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    8th TriState Weather Conference

    in New England

    Posted

    Hey there Wiz!  How are you??

    I've been laying low since retiring in April 2020 (and no thanks to the pandemic!!).  BUT...I'm tentatively planning on attending the Tri State.  One of my former colleagues will be there presenting, too.  

    As long as things go well here in SE MA, I will be there!

    Hope to see you there!

    --Turtle  

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    The Annual Countdown to May 1 Thread ©

    in New England

    Posted

    WOW!!  It's been a LONG time since I read your posts, Wiz!!  Hope all is well with you!  

    In case you haven't heard....I'M RETIRED!  Left NWS BOX on April 30, 2020...just in time for the pandemic!  I've been very quiet since then.  Had my retirement party (finally!) on May 21, as the pandemic waned in early May.  Only about 2 dozen people there, including my 2 sisters and a few other family members (one sister with her husband and stepdaughter), but it was really nice!!  ;)  One Boston TV met (who just retired, too!) stopped by to wish me well!!  EPIC!  

    You can keep in touch with me through my new GMail account (the Comcast one just up and died on me!!).  It's [email protected] .  I'm on LinkedIn too.  Anyone that reads this can reached out, too!  :thumbsup:  

    Take care, my friend, and keep in touch!!!  

    --Turtle  :D

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    Virtual gtg

    in New England

    Posted

    Glad I got in to see this....well, that is, if this can get done!!!!  :P

    I'm available anytime, preferably afternoon or evening.  (for those whom haven't heard, I'm retired!!  :sun: )

    I'll try and visit here more often.  :hug:

    --Turtle

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    Total Lunar Eclipse of 2019

    in New England

    Posted

    The eclipse was LOVELY here in SE Mass. Skies were perfectly clear, but it was damn cold!  WOW!  The hub and I really enjoyed it. Stepped outside from time to time to see the phases until totality, then had to go to bed.  Was working the early morning shift the next day.

    --Turtle 

    January 19th Pre HECS Huddle

    in New England

    Posted

    On 1/22/2019 at 7:04 PM, HoarfrostHubb said:

    Oh, dang.   Sorry I missed her!!   I had to leave around 3.

    Yep, sorry I missed you, too. I got there about 15 minutes or so after you left.  Dang!  ;)  

    Hope we have another GTG soon so more folks can come and say HI!!

    --Turtle 

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    January 19th Pre HECS Huddle

    in New England

    Posted

    On 1/17/2019 at 6:25 AM, HoarfrostHubb said:

    Definitely feeling bad for all of the NWS and other agency employees and contractors caught up in this bullshit.  If you show up, we will take care of you.

    You're too kind.  Thanks.  Still have to play by ear.  Working on stuff here.  Plus, will be at the office on Sunday at noon.

    Will keep you updated.

    --Turtle

    January 19th Pre HECS Huddle

    in New England

    Posted

    OK guys...

    Not sure you heard about this stupid shutdown thing, but I'm right in the thick of it, no pay and all...

    Plus, there's a storm a'comin (surprise, not)!!  Even with no pay, have to have someone help out with the storm on Sunday.  Waiting to hear back for possible "overtime" coverage (haha). Have to watch the gas and $$ now, too, so I am very much on the fence about going.  Yeah, this truly stinks.  I would LOVE to see all you weenies, especially in weenie mode, but very shaky right now.  (sigh...)

    Will decide by Friday night, but leaning toward no go at this point.  Truly stinks...

    Hope there's a big surprise between now and then (like the shutdown ends...).  I hate wait and see, but it's wait and see...

    --Turtle

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    PVD Missing Data

    in New England

    Posted

    On 12/23/2018 at 4:53 PM, TheSnowman said:

    Mmmmm why does the site look basically down?  Or at least No where as easy to navigate as before.....    And No one seems to know what happened with the specific snow storm data, Or the missing 1996-2003 data either.  

    OOPS! I put in too many / in the URL...try this...

    https://climate.usu.edu/mapGUI/mapGUI.php

    Not sure is this is what you're looking for, though.

    Hope to see you at the GTG in Worcester on 1/19!  ;)

    --Turtle 

    January 19th Pre HECS Huddle

    in New England

    Posted

    On 12/23/2018 at 2:54 PM, Ginx snewx said:

    I would get so jealous readings Els AFDs from PWM . Pleased to call her my friend.  Her and her husband stopped by to see me at work. Such  genuinely nice people.

    You are too kind, Steve.  Such a long time ago, the PWM's days. Can't wait to see ya!  ;)

    --Turtle (El) 

    January 19th Pre HECS Huddle

    in New England

    Posted

    Hello folks!

    Yes, I'm still out here, even though I haven't visited this site in quite a while.  Been busy living life mainly offline, as well as work which included a BIG office move back in March (oh yeah, with a snowstorm during that!  HAHA!).  

    As it so happens, I am OFF (well, unless there is a HECS or something!!   <hehehe...>).  So, for now, I will be there!  Looking forward to this!  Can't wait to see everyone, especially Will, Ray and Ginxy!  ;)  

    --Turtle 

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    Steve Maleski

    in New England

    Posted

    Saber/J,

    Thanks for posting.  I have met Steve a few times, and I believe he went to Lyndon as well.  Steve's partner at the Fairbanks Museum, Mark Breen, and I graduated from Lyndon the same year (many moons ago...).  

    Will do my best to get a card out to him.  Appreciate you sharing this info with us.

    --Turtle  

    Reconsider majoring in meteorology!

    in Weather Forecasting and Discussion

    Posted

    I suggest that all Met undergrads test the real-world market as soon as they can. For example, make your interests known to your professors, volunteer on grad research projects, seek out industry internships both public and private. This is a way to learn not only the science but also the level of demand for your skills.

    ..snip..

    Even at the high school level those interested in weather can and should start checking out the market. In the process you'll also discover your other talents and interests. Don't wait until you graduate college to find out, or you might wind up settling for a job you don't like. Meteorology is fascinating, and I admire those who can make a career out of it. Start early learning if you can be one of those.

    Yes...yes...YES!!!! I totally agree with all this!!!

    --Turtle ;)

    Reconsider majoring in meteorology!

    in Weather Forecasting and Discussion

    Posted

    For another perspective, one can read the Department of Labor's Occupational Outlook Handbook (2010-11 edition):

    http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos051.htm

    I'm glad you posted this. They have updated the wording in this to include "applicants face keen competition" and "those with graduate degrees should enjoy better prospects than those with only a bachelor’s degree." Both these were not there only a year or two ago. I'm glad this has been updated.

    Now some of my feelings on the original post:

    For the most part I do agree. Yes, the AMS did publish an article which really tuned me into the ever increasing difficulty in newly graduated met students trying to break into the field. And I totally agree with this. I had seen this anecdotally for several years before it was quantified in the article.

    Part of my job is to go out to career days at high schools to promote students going into science and meteorology. I make sure I include mention for students to go for advanced degrees or double degrees (two BS/BA degrees). Several of my classmates at Lyndon got their double degrees in meteorology and math. I almost got an AS in Physics. Another natural is computer programming. It broadens students' horizons when looking for employment after college.

    I even have high school and college students into the office for "job shadow" opportunities. While it would be difficult for me to directly say, "Good luck getting a job with the huge backlog of people with met. degrees out there now!" I do stress how important to get all kinds of experience, volunteer (in our office, college students) internships or working part time at weather related locations (like Blue Hill Observatory in eastern Mass.).

    Just my two cents worth.

    --Turtle ;)

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