn cold. I don't think I recall the last time my jaw and neck hurt from all the tension. :(
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 26, 2020, 01:50:50 AM
It went from about 5 degrees Celsius to nearly 30 in a couple of days. Surely a sign of the end times. ::)
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Sandra Craft on August 26, 2020, 03:23:23 AM
hot hot hot hot hot hot hot pleasantly mild hot
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: No one on August 26, 2020, 03:36:43 AM
It seems to be you are derelict in your heathenistic duties. Sacrifice more virgins!
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Sandra Craft on August 26, 2020, 06:37:34 AM
Quote from: No one on August 26, 2020, 03:36:43 AM
It seems to be you are derelict in your heathenistic duties. Sacrifice more virgins!

Virgins, in Southern California?  :eyeroll:
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: No one on August 26, 2020, 08:50:08 AM
You know, everything is available on the internet. (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fweb.stardock.net%2Fimages%2Fsmiles%2Fthemes%2Fdigicons%2FGagged.png&hash=9b545d9c6babbe58bf3eb16c42e338f7edf55876)
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Randy on August 26, 2020, 02:55:49 PM
You mean I can buy a virgin on E-Bay? Why doesn't someone tell me these things!
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Icarus on August 27, 2020, 01:20:39 AM
 As for weather related stuff, there is a deadly Hurricane that is about to smash the Gulf coast near the Louisiana /Texas border.

It is predicted to move northward to smash Little Rock Arkansas then turn right to clip Memphis Tennessee and eastward toward North Carolina.  It is presently a category four which is fiercely destructive.. Authorities describe it as "unsurvivable".  Pray for the people in its' path.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on August 27, 2020, 03:21:26 AM
Quote from: Icarus on August 27, 2020, 01:20:39 AM
As for weather related stuff, there is a deadly Hurricane that is about to smash the Gulf coast near the Louisiana /Texas border.

It is predicted to move northward to smash Little Rock Arkansas then turn right to clip Memphis Tennessee and eastward toward North Carolina.  It is presently a category four which is fiercely destructive.. Authorities describe it as "unsurvivable".  Pray for the people in its' path.

This is a replay of Rita in 2005.  This will continue to happen because of climate change and eventually will overwhelm our capacity to respond.  Of course, Trump says it's a hoax, but he is an idiot.  So, our  future is in the hands of an idiot. The November US election may have implications for the survival of our species.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Magdalena on September 07, 2020, 12:12:37 AM
It's 111°F
  43.889°C!!
(https://reactiongifs.me/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Its-so-hot-ill-put-my-head-in-the-freezer_9f45c.gif)
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Randy on September 08, 2020, 01:45:50 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on September 07, 2020, 12:12:37 AM
It's 111°F
  43.889°C!!
(https://reactiongifs.me/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Its-so-hot-ill-put-my-head-in-the-freezer_9f45c.gif)
I think our thermometers would break at that temperature.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Magdalena on September 08, 2020, 03:27:56 AM
Quote from: Randy on September 08, 2020, 01:45:50 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on September 07, 2020, 12:12:37 AM
It's 111°F
  43.889°C!!
(https://reactiongifs.me/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Its-so-hot-ill-put-my-head-in-the-freezer_9f45c.gif)
I think our thermometers would break at that temperature.

I'm just glad that I don't live in Woodland Hills, CA.
They reached 121 degrees (F). 49.444°C.
:desert:

That is the highest-ever temperature recorded, beating 119 degrees on July 22, 2006.

I'm sure Trump had something to do with it. He hates California. :reading:
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 08, 2020, 01:37:05 PM
Holy flying spaghetti, Mags! :shocked:

Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: billy rubin on September 08, 2020, 04:57:49 PM
thats like super hot.


do you have a swamp cooler for that?
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Magdalena on September 08, 2020, 09:46:17 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 08, 2020, 01:37:05 PM
Holy flying spaghetti, Mags! :shocked:
(https://media2.giphy.com/media/gb9SFsccKF0Zy/giphy.gif)
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Magdalena on September 08, 2020, 09:48:21 PM
Quote from: billy rubin on September 08, 2020, 04:57:49 PM
thats like super hot.


do you have a swamp cooler for that?
We have a small AC in the living room and 2 small fans. That's all.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: billy rubin on September 09, 2020, 12:32:01 AM
https://www.grainger.com/product/7AC45?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI0If3l9va6wIVCY6zCh0KIAWyEAQYBSABEgKjtPD_BwE&cm_mmc=PPC:+Google+PLA&ef_id=EAIaIQobChMI0If3l9va6wIVCY6zCh0KIAWyEAQYBSABEgKjtPD_BwE:G:s&s_kwcid=AL!2966!3!264955916054!!!g!502441189197!&gucid=N:N:PS:Paid:GGL:CSM-2295:XU4CJF:20500731

grainger is expensive, but these are sold elsewhere for lots less. if the humidity is low, they work great
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Magdalena on September 09, 2020, 01:16:56 AM
Quote from: billy rubin on September 09, 2020, 12:32:01 AM
https://www.grainger.com/product/7AC45?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI0If3l9va6wIVCY6zCh0KIAWyEAQYBSABEgKjtPD_BwE&cm_mmc=PPC:+Google+PLA&ef_id=EAIaIQobChMI0If3l9va6wIVCY6zCh0KIAWyEAQYBSABEgKjtPD_BwE:G:s&s_kwcid=AL!2966!3!264955916054!!!g!502441189197!&gucid=N:N:PS:Paid:GGL:CSM-2295:XU4CJF:20500731

grainger is expensive, but these are sold elsewhere for lots less. if the humidity is low, they work great
That is expensive.  :notsure:
And today is only 80 degrees F.
But the humidity is 65%.
:fingertap:
Feels like Florida weather.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Davin on September 09, 2020, 08:23:59 PM
I'm just happy that we finally had day below 100°, and also that our 50 day streak of highs > 110° is over.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Randy on September 10, 2020, 01:13:39 AM
Quote from: Davin on September 09, 2020, 08:23:59 PM
I'm just happy that we finally had day below 100°, and also that our 50 day streak of highs > 110° is over.
Did it fall to 99.999 degrees?
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Magdalena on September 10, 2020, 04:42:02 AM
Quote from: Randy on September 10, 2020, 01:13:39 AM
Quote from: Davin on September 09, 2020, 08:23:59 PM
I'm just happy that we finally had day below 100°, and also that our 50 day streak of highs > 110° is over.
Did it fall to 99.999 degrees?
:snicker:
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on September 10, 2020, 07:32:37 PM
So, in about a week and a half we have gone from over 100 degrees, to a week of rain, and now an early cool spell that got down to 59 this morning.  This is giving me whiplash.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 10, 2020, 07:51:02 PM
Rain, wind, thunder and rain yesterday night. I am fortunate to live in the part of the country with the most lightning strikes, so that's a plus. Did I mention it rained like hell? And the wind! For a moment I thought the roof was going to fly away.

I had also left my bedroom window open at night because of the heat but was way too lazy to close it, so I spent an hour or two awake in bed wondering if water was gushing inside my room. ::)   
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 15, 2020, 08:12:44 PM
It was supposed to rain today. It didn't. ;D
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Randy on September 16, 2020, 12:29:52 AM
Our meteorologist can't make up their mind whether we are supposed to have rain. It doesn't look like it is going to happen,
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Icarus on September 16, 2020, 12:52:43 AM
We are in the monsoon season here in central Florida.  It rains every day, sometimes for hours on end.  That makes my grass grow happily but it causes me to have to mow the grass every five days. Also makes my roof leak, which is a problem that i am currently addressing. It is going to use up about 14K dollars to replace the tired, 16 year old, roof.   The deal is that If I do it now, the Hurricane season is upon us.  If a stage two or more Hurricane passes over me, which it might,  my new roof may be toast.

Meanwhile Mags, Books, and their neighboring areas need the rain desperately.  Is half of our left coast afire?  I feel for the people out there and would cheerfully share some of my rain with them if I could.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tank on September 21, 2020, 09:43:30 AM
Last two nice days of the year by the look of it. One thing making this lockdown at least part bearable has been the weather. I'm not looking forward to winter :(
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: billy rubin on September 22, 2020, 05:44:04 PM
first frost day before yesterday.

orion is high in the south in the predawn. i never see it start to rise. i only notice it after its way up there.

the bees are bringing in propolis to seal up the hives.

first wooly bear this last wek.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tank on September 22, 2020, 06:43:56 PM
Looks like the good/warm weather is over for this year.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Randy on September 23, 2020, 02:40:10 PM
Quote from: Tank on September 22, 2020, 06:43:56 PM
Looks like the good/warm weather is over for this year.
We still have the Indian Summer coming up. I know it's politically incorrect but that's what we've always called it in the fall. It's about a three day warm spell that comes up and then temperatures begin really drop afterwards. Maybe the name has been changed to Native American Summer.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: billy rubin on September 23, 2020, 02:56:14 PM
is it politically incorrect? i know american indians dont have anything to do with the weather but nobody knows where the term came from and its not perjorative.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.sfgate.com/bayarea/amp/Is-Indian-summer-offensive-politically-correct-13285287.php

is it not pc because it simply mentions an ethnic group?  what about " chinese puzzle," or "dutch uncle?" what exactly are we trying to encourage or suppress?
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Randy on September 23, 2020, 03:07:32 PM
The heck if I know. It's getting to a point where we can't say anything because of fear of hurting someone's insensitivities.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Davin on September 23, 2020, 08:37:38 PM
A few days below 100°, but still holding on to summer. Probably until mid to late October.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: billy rubin on September 23, 2020, 10:42:44 PM
as a citizen of the cherokee nation i proclaim "indian summer" is not politically incoorect.

id do the chickasaws to but im not official there
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Magdalena on September 24, 2020, 03:34:54 AM
Quote from: billy rubin on September 23, 2020, 02:56:14 PM
is it politically incorrect? i know american indians dont have anything to do with the weather but nobody knows where the term came from and its not perjorative.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.sfgate.com/bayarea/amp/Is-Indian-summer-offensive-politically-correct-13285287.php

is it not pc because it simply mentions an ethnic group?  what about " Chinese puzzle," or "dutch uncle?" what exactly are we trying to encourage or suppress?

I don't know...Maybe it's like changing "COVID-19" to "the China Virus" or "the CHY-NAH Virus" or "the Chinese Virus" or "the Kung-Flu."

:reading:
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tank on September 24, 2020, 08:30:59 AM
I never knew the term Indian Summer (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-15127159) originated in the US. I thought is was a colonial reference to the country of India.

Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Randy on September 25, 2020, 03:48:48 PM
I don't know what the origin of the phrase is. I guess I can look it up.

Here it is:
QuoteEtymology and usage

Late-19th-century Boston lexicographer Albert Matthews made an exhaustive search of early American literature in an attempt to discover who coined the expression. The earliest reference he found dated from 1851. He also found the phrase in a letter written in England in 1778, but discounted that as a coincidental use of the phrase.

Later research showed that the earliest known reference to Indian summer in its current sense occurs in an essay written in the United States circa 1778 by J. Hector St. John de Crevecoeur. The letter was first published in French. The essay remained unavailable in the United States until the 1920s.

Although the exact origins of the term are uncertain, it was perhaps so-called because it was first noted in regions inhabited by American Indians, or because the Indians first described it to Europeans, or it had been based on the warm and hazy conditions in autumn when American Indians hunted. In addition to such conjectures, a great depth of Native American folklore is attributed to describing this phenomenon.[citation needed]

In literature and history, the term is sometimes used metaphorically. The title of Van Wyck Brooks' New England: Indian Summer (1940) suggests an era of inconsistency, infertility, and depleted capabilities, a period of seemingly robust strength that is only an imitation of an earlier season of actual strength. William Dean Howells' 1886 novel Indian Summer uses the term to mean a time when one may recover some of the happiness of youth. The main character, jilted as a young man, leads a solitary life until he rediscovers romance in early middle age.

In British English, the term is used in the same way as in North America. In the UK, observers knew of the American usage from the mid-19th century onwards, and The Indian Summer of a Forsyte is the metaphorical title of the 1918 second volume of The Forsyte Saga by John Galsworthy. However, early 20th-century climatologists Gordon Manley and Hubert Lamb used it only when referring to the American phenomenon, and the expression did not gain wide currency in Great Britain until the 1950s. In former times such a period was associated with the autumn feast days of St. Martin and Saint Luke.

In the English translation of Boris Pasternak's Doctor Zhivago, the term is used to describe the unseasonably warm weather leading up to the Great October Socialist Revolution.
Indian summer

The quote and more about it can be found here: Indian summer (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_summer)
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: billy rubin on September 27, 2020, 10:55:41 PM
. . . . In the English translation of Boris Pasternak's Doctor Zhivago, the term is used to describe the unseasonably warm weather leading up to the Great October Socialist Revolution.
Indian summer . . .

that's an odd cultural juxtaposition.

i remember reading a copy of steinbeck's grapes of wrath when i was a kid that had been edited for british readers. there was no "gas," the joads filled their truck with "petrol . . ." which is fine but not how okies talk.

other cultural "corrections" throughout. made for odd reading, to a native american speaker
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: hermes2015 on October 21, 2020, 09:47:23 AM
This piece by Honegger, called Pastorale d'ete, describes our current weather very well.

https://youtu.be/4p2f3UTBcKI
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Bad Penny II on October 21, 2020, 10:22:55 AM
Quote from: hermes2015 on October 21, 2020, 09:47:23 AM
This piece by Honegger, called Pastorale d'ete, describes our current weather very well.

https://youtu.be/4p2f3UTBcKI


It wouldn't do around here.
Maybe if you lively up the tune?
Add some expressive lyrics p'haps?
Fuck! it's hot
Fuck! it's dry
Fuck! the place is on fire!
Fuck! it's RAINING!
Fuck! it's RAINING!
Fuck! it's windy
Fuuckk! it's cold
Fuck! it's windy
Fuck! it's hot
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: hermes2015 on October 21, 2020, 05:00:21 PM
Here it's been hovering around 30° with lowish humidity, so very pleasant.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on October 21, 2020, 05:16:31 PM
Crikey! It's about average here for this time of year.  (Trying to spice things up).
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 21, 2020, 09:16:26 PM
Quote from: Bad Penny II on October 21, 2020, 10:22:55 AM
Quote from: hermes2015 on October 21, 2020, 09:47:23 AM
This piece by Honegger, called Pastorale d'ete, describes our current weather very well.

https://youtu.be/4p2f3UTBcKI


It wouldn't do around here.
Maybe if you lively up the tune?
Add some expressive lyrics p'haps?
Fuck! it's hot
Fuck! it's dry
Fuck! the place is on fire!
Fuck! it's RAINING!
Fuck! it's RAINING!
Fuck! it's windy
Fuuckk! it's cold
Fuck! it's windy
Fuck! it's hot

It's fucking hot here  :'(
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Asmodean on October 22, 2020, 10:30:36 AM
Here, it's kind-of like the English winter. Cold and damp, with a good chance of rain.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tom62 on October 22, 2020, 05:21:21 PM
We had wonderful weather. 21 degrees Celsius. Spent the day with my wife in the Odenwald Thermen (thermal baths) and got sunburned.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: billy rubin on October 22, 2020, 11:18:36 PM
foggy in the morning.

then 80F in the sunny afternoon.

the calm before the storm
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Randy on October 25, 2020, 01:10:49 AM
65F with rain here. The temperature isn't supposed to change. On the other hand it is quite warm in here, slightly uncomfortable.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 11, 2020, 11:03:01 PM
36 degrees Celsius.  :desert:
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 12, 2020, 12:50:53 AM
(https://scontent.fpoa27-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/129523708_10159262084093598_58926132181739995_n.jpg?_nc_cat=109&ccb=2&_nc_sid=825194&_nc_ohc=1vXk5h0d3ZcAX-bCZqH&_nc_ht=scontent.fpoa27-1.fna&oh=d44d5f12c41fe67d8b3803d2946fd4e5&oe=5FFA16F8)

It's because the magma-filled chasm opened up in the ground and is melting everything.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Harmonie on December 13, 2020, 02:40:47 PM
It's snowing pretty heavy right now. Lets see how long it lasts. We've already got a dusting or more.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 12, 2021, 12:46:45 PM
Yesterday temperatures reached 40C. My pup was suffering a lot with the heat and pawing her water bowl non-stop so I filled a small plastic box with cool water and placed her front paws in it. She uncharacteristically sat still and...just sat there, panting as if just having undergone heavy physical exertion. I soaked her legs, belly and neck as she sat with her paws in the water.

Having done that she got up and started bouncing all over the place, soaking wet, and refused to let me dry her with a towel. That's the pup I know and love.

Yesterday was almost intolerable.

Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Sandra Craft on January 12, 2021, 10:46:49 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on January 12, 2021, 12:46:45 PM
Having done that she got up and started bouncing all over the place, soaking wet, and refused to let me dry her with a towel. That's the pup I know and love.

:love:  I know exactly how she feels -- a few summers ago it got up to 113 F for several days here.

Now, tho, I almost (almost) miss those temps it's been so cold.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 12, 2021, 10:55:26 PM
Quote from: Sandra Craft on January 12, 2021, 10:46:49 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on January 12, 2021, 12:46:45 PM
Having done that she got up and started bouncing all over the place, soaking wet, and refused to let me dry her with a towel. That's the pup I know and love.

:love:  I know exactly how she feels -- a few summers ago it got up to 113 F for several days here.

Now, tho, I almost (almost) miss those temps it's been so cold.

Trade! :P

Seriously though, I prefer the cold over hot weather. It's like there's just no escaping the heat.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Sandra Craft on January 12, 2021, 11:01:27 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on January 12, 2021, 10:55:26 PM

Trade! :P

Seriously though, I prefer the cold over hot weather. It's like there's just no escaping the heat.

True.  In cold weather at least you can put on more clothes or get under blankets -- there's a natural limit to what you can take off in the heat.  Also, this is a lot of fun to do --  :kelly:
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 12, 2021, 11:50:33 PM
Quote from: Sandra Craft on January 12, 2021, 11:01:27 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on January 12, 2021, 10:55:26 PM

Trade! :P

Seriously though, I prefer the cold over hot weather. It's like there's just no escaping the heat.

True.  In cold weather at least you can put on more clothes or get under blankets -- there's a natural limit to what you can take off in the heat.  Also, this is a lot of fun to do --  :kelly:

Yes! Though if I were to try and dance in the rain I would certainly fall on my ass and break my coccyx.  ::) Best not get too enthusiastic during rainy days.  ;D
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Icarus on January 13, 2021, 01:11:34 AM
Sandy, I also hate being cold.  If I die and go to hell it will be freezing there, not flaming as most people tend to believe.

A recent snippet about the people who live above the Arctic circle told how their bodies and minds needed "freezeurassoff" frigidity to be happy. To each his own........
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: billy rubin on January 13, 2021, 01:17:31 AM
i would much rather be hot than cold. i will happily work all day in the sun at 46 C in preference to working all day in the clouds at -26.

i've done both.

here in ohio i've had to go to work wearing 7 kilos of clothing to stay warm, with chemical heat packs in my gloves in boots. th eheavy clothing makes the day exhausting, as i have no freedom of movement and have to climb up on and around things. my fingers don't work and i have to stand in ankle-deep ice water.

at 46 i can work almost naked. running bees in california i would work all day in just trousers and a veil. extracting honey in the afternoon i would close up the honey house and work completely naked, periodically flushing the perspiration and honey off me with the hot water hose, then go back to work.

but i grew up on the equator. maybe that makes a difference. it never gets hot in ohio, maybe 32 C

Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 13, 2021, 01:32:54 PM
You guys are weird :lol: ;)
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: billy rubin on January 13, 2021, 03:22:17 PM
not as weird as some, i was about to say.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eEDmZlVCCzc

then i listened to what she had to say, and i'm afraid i understand. i have expressed identical sentiments once in a conversation in virginia.

it wasn't a super hot day, maybe 37 C, but i was working 14 feet in the air throwing two sixty pound tarps over a load of styrofoam insulation on the top of the trailer. had to climb a ladder to get up there, arrange the tarps in the sun, then go back down and throw the straps over the load.

eastern deciduous woodland, so there was very high humidity, and my body was shedding heat as fast as it could.

one of the other truck drivers there said to me, iirc, i can help you with that. it's too hot to do it by yourself.

and i remember telling him, no, i like it. doing this kind of work is what makes me feel alive.

i'd forgotten all of that until i saw this woman step into the ice covered lake. so maybe she isn't as weird as i was about to say.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Icarus on January 14, 2021, 12:38:31 AM
The woman in that vid is very well put together......all except for her brain.  She is clearly as crazy as a bedbug. 
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tank on January 14, 2021, 09:23:29 AM
We have 5cm of snow and it's still coming down. Could get 10cm in total.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tom62 on February 06, 2021, 08:57:46 PM
We expect here extreme black ice conditions with temperatures between -20 and -10 degrees Celsius.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tank on February 06, 2021, 09:05:23 PM
Quote from: Tom62 on February 06, 2021, 08:57:46 PM
We expect here extreme black ice conditions with temperatures between -20 and -10 degrees Celsius.

Fuck!
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: billy rubin on February 06, 2021, 10:21:01 PM
my wife had to spend tuesday night at a hotel in town

couldnt get home

snow was two feet deep on the road back. i was off two dayz so i didnt have to go out. they finally got ploughed and she came home a day later

(https://i.imgur.com/anKFUOYl.jpg)
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on February 07, 2021, 12:46:46 AM
So much cold up north. Meanwhile, down south it's been  :hammock:

:grin:
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tom62 on February 07, 2021, 04:31:33 AM
I'm staying at home today. There is ice on the streets everywhere, so I don't want to break my legs or neck.

(https://bilder.t-online.de/b/89/42/39/98/id_89423998/610/tid_da/in-thueringen-gibt-es-bereits-verkehrsbehinderungen-durch-die-unwetterlage-auch-in-hessen-und-nordrhein-westfalen-ist-das-extreme-winterwetter-angekommen-.jpg)
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tank on February 07, 2021, 09:03:17 AM
It looks like we are getting Toms weather. It doesn't look like it'll get much above freezing for a whole week!
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: billy rubin on February 07, 2021, 08:57:49 PM
one month to go before the peepers hit

last year it was 09 march

id put up a video but i have no idea how to obtain the youtube url from the video. i can watch it but there is no option available for a link
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on February 10, 2021, 10:03:24 PM
Monday the forecast is high of 21, low of 5 F.  Never been that cold in my life.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Icarus on February 11, 2021, 01:54:47 AM
Yikes Ecurb! Are you sure that you are in Texas?

Today my afternoon temp was in the low 80s, Nights mid 60s.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: billy rubin on February 11, 2021, 02:04:09 AM
stinking snow.

if i wanted snow iwould have moved somewhere that snowed a lot.

wait
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on February 12, 2021, 12:00:38 AM
(https://scontent.fpoa1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/149476899_262336232207965_7022742826684023275_n.jpg?_nc_cat=107&ccb=3&_nc_sid=8bfeb9&_nc_eui2=AeEXpoRGKWdskSCEWyYpYw4XkDSRNab2DHeQNJE1pvYMd5unIcYHNUHo2ahYHjQWy_01BgW3dBF989Tvs0NlzznU&_nc_ohc=-LSZEmtzfS0AX-b-5JS&_nc_ht=scontent.fpoa1-1.fna&oh=86298fd883c3e1353b94d17e8e67ccf6&oe=604AA5C6)
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on February 12, 2021, 09:44:14 PM
Geez, it's getting worse.  For Monday they are forecasting a high of 16F and a low of -2F here in Central Texas.  The lowest I've ever seen here was 8F in the 1980s.  I'll have the heat on full blast and also a continuous fire in the fireplace.  It won't get above freezing for 3 days.  I know some of you see this all the time, but not us, not here.  See you on the other side, I hope!
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Icarus on February 13, 2021, 12:52:09 AM
Serious stuff going on in Texas Ecurb.  Todays' news reported numerous deaths caused by a colossal highway crash near Dallas- Ft. Worth.  Ice sheets of near half inch thick on I 35.   

This is sure to persuade more people that global warming is a deep state hoax.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: billy rubin on February 13, 2021, 04:09:33 AM
well we have 20 inchez of snow forecast over the next week

tomorrow ill go to town and buy four or five more propane bottles, get some more sweet feed and corn for the goats, and buy a tarp to cover tye haybales so i dont have to dig through the snow to feed the animals

maybe some beervtoo, as were going to be stuck in the houze for much of the week

ill get the hoys to spend the nights in town so they can get to school. we have a friend in iur meeting who puts them up in bad weather
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on February 13, 2021, 10:22:26 PM
Hot and humid today. Ugh.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tom62 on February 14, 2021, 10:49:05 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on February 13, 2021, 10:22:26 PM
Hot and humid today. Ugh.

Could I get some of your weather? It is far too cold here. I had a walk to our bakery this morning (approx. 1km walk) and even though I wore thick, warm gloves, my hands were frozen.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on February 14, 2021, 01:21:18 PM
Quote from: Tom62 on February 14, 2021, 10:49:05 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on February 13, 2021, 10:22:26 PM
Hot and humid today. Ugh.

Could I get some of your weather? It is far too cold here. I had a walk to our bakery this morning (approx. 1km walk) and even though I wore thick, warm gloves, my hands were frozen.

I would gladly trade. For a little while.  ;D
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Harmonie on February 14, 2021, 04:19:21 PM
We've been below freezing for many days and today and tomorrow it's not supposed to get out of the single digits. I have never seen that happen in my life. The lowest high I have ever seen was 15 or so.

I'm so glad, though. It has been an absurdly warm winter. We were rarely even hitting freezing for overnight lows and I think the lowest we had seen was 27 degrees. Thank goodness for this cold spell. The bugs were going to be terrible this year, but this has certainly hindered that from happening now.

Also it's snowing. As to whether or not we end up with the highest amounts of snow accumulation over the next few days in ten years is left to be seen, but it is certainly looking possible, likely even.  :)
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: billy rubin on February 16, 2021, 02:16:26 AM
all the snow isstill there but its been raining all day and so there is a layer of ice on top of it

my lovely wife told me not to go outside so i had to go see and crunched around a little. then i stepped back onto the kitchen porch onto some ice i did nt see and wrenched my trick knee

so now i get the i told you so s

kids got into town okay yesterday and can stay in a building with heat near theschool. aint nobody going out even if ee could. no way to get up the hills on the ice
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: jumbojak on February 16, 2021, 02:20:42 AM
I don't ever remember things being so consistently wet before. Record rains over the summer with flooding that tore out roads and bridges has given way to a wet winter too. The driveway to our barn is a sloppy mess that can't be fixed until it dries out. That's not going to happen anytime soon.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on February 16, 2021, 03:16:37 PM
It hit 3 F this morning - that's the worst of it.  Now it will gradually start to warm up as the Polar Vortex recedes. At one point yesterday the whole state was below freezing during the day - quite unusual.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: billy rubin on February 16, 2021, 03:54:41 PM
bruce, i woke up this mnorning and i was in texas again

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kxyAHwjqWnc&feature=youtu.be
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tank on February 16, 2021, 04:27:16 PM
Much warmer here today. Jumper but no coat  ;D
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Randy on February 16, 2021, 05:08:29 PM
It's 26F/-3.33C here in Atlanta. That's pretty cold for Georgia but it usually drops down to that about two or three times during the winter.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on February 17, 2021, 04:25:04 PM
BREAKING NEWS!

In Texas a man was caught on camera threatening a Snowman with a gun. According to sources he has yet to be identified, but authorities are following up on some promising leads, and do hope to locate him.

According to the Snowman, who at this time has asked to remain anonymous, he was just out minding his own business, and enjoying the wonderful weather, when the man in question came at him very briskly, and in a threatening manner pointing his gun, "right at my freshly packed body", said the Snowman.
He said the man was yelling obsentities at him, and telling him to, "Git' back to where ya'll come from, as we don't want yer kind here'..."This is Merica', and I don't give a rats ass if it's yer' birthday!

The Snowman said he told the man that he was from there, and that he had every right to be there as he did!

A GoFundMe has been set up to replace the Snowman's carrot nose as apparently the man ate it.

(https://i.imgur.com/RKekgkN.jpg)
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tank on February 17, 2021, 04:25:55 PM
:rofl:
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: billy rubin on February 18, 2021, 10:37:40 PM
thaw!

i think it hit 33 F today for about an hour. the icicles on the frontporch are still three feet long, though.

(https://i.imgur.com/780Vk2Jl.jpg)

i cranked out the one working four wheel drive, switched to two wheel and set out to see whether the road was passable. fishtailed up the first two hills, and then in the absolute worst place he could be was the mail carrier pulled over to the side of a one and a half truck-wide uphill section of ice, waiting for me. he was pointing down and could have crawled over into the snow on his side until i got past.

anyway i stopped alongside him because i couldn't get by and he gave me my mail. i waited until he gingerly started crawling down the ice and then switched into f5our wheel and went on up and out.

so the road is passable, and my lovely wife went to work for the firsttime since last week. her restaurant was so desparate they offered to put her up in a hotel in town if she couldn't get home, but i think she ll be fine.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Bluenose on February 19, 2021, 02:33:39 AM
Lovely weather here (Melbourne, Aus) - temperatures around 30°C (≈85°F).  Sorry, not sorry!  LOL
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on February 19, 2021, 11:16:25 PM
I went out for a walk last night here in Michigan, we've got a lot of snow this week, but also a lot of sunshine which has produced some awesome icicles. As a kid my friends and I had a blast playing with these. Either as swords, which shattered into a million, glistening pieces as we duels, or ice spears!

(It's hard to tell from the picture, but those are like 3 1/2 feet long!

(https://i.imgur.com/suB6XcP.jpg)

(Or are these Ted Cruz's frozen tears after having to do his fucking job, and cancel his vacation while his state is ravaged by power outages and severe cold)




Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on February 19, 2021, 11:55:18 PM
Quote from: Papasito Bruno on February 19, 2021, 11:16:25 PM
I went out for a walk last night here in Michigan, we've got a lot of snow this week, but also a lot of sunshine which has produced some awesome icicles. As a kid my friends and I had a blast playing with these. Either as swords, which shattered into a million, glistening pieces as we duels, or ice spears!

(It's hard to tell from the picture, but those are like 3 1/2 feet long!

(https://i.imgur.com/suB6XcP.jpg)

(Or are these Ted Cruz's frozen tears after having to do his fucking job, and cancel his vacation while his state is ravaged by power outages and severe cold)

I had some of those. I would rather imagine them as stakes driven into Senator Ted's heart. Sorry.  We are thawing out now, and I think that Ted will end up suffering more for this than we did, or at least I hope.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Randy on February 20, 2021, 01:18:09 AM
Quote from: Papasito Bruno on February 17, 2021, 04:25:04 PM
BREAKING NEWS!

In Texas a man was caught on camera threatening a Snowman with a gun. According to sources he has yet to be identified, but authorities are following up on some promising leads, and do hope to locate him.

According to the Snowman, who at this time has asked to remain anonymous, he was just out minding his own business, and enjoying the wonderful weather, when the man in question came at him very briskly, and in a threatening manner pointing his gun, "right at my freshly packed body", said the Snowman.
He said the man was yelling obsentities at him, and telling him to, "Git' back to where ya'll come from, as we don't want yer kind here'..."This is Merica', and I don't give a rats ass if it's yer' birthday!

The Snowman said he told the man that he was from there, and that he had every right to be there as he did!

A GoFundMe has been set up to replace the Snowman's carrot nose as apparently the man ate it.

(https://i.imgur.com/RKekgkN.jpg)
What's the poor snowman's GoFundMe account? I'd like to contribute to his new nose.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: billy rubin on February 21, 2021, 10:13:31 PM
getting better

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Kdtac7YiZU&feature=youtu.be

supposed to be 16 C in a few days. when we get a good melt all the bridges down from us will go under serious water
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: billy rubin on February 24, 2021, 10:46:45 PM
thaw.

so the snow is melting and turning to mud. the high road to town is clear now, because all the snow has melted sand now the alternate road to town is under wataer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6PTY-m9vFRw&feature=youtu.be

this is generally the shallow crossing, there are two otherss beyond it, and one is always worse than this. there used to be three more farther along, but the oil companys fixed those permanently . the three near us have been water crossingsfor the last 200 years or so

we have a third road farther downstream  but it will be under water too if this one is covered

there's an advantage to having three ways out of here
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Randy on February 25, 2021, 12:16:12 AM
Quote from: billy rubin on February 24, 2021, 10:46:45 PM
thaw.

so the snow is melting and turning to mud. the high road to town is clear now, because all the snow has melted sand now the alternate road to town is under wataer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6PTY-m9vFRw&feature=youtu.be

this is generally the shallow crossing, there are two otherss beyond it, and one is always worse than this. there used to be three more farther along, but the oil companys fixed those permanently . the three near us have been water crossingsfor the last 200 years or so

we have a third road farther downstream  but it will be under water too if this one is covered

there's an advantage to having three ways out of here
Many years ago it rained in buckets. There was only one road leading to the home. There was some kind of drainage ditch which had filled up with water making the road inaccessible. My wife called to tell me I'll need to find lodging elsewhere for the night. Two of the contract programmers invited me to their apartment. We went out to eat and then went to their home to have some Coronas. Corona isn't exactly my favorite beer but it was free.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: billy rubin on February 25, 2021, 12:19:32 AM
free beer is good beer
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Randy on February 25, 2021, 12:31:00 AM
 :this:
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tank on February 25, 2021, 09:11:59 AM
Spring has sprung. Two warm sunny days  ;D
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Bad Penny II on February 25, 2021, 10:51:11 AM
Quote from: Tank on February 25, 2021, 09:11:59 AM
Spring has sprung. Two warm sunny days  ;D

I admire your faith.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tank on February 25, 2021, 12:19:21 PM
Quote from: Bad Penny II on February 25, 2021, 10:51:11 AM
Quote from: Tank on February 25, 2021, 09:11:59 AM
Spring has sprung. Two warm sunny days  ;D

I admire your faith.

:rofl:
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 02, 2021, 09:59:52 PM
I can't wait for winter to come.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Randy on March 03, 2021, 12:58:50 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 02, 2021, 09:59:52 PM
I can't wait for winter to come.
You can have ours. I'm tired of it.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Harmonie on March 03, 2021, 02:05:16 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 02, 2021, 09:59:52 PM
I can't wait for winter to come.

Same. But for me that means waiting until December of this year.  :weepy:

We got roughly two weeks of winter this year. I guess that's better than average. But now the temperatures are in the 60s and it's sunny and I'm unhappy.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Bad Penny II on March 19, 2021, 11:49:16 AM
It's raining a lot.

I detect an upward trend in this graph



(https://i.imgur.com/q6cfDv9.jpg)



Ah, it's slackening a bit now


(https://i.imgur.com/IYi2BIX.jpg)


The above graphs are inland, maybe 50km
This one is near, 2km from the sea.  The river broadens out and the difference between a minor flood and a major isn't much.  All the upriver wetness hasn't arrived yet.



(https://i.imgur.com/Zschg2D.jpg)
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: jumbojak on March 19, 2021, 02:59:49 PM
It's snowing again.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tom62 on March 19, 2021, 07:48:44 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on March 19, 2021, 02:59:49 PM
It's snowing again.

Here as well...
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tank on March 19, 2021, 08:44:33 PM
Dry and cloudy.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Icarus on March 20, 2021, 03:27:24 AM
Night temps in the high 60s F, day temps high 70s to low eighties.  Spring is sprung.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tom62 on March 20, 2021, 09:15:28 AM
-4 degrees Celsius here. Where is global warming when you need it?
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 06, 2021, 01:44:28 AM
Temperatures are starting to drop at night, but are still high at noon.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: hermes2015 on April 06, 2021, 04:20:52 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 06, 2021, 01:44:28 AM
Temperatures are starting to drop at night, but are still high at noon.

Same here. We had a pleasant 13° low last night, with a high of 23° expected today. The humidity is only 28%, so it's going to be a lovely day for a walk with little Lulu.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 06, 2021, 01:41:08 PM
Quote from: hermes2015 on April 06, 2021, 04:20:52 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 06, 2021, 01:44:28 AM
Temperatures are starting to drop at night, but are still high at noon.

Same here. We had a pleasant 13° low last night, with a high of 23° expected today. The humidity is only 28%, so it's going to be a lovely day for a walk with little Lulu.

Aww :tellmemore:
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: No one on April 06, 2021, 03:09:37 PM
The weather here in ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿, is always ruined by people.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tom62 on April 06, 2021, 03:12:56 PM
Temperatures dropped from +18 to -1. Today it is even snowing.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tank on April 11, 2021, 06:49:35 PM
It is snowing here.  >:(
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 28, 2021, 02:34:58 PM
Autumn has finally arrived.  ;D
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: billy rubin on April 28, 2021, 07:02:21 PM
hot anddusty

i wentthree weekswithout a shower last time out. one week home time and

now ill be out two weeks

lots of baby wipes
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tank on April 29, 2021, 07:39:22 PM
It looks like this April is going to be the coldest on record in the UK for at least 60 years.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Magdalena on August 14, 2021, 07:43:45 AM
In L A, it's 11:43 PM.
It's 71°F.
21.667°C.
(https://c.tenor.com/fwg21YNcuFcAAAAM/so-hot-hot-weather.gif)
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: billy rubin on August 14, 2021, 01:25:56 PM
87 F

92 percent relative humidity

sunny
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Icarus on August 15, 2021, 12:50:20 AM
Two storms, potential hurricanes, approaching Florida.  If either of these, or the ones following them, are predicted to hit my location, the work begins.  I have to board up all the windows of my house or trust the FSM to spare my poor abode.

It appears that we humans have shit in our own mess kits.  We have managed to alter the atmosphere in such a way that we and our children will be forced to pay dearly. 
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Bad Penny II on August 17, 2021, 01:44:10 PM
Ahhh, August, the last month of winter.
It was traditionally the coldest month,
when cold wind came from Nor West
Last few years I've been buying wood
I don't buy enough but it is enough
Winter just peters out a month early
I took my kayak out last week in July
Twice last week dressed in summer kit
See a softball sized round floating thing
Look away, look back, where's that thing?
Keep looking where the thing was....
Turtle...swoon to the extent possible and stay afloat.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: billy rubin on August 17, 2021, 03:57:57 PM


There will come soft rains and the smell of the ground,
And swallows circling with their shimmering sound;

And frogs in the pools singing at night,
And wild plum trees in tremulous white,

Robins will wear their feathery fire
Whistling their whims on a low fence-wire;

And not one will know of the war, not one
Will care at last when it is done.

Not one would mind, neither bird nor tree
If mankind perished utterly;

And Spring herself, when she woke at dawn,
Would scarcely know that we were gone.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Icarus on August 18, 2021, 04:24:55 AM
Please assign authorship to that realistic and beautiful poem,Billy.   Is it yours alone?  Yes, I believe that you, in all your strangeness, are more than capable of putting those words together.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: billy rubin on August 18, 2021, 12:41:35 PM
no no

not me heavens i couldnt do that

sara teasdale

there will come soft rains
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on August 29, 2021, 12:53:36 AM
Poor New Orleans.  Ida is projected to be a Category 4 Hurricane when it hits the Louisiana coast. Nature appears to have it in for that state and city.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: billy rubin on August 29, 2021, 01:15:54 AM
years ago i interviewed in new orleans with shell oil for a position as a geologist. ended up gling to work for exxon in west texas instead.

but while i was tbere i asked where people lived, and ghey recommended metaire across the lake.

metaire went 12 feet under water during katrina later on. and looks like it might be doing it again.

south louisiana is a fascinating place, but i wouldnt want to live there
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Anne D. on August 29, 2021, 06:32:43 AM
Quote from: billy rubin on August 29, 2021, 01:15:54 AM
years ago i interviewed in new orleans with shell oil for a position as a geologist. ended up gling to work for exxon in west texas instead.

but while i was tbere i asked where people lived, and ghey recommended metaire across the lake.

metaire went 12 feet under water during katrina later on. and looks like it might be doing it again.

south louisiana is a fascinating place, but i wouldnt want to live there

The only person I know in New Orleans is making plans to move to Canada because they're uncertain of what climate change will bring to the city in the near future. Pretty fricking scary and sad.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: hermes2015 on August 29, 2021, 07:28:09 AM
Despite a clear sky with sunshine, it is -1° today. The predicted snowfalls are unlikely.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on September 19, 2021, 06:32:28 PM
Probably there are some folks who will welcome Tropical Storm Peter.

(https://i.imgur.com/4prvrPh.jpg)
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Bad Penny II on September 20, 2021, 09:41:31 AM
Quote from: Papasito Bruno on September 19, 2021, 06:32:28 PM
Probably there are some folks who will welcome Tropical Storm Peter.

(https://i.imgur.com/4prvrPh.jpg)

What is this doing off the coast of northern NSW?
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: hermes2015 on September 20, 2021, 10:11:35 AM
Not to be picky, but 39.1 mm isn't very big.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on September 20, 2021, 04:01:01 PM
Quote from: Bad Penny II on September 20, 2021, 09:41:31 AM
Quote from: Papasito Bruno on September 19, 2021, 06:32:28 PM
Probably there are some folks who will welcome Tropical Storm Peter.

(https://i.imgur.com/4prvrPh.jpg)

What is this doing off the coast of northern NSW?
Peter gets around, what can I say?

Quote from: hermes2015 on September 20, 2021, 10:11:35 AM
Not to be picky, but 39.1 mm isn't very big.

It did get wet...surely you are aware of shrinkage?
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tank on October 31, 2021, 09:35:53 AM
Well today is the name of a famous pop group. Name that pop group!
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: hermes2015 on October 31, 2021, 05:23:30 PM
Quote from: Tank on October 31, 2021, 09:35:53 AM
Well today is the name of a famous pop group. Name that pop group!

:wtf: :scratch:
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tank on October 31, 2021, 09:14:43 PM
Quote from: hermes2015 on October 31, 2021, 05:23:30 PM
Quote from: Tank on October 31, 2021, 09:35:53 AM
Well today is the name of a famous pop group. Name that pop group!

:wtf: :scratch:

Wet Wet Wet :)
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: hermes2015 on November 01, 2021, 02:46:29 AM
Quote from: Tank on October 31, 2021, 09:14:43 PM
Quote from: hermes2015 on October 31, 2021, 05:23:30 PM
Quote from: Tank on October 31, 2021, 09:35:53 AM
Well today is the name of a famous pop group. Name that pop group!

:wtf: :scratch:

Wet Wet Wet :)

Oy vey!
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: jumbojak on November 05, 2021, 04:35:53 PM
Today is a very windy fifty degrees F. I'll be out on the water soon enough. Hopefully there isn't too much spray.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tank on November 27, 2021, 12:56:15 PM
Well it snowed last night and north of here the winds gusted to 100mph. One person killed in the lake district by a falling tree :(
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: billy rubin on November 28, 2021, 12:22:01 AM
drove my steel into dallas. got done at about 1930, and had to drive 70 miles to oklahoma before i could find a place to park. i do not like cities.

but i spent the night in the chickasaw nation, where i have 180 years of ancestors buried. and it was refreshing to be back in tbe prairies aga8n. drove out through the sac and fox, the seminole, the creek, and the cherokee.

loaded a 32000 pound coil of aluminum in arkansas and im headed for kentucky tomorrow
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tank on November 28, 2021, 10:15:36 AM
What an amazing life you lead.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: billy rubin on November 28, 2021, 06:08:15 PM
everybody has a story, tank.

i just talk more than some

Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Magdalena on November 28, 2021, 08:45:21 PM
Quote from: billy rubin on November 28, 2021, 06:08:15 PM
everybody has a story, tank.

i just talk more than some
This is good. The world needs people who talk more than some. Those of us who enjoy listening more than speaking, we need you.
:grin:
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Icarus on November 29, 2021, 04:29:11 AM
 :this:
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on November 29, 2021, 02:43:06 PM
Friday, although cold was a very beautiful fall day here in Michigan. I spent the day raking leaves, and doing a host of other outside chores...for warmth I had kept a nice fire going outside most of the afternoon in our fire-pit. Even sat outside by the fire with a neighbor for some time.

So of course on Saturday it snowed, about 4 -5 inches I think. I wasn't too happy with the snow and having to shovel, but I have to admit on Sunday the snow on the ground looked quite nice, and the neighbor kids across the street from us made a couple impressive snow-people.

I walked over and chatted with the young girl and her younger brother while they were making the snow-people, and she corrected me when I complimented her on her "Snowman". "That's a Snow-girl," she said to me "not a Snowman", . When I asked her brother what type he was making he said, "This is Snowboy"!

...so there you have it!  8)

Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: billy rubin on January 06, 2022, 09:13:50 PM
iowa

-16 C

wind 15 to 20 mph
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tank on January 06, 2022, 09:54:29 PM
Quote from: billy rubin on January 06, 2022, 09:13:50 PM
iowa

-16 C

wind 15 to 20 mph

Ouch!
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: billy rubin on January 06, 2022, 10:57:22 PM
i drove tbrough des moines after a blizzard about ten years ago. i counted 146 cars, trucks, and semis buried in the median, off in the snowbanks to the side, or upside down in the field below the highway, all in about 30 miles
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tank on January 07, 2022, 10:44:29 PM
It snowed for 10 minutes today.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tom62 on January 08, 2022, 08:23:51 AM
50cm of snow here in Bad Schwalbach. It is not recommended to drive a car without a 4 wheel drive. More snow is expected later this day.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tank on January 08, 2022, 08:57:15 AM
Wet, very wet!
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: billy rubin on January 08, 2022, 12:00:22 PM
cheyenne, wyoming. snowy but the roads are clear

why is my truck so slow

checks elevation. 8300 feet.

oh.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Icarus on January 09, 2022, 04:11:06 AM
Daytime; 75 to 80 F   Nighttime; 55 to 65 .  I like it here until the weather gets colder.

Oh Alright, Panama city Florida had light snow flurries yesterday.  I live about 350 miles south of Panama city.................No not Panama City, Panama where the canal is, yes Panama City Florida where there is no canal.  PC Florida is so far north that we call the residents, Damned Yankees.

When the seemingly inevitable die is tossed, the global warming one, much of my whole state will be infested by sharks, octopi, and other sea creatures.  I will be the last ones to go because My area is on a ridge in central Florida, some 200 feet above sea level. 

Florida real estate is going to take big it when the water rises.

The impending disaster is not completely disappointing. Mara Logo, Trump's opulent residence. is less than 10 feet above sea level.  Aha!  Justice.

Meanwhile the Finns have taken note of far more lightning strikes in the Arctic regions than ever before.  That is to be taken as additional evidence of global warming effect on our global atmosphere.  Melting of artic ice has changed the water temperature that is part of the development of lightning outbursts.  Greta Thunberg has been right all along. May Odin, Thor, and Neptune bless her little heart.


Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on January 11, 2022, 02:49:34 PM
Of course, Greta was right. We have screwed up the environment royally. The earth will have its revenge.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Icarus on January 11, 2022, 11:35:38 PM
^ Already having its' revenge.  I just read a snippet about permafrost.  That ageless phenomenon has begun to disassemble in several places in the far north. The result is that old buildings, built on the previously rigid ground, some a hundred years old, have begun to collapse.  I suspect that there are few, if any, climate change deniers in those regions.   
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: billy rubin on January 12, 2022, 12:20:27 AM
pretty cold in colorado today tho

(https://i.imgur.com/Xji7hDLl.jpg)

at least where i was
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Post by: Harmonie on January 21, 2022, 01:04:07 AM
Stayed in the low 20s today. Chilly, but appropriately winter-like, so I'm happy.

Just wishing we would have a winter storm. But those are so darn rare down here now.  :(
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Bluenose on January 22, 2022, 12:01:47 AM
Melbourne is in the middle of a "mild heat wave"  Temperatures in the mid 30s (degreees C = mid 90s degees F) If it goes as forecast by Wednesday itwill be 7 days in a row above 30.  Staying out of the sun!
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: billy rubin on January 22, 2022, 03:41:50 AM
snow and ice. park the truck in the driveway, get out and watch it slide ten feet down the drive until it finds s stopping place.

ice on the insides of the windows. snow drifted three feet on the road to town.

living in the downstairs and heating only one room.

winter sucks.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tank on January 22, 2022, 10:10:05 AM
Chilly and dry, a bit cloudy.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: billy rubin on January 22, 2022, 11:37:04 PM
its too stinking cold when you walk into the kitchen in the morning and there's ice on the cats water dish.

seriously.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tank on January 23, 2022, 09:32:09 AM
Quote from: billy rubin on January 22, 2022, 11:37:04 PM
its too stinking cold when you walk into the kitchen in the morning and there's ice on the cats water dish.

seriously.

When I first left home I went to lodge with a little old lady near where I worked. The village was in a valley and when it got cold it stayed really cold. On a couple of occasions I woke up with frost from my breath on the bed covers. THAT WAS NOT GOOD!
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on January 23, 2022, 05:27:00 PM
Quote from: Tank on January 23, 2022, 09:32:09 AM
Quote from: billy rubin on January 22, 2022, 11:37:04 PM
its too stinking cold when you walk into the kitchen in the morning and there's ice on the cats water dish.

seriously.

When I first left home I went to lodge with a little old lady near where I worked. The village was in a valley and when it got cold it stayed really cold. On a couple of occasions I woke up with frost from my breath on the bed covers. THAT WAS NOT GOOD!

Let's finish the story. The day after that you woke up, and the little old lady, her black cat, and the strange liquid in her pot on the stove were also frozen.  So you started looking for breakfast, and noticed there were bats, newts, and wolf bane in the fridge. You decided to hold an estate sale, pretending to be the old lady's son. Wolf bane was in short supply,  so you made a small fortune from the other little old ladies in town. You invested your profits in a solar energy company, made millions, and retired. Now, you stay warm all the time and you are an admin here as a hobby.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Icarus on January 25, 2022, 05:34:14 AM
Cold as a bitch in Central Florida. Temps have been in the forties F or(30 C).   Characteristic pattern is when it rains, cold weather is sure to follow. 

My perception of cold is not the same as some of you damned Yankees. Not even Yankees, Our woodwind lady, Harmonie, wishes to have really cold spells.  I like her, but I do think that she is a bit conflicted about pleasant weather.



Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Bad Penny II on January 25, 2022, 11:47:03 AM
Quote from: Icarus on January 25, 2022, 05:34:14 AM
Cold as a bitch in Central Florida. Temps have been in the forties F or(30 C).   Characteristic pattern is when it rains, cold weather is sure to follow. 

My perception of cold is not the same as some of you damned Yankees. Not even Yankees, Our woodwind lady, Harmonie, wishes to have really cold spells.  I like her, but I do think that she is a bit conflicted about pleasant weather.

QuoteCelsius °C    Fahrenheit °F
-30 °C    -22 °F
-20 °C    -4.0 °F
-10 °C    14.0 °F
0 °C    32.0 °F
1 °C    33.8 °F
2 °C    35.6 °F
3 °C    37.4 °F
4 °C    39.2 °F
5 °C    41.0 °F
6 °C    42.8 °F
7 °C    44.6 °F
8 °C    46.4 °F
9 °C    48.2 °F
10 °C    50.0 °F
11 °C    51.8 °F
12 °C    53.6 °F
13 °C    55.4 °F
14 °C    57.2 °F
15 °C    59.0 °F
16 °C    60.8 °F
17 °C    62.6 °F
18 °C    64.4 °F
19 °C    66.2 °F
20 °C    68.0 °F
21 °C    69.8 °F
22 °C    71.6 °F
23 °C    73.4 °F
24 °C    75.2 °F
25 °C    77.0 °F
26 °C    78.8 °F
27 °C    80.6 °F
28 °C    82.4 °F
29 °C    84.2 °F
30 °C    86.0 °F
40 °C    104 °F
50 °C    122 °F

Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Icarus on January 26, 2022, 03:16:53 AM
Good call BP. Thank you for paying attention to detail.   Shame on me for having read my conversion chart incorrectly. 30 centigrade would have put me in the middle of summer at something like 86F

In any case it is unpleasantly cool in the land of palms.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: billy rubin on January 26, 2022, 04:17:47 AM
-40 C is the same as -40 F

just stick with that
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tank on January 27, 2022, 11:30:46 AM
On the BBC weather today they remarked on the low temperatures in Florida and that the Iguanas would be falling out of the trees!
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on January 27, 2022, 04:01:33 PM
Quote from: Tank on January 27, 2022, 11:30:46 AM
On the BBC weather today they remarked on the low temperatures in Florida and that the Iguanas would be falling out of the trees!

Does insurance cover being hit by falling iguanas?
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tank on January 27, 2022, 04:07:46 PM
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on January 27, 2022, 04:01:33 PM
Quote from: Tank on January 27, 2022, 11:30:46 AM
On the BBC weather today they remarked on the low temperatures in Florida and that the Iguanas would be falling out of the trees!

Does insurance cover being hit by falling iguanas?

You're the American lawyer, you tell us!  :lol:
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Icarus on January 30, 2022, 01:53:38 AM
I am unaware that Iguanas climb trees.  Do you have those critters confused with  Aussie Drop Bears?

Tonight the evil weather demons will arrive. We are predicted to have freezing temps in Sunny Florida. I spent an hour or more covering some of the decorative plants in my yard.  The drill is to cover the plants with some sort of cloth to help keep the frost off the plants.  We commonly have decorative plants that cannot withstand freezing unless protected.

Nearby is the community of Plant City Florida, the nation's capitol of strawberry farming.  January is right in the midst of the strawberry harvest season.  Many thousands of acres of that crop will be in danger.  It is a routine method for the strawberry farmers to use sprinkler irrigation to flood the nearly ripe plants,  That will form an ice cover over the plants.  To me, the non agriculturalist, that does not seem to be an obvious scheme to avoid destroying the crop.  It does work quite well if the freeze is of short duration.

We have a confusing weather system here.  Tonight it may freeze.  By next Thursday the forecast is for daytime temps in the low 80s  (27C) ................ I think that I did the conversion correctly this time BP.

Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: billy rubin on January 30, 2022, 04:12:15 AM
60 F and sunny in nebraska

figure that out.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tank on January 31, 2022, 09:30:03 AM
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Anne D. on February 05, 2022, 09:28:58 PM
"Coldstunned." I finally have the perfect word for the way I feel each morning when I open the door.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Icarus on February 06, 2022, 06:14:12 AM
It seems that iguanas do climb trees.  I did not know that.  I have never seen one of those critters or become familiar with their habits.  Iguanas appear in south Florida and do not exist in central Florida about 200 miles north.  We do have more alligators than we need.  Those things are all over the southern coastal states, particularly in Florida and Louisiana.

We do have some dangerous lizard creatures not far from me.  They are mainly on an Island on our west coast.  They are monitor lizards who grow to 20 kg or more.  They are predators who kill small household pets and whatever wildlife they can capture and eat.  We do not have them in the mainland and hope that we never do.  These are the result of the exotic animal fanciers who have adopted a few of them to impress their neighbors or curious friends.  Of course some of them have been abandoned to fend for themselves which they do rather well. The same deal for our huge Pythons who live in the swamp areas at the most southern part of the state. Amateur herpetologists are being blamed for the release of "their pets" into the wild.    I am almost certain the Pythons do not climb trees.  I do suspect that they might have the ability to do so if they had sufficient reason.   

 
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: billy rubin on February 06, 2022, 11:21:11 AM
i used to have monitors in my driveway. caught a little one once. four or five feet. didnt know what to do with it so we let it go
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tank on February 06, 2022, 11:44:02 AM
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on February 06, 2022, 04:25:19 PM
We got hit with quite a bit of snow here in southeastern Michigan earlier this week. Most of it fell on Wednesday and Thursday,...I figure we received close to 14 inches.

Fortunately my office allowed all of us to work at home most of the week, so I didn't have to deal with all of the traffic and other headaches involved with driving to and from work each day in a snow storm. In fact yesterday was the first time I left the house since Tuesday!

Although I didn't see it, I did find the prints of a wild penis in my backyard! Not a very big one by Michigan standards, but in some countries like the UK I understand this would be considered huge! 8)

(https://i.imgur.com/pdRur9W.jpg)
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: billy rubin on February 06, 2022, 05:39:16 PM
this is kinda weather

a pyroclastic flow off the coast of stromboli

https://www.instagram.com/p/B1tHtSboS0K/

superheated gases, rocks, and ash particles ejected from a volcano, heavier than air so they flow down th e side of the eruption. this is what incinderated pompeii and martinique. at night they glow red are called nue ardente. these can reach 1000C or so.

mouth st helens killed a bunch of people with one in 1980
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: billy rubin on February 06, 2022, 06:18:50 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/nlFbEOCl.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/Gtbe780l.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/tihBQXZl.jpg)
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Icarus on February 07, 2022, 06:44:31 AM
I'm going to report Papasito's porno picture ^ to the moderator. 

And as for Tank, I see that he is becoming nearly as clever with pertinent videos as our resident champion, Magdalena.
^ I'll be damned, snakes can, in fact, climb trees. 

Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tank on February 07, 2022, 08:45:43 AM
Quote from: billy rubin on February 06, 2022, 06:18:50 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/nlFbEOCl.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/Gtbe780l.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/tihBQXZl.jpg)

So beautiful  :)
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on February 12, 2022, 03:52:12 PM
Last week we got hit with 12 plus inches of snow, and I spent hours shoveling snow. Yesterday, it lightly rained all day so now most of the snow is gone, and it looks yucky outside.

Not sure who's in charge of the weather, but how about after you dump a bunch of snow on us, you let it stick around for a while. It looked nice out in the yard, and at the park...last Sunday my son and I took a family friend and her young son sledding (7 year old). They had moved here from Florida, and it was his first time sledding (Plus we bought him a starter snowboard for Christmas)
We had so much fun (He had a blast), we were going to take him again tomorrow, but now all the snow is gone... :-[

(https://i.imgur.com/3TCotAi.png)
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: billy rubin on February 12, 2022, 05:37:43 PM
i live south of you, but we had it as well. we had the snow, then sun and freeze turned it to firn, then rain fell and filled up the interstices, and so the driveway became a solid sheet of slick ice. its on a slope, and we had to put bricks under the wheels because if we didnt the parked cars wuld slide backwards with locked wheels into the road. very disconcerting when you are trying to get the groceries out.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on February 22, 2022, 02:39:15 PM
Looks like we will be getting more snow this week.

:cheerleader:ATTENTION: FREE SNOW SHOVELING CLASSES THIS FRIDAY.

I will be holding a FREE snow shoveling class in my driveway. Come join the class, and learn all of the proper ways to shovel snow. Reviewed techniques will include the scoop and throw method, the scrape and push method, aka "The Plow", as well as the classic "Ice Chop".
Driveway apron clearing after the street plows dump 3-5 feet of snow at end of driveway will also be covered.
(We will also cover proper ice and snow removal from cars)

Don't miss out on this opportunity to enhance your snow lifting techniques, and learn how not to throw out your back in the process.
Chief instructor has years of experience on proper balance and bending tricks to ensure the job gets done without risk to your health!
I will provide the driveway, as well as sidewalk, porches, and patio to ensure training is both extensive and conducted in the most life like situation. (Free salting demonstration will be provided as well)
Space is limited, and classes are filling up so please either respond to me in this thread or email me for address and billing options. (This will be a great opportunity for those of you who live in warmer areas and have never had the pleasure and experience of shoveling snow...talking to you Mags)
(Coffee and hot-chocolate will be provided)

FREE BONUS: You'll also get to meet my neighbor Bob, who will be giving a short addendum to the class about shoveling in shorts, crocs, and the best way to chill your bottle of vodka in a snow bank.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Magdalena on February 24, 2022, 05:48:44 AM
^^^
No, thank you.
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg0.joyreactor.com%2Fpics%2Fpost%2Fgif-fire-snow-shovel-6392823.gif&hash=6c26b4a46458b2ff756423a7898af7b3ea2ed002)

It's gonna be cold tomorrow, 36° F!
This is LA! 
It shouldn't be this cold! :worried:
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: billy rubin on February 24, 2022, 12:09:59 PM
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Magdalena on February 24, 2022, 02:07:52 PM
Quote from: billy rubin on February 24, 2022, 12:09:59 PM


:dancinggirl:
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on February 24, 2022, 03:25:27 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on February 24, 2022, 05:48:44 AM
^^^
No, thank you.
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg0.joyreactor.com%2Fpics%2Fpost%2Fgif-fire-snow-shovel-6392823.gif&hash=6c26b4a46458b2ff756423a7898af7b3ea2ed002)

It's gonna be cold tomorrow, 36° F!
This is LA! 
It shouldn't be this cold! :worried:

Mags, OMG...do you think you'll survive? 36 degrees OMG, and that looks like almost half an inch on the ground, my god how will you be able to walk or drive anywhere? :P

Mags,

Years ago my sister-in-law visited us from Honduras during the winter here in Michigan. We gave her warm clothing, jackets, hats, gloves, scarves. One evening we went out to a restaurant, after we finished eating we went out to the car to drive home. It was cold that evening, maybe 5-10 degrees F.
We are in the car, and I'm letting it heat up before we drive home...this car didn't have remote start so we have to sit there in the cold for a bit before I can drive away. Next thing I know my sister-in-law says something to my wife in Spanish, and then jumps out of the car and runs back into the restaraunt. I turn to my wife, and ask her if she had to go to the bathroom, and my wife laughs, and say's her sister felt as if she was about to actually die from the cold and went back inside before she froze to death!

We both laughed, and then once the car warmed up picked her up.

Another time my brother-in-law is visiting from Honduras with his family. We are fixing them a nice dinner, and so I'm out side grilling some food on the barbecue. It's winter, but not that bad out, maybe around mid 40's. I'm outside in shorts, but I also have on a warm sweatshirt. I'm at the grill with a beer, and my brother-in-law joins me. His name is Muncho. He also has a beer, and is standing next to me in jeans, and long-sleeve shirt. After around 10 minutes he drops his beer and runs inside, saying he can't stand the cold anymore...when I come in to check on the little baby he is standing at the stove with his arms spread out trying to get warm. Muncho said he wanted to show me he could stand the cold just like me, especially as I was wearing shorts, but he couldn't do it....later he jokingly told me he felt like he let me down, and wasn't a man!

Another time he came outside when we had a big snow storm, and he and his two young kids were helping me shovel, and build a snowman, but he again couldn't take it, and went inside way before both of his kids did.


We have a bunch of winter clothes that we have saved over the years for her Honduran family. One of her relatives, is the worse though. We literally have to wrap him up before going outside so only his eyes show, and then he'll run to the car (Which has to be warmed up before hand)
When we get home he'll just sit in a chair with his jacket, hat, scarves and gloves on for at least 30 minutes until he's warm enough to start to remove some clothing....we have a spare bedroom in our basement, but he complains it's too cold to sleep down there. His wife and children always manage though, and we give then mountains of blankets and comforters. I even have a set of thick winter pajamas I keep just for him...so now if they visit (Even in summer) we just let him and his wife sleep in our room.

His name is Tirsio, I call him Bebe Tirsio 8)


Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Magdalena on February 24, 2022, 06:31:50 PM
Quote from: Papasito Bruno on February 24, 2022, 03:25:27 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on February 24, 2022, 05:48:44 AM
^^^
No, thank you.
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg0.joyreactor.com%2Fpics%2Fpost%2Fgif-fire-snow-shovel-6392823.gif&hash=6c26b4a46458b2ff756423a7898af7b3ea2ed002)

It's gonna be cold tomorrow, 36° F!
This is LA! 
It shouldn't be this cold! :worried:

Mags, OMG...do you think you'll survive? 36 degrees OMG, and that looks like almost half an inch on the ground, my god how will you be able to walk or drive anywhere? :P

Mags,

Years ago my sister-in-law visited us from Honduras during the winter here in Michigan. We gave her warm clothing, jackets, hats, gloves, scarves. One evening we went out to a restaurant, after we finished eating we went out to the car to drive home. It was cold that evening, maybe 5-10 degrees F.
We are in the car, and I'm letting it heat up before we drive home...this car didn't have remote start so we have to sit there in the cold for a bit before I can drive away. Next thing I know my sister-in-law says something to my wife in Spanish, and then jumps out of the car and runs back into the restaraunt. I turn to my wife, and ask her if she had to go to the bathroom, and my wife laughs, and say's her sister felt as if she was about to actually die from the cold and went back inside before she froze to death!

We both laughed, and then once the car warmed up picked her up.

Another time my brother-in-law is visiting from Honduras with his family. We are fixing them a nice dinner, and so I'm out side grilling some food on the barbecue. It's winter, but not that bad out, maybe around mid '40s. I'm outside in shorts, but I also have on a warm sweatshirt. I'm at the grill with a beer, and my brother-in-law joins me. His name is Muncho. He also has a beer, and is standing next to me in jeans, and long-sleeve shirt. After around 10 minutes he drops his beer and runs inside, saying he can't stand the cold anymore...when I come in to check on the little baby he is standing at the stove with his arms spread out trying to get warm. Muncho said he wanted to show me he could stand the cold just like me, especially as I was wearing shorts, but he couldn't do it....later he jokingly told me he felt like he let me down, and wasn't a man!

Another time he came outside when we had a big snow storm, and he and his two young kids were helping me shovel, and build a snowman, but he again couldn't take it, and went inside way before both of his kids did.


We have a bunch of winter clothes that we have saved over the years for her Honduran family. One of her relatives, is the worse though. We literally have to wrap him up before going outside so only his eyes show, and then he'll run to the car (Which has to be warmed up beforehand)
When we get home he'll just sit in a chair with his jacket, hat, scarves and gloves on for at least 30 minutes until he's warm enough to start to remove some clothing....we have a spare bedroom in our basement, but he complains it's too cold to sleep down there. His wife and children always manage though, and we give then mountains of blankets and comforters. I even have a set of thick winter pajamas I keep just for him...so now if they visit (Even in summer) we just let him and his wife sleep in our room.

His name is Tirsio, I call him Bebe Tirsio 8)
(https://mattsko.files.wordpress.com/2013/11/ryan-gosling-laughing-gif.gif)
Those are great stories!  :lol:

I think the only "luxury" that I'm willing to pay for is --living in a place where it's always sunny and doesn't snow.  :notsure:
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on February 24, 2022, 08:25:57 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on February 24, 2022, 06:31:50 PM
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I think the only "luxury" that I'm willing to pay for is --living in a place where it's always sunny and doesn't snow.  :notsure:

Have you tried Philadelphia? :jaded rimshot:

Tirsio's wife from my story below is actually my wife's niece, but her and my wife are only like 10 years apart, and they grew up literally next door to each other, her and my wife act more like sisters.

Her name is Martha, and they have two kids whom I adore, and who refer to me as Tio Bruno! 8) Cuz I'm cool bro! 8)

They have spent a lot of time with us here in Michigan, and have visited us during each of the four seasons.We've taken to all of the Great Lakes, and they simply love Michigan. Tirsio and Martha have considered moving to the US (She's an Agricultural engineer and he's an Industrial Engineer)
Martha and the kids said they would love to move here to Michigan, but Tirsio say's he doesn't think he could handle the winters. He hates the cold that much...even though the rest of the year here he loves it... spring, summer and especially the fall. He adores the fall here as surprisingly he hates the heat and the sun as well even though he is from Honduras (Go figure), but not as much as he hates the cold. He's driven in the snow while here, and can't stand that aspect of it either.

So if they were to move here they would only do so somewhere warm...so please give me your address Mags, and I'll forward it onto Martha y Tirsio ::)
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Magdalena on February 24, 2022, 09:58:06 PM
Quote from: Papasito Bruno on February 24, 2022, 08:25:57 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on February 24, 2022, 06:31:50 PM
[

I think the only "luxury" that I'm willing to pay for is --living in a place where it's always sunny and doesn't snow.  :notsure:

Have you tried Philadelphia? :jaded rimshot:
:jaded rimshot:

Quote from: Papasito Bruno on February 24, 2022, 08:25:57 PM
Tirsio's wife from my story below is actually my wife's niece, but her and my wife are only like 10 years apart, and they grew up literally next door to each other, her and my wife act more like sisters.

Her name is Martha, and they have two kids whom I adore, and who refer to me as Tio Bruno! 8) Cuz I'm cool bro! 8)

They have spent a lot of time with us here in Michigan, and have visited us during each of the four seasons.We've taken to all of the Great Lakes, and they simply love Michigan. Tirsio and Martha have considered moving to the US (She's an Agricultural engineer and he's an Industrial Engineer)
Martha and the kids said they would love to move here to Michigan, but Tirsio say's he doesn't think he could handle the winters. He hates the cold that much...even though the rest of the year here he loves it... spring, summer and especially the fall. He adores the fall here as surprisingly he hates the heat and the sun as well even though he is from Honduras (Go figure), but not as much as he hates the cold. He's driven in the snow while here, and can't stand that aspect of it either.

So if they were to move here they would only do so somewhere warm...so please give me your address Mags, and I'll forward it onto Martha y Tirsio ::)
Sure!
31 Lammas Street, Great Corby
CA4 9EL
Phone #  070 0197 4364
Or
213-867-5309
:grin:
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on February 25, 2022, 02:33:20 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on February 24, 2022, 09:58:06 PM
Quote from: Papasito Bruno on February 24, 2022, 08:25:57 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on February 24, 2022, 06:31:50 PM
[

I think the only "luxury" that I'm willing to pay for is --living in a place where it's always sunny and doesn't snow.  :notsure:

Have you tried Philadelphia? :jaded rimshot:
:jaded rimshot:

Quote from: Papasito Bruno on February 24, 2022, 08:25:57 PM
Tirsio's wife from my story below is actually my wife's niece, but her and my wife are only like 10 years apart, and they grew up literally next door to each other, her and my wife act more like sisters.

Her name is Martha, and they have two kids whom I adore, and who refer to me as Tio Bruno! 8) Cuz I'm cool bro! 8)

They have spent a lot of time with us here in Michigan, and have visited us during each of the four seasons.We've taken to all of the Great Lakes, and they simply love Michigan. Tirsio and Martha have considered moving to the US (She's an Agricultural engineer and he's an Industrial Engineer)
Martha and the kids said they would love to move here to Michigan, but Tirsio say's he doesn't think he could handle the winters. He hates the cold that much...even though the rest of the year here he loves it... spring, summer and especially the fall. He adores the fall here as surprisingly he hates the heat and the sun as well even though he is from Honduras (Go figure), but not as much as he hates the cold. He's driven in the snow while here, and can't stand that aspect of it either.

So if they were to move here they would only do so somewhere warm...so please give me your address Mags, and I'll forward it onto Martha y Tirsio ::)
Sure!
31 Lammas Street, Great Corby
CA4 9EL
Phone #  070 0197 4364
Or
213-867-5309
:grin:

Wait, that's my address in the UK?

I see what you did here, that was genius Mags, genius.... :not worthy:
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: billy rubin on May 01, 2022, 04:54:41 PM
well, it's springtime in tornado alley. . .


don't often get such a good video of a tornado, as its usually raining cats and dogs ortoo dark.

this was yesterday. apparently no immediate reports of injuries.

ive lived west of wichita a bit, and south of it too. where i grew up all the old houses had a storm cellar in the back yard, a dug out with steps that led down into a place where you could shelter from stuff like this. there were no warnings back then. when the clouds started gathering you just posted people outside to watch th esky and slept underground. these days people rely too much on televised warnings and less on simply preparing a place to escape. in my opinion.

i really dont know how to analyze it, but i loved growing up in the middle of all this. the visitations of this much power, especially of such an arbitrary and capricious nature, held an immense attraction for me. still does. if i could afford it, id move right back into tornado alley in a heartbeat.

lots of people claim they had a tornado when the wind blows the lawn furniture over in their back yard. this is what a real one looks like.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Asmodean on May 05, 2022, 01:35:24 PM
It's all dry and forest-fiery where I live. The main issue at this point though, is that we absolutely insist on producing our electricity from unreliable sources like wind and rain, which... Yeah, fair enough in a comparatively sparsely populated nation, as long as half the population don't spend their evenings charging EV battery packs. We also export a fair share of electricity abroad, from what I understand. In any case, it costs pretty much the same to stay hooked up to the grid these days as it would to get a diesel-powered generator and feed it refined dinosaur goo.

Obviously, all the predictable people (Who also tend to own them abovementioned EVs) screech about climate change and how it's all muh diesel engine and meat-eating ways' fault, but then they are the very same people who absolutely refuse me to erect a massive nuclear power plant out back somewhere.

If by this point it sounds like this rant is more about environ-mentalists than weather... Well, that would be correct. I want a machine with which to squeeze them for juices with which to water my lawn. Not really-really, but a little bit. Like, maybe just one or two.  :rant1:
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: billy rubin on May 05, 2022, 03:50:47 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/I11hp3Zl.jpg)

the other day. it was just a thunderstorm, but everybody hollers "tornado!" these days
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Buddy on May 05, 2022, 04:38:42 PM
Yikes. I guess they'd rather err on the side of caution. Glad there wasn't actually a tornado
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: billy rubin on May 05, 2022, 10:28:23 PM
it wS ohio.

you dont get real tornados in ohio hatdly ever

but ohio used to be the cumulonimbus capitol of north america  it was famous for its thunderstorms. not so much anymore

i was dumping bees once about 15 years ago, 200 two-pound packages at sunset. took a couple of hours . tbe whole time i was ringed with lightning storms . for two hours tbere was so much lightning that tbere was no time longer than a few seconds when tbere were not strikes visible somewhere around me in 360 degrees.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Asmodean on May 10, 2022, 09:10:45 AM
...And now it's raining. All wet and miserable and somehow prolly still my fault for enjoying dead animals as food and fuel.  :rant1:
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Anne D. on May 13, 2022, 03:19:47 AM
Torrential downpours in my part of the U.S. last night. Minor flooding in our basement and a fun new leak upstairs  :(
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Asmodean on May 13, 2022, 09:09:25 AM
Quote from: Anne D. on May 13, 2022, 03:19:47 AMTorrential downpours in my part of the U.S. last night. Minor flooding in our basement and a fun new leak upstairs  :(
My parents are dealing with a bit of a flooding issue. Their house is by a field that got a layer of ice this winter, and then meltwater used said ice to sort-of... Make its way to the house, in stead of draining away as it should. So apparently, my old flat (I had the whole ground floor to myself when I lived there, even though I mostly just used one room and the bathroom) is currently without a floor... And some walls. And a kitchen and a bathroom.

The insurance company is there with a small army of people and machines mending it. They think they may be finished in August. August. It's barely mid-May now.

[EDIT] Hey! 15K posts! :D
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: billy rubin on May 13, 2022, 04:46:01 PM
hot and humid for this area. maybe 90F and 80 percent relative humidity.

i normally refuse to use air conditioning as part of my conditioning for motorcycle racing in tbe sun in full lrathers, but i turned it on yesterday

i lived in 115+F in arizona and california for years, tho, so it appeats that i am getting soft in my old age
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Magdalena on May 13, 2022, 05:17:49 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on May 13, 2022, 09:09:25 AM...

[EDIT] Hey! 15K posts! :D
Woohoo!
 :devil2:
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Anne D. on May 14, 2022, 02:28:45 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on May 13, 2022, 05:17:49 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on May 13, 2022, 09:09:25 AM...

[EDIT] Hey! 15K posts! :D
Woohoo!
 :devil2:


Yes, congrats. 15K is no joke.  :D  And that sucks for your folks, Asmodean. Dealing with that level of damage is the worst.

billy rubin, 90 degrees w/ 80 percent humidity definitely calls for AC in my book. And good god, 115--I can't even imagine.

After our torrential downpours, we're finally having some really gorgeous spring weather. I'm outside and it's about 75 F. And our white oak that I feared was dead is finally sprouting its spring leaves.  :)
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: billy rubin on May 14, 2022, 03:44:50 AM
when does the oak normally leaf out?

everything where i live is out of synch. we still have redbuds blooming, of all things.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Anne D. on May 14, 2022, 04:32:29 AM
Quote from: billy rubin on May 14, 2022, 03:44:50 AMwhen does the oak normally leaf out?

everything where i live is out of synch. we still have redbuds blooming, of all things.

I can't remember exactly, but definitely earlier than this. The weird weather this year seems to have put everything out of whack.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Asmodean on May 14, 2022, 09:18:19 AM
Quote from: Anne D. on May 14, 2022, 02:28:45 AMYes, congrats. 15K is no joke.  :D  And that sucks for your folks, Asmodean. Dealing with that level of damage is the worst.
Indeed, but it does have its funny moments, like when mom calls in a panic over there being people in construction boots marching through her living room. With butt cracks!

I mean... Plumbers gonna plumb.  :lol:
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Icarus on May 15, 2022, 01:29:17 AM
 I saw a poster that had a picture of a chubby guy with pants so low on his body that his butt crack was exposed.  The sign was an anti narcotic plea. The text said: Say no to crack.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: hermes2015 on May 15, 2022, 05:26:37 AM
Quote from: Asmodean on May 14, 2022, 09:18:19 AM
Quote from: Anne D. on May 14, 2022, 02:28:45 AMYes, congrats. 15K is no joke.  :D  And that sucks for your folks, Asmodean. Dealing with that level of damage is the worst.
Indeed, but it does have its funny moments, like when mom calls in a panic over there being people in construction boots marching through her living room. With butt cracks!

I mean... Plumbers gonna plumb.  :lol:

May I point out that there are plumbers, and then there are certain other plumbers?
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Asmodean on May 16, 2022, 07:18:45 AM
Quote from: Icarus on May 15, 2022, 01:29:17 AMI saw a poster that had a picture of a chubby guy with pants so low on his body that his butt crack was exposed.  The sign was an anti narcotic plea. The text said: Say no to crack.
I believe I saw a printout of one hanging in the changing room for one of our construction rigs. :lol:

Ah, the small pleasures in life!
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Magdalena on June 21, 2022, 06:51:31 AM
It's 10:49 PM in Los Angeles. It's 73°F.
23°C.

That's too hot for nighttime.
 :tumbleweed:  :desert:

Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: billy rubin on June 21, 2022, 11:37:29 PM
hot up in jackson michigan. i bought new steel toed boots and didnt notice that tbey wetr insulated.

oops

cant fix that until the weekend
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: billy rubin on June 22, 2022, 06:03:54 PM
and yesterday i drank three days worth of my water.

its not really hot, maybe only 95 F, but its about 50-60 percent relative humidity and a bright cloudless sky.

Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: billy rubin on July 01, 2022, 08:34:44 PM
oklahoma

sun shiney day.

100 F and 32 petcent relayive humidity
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on July 10, 2022, 08:25:55 PM
104 degrees at 2:30 pm..  Heading for 107 at 5:00 pm. No wind. 31 percent humidity. "Feels like" 113. Same range for the next 3 days. No rain in sight. Damn.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: billy rubin on July 10, 2022, 09:07:14 PM
um,. thats hot for 2:30.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Icarus on July 20, 2022, 01:47:24 AM
Bummer!!  Today, London had a higher temperature than Tampa Florida has ever had since temps have been recorded.

My town in Central Florida had a smaller temp reading than New York City.

Not bragging here. It was still plenty hot in my back yard, about 90F at its high point.

I wonder whether those damned Texas right wing climate change deniers will blame their triple digit temps and life threatening droughts on Biden. 

Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tom62 on July 20, 2022, 04:40:12 PM
38 degrees Celsius here, but luckily there is a cool breeze.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tank on August 06, 2022, 09:03:09 AM
July 2022 was the driest month on record in the UK so far. For the first time some weather stations in the South East of England recorded on rain at all!

We also had the first ever recorded temperatures of 40C or 104F.

There were wildfires and while nobody was hurt 40+ houses and buildings were burned down in semi-rural areas East of London.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: billy rubin on August 06, 2022, 02:18:14 PM
rain thunder and lightning

nothing completely dries out before it rains again
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Asmodean on August 08, 2022, 12:05:27 PM
Mostly clear/partly cloudy and sunny here. It's nice. It's cool at night this time of year, but not cold. Mid-twenties during the day.

I think this year has been kind-of dry, but looking at the water supply for them hydroelectric whatnots, it's pretty much in the middle of what's average. (Not that the damnable electricity is likely to get any cheaper in my area, what with the Germans having shut down most of their nuclear stations and getting little Russian gas, and us having one or two of them ACER cables...)

If there is a moral lesson in this, it must be "blame Putin. And when done blaming him, blame the Germans."
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Icarus on August 08, 2022, 09:48:16 PM
Billy, were you influenced by the disastrous weather pattern that hurt eastern Kentucky so badly?
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: billy rubin on August 08, 2022, 10:10:20 PM
not at all.

or at least, not so seriously.

here its been rainy and cool. electric blanket weather, and mud in th elane to the gravel road.

this part of north america is supposedly destined for mild rainly summers, and and fairly brief cold winters.

we've just had gentle rains and a few spectacular thunderstorms, while kentucky has cratered under the neglect that its politicians have forced upon it for some 30 years.

sorry, i see everything as political these days.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tank on August 11, 2022, 12:09:25 PM
England is going through a 5 day heatwave at the moment. So as the grand sprouts are here we're going to see the latest Minions movie with them in a nice air-conditioned cinema.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Asmodean on August 11, 2022, 01:04:10 PM
That movie was, in fact, enjoyable. The AC is generally enjoyable as well, so that sounds like joy all around... Well, except the children. Asmos are allergic to youth and spray for such things.

...Tangentially, that is also why The Asmo does not complain about His taxes going towards public kindergartens. A box with walls and roof and a lockable door, which has as its purpose keeping the young ones from invading His Divine Spaces is a marvellous idea.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: billy rubin on August 11, 2022, 04:01:50 PM
still cool and rainy.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tank on August 12, 2022, 11:31:53 AM
30oC+ for 4 consecutive days isn't pleasant :(
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Asmodean on August 12, 2022, 11:48:52 AM
It's 30-ish around here as well today. Was also warm yesterday. Makes outside work in full reflective gear truly a miserable affair, but then, I'd rather boil than freeze.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tank on August 12, 2022, 12:56:57 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on August 12, 2022, 11:48:52 AMIt's 30-ish around here as well today. Was also warm yesterday. Makes outside work in full reflective gear truly a miserable affair, but then, I'd rather boil than freeze.

Why are you dressed like that and working outside?
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Asmodean on August 12, 2022, 01:13:39 PM
Because a part of what I do is onsite work, and being in construction industry, that entails outdoors networking in high hazard areas, hence reflective clothing, helmets, glasses, ear protection, steel toes - the works.

On the upside, I get to ride all sorts of self-propelled boom lifts and other such bright orange nonsense of heavy-duty steel and massive proportions.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tank on August 12, 2022, 01:18:35 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on August 12, 2022, 01:13:39 PMBecause a part of what I do is onsite work, and being in construction industry, that entails outdoors networking in high hazard areas, hence reflective clothing, helmets, glasses, ear protection, steel toes - the works.

On the upside, I get to ride all sorts of self-propelled boom lifts and other such bright orange nonsense of heavy-duty steel and massive proportions.

Fascinating.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Asmodean on August 12, 2022, 01:27:14 PM
It is indeed a really cool job.

In addition to ye-regular radio link/open area networking, I also do some secondary services, such as install, configure and maintain our fleet of cameras for time-lapse films of the construction process. Sometimes they also have to function for health and safety monitoring or area security as well.

My "pet project" of sorts is Wi-Fi coverage in low-signal, difficult to penetrate areas, such as tunnels, basements and underground parking garages during the building process. Basically, before there is any sort of electric or signal-bearing infrastructure. I'm in the late prototyping phase with that, and it does necessitate a good deal of on-site work, though that of mostly laptop variety in nice, cool, underground places. Still in full "disaster gear" though.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tank on August 23, 2022, 08:35:06 AM
We have actually had two days with rain. Not a lot but this is the first time in the last 7 weeks.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Magdalena on September 05, 2022, 08:41:40 AM
Today's high:
108° F/42.2°C
:desert:

Maybe it has something to do with today's solar flare.
:notsure:
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Asmodean on September 05, 2022, 08:50:40 AM
Them doomers are of the opinion that it's the climate change, what hath come to kill us all. They also blame our current electricity prices on that. In the latter, at least, they are wrong. Electricity prices are our own damned fault for having put all our eggs in one renewable basket.

We rely too much on hydroelectric plants. They depend on precipitation to fill up the reservoirs. Precipitation varies with no concern for the consumers' power usage, which invariably increases. Up North, the reservoirs are pretty full and you almost get paid for using electricity. Down south, where we do not have a national connection to the North from, we import power through Sweden, where it is expensive and, as such, buy our own cheap-ass electricity back at a substantial markup.

Should burn some of that oil and gas we pump by a shitload - or better yet, have a nuclear power station or three, but no. Has to be all green and nasty. Oh well... They'll change their tune once rolling blackouts prevent them from charging their enviro-cars, see if they won't.

The Asmo wanders off, ranting.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: billy rubin on September 05, 2022, 01:43:59 PM
misty cool and rainy.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Asmodean on September 05, 2022, 07:31:12 PM
The Asmo is still ranting in the most dissatisfied way.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Icarus on September 13, 2022, 12:46:45 AM
Mid day temp 90F, then rain, every damned day. Rain cools the atmosphere to about 75F. Tomorrow will repeat the same process and promote the rampant growth of weeds in my yard. Rain is good, weeds = pain in the ass. 
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Icarus on September 24, 2022, 04:48:24 AM
My weather outlook has the distinct possibility of becoming dangerous. Damned Hurricane prospect making up off the coast of Venezuela.  Some of the spaghetti models have it smashing the hell out of central Florida.

This is not an unfamiliar situation for me and other Florida folk.  Hurricanes do not happen invariably every year but when they do, the storm can destroy every thing in its path.

I have to board up windows, batten down the hatches in every detail. Sure as hell my electric power will go down for whatever length of time it takes the utility company to repair the system, days even weeks.

I grudgingly bought a generator today.  Its purpose is to provide some power for lights, refrigerators, and other small demand electric things. I hope that the hurricanes will miss me and I will not have occasion to use it. Then I will have to store the damned thing until the next Hurricane comes along, at which time I pray that it still works.

Hurricane ferocity usually lasts only a few hours until the storm moves on to the next destructive path. Those hours are hellish, often terrifying.   
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tank on September 24, 2022, 01:13:12 PM
You had better be able to use some of that electricity to tell us you're ok!
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: billy rubin on September 24, 2022, 03:34:46 PM
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tank on September 24, 2022, 05:27:00 PM
It's no wonder there is a god of thunder in pretty well all mythologies.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Icarus on September 29, 2022, 02:06:30 AM
I hunkered down tonight 9n full expectation of the arrival of unapologetic hell.  The Hurricanes track is taking dead aim at my location. Before it touched land at or near a place called Sanibel, some 120 miles south of my location, the winds had velocities of 155 MPH and gusts up to 170 MPH.

The wind velocity is monstrously destructive.  That is not the worst of it for coastal communities.  These storms....storm is a damned poor description of a Hurricane....are huge air masses that rotate in a counter clockwise direction.

When near....near is within say 50 miles....the top of the storm tends to pull seawater out of the bays that comprise the shorelines.  A normal mid tidal water depth in a bay may have been 6 or 8 feet. Now it is a barren mudflat.  That is the relatively harmless part. When the onshore part of the rotating mass arrives, storm surge is the terrible fear.   The storm pushes seawater inland in such a way that coastal communities can be flooded.  Flooded indeed!  Storm surges of up to 15 to 18 feet, can and do happen when worst case scenarios occur. We are experiencing those worst case situations on west central Florida coast situations even as I write this. Can you imagine that your automobile is so far under water that you cannot see its roof. Shit happens and it is happening now.




I am some 75 miles or so from the coast so storm surge is not one of my problems. Vicious winds and torrential rains can be a problem. I spent all of Tuesday boarding up the windows of my house.  The drill is to cover the windows with plywood so that fling debris does not shatter your windows.  If the windows or other openings are breached, then the storm is inside your house and the roof will almost certainly be blown off.

Aside for all of that I am fine, and I wish all my HAF friends the best......and stay the hell away from Florida during the Hurricane season.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: billy rubin on September 29, 2022, 10:34:29 AM
hang in there
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tank on September 29, 2022, 10:37:03 AM
Icarus. Has ot gone over you yet?
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Magdalena on September 29, 2022, 03:22:44 PM
It's good to hear you're fine, Icarus.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Bluenose on September 29, 2022, 09:46:56 PM
Spring is finally doing its thing, it's warming up slightly.  Melbourne forecast for today is 19°C (66°F), little chance of rain in my part of town.

Has the hurricane left you in a good place, Icarus?
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Magdalena on September 30, 2022, 12:00:52 AM
It looks bad.  :-\
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on September 30, 2022, 08:47:12 AM
I wonder if Icarus has lost electricity and cannot communicate.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Magdalena on September 30, 2022, 07:42:46 PM
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on September 30, 2022, 08:47:12 AMI wonder if Icarus has lost electricity and cannot communicate.

That is a sad possibility. :-\

Hurricane Fiona has killed 16 people in Puerto Rico and they have no electricity. Hurricane Ian is going from Florida to South Carolina, North Carolina, and southern Virginia.
—Very sad.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Recusant on September 30, 2022, 09:42:55 PM
Well done battening down the hatches, Icarus!  Hope all is well and the plywood coming off now.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tank on October 01, 2022, 01:55:14 PM
we actually had some real rain overnight. The first for ages.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tom62 on October 01, 2022, 04:02:05 PM
We had some rain here as well.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: billy rubin on October 01, 2022, 10:28:52 PM
https://historynewsnetwork.org/article/16158
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Icarus on October 03, 2022, 09:55:21 PM
The storm is over now.  The beast had some quirks about where it decided to make landfall. It hit my west coast about 90 miles south of my location. That area and much of its infrastructure is almost entirely destroyed near the shore and several miles inland.  The storm hit force 5 for a brief time.  That means that it had wind gusts of 170 MPH.

The worst of it was "storm surge". The hurricane rotates counterclockwise. When the storm approaches land from the left the wind is blowing offshore and the waters of the bay will be sucked out from bay depths as much as 8 feet or more. But when the back end hits the shoreline, we have a surge of water that can be unimaginably deep and destructive.. As much as 12 feet will come ashore, inundate and destroy buildings, houses and anything in its path.

The worst hit area is at a bay called Charlotte Harbor. The city of Fort Myers and Punta Gorda are on the bay. They suffered horribly, both from wind and storm surge. At this count the death toll is 81 and still counting.

The storm took a slight southerly turn after landfall. I had previously been directly in its path.  It had its cental path deflected some 50 miles south of me. The damage in my town was mild but real. Most of the city lost electric power but miaculously,I did not have a power failure. I did lose my land phone, TV, and Internet. Only today has that been restored. 

My front yard has a huge pile of tree branches that blew onto my yard from the church across the street.  I have some oak trees that did not suffer much at all.  They are called Live Oaks and they are very durable even in wicked storms.  The church has about a dozen Laurel oaks that are not as hardy. Their trees were beaten up pretty badly and lost much of their older growths. Their lot has colossal mounds of tree parts that the congregation collected.  They did not bother to cross the street to my place to collect  the detritus from their damned trees.

I may write in the philosophy section about my change of lifestyle while without TV, Internet, or land phone. Our cell phones were still able to make calls but all the apps were unworkable. CAsh was the only useful tender for a day or two. That is because without electric power, credit card readers could not function.  That four day period was like the olden days. I spent much of the downtime reading Mother Jones, The New Republic, and a few other left wing magazines.     
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: billy rubin on October 03, 2022, 11:38:10 PM
good to hear from you
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Magdalena on October 04, 2022, 12:40:16 AM
:this: 
:smilenod:
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Recusant on October 04, 2022, 04:02:40 PM
Pleased to hear that the hurricane didn't make too much of a wreck of your place, Icarus, and thanks for the report.  :hey:
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on October 04, 2022, 10:38:28 PM
Glad you survived, Ic.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Icarus on October 04, 2022, 11:51:08 PM
Recusants new picture of himself looks a lot like Isaac Asimov. One of my favorite authors, person of great imagination, and sometime raconteur.

As for the weather......There is another potential Hurricane brewing in the Windward Islands off the northern coast of South America.  We look suspiciously at such stuff at this time of year.

The death toll from the recent one has reached beyond 100. That storm was as evil as any in our experience.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Recusant on October 06, 2022, 07:11:59 AM
Quote from: Icarus on October 04, 2022, 11:51:08 PMRecusants new picture of himself looks a lot like Isaac Asimov. One of my favorite authors, person of great imagination, and sometime raconteur.

As for the weather......There is another potential Hurricane brewing in the Windward Islands off the northern coast of South America.  We look suspiciously at such stuff at this time of year.

The death toll from the recent one has reached beyond 100. That storm was as evil as any in our experience.

Florida is a splendid place, but intermittent visitation by hurricanes reduces its attraction in my opinion.  :-\ 

It is Asimov. He was one of the central figures on my mental landscape when I was a youngster. One of his purported birthdays is October 4th--haven't yet got around to changing back to my usual Laughing Cavalier.

Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: hermes2015 on October 06, 2022, 07:26:32 AM
We've suddenly had a few hot days after the freezing winter. It is expected to get to 32° where I live today.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Bluenose on October 07, 2022, 06:20:31 AM
Quote from: hermes2015 on October 06, 2022, 07:26:32 AMWe've suddenly had a few hot days after the freezing winter. It is expected to get to 32° where I live today.

ENVY, we've only managed about 19-20° the last few days.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tom62 on October 07, 2022, 08:07:13 AM
Quote from: Bluenose on October 07, 2022, 06:20:31 AM
Quote from: hermes2015 on October 06, 2022, 07:26:32 AMWe've suddenly had a few hot days after the freezing winter. It is expected to get to 32° where I live today.

ENVY, we've only managed about 19-20° the last few days.

Same 19-20° temperatures here as well, but in Celsius.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Asmodean on October 07, 2022, 01:36:47 PM
Here, it's all wet and all the leaves are turning shades of brown and just falling off and all autumn-like. Also, it's wet. Wet and rainy. Probably good news for my electricity prices - probably equally bad news for my prospects of having a couple of nuclear plants in the grid for added stability. People remember to irrationally fear the becquerel when they no longer have to pay more than they earn to stay warm at night. :( 
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: hermes2015 on October 07, 2022, 03:45:19 PM
Quote from: Tom62 on October 07, 2022, 08:07:13 AM
Quote from: Bluenose on October 07, 2022, 06:20:31 AM
Quote from: hermes2015 on October 06, 2022, 07:26:32 AMWe've suddenly had a few hot days after the freezing winter. It is expected to get to 32° where I live today.

ENVY, we've only managed about 19-20° the last few days.

Same 19-20° temperatures here as well, but in Celsius.

We are metric, so my temperatures were actually Celsius. We are, at last, getting properly into summer now.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Bluenose on October 07, 2022, 11:57:40 PM
Quote from: hermes2015 on October 07, 2022, 03:45:19 PM
Quote from: Tom62 on October 07, 2022, 08:07:13 AM
Quote from: Bluenose on October 07, 2022, 06:20:31 AM
Quote from: hermes2015 on October 06, 2022, 07:26:32 AMWe've suddenly had a few hot days after the freezing winter. It is expected to get to 32° where I live today.

ENVY, we've only managed about 19-20° the last few days.

Same 19-20° temperatures here as well, but in Celsius.

We are metric, so my temperatures were actually Celsius. We are, at last, getting properly into summer now.

Took the words right out of my mouth.   :rofl:
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: hermes2015 on October 08, 2022, 04:21:56 AM
Quote from: Bluenose on October 07, 2022, 11:57:40 PM
Quote from: hermes2015 on October 07, 2022, 03:45:19 PM
Quote from: Tom62 on October 07, 2022, 08:07:13 AM
Quote from: Bluenose on October 07, 2022, 06:20:31 AM
Quote from: hermes2015 on October 06, 2022, 07:26:32 AMWe've suddenly had a few hot days after the freezing winter. It is expected to get to 32° where I live today.

ENVY, we've only managed about 19-20° the last few days.

Same 19-20° temperatures here as well, but in Celsius.

We are metric, so my temperatures were actually Celsius. We are, at last, getting properly into summer now.

Took the words right out of my mouth.  :rofl:

Is that called oral poachery?

I may be wrong, but isn't it the case that if a temperature is indicated without a C or F, it is assumed by everyone that the units are Celsius, since just about the whole world is metric?
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: billy rubin on October 08, 2022, 12:37:38 PM
not in america, hermes. we dont educate people in america in the metric system, and most people here do not understand it. no newtons, no centimeters, no celsius.

all temperatures in america are assumed to be fahrenheit.

younger people are better at it, but where i live the metric system is considered an unimportant foreign language. this is weird, because our money has been metric from the start.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: hermes2015 on October 08, 2022, 03:36:37 PM
Quote from: billy rubin on October 08, 2022, 12:37:38 PMnot in america, hermes. we dont educate people in america in the metric system, and most people here do not understand it. no newtons, no centimeters, no celsius.

all temperatures in america are assumed to be fahrenheit.

younger people are better at it, but where i live the metric system is considered an unimportant foreign language. this is weird, because our money has been metric from the start.

That's quite strange, because the metric system is so easy to use. I have feelings of incomprehension and even unease when Americans talk about inches and feet in YouTube videos. I have to try and do quick mental conversions all the time.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tom62 on October 08, 2022, 04:38:05 PM
Quote from: Bluenose on October 07, 2022, 11:57:40 PM
Quote from: hermes2015 on October 07, 2022, 03:45:19 PM
Quote from: Tom62 on October 07, 2022, 08:07:13 AM
Quote from: Bluenose on October 07, 2022, 06:20:31 AM
Quote from: hermes2015 on October 06, 2022, 07:26:32 AMWe've suddenly had a few hot days after the freezing winter. It is expected to get to 32° where I live today.

ENVY, we've only managed about 19-20° the last few days.

Same 19-20° temperatures here as well, but in Celsius.

We are metric, so my temperatures were actually Celsius. We are, at last, getting properly into summer now.

Took the words right out of my mouth.  :rofl:

Oops...
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: billy rubin on October 08, 2022, 05:26:58 PM
ive had people tell me that ametica has no need for the metric system, and that the rest of the eorld should convert to what--in america-- is called the english system.

seriously, though, while all the weights and measures and joules and kcalories are all easier than in the american system, using fahrenheit makes a lot of sense for informal cultural reasons. it divides the typical range of western european weather more or less evenly into 100 degrees, and iirc tried ti use human body temperature of 100 F as a calibration point.

when i was in publishing the layout artists always used picas and ciceros
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Icarus on October 09, 2022, 01:43:26 AM
Blame the Brits for the imperial system of measure. How in hell did we establish the length of a mile to be 5280 feet? What is a foot? Oh yeah,  I remember.  that is the distance from the ends of the toe to the heel of a certain king or some other fairy tale.

Never mind blaming the Brits, there were a lot of other measurement systems...like stadia, cubits, and such.

Truth to tell, the US has long been in the process of converting to the metric system. It is going slowly but we will arrive there sooner or later. Probably later.  Our medical industry uses mostly metric measure, all except body temp, pound weight, and inch height of a patient.  Medications are always in cubic centimeters, milliliters, milligrams or some other sensible unit of measure.

Our auto manufacturers are pretty much committed to the metric system. We need metric wrenches to work on our modern cars. For a long time we have had 5.6 engines. That means that the piston displacement is 5.6 liters. Some of our MAGA rednecks know that 5.6 liters is the same as 350 cubic inches.  Harley Davidson 61s have one liter of displacement. Other MAGA rednecks are thoroughly convinced that the metric system is part of the conspiracy driven by the new world order cartels.  You know, the ones with the space lasers.   
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: billy rubin on October 09, 2022, 02:25:46 AM
hey, i ride 40 and 45-inch motorcycles. plus 100cc, 250cc, 441cc, and 1203cc.

some are metric, some are SAE, and some are whitworth, british standard, cycle engineering, and british association. some are all at once.

six volt, twelve volt, and no volt.

i have to use it all.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tank on October 20, 2022, 11:42:37 AM
It's getting wetter here in the North of England. It has been so dry this year we need this water.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: billy rubin on October 20, 2022, 06:14:12 PM
frost
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Bluenose on October 22, 2022, 01:12:02 AM
Despite record or near record flooding in the north of the State of Victoria, we are expecting another major dump of rain later next week.  The weather gods are not kind.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tom62 on November 19, 2022, 09:26:48 PM
Freezing temperatures and the first day of snow.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tank on November 19, 2022, 09:33:55 PM
Flooding in Scotland. Parts got 160mm in a day! We had some of the most persistent and heavy rain  i've seen in ages.
 
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Anne D. on December 17, 2022, 07:30:18 PM
Lots and lots of snow. That is not shoveling itself.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: billy rubin on December 18, 2022, 02:17:21 AM
a dusting. just enough to turn the mud white on top.

dropping and picking up 4000 pound dumpster boxes is an issue on soft ground. several times in the last month ive come back and said

nope. wouldnt do it. ground was too soft.

much better to chicken out than have a $500 recovery
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Icarus on December 19, 2022, 03:54:46 AM
Here in central Florida there is not much snow.  Actually no snow at all. My ambient temps are in the 58 F to 71 F range. (39 to 47 C)
 
For this semi tropical dude, it is too cold for comfort when out doors..
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: hermes2015 on December 19, 2022, 04:26:59 AM
Quote from: Icarus on December 19, 2022, 03:54:46 AMHere in central Florida there is not much snow.  Actually no snow at all. My ambient temps are in the 58 F to 71 F range. (39 to 47 C)
 
For this semi tropical dude, it is too cold for comfort when out doors..

The conversion is not correct: the range 58 to 71°F is 14.5 to 22°C.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tom62 on December 19, 2022, 07:27:22 AM
We've got weather warnings right now. People are suggested to stay at home because all roads and pavements are extremely slippery due to sleet and black ice. Schools are closed. Temperatures are around -6 degrees Celsius (21 Fahrenheit).
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Asmodean on December 19, 2022, 10:00:14 AM
Yeah, we've got a yellow danger thing going for icy conditions. Plus zero-ish during the day, minus ten-ish during the night (all temps in Celsius)

People be crashing their cars and buses bloody everywhere. Strangely enough, not so many tales of big rigs blocking roads just yet. Maybe the border guys finally succeeded in stopping summer-shod trucks from the continent from continuing on without proper chains and rubbies.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tank on December 19, 2022, 10:24:35 AM
It's been on or below freezing for the last 10 days. No snow. Today it's forecast to reach +15C!
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Asmodean on December 19, 2022, 10:34:57 AM
Plus how much, now?! The Asmo really ought to steal other people's heat and apply it to Himself, is what He ought! >:(
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tank on December 19, 2022, 10:37:03 AM
The air was coming from the North at subzero. As the jet stream vortex has moved the air is now coming from the South at +15C.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Asmodean on December 19, 2022, 10:47:29 AM
Meteorology. It is a cooler science than people give it credit for.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tank on December 19, 2022, 12:40:44 PM
:facepalm:
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Asmodean on December 19, 2022, 12:51:19 PM
Well, The Asmo is proud of His word play! Ba-dum-tss and everything. Hashtag TheAsmoseyebrowsmatter hashtag highbrowhumor

...Yes. That is canon now. :smilenod:

...Not really though. So much potential wasted :sadnod:

... :felix:
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Icarus on December 22, 2022, 06:40:57 PM
Bitchin cold, this weekend,in much of North America. Montana and the Dakotas along with Minnesota may see temps as low as 30 to 50 degrees F below zero. Dangerous and destructive.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: billy rubin on December 24, 2022, 05:15:42 PM
well, it was -6 F at work yesterday. thats -19 C for you lucky sods in civilized places.

11 F where i sleep overnight. water in the dog dish in the kitchen was frozen. windows all iced over on the inside.

winter sucks where i live. i have a propane stove i used to use at the farmers market in the winter, down in  the warehous. ill go get it in a bit and see if we can get the downstairs a bit warmer.

before the coal furnace went belly up we could always pile more coal on the grate. but it spews smoke these days, having used up its functional hundred years for other people.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: No one on December 24, 2022, 05:41:06 PM
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Icarus on December 27, 2022, 06:01:43 AM
Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house...etc.  It was really cold as FLorida weather goes, about 29....30 F.

I hate my wifes Toyota Prius. Wouldn't you know it,the friggin thing would not start on Christmas morning.  Wife had an urgent mission to take food and goodies to a family gathering across town. All not lost. She used my Honda Element. The one that has a new and expensive catalytic converter.

The miserable Prius has two batteries. One, a big one, runs the propulsion system. The other one a simple 12 volt battery operates the lights, the computer, the door locks and other minor 
gizmos.

The 12 volt battery succumbed to the cold temps and refused to allow the computer and all the other stuff to work.  Damned car is dead for all practical purposes. Battery is in the trunk at the rear of the car. Of course with the battery dead and the electric latch on the hatch door, I cannot get into the back of the car to service the battery. Must be another way. There is.  It does require some contortion but I will do it. You gotta pull down the rear seat, crawl back into a small space, and try to remove the floor of the luggage compartment. Then pry off a little tiny plastic thing that covers the access hole to the damned latch. Using a screwdriver and copious profanity the latch can be defeated.

When I do all that, including many oaths to Zeus and impolite conversation with God, I will have access to the battery but only after removing some other parts of the compartment.

The battery is nothing special as batteries go but it has an odd configuration. An ordinary battery will not fit into the assigned place. Naturally a battery that is so special will cost more than and ordinary battery.

I will try to conquer the beast tomorrow when the weather will not be so miserably cold and windy. The new battery may or may not wake the computer that jealously controls every thing on the car.
 
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Post by: billy rubin on December 27, 2022, 03:16:04 PM
lucky it wasnt a tesla. they have dangerours quirks.

if the car catches on fire you cannot unlock the backseat doors without consulting the owners manual
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Post by: Icarus on December 27, 2022, 11:04:41 PM
Went to Toyota dealer to get new battery.  Old one had 84 month warranty. Naturally the battery was installed in 2014 and the warranty or residual value was zero.  OK I will buy a new battery.  Naturally there is a catch.  The battery will have no warranty whatever unless it is installed by the Toyota dealership. Ho freaking humm. 

I will bet a chicken dinner that the Dealer's tech people will find some other problem that must be fixed even though the problem may not affect the operation of the vehicle. Or even though the problem is only a part of the upselling routine that the dealers practice so expertly.

Next car I buy will be a 1973 Dodge Dart. I had one of those way back in time.  It was pretty much trouble free, had better fuel economy than many of the newest cars. Most of all I could fix the thing with a screwdriver, pair of pliers, and some haywire.
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Post by: The Magic Pudding. on December 27, 2022, 11:14:44 PM

(https://i.imgur.com/xUNPf0f.jpg)

That looks good to me, better than 5-10 degrees higher.
High tide at 1pm, maybe a breezy paddle after lunch.
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Post by: Anne D. on January 07, 2023, 04:49:30 AM
It's not nice to gloat.

It's been snowing like crazy this week here. So. much. shoveling.
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Post by: billy rubin on January 07, 2023, 08:31:07 AM
mud. everywhere. for days.

going home you stay in the middle of the road or you get sucked into the bar ditch

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Post by: Tom62 on January 07, 2023, 03:33:44 PM
Greyish and rainy but quite warm for this time of the year.
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Post by: Asmodean on January 09, 2023, 10:15:51 AM
Yep. We've been snowed in, but a weekend of rain and above-freezing temperatures has melted my road network right down to the pavement.

The Asmo, He is pleased with His divine weather machinations. Ah, the grayness and warmth! :smilenod:
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Post by: Tank on January 15, 2023, 07:31:43 PM
We're seeing some horrific pictures coming out of California. Hope things get better soon.
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Post by: Asmodean on January 16, 2023, 11:21:10 AM
What's going on there? Burning what's left of the forest..? Or the opposite, what with the season..?

I must admit to not having seen California in my feeds for quite some time.
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Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on January 16, 2023, 09:09:23 PM
California has wildfires and then floods. Feast or famine. Now roads are getting washed away and homes flooded. Global warming is destroying it, a little at a time. I hope the Redwoods and Sequoias won't be destroyed, but it would not surprise me.
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Post by: Asmodean on January 17, 2023, 07:53:27 AM
Well, they did say that climate change would lead to weather as polarised as the US political climate. Climate change is not going anywhere though, so... I suppose we have to figure out ways of mitigating the effects.

It's floods now, then..? The local media are completely silent about it as I have seen. Bad? Really bad..?
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tank on January 17, 2023, 08:11:12 AM
Quote from: Asmodean on January 17, 2023, 07:53:27 AMWell, they did say that climate change would lead to weather as polarised as the US political climate. Climate change is not going anywhere though, so... I suppose we have to figure out ways of mitigating the effects.

It's floods now, then..? The local media are completely silent about it as I have seen. Bad? Really bad..?

It's been on the prime time news in the UK. Nothing like as bad as Pakistan but still very bad.
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Post by: hermes2015 on January 17, 2023, 08:55:25 AM
I am trying to paint, but the heat is making it a very unpleasant experience. The temperature is 29° with 27% humidity today. Shouldn't complain, because it's the first real summer weather we have had this season. Luckily sweat drops have no effect on oil paints!  :unsure:
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Post by: The Magic Pudding. on January 17, 2023, 11:50:09 AM
It has been a record setting cool summer here on the coast, we haven't had a flood for some months.
There's been a slow moving flood working it's way through the inland rivers.
Food production has suffered, over recent years we've had record dry and record wet.
The curse of living in a time of interesting climate, I wonder what the next few years will bring.

 
 
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Post by: Asmodean on January 17, 2023, 01:10:06 PM
Quote from: The Magic Pudding. on January 17, 2023, 11:50:09 AMI wonder what the next few years will bring.
My money is on more-ish of the same-ish.

...Should probablty make it literal and invest a lot more in crop and livestock modification. Methinks that it may become relevant enough to be worth its weight in hundred dollar bills sooner rather than later.
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Post by: Tank on January 22, 2023, 11:51:38 AM
Frosty morning

(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img924/1260/xUAzMW.jpg)
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tank on January 22, 2023, 11:53:04 AM
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img922/7478/jSxAQ1.jpg)
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: The Magic Pudding. on January 24, 2023, 09:59:16 AM
Quote from: Tank on January 22, 2023, 11:51:38 AMFrosty morning

(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img924/1260/xUAzMW.jpg)

Could be dementors, they are known to  hang out in neighbourhoods like that.
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Post by: Tank on February 05, 2023, 10:24:20 AM
Today is cold (8C) but bright sunshine. The dog will be walked later :)
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Post by: billy rubin on February 05, 2023, 09:13:26 PM
day before yesterday was halfway to spring

the way we mark it anyway, with solstices and equinoxes
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Post by: billy rubin on April 01, 2023, 10:02:21 PM
damn it. its springtime on the prairies, and im not there.


(https://i.imgur.com/p3LE2tHl.jpg)

for years and years i lived through spring time on the section lines. arrow straight roads through the flat, flat lands. in the kansas  afternoons you watched the squalls drift past the grain elevators in the distance, trailing columns of rain beneath and behind. in the oklahoma mornings the fair weather cumulus transitioned to nimbus, as the snowy white clouds gathered moisture and energy and towered into anvils topped out at 30 000 feet and higher. and in the high plains in west texas those thunderheads tipped up and over the horizon, white on top in the clean sunshine, and black beneath where the towns and the cows stood under the curtainclouds.

and when the days were warm and the rains came, the twisters came too. usually at night, where you couldnt tell they were coming without the sirens. but in the mornings if you took a drive in the clear, rain washed air, you would pass piles of sticks that used to be buildings. metal troughs that you realized were barns lyi g on their roofs, broken trails through the woods as if a giant blade had scraped the ground clean.

the weather of the prairies in springtime is permanently imprinted in me. the wet blacktops lancing the vanishing points of the distant horizon, the skies dropping the hailstones, invisible until the subtended angle became large enough to see, 30 or 40 feet over your head and by that time too close to dodge as they smacked your head and shojlders. the wet and shiny box turtles stumping down the muddy roads, always going somewhere else and who knew where but them. and always the towering clouds. the wind, always there, never stopping, whether its the rustling of the leaves in tbe cottonwoods or the cracking of the tree trunks in the thunderstorms.

i dont get that in the springtime appalachians. a totally different world here. woodland frogs, swelling brooks and streams, and the returning avifauna-- today the meadowlarks are back. i heard one in the hayfield. gentle rains and frosts and snow flurries even, well until may. its own world, quietly introspective and local. alive and active in its own way. but nothing to rival the majestic scale and casual violence of the prairies in the spring.
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Post by: Icarus on April 02, 2023, 02:07:48 AM
^ that was rather elegant Billy. Keep doing it.
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Post by: billy rubin on April 21, 2023, 02:50:52 AM
two people killed by a tornado in cole, oklahoma.

about 10 miles from the ffarm my family homesteaded on the chickasaw nation, about the same distance from where i was born and went to university

i heard on the news that tbe deaths were in "central oklahoma," but apparently big city newscasters still havent figured out thst oklahoma has towns and cities.

looked it up tonight and discovrred where it had been.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tank on April 21, 2023, 04:19:11 PM
It's honestly beyond my limited comprehension to understand why people would live where tornadoes are known to happen.
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Post by: billy rubin on April 21, 2023, 10:45:25 PM
because its mesmerizing. it draws you in, like the sea. you cant help yourself.

these are all sunsets in oklahoma

(https://i.imgur.com/VbixBPKl.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/3oCJK92l.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/UkOuRykl.jpg)

theres more than colours there -- youre looking at billions and billions of megawatts, unimaginable energy driving unimaginable power. a serene face to nuclear-level strength

you might be hooked too, if you went there.
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Post by: billy rubin on April 22, 2023, 12:38:50 AM
course not all okies are impressed with the weather there

https://imgur.io/gallery/ZhTfWI4
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Post by: billy rubin on April 22, 2023, 02:52:49 AM
jeez, i brought up the sea.

is it time to talk about that, and what it does to you?

i spent some time out there. it changed me.
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Post by: Tank on April 22, 2023, 08:22:38 AM
You may well be right :)
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Post by: Anne D. on April 23, 2023, 02:11:39 AM
Quote from: Tank on April 21, 2023, 04:19:11 PMIt's honestly beyond my limited comprehension to understand why people would live where tornadoes are known to happen.

Tornadoes regularly occur throughout the U.S. midwest and south and can occur in all 50 states.
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Post by: Anne D. on April 23, 2023, 02:12:18 AM
Enjoyed that lady's weather report, lol.
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Post by: billy rubin on May 07, 2023, 05:00:53 PM
damn. good weather all week and now when im home and want to pay bills its raining and the internet doesnt work.
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Post by: MarcusA on June 01, 2023, 12:25:23 AM
The weather down here is just plain shitty right now.
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Post by: billy rubin on June 01, 2023, 12:32:38 AM
dust.

metres high on my road home.

an opaque cloud in the rear view mirror
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Post by: MarcusA on June 01, 2023, 02:06:39 AM
Quote from: billy rubin on June 01, 2023, 12:32:38 AMdust.

metres high on my road home.

an opaque cloud in the rear view mirror

Every cloud has a silver lining.
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Post by: MarcusA on June 08, 2023, 02:18:51 AM
God, it's cold and you are to blame.
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Post by: Asmodean on June 08, 2023, 08:26:04 AM
Quote from: MarcusA on June 08, 2023, 02:18:51 AMGod, it's cold and you are to blame.
Nah, that was The Asmo. He didn't take your heat away from you, but He may have given your heat to Himself. :smilenod:

Approaching 30C/mid-80s F. Clear skies. Ice cream weather, except I'm not a huge fan of ice cream.
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Post by: MarcusA on June 09, 2023, 02:52:10 AM
Fine at last.
The weather bureau forecast's
fine until Sunday.
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Post by: MarcusA on June 09, 2023, 03:08:48 AM
When it's fine, I feel good, so good.
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Post by: MarcusA on June 13, 2023, 03:50:33 AM
The weather is fine, and it blows my mind.
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Post by: Asmodean on June 13, 2023, 07:14:21 AM
Yeah, here, it gets ever hotter and the skies get ever clearer. Any less cloud cover and I'll probably see Andromeda in the middle of the day.

Why does it sound like I'm complaining? Because I have a job of work to do, clothed in a plastic high visibility greenhouse, and there is not even any wind. I'd rather cook than freeze, but an Asmo likes His comfort.
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Post by: MarcusA on June 13, 2023, 07:17:45 AM
There is still a chill in the air here but it's fine.
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Post by: MarcusA on June 15, 2023, 02:20:20 AM
The landscape's a beaut.
The weather is overcast
but it is winter.
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Post by: Asmodean on June 15, 2023, 09:31:42 AM
Oh yeah, that's right! It's pretty much midwinter in the Southern hemisphere. :smilenod:
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Post by: Tank on June 15, 2023, 09:53:06 AM
I can't remember the last time we went without significant rainfall for such a long time. I think it hasn't rained here for about 8 weeks.
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Post by: Asmodean on June 15, 2023, 10:34:52 AM
Yeah, it's dry as a salt cracker here as well, although just a few tens of kilometers away, it was raining pretty heavily yesterday.
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Post by: Tank on June 15, 2023, 10:41:59 AM
There have been flash floods and thunderstorms to the south in London and the South East of England.
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Post by: Anne D. on June 18, 2023, 06:19:21 PM
The smoke from the Canadian wildfires finally seems to have cleared out. It was particularly hellish here Wednesday. A weird haze at ground level. My car's AC is out, so sitting in highway traffic on the commute home was a little harrowing. I kept rolling the window up and down, trying to decide which was worse--stifling hot with less smoke or less stifling but smokier. Good times.
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Post by: billy rubin on June 18, 2023, 09:44:36 PM
hazy friday here in ohio too, but nicer yesterday and today.

the haze reminded me of california, where that stuff is normal.
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Post by: Recusant on June 19, 2023, 02:06:59 AM
Quote from: Anne D. on June 18, 2023, 06:19:21 PMThe smoke from the Canadian wildfires finally seems to have cleared out. It was particularly hellish here Wednesday. A weird haze at ground level. My car's AC is out, so sitting in highway traffic on the commute home was a little harrowing. I kept rolling the window up and down, trying to decide which was worse--stifling hot with less smoke or less stifling but smokier. Good times.

That sounds hellish. When it gets bad I use an N95 mask, but that's not particularly comfortable either.  :ppe:
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Post by: Asmodean on June 19, 2023, 12:32:52 PM
It's hot and humid here today. Sweating doesn't help - just makes a hapless The Asmo's butt crack all wet. :sadshake:
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Post by: No one on June 19, 2023, 12:43:39 PM
How do shapeless lumps have ass cracks?

I'm confuzzled.
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Post by: MarcusA on June 22, 2023, 05:21:08 AM
Cold weather ain't good
for ice cream, and I love ice
cream by the bowlful.
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Post by: No one on June 22, 2023, 05:24:17 AM
Cold weather is perfect for ice cream, it doesn't melt.
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Post by: Tank on June 22, 2023, 10:48:29 AM
Quote from: No one on June 22, 2023, 05:24:17 AMCold weather is perfect for ice cream, it doesn't melt.

Hint. Marcus live in Australia he doesn't really know what it means to be cold.
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Post by: MarcusA on June 22, 2023, 04:42:06 PM
Let's not talk about the bloody weather. Let's talk about the bastard who delivers it. God needs his ring kicked as far as  I'm concerned.
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Post by: Asmodean on June 23, 2023, 08:11:05 AM
And what precisely is wrong with The Asmo's Divine Weather Delivery Service, may He ask?! :rant1:
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Post by: Tank on June 23, 2023, 08:57:39 AM
Dry again!
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Post by: Tank on June 25, 2023, 09:39:45 AM
There have been weather warning issued in the north of England and Scotland for hailstones potentially up to 3cm (1 1/4") in diameter. We are just on the southern edge of the warning zone. They could be here 3 to 8 hours from now.
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Post by: billy rubin on June 25, 2023, 12:07:51 PM
cool!

dont stand under them

even shilling sized hail can whack you pretty good
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Post by: Asmodean on June 28, 2023, 07:42:22 AM
Quote from: Tank on June 25, 2023, 09:39:45 AMThere have been weather warning issued in the north of England and Scotland for hailstones potentially up to 3cm (1 1/4") in diameter. We are just on the southern edge of the warning zone. They could be here 3 to 8 hours from now.
Daym! That's pretty much ping pong ball hail, only heavier and made from ice.

Hide your car and wear an helmet, I suppose..?
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Post by: Tank on June 28, 2023, 07:53:54 AM
It never happened. Which is good I suppose.
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Post by: billy rubin on June 28, 2023, 11:57:19 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/d8TYbsdl.jpg)

canada is stil on fire. this is the view to the west on my way home today
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Post by: Tank on June 30, 2023, 01:18:46 AM
Bloody 'ell!
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Post by: billy rubin on June 30, 2023, 01:19:59 AM
worse today. the particulates were so bad it made a fog thick enough i kept running off the road.

we dont normally get british-level fog.
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Post by: Tank on June 30, 2023, 01:48:12 AM
Quote from: billy rubin on June 30, 2023, 01:19:59 AMworse today. the particulates were so bad it made a fog thick enough i kept running off the road.

we dont normally get british-level fog.

We don't get that sort of fog either.
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Post by: Asmodean on June 30, 2023, 02:42:51 PM
So that Canada situation... Are they trying to control the fires, let it burn or some combination of the two? Or is there even a plan?
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Post by: billy rubin on June 30, 2023, 03:55:29 PM
there are too many to put out--100s-- and lots are burning out of control

my daughter is in oregon putting out fires there

and setting backfires too

shes training in helicoptering in last i heard
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Post by: hermes2015 on July 10, 2023, 10:52:53 AM
We had fairly heavy snow falls this morning, but it's a warmish 9° outside now. Since our clever architects are under the mistaken impression that this is a warm country, our buildings are not designed for winter conditions. I can't be bothered to light a fire in my fireplace, though.
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Post by: billy rubin on July 10, 2023, 11:44:52 PM
ill bet you sit in the dark because its too much trouble to get up and switch on the lights, too
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Post by: hermes2015 on July 11, 2023, 03:44:03 AM
Quote from: billy rubin on July 10, 2023, 11:44:52 PMill bet you sit in the dark because its too much trouble to get up and switch on the lights, too

 :grin:
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Post by: Tank on July 19, 2023, 03:46:15 PM
Southern Europe is burning up.

Europe heatwave: Nearly all major Italian cities on red heat alert (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-66242277)
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Post by: MarcusA on July 20, 2023, 04:27:38 AM
The weather is changing whether we like it or not.
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Post by: Icarus on July 21, 2023, 01:25:55 AM
Quote from: Tank on July 19, 2023, 03:46:15 PMSouthern Europe is burning up.

Europe heatwave: Nearly all major Italian cities on red heat alert (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-66242277)

Parts of the U.S. mostly in the southwest, are in big trouble. Temperatures have hit 110+ F and continued for days.

The result is that air conditioning systems are burdening the power grid. If the grid goes down from overload then people will die.



See? I told you that Jesus is pissed about our unholy behavior. He's gonna bust our chops while keeping his own hands clean. He has made a deal with Lucifer who is now, busily doing his thing.
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Post by: billy rubin on July 21, 2023, 01:42:54 AM
i refuse to use air conditioning unless i am stationary in a truck cab in the sun. i consider it training for the races

it doesnt get hot where i ive anyway. m
90 F is all. maybe 33 C.

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Post by: Anne D. on July 22, 2023, 01:38:44 AM
It's like 70F in Minneapolis at the moment, with blue skies and a breeze. Heavenly.
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Post by: Icarus on July 22, 2023, 10:39:20 PM
Anne, those numbers are sure to become a lot smaller along about November.

I have some sympathy for the poor folks living in our southwest states. Phoenix and Tuscon are seeing 110F for long periods of the days. Dallas, Oklahoma City and other places are hurting aplenty. Air conditioners are running constantly. That saps up a huge amount of electrical energy. So much electric power is being used that the generating plants are operating at or near maximum capability. Those plants are spewing more than usual carbon emissions.

What happens if the power grid goes down as a result of excessive consumption?  The poor Texans are screwed because they are not directly connected to the national grid. If their grid has a failure,it will be a potentially disastrous event.   
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Post by: billy rubin on July 23, 2023, 01:52:33 AM
i ived in phoenix for years withut air conditioning. the first day i driove into hoenix as a new grsduate studenrt at the university, it was 114 and raining.

nobdy i knew had air vnditioning because it was hundreds of dollrs per month to run one, thousands in modern money..i had a swam p cooler good for 10 degrees. if it was 112 outside, my house was 102.  you got used to it.

you carried leather gloves in the car so you could fasten your seat belt without burning your hands. you never went anywhere without water.

in california i worked my bees every day at over 100 to 110. town was 115.

my wife worked in chest waders in the colorado river at 119

im not saying its not hot, but these people in arizona who have never gone outside need to shut up and acknowledge that its always been hot, and what theyre complaining about is what poorer people have lived with for centuries.

they need to adapt first, and complain later.
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Post by: billy rubin on July 23, 2023, 12:03:25 PM
lol

listen to me preach

i about died the second day at the races, standing around the runway in my leathers in the sun
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Post by: MarcusA on July 27, 2023, 02:14:13 AM
It's raining but not pouring.
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Post by: billy rubin on July 27, 2023, 03:05:37 PM
QuoteWe have just lived through the hottest three-week-period on record -- and almost certainly in more than a hundred thousand years.

https://www.cnn.com/2023/07/27/world/july-hottest-month-record-climate/index.html


pretty impressive. looks like much of the shallow water coral wont survive this.


even the sagusros in the lower sonoran desert in the north american southwest are dying from the heat.
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Post by: Anne D. on July 29, 2023, 03:42:10 AM
I feel like we're living in the end times. Supposedly, Minnesota is already getting climate refugees. I believe it, but we're already starting to get regular triple digits in the summers, which was previously unheard of. Today it's temporarily back to mid-70s F. I live for days like this.
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Post by: billy rubin on July 30, 2023, 12:39:20 AM
its mild here in the great lakes. 90s only, 65 percent humidity.

thats easy for me. all my co-drivers are complaining about no air conditioning in their old trucks. my truck is new and has great air conditioning but i dont use it.

i consider heat part of my training for the races-- bright sunshine in a heavy leather suit.
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Post by: Tank on July 30, 2023, 11:21:10 AM
You just like the smell of sweaty leather.
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Post by: billy rubin on July 30, 2023, 03:14:24 PM
it smells of . . . victory
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Post by: MarcusA on July 31, 2023, 01:11:57 AM
Another fine winter's day. But everything is not fine with me.
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Post by: billy rubin on July 31, 2023, 02:00:54 AM
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Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: MarcusA on July 31, 2023, 02:13:17 AM
Quote from: billy rubin on July 31, 2023, 02:00:54 AM?

The weather might be fine, but I am nearly out of tobacco.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: MarcusA on August 09, 2023, 11:17:49 PM
This is the thread to talk about the weather. I might be dry but I am wet inside.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: The Magic Pudding.. on August 23, 2023, 01:09:15 PM
It's been a lovely spring like winter, spring is predicted to be dry and summer-like, the summer prediction isn't in yet.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tank on August 26, 2023, 10:05:35 AM
It must have been good weather in the UK while I was in the US. My grass grew 6"  >:(  >:(  >:(  >:(
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Asmodean on August 28, 2023, 07:08:58 AM
It's been very wet here. All the media are talking about floods and canceled trains because the moment a single drop of water hits the railway tracks, everything everywhere has to stop for somebody to get out there and dry it off, then have a meeting about it, then maybe resume service.

Honestly, why do we even use trains? Expensive, vulnerable infrastructure, which hardly goes where you want to be, hardly ever a departure on time, almost never an arrival on time... It's only a semi-rhetorical question. Trains are pretty good for moving goods around. Passengers, on the other hand... Not so much.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Icarus on August 29, 2023, 01:23:44 AM
Central Florida is bracing for a Hurricane, It will arrive in its full fury Wednesday morning.  Winds to 120 MPH (about 190 KPH) are expected. At this time, the storm center is projected to pass about 50 miles north of me. The edges of the storm can easily extend 60 miles outward from the center. Serious destruction is certain.

I had to go out to buy gasoline for my small electric power generator. Also had to buy a new tank of LP gas for my barbecue grill.  The Hurricane can be depended upon to wipe out much of the electric power grid.  If my freezer is to preserve its' contents, then I'll have to run the generator. We may lose water utility also. Disconnect the electric hot water heater, We veterans of Hurricane warfare know to fill our bathtubs with water before the storm arrives. Also buy a bunch of drinking and cooking water in those evil plastic containers.

Take down those wind chimes, bring in all furniture from the lanai, pick up all the little flower pots that dot the yard, bring in the trash can and the recycle container, board up the windows, and so on.   

Aside from all that, my weather is hot but manageable. At this time of year I am cognizant of the wisdom in the Gilbert and Sullivan lyrics that say: "only mad dogs and Englishmen go out in the noon day sun".
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tank on August 29, 2023, 07:55:10 AM
We'll be keeping an eye on you!
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Asmodean on August 29, 2023, 09:33:13 AM
Yes, noon day sun is not good. It makes stuff made of clay all dry and cracked up in places. Oh, the struggle! :sadshake:
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tank on August 30, 2023, 11:26:37 AM
Worrying about Icarus now. The hurricane heading towards him is getting stronger.
 
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: The Magic Pudding.. on August 30, 2023, 12:02:50 PM
Quote from: Tank on August 30, 2023, 11:26:37 AMWorrying about Icarus now. The hurricane heading towards him is getting stronger.

He'll be OK, how many Florida hurricanes have we vicariously been through now?
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Asmodean on August 30, 2023, 12:10:34 PM
Yes, it does tend to get windy over there on occasion. One must assume that their building code reflects that. Of course, there is always the possibility of getting a car through one's freshly-shuttered window, but then, one must assume that people will be alright - most usually are. :smilenod:
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tank on August 30, 2023, 12:51:48 PM
Quote from: The Magic Pudding.. on August 30, 2023, 12:02:50 PM
Quote from: Tank on August 30, 2023, 11:26:37 AMWorrying about Icarus now. The hurricane heading towards him is getting stronger.

He'll be OK, how many Florida hurricanes have we vicariously been through now?


I hope you're right.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: billy rubin on August 31, 2023, 01:36:02 AM
he has a brain. a good one. he ll be fine.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Anne D. on August 31, 2023, 01:52:20 AM
Good news: https://www.lkldnow.com/relief-as-hurricane-idalia-spares-lakeland/ (https://www.lkldnow.com/relief-as-hurricane-idalia-spares-lakeland/)
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Icarus on August 31, 2023, 03:04:48 AM
Thank you Anne. You could be a travelogue star reporter. My house is not far from several of the locations that were shown in the vid.  I will tell about the Swans at Lake Morten at another time. The Queen of England was involved.

After all my mighty preparations for the damned storm, we had only 26 MPH winds. That is ridiculous.  Elsewhere,there were winds that reached 130 MPH. For some reason the storm headed pretty much straight for my general location, slowly it curved left by a few degrees and missed my location almost entirely.

The outcome was disasterous for some parts of the state in the north west. A little fishing village a hundred miles north of here was almost entirely destroyed. Cedar Key is a small island fishing community that has been there for 200 years. The problem with the high wind strength is serious, but the worst destruction is from storm surge. Cedar key is only about two meters above mean high water sea level. The storm surge sent as much as five meters of water over the ill fated village.  The storm surge also devastated other communities along the west coast.

Hurricanes are characterized by counterclockwise rotation of high winds....very high winds. When the position of the storm is near a coast line, usually within 50 miles more or less, the wind forces water ashore in colossal quantities.Imagine if your house or business was two meters above normal sea level and the sea forces the water level to five or even six meters in height. When the water begins to subside the trouble is only beginning. Among other things, the storm water can and does damage sewage systems. The receding water and its aftermath is then contaminated. Mother Nature is a mean and conniving bitch when she wants to be.

Vicious wind causes much destruction but the storm surge is the most destructive and is responsible for more than half the fatalities.

I live forty miles inland and storm surge is not one of my fears. My height above sea level is about 60 meters, so I am good to go on that count. 
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: The Magic Pudding.. on August 31, 2023, 07:22:16 AM
Quote from: Icarus on August 31, 2023, 03:04:48 AMFor some reason the storm headed pretty much straight for my general location, slowly it curved left by a few degrees and missed my location almost entirely.

Not for some reason, it was because of our prayers.

Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Asmodean on August 31, 2023, 10:12:44 AM
Quote from: The Marcusian Pudding on August 31, 2023, 07:22:16 AM
Quote from: Icarus on August 31, 2023, 03:04:48 AMFor some reason the storm headed pretty much straight for my general location, slowly it curved left by a few degrees and missed my location almost entirely.

Not for some reason, it was because of our prayers.


It was The Asmo. :smilenod: You see, them Left-leaning people displeased Him, so He was sending an divine message. He may or may not have turned an occasional sinner to salt as well, but for now, those just be some vicious and slanderous rumors.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tank on August 31, 2023, 10:13:32 AM
Quote from: Icarus on August 31, 2023, 03:04:48 AMThank you Anne. You could be a travelogue star reporter. My house is not far from several of the locations that were shown in the vid.  I will tell about the Swans at Lake Morten at another time. The Queen of England was involved.

After all my mighty preparations for the damned storm, we had only 26 MPH winds. That is ridiculous.  Elsewhere,there were winds that reached 130 MPH. For some reason the storm headed pretty much straight for my general location, slowly it curved left by a few degrees and missed my location almost entirely.

The outcome was disasterous for some parts of the state in the north west. A little fishing village a hundred miles north of here was almost entirely destroyed. Cedar Key is a small island fishing community that has been there for 200 years. The problem with the high wind strength is serious, but the worst destruction is from storm surge. Cedar key is only about two meters above mean high water sea level. The storm surge sent as much as five meters of water over the ill fated village.  The storm surge also devastated other communities along the west coast.

Hurricanes are characterized by counterclockwise rotation of high winds....very high winds. When the position of the storm is near a coast line, usually within 50 miles more or less, the wind forces water ashore in colossal quantities.Imagine if your house or business was two meters above normal sea level and the sea forces the water level to five or even six meters in height. When the water begins to subside the trouble is only beginning. Among other things, the storm water can and does damage sewage systems. The receding water and its aftermath is then contaminated. Mother Nature is a mean and conniving bitch when she wants to be.

Vicious wind causes much destruction but the storm surge is the most destructive and is responsible for more than half the fatalities.

I live forty miles inland and storm surge is not one of my fears. My height above sea level is about 60 meters, so I am good to go on that count. 

God obviously loves atheists as we are the only people that use the brains he gave us in the way He intended. :)

Good to see you're ok.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tank on October 09, 2023, 09:50:37 AM
25+ in London in October! Insanity!
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Asmodean on October 09, 2023, 10:04:27 AM
Today, I had to melt the car windows before work. Frosty. Soon, will also get slippery. :sad sigh:
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tank on October 09, 2023, 10:09:09 AM
We've got daisy's and dandelions popping up in the lawn! Other areas are reporting frogs mating!
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Asmodean on October 09, 2023, 10:43:48 AM
You lucky Brits with your cozy tropical island! >:-(
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tank on October 09, 2023, 05:22:07 PM
:rofl:
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tank on October 31, 2023, 11:16:18 AM
Wet, wet, wet. Not the pop group. It is getting seriously soggy here :(
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Asmodean on November 01, 2023, 02:16:33 PM
Supposed to be full snow chaos tonight and tomorrow. In fact, I'm letting the car hang out in the garage at work and taking one of them there whatchamacallems... A bus.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tom62 on November 02, 2023, 07:02:34 AM
Lots of rain here and it is pretty cold (7°C)
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Asmodean on November 02, 2023, 10:15:03 AM
No snow chaos for The Asmo. He was cheated into riding a bus, He was. >:( Unacceptable! :rant1:
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tank on November 02, 2023, 10:32:35 AM
The English Channel can't have been fun this morning with 100mph winds!
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tank on November 02, 2023, 10:33:20 AM
Quote from: Asmodean on November 02, 2023, 10:15:03 AMNo snow chaos for The Asmo. He was cheated into riding a bus, He was. >:( Unacceptable! :rant1:

:rofl: That's weather forecasts for you. Slippery blighters!
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: billy rubin on November 02, 2023, 12:14:40 PM
Quote from: Tank on November 02, 2023, 10:32:35 AMThe English Channel can't have been fun this morning with 100mph winds!


that happens?
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tank on November 02, 2023, 12:25:54 PM
Quote from: billy rubin on November 02, 2023, 12:14:40 PM
Quote from: Tank on November 02, 2023, 10:32:35 AMThe English Channel can't have been fun this morning with 100mph winds!


that happens?

It is quite rare, once a decade or so. It gets very rough around Dover and Calais as the Channel narrows West to East and pinches there. The winds are going West to East along the South coast of England and the North coast of France. It is quite literally a perfect storm. No fatalities yet that I am aware of.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: billy rubin on January 14, 2024, 04:09:49 PM
damn

5 F and 20mph winds

thats -13 C for you easterners

32 F outside my blankets last night.

cold
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Asmodean on January 15, 2024, 07:39:52 AM
:sadnod: The Asmo shares the misery.

Black ice. People be complaining. The Asmo also complains, but for different reasons. He doesn't mind driving on it so much, but He does mind melting an inch of it off His car before ever He gets to drive.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tom62 on January 17, 2024, 08:47:17 AM
Temperatures are down to -8C degrees. We expect for the next 24 hours heavy snowfall and black ice.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Asmodean on January 17, 2024, 08:54:12 AM
Yeah. We are having that heavy snowfall situation. The Asmo is being a bucket of misery about it, but He saw it coming and hid the car in a dry, warm, clean garage before it all started. :smilenod:

Today though... Jack-knifed buses, delayed metro trains, delayed other trains (though that's pretty much normal. Our train operators and the organisation around them have zero respect for their customers' time). Also, I think that there *point* snow blower tractor is stuck.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: billy rubin on January 17, 2024, 11:56:32 PM
still cold
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tom62 on January 18, 2024, 07:07:54 AM
Schools are closed. Public transport is brought to a standstill. People are stuck for hours in their cars because of trucks lying across the roads.
(https://www.hessenschau.de/panorama/lkw-quer-auf-autobahn-100~_t-1671710246223_v-16to7.jpg)
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Asmodean on January 18, 2024, 09:04:55 AM
:sadnod:

"All" the buses over 'ere have crashed, which is weird because they are all battery-powered and cannot be charged in winter... Or summer, as it appears.

And then some people go out and say things like this planet is "made for" human life. Well, what's the point if it is not also made for my comfort?! >:-(
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: billy rubin on January 18, 2024, 11:25:01 PM
heat wave!

temperatures soar to -2C!

balmy

snow tonight and tomorrow, then a stumble, then next week is warmer.

singapore was never like this
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tank on January 19, 2024, 12:26:34 PM
Yep we have had a cold snap too. Getting warmer now. Should be above freezing Saturday.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Asmodean on January 19, 2024, 12:55:10 PM
Much of the next week here will be "plus zero" mid-day and "minus zero" mid-night. It's going to get slippery. :sadnod:
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Anne D. on January 20, 2024, 03:48:18 AM
1 degree fahrenheit (-17 celsius) at the moment. Supposed to warm up considerably in the next week. We've had virtually no snow this winter, which means no shoveling. And that's awesome in my book.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Asmodean on January 21, 2024, 08:36:35 PM
We just went from the above to the plus zero I mentioned in a few hours. And now I have a head ache.

That's the least of my worries though. While the municipality is out with every truck, tractor and horse cart, salting like there's no tomorrow, they stick to the main roads while my side roads stay steep and slippery.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tank on January 22, 2024, 09:55:44 AM
Storm Isha crossed Ireland, Wales, Scotland and Northern England. We were just below the worst of it. 90mph+ gusts. Weather warnings have just lifted.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Asmodean on January 22, 2024, 10:00:55 AM
So my newly-laundered pants ended up in a dirty salt pool this morning, along with pretty-much the rest of me. Ah, the many grievances of being a The Asmo on ice...

We've had some wind tonight - more than we usually get, so it helped melt the roads a little, but it did cool down the house a lot while at it.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: billy rubin on January 22, 2024, 07:01:05 PM
0 F this morning.

got below freezing in the kitchen and a water pipe burst
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tank on January 22, 2024, 08:46:25 PM
Quote from: billy rubin on January 22, 2024, 07:01:05 PM0 F this morning.

got below freezing in the kitchen and a water pipe burst

Bummer :(
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Asmodean on January 22, 2024, 09:50:41 PM
All misery all over. The Asmo blames that Pudding character. He prolly stole all the warmth and sunshine and is now wantonly and with abandon deploying it in the upside-down land >:(
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tank on January 24, 2024, 04:36:47 PM
Warmer here now :)
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Icarus on January 25, 2024, 01:54:30 AM
Oh happy day. I enjoyed the 81 F temp today.  It had previously been less pleasant and as low as the 50s during the day and as low as 36 at night.
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: billy rubin on January 25, 2024, 04:35:46 AM
warm here as well. im sleeping with the door open. maybe 55 and rainy.

colossal mud but ill take it
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Asmodean on January 25, 2024, 07:33:41 AM
Everything froze tonight, so it's a bit hip-fractury out there. :sadnod:
Title: Re: Should we talk about the weather?
Post by: Tank on January 27, 2024, 04:15:34 PM
I haven't noticed any weather recently (see other thread)!