H2O Posted July 16, 2021 Share Posted July 16, 2021 11 minutes ago, George BM said: Suddenly your display name makes sense. It used to be H2Omaker. But didn't have the flow I wanted so changed it. Get it? Flow? Water? I need to retire my dad jokes. 1 minute ago, mappy said: hence the nickname "Waterboy" I will always be waterboy no matter how old I get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toolsheds Posted July 16, 2021 Share Posted July 16, 2021 1 hour ago, H2O said: Thank you!!!!!! Sitting here at my desk one last time at the office I've been coming to for so many years. I'm reflecting on all the memories I have and will keep from this place. Lots of ups and downs, laughs and cries, moments that I will cherish forever. Retiring at 50 is something not many get to do and I'm so lucky. And while its sad in many ways, to leave friends and coworkers that I've known for 2 decades, its also a celebration. A chance to look back at all the things I did and was a part of to make my workplace succeed. Some here have figured out where I work and I know you do. i tried to not say where out of concern over people coming at me by using my employer. But now I dont' really care. I work(ed) for Fairfax Water. The NoVa water utility that supplies most of the water for the Va part of the DC area. Over 1.4 million people I think is the last number. I have been associated with them since 1990. Full times since Dec 1993. The last 24 years I've worked as a surveyor. This job had me working outdoors in all sorts of conditions. Rain, snow, heat, cold. Hence my love for weather and stumbling on this place(EasternWx) back in 2006ish. My workplace has provided me so many good things that I am thankful for. The benefits, education, salary all helped me get the things in life most everyone hopes to. And I am grateful for it. Its been a long time coming and I've earned the right to walk away now and go enjoy the next chapter in my life. And thats what this is. I say goodbye to my employment here but I also say hello to a new phase in my life. I get to go do things I missed out on. And it will be fun. I'm still gonna be here posting and being a goofball. So I welcome everyone here to join in on the fun and I am more than happy to go hang out with y'all anytime anywhere. This gonna be fun!!!! Sincere Congratulations! You have worked hard to get where you are and leaving on your own terms. I'm happy for you! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rclab Posted July 16, 2021 Share Posted July 16, 2021 1 hour ago, toolsheds said: I bet you that he gets so bored in a few weeks that he gets a job as a Wal-Mart greeter. Automatic social distancing…. As always ….. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rclab Posted July 16, 2021 Share Posted July 16, 2021 3 hours ago, mappy said: hence the nickname "Waterboy" I hope not the with same responsibilities as the one in the Mel Brooks History Of The World Part 2 movie, As always …. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodhi Cove Posted July 16, 2021 Share Posted July 16, 2021 2 hours ago, H2O said: Thank you!!!!!! Sitting here at my desk one last time at the office I've been coming to for so many years. I'm reflecting on all the memories I have and will keep from this place. Lots of ups and downs, laughs and cries, moments that I will cherish forever. Retiring at 50 is something not many get to do and I'm so lucky. And while its sad in many ways, to leave friends and coworkers that I've known for 2 decades, its also a celebration. A chance to look back at all the things I did and was a part of to make my workplace succeed. Some here have figured out where I work and I know you do. i tried to not say where out of concern over people coming at me by using my employer. But now I dont' really care. I work(ed) for Fairfax Water. The NoVa water utility that supplies most of the water for the Va part of the DC area. Over 1.4 million people I think is the last number. I have been associated with them since 1990. Full times since Dec 1993. The last 24 years I've worked as a surveyor. This job had me working outdoors in all sorts of conditions. Rain, snow, heat, cold. Hence my love for weather and stumbling on this place(EasternWx) back in 2006ish. My workplace has provided me so many good things that I am thankful for. The benefits, education, salary all helped me get the things in life most everyone hopes to. And I am grateful for it. Its been a long time coming and I've earned the right to walk away now and go enjoy the next chapter in my life. And thats what this is. I say goodbye to my employment here but I also say hello to a new phase in my life. I get to go do things I missed out on. And it will be fun. I'm still gonna be here posting and being a goofball. So I welcome everyone here to join in on the fun and I am more than happy to go hang out with y'all anytime anywhere. This gonna be fun!!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North Balti Zen Posted July 16, 2021 Share Posted July 16, 2021 Well done H2O. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2O Posted July 16, 2021 Share Posted July 16, 2021 1 hour ago, North Balti Zen said: Well done H2O. Thank you!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs.J Posted July 16, 2021 Share Posted July 16, 2021 On 7/15/2021 at 1:06 PM, H2O said: post inappropriate ones too. IDGAF. lol 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormfly Posted July 16, 2021 Share Posted July 16, 2021 On 7/15/2021 at 1:06 PM, H2O said: post inappropriate ones too. IDGAF. lol Departmental send off party? Seriously though Congrats on retirement! At ANY age it's wonderful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WxWatcher007 Posted July 16, 2021 Share Posted July 16, 2021 On 7/14/2021 at 1:13 PM, blueberryfaygo said: What kind of work do you do (i you dont mind me asking :)) I'm in government, more on the policy/legal side. On 7/14/2021 at 1:23 PM, mappy said: You've got this friend! If it makes you feel any better, I have been tasked with running a training session on a new GIS software program, to every single GIS user in my company. So my anxiety is already through the roof and its still months away hahahaha Thanks, you too! I do a fair amount of public speaking, and yeah, it can be a lot. Also, congrats @H2O on retirement. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aldie 22 Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 I wish I could also retire at 12 years old 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mappy Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 Will be spending my week on the eastern shore as my father in law passed away last night. Hoping for some storm free days as part of his service will be outside. Blah 19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WxUSAF Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 Sorry to hear that @mappy. Best wishes to you and Mr. Maps family. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mappy Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 1 hour ago, WxUSAF said: Sorry to hear that @mappy. Best wishes to you and Mr. Maps family. Thank you friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormchaserChuck! Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 I have a feeling the West will only get drier.. the monsoon this year seems like a +, +/- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North Balti Zen Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 So sorry, map. Will hold a thought for you and your family. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2O Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 3 hours ago, mappy said: Will be spending my week on the eastern shore as my father in law passed away last night. Hoping for some storm free days as part of his service will be outside. Blah I’m so sorry this happened. May he Rest In Peace 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodhi Cove Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 5 hours ago, mappy said: Will be spending my week on the eastern shore as my father in law passed away last night. Hoping for some storm free days as part of his service will be outside. Blah So sorry to hear that. Sending comforting hugs to you and your family. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toolsheds Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 8 hours ago, mappy said: Will be spending my week on the eastern shore as my father in law passed away last night. Hoping for some storm free days as part of his service will be outside. Blah So sorry to hear this. Sending thoughts and prayers your family's way. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mappy Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 6 hours ago, North Balti Zen said: So sorry, map. Will hold a thought for you and your family. 5 hours ago, H2O said: I’m so sorry this happened. May he Rest In Peace 4 hours ago, Bodhi Cove said: So sorry to hear that. Sending comforting hugs to you and your family. 57 minutes ago, toolsheds said: So sorry to hear this. Sending thoughts and prayers your family's way. Thank you all 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wxdude64 Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 10 hours ago, mappy said: Will be spending my week on the eastern shore as my father in law passed away last night. Hoping for some storm free days as part of his service will be outside. Blah Sending thoughts and prayers your family's way. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WxWatcher007 Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 Just now, WxWatcher007 said: I started out a few hours ago as the cells were developing to my east, and ended up on one of the toughest chases I’ve ever done. I came to a flooded road in Willington and stopped there. Basically a river cut through a property and across the road. I tried to get the road closed to no avail (no first responders showed up), and was able to stop some drivers. Most just kept going. A motorcyclist almost got washed away and a car nearly lost control. I tried reporting to BOX but idk if they got the report as the FFW said radar indicated… Went up further to Ashford and it was even worse. Multiple sections of the area were shut down. At this location a guy actually asked me to help remove the barricade so he could drive through AS THE WATER WAS RISING ON THE ROAD. I was soaking wet and quite frankly shaken by the foolishness I saw, but I was able to help people, send reports to first responders and media, I have some pretty incredible video. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toolsheds Posted July 18, 2021 Share Posted July 18, 2021 38 minutes ago, WxWatcher007 said: It's amazing at how ignorant some people are. I really hope that others didn't get in trouble after you left, but I bet many tried to cross through the water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WxWatcher007 Posted July 18, 2021 Share Posted July 18, 2021 5 minutes ago, toolsheds said: It's amazing at how ignorant some people are. I really hope that others didn't get in trouble after you left, but I bet many tried to cross through the water. I stayed until the water receded to the point you could see the road again. That’s not even the worst flooding I saw. It’s incredible up here. Truly dangerous stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WxWatcher007 Posted July 18, 2021 Share Posted July 18, 2021 We’ve had ridiculous rain since the start of the month and today was no different. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kay Posted July 18, 2021 Share Posted July 18, 2021 Took a quick trip to Cape Henlopen last Th. Entire Delmarva was dry but a few storms insisted on Lewes Still mostly a nice day 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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mattie g Posted July 19, 2021 Share Posted July 19, 2021 11 minutes ago, H2O said: Still warm out. Prolly crack 90 here. Yay. Last B meet will be warm. No more B meets for us. We start the season with a B meet and end with an A meet. We host divisionals this Saturday, which is going to be a show. I'm taking the day off on Friday to watch the girls while the wife gets ready for concessions... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MN Transplant Posted July 19, 2021 Share Posted July 19, 2021 3 minutes ago, mattie g said: No more B meets for us. We start the season with a B meet and end with an A meet. We host divisionals this Saturday, which is going to be a show. I'm taking the day off on Friday to watch the girls while the wife gets ready for concessions... All I’m taking away from these posts is to steer my daughter away from competitive swimming. 2 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattie g Posted July 19, 2021 Share Posted July 19, 2021 5 minutes ago, MN Transplant said: All I’m taking away from these posts is to steer my daughter away from competitive swimming. I actually love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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