powderfreak Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 I'll be traveling down to the weather mecca that is NE CT this weekend for a Sat-Mon stay at the family cabin on a lake in North Woodstock. My father took this picture yesterday morning and said the thermometer said lower 50s and I think Metherb said he had a low of 52F so probably not far off that...can even see some steam or something on the water surface (water temps are like 75-80F from my uncle's thermometer off the dock). This little elevated lake (technically a pond I think) at 700ft sits in a nice little bowl with some 800-900ft elevations around and while I've never had any real good wx station there, I've found it radiates quite well for the location. The funny thing to me, is that I come from a place most people would assume is the middle of nowhere. When I tell someone from SNE that I'm living in north-central VT they think "East Bumfuk", however the cabin in NE CT is far more rural than most of the places I know around here. Its like 15-20 minutes just to get to a grocery store (Southbridge, MA), forget pizza delivery, mail seems unreliable, they get plowed out days after a snowstorm, if the power goes out its going to be a while, high-speed internet took forever to get, and any services or stores require a significant amount of time. Where I live now in 15-20 minutes I could *walk* the Mountain Road Rec Path to everything from multiple breweries to sushi to groceries to restaurants of Thai, Italian, BBQ, Mexican, etc, 5 banks, UPS store, movie theater, bowling allies etc. It cracks me up because it even happens on this forum when folks are like no one cares what happens in the middle of nowhere in VT...while I think of parts of CT as the middle of nowhere. Looking forward to traveling from busy Vermont to the countryside, 5 mile long dirt roads, and slow, relaxed, simple life of Connecticut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginx snewx Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 4 minutes ago, powderfreak said: I'll be traveling down to the weather mecca that is NE CT this weekend for a Sat-Mon stay at the family cabin on a lake in North Woodstock. My father took this picture yesterday morning and said the thermometer said lower 50s and I think Metherb said he had a low of 52F so probably not far off that...can even see some steam or something on the water surface (water temps are like 75-80F from my uncle's thermometer off the dock). This little elevated lake (technically a pond I think) at 700ft sits in a nice little bowl with some 800-900ft elevations around and while I've never had any real good wx station there, I've found it radiates quite well for the location. The funny thing to me, is that I come from a place most people would assume is the middle of nowhere. When I tell someone from SNE that I'm living in north-central VT they think "East Bumfuk", however the cabin in NE CT is far more rural than most of the places I know around here. Its like 15-20 minutes just to get to a grocery store (Southbridge, MA), forget pizza delivery, mail seems unreliable, they get plowed out days after a snowstorm, if the power goes out its going to be a while, high-speed internet took forever to get, and any services or stores require a significant amount of time. Where I live now in 15-20 minutes I could *walk* the Mountain Road Rec Path to everything from multiple breweries to sushi to groceries to restaurants of Thai, Italian, BBQ, Mexican, etc, 5 banks, UPS store, movie theater, bowling allies etc. It cracks me up because it even happens on this forum when folks are like no one cares what happens in the middle of nowhere in VT...while I think of parts of CT as the middle of nowhere. Looking forward to traveling from busy Vermont to the countryside, 5 mile long dirt roads, and slow, relaxed, simple life of Connecticut. Yep love these unknown rural NE CT spots Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damage In Tolland Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 Could have been that temp there. I had 64 yesterday and 62 this morning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powderfreak Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 7 minutes ago, Ginx snewx said: Yep love these unknown rural NE CT spots It really is awesome. So many people have this stereotype of each place and it doesn't fit with my experiences, lol. I travel to NE CT to relax in the countryside...from Vermont. Pretty awesome and unknown rural corner of New England. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginx snewx Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 2 minutes ago, powderfreak said: It really is awesome. So many people have this stereotype of each place and it doesn't fit with my experiences, lol. I travel to NE CT to relax in the countryside...from Vermont. Pretty awesome and unknown rural corner of New England. There is a lake literally a couple miles from my house you have to hike up a cliff to get to that is one of my favorite spots. Hidden gems in the quiet corner. I have been here 16 years and still explore a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan76 Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 Nutmeg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#NoPoles Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 1 hour ago, powderfreak said: It really is awesome. So many people have this stereotype of each place and it doesn't fit with my experiences, lol. I travel to NE CT to relax in the countryside...from Vermont. Pretty awesome and unknown rural corner of New England. Go to Bigelow Hollow State Park. It's fantastically beautiful! While you're at it. Go climb at the adventure park in Storrs, CT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastalWx Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 Sounds like a place with old tires in the woods and abandoned Yugos in their front yard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moneypitmike Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 7 hours ago, powderfreak said: I'll be traveling down to the weather mecca that is NE CT this weekend for a Sat-Mon stay at the family cabin on a lake in North Woodstock. My father took this picture yesterday morning and said the thermometer said lower 50s and I think Metherb said he had a low of 52F so probably not far off that...can even see some steam or something on the water surface (water temps are like 75-80F from my uncle's thermometer off the dock). This little elevated lake (technically a pond I think) at 700ft sits in a nice little bowl with some 800-900ft elevations around and while I've never had any real good wx station there, I've found it radiates quite well for the location. The funny thing to me, is that I come from a place most people would assume is the middle of nowhere. When I tell someone from SNE that I'm living in north-central VT they think "East Bumfuk", however the cabin in NE CT is far more rural than most of the places I know around here. Its like 15-20 minutes just to get to a grocery store (Southbridge, MA), forget pizza delivery, mail seems unreliable, they get plowed out days after a snowstorm, if the power goes out its going to be a while, high-speed internet took forever to get, and any services or stores require a significant amount of time. Where I live now in 15-20 minutes I could *walk* the Mountain Road Rec Path to everything from multiple breweries to sushi to groceries to restaurants of Thai, Italian, BBQ, Mexican, etc, 5 banks, UPS store, movie theater, bowling allies etc. It cracks me up because it even happens on this forum when folks are like no one cares what happens in the middle of nowhere in VT...while I think of parts of CT as the middle of nowhere. Looking forward to traveling from busy Vermont to the countryside, 5 mile long dirt roads, and slow, relaxed, simple life of Connecticut. Nice pic--enjoy the time in my home state. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lava Rock Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 I'll be traveling down to the weather mecca that is NE CT this weekend for a Sat-Mon stay at the family cabin on a lake in North Woodstock. My father took this picture yesterday morning and said the thermometer said lower 50s and I think Metherb said he had a low of 52F so probably not far off that...can even see some steam or something on the water surface (water temps are like 75-80F from my uncle's thermometer off the dock). This little elevated lake (technically a pond I think) at 700ft sits in a nice little bowl with some 800-900ft elevations around and while I've never had any real good wx station there, I've found it radiates quite well for the location. The funny thing to me, is that I come from a place most people would assume is the middle of nowhere. When I tell someone from SNE that I'm living in north-central VT they think "East Bumfuk", however the cabin in NE CT is far more rural than most of the places I know around here. Its like 15-20 minutes just to get to a grocery store (Southbridge, MA), forget pizza delivery, mail seems unreliable, they get plowed out days after a snowstorm, if the power goes out its going to be a while, high-speed internet took forever to get, and any services or stores require a significant amount of time. Where I live now in 15-20 minutes I could *walk* the Mountain Road Rec Path to everything from multiple breweries to sushi to groceries to restaurants of Thai, Italian, BBQ, Mexican, etc, 5 banks, UPS store, movie theater, bowling allies etc. It cracks me up because it even happens on this forum when folks are like no one cares what happens in the middle of nowhere in VT...while I think of parts of CT as the middle of nowhere. Looking forward to traveling from busy Vermont to the countryside, 5 mile long dirt roads, and slow, relaxed, simple life of Connecticut.Woodstock is nice. Used to cycle around there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moneypitmike Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 We've got some good rumbles with the rains coming through this morning, ftw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damage In Tolland Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 1 hour ago, CoastalWx said: Sounds like a place with old tires in the woods and abandoned Yugos in their front yard. While much of Eastern CT is like that..there's also some very nice areas..one of which is Woodstock. It's in and up and that area he goes really is like where MRG lives. There's nothing around..But if you are looking to get away from the wild and crazy lifestyle of Stowe..it's a nice place to do it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastalWx Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 42 minutes ago, Damage In Tolland said: While much of Eastern CT is like that..there's also some very nice areas..one of which is Woodstock. It's in and up and that area he goes really is like where MRG lives. There's nothing around..But if you are looking to get away from the wild and crazy lifestyle of Stowe..it's a nice place to do it I guess sometimes you need to get away from the violence and Pony-Os up in nrn VT. Seems like there's been an uptick in violent crime since it stopped snowing 2 years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginx snewx Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 1 hour ago, Damage In Tolland said: While much of Eastern CT is like that..there's also some very nice areas..one of which is Woodstock. It's in and up and that area he goes really is like where MRG lives. There's nothing around..But if you are looking to get away from the wild and crazy lifestyle of Stowe..it's a nice place to do it You don't get out much do ya. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eekuasepinniW Posted August 10, 2016 Author Share Posted August 10, 2016 I'll give you credit, that is definitely one of the prettier sewage settling ponds I've seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginx snewx Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 4 minutes ago, eekuasepinniW said: I'll give you credit, that is definitely one of the prettier sewage settling ponds I've seen. How is the Bates Motel this year busy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damage In Tolland Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 16 minutes ago, Ginx snewx said: You don't get out much do ya. I've travelled all over E CT over the years in sales. Much of it is like he described . Other very nice areas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastalWx Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 Ginxy sea scroll stuff. Cool pic from the train museum in Chatham. Freeing up the diesel from the Feb 1899 blizzard in Chatham. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginx snewx Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 40 minutes ago, Damage In Tolland said: I've travelled all over E CT over the years in sales. Much of it is like he described . Other very nice areas Just like every town in America ther are blight spots but for the most part its rural with rolling hills, stunning vistas, clean lakes and rivers. 1000% better than urban blight in EMA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastalWx Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 So defensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginx snewx Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 Just now, CoastalWx said: So defensive. You go girl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginx snewx Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 9 minutes ago, CoastalWx said: So defensive. Seriously though New England is so beautiful in all areas. I just am not a fan of traffic,asphalt and concrete but totally understand the need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginx snewx Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 4 minutes ago, Ginx snewx said: Seriously though New England is so beautiful in all areas. I just am not a fan of traffic,asphalt and concrete but totally understand the need. I guess I am just a fan of dark spots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastalWx Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 LOL at that map. It's not a supernova near Boston or Hartford. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginx snewx Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 2 minutes ago, CoastalWx said: LOL at that map. It's not a supernova near Boston or Hartford. Once you get away from the urban centers its amazing how different the night sky looks. Up in NH Maine Vt deep woods it stunning the lack of light pollution. http://www.nightearth.com/[email protected],-72.458086,8z&lang=en Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HimoorWx Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 I live 1/2 a mile east of route 24, a mile or so south of 128, yet I can still walk 15 minutes from my house and be in the Blue Hills Reservation, one of the gems in the whole area! Beautiful spots everywhere, even in EMA!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 Absolutely pouring right now in Andover. Problem is its falling too hard...it's just going to roll off the top. But this is better than none at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIcoastalWX Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 72/70 - Occasional Light Rain Showers Surprise downpours this morning with embedded thunder. .31 on the day so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bostonseminole Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 pouring Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoth Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 Hey Kevin, question for you since you run. Do you find humid days more taxing on your lungs? It's obviously worse from a heat dissipation perspective, but I always seem to struggle more just to breathe well on humid days. Not sure if that's just me, or if the heavier air affects others as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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