Post by: RHPConsult on January 22, 2007, 10:59:11 PM
(written from Honolulu, BTW
)
Post by: Paddy on January 22, 2007, 11:48:13 PM
Here in North Andover, we have the merest dusting. My 15 year old kept peering out the window this evening, getting all excited by the few snowflakes drifting down, visions of snow days dancing in his head. I'm afraid he's out of luck; Massachusetts may be a bit silly about their snow days, but half an inch isn't going to do it!
My crocuses are about 2" tall - they popped up very enthusiastically when we hit 69º F a few weeks ago, but must be wishing they hadn't now, because it's been hovering under 20 at night and around freezing during the day - with a predicted high of 13 on Friday. Brrrr....and to think I was out working in the garage just over two weeks ago seriously considering donning a pair of shorts!!
Post by: kimmer on January 23, 2007, 01:53:58 AM
Here? The snow is almost all gone, the sun was out, the high temp was 57, and I'm back to wearing a light jacket outside. Perfect weather.
Paddy, everything in our yard is dead -- except the rhodies, and the largest one of those isn't looking too good. Come on out for a visit. You don't need to stay home and pack boxes. HAHAHA!
Post by: csonni on January 23, 2007, 04:10:38 AM
Post by: Gregg on January 23, 2007, 07:37:10 AM
Post by: Xairbusdriver on January 23, 2007, 03:03:41 PM
QUOTE
If the pictures are not too old, how would we know the difference?
Under high magnification, you can read the date of origin of the flakes. That is, assuming the image was taken at a high resolution to begin with. Newer flakes even have the Fractal formula on them!
Post by: csonni on February 16, 2007, 03:41:58 AM
Post by: D76 on February 16, 2007, 09:32:18 AM
QUOTE(Xairbusdriver @ Jan 23 2007, 04:03 PM) [snapback]116835[/snapback]
Newer flakes even have the Fractal formula on them!
But since Bill Gates bought the weather office to eliminate the competition, each flake uses the same fractal formula.But it appears that to the majority of people, the MS flakes are good enough — and most people are content with MS's snow jobs.
You'll really notice the difference when each rain drop is square.
Post by: RHPConsult on February 16, 2007, 07:24:33 PM
Post by: csonni on March 09, 2007, 05:29:15 PM
Post by: kimmer on March 09, 2007, 07:34:07 PM
I'm not sure where you are at ... but I'm now cold. I need a cup of hot coffee.
Post by: csonni on March 09, 2007, 08:21:20 PM
Post by: Gregg on March 10, 2007, 09:23:24 AM
"Down here" we identify our location by state. Of course, there may be towns of the same name in several states. - don't know if a similar thing happens in Canada.
Post by: kimmer on March 10, 2007, 12:13:00 PM
QUOTE(Gregg @ Mar 10 2007, 07:23 AM) [snapback]121505[/snapback]
Ok, but just a hint.... what Province is that?
Is this a serious question?
It's in the Province of Newfoundland. It's a famous area.
Post by: Xairbusdriver on March 10, 2007, 12:22:05 PM
QUOTE
Is this a serious question?
I don't think so, otherwise he would have used a map or even Google or some other search engine.
Post by: kimmer on March 10, 2007, 12:26:00 PM
QUOTE(Xairbusdriver @ Mar 10 2007, 10:22 AM) [snapback]121541[/snapback]
I don't think so, otherwise he would have used a map or even Google or some other search engine.
Then I should go back and erase my response?
Post by: csonni on March 10, 2007, 01:08:55 PM
Post by: Gregg on March 10, 2007, 01:48:49 PM
So "Labrador" is the "Province", eh? Just like Quebec is a "country".
It may be famous, but I've not been north or northeast of Boston, so I'm not aquainted with the geography up that far.
Post by: csonni on March 10, 2007, 02:33:53 PM
Post by: kimmer on March 10, 2007, 03:51:10 PM
Post by: Gregg on March 10, 2007, 06:57:33 PM
QUOTE(Gregg @ Mar 10 2007, 01:48 PM) [snapback]121551[/snapback]
So "Labrador" is the "Province", eh? Just like Quebec is a "country".
QUOTE(csonni @ Mar 10 2007, 02:33 PM) [snapback]121561[/snapback]
Quebec has never gained their sovereignty as a country. They are still a province within the borders of Canada.
It appears that the nuance of my statement was not observed. Notice the quotation marks. I gathered from your earlier post that Labrador is not considered to be a true Province by some.
QUOTE(kimmer @ Mar 10 2007, 03:51 PM) [snapback]121582[/snapback]
Can't have Gregg going around map less .... try this
Thanks! You know how I love maps! It appears that Goose Bay is a town, not a bay; and not a town on a bay. Bet they would be able to lower taxes by changing the name to E Bay.
Post by: csonni on April 11, 2007, 05:05:24 AM
Post by: Gregg on April 11, 2007, 08:06:29 AM
Post by: RNKIII on April 11, 2007, 08:21:23 AM
We are/were supposed to get that same "6-10 inches"
But so far it's only amounted to about a slushy 1-2"...
SO FAR!!..This time of year I'm of the "Mother Nature put it there... she can take it away" persuasion... We'll see how that sets with "management"
Hope your trip is going well...
Bob K. rnkiii
Post by: csonni on April 11, 2007, 01:07:00 PM
Post by: RHPConsult on April 11, 2007, 07:24:13 PM
As I sit looking out my hotel window over the "presently" snow-free Honolulu Bay (again!), I'm surely glad you got around to answering my query of, what was it, last January
And now, seriously . . . good luck with all that white stuff.
I'm going to check for a Goose Bay web page to see if here's some data on what the community looks like absent all that snow cover!
I have to admit that before I saw that sketch map, I (too) assumed that Gose Bay was on the Atlantic . . . err sumthin'
Post by: csonni on April 11, 2007, 10:17:04 PM
Post by: RHPConsult on April 11, 2007, 10:52:12 PM
QUOTE(csonni @ Apr 11 2007, 08:17 PM) [snapback]124318[/snapback]
RHPConsult- if you scroll back some, you'll see I did answer your query earlier. This is just a follow up.
Whoops, right you are. And, thanks. Very interesting pics . . . really.