IrishRob17 Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 Put a fence over the top too maybe.One problem with that is the tiny spaces that squirrels and chipmunks can get through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juliancolton Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 The only thing that I can grow in a flower garden that no animal has eaten before is Shasta Daisy, that's it. My GF got me to try planting a few vegetables again so I have some tomato, cucumber, zuc, and pumpkin so we'll see how that goes this season. That garden is heavily fenced to keep the deer out, including about 8-10" into the ground to keep groundhogs out. I haven't figured out a way to keep the squirrels and chipmunks out of there so hopefully they stay away from there this year. We had to dig wire fencing two feet down, plus two feet across in an "L" shape to keep groundhogs out of the veggie garden. Between good fortification and the frequent territory-marking of a French mastiff, the rodents are finally under control imby, but the insects have been just as damaging in recent years. They seem to proliferate in spite of all but the absolute harshest chemicals. ...I don't even like tomatoes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gravitylover Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 Those hanging tomato planters pretty much solve the bug problems for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishRob17 Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 We had to dig wire fencing two feet down, plus two feet across in an "L" shape to keep groundhogs out of the veggie garden. Between good fortification and the frequent territory-marking of a French mastiff, the rodents are finally under control imby, but the insects have been just as damaging in recent years. They seem to proliferate in spite of all but the absolute harshest chemicals. ...I don't even like tomatoes! I'll tell you another trick for groundhogs, don't weed whack around the garden fence line, let the grass grow tall there. It may not look great if you love a super manicured lawn but if the groundhogs can't see it they won't know to go after it. An old timer neighbor of my parents told me that one and Ive had success with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juliancolton Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 Little bit of a weenie AFD from Albany this evening. Not very enthusiastic about the severe threat Sunday, but still could be the most interesting weather period of the past last couple months... The strong QG lift will promote periods of heavy rain...andthe K-Indices are in the lower to mid 30s. It is not out of thequestion that a widespread 1 to 3 inches may occur over the fcstarea Sunday into Monday morning. Highs on Sunday will generally bein the mid 60s to mid 70s. Lows will range from the mid 50s overthe mtns to lower 60s in the valleys.Monday to Tuesday...CSTAR warm season closed/cutoff low researchindicates some potential for severe weather especially on Monday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gravitylover Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 I really need to invest in a real weather station. The two closest reporting stations to me have the two day rainfall right around 1" but I can't imagine they are right. It rained so hard twice yesterday, gutters overflowing and water running down the driveways like rivers leaving piles of debris behind. True gullywashers that would cause flash flooding in the right situation. Does anybody else feel like the official stations near them don't accurately reflect precip amounts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backedgeapproaching Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 I really need to invest in a real weather station. The two closest reporting stations to me have the two day rainfall right around 1" but I can't imagine they are right. It rained so hard twice yesterday, gutters overflowing and water running down the driveways like rivers leaving piles of debris behind. True gullywashers that would cause flash flooding in the right situation. Does anybody else feel like the official stations near them don't accurately reflect precip amounts? Easy $30 fix. http://www.weatheryourway.com/cocorahs/rgcoco.htm http://www.amazon.com/Stratus-RG202-Professional-Gauge-Patio/dp/B000X3KTHS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gravitylover Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 ^^ Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doncat Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 gravitylover, on 06 Jun 2016 - 08:56 AM, said:I really need to invest in a real weather station. The two closest reporting stations to me have the two day rainfall right around 1" but I can't imagine they are right. It rained so hard twice yesterday, gutters overflowing and water running down the driveways like rivers leaving piles of debris behind. True gullywashers that would cause flash flooding in the right situation. Does anybody else feel like the official stations near them don't accurately reflect precip amounts? There's nothing like having your own station when you're into weather...watching the micro climate in your own backyard is fascinating and just cant be captured using nearby stations. If you have the space and can afford it...go with the vantage pro2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishRob17 Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 Easy $30 fix. http://www.weatheryourway.com/cocorahs/rgcoco.htm http://www.amazon.com/Stratus-RG202-Professional-Gauge-Patio/dp/B000X3KTHS Yeah, I highly recommend getting the Stratus. The electronic rain gauges are handy too but often are not calibrated correctly and can become inaccurate in heavy rainfall rates. I have a Davis Weather Vue and the Stratus as well which helps to keep the Davis honest, which I have dialed into .01 of the Status. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snywx Posted June 7, 2016 Author Share Posted June 7, 2016 Yeah, I highly recommend getting the Stratus. The electronic rain gauges are handy too but often are not calibrated correctly and can become inaccurate in heavy rainfall rates. I have a Davis Weather Vue and the Stratus as well which helps to keep the Davis honest, which I have dialed into .01 of the Status. I have the same as well... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishRob17 Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 I have the same as well... Do you find that it runs a couple degrees warm in calm bright sun conditions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snywx Posted June 9, 2016 Author Share Posted June 9, 2016 Do you find that it runs a couple degrees warm in calm bright sun conditions? All the time... I have a back up bootleg thermo that actually gives me more accuracy under those same conditions.. lol go figure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishRob17 Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 All the time... I have a back up bootleg thermo that actually gives me more accuracy under those same conditions.. lol go figureMy old Davis Weather Monitor had a larger radiation shield and I never had a problem with that one. I think the smaller radiation shield on the Vue is the issue since it's an issue only on bright calm days. I just can't justify spending the bucks on a Davis Pro since I'm so close to KMGJ along with the accuracy of my other bootleg thermometers. Only .10 yesterday, shafted again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishRob17 Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 I don't recall if I shared this back in 2012 but I came across it at work and figured I would share it now. This could at least partially answer the question as to way the pond by me has dropped a bit while the water remained higher down in Rockland according to BxEngine. Its an interesting read regardless I think. Orange County Hydrology.PDF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snywx Posted June 16, 2016 Author Share Posted June 16, 2016 Much needed rain falling at the moment.. Prob won't amount to much but its precip nonetheless. Temp 65 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishRob17 Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 Only a little sprinkle here, it's all to my SW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xram Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 Not a drop over here today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gravitylover Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 I got a few drops, just enough to leave the windshield spotted with clumps of pollen. Am I dreaming or has it been windier than usual this year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishRob17 Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 I got a few drops, just enough to leave the windshield spotted with clumps of pollen. Am I dreaming or has it been windier than usual this year? I couldn't believe how many small branches and twigs were in my yard the other day. I swear all my trees should be just about bare after the past couple of years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juliancolton Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 I got a few drops, just enough to leave the windshield spotted with clumps of pollen. Am I dreaming or has it been windier than usual this year? Seems that way to me as well. The obs say not so much, though winds have been more northwesterly than normal, for whatever that's worth... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nycemt123 Posted June 19, 2016 Share Posted June 19, 2016 Afternoon all! Can anyone explain to me what these dots on radar seem to be? Artifacts or actually something physical? Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BxEngine Posted June 19, 2016 Share Posted June 19, 2016 Afternoon all! Can anyone explain to me what these dots on radar seem to be? Artifacts or actually something physical? Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk Spray tan oil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rjay Posted June 19, 2016 Share Posted June 19, 2016 HAARP rings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishRob17 Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 Well over half of my lawn to toast, literally. The bright side is that it cuts down on the mowing required already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishRob17 Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 .03" this morning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BxEngine Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 .03" this morning Drought cancel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishRob17 Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 Drought cancel I had a wet spot that lasted almost a whole hour after the rain ended, the worm is starting to turn my friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BxEngine Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 I had a wet spot that lasted almost a whole hour after the rain ended, the worm is starting to turn my friend. You can order adult diapers online now to save the embarassment of buying them at walmart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishRob17 Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 You can order adult diapers online now to save the embarassment of buying them at walmart.I figured you'd be the one to know that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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