Re: Banter Thread 9.0

[essexcountypete]

I’ve had much the same conversation with Viceroy HeeHaw, it went like this:

Viceroy HeeHaw:
The coast will taint with rain.

SENJ:
Again? I thought we were clean this time.

Viceroy HeeHaw:
You shall taint I say. It’s there in the h5 and in the 850.

SENJ:
But I hate when it taints. Say it ain’t so.

Viceroy HeeHaw:
It taint so.

SENJ:
Did you say ain’t or taint?

Viceroy HeeHaw:
Take your leave now.

SENJ:
Your excellency.



Pete, whatcha drinking? This rounds on me…

My usual post-shoveling Cabernet with Advil. Cheers!

[rb924119]

For those wondering, yes, I’m fine, just have been super busy. I worked through Saturday, then Sunday I was busy running around doing various errands, and then Monday my Dad and I took a trip to Ontario to pick up my new log splitter from Eastonmade’s HQ in Perth. 5.5 hours there, about a half hour on site finalizing paperwork and getting the machine ready for towing, then 5.5 hours back. We hit two bands of lake effect snow between Adams, NY and the border, so that was pretty cool to see. But otherwise the trip was fine.

One thing that I wanted to say is that nobody should feel bad about the lack of snow, because until we got to Adams, nobody from here in NEPA all the way to Adams had any significant snow on the ground. It ranged from nothing to a couple inches, which was all fresh from the minor event the two days before. But then it turned into a solid foot, and probably even more than that real quick haha

Lastly, I’ve been trying to figure out what my thoughts are through the remainder of winter, because, quite honestly, it’s confusing the absolute bejesus outta me lol there’s so much going on atmospherically, and none of it wants to play nice…..at least for now. We have another strat warm event underway (which is great), the ENSO SST’s are prime (also great), but as I mentioned a while ago, the dreaded slowing and growing of the MJO pulse through the Maritime Continent is now becoming apparent (not good), and I think that will exert its influence. However, figuring out how our pattern is going to respond to all of this has been about as easy as picking a winning NCAA Basketball bracket lol I saw Frank’s post in the LR thread about a temporary reset, and I think I largely agree. Beyond that, I’m formulating my thoughts (which are different than the ones I previously and briefly mentioned a couple weeks ago), and I don’t think that it’s all bad news. I’ll try to post on that maybe tonight or within the next couple of days. I will say this, though, I don’t think we write February off like I suggested previously. In fact, February and March may make up for our snow woes IF we can get lucky, because yet again, I think we will have a generally favorable pattern progression. Whether or not we can get the individual pieces to come together properly, that remains to be seen.

[kalleg]

For those wondering, yes, I’m fine, just have been super busy. I worked through Saturday, then Sunday I was busy running around doing various errands, and then Monday my Dad and I took a trip to Ontario to pick up my new log splitter from Eastonmade’s HQ in Perth. 5.5 hours there, about a half hour on site finalizing paperwork and getting the machine ready for towing, then 5.5 hours back. We hit two bands of lake effect snow between Adams, NY and the border, so that was pretty cool to see. But otherwise the trip was fine.

One thing that I wanted to say is that nobody should feel bad about the lack of snow, because until we got to Adams, nobody from here in NEPA all the way to Adams had any significant snow on the ground. It ranged from nothing to a couple inches, which was all fresh from the minor event the two days before. But then it turned into a solid foot, and probably even more than that real quick haha

Lastly, I’ve been trying to figure out what my thoughts are through the remainder of winter, because, quite honestly, it’s confusing the absolute bejesus outta me lol there’s so much going on atmospherically, and none of it wants to play nice…..at least for now. We have another strat warm event underway (which is great), the ENSO SST’s are prime (also great), but as I mentioned a while ago, the dreaded slowing and growing of the MJO pulse through the Maritime Continent is now becoming apparent (not good), and I think that will exert its influence. However, figuring out how our pattern is going to respond to all of this has been about as easy as picking a winning NCAA Basketball bracket lol I saw Frank’s post in the LR thread about a temporary reset, and I think I largely agree. Beyond that, I’m formulating my thoughts (which are different than the ones I previously and briefly mentioned a couple weeks ago), and I don’t think that it’s all bad news. I’ll try to post on that maybe tonight or within the next couple of days. I will say this, though, I don’t think we write February off like I suggested previously. In fact, February and March may make up for our snow woes IF we can get lucky, because yet again, I think we will have a generally favorable pattern progression. Whether or not we can get the individual pieces to come together properly, that remains to be seen.

Had to ask Ms Google what a log splitter would look like, being some what of a city girl...
WOW, a serious piece of machinery indeed, definitely something to be towed to its new home!

[rb924119]

Oooo haha no, no. That’s a processor. I’m on a smaller scale than that lol here’s my new baby after I gave ‘er a bath from the ride back:



For those who may be familiar with the firewood world, it’s a 12-22 with a tall 4-way wedge. I ran it for a brief time after this picture was taken, but still haven’t actually used it yet. Unfortunately, I won’t be able to for another four days thanks to my regular job

[Grselig]

Meh.  (All tongue in cheek.  Not serious. Maybe a hair )
What have we become. Once a proud group striving for perfection. Godzillas. Roidzillas. Stuff so powerful the Liver King is afraid of them (fyi some dude who lived on raw meat and made a fortune until it was discovered he was injecting gallons of steroids).  But now we settle happily for a few inches.  Not even a Mothra!  I guess the past winters have indeed sapped our fortitude.  I for one declare, give me real snow.  Or give me  Florida!!  Another storm with potential, now not even an Advisory for Friday.  Still. We fight!! We must save Winter. For our children. Our grandchildren. So they too can go 🛷 down a hill during real snow days.  #savewinter. We fight!!

[jmanley32]

Meh.  (All tongue in cheek.  Not serious. Maybe a hair )
What have we become. Once a proud group striving for perfection. Godzillas. Roidzillas. Stuff so powerful the Liver King is afraid of them (fyi some dude who lived on raw meat and made a fortune until it was discovered he was injecting gallons of steroids).  But now we settle happily for a few inches.  Not even a Mothra!  I guess the past winters have indeed sapped our fortitude.  I for one declare, give me real snow.  Or give me  Florida!!  Another storm with potential, now not even an Advisory for Friday.  Still. We fight!! We must save Winter. For our children. Our grandchildren. So they too can go 🛷 down a hill during real snow days.  #savewinter. We fight!!

actually most of nj just got a afvisory 2 to 4.

[Grselig]

Meh.  (All tongue in cheek.  Not serious. Maybe a hair )
What have we become. Once a proud group striving for perfection. Godzillas. Roidzillas. Stuff so powerful the Liver King is afraid of them (fyi some dude who lived on raw meat and made a fortune until it was discovered he was injecting gallons of steroids).  But now we settle happily for a few inches.  Not even a Mothra!  I guess the past winters have indeed sapped our fortitude.  I for one declare, give me real snow.  Or give me  Florida!!  Another storm with potential, now not even an Advisory for Friday.  Still. We fight!! We must save Winter. For our children. Our grandchildren. So they too can go 🛷 down a hill during real snow days.  #savewinter. We fight!!

actually most of nj just got a afvisory 2 to 4.

Ha Jman

I saw that. But my area (Wayne NJ, just west of you) only got a Hazardous notice. So yeah, in my backyard its not even Advisory. Snow Gods punishing me.

[docstox12]

Meh.  (All tongue in cheek.  Not serious. Maybe a hair )
What have we become. Once a proud group striving for perfection. Godzillas. Roidzillas. Stuff so powerful the Liver King is afraid of them (fyi some dude who lived on raw meat and made a fortune until it was discovered he was injecting gallons of steroids).  But now we settle happily for a few inches.  Not even a Mothra!  I guess the past winters have indeed sapped our fortitude.  I for one declare, give me real snow.  Or give me  Florida!!  Another storm with potential, now not even an Advisory for Friday.  Still. We fight!! We must save Winter. For our children. Our grandchildren. So they too can go 🛷 down a hill during real snow days.  #savewinter. We fight!!

LOL!
As someone who saw many 12 inch plus snowfalls since 1960, by the 1990's I would not even waste my time on anything less than a foot.But following the Channel 7 Bill Evans site which then became NJ Strong made even following minor storms like the other day and tomorrow a lot of fun.Would not miss it for anything, the ups the downs and the laughs.It's true there are things that can cause a storm to bust low BUT there are times very pleasant surprises happen too!Plenty of snow time left still and right now just enjoying the snowpack and the very cold temps.Anything Friday is a gift.

[Grselig]

Meh.  (All tongue in cheek.  Not serious. Maybe a hair )
What have we become. Once a proud group striving for perfection. Godzillas. Roidzillas. Stuff so powerful the Liver King is afraid of them (fyi some dude who lived on raw meat and made a fortune until it was discovered he was injecting gallons of steroids).  But now we settle happily for a few inches.  Not even a Mothra!  I guess the past winters have indeed sapped our fortitude.  I for one declare, give me real snow.  Or give me  Florida!!  Another storm with potential, now not even an Advisory for Friday.  Still. We fight!! We must save Winter. For our children. Our grandchildren. So they too can go 🛷 down a hill during real snow days.  #savewinter. We fight!!

LOL!
As someone who saw many 12 inch plus snowfalls since 1960, by the 1990's I would not even waste my time on anything less than a foot.But following the Channel 7 Bill Evans site which then became NJ Strong made even following minor storms like the other day and tomorrow a lot of fun.Would not miss it for anything, the ups the downs and the laughs.It's true there are things that can cause a storm to bust low BUT there are times very pleasant surprises happen too!Plenty of snow time left still and right now just enjoying the snowpack and the very cold temps.Anything Friday is a gift.

yeah Doc. In truth I agree. I would love to see a 12 inch. But still. It's very sweet seeing winter again. Even though it's not much, its winter and I am appreciative. For me, 3 inches on Friday is gift. Feels nice. Put on the fire. Pour some decent bourbon. And relax.

[docstox12]

Meh.  (All tongue in cheek.  Not serious. Maybe a hair )
What have we become. Once a proud group striving for perfection. Godzillas. Roidzillas. Stuff so powerful the Liver King is afraid of them (fyi some dude who lived on raw meat and made a fortune until it was discovered he was injecting gallons of steroids).  But now we settle happily for a few inches.  Not even a Mothra!  I guess the past winters have indeed sapped our fortitude.  I for one declare, give me real snow.  Or give me  Florida!!  Another storm with potential, now not even an Advisory for Friday.  Still. We fight!! We must save Winter. For our children. Our grandchildren. So they too can go 🛷 down a hill during real snow days.  #savewinter. We fight!!

LOL!
As someone who saw many 12 inch plus snowfalls since 1960, by the 1990's I would not even waste my time on anything less than a foot.But following the Channel 7 Bill Evans site which then became NJ Strong made even following minor storms like the other day and tomorrow a lot of fun.Would not miss it for anything, the ups the downs and the laughs.It's true there are things that can cause a storm to bust low BUT there are times very pleasant surprises happen too!Plenty of snow time left still and right now just enjoying the snowpack and the very cold temps.Anything Friday is a gift.

yeah Doc.  In truth I agree.  I would love to see a 12 inch.  But still.  It's very sweet seeing winter again.  Even though it's not much, its winter and I am appreciative.  For me, 3 inches on Friday is  gift.  Feels nice.  Put on the fire. Pour some decent bourbon.  And relax.  

Amen Freind! Basil Haydon or Woodford and a good Cuban cigar by the fireplace!
Nice snowy day tomorrow and cold stretch through the weekend.

[HectorO]

Meh.  (All tongue in cheek.  Not serious. Maybe a hair )
What have we become. Once a proud group striving for perfection. Godzillas. Roidzillas. Stuff so powerful the Liver King is afraid of them (fyi some dude who lived on raw meat and made a fortune until it was discovered he was injecting gallons of steroids).  But now we settle happily for a few inches.  Not even a Mothra!  I guess the past winters have indeed sapped our fortitude.  I for one declare, give me real snow.  Or give me  Florida!!  Another storm with potential, now not even an Advisory for Friday.  Still. We fight!! We must save Winter. For our children. Our grandchildren. So they too can go 🛷 down a hill during real snow days.  #savewinter. We fight!!

Beggers can't be choosers. Some snow is better than nothing.

[nutleyblizzard]

You would think that after a lackluster winter last year where I only received 4 1/2 inches, there would be better results this winter. So far I have only 2 inches. The theme thus far this winter is a massive cutter or a paltry snow event. Frustrating to say the least.

[crippo84]

You would think that after a lackluster winter last year where I only received 4 1/2 inches, there would be better results this winter. So far I have only 2 inches. The theme thus far this winter is a massive cutter or a paltry snow event. Frustrating to say the least.

Facts. Growing up in Virginia Beach we got excited about the occasional (once, maybe twice a winter) small snowfall similar to what we've experienced over the past 2 winters so far. Otherwise, we got nothing more than rainstorms while the snow fell just northwest of us in Richmond up to DC. It was frustrating then. It's terribly frustrating now.

What can you do though right? Come to the banter thread and take a load off lol

[amugs]

Congrats to Alex becoming a moderater. A much well deserved honor and from a kid who was on Channel 7 board that use to PM about days off from school likelihood to a young man who pursued becoming a pro met but changed after taking fluid physics n dynamics (lol not really) to a great young man and voice on this board. We are privileged to have him.  
Just made our board that much better.
Congrats Alex.

[Frank_Wx]

Amen to that Mugsy!! Congrats Alex

[weatherwatchermom]

Congratulations Alex!

[2004blackwrx]

Its amazing this all started from watching sam chamlpion and his awful forecasts. Ive been here since 2009 ish and enjoyed the sites growth. Although no one is on tv we have way better Mets now.

[MattyICE]

I’m usually pretty optimistic. But I tracked hard AF the past 2 weeks for likely a grand total of like 4-5” over 3 events. Juice not worth the squeeze. Taking a much needed break from looking at this stuff every day.

[sroc4]

I’m usually pretty optimistic. But I tracked hard AF the past 2 weeks for likely a grand total of like 4-5” over 3 events. Juice not worth the squeeze. Taking a much needed break from looking at this stuff every day.

After today I plan on briefly examine the ensembles this weekend to see how the next couple of weeks shape up but I am right there with you Matty.  Righty there with you.  You should take a trip to OTI.  There is a great bar there called the coconut lounge for this exact thing.

[weatherwatchermom]

Dunzoo did your mom get to Florida ok?!

[docstox12]

I’m usually pretty optimistic. But I tracked hard AF the past 2 weeks for likely a grand total of like 4-5” over 3 events. Juice not worth the squeeze. Taking a much needed break from looking at this stuff every day.

After today I plan on briefly examine the ensembles this weekend to see how the next couple of weeks shape up but I am right there with you Matty.  Righty there with you.  You should take a trip to OTI.  There is a great bar there called the coconut lounge for this exact thing.

Thank you Doc for the OTI Coconut Lounge boost! You long range guys all deserve R&R there!

[Dunnzoo]

Dunzoo did your mom get to Florida ok?!

Yes, no issues at Newark. Thanks for asking! It snowed all day but there was no accumulation on pavement up here. Wish I went with her!

[weatherwatchermom]

Dunzoo did your mom get to Florida ok?!

Yes, no issues at Newark. Thanks for asking!  It snowed all day but there was no accumulation on pavement up here. Wish I went with her!

My husband is at Newark now flight at 1:30 to Sunny West Palm beach...I will enjoy my cold snow covered home!

[weatherwatchermom]

I’m usually pretty optimistic. But I tracked hard AF the past 2 weeks for likely a grand total of like 4-5” over 3 events. Juice not worth the squeeze. Taking a much needed break from looking at this stuff every day.

After today I plan on briefly examine the ensembles this weekend to see how the next couple of weeks shape up but I am right there with you Matty.  Righty there with you.  You should take a trip to OTI.  There is a great bar there called the coconut lounge for this exact thing.

Thank you Doc for the OTI Coconut Lounge boost! You long range guys all deserve R&R there!

Might check in..lol but for now I am planning on cleaning out the attic..son goes back to school tom and husband left for a business trip today! so shhhh...I can throw out/donate a lot being home alone and no one to say...what is that??? and this week will be warmer so not as cold up there...

[docstox12]

I’m usually pretty optimistic. But I tracked hard AF the past 2 weeks for likely a grand total of like 4-5” over 3 events. Juice not worth the squeeze. Taking a much needed break from looking at this stuff every day.

After today I plan on briefly examine the ensembles this weekend to see how the next couple of weeks shape up but I am right there with you Matty.  Righty there with you.  You should take a trip to OTI.  There is a great bar there called the coconut lounge for this exact thing.

Thank you Doc for the OTI Coconut Lounge boost! You long range guys all deserve R&R there!

Might check in..lol but for now I am planning on cleaning out the attic..son goes back to school tom and husband left for a business trip today! so shhhh...I can throw out/donate  a lot being home alone and no one to say...what is that??? and this week will be warmer so not as cold up there...

Mom, non weather question, but are you familiar with Little Silver? My Aunt, Uncle and Cousins lived on Willow Drive and some 62 years ago , my one cousin and I would walk up a little ways to a little soda shop/lunchenette called the Sugar Bar to buy balsa wood planes with rubber bands.Also remember walking to Fort Monmouth.Exit 109.

[weatherwatchermom]

I’m usually pretty optimistic. But I tracked hard AF the past 2 weeks for likely a grand total of like 4-5” over 3 events. Juice not worth the squeeze. Taking a much needed break from looking at this stuff every day.

After today I plan on briefly examine the ensembles this weekend to see how the next couple of weeks shape up but I am right there with you Matty.  Righty there with you.  You should take a trip to OTI.  There is a great bar there called the coconut lounge for this exact thing.

Thank you Doc for the OTI Coconut Lounge boost! You long range guys all deserve R&R there!

Might check in..lol but for now I am planning on cleaning out the attic..son goes back to school tom and husband left for a business trip today! so shhhh...I can throw out/donate  a lot being home alone and no one to say...what is that??? and this week will be warmer so not as cold up there...

Mom, non weather question, but are you familiar with Little Silver? My Aunt, Uncle and Cousins lived on Willow Drive and some 62 years ago , my one cousin and I would walk up a little ways to a little soda shop/lunchenette called the Sugar Bar to buy balsa wood planes with rubber bands.Also remember walking to Fort Monmouth.Exit 109.

those are close to me. Fort Monmouth will be going thru a big change. I heard they are going to make it into a tv and film production facility. I think that will be good for the area. My dr is in little silver..

[weatherwatchermom]

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