Met Winter 2021 - 2022 Banter

[40/70 Benchmark]

Just now, SnoSki14 said:

Note to self: Never mention climate change because everyone loses their minds. 

Note to self. Discuss away in here.

[SnoSki14]

Just now, 40/70 Benchmark said:

Note to self. Discuss away in here.

I deleted the posts there.

[ineedsnow]

17 minutes ago, SnoSki14 said:

Note to self: Never mention climate change because everyone loses their minds. 

the temp went up almost 30 degrees  in a hour as the briefly downsloped  once winds shifted.. not a great example rare but perfect conditions and that happens 

[40/70 Benchmark]

24 minutes ago, SnoSki14 said:

I deleted the posts there.

Its a perfectly valid point worthy of discussion,  but it tends to get political and just derails weather threads.

[dryslot]

What climate change?

[tamarack]

19 hours ago, tunafish said:

Thanks, we used pelletized seeds this year which helped with germination, we think.

I've used them but actually do a bit better with the plain ones - odd. 

[CCHurricane]

Somewhat off topic question here.

Many years ago, I had access to a few model databases that would allow you to type in an airport code, and it would output the numerical values for the model run (NAM, EURO, GFS ect.). I enjoyed being able to look across a horizontal column and see the various parameters rather than switch between different graphical outputs as is the standard today. It also allowed easier export to excel and a blending/weighting of values across multiple model suites.

I'm aware of the FOUS database, but was looking to see if anyone is currently aware of a provider who still allows for the raw numerical output from the major model runs? 

[Typhoon Tip]

3 hours ago, CCHurricane said:

Somewhat off topic question here.

Many years ago, I had access to a few model databases that would allow you to type in an airport code, and it would output the numerical values for the model run (NAM, EURO, GFS ect.). I enjoyed being able to look across a horizontal column and see the various parameters rather than switch between different graphical outputs as is the standard today. It also allowed easier export to excel and a blending/weighting of values across multiple model suites.

I'm aware of the FOUS database, but was looking to see if anyone is currently aware of a provider who still allows for the raw numerical output from the major model runs? 

Good question ... let me know, too, when you find a 'free' site that does that.

[Typhoon Tip]

Welp ... I've gone and done it.  I've managed to earn myself what in all objective sense of it should as well be construed as a well-deserved and legitimate idiot check from moderation.  Ah, a warning  -

Just waded into the wrong sub-forum, and let probably what is regular fair in that Off-Topic realm, pot shots masquerading behind a thin veil of congeniality, get the better of me.   The only difference was ...I chose a direct approach - heh.. enter imagination here (   ).

Funny thing is... if you cross that congeniality line too far and earn one of these warnings, apparently you can't do anything else until you acknowledge the warning.  That's fine ...I understand the necessity to make sure the point is driven home, but to excoriate one, when the there is just as much at fault and doesn't get reprimanded, merely because they didn't use the c* word ( hahaha... I know, I got no excuse - ), ...effectively condones their behavior.  

I guess that's why they call it Off Topic?   

Cheers - 

[PhineasC]

3 minutes ago, Typhoon Tip said:

Welp ... I've gone and done it.  I've managed to earn myself what in all objective sense of it should as well be construed as a well-deserved and legitimate idiot check from moderation.  Ah, a warning  -

Just waded into the wrong sub-forum, and let probably what is regular fair in that Off-Topic realm, pot shots masquerading behind a thin veil of congeniality.   The only difference was ...I chose a direct approach - heh.. enter imagination here (   ).

Funny thing is... if you cross that congeniality line too far and earn one of these warnings, apparently you can't do anything else until you acknowledge the warning.  That's fine ...I understand the necessity to make sure the point is driven home, but to excoriate one, when the there is just as much at fault and doesn't get reprimanded, merely because they didn't use the c* word ( hahaha... I know, I got no excuse - ), ...effectively condones their behavior.  

I guess that's why they call it Off Topic?   

Cheers - 

I would stay far away from OT. It’s a cesspit where the “staff” just harasses people and embarrasses themselves. 

[WalpoleJoe]

12 minutes ago, Typhoon Tip said:

Welp ... I've gone and done it.  I've managed to earn myself what in all objective sense of it should as well be construed as a well-deserved and legitimate idiot check from moderation.  Ah, a warning  -

Just waded into the wrong sub-forum, and let probably what is regular fair in that Off-Topic realm, pot shots masquerading behind a thin veil of congeniality, get the better of me.   The only difference was ...I chose a direct approach - heh.. enter imagination here (   ).

Funny thing is... if you cross that congeniality line too far and earn one of these warnings, apparently you can't do anything else until you acknowledge the warning.  That's fine ...I understand the necessity to make sure the point is driven home, but to excoriate one, when the there is just as much at fault and doesn't get reprimanded, merely because they didn't use the c* word ( hahaha... I know, I got no excuse - ), ...effectively condones their behavior.  

I guess that's why they call it Off Topic?   

Cheers - 

Stay here in NE Tip, the rest of them are toxic....

[Ginx snewx]

34 minutes ago, Typhoon Tip said:

Welp ... I've gone and done it.  I've managed to earn myself what in all objective sense of it should as well be construed as a well-deserved and legitimate idiot check from moderation.  Ah, a warning  -

Just waded into the wrong sub-forum, and let probably what is regular fair in that Off-Topic realm, pot shots masquerading behind a thin veil of congeniality, get the better of me.   The only difference was ...I chose a direct approach - heh.. enter imagination here (   ).

Funny thing is... if you cross that congeniality line too far and earn one of these warnings, apparently you can't do anything else until you acknowledge the warning.  That's fine ...I understand the necessity to make sure the point is driven home, but to excoriate one, when the there is just as much at fault and doesn't get reprimanded, merely because they didn't use the c* word ( hahaha... I know, I got no excuse - ), ...effectively condones their behavior.  

I guess that's why they call it Off Topic?   

Cheers - 

Let us guess it was Buckeye who issued the warning. She loves us NErs

[Damage In Tolland]

 There is a tremendous amount of jealousy from other areas of the country for New England. It’s simply a better way of life in all facets and they hate it . And they take it out in any way they can . Including on a weather forum 

[NorEastermass128]

Any Volvo people out there?  Thinking of trading in my Jeep GC for an XC60. Looking at the ‘22 B5 with a couple of the bells and whistles like the HK system. 
 

The trade-in value for my Jeep is $1k more than the lease buyout price I paid nearly 3 years ago!  

[TauntonBlizzard2013]

1 hour ago, Ginx snewx said:

Let us guess it was Buckeye who issued the warning. She loves us NErs

After an expletive laden response to the post no less. Good stuff. Staff lol

[Lava Rock]

Any Volvo people out there?  Thinking of trading in my Jeep GC for an XC60. Looking at the ‘22 B5 with a couple of the bells and whistles like the HK system. 
 
The trade-in value for my Jeep is $1k more than the lease buyout price I paid nearly 3 years ago!  

We bought a V90 recently. Wicked nice, comfortable and semi sporty

Sent from my SM-G981U1 using Tapatalk

[dryslot]

6 hours ago, CCHurricane said:

Somewhat off topic question here.

Many years ago, I had access to a few model databases that would allow you to type in an airport code, and it would output the numerical values for the model run (NAM, EURO, GFS ect.). I enjoyed being able to look across a horizontal column and see the various parameters rather than switch between different graphical outputs as is the standard today. It also allowed easier export to excel and a blending/weighting of values across multiple model suites.

I'm aware of the FOUS database, but was looking to see if anyone is currently aware of a provider who still allows for the raw numerical output from the major model runs? 

I use to use this one occasionally for text soundings, But not for quite a while now.

http://www.wxcaster.com/models_text.htm

[NorEastermass128]

1 hour ago, Lava Rock said:

We bought a V90 recently. Wicked nice, comfortable and semi sporty

Sent from my SM-G981U1 using Tapatalk
 

Thanks. I’ve been trying read up on their reliability beyond 5-7 years. I like the 3 years of free maintenance.  

[ice1972]

2 hours ago, Damage In Tolland said:

 There is a tremendous amount of jealousy from other areas of the country for New England. It’s simply a better way of life in all facets and they hate it . And they take it out in any way they can . Including on a weather forum 

Haha this isn’t serious right?

[CCHurricane]

4 hours ago, Typhoon Tip said:

Good question ... let me know, too, when you find a 'free' site that does that.

Also looking for paid services too. AccuWeather used to have solid functionality.  

[TugHillMatt]

4 hours ago, PhineasC said:

I would stay far away from OT. It’s a cesspit where the “staff” just harasses people and embarrasses themselves. 

Yep. They've been stalking and harassing individuals from the Upstate NY subforum...and then hide behind "you were using hate speech" when really the adult members in our subforum are quite capable of respectful discussion. Wxtrix likes to quote/copy and paste any non-weather related items from banter threads on there and cause drama. Then a couple of the mods support it and name call if you question things. Avoid that toxic cesspool where they intentionally pull people in to bully them...and then laugh when they push people to the limit of typing something that leads to a warning or being banned.

[HIPPYVALLEY]

2 hours ago, NorEastermass128 said:

Any Volvo people out there?  Thinking of trading in my Jeep GC for an XC60. Looking at the ‘22 B5 with a couple of the bells and whistles like the HK system. 
 

The trade-in value for my Jeep is $1k more than the lease buyout price I paid nearly 3 years ago!  

I just had a long discussion with my mechanic about switching over from Subaru to Volvo.  He goes out and finds used cars for his clients and he is hot on Volvo in terms of bang for the buck.  I'm a long time Subaru driver but he has me strongly considering Volvo. 

Only problem is I love me a good 5 or 6 speed manual transmission and that isn't really much of an option with Volvo these days or most any other car for that matter. You can still find the C-30's in manual but I need something bigger so Subaru Outback or Jetta Wagon are the only options if I'm going to be stubborn.

Anyway I'm on board with considering Volvo XC-90 even though it's an automatic.

 

 

[HIPPYVALLEY]

Just now, HIPPYVALLEY said:

I just had a long discussion with my mechanic about switching over from Subaru to Volvo.  He goes out and finds used cars for his clients and he is hot on Volvo in terms of bang for the buck.  I'm a long time Subaru driver but he has me strongly considering Volvo. 

Only problem is I love me a good 5 or 6 speed manual transmission and that isn't really much of an option with Volvo these days or most any other car for that matter. You can still find the C-30's in manual but I need something bigger so Subaru Outback or Jetta Wagon or BMW are the only options if I'm going to be stubborn.

Anyway I'm on board with considering Volvo XC-90 even though it's an automatic.

 

 

 

[DavisStraight]

1 hour ago, NorEastermass128 said:

Thanks. I’ve been trying read up on their reliability beyond 5-7 years. I like the 3 years of free maintenance.  

My wife got 4 years of free maintenance with her car, the 4 years is up this year.

[DavisStraight]

47 minutes ago, TugHillMatt said:

Yep. They've been stalking and harassing individuals from the Upstate NY subforum...and then hide behind "you were using hate speech" when really the adult members in our subforum are quite capable of respectful discussion. Wxtrix likes to quote/copy and paste any non-weather related items from banter threads on there and cause drama. Then a couple of the mods support it and name call if you question things. Avoid that toxic cesspool where they intentionally pull people in to bully them...and then laugh when they push people to the limit of typing something that leads to a warning or being banned.

She's kind of an odd duck to be polite.

[TugHillMatt]

2 minutes ago, DavisStraight said:

She's kind of an odd duck to be polite.

Be careful calling her an "odd duck." She might quote you and try to start a battle with you in their little fight club they've got going there. lol...it's ridiculous.

[Whineminster]

57 minutes ago, HIPPYVALLEY said:

I just had a long discussion with my mechanic about switching over from Subaru to Volvo.  He goes out and finds used cars for his clients and he is hot on Volvo in terms of bang for the buck.  I'm a long time Subaru driver but he has me strongly considering Volvo. 

Only problem is I love me a good 5 or 6 speed manual transmission and that isn't really much of an option with Volvo these days or most any other car for that matter. You can still find the C-30's in manual but I need something bigger so Subaru Outback or Jetta Wagon are the only options if I'm going to be stubborn.

Anyway I'm on board with considering Volvo XC-90 even though it's an automatic.

 

 

Volvo is owned by Geely, a Chinese car company.  Please don't man. We give so much to China let's not go give our cars away too. Just buy an explorer or something. Plus you won't look like an AEMATT sWellesley suburbanite headed to Talbots. 

[HIPPYVALLEY]

12 minutes ago, Whineminster said:

Volvo is owned by Geely, a Chinese car company.  Please don't man. We give so much to China let's not go give our cars away too. Just buy an explorer or something. Plus you won't look like an AEMATT sWellesley suburbanite headed to Talbots. 

I just like safe, affordable transportation.  My preference is still a late teens 5 speed manual Subaru Outback.  

The fact is, is you don't want to use your dollar coupons to support a Chinese company, then you need to be very discerning with your spending.   Yes, we have given so much to China and US Presidents and the Congress and those they are beholden too, on both sides of the aisle, are to blame, no matter how uncomfortable that makes some folks. 

[TauntonBlizzard2013]

Have to wear a mask at all times at work again.

[MJO812]

45 minutes ago, TauntonBlizzard2013 said:

Have to wear a mask at all times at work again.

Same here