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I was at that location under that cell...didn't see/hear hail, but the rain was the heaviest we've had in a number of years, enough that I couldn't see houses on other side of cul de sac for about five minutes.

We've not tried the Target brand of seltzer yet, but that sounds pretty good. We've tried every flavor that Wegmans offers, and they have quite a few...sometimes limited editions. Personal faves there include black cherry vanilla and cherry pomegranate. I grab "dragonfruit" when they have it (interesting flavor), and I'm currently working on finishing the peach, since Mrs. V tried it but didn't like it. She says it tastes like peach perfume...

Can confirm. Lots more lightning/thunder than yesterday afternoon, too. Sun coming back out now -- based on the LWX disco, sounds like we gradually clear out from here and we're done with storms for the afternoon? Watch box is currently only for SE of us...

Currently 72. LWX highlighting in their morning disco that models are targeting FXBG and lower Potomac today for potential severe, though still possible up/down I-95 corridor. Also, you know what's good for battling the ridging and the heat, @CAPE?

Did you have a nearby or direct lightning strike? I'd be most worried about my/our computer equipment in that situation...but since you were able to post, that's (hopefully) not an issue.

R.I.P. dear wind chimes hanging in the yard! Dear God, those things go up on end for a second, and then they're straight up GONE like Dorothy's house on its way to Oz. Interesting to see it "dance" in a spiral in the yard for minute or two....I thought it would be moving off right away. I know this was a little guy, but wow...tornadoes are Mother Nature's way of saying, "F*ck around and find out." Yeah, for all of the dark sky drama last night, it was sort of lame. I still haven't replaced my rain gauge (BAD weather nerd!), but we got about 5 minutes of heavy rain and one hearty lightning bolt/thunderclap. Tracking the radar for the northern crew was far more interesting.

"Tongue hockey" was another necking euphemism from HS....although given the, uh, "position" that the periodical cicadas manifest during their public displays of affection, "butt hockey" might be a more apt term for them.

You posted videos of the three different periodical species a month or two ago in this thread, and I thought at the time, "the septendecim can't POSSIBLY be that loud." Yes, they really are. I've walked through my house over the past two weeks, and distinctly heard that "phaaaaaa-roah" call -- much louder than the normal chorusing -- and was able to trace it to the specific bedroom or bathroom window where the septendecim cicada was hanging out and singing because it was SO much louder. AND, you could see their back half raising/falling as they sang. Truly fascinating stuff.

Interesting. We (well, my neighbors on both sides of me, not ME) seem to be having a sudden infestation of groundhogs. They love to munch the clover in my front yard, but then haul ass under either of my neighbors' cars in their driveways to take cover when someone enters/leaves by way of our front door. The more disturbing thing, which I've alerted both neighbors to, is that I hear them scratching/scraping for purchase UNDER each of their cars when they run scared....I'm worried that they're doing some damage underneath those vehicles. :/

Congratulations, @Always in Zugzwang and @toolsheds, on your daughter and son (respectively) graduating high school! We just had the local high school's "graduation parade" go through our neighborhood...and as with that crew, I'm sure it hasn't been easy fo you all to navigate the last year or two of HS with your kids during the pandemic. Wishing the very best for both of them going forward...

Oh, I was in your shoes at one time. But as @H2O and probably just about every other parent on here would attest....you would be astounded at what you A) get used to, and B) tolerate, when it comes to addressing, disposing of or otherwise addressing bodily fluids originating from humans under the age of about 10. Like nearly everyone else...I'm guessing you'd be a pro at about 3-4 months into the process...

Damn. That cell north of Baltimore and heading into Bel Air looks like it means business. Just about showtime here in SE FFxCo.

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I'm so glad...it makes mine, too, whenever I stumble across it, because I hate that whiny, bald-headed a**hole. Whoever thought that kid...not to mention his pliable, idiotically indulgent parents...would be a good role model(s) for anyone?? On a semi-related note, when I pulled that Caillou clip this morning, I ran across some "Bananas In Pyjamas" GIFs. Forgot ALL about that little slice of heaven. The Aussies that came up with that concept must've partook in some powerful grass from the Outback...

Feel for you guys. I remember wishing these things, when the sports practices/games magically aligned with severe/wet/icy wx over the years. It was especially nice when I occasionally assistant coached...and *I* got to make the cancellation calls (and make them I did). Just finished half the lawn...86 IMBY, and kinda soupy w/ DP of 69. Vacillating between full sun and filtered sun through high clouds. Won't be a bit surprised to hear the wx radio squawk within the next 1-2 hours.

Well, there's this -- we should have 0% chance of spinners. 74/70 right now...with, surprisingly, a few weak breaks of sun through the overcast here at home.

Literally, the only Caillou outtake worth watching...

My wife likens the combined cicada song to many distant emergency vehicle sirens....but now that you mention it, yeah, it really DOES sound like someone taped down an engaged phaser trigger!! About 50/50. You sound like you may have direct experience in this department.

I so enjoy their singing....have been opening the windows every morning through early afternoon to hear it. Not gonna lie...I will miss their chorusing when they're gone. On the other hand...I'm NOT going to miss our yellow Lab chowing down on a few, and then bringing them back UP for a vote within about 30 minutes.

LOL. I'm sure you'll do fine. Not that you air your family laundry on here, but honestly, the few things that you have shared, I've only ever heard you say positive things about your kiddo...I'm sure you and Mr. Map will have few if any issues.

I'm guessing this is "peak" Brood X time for us, and that the chorusing isn't going to get any louder, so...leaving this here so I can come back in a couple weeks to re-live that sound. I've gotten so used to hearing it in the background WHILE INSIDE, that it's a little overpowering when you first go outside.

Currently 86, partly cloudy, though it's been mostly sunny since late morning. So much for cloudy and only 80 today...but I'll take it. #NotComplaining