StormchaserChuck! Posted July 17, 2022 Share Posted July 17, 2022 It's like saying A +WPO + -NAO = +EPO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aldie 22 Posted July 17, 2022 Share Posted July 17, 2022 Mom...chuck ate the mushrooms again 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WxUSAF Posted July 17, 2022 Share Posted July 17, 2022 Chuck…stop posting 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormchaserChuck! Posted July 17, 2022 Share Posted July 17, 2022 Chuck didn't eat the LSD! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormchaserChuck! Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 they win, good deal for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nw baltimore wx Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 When’s the “September Cooldown Likely Ahead” thread coming out? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biodhokie Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 1 hour ago, nw baltimore wx said: When’s the “September Cooldown Likely Ahead” thread coming out? November. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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WxUSAF Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 Rain and nighttime, Tom. It’s not a conspiracy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pazzo83 Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 10 minutes ago, WxUSAF said: Rain and nighttime, Tom. It’s not a conspiracy. some of the worst climate deniers come from the meteorological community itself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WxUSAF Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 1 minute ago, pazzo83 said: some of the worst climate deniers come from the meteorological community itself Did you hear it was chilly in Alaska!?!? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WxWatcher007 Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 I’m a homeowner! Any general advice from all the old pros? 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mappy Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 8 hours ago, WxWatcher007 said: I’m a homeowner! Any general advice from all the old pros? sell it and rent for life Congratulations though! (seriously) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toolsheds Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 8 hours ago, WxWatcher007 said: I’m a homeowner! Any general advice from all the old pros? There is a video on Youtube to fix just about anything. Go there first when you have issues and the fix might be easier than you think. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kay Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 10 hours ago, WxWatcher007 said: I’m a homeowner! Any general advice from all the old pros? this may get me kicked off the forum but...there is only so much worrying it is worth it to do about your lawn (if you have one). If you feel like striving toward an amazing/perfect lawn, do it and enjoy the results! But if it stresses you out, and it can, year after year, just take care of it within reason...life is finite. You don't want to be a bad neighbor about it, but you also don't need to win a prize. It's just grass. It's been nice posting with you all (runs away)! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biodhokie Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 11 hours ago, WxWatcher007 said: I’m a homeowner! Any general advice from all the old pros? Make sure to deep fry the turkey OUTSIDE the house come Thanksgiving. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toolsheds Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 3 hours ago, toolsheds said: There is a video on Youtube to fix just about anything. Go there first when you have issues and the fix might be easier than you think. Also....feel free to ask folks here when issues come up. There are a lot of experienced and smart folks who I've seen suggest great advice when asked. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WxUSAF Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 12 hours ago, WxWatcher007 said: I’m a homeowner! Any general advice from all the old pros? Don’t have your AC break in summer 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattie g Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 12 hours ago, WxWatcher007 said: I’m a homeowner! Any general advice from all the old pros? Congrats! Everyone's situation is different, of course, but here are some of my general takes: Tackle projects one at a time, whether you DIY or have a contractor do them Agree on Kay's lawn suggestion - just keep it decent and your neighbors should be fine If you have trees around, regularly check your gutters for clogs / get gutter guards Make upgrades based on your likes, not on a desire for recouping or making profit on the cost of the upgrade Don't get a pool (personal take!) I'm sure there are plenty more, but these are the ones that popped into my head for now... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nj2va Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 12 hours ago, WxWatcher007 said: I’m a homeowner! Any general advice from all the old pros? Congrats! Thumbtack is a great app for random odd jobs where you need someone to help. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattie g Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 12 minutes ago, H2O said: Yup. First half chief timer for our divisional. got asked last night. Only got one kid in it and she will be done after fly which is the second event this year. Wooo. Staying for the whole meet will be gross if no shade. And we have our awards banquet in the evening. Pain. But then its done which is always a relief but bittersweet. Gotcha. Figured you'd get tagged for it, and good stuff on being able to see your daughter swim and then be done with the first session! I'll be there from minute 1 to the end, of course. The pool we're at has a lot of shade, so hopefully we'll get some relief. My girl is swimming free and back, so I'm really happy that she doesn't have to sit around or leave and come back. We also have our end-of-season party that night. It's a good time, but it's going to be steamy. Agreed on the end of the season being bittersweet. I'm not going to know what to do with myself for a few weeks, and I know it's going to have me in a bit of a funk. I'm already thinking of off-season stuff to do... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nw baltimore wx Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 13 hours ago, WxWatcher007 said: I’m a homeowner! Any general advice from all the old pros? What @mattie g said about keeping the gutters clear. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WxWatcher007 Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 This is great! Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2O Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 14 hours ago, WxWatcher007 said: I’m a homeowner! Any general advice from all the old pros? You only need 3 tools. Hammer, screwdriver, duct tape. Those will fix EVERYTHING 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MN Transplant Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 14 hours ago, WxWatcher007 said: I’m a homeowner! Any general advice from all the old pros? Go to garage sales in rich neighborhoods and stock up on stuff like tools. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
09-10 analogy Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 16 hours ago, WxWatcher007 said: I’m a homeowner! Any general advice from all the old pros? Make sure there's a place you can measure snowfall accurately! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mappy Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 Don't have a pool* Don't have more than 2 dogs (though multiple cats are okay, not like 10, but 2-3 seems reasonable)* If the previous owners were 'fixer-uppers' double check EVERYTHING they did, because in our case a lot of the stuff they "fixed" was done poorly and we've had to redo If you are on a well, have it tested for sodium chlorides. that's the analyte from road salt and it will ruin your plumbing and fixtures in the house, it is not a normal analyte they check when doing water tests, has to be requested *pool is a money and time suck, more than 2 dogs is too many unless you enjoy constantly having a dog under your feet, hair everywhere and now that we have a senior dog, accidents all the time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WxWatcher007 Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 No well. No pets. Wife can’t do it because of allergies. It looks like some of the stuff done was DIY and not the best, but overall it’s a good value for what I paid and the neighborhood is fantastic. One of the best in town. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinterWxLuvr Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 20 hours ago, WxWatcher007 said: I’m a homeowner! Any general advice from all the old pros? Get ALL water away from your house. Slope soil for at least 6-8 feet, have gutters empty into an underground drainage system or drain each one at least 15 feet away. Any large trees more than 40 feet or so from your house I would remove. The ones very close aren’t as much of a problem IMO. Sure they can do damage, but it won’t be catastrophic. The big ones, tall, that are 40-50 away are the ones that can produce catastrophic damage if they come down. Whatever you think is an adequate amount of insulation in your attic, double it. Wrap your water heater in an insulation blanket. Install a programmable thermostat. The last three will save you literally thousands of dollars over time. Congrats on your purchase!!! Hope it is wonderful. PS - reading MG’s comments about a pool reminded me of something a neighbor told me once. He said the happiest day of his life was the day he got a pool. He said the second happiest day of his life was the day he had the pooled filled in 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North Balti Zen Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 Ranking the best things after power comes back on from an extended days-long outage 1. Running water returns (well people know) 2. AC returns 3. When trash day finally arrives and all the spoiled food from the outage finally goes to its final resting place and stops making the air evil foul for 100+ feet around the trash bins That last one is seriously under-rated. Holy hell, welcome, refuse workers. Your sacrifice is appreciated tomorrow. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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