weathafella Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 I just had 2 major trees removed. From my current perch in the toity, I clearly see the sky and there will be no impedence of flakes. My wife's not happy though.....and I liked the trees too. Need to keep neighborhood peace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ineedsnow Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 Just once I would love to see this forecast for around here even though it could never happen! This AfternoonSnow. The snow could be heavy at times. Temperature falling to around 16 by 5pm. Windy, with a south southwest wind 32 to 37 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 37 to 43 inches possible. TonightSnow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 11. Windy, with a south southwest wind 39 to 44 mph decreasing to 25 to 30 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 65 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 23 to 29 inches possible. SundaySnow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 24. Windy, with a south southwest wind 31 to 37 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 27 to 33 inches possible. Sunday NightSnow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 5. Windy, with a west southwest wind 30 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 34 to 40 inches possible. MondaySnow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 13. Windy, with a southwest wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 28 to 34 inches possible. Monday NightSnow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 4. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 19 to 25 inches possible. TuesdaySnow showers. High near 14. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joey2002 Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 Country/rap..Party country? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bA8kyixDNtM Kevin is really digging FGL... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastalWx Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 This is one of the most upsetting and disturbing stories I can remember in a long time. I would love to rip every inch of skin off the guy who did this and then rip his organs out, Predator style. http://www.myfoxboston.com/story/23557345/2013/09/28/vigil-held-in-quincy-for-puppy-doe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CT Rain Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 This is one of the most upsetting and disturbing stories I can remember in a long time. I would love to rip every inch of skin off the guy who did this and then rip his organs out, Predator style. http://www.myfoxboston.com/story/23557345/2013/09/28/vigil-held-in-quincy-for-puppy-doe People are so sick. I don't understand what is wrong with some people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastalWx Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 People are so sick. I don't understand what is wrong with some people. It literally makes me sick. People really suck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damage In Tolland Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 Not even reading it. No need to even post whatever it was Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastalWx Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 We really need to flush congress down the toilet like a big wet poo. Doesn't matter what party you support, both are kaka waiting to be flushed. Start fresh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OceanStWx Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 We really need to flush congress down the toilet like a big wet poo. Doesn't matter what party you support, both are kaka waiting to be flushed. Start fresh. Monday is going to be a ****show at work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastalWx Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 Monday is going to be a ****show at work. I hope it goes well for you guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OceanStWx Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 I hope it goes well for you guys. Expecting the worst, hoping for the best. Although in this case even the best is kind of a turd sandwich (i.e. sequester level funding). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastalWx Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 Expecting the worst, hoping for the best. Although in this case even the best is kind of a turd sandwich (i.e. sequester level funding). It's so frustrating. Hopefully they all had a refreshing summer full of vacation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CT Rain Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 Expecting the worst, hoping for the best. Although in this case even the best is kind of a turd sandwich (i.e. sequester level funding). If there is a shutdown how does that impact you guys? I assume forecasters are considered "essential employees"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OceanStWx Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 It's so frustrating. Hopefully they all had a refreshing summer full of vacation. And no worries, because they have congressional duties they'll still get paid come Tuesday. I mean we have to reign in spending, but heaven forbid they all also have to skip a paycheck. Thank God I'm a gov't employee that happens to really enjoy my job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OceanStWx Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 If there is a shutdown how does that impact you guys? I assume forecasters are considered "essential employees"? Right we're all considered essential (management and techs as well). We'd be subject to furloughs on any non-operational shifts on holidays (i.e. Columbus Day). And since we'd technically be under a furlough come Tuesday if things shutdown, we would not be getting paid if it lasts the full pay period. And with this climate I'm not sure they would pay that time worked back either once it works itself out. Probably more problematic would be if the people that help fix things behind the scenes aren't deemed essential and we have problems in the field. How we get in touch with them is an issue. We do have enough supplies to get us through the majority of the month though. Things like helium for the upper air launches are usually stocked for about that long. And as you know, none of this is the official stance on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CT Rain Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 Right we're all considered essential (management and techs as well). We'd be subject to furloughs on any non-operational shifts on holidays (i.e. Columbus Day). And since we'd technically be under a furlough come Tuesday if things shutdown, we would not be getting paid if it lasts the full pay period. And with this climate I'm not sure they would pay that time worked back either once it works itself out. Probably more problematic would be if the people that help fix things behind the scenes aren't deemed essential and we have problems in the field. How we get in touch with them is an issue. We do have enough supplies to get us through the majority of the month though. Things like helium for the upper air launches are usually stocked for about that long. And as you know, none of this is the official stance on it. Ugh what a mess. Hopefully something gets worked out but it's not looking good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OceanStWx Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 Ugh what a mess. Hopefully something gets worked out but it's not looking good. It's pretty interesting some of the scenarios that are going to play out if this isn't resolved. If you planned a vacation (as someone has in our office) your leave is cancelled. If you are ordered to report for work and don't (so continue with travel plans) you would be considered AWOL. You can try and change those days from annual leave to furlough days to avoid this, but then there is no guarantee that you are paid back for those annual leave days that you earned throughout the year. Likewise, if you are having a child (also happening at our office) the same rules apply. You can take maternity to have the kid (sick leave). You have to be furloughed to have a baby, and then risk not being paid for that time either. Ridiculous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WNash Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 It's pretty interesting some of the scenarios that are going to play out if this isn't resolved. If you planned a vacation (as someone has in our office) your leave is cancelled. If you are ordered to report for work and don't (so continue with travel plans) you would be considered AWOL. You can try and change those days from annual leave to furlough days to avoid this, but then there is no guarantee that you are paid back for those annual leave days that you earned throughout the year. Likewise, if you are having a child (also happening at our office) the same rules apply. You can take maternity to have the kid (sick leave). You have to be furloughed to have a baby, and then risk not being paid for that time either. Ridiculous. What a mess. I work for the state of NY, but deal with federal agencies a lot, and I'm still not sure who's essential and who's not. I guess I'll find out this week. I'm a little ticked about the 2.5% "deficit reduction" furlough haircut we took with no raise in forever, but that's nothing compared to what you guys are going through. Let me rant for a minute: I left the private sector for a government job for reasons that included, believe it or not, a sense that I would be able to do some good. I took a significant paycut that is only partly offset by slightly better benefits (and I'm skeptical that my pension will survive intact). I do really good, valuable work, if I can brag for a second, and I don't see lazy people at my office. It frustrates me enormously that some politicians try to make a name by targeting us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OceanStWx Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 What a mess. I work for the state of NY, but deal with federal agencies a lot, and I'm still not sure who's essential and who's not. I guess I'll find out this week. I'm a little ticked about the 2.5% "deficit reduction" furlough haircut we took with no raise in forever, but that's nothing compared to what you guys are going through. Let me rant for a minute: I left the private sector for a government job for reasons that included, believe it or not, a sense that I would be able to do some good. I took a significant paycut that is only partly offset by slightly better benefits (and I'm skeptical that my pension will survive intact). I do really good, valuable work, if I can brag for a second, and I don't see lazy people at my office. It frustrates me enormously that some politicians try to make a name by targeting us. I mean I can't say the same, but like any workplace there are those that perform above and beyond expectations and those that do just enough to get by. However, it's the latter that provide fodder for the sweeping generalizations of gov't employees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WNash Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 I'm not so naive to think that there aren't lazy folks out in government work, just like there were at my private sector employers. But they've got to be the exception. The people I deal with at various agencies are more than competent and considering the circumstances, they respond to my requests pretty quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forkyfork Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 prolific acorns everywhere i've been Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold Miser Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 It's pretty interesting some of the scenarios that are going to play out if this isn't resolved. If you planned a vacation (as someone has in our office) your leave is cancelled. If you are ordered to report for work and don't (so continue with travel plans) you would be considered AWOL. Is that term actually used in your office? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OceanStWx Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 Is that term actually used in your office? Yep, if we don't report for work we are considered absent without official leave. Which is different than leave without pay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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