IWXwx Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 5 hours ago, Hoosier said: This will be my one and only post about this here... I know that many of you use this board for weather discussion and nothing else. You'll see that my color has changed and that I am no longer a moderator. As far as what happened, I have my version of events, others have theirs, and we'll leave it at that. A member's sideshow has never had a place for discussion here. That being said, the staff was put in a bad position. It's my fault and I apologize. As far as things going forward, well, I don't know. I have absolutely no involvement in any deliberations happening behind the scenes as far as a moderator, or if we will even have one (a couple subforums don't). I have been with this board for over 10 years and made who knows how many thousands of posts in this subforum, and I have a lot more to give. I look forward to discussing the weather again, and hopefully it starts with something interesting tomorrow. I don't have a clue about what happened, but sorry to hear that you're not a mod anymore. I for one am thankful that you will still be posting, as you are one of the more educated, level-headed posters here. I've learned a ton from you over the years. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stebo Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 23 minutes ago, Tezeta said: Also Alek isn’t the feds so he won’t want to mod I bet True, he probably doesn't want it, but he would be a good candidate if he did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IWXwx Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 In the midst of this putrid severe weather year for most of the country, anecdotally, WI and MI seem to cashing in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-L-E-K Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 idk about severe today but hrrr is insistent on blowing things up right overhead later, would make for photogenic pics over the lake gonna try and hit montrose harbor for the sunset tower pics and fishing after work 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CheeselandSkies Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 3 hours ago, IWXwx said: In the midst of this putrid severe weather year for most of the country, anecdotally, WI and MI seem to cashing in. Upper Midwest in general finally got in its first "tornadoes for all who want them" pattern in quite a few years from the latter half of July through about the first third of August. Even I and @Malacka11 managed to cash in a little bit. Still have things to kick myself for on each chase, but at least there WERE chases. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malacka11 Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 I'm just glad to have some experience chasing on lower risk days so that I'm not a total fool when the next high risk day arises 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tezeta Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 2 hours ago, Malacka11 said: I'm just glad to have some experience chasing on lower risk days so that I'm not a total fool when the next high risk day arises High risk days make you into a fool. Hated chasing them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluoronium Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 I've never seen a tornado in anything above a SPC 5% tornado risk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosier Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 29 minutes ago, fluoronium said: I've never seen a tornado in anything above a SPC 5% tornado risk See, I think this makes sense in a way. There are a lot more 2 or 5 percent tornado days than there are higher days. If you play those lower days regularly, you're going to hit sometimes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malacka11 Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 57 minutes ago, Tezeta said: High risk days make you into a fool. Hated chasing them. Let's settle for enhanced days then. Most of my chases have been on slight risk days, or maybe enhanced for wind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyclone77 Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 As expected storms blew up about 5 miles southeast of us lol. I guess we'll try again next time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosier Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 4 minutes ago, cyclone77 said: As expected storms blew up about 5 miles southeast of us lol. I guess we'll try again next time. Still paying for 8/10/2020. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indystorm Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 22 hours ago, Hoosier said: This will be my one and only post about this here... I know that many of you use this board for weather discussion and nothing else. You'll see that my color has changed and that I am no longer a moderator. As far as what happened, I have my version of events, others have theirs, and we'll leave it at that. A member's sideshow has never had a place for discussion here. That being said, the staff was put in a bad position. It's my fault and I apologize. As far as things going forward, well, I don't know. I have absolutely no involvement in any deliberations happening behind the scenes as far as a moderator, or if we will even have one (a couple subforums don't). I have been with this board for over 10 years and made who knows how many thousands of posts in this subforum, and I have a lot more to give. I look forward to discussing the weather again, and hopefully it starts with something interesting tomorrow. Have appreciated your decisions as a moderator and especially your postings and educational knowledge, neighbor. Hope you will continue to enrich us with your observations. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stebo Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 4 hours ago, Tezeta said: High risk days make you into a fool. Hated chasing them. High risk days just clog the roads of people who shouldn't be out there. Also high risk high bust potential. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago Storm Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 Still paying for 8/10/2020. he did have a quality severe storm this year, but I believe he was at work?hawkeye should be paying more and longer for that event. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-L-E-K Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 miss north and south here yesterday with a most unfortunate skip job, view was nice tho 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestMichigan Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 46 minutes ago, A-L-E-K said: miss north and south here yesterday with a most unfortunate skip job, view was nice tho Same miss north and south here also but we didn't get the view to go with it. Nice view of Lake Michigan and the city there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckeye Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 Wife and I went up to Mackinaw Island over the weekend. A few observations: 1. I thought Ohio drivers were terrible, Michiganders say, "hold my beer". Once we got north of Brighton it was like the autobahn. I was going 95mph and didn't realize it because so was everyone else. That wouldn't have been a bad thing except for the fact that it would go from 95 to stopped traffic and back to 95 for no apparent reason. 2. Roads were in rough shape. 3. Mackinaw was beautiful.... never seen water that clear and blue outside the Carribean. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stebo Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 9 hours ago, buckeye said: Wife and I went up to Mackinaw Island over the weekend. A few observations: 1. I thought Ohio drivers were terrible, Michiganders say, "hold my beer". Once we got north of Brighton it was like the autobahn. I was going 95mph and didn't realize it because so was everyone else. That wouldn't have been a bad thing except for the fact that it would go from 95 to stopped traffic and back to 95 for no apparent reason. 2. Roads were in rough shape. 3. Mackinaw was beautiful.... never seen water that clear and blue outside the Carribean. All true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TugHillMatt Posted September 9, 2021 Share Posted September 9, 2021 12 hours ago, buckeye said: Wife and I went up to Mackinaw Island over the weekend. A few observations: 1. I thought Ohio drivers were terrible, Michiganders say, "hold my beer". Once we got north of Brighton it was like the autobahn. I was going 95mph and didn't realize it because so was everyone else. That wouldn't have been a bad thing except for the fact that it would go from 95 to stopped traffic and back to 95 for no apparent reason. 2. Roads were in rough shape. 3. Mackinaw was beautiful.... never seen water that clear and blue outside the Carribean. Michiganders are ridiculously fast drivers. The awful driving habits of that state is one of the only things I DON'T miss about living there. I miss so much about living in West Michigan...but the drivers there suck. It's such a shame, because outside of the driving, so many Michiganders are such wonderful people. After our visit to see old friends there, we are considering moving back in the next few years. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stebo Posted September 9, 2021 Share Posted September 9, 2021 Drive fast and pass on the right, also dont signal when changing lanes, just use your brakes and make sure you cross as many lanes as possible. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerball Posted September 9, 2021 Share Posted September 9, 2021 On 9/8/2021 at 9:34 AM, buckeye said: Wife and I went up to Mackinaw Island over the weekend. A few observations: 1. I thought Ohio drivers were terrible, Michiganders say, "hold my beer". Once we got north of Brighton it was like the autobahn. I was going 95mph and didn't realize it because so was everyone else. That wouldn't have been a bad thing except for the fact that it would go from 95 to stopped traffic and back to 95 for no apparent reason. 2. Roads were in rough shape... Sounds about right. The weird thing though is that while the drivers are like bats out of hell, they're not reckless like in some other places. And they're masters at dodging potholes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestMichigan Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 11 hours ago, Powerball said: Sounds about right. The weird thing though is that while the drivers are like bats out of hell, they're not reckless like in some other places. And they're masters at dodging potholes. Potholes, what potholes. Didn't our governor say she was going to fix the #@!$ roads. Sorry for the political interjection, but I couldn't pass that one up. In all seriousness, glad you enjoyed your visit to Michigan @buckeye. You actually had a pretty good summary there. Went to Mackinaw Island this summer and like you agree it is a nice place to visit with some really cool blue water, especially if you leave the main tourist area at the docks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CheeselandSkies Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 17 hours ago, Powerball said: Sounds about right. The weird thing though is that while the drivers are like bats out of hell, they're not reckless like in some other places. And they're masters at dodging potholes. Excessive speed sounds reckless to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaryWarren Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 6 minutes ago, CheeselandSkies said: Excessive speed sounds reckless to me. Yep. Although driving between MN and IL a lot during the PLANDEMIC, I've noticed everyone driving 80+ through Wisconsin. Your stupid gross oversized second home isn't going anywhere, weekend warrior. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-L-E-K Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 gfs still hinting at some strong early fall lows into the extended 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerball Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 On 9/10/2021 at 12:50 PM, CheeselandSkies said: Excessive speed sounds reckless to me. Not necessarily. See the Autobahn in Germany, for example. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CheeselandSkies Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 2 minutes ago, Powerball said: Not necessarily. See the Autobahn in Germany, for example. Fine. Excessive speed far beyond the limits of what the road was designed for. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyclone77 Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 I'm ready for a cold/wind-driven heavy fall soaker. The warm/humid, hazy/smoky, mostly boring storm season has grown tiresome. Haven't mowed in almost 4 weeks, I guess that's a plus lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iBrian Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 On 9/12/2021 at 12:05 PM, CheeselandSkies said: Fine. Excessive speed far beyond the limits of what the road was designed for. ...and beyond the limits of the driver "training" we have in the U.S. compared to Europe. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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