OceanStWx Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Sebago lake is nice and actually not that far from Portland ME...but not sure that would be big enough for their criteria. It's a pretty big lake, but not like Champlain. I'd pick Sebago if I was going by their criteria assuming it is large enough for them. Some of those surrounding towns have to be affordable, though the Portland side of the lake might be a little pricey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ORH_wxman Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Some of those surrounding towns have to be affordable, though the Portland side of the lake might be a little pricey. They are all a hell of lot cheaper than Burlington at quick glance. Not bad: http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-search/Sebago-Lake_ME?source=web#realestateandhomes-search/Sebago-Lake_ME?disp=2#/lat-43.8650888692345/lng--70.6199542333984/zl-12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CT Rain Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 OK, so my wife and I are beginning the process of looking for a retirement location, here are the key criteria: Must be a good deal cheaper than Fairfield County. The wife wants to be near a big body of water...Lake Champlain at a minimum. We just visited Burlington...nice city but not so cheap. We both like cold, dislike heat. Must have snow...we like Mystic CT, but it sucks for snow. Door County WI? Too far from the kids Any suggestions? Cape Cod? Not tons of snow but really great storms. Certainly better than Mystic/Stonington (though I'd love to live in Stonington or Old Saybrook/Old Lyme one day) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OceanStWx Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 They are all a hell of lot cheaper than Burlington at quick glance. Not bad: http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-search/Sebago-Lake_ME?source=web#realestateandhomes-search/Sebago-Lake_ME?disp=2#/lat-43.8650888692345/lng--70.6199542333984/zl-12 Get on the northern side of the lake and you might even be able to get yourself into the Dendrite deformation band. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weatherwiz Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 I'm not a fan of pouring gasoline on the ground. I'm not a fan of bees Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weatherwiz Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 models have a nice EML plume moving through NNE late tonight/early tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powderfreak Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 They are all a hell of lot cheaper than Burlington at quick glance. Not bad: http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-search/Sebago-Lake_ME?source=web#realestateandhomes-search/Sebago-Lake_ME?disp=2#/lat-43.8650888692345/lng--70.6199542333984/zl-12 The Burlington housing market is insane. Lake Champlain water-front property anywhere near BTV is going to be $1 million or higher. The New York side of the lake is much cheaper, but who wants to be over there? lol. You have Plattsburgh, NY but not much else and its a pain to get to the VT side once the ferries stop. The Vermont side of the Lake is where you'd want to be if you want quick access (under 1 hour) to world-class outdoor recreation in the mountains or access to the major ski resorts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powderfreak Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Frye Island on Sebago Lake looks awesome, haha. Is that a Ferry that goes to that? Surprising amount of roads on that Frye Island. I'd personally try to go a bit further north to avoid coastal plain contamination in borderline snow events, but if comparing the winter to southern CT, it's not going to matter....winter will be a heck of a lot more satisfying even on the Maine coastal plain than at Mystic, CT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powderfreak Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Near normal and dry I'd consider that dead normal for temps and precip. If those temps are normal, the precip isn't any different. I wouldn't even call it a dry summer...ORH had 103% of normal summer precip, while BDL had 95% of normal. For the two interior sites, that's pretty much dead on normal precipitation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powderfreak Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Man what an all-out torch August was....wait, what? BTV comes in with it's 4th hottest August in 130 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powderfreak Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 I actually didn't realize how warm August was across parts of NNE. BTV was +3.5 from normal for the month, MVL was +4.3, and even CAR was +4.6. But then there are also a bunch of stations (like most of the GYX CWA) that were only +1.5 to +2.5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eekuasepinniW Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 I actually didn't realize how warm August was across parts of NNE. BTV was +3.5 from normal for the month, MVL was +4.3, and even CAR was +4.6. But then there are also a bunch of stations (like most of the GYX CWA) that were only +1.5 to +2.5. I didn't either. Seemed like a pretty average August here. Never even hit 90 which is always a little sad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weatherwiz Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 For anyone who doesn't browse the sports section often, every year we hold an NFL pick em contest. This year we are introducing a pay league with a chance to win money! The buy in fee is $20. If you're interested you can read all the details here http://www.americanwx.com/bb/index.php/topic/46716-nfl-pick-em-2015-2016/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginx snewx Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 really wish we could access every 6 minute asos data Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoarfrostHubb Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 August was 4th warmest at MQE What a great evening though. Warm and dry is fine by me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoarfrostHubb Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 KFIT got to 88, but my car thermo tickled 90 on Rte 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginx snewx Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 Was it Hurricane Earl you clowns chased 5 years ago? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dendrite Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 really wish we could access every 6 minute asos dataThe August data should be out over the next 2 days if you want it bad enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#NoPoles Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 still no interest in my parents house...may have to lower the price to 399,900...ugh...having a showing at 11am tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dendrite Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 I didn't either. Seemed like a pretty average August here. Never even hit 90 which is always a little sad.I think I was a hair over +2F Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#NoPoles Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 anyone want to muse about what they think might happen over the winter in the Durango, CO area? I've been passively looking for jobs out there...I have two friends in CO, and with my parents moving to Plymouth, MA sometime around Nov-Dec, there really is no reason for me to stay in MA... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoarfrostHubb Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 anyone want to muse about what they think might happen over the winter in the Durango, CO area? I've been passively looking for jobs out there...I have two friends in CO, and with my parents moving to Plymouth, MA sometime around Nov-Dec, there really is no reason for me to stay in MA...My wife went to school there for a semester in the early 90sSeems like a neat place Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoarfrostHubb Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 Was it Hurricane Earl you clowns chased 5 years ago?Yup. Along with Eric Fisher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Go Kart Mozart Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 Thanks for all the good feedback on retirement locales everyone. What about the coast south of Boston...is that area very expensive? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoarfrostHubb Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 Thanks for all the good feedback on retirement locales everyone. What about the coast south of Boston...is that area very expensive? Some towns are incredibly expensive (Hingham, Duxbury) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginx snewx Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 The August data should be out over the next 2 days if you want it bad enough. link? but I meant real time clown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#NoPoles Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 Thanks for all the good feedback on retirement locales everyone. What about the coast south of Boston...is that area very expensive? my parents are retired and they are moving to an adult community in Plymouth, MA Great Island by Del Webb... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weatherwiz Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 NOT RIGHT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TalcottWx Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 Horrified at the prospects of this winter after our last. Even an average winter might yield many meltdowns. I bet I'm not the first to bring this up since winter... Still tempted to go back and bump all the meltdowns/writeoffs before the bulk of last winter hit. But I'm exercising self control. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ineedsnow Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 Me and wiz went and had a good time just wish the storm was a little better lol was kind of funny watching some reporters acting like it was really bad out when it wasnt at all Was it Hurricane Earl you clowns chased 5 years ago? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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