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    August 2020 Discussion

    in New England

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    Got the usual 20 drops - makes 6 of the last 8 days with some drops, total 0.03".  Can't ever remember having warned storms within 5 miles both north and south at the same time.  Reminds me of my one frame of duckpins - 1st ball took out the headpin and #5, 2nd hit #2 and #8 and the 3rd went down the middle of the road cleared by first 2.  Wonder what cleared the way for my nothingburger "storm". 
    GYX statement on the southerly one warned of golf ball size hail.
    High and dry here. One cell slid to the north, as usual

    August 2020 Discussion

    in New England

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    17 minutes ago, tamarack said:

    2"+ would be great but seeing is believing.  GFS shows about 1/3 as much and even its qpf has consistently drained away as an even got closer.  5 days out from this past Mon-Tues, GFS was showing over 1" - we managed to bag a "T" on one of those days. 

    Not getting my hopes up. we know how these pan out

    Summer 2020 Banter and random observations

    in New England

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    6 minutes ago, HIPPYVALLEY said:

    We are so far from done.  The mental toll will really ramp up by winter if this continues with no finish line in sight.  Then we get to the fuk it stage where some people start to give up and stop masking and distancing. 

    my wife was asking when this was going to be over and how long do we have to wear masks. There's no good answer. Even with a decent vaccine and better therapeutic treatments, Covid will likely be around a long time, hopefully mutating into a less damaging virus. It's not like if we get a vaccine, it'll be like an overnight shift to no more masks and social distancing can stop. What bothers me a bit is how long do we have to play by the virus's rules. Another words, at what point will be in the clear? We could be 1-2 yrs down the road and despite a good vaccine, some will still get it and public health might still be pushing the masks and distancing. For some people  unfortunately, they will forever be mask wearers and more anti-social, but I think you're right, eventually a lot of people will grow tired (if not already) of the protective measures and try to go back to normal. This winter is going to be a real test, especially in northern climates where a lot of the outdoor recreation and eating out will largely come to an end. Restaurants will still be heavily restricted on occupancy and life in general will just feel different, especially with the shorter days.  Will certainly be mentally challenging for a lot

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    Summer 2020 Banter and random observations

    in New England

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    Been looking at getting a prefab garage (1st/2nd pic) and saw one well priced at $8,000 for a 14'x24'. These are 2x4' construction with garage and side door, wood floor. I wanted a little more width at 16', but they don't make them, so I asked a friend who does construction to quote me for a 16x24', which I term an oversized shed, rather than a garage. There's no slab/foundation, just wooden floor/skid setup. He sent me the quote and I just about fell over. $24,100. WTF! This is an unfinished shed with 5/12 roof, no 2nd story. $62/sqft. That's ridiculous. Here's a pic of what we want (3rd pic). Some how he got $16K in materials, yet when I priced it out at HD I was ~$6500. Labor is $8,000. This just seems outrageous. I know building is hot lately, but I think we just get the prefab and deal with the narrow width.image.thumb.png.9d1a9f728fd9ea50c9e750fb6d7a5d15.pngimage.thumb.png.bee68be45add4868c4091507929920f2.png

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