Logan11 Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Some crazy volatility thrown in. Last week from -12F to 43F in 36 hours. This week from -7F Sunday to 45F in about 42 hour span. Those bitter interludes have made sure my soil has some good freeze in it - no tilling here. The farmers are going around on the frozen ground with their manure spreaders fertilizing the fields. That's typical when you get a period in the winter without much snow cover because our soil is like quicksand for about a month after the thaw in early spring. So you get the heavy machinery on it when the getting is good. This winter will go down as an unmitigated torch overall marked by a couple period of cold--cold in a sea of warmth... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginx snewx Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 I wasn't able to get anything noaa, even the main site was showing a error. Works with the phone though, just didn't feel right without reading the afd's this morning from box and gray. I needed my fix. Alternative site if ya ever need it http://www.nws.noaa.gov/view/states.php?state=MA&map=on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snow Bow Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Alternative site if ya ever need it http://www.nws.noaa....state=MA&map=on Thanks, that works. Bookmarked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisM Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 this is what i was talking about...I have no clue who this guy is, or why he sent me this lol FYI I work at Pratt & Whitney. I do not have any degree at all. I am a Project Engineer. I write changes on a 9 billion dollar engine project. I can whole heartedly tell you that The hiring team at Pratt frowns upon graduates from UCONN. You might ask why. Because the only time UCONN is in the news is for football, basketball, and drunk and disorderly conduct. These are not they types of candidates that corporations are looking to hire. And being that were in a super tough economy and on the brink of another recession the job market is very, very competitive. Places such as Pratt and Whitney are NOT looking for people form very expensive schools demanding high salaries. They are looking for people who have real work experience, in the field of specialty. They are looking for people who are willing to start at the bottom and get factory training. College just proves that if you start something, you finish it. Your GPA lets you and anyone you apply to how you finished your work; your work ethic. A high GPA shows that you tried your best, and that you were not just trying to get by. But 90% of what you learn in college is very general study, and is not specific to the way a company does things. There will be tons of training once accepting a job at any corporation. Since there will be a lot more learning and training, this training costs the company money. And they further have to invest in you. Thus, you're not going to be paid top dollar out of college. Keep in mind college graduates are a dime a dozen. And there is people who are already working that want the position you think you deserve. But you need seniority to get to that position. You need to gain visibility. Lots of ass kissing. No one is going to look at your 3.5 from UCONN and get on their knees for you. Because they'd rather hire me. The kid who went to a Community College, and has a cheaper student loan note and perhaps a higher GPA. did I mention all my Community College credits transfer to UCONN, Fairfield Univ. Univ. of New Haven, and Albertus Magnus. Being book smart is only half the battle. You'll see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJHUB Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 that snow never stood a chance. woke up to 50s imby feels like spring to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amarshall Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Northern lights tonight? http://www.gi.alaska.edu/AuroraForecast/2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold Miser Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 this is what i was talking about...I have no clue who this guy is, or why he sent me this lol FYI I work at Pratt & Whitney. I do not have any degree at all. I am a Project Engineer. I write changes on a 9 billion dollar engine project. I can whole heartedly tell you that The hiring team at Pratt frowns upon graduates from UCONN. You might ask why. Because the only time UCONN is in the news is for football, basketball, and drunk and disorderly conduct. These are not they types of candidates that corporations are looking to hire. And being that were in a super tough economy and on the brink of another recession the job market is very, very competitive. Places such as Pratt and Whitney are NOT looking for people form very expensive schools demanding high salaries. They are looking for people who have real work experience, in the field of specialty. They are looking for people who are willing to start at the bottom and get factory training. College just proves that if you start something, you finish it. Your GPA lets you and anyone you apply to how you finished your work; your work ethic. A high GPA shows that you tried your best, and that you were not just trying to get by. But 90% of what you learn in college is very general study, and is not specific to the way a company does things. There will be tons of training once accepting a job at any corporation. Since there will be a lot more learning and training, this training costs the company money. And they further have to invest in you. Thus, you're not going to be paid top dollar out of college. Keep in mind college graduates are a dime a dozen. And there is people who are already working that want the position you think you deserve. But you need seniority to get to that position. You need to gain visibility. Lots of ass kissing. No one is going to look at your 3.5 from UCONN and get on their knees for you. Because they'd rather hire me. The kid who went to a Community College, and has a cheaper student loan note and perhaps a higher GPA. did I mention all my Community College credits transfer to UCONN, Fairfield Univ. Univ. of New Haven, and Albertus Magnus. Being book smart is only half the battle. You'll see. Besides the fact that these few posts are completely random, and WAY off weather banter topic, I am still going to go with, dude, that is some real random sh*t (meaning why he posted it to you, I have no clue). Take the "UConn" part out of the picture, and insert just about any college (no need for him to pick on UConn), and what he says is true with many companies. Getting a job out of school is tough work for the reasons he states. Most kids out of college don't have work experience, and as you will see in the want-ads, internet job postings most companies want someone with some experience. This puts many grads at a disadvantage. Of course much of what he says about "seniority" and "ass kissing" from within is more advantageous to the company on many levels. Mainly because most people who move up within the ranks don't usually get the increase in salary that would be equivalent to the new hire. New hires usually look for a higher salary than what the guy within is making. It's just the nature of the beast. There's also the aspect of insurance and other costs that come with bringing someone new on board. . . . Or the guy could just be pissed that he his pay raises of 1.5 percent each year aren't adding up compared to those who come in with a higher education. He could just be a bitter dude. Who knows. Edit: How was a guy whom you do not know able to post on your FB wall? Sounds like it's time to change your settings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisM Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Besides the fact that these few posts are completely random, and WAY off weather banter topic, I am still going to go with, dude, that is some real random sh*t (meaning why he posted it to you, I have no clue). Take the "UConn" part out of the picture, and insert just about any college (no need for him to pick on UConn), and what he says is true with many companies. Getting a job out of school is tough work for the reasons he states. Most kids out of college don't have work experience, and as you will see in the want-ads, internet job postings most companies want someone with some experience. This puts many grads at a disadvantage. Of course much of what he says about "seniority" and "ass kissing" from within is more advantageous to the company on many levels. Mainly because most people who move up within the ranks don't usually get the increase in salary that would be equivalent to the new hire. New hires usually look for a higher salary than what the guy within is making. It's just the nature of the beast. There's also the aspect of insurance and other costs that come with bringing someone new on board. . . . Or the guy could just be pissed that he his pay raises of 1.5 percent each year aren't adding up compared to those who come in with a higher education. He could just be a bitter dude. Who knows. It was just funny haha. I'm already a sub-manager at a ski resort. I run all of the parking and shuttling operations, and im 21. This guy can kiss my ass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clinch Leatherwood Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Wow What's the departures in the major cities through last night? It's perfect here today, low 50s not a ton of wind, increasing daylight and sun angle...wow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baroclinic Zone Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 What's the departures in the major cities through last night? It's perfect here today, low 50s not a ton of wind, increasing daylight and sun angle...wow! 52F today. That's like a +15. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisM Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 taking the nice walk to the gym right now in shorts and a tee. might as well embrace it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginx snewx Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 taking the nice walk to the gym right now in shorts and a tee. might as well embrace it. Yea mud season is embraceable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clinch Leatherwood Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 bob yep but more meant for the month, has to be pretty high still and with 2 days in the 50s and another one likely friday.... torcharoosky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damage In Tolland Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 bob yep but more meant for the month, has to be pretty high still and with 2 days in the 50s and another one likely friday.... torcharoosky LOL??? Nothing shows anyting remotely close to that..it's more likely to snow on Cape cod than be 50 on Friday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baroclinic Zone Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Up to 54F now. Damn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baroclinic Zone Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 LOL??? Nothing shows anyting remotely close to that..it's more likely to snow on Cape cod than be 50 on Friday Friday will make a run at 50F for eastern areas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moneypitmike Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Just got back in from seeing possible MP3. May do it if we can get the numbers to work. Treacherous roads heading there. 8A snow/ice covered, but it usually is. The road to the house was a gem--lol. About 10" on the ground. Only about 5" here at the MP2 with the temp a scorching 46.5/35. It might clear my driveway and deck though, ftw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damage In Tolland Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Friday will make a run at 50F for eastern areas. Not if the low forms south of LI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damage In Tolland Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Just got back in from seeing possible MP3. May do it if we can get the numbers to work. Treacherous roads heading there. 8A snow/ice covered, but it usually is. The road to the house was a gem--lol. About 10" on the ground. Only about 5" here at the MP2 with the temp a scorching 46.5/35. It might clear my driveway and deck though, ftw. Why do you need another house so close to where you live now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damage In Tolland Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Marathon training started this week. Running the BTV Marathon on Memorial Day Weekend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorEastermass128 Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Why do you need another house so close to where you live now? So he can work on it and then possibly flip it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moneypitmike Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Why do you need another house so close to where you live now? Investment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moneypitmike Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 So he can work on it and then possibly flip it? Hopefully one that won't require work that we can use as a vacation rental. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold Miser Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 As I look at the current temp of 52F, and compare that to the image for the month of January on my calendar, I can't help but shed a tear. The caption under the photo reads: A PW (Providence and Worcester) plow extra heads north through Mechanicsville, CT, on the Norwich Branch, with borrowed Vermont Rail System's Russell snow plow, GMRC X-106, during the historic winter of 2010-2011. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baroclinic Zone Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Up to 56F. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisM Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Yea mud season is embraceable. guess you haven't been around a college campus when it's warm outside lately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weatherMA Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Definitely out did forecasted warmth today...low-mid 50s for many. 53/41 here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damage In Tolland Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 guess you haven't been around a college campus when it's warm outside lately. Guys in tight, frayed,cut off jean shorts with bulging packages? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CapturedNature Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 54° here and that should just about do it. It's hard to tell from my personal Webcam, but I may have a patch of snow holding on in the shade. Absolute warmth here today. Even at 1200' it's 50°. Maybe I should have tapped some trees this week? lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damage In Tolland Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Just a complete wping out of of thousands and thouands of miles of snowcover the last 2 hours. We worked so hard to get it, and with the shake of a weenie at the urinal it's gone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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