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Josh, that looks like an old Coca-Cola Santa.

The WAA overperformed yesterday as we lit up a 60°, only three degrees off of the record set back in 1931, which seems like low hanging fruit for Dec. 11th. We picked up about an inch of rain overnight and the front is passing through which will usher in a boring dry period with seasonable temps. Guess I'll have to park in the Covid thread and rant.

I would accept a rerun of that winter except for drifting sleet.

Guys, guys...don't get sucked in. Just repeat the mantra, weaker and southeast, weaker and southeast.

FYP and you're right. Much easier to ship and store and the efficacy is comparable.

Agree. The current economy is a boon for big business. They are raking it in at the expense of the little guy. I also think the economy will take a hit after Christmas though as spending will fall off of a cliff without a stimulus package. This is a real possibility with McConnell and Co. not wanting to send relief to state and local governments and threatening to shut down the whole package. However, once the vaccine becomes widely distributed and we begin seeing a substantial drop in cases, ULCA economists are predicting a "roaring 20's" type of recovery. I don't disagree with this. You're not supposed to time the market, but with a downturn in the economy looming, it would be a great time to buy. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9034905/Americans-ready-roaring-20s-say-UCLA-economists.html

You're good. This could be the year of MSN specials.

Possibly, but the Euro also depicts the flow going zonal after mid-week and floods us with Pacific air, keeping the cold bottled up. It does hint at a wave crashing ashore at the end of the run. Could it be something to look forward to just in time for Christmas or just another rainer?

It would suck to be on Mt. Geos for this one. You could smell the snow while getting drenched with 33° and rain. I'll take my half inch of rain and like it.

That's absolutely a thing. I would say an overwhelming majority of people in this part of the country want a white Christmas and then no more snow for the rest of winter. Also, this discussion reminds me that we didn't have a white Christmas here last year, but we had a white Christmas eve. This counts, doesn't it?

My back yard is currently one of the nation's hottest of hotspots. And the hospitals are almost full. Pretty soon there won't be many available diversion routes. https://www.wfft.com/content/news/Allen-County-ranks-in-top-ten-COVID-19-hot-spots-in-the-United-States-573337761.html

...and here you go. https://www.wane.com/news/covid-patient-tells-doctor-all-22-people-at-thanksgiving-dinner-have-since-tested-positive/

Indiana's Governor Holcomb just announced that hospitals are required to postpone all non-emergency procedures until Jan 6th. He also empathized that if you feel you need medical attention, get it. The problem with this action is that many who may need immediate medical attention may not act on it and negatively affect their outcome. EDIT: He also told health departments that there are no exceptions permitted to limits on gathering numbers based each county's color level.

A rural Kansas hospital is full and other area hospitals have refused 106 diversions. Meanwhile, their staff "bullpen" is empty due to many having Covid themselves. One caveat within this story though: "Case numbers have increased and its county has opted out of Gov. Laura Kelly’s latest mask mandate." I find it hard to feel bad for the county based on that type of leadership. https://www.newsnationnow.com/us-news/mid-south/kansas-hospital-runs-out-of-staff-as-virus-spreads-highlights-crisis-in-rural-communities/

John Crist

I completely agree with not making anyone take it. This may come off as harsh, but at that point you let Darwinism run its course for those who decline. You would undoubtedly hear a cry concerning citizens subsidizing those who can't afford the costs of treatment who contract COVID after refusing the vaccine, but that is a cost of living in this country under currents laws.

https://www.wane.com/community/health/coronavirus/can-your-boss-fire-you-for-refusing-to-get-a-covid-19-vaccine-yes/

Probably Bill. I've often wondered if that was the case about sending out a "common message", even if the local offices didn't agree.

Pretty windy and dry. URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA 129 PM PST Sun Dec 6 2020 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM MONDAY THROUGH 10 PM TUESDAY FOR MUCH OF LOS ANGELES AND VENTURA COUNTIES DUE TO GUSTY NORTHEAST WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY... ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM MONDAY THROUGH NOON TUESDAY FOR THE SANTA BARBARA AND SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY MOUNTAINS, FOOTHILLS, AND COASTAL AREAS AND SANTA YNEZ VALLEY DUE TO GUSTY NORTHEAST TO EAST WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY... .Another Santa Ana wind event is expected to begin late tonight night and continue through Tuesday evening. The Santa Ana winds are expected to peak in strength and coverage Monday afternoon through Tuesday morning when wind gusts of 40 to 55 mph will be likely for the wind favored coastal and valley areas of Los Angeles and Ventura counties, while damaging gusts of 55 to 70 mph will be possible for the mountains (including the Santa Monicas). Also of note with this upcoming event is the upper level wind support likely bringing unusually strong northeast to east winds across portions of Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties, especially in the mountains and foothills, where wind gusts of 45 to 60 mph will be likely from Monday afternoon through Tuesday morning. While humidities are expected to rise slightly Monday morning, a drying trend is expected Monday afternoon through Tuesday when humidities in the teens and single digits will likely be common. Widespread critical fire weather conditions combined with extremely dry fuels has resulted in Red Flag Warnings for all four counties with this event.

I may have missed it if there was a discussion about weather influences on the West coast, but highs in the 70's wouldn't necessarily drive people indoors in LA more than usual. Just pandemic fatigue?

I agree with people needing help asap. I know that it makes it more complicated, but I would propose that form to be filled out similar to a W-4 sinifiying that you will get the shot when it becomes available. If you don't receive it when offered, it becomes a tax liability and the IRS would ultimately be responsible for collecting it if not voluntarily repaid.

Sounds like a good plan to me. "Former Democratic congressman and presidential candidate John Delaney has suggested giving Americans who are willing to take a coronavirus vaccine a $1,500 stimulus check." https://www.wane.com/news/stimulus-checks-would-a-1500-payment-make-you-more-likely-to-get-a-covid-vaccine/

I'm fearful that beavis is going to be a victim of climate change.

I give up.

If that's even accurate (which I doubt), the reason is because the Federal government propped up the economy with $2.59 trillion as of September 1st. Without further bailout money being appropriated soon, you're going to audibly hear the flushing sound as the economy goes down the toilet. EDIT: Oh, and here's the link to this factual data. https://datalab.usaspending.gov/federal-covid-funding/