Everyone of us is different and each copes with disappointment in their own way. It might be frustrating when people think/act the opposite of you but at the end of the day...they're entitled to feel the way they do.
I haven't given up. But I don't feel confident at all when one of the best Mets on the entire board basically gave up several posts back. It's hard to ignore that.
One thing to keep in mind - very small changes can have significant implications in results. Models simply can't hash everything out perfectly days in advance. But I'll bet the final verdict will be close to what we see now as far as the general idea.
Regarding models -
IF...and this is a huge IF...but if we end up getting shutout this week I WILL start giving some credence to the AI. It has consistently been SE all along.
My contention is from being spoiled over the past 20-25 years. We used to average a double digit snowstorm about once a decade. They started to become commonplace to the point where they've become an unrealistic expectation.
It's far from over.
Another example of my disdain for snow maps.
Elliott has been saying the last few days that the most likely outcome for us is a light to moderate event. Doesn't mean he'll be right but the setup has been loaded with potential but also very precarious.
No disrespect to those who share his thoughts, but when I see Joe Bastardi I move on and refuse to read. His thoughts mean nothing to me.
Which honestly is sad because 40 years ago I hung to his words.