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  1. Stormfly
    I'm OK with that. I just checked and when the EDG is running in summer mode with AC it's costing ten dollars an hour at current diesel prices! YIKES!
  2. Stormfly
    We get those all the time. The nicer ones that don't nip or musk us when handling we sometimes hold on to and feed the rodents we catch in the non lethal traps. We have two indoor and countless outdoor cats we take care of and damn if we still don't get field mice in the buildings. My wife and I are experienced snake/rep handlers so not scared of them and no one should be IMHO.
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    Nice spring thundershowers! Perfect amount of watering for gardens. It literally filled in over us, seems stronger just east of here. The lightning detectors are showing the most impressive amount of activity this year. Wish this was at night, when the boomers are east we have very good view of the light show.
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    I'm with you! For those asking for it let me tell you something. When you've never feared for your life, you think that's something you want. It's most certainly NOT! I've gotten older and for the most part, wiser. I've experienced severe property damage AND bodily injury in the form of central nervous system damage and sensory impairment from sideflashes from being too close to CG. Have huge respect for all aspects. Being told by authorities that a shelter was safe when in fact it wasn't due to the plans being wrong (elevation 20 feet lower than actual) and having to climb above a drop ceiling holding on to sprinkler system pipes to escape storm surge waters. I could write a book regaling my tales of experience both at sea and on land from weather both expected and unexpected, my fault and not, etc. I remember when I always thought it would be neat to be in an earthquake and when I experienced it I realized it was something I would not want. It's like something straight out of a Stephen King horror story! And I'm more of the "back woodsy" kind of guy that's been around danger and on occasion shaken hands with it numerous times. Be careful what you wish for!
  5. Stormfly
    Happy Birthday! Enjoy the heat!
  6. Stormfly
    First 70+ dewpoint of the year for us. Ugh!
  7. Stormfly
    Looks like it's going to be north of us. Isn't this the activity the models had forecast severe for NC two days ago? Winds picked up considerably, feels like summer. Someone pass the clicker so I can FF to Veteran's Day!
  8. Stormfly
    Nothing but grey tree frogs but those keep the Barred Owl happy!
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    I can almost toss a stone into that yellow box from my deck. After Monday's atrocity, I'll take my chances. Even if some high reaching boomers pass through York county, we usually enjoy the lightshow here. Since we have (yet) to see fireflies here, I'll take them inside mashed potatoes in the sky!
  10. Stormfly
    Did not see that, wow May 3rd. Going to check tonight. Definitely expect them tomorrow. I'd love to see a repeat of 2019 and spent two weeks in FL so I missed the peak in June. Even so, before I left it was quite spectacular. We have unmowed meadows here that are a haven for them and it gets almost Milky Way over the cover. Absolutely stunning show by nature.
  11. Stormfly
    And here we go! Issued: 2:03 PM May. 19, 2022 – National Weather Service ...EARLY SEASON HEAT FRIDAY THROUGH SUNDAY... Temperatures will rise into the 90s Friday, Saturday, and Sunday for the first time since last Autumn. Friday will be the first 90 degree day in the Baltimore and Washington Metropolitan Areas since last September. Saturday is forecast to be the hottest day of the weekend, with many locations reaching the mid-90s and heat indices approaching 100. This level of heat will continue through Sunday. The abrupt beginning of hot temperatures early in the season after a relatively cool spring brings an increased risk of heat illnesses unless proper precautions are taken for those working or recreating outdoors. Since many outdoor events are planned this weekend in the region, be aware of the heat, and take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside this weekend. Reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Plan to wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing, and seek shade from the sun. Schedule frequent res breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments and stay hydrated with non-alcoholic beverages.
  12. Stormfly
    Surprised to wake up to 0.34" in the bucket. Nice watering for the fields.
  13. Stormfly
    Has anyone seen any fireflies yet? This is probably the latest in the year where we have none. I'm sure after this weekend's torcher they will be out!
  14. Stormfly
    GFS is nuts. There's no way that's happening.
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    IPA?
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    Wow that cell to our north is so close, we got a few quarter sized drops slapping the patio. But the breeze gusted to 32 mph out of the NW and the dewpoints are now in the upper 50s. I'll take it! It's like someone turned on the AC outside.
  17. Stormfly
    This area is not good for severe and snow. Before 9/11 it was referred as a disaster free zone. (NoVA/DC). Now they say natural disaster free. And hail, you want to see the big stuff get out to the plains. But prepare to have your car totaled if you don't have a garage. And that garage needs a good roof. Typical 3 tab shingles over 1/2" plywood isn't cutting it.
  18. Stormfly
    Nothingburger for us as usual. At least yesterday we were treated with a beautiful rainbow and pink glow everywhere. They are dismissing schools early now for gusty showers?
  19. Stormfly
    Yep clouds back in. Really muggy out. Miss winter already!
  20. Stormfly
    Bright sun here!
  21. Stormfly
    All the way through Sep would be fine with me!
  22. Stormfly
    Probably (at least) another frost advisory for the first week into May. Not really uncommon for us. It's a PITA this year because I have tiny (starter) Hibiscus trees that are pretty much intolerant of sub 40s and really don't like 50s and my indoor plant room is preoccupied.
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    Too bad (Nina) cannot be sabotaged like say a sequencer! LOL
  24. Stormfly
    39/36 with steady rain. It chills to the bone I tell you!
  25. Stormfly
    Tulips arrived here! The cats indeed, tiptoe through the beds!
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