Ottawa Blizzard Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 Do people here think JB will set up an online blog where he can post his thoughts on the weather? Maybe he'll go for environment secretary in a future administration? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k*** Posted February 23, 2011 Author Share Posted February 23, 2011 Do people here think JB will set up an online blog where he can post his thoughts on the weather? Maybe he'll go for environment secretary in a future administration? bachmann/bastardi 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ottawa Blizzard Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 This thread has some of the worst posts I've ever seen...so many people speaking like they actually have an idea of what is going on...not even the folks who have worked with Accuwx, worked with JB, or even know him have a total understanding of the situation but yet there are so many here who are quick to make judgement calls, bash people and the company, and start talking about what he may do next and what not. Not sure why people think they need to just spew off total crap when they have ZERO idea of what is going on or what transpired. I agree. It's just too bad that he couldn't tweet a goodbye to his loyal fans. Not even give a reason for his departure, just say goodbye. Maybe he will. For all we know, he's been reading this thread and laughing at all the speculation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weatherwiz Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 I agree. It's just too bad that he couldn't tweet a goodbye to his loyal fans. Not even give a reason for his departure, just say goodbye. Maybe he will. For all we know, he's been reading this thread and laughing at all the speculation. He's human just like all of us...if there is something he wants us to know he'll let us know...there are issues we all have that we just don't want anyone to know and people should respect that. If we have someone such as Jesse Ferrell who has worked with him for many years taking the time to try to answer as many questions as possible who doesn't even totally have a full understanding of the situation that should say alot right there. Some of the speculation by some here has just been plain awful and has made some people look incredibly stupid, I would simply be embarrassed if I had said some of the things that some have said here. If you don't know him, don't work with him or don't have any information than just STFU with the speculation b/c chances are you have zero clue what you're talking about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ottawa Blizzard Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 well, he's still tweeting. Says the latest GFS is too far south with the upcoming storm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellinwood Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 Bring your theories here - http://www.wheresjoebastardi.com/ Gotta respect a site that uses Comic Sans for its header font The speculation/theory in this thread has been good for some lols. Time to sit back and wait for something to actually happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skierinvermont Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 Well I'll give him he was a decent forecaster, but he had so many epic busts as well so I just never understood the obsession with him. It seems to me people were more attracted to the personality than the forecasting skill. His anti-AGW rants were just plain stupid and arrogant. He should have stuck to the weather.. there are huge amounts of research done by very smart and competent people which he contradicted with only a cursory understanding of the issues. How appropriate that his last video was a prediction that the arctic sea ice minimum will be well above every minimum from 2003-present. I will give anybody here 10:1 odds that doesn't happen. Unfortunately he has misled a lot of people on that subject. Hopefully his career move doesn't give him a louder microphone for this kind of stuff. But I fear that given his obsession over this issue and his love of the spotlight, that's exactly what he's looking for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGorse Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 You guys are speculating more here than we are internally at AccuWeather No new info to report today unfortunately. I can't find anyone who has actually talked to him about it. Due to TWC's views on Climate Change, I would seriously doubt that he would end up there. Another possibility is that he is retiring or taking a break from the weather biz for personal/family reasons. Well, I'm sure we'll hear eventually. Thanks for the kind comments. You are right as there is quite the speculation here. I find it somewhat hard to believe though that no one at AccuWeather seems to know the reason(s) why JB left. Did he not have an 'exit interview' before departing? I assume those are still conducted there. Someone on the management side had to have talked with him before he left, so they probably know why but that info perhaps is not being shared (?). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VAwxman Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 You are right as there is quite the speculation here. I find it somewhat hard to believe though that no one at AccuWeather seems to know the reason(s) why JB left. Did he not have an 'exit interview' before departing? I assume those are still conducted there. Someone on the management side had to have talked with him before he left, so they probably know why but that info perhaps is not being shared (?). I actually never got an exit interview when I left, so they may not do those for everyone. But I'm sure someone or a few "someones" know why he left. Maybe not Jesse, but someone knows... not that it's anyone's business until JB is ready to discuss whatever parts he feels like discussing anyway. I still think he winds up in energy rather than TV (except for maybe the occasional appearance). I highly doubt he's retiring though he probably does want to spend a little more time with the family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGorse Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 I actually never got an exit interview when I left, so they may not do those for everyone. But I'm sure someone or a few "someones" know why he left. Maybe not Jesse, but someone knows... not that it's anyone's business until JB is ready to discuss whatever parts he feels like discussing anyway. I still think he winds up in energy rather than TV (except for maybe the occasional appearance). I highly doubt he's retiring though he probably does want to spend a little more time with the family. Interesting, perhaps they did away with the exit interviews. As far as I recall, they conducted those with everyone leaving when I was there (I had one). But agree, someone there knows why he left but good point about it not really being anyone's business. Perhaps it was decided to let JB announce the reasoning when he feels it is time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian5671 Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 Surprised he would leave during winter-I would have figured Late march or April when snows were mainly done... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avdave Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 This thread has some of the worst posts I've ever seen...so many people speaking like they actually have an idea of what is going on...not even the folks who have worked with Accuwx, worked with JB, or even know him have a total understanding of the situation but yet there are so many here who are quick to make judgement calls, bash people and the company, and start talking about what he may do next and what not. Not sure why people think they need to just spew off total crap when they have ZERO idea of what is going on or what transpired. Are you drunk Wiz? True there are some terrible posts in this thread but to talk about speculation, thats what this thread is all about. Though some speculation maybe way off the walls, some of them could happen. Afterall this is a discussion board. what are they supposed to talk about on this subject? the negative stuff maybe a bit to much, but it isnt a surprise, it is what makes the world go round. everyone has their own thoughts and opinions on topics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieOber Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 You are right as there is quite the speculation here. I find it somewhat hard to believe though that no one at AccuWeather seems to know the reason(s) why JB left. Did he not have an 'exit interview' before departing? I assume those are still conducted there. Someone on the management side had to have talked with him before he left, so they probably know why but that info perhaps is not being shared (?). I actually never got an exit interview when I left, so they may not do those for everyone. But I'm sure someone or a few "someones" know why he left. Maybe not Jesse, but someone knows... not that it's anyone's business until JB is ready to discuss whatever parts he feels like discussing anyway. I still think he winds up in energy rather than TV (except for maybe the occasional appearance). I highly doubt he's retiring though he probably does want to spend a little more time with the family. Interesting, perhaps they did away with the exit interviews. As far as I recall, they conducted those with everyone leaving when I was there (I had one). But agree, someone there knows why he left but good point about it not really being anyone's business. Perhaps it was decided to let JB announce the reasoning when he feels it is time. I had an exit interview but perhaps they stopped doing them since Brian left after I did. I was wondering about any non-compete clause. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 If he works for Fox, I can't see him doing the daily grind day to day tv from NYC...., but I could see him working for Fox, and "The Daily" App(remotely).....and do TV when needed by remote..but have his video's and blog thru the "The Daily " app..... That's my guess........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TowsonWeather Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 http://www.colbertnation.com/the-colbert-report-videos/269929/april-06-2010/science-catfight---joe-bastardi-vs--brenda-ekwurzel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
famartin Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 I actually never got an exit interview when I left, so they may not do those for everyone. I don't recall ever having an exit interview, either. Ken couldn't wait to kick me out the door Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VAwxman Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 I don't recall ever having an exit interview, either. Ken couldn't wait to kick me out the door Yeah you I can understand hahaha. If I recall, I was told I would get one but it didn't happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsley Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 I got one, and destroyed a few people (managers)..........maybe after that, HR said.........ummmm, no more of these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
famartin Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 Yeah you I can understand hahaha. If I recall, I was told I would get one but it didn't happen. They could probably just fill out the answers on the form without even calling me in by that point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaculaWeather Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 http://www.colbertna...brenda-ekwurzel Not available Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGorse Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 Yeah you I can understand hahaha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
famartin Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 I sometimes think I might've had a better time there if you hadn't given me a 2 hour speech about that place about a week before I started Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGorse Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 I sometimes think I might've had a better time there if you hadn't given me a 2 hour speech about that place about a week before I started Sure, blame me. But just think of all the experience you gained there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
famartin Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 Sure, blame me. But just think of all the experience you gained there. Well, at least I would've acquired my negative attitude toward that place over time instead of having it before I even walked in the door. It might've saved me from one or two missteps in my first few days there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGorse Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 Well, at least I would've acquired my negative attitude toward that place over time instead of having it before I even walked in the door. It might've saved me from one or two missteps in my first few days there I was just giving you information based on my experience there. Don't shoot the messenger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaWx Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 Henry did short range video today and, in contrast to yesterday (when he said was going with the GFS because it was giving his hometown sig. snow..hey, you have to give him points for being an honest weenie), he was more objective. He and Paul Pastelok also did long range videos and did well. As a matter of fact, Henry flat out said to forget a 3/9ish GFS modeled east coast storm due largely to a +NAO. He favors a cutter. Also, he is worried about New England flooding with rain on top of melting snowpack. Regardless of how Henry and Paul do, there's no doubt that I (and many others) will miss JB's unique style, excitement level, and long range teleconnection related forecast discussions even if he tended to overdo it on the storms. I do think that JB improved his seasonal forecasting the last few years with more variable predictions as opposed to strongly favoring cold winters and hot summers. Good luck, JB, in your future endeavors! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crietmann Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 http://www.wheresjoebastardi.com has over 300 unique visits - thanks all! Poll results are interesting - Have you cancelled your Accuwx Pro subscription? Running about 3 to 1 Yes Do you think he'll take a full time gig at Fox News? Majority think no. No reply yet from Joe on my charitable contribution offer but no surprise there, though I'm pretty sure he's aware of the website And still no cease and desist notification from Accuwx, always a good thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian5671 Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 http://www.wheresjoebastardi.com has over 300 unique visits - thanks all! Poll results are interesting - Have you cancelled your Accuwx Pro subscription? Running about 3 to 1 Yes Do you think he'll take a full time gig at Fox News? Majority think no. No reply yet from Joe on my charitable contribution offer but no surprise there, though I'm pretty sure he's aware of the website And still no cease and desist notification from Accuwx, always a good thing. Good stuff!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Point, NY Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 Are you drunk Wiz? True there are some terrible posts in this thread but to talk about speculation, thats what this thread is all about. Though some speculation maybe way off the walls, some of them could happen. Afterall this is a discussion board. what are they supposed to talk about on this subject? the negative stuff maybe a bit to much, but it isnt a surprise, it is what makes the world go round. everyone has their own thoughts and opinions on topics Somehow being bashed by someone who's signature professes love for Hannah Montana just doesn't seem right...................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modeladay Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 Somehow being bashed by someone who's signature professes love for Hannah Montana just doesn't seem right...................... I was thinking the same thing...just a little bit creepy for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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