rclab

50 minutes ago, Great Snow 1717 said:

The last known source of water in CT....who is standing guard??

D.I.T.? As always.....

53 minutes ago, Rjay said:

Same storm.   I dont look depressed 

It could most certainly hurt to be your avatar in that weather, although you could be Forky’s. As always .....

10 hours ago, Whineminster said:

I murder picked my big Italian nose trying to get a boog out and got a bad head cold a few days later.....was tested on the cape and had my results in half an hour (negative). Depends on where you go.  

Thank goodness for the test result. On another note at my age, heritage and regarding the source of your common cold infection, it’s the only part of my carcass, where I can accurately, if not proudly, say mine is bigger than yours. As always 

1 hour ago, donsutherland1 said:

@blizzard1024Tree rings at some locations had seemingly become a less reliable indicator of temperature. More recent research suggests that light (dimming) may have been responsible.

https://phys.org/news/2014-05-arctic-tree-ring-divergence-problem.html

 

Thank you, Don. Excellent article for a common persons ease of understanding. Considering the, as described, human initiated fix, the article could have easily been subtitled, Damned if you do/Damned if you don’t. The natural balancing, to right the global problem, when it comes, will be out of our hands. As always ....

4 hours ago, bluewave said:

The New England crew is probably happy that this is a rainfall departure and not snowfall.

 

From what I’ve read in the New England forum, their is a growing concern for the droughts effects on the flora and the potential for fire. Your fine graphic underlines their fears. As always.....

48 minutes ago, LibertyBell said:

It's not allowed as of now because of safety concerns, but they are seeking permits.

 

https://nyc.streetsblog.org/2020/09/25/new-york-is-embracing-outdoor-heat-lamps-right-as-france-is-rejecting-them/

I hope an accommodation can be reached. I feel curbside use and an indefinite general extension of outdoor dining may serve the restaurants well.   As always ......

2 hours ago, LibertyBell said:

They're setting up enclosed bubbles to keep outdoor customers warm and may even use propane heaters.

 

I’m not up on the protocols, L B. How safe and are there controls for such a possible widespread use of propane heating? As always .....

29 minutes ago, moneypitmike said:

Is that Cobble Hill in Brooklyn?  My sister used to live there many moons ago.

29 minutes ago, moneypitmike said:

Is that Cobble Hill in Brooklyn?  My sister used to live there many moons ago.

Yes sir. Historical or hysterical depending on your politics and if you have to deal with city landmarks to get permission to do work on your own row house. I’m on Tompkins Place between Court and Clinton, Kane and Degraw. Where, if I may ask, did you’d sister live? As always ....

On 9/22/2020 at 10:47 AM, Nibor said:

 

Snow weenies are always wild’n, especially at parties. 

Just waiting to be decriminalized. As always .....

On 9/22/2020 at 10:24 AM, Nibor said:

You must be fun at parties. 

N, I believe the Tine man was referring to clothing. Other than that party on. As always ......

6 hours ago, Ginx snewx said:

My front and back property have stone walls. I am always amazed at the stone masons from the 1600 1700 1800 hundreds who took such time to build intricate walls. Such beauty as this stock pic shows

Amazing, possibly as far back as the 17th century. True craftsman and Masons. Their never ending supply of material, a gift of the ice ages. As always

1 hour ago, Damage In Tolland said:

That borders the periphery of the backyard/ woods. It’s kind of a diagonal line that stretches from the woods up to behind the house. There’s a public hiking trail way back in the woods that goes for many miles thru the woods in town 

I found the stone fences so natural. Did you or previous owners erect it? Is it older than your residence or the others in the area? It is graceful and unobtrusive what better boundary than earths own stone. As always ....

5 minutes ago, Damage In Tolland said:

Death surrounds us now. Trees going

Some of us play chess with it daily and try to stay one pawn ahead. The stone fence in the photo, do you know how far back it goes? As always .....

3 hours ago, Hitman said:

and humans like to complain.  same people whining about the cold will be whining about the heat next time it gets warm.  personally, I save my complaining for mud season and humidity. 

fwiw-wife went behind my back and turned the heat on in the bedroom last night.  blasphemy.

Your Mrs sounds like a strong individual. If she ever joins the forum she will probably be known as Hit-ma’am. As always ....

20 minutes ago, IrishRob17 said:

There’s an extreme lack of coping skills in today’s society. 

I’m old, I R and even through this magnificent stretch of weather I’ve left my front window open. The invigorating morning low temperature forces me and my blood ( however much I have left ) to get moving as I venture into the wilds of my NYC postage stamp and endure the harsh 48 degree chill. As always ....

11 minutes ago, dryslot said:

Back to back 20's here the last 2 mornings, Been a rough weekend for us as we had to put down a pet on Saturday, Have done it 4 other times over the years and its just never easy.

“Light their way When darkness surrounds them; Give them love. Let it shine all round.” A potent lyric and sentiment. One that, apparently, you have demonstrated many times. As always .....

30 minutes ago, bluewave said:

Excellent points from Rclab and Liberty Bell. I remember the old days of photography when I would do all my own black and white darkroom printing after taking the photos. Switching over to digital allowed me to do more extensive color post processing. Smartphones really opened up the world of photography to many more people. There are some great photographers now who do much of their work on a iPhone or Android. But a dedicated bunch are still working on DSLR and mirrorless cameras. The old saying is the best camera is the one that you have with you.
 

 

How wonderful, how beautiful. We have so much to lose. I pray we’re not too late. As always .....

7 hours ago, LibertyBell said:

mine is give me historic torches or give me historic snowstorms or give me death lol.

 

Forky must realize that the way things are going with the atmosphere you could end up with both. As always...

6 minutes ago, Typhoon Tip said:

Tip is this an agreement on current thinking or a graphic with an ominous message? As always ....

5 hours ago, LibertyBell said:

Now that the pollution from those wildfires is dissipating I got to see Orion and the Pleaides for the first time since last winter!  And last evening's 2 day old crescent moon looked quite pretty.

 

 

 I wonder sometimes why anyone needs an artificial stimulant when all you have to do is open your senses to the natural world. As you and others have aptly described in word and photo. The most effective drug ever created is all around us. All one need do is allow the high to take hold. In this case the hope is that it will become addictive. As always ....

40 minutes ago, donsutherland1 said:

Morning thoughts...

The coldest air so far this season remains in place. Today will be partly sunny and still very cool for the season. The temperature will likely top out in the lower and middle 60s across the region. Likely high temperatures around the region include:

New York City (Central Park): 64°
Newark: 65°
Philadelphia: 66°

Toward the middle of this week, a warmer pattern will develop.

In terms of verification, here's how last evening's estimates worked out:

Albany: 35°; Actual: 34°
Allentown: 39°; Actual: 36°
Boston: 46°; Actual: 44°
Bridgeport: 47°; Actual: 49°
Harrisburg: 42°; Actual: 43°
Hartford: 38°; Actual: 36°
Islip: 48°; Actual: 48°
New York City: 48°; Actual: 50°
Newark: 47°; Actual: 48°
Philadelphia: 47°; Actual: 47°
Poughkeepsie: 37°; Actual: 36°
Providence: 44°; Actual: 46°
White Plains: 42°; Actual: 45°

Average Error: 1.5°

 

UHI effect rarely fails us. As always....

32 minutes ago, CoastalWx said:

I don’t think I’ve once had the heat on in September. I also want my burner checked before I use it.

My burner actually went on this am. Thermostat still set at summer levels, row house, inner NYC, UHI and a warm ocean as my next door neighbor. How embarrassing is that? As always ....

5 minutes ago, donsutherland1 said:

Under mostly sunny skies, the temperature rose into the lower 60s at Robert Moses State Park this afternoon. A few Monarch butterflies were in flight, but the peak migration is still a little in the future, as much of the goldenrod has yet to bloom. Five photos from today:

If I may Don, your Demonstrated and gentle caring for our planet means Gaia chose her custodians well. As always ...

34 minutes ago, Maureen said:

Extremely annoying. There are people on this site who are simply never pleased with the temperature. They must have some sleepless nights over their thermostats.

I find those first cool days and evenings, at summers end, quite special. Standing in my Inner city, UHI blessed brick walled postage stamp, I can close me eyes, breath in deeply and feel I am in one of those beautiful photos posted in the New England forum. Of course, that lasts only until I open my eyes. I am alone now so nights can be extra chilly. It’s not really a problem. For me an extra blanket and a vivid imagination/memory serves me well. As always ....

7 hours ago, TriPol said:

What happens if Hurricane Omega runs into an Omega Block?

That’s when push comes to shove. As always.....