magpiemaniac Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 I was not expecting the Canes to play this well tonight against the Lightning after such a long quarantine break. Tight game with some excellent goaltending. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metalicwx366 Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 5 hours ago, Avdave said: Sounds a lot like winter in NC or Waycross Haha! Exactly. Forecasting over here is challenging and fun at the same time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frazdaddy Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 On 1/28/2021 at 9:25 PM, magpiemaniac said: I was not expecting the Canes to play this well tonight against the Lightning after such a long quarantine break. Tight game with some excellent goaltending. One of the best games I've seen them play in a while. Petr is in a zone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magpiemaniac Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 8 hours ago, frazdaddy said: One of the best games I've seen them play in a while. Petr is in a zone. It was a defensive masterpiece. Nice to see considering the skaters they have out. Canes might be one of the best 3-on-3 teams around. I’d post in the NHL thread in our sports zone forum here, but it’s all Bruins and other northeast fans in there. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frazdaddy Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 6 hours ago, magpiemaniac said: It was a defensive masterpiece. Nice to see considering the skaters they have out. Canes might be one of the best 3-on-3 teams around. I’d post in the NHL thread in our sports zone forum here, but it’s all Bruins and other northeast fans in there. LOL I agree, maybe in a couple of months we can both go in there and honk a bit! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avdave Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 Got this article in my email today: Blizzard of 2000 in Jan. https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/north-carolina/great-blizzard-of-2000-nc/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=north-carolina&utm_campaign=newsletter&utm_content=nltitle1&utm_medium=email&utm_source=inyourstate&utm_content=24+Inches+Of+Snow+Fell+On+North+Carolina+In+January+Of+2000&utm_campaign=Only+In+North+Carolina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilj4425 Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 We want rain. We want rain. We want rain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magpiemaniac Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 I’ve been dealing with some scammers trying to get into my AT&T wireless account since yesterday. The emails, texts, and calls are becoming increasingly slick and sophisticated nowadays. I’ve had to reset my password three times in the past day. AT&T’s customer service is so atrocious that they all sound like scammers whether they’re legit or not. My father (a retired Baptist minister) is 88 years old. When I told him about it, he replied, “The dollar you make today: there’s an @sshole staying up late tonight figuring out how to get it.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magpiemaniac Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 If you people don’t stop bickering about the weather, I’m gonna have to start talking about politics and religion. But, yeah, this in one of my favorite boards because it is about the weather as a hobby and most of us don’t get too bent out of shape about things. We just all need to focus on keeping the conversation in the right threads. I fall short sometimes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckeyefan1 Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magpiemaniac Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 Canes are s***ing the bed tonight, so maybe I should talk about the weather. Edit: I take back what I said. Canes changed the sheets and kicked butt after a slow shart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black & Gold Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 OK...before everyone jumps on me, I'm new as you can obviously see but I've observed and lurked for years. I swear I remember an "introduce yourself" thread but I sure can't find it. So, that being said, I wanted to say thank you all for the years of knowledge and pure enjoyment I have gotten from this site. It's hard to believe that so much education and knowledge is on this one site but I have seen predictions and forecasting that the suits couldn't touch! So thank you all for helping me learn and giving me so much enjoyment. Appreciate it and sorry for this being in the Banter Thread. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jburns Posted February 16, 2021 Author Share Posted February 16, 2021 1 hour ago, Display Name said: OK...before everyone jumps on me, I'm new as you can obviously see but I've observed and lurked for years. I swear I remember an "introduce yourself" thread but I sure can't find it. So, that being said, I wanted to say thank you all for the years of knowledge and pure enjoyment I have gotten from this site. It's hard to believe that so much education and knowledge is on this one site but I have seen predictions and forecasting that the suits couldn't touch! So thank you all for helping me learn and giving me so much enjoyment. Appreciate it and sorry for this being in the Banter Thread. Feel free to jump in and participate. No one will “jump on you” although I have to say that your display name is the weakest display name I have ever seen displayed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black & Gold Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 I hate to tell you this...that was the third name I tried. I couldn't get the other two attempts at an account to go thru, not sure if it was my email or what but I searched the spam, the drafts, every folder and waited for days in both cases. I never did see a verification email and the very next time I tried it, I gave a *hit name and wouldn't you know it worked that time!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILMRoss Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 This is how my power lines look outside my apartment if Raleigh gets ice it’s going to be the acc tournament before I get power back smh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jburns Posted February 16, 2021 Author Share Posted February 16, 2021 1 hour ago, Black & Gold said: I hate to tell you this...that was the third name I tried. I couldn't get the other two attempts at an account to go thru, not sure if it was my email or what but I searched the spam, the drafts, every folder and waited for days in both cases. I never did see a verification email and the very next time I tried it, I gave a *hit name and wouldn't you know it worked that time!! Just picking at you a bit. If you want to change your name we can get it done but it really doesn’t matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black & Gold Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 Thank you. I checked and saw that I could change it so I did and you are SO right, that name stunk but naturally it was the one that went thru! I don't mind the picking in the least! I appreciate getting onto the site after weeks of trying! Thank you again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCSU_Pi Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 I have a practical question for the board. It's obviously too late for the current storm, but thinking about the future, how practical is a home standby generator for people with heat pump heat? I can't remember precisely, but I think it's a 3 ton, 14 or 15 SEER unit, with heat strips. I assume the strips are out of the question, but can you practically/safely run the heat off a generator? In such a case, I would be talking about just running at some minimum level of comfort. From what I've read, the starting in-rush is just going to be too much for most home generators. Complicating matters is that I do not have gas service at my home, nor is it currently offered to my address. So were I to get a generator, I'd also need to pay for installation of gas service, or a tank and a delivery service. I don't even know if there's gas service on my street. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jburns Posted February 16, 2021 Author Share Posted February 16, 2021 16 minutes ago, Black & Gold said: Thank you. I checked and saw that I could change it so I did and you are SO right, that name stunk but naturally it was the one that went thru! I don't mind the picking in the least! I appreciate getting onto the site after weeks of trying! Thank you again! Enjoy. Black and Gold is for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landof2rivers Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 I saw in the threat thread that people are planning ahead. So, in that vein, what items are suggested? It's not like snow where you put down salt or sand. Other than having gas on hand for the generator, charging items, and getting batteries, what am I missing? TIA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckeyefan1 Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 23 minutes ago, landof2rivers said: I saw in the threat thread that people are planning ahead. So, in that vein, what items are suggested? It's not like snow where you put down salt or sand. Other than having gas on hand for the generator, charging items, and getting batteries, what am I missing? TIA I use light plastic hung on command strips to block off a small area. I have a ton of candles and clay pots to help warm the room. That comes in handy when you don’t have a fireplace. Hand warmers, strategically placed, are a good investment. Adding hot water in plastic bottles under blankets helps to keep you warm. Keep the car filled up to unthaw as needed too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jburns Posted February 16, 2021 Author Share Posted February 16, 2021 14 minutes ago, buckeyefan1 said: I use light plastic hung on command strips to block off a small area. I have a ton of candles and clay pots to help warm the room. That comes in handy when you don’t have a fireplace. Hand warmers, strategically placed, are a good investment. Adding hot water in plastic bottles under blankets helps to keep you warm. Keep the car filled up to unthaw as needed too. Sounds complicated. I use a much simpler old fashioned method. Lucky for me my wife is a bit too old to get pregnant. Bring on the storm. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black & Gold Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 2 hours ago, jburns said: Enjoy. Black and Gold is for? College colors (Southern MS) & New Orleans Saints. Thanks for asking! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landof2rivers Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 1 hour ago, buckeyefan1 said: I use light plastic hung on command strips to block off a small area. I have a ton of candles and clay pots to help warm the room. That comes in handy when you don’t have a fireplace. Hand warmers, strategically placed, are a good investment. Adding hot water in plastic bottles under blankets helps to keep you warm. Keep the car filled up to unthaw as needed too. Thanks for the suggestions 1 hour ago, jburns said: Sounds complicated. I use a much simpler old fashioned method. Lucky for me my wife is a bit too old to get pregnant. Bring on the storm. Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magpiemaniac Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 3 hours ago, NCSU_Pi said: I have a practical question for the board. It's obviously too late for the current storm, but thinking about the future, how practical is a home standby generator for people with heat pump heat? I can't remember precisely, but I think it's a 3 ton, 14 or 15 SEER unit, with heat strips. I assume the strips are out of the question, but can you practically/safely run the heat off a generator? In such a case, I would be talking about just running at some minimum level of comfort. From what I've read, the starting in-rush is just going to be too much for most home generators. Complicating matters is that I do not have gas service at my home, nor is it currently offered to my address. So were I to get a generator, I'd also need to pay for installation of gas service, or a tank and a delivery service. I don't even know if there's gas service on my street. A larger whole-house backup generator should be large enough depending on what else it would run. Generac makes air-cooled generators up to 24 kw. An electrician can calculate what size you need. You might not need one that large depending on what else you’d be running. For fuel, a 500-gallon in-ground propane tank (filled at 80% for expansion) would run the generator for over 5 days on full load and over 8 days on half load. Of course, a portable, gas-fueled generator could not handle that sort of load. They’re for the basics like refrigerator, microwave, etc. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCSU_Pi Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 1 minute ago, magpiemaniac said: Thanks, that's good feedback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCSU_Pi Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 16 minutes ago, wxduncan said: I mean I know some don't want an ICE storm but... Is there a volcano nearby to throw wxduncan in? (I'd reply in the storm thread, but I wasn't sure if storm mode was on) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wxduncan Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 7 minutes ago, NCSU_Pi said: Is there a volcano nearby to throw wxduncan in? (I'd reply in the storm thread, but I wasn't sure if storm mode was on) Lol thanks for the laugh 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frazdaddy Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 19 hours ago, magpiemaniac said: A larger whole-house backup generator should be large enough depending on what else it would run. Generac makes air-cooled generators up to 24 kw. An electrician can calculate what size you need. You might not need one that large depending on what else you’d be running. For fuel, a 500-gallon in-ground propane tank (filled at 80% for expansion) would run the generator for over 5 days on full load and over 8 days on half load. Of course, a portable, gas-fueled generator could not handle that sort of load. They’re for the basics like refrigerator, microwave, etc. That set up installed less the tank will run 8500.00 installed. Well worth it if your county's grid is mostly above ground. We lose power at least twice a month in Chat Co. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avdave Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 Posted by another poster on the main forum, but this is awesome Old school weather channel with the old graphics and such but with the current data outside. https://battaglia.ddns.net/twc/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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