The COMPLAIN ABOUT THE WEATHER Thread

[Rachael98]

I wouldn't normally complain because in the UK, rain is expected all the time.

However, anyone see the horribly ironic thing here?
We are in drought in many places across the country. We've also had torrential downpours for days, plus galeforce winds which has led to flooding and electricity cut offs.

I'll give you a hint:
Drought and flooding at the same time.

Please make me feel better by posting your traumas too:p! (weather related of course)

Or post "it's lovely here" to deliberately annoy and upset me. Which is also fine.

[pinkster73]

It's a lovely 2 degrees celcius here. But no snow.

[cr4zy_eights]

It like 90 degrees F here AND HATING IT
It's like always 90 lol
I cant stand this weather
It was 85 on Christmas day....that alone will make you go crazy...

[ariesblu]

Sorry I don't have a lot to complain about. It's 67 degrees out here...

[sweetstuff525]

It's 56 hear very windy and getting ready to rain at night... New York but I luv this temparature

[shakiba]

It did rain today. No biggie, but its so cold this month. It should be warm by now!

[dalula]

the weather was driving me INSANE. One week it was blistering hot (in the 90s) and the next week it started raining. :\ right now it is quite warm. It was just raining on Thursday, and now it is hot. oh the weather

[copycats]

it rained here:( but now its sunny :)

[pinkster73]

It like 90 degrees F here AND HATING IT
It's like always 90 lol
I cant stand this weather
It was 85 on Christmas day....that alone will make you go crazy...

Seriously? I would LOVE that!

[copycats]

It like 90 degrees F here AND HATING IT
It's like always 90 lol
I cant stand this weather
It was 85 on Christmas day....that alone will make you go crazy...
i love places with tropical weather:)

[purpsandherb]

It has stayed in th low 90s this past week. Im glad cuz it was rain and high winds before that. Enjoying this weather now before the real blistering sumer comes!!

[lylahmae]

It is mid fifties and drizzling between downpours all day here in Michigan.

[mattyboo1]

Weird weather in Canada today

[mattyboo1]

I mean yesterday it was actually pretty nice today though

[sparks229]

Well this wasn't today but there was that one day that the weatherman supposedly said it was supposed to rain. Yeah it was 90 degrees. I wish it snowed here. It's always usually in the mid 80's

[jellybelly2001]

All week it will be good 70 or 80 F it is f is fine

[Ic3e]

i love places with tropical weather:)

How about it being 100+ the whole year? That's what it's like here in the Philippines. (Okay I'm exaggerating) How about having a storm while it's 80+?

[greygull]

Sorry Rachael - today was a gorgeous day here. But, for the last month or so, the weather has been so erratic it's not even funny. Turn on the air conditioner because it's close to 90, next day turn on the heat because it's 50.

I will complain about drought too. The morons that run the water company here say that drought is the reason they increased their rates. I'm sorry, but no amount of drought (that isn't even happening anyway) can justify a 400% increase on a water bill. The city is suing the company, but it's taking forever. I so want to move!

[DAmanding]

We just have the nearly 20 year severe drought where I'm at without the torrential downpours. Last year it was so dry that 30+ year old trees nearly died and probably would have if we hadn't broken the watering rules by watering them more than we were technically allowed to by city law. Let me tell you that going outside in 110 F/43 C weather every 15-20 minutes to move the water hose from tree to tree all day long every other day in the summer time because it will run out in the street otherwise is not fun either. The ground is so dry and hard it can barely soak in the water, so it just runs across the ground even with the hose set to barely trickle. Our grass hasn't been watered in well over a decade. Its half weeds now anyway. The pecan nuts on local pecan trees are HALF their normal size this year. The local lake, which is also the town's water supply, has lost something like 40 ft/12 m of depth in 15-20 years. Large portions of the lake are now so shallow that you can see trees out in the middle of the lake sticking above the water. One spot is so shallow that not even canoes are safe. Other small towns in this region have completely run out of local water and have to have it pipelined in from other areas. They have much higher water restrictions than we do. And people say God blessed Texas. Uh huh.

Feel better? :)

[sourlicorice2]

I don't know the temperature here right now. But I go out during the day I get covered in sweat, my shirt gets sweat stains all on it. You would think at night with no sun it would be better but no. I come back all drenched in sweat. I like hot weather but can't wait for the very hot weather to stop. April and part of May are the hottest months but I dont remember it ever being this hot before.

[DAmanding]

In the summer time here the temp can still be above 90 F/32 C even in the middle of the night. I'm sooo not looking forward to summer. :(

[pinksugar800]

It's very lovely here:p

LOL joking!!!
It's raining at night and sunny at day...it's Raining when I'm going to bed...which is nice!!
Its fine...! I hope it's like that on my birthday:)

[redbites]

It's 20 degrees Celsius where I live and that is REALLY cold!! I'd better wrap myself up

[Limaxa]

A few days ago it was very cold and rainy.. Only 10 degree Celsius :( but since yesterday it is sooo hot and sunny! 32 degree celsius here where i live.. Many people got a sunburn i think ;D normally we don't have such high temperatures in May in Germany

[Rachael98]

Wow.

I actually got some responses.

GG, that's terrible - 400%??? You should move here. We have lots of rain. Oh, except we lose about 3,000,000,000 litres (3,000,000,000,000 ml?) of water every day because of leaky pipes. Often burst from cold.

And I would turn down a 20 year drought. You can keep it...

The moral of the story is that water companies are *****s, and more importantly that climate change - which I'm pretty sure causes this stuff - is bad. Sooooo. Yeah. Stop excessive use of electricity. Except for TL games.

[DAmanding]

Just remember that according to my mother's favorite news channel, Fox News, that global warming is just a liberal conspiracy. Its not real. :rolleyes: Noooope. No science involved. Scientists are communists don'tya know? :rolleyes:





Please don't ban me for sarcasm. Just sayin'.

[dalula]

Ok, so it was very warm yesterday, and now it's raining.

[mtytomlinson]

We are always at around 33 degrees and when it gets cold, like 24 degrees I get the flu easily because I'm not used to the weather :( but yeah, I prefer it 24 haha

[pinkster73]

We are always at around 33 degrees and when it gets cold, like 24 degrees I get the flu easily because I'm not used to the weather :( but yeah, I prefer it 24 haha

24 is cold? No. Minus 35 celcius is cold.

[jellybelly2001]

It's very lovely here:p

LOL joking!!!
It's raining at night and sunny at day...it's Raining when I'm going to bed...which is nice!!
Its fine...! I hope it's like that on my birthday:)
Going to be 80 f on my birthday perfect

[mtytomlinson]

24 is cold? No. Minus 35 celcius is cold.

It is when you're living in a country that's always 30+ degrees D: but yeah, I'll be frozen if I'm in that temperature.. Does -35 even exist?!

[Branston73]

It's 20 degrees Celsius where I live and that is REALLY cold!! I'd better wrap myself up

That's not that cold!

[Branston73]

It is when you're living in a country that's always 30+ degrees D: but yeah, I'll be frozen if I'm in that temperature.. Does -35 even exist?!

Some places in north Canada have been low as -30 degrees.

[Branston73]

It's 12 degrees in South Wales, UK, and it's rather wet!

[Rachael98]

It's 12 degrees in South Wales, UK, and it's rather wet!

Oh, hi then, from across the estuary:D. More rain tonight. Mostly for us in England, but you might catch some.

By the way, 30? is the height of summer mostly.

And climate change is happening.

[pinksugar800]

I love love love rain!!!!!!!!
It's my favourite weather:)

[pinkster73]

It is when you're living in a country that's always 30+ degrees D: but yeah, I'll be frozen if I'm in that temperature.. Does -35 even exist?!

Oh yes it exists. And that's without the windchill factor. It's normal to have a couple weeks around minus 40 celcius, sometimes more here. Skin freezes in minutes. I have many cool hats.

[pinkster73]

Some places in north Canada have been low as -30 degrees.

Make that minus 60 and you're correct.

[Rachael98]

Make that minus 60 and you're correct.

We're almost as cold.

OK, I'm a liar.

[Branston73]

Oh, hi then, from across the estuary:D. More rain tonight. Mostly for us in England, but you might catch some.

By the way, 30? is the height of summer mostly.

And climate change is happening.

It's cooler in Wales. Average Summer temperature is 22 degrees and an average winter temperature of 7 degrees.

[pinkster73]

7 degrees I'm wearing shorts :o

[shakiba]

Pretty good today too, but im not ready to wear shorts yet... pinkster :p

[sparks229]

Well..... I've never been so grateful to live in California. Compared to what we usually have, it was cold today. 60F. 15C. It must be cooooold in Canada and UK and other places.

[greygull]

GG, that's terrible - 400%??? You should move here. We have lots of rain. Oh, except we lose about 3,000,000,000 litres (3,000,000,000,000 ml?) of water every day because of leaky pipes. Often burst from cold.

I would, but can you get them to crank up the heat a bit? lol I'm a warm weather type person - lived in Phoenix, AZ most of my life. I was walking around in 115F (46C) in jeans, no problem at all.

And I'm not joking about the 400%. They've even added a "customer charge" to it as well. So on top of it, there's a $24.95 (USD) charge every month. I've never heard of any water company anywhere doing that.

[pinkster73]

Here they SERIOUSLY raise the price of natural gas (it runs the furnace) in the months of January and February, the 2 coldest months. Sometimes it costs double.

[RealFarmer1222]

Here they SERIOUSLY raise the price of natural gas (it runs the furnace) in the months of January and February, the 2 coldest months. Sometimes it costs double.

Strange, as we NEVER get a higher royalty check from our gas well.

It's been 80 and muggy here, but I'm not complaining. The corn SHOULD be up in a week if it keeps up.

[lylahmae]

It was HOT today 89 and now I am watching thunderstorms and enjoying the cool breeze.(89 was a record high today)

[sparks229]

Record high?! Where I live record is probably 105. Today was nice and cool though.

[lylahmae]

Record high?! Where I live record is probably 105. Today was nice and cool though.

I live in southeast Michigan about 45 minutes north of Detroit near the shoreline so 89 in early may is hot and it was quite humid too. Where are you at?

[mtytomlinson]

Honestly I would rather live in somewhere that is cold.. The hot weather here is constantly getting my mood down. Sighhhh. I wish Im used to the cold temperature..

[pinksugar800]

Im in Australia, even it being 30 degrees is perfect for me...!! For others...about 20!!!!
It's a bit unusual living in a hot place...

[queentina3]

I live in New Hampshire, so my weather is unpredictable from moment to moment. New England is such a lovely place to visit, but to live here can be grating. I'm sick of the rain and cool temps! The past 5 years have been awful for May weather, but thankfully we didn't get much snow this year so all this rain won't cause the major flooding that has happened in the past. For the month of April we were under High Fire Hazard warnings, now we're under Low Flooding Hazard warnings.

Things change on a dime here, and the worst job to have is to be a weather anchor, as they're almost always wrong. :p

[AuntyRose32]

Things change on a dime here, and the worst job to have is to be a weather anchor, as they're almost always wrong. :p

Lmao....sounds like Irish weatherforcasters. It is possible to get every season in one day in parts of Ireland. So our weather forecasters tend to be very vague, typical forecast sounds something like this:

Nervous weatherman: today we'll see a few scattered showers with a little sunshine, some high winds in places with a chance of sleet in the northeast. (he will be back to repeat this same forecast tomorrow)

Irish person watching the weatherman: right so......

Having said this I do miss the Irish weather. I like the rain and cooler temperatures. Living in the US (NJ) I love the winter, spring and fall but I really hate the summer. I'm just not built for the blazing heat and humidity.

[pinkster73]

Humidity sucks for my hair. My hair looks stupid when I'm in Mexico or England.

[queentina3]

LMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I had a friend come to visit a few years ago for a week over the summer. It was mid-July and the temps were around 95 and the humidity was 100%, so it really felt like it was 105 out. She was complaining about how hot it was and how miserable she was. This girl grew up and still lives in Phoenix and all I could do was shake my head at her. Normal temps in the summer there are well over 115 but don't you know, IT'S A DRY HEAT. LMAO!!!!

To me, 115 is 115. I don't care how DRY it is, it's still DARN HOT! :p

I have to agree though that the humidity is a ****er. I hate that yucky sticky feeling that humidity gives you and like pinkster, it reeks havoc on my hair. I end up just through it in a ponytail or bun at the back of my head and be done with it.

[viviansmo]

Record high?! Where I live record is probably 105. Today was nice and cool though.


LMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I had a friend come to visit a few years ago for a week over the summer. It was mid-July and the temps were around 95 and the humidity was 100%, so it really felt like it was 105 out. She was complaining about how hot it was and how miserable she was. This girl grew up and still lives in Phoenix and all I could do was shake my head at her. Normal temps in the summer there are well over 115 but don't you know, IT'S A DRY HEAT. LMAO!!!!

To me, 115 is 115. I don't care how DRY it is, it's still DARN HOT! :p

I have to agree though that the humidity is a ****er. I hate that yucky sticky feeling that humidity gives you and like pinkster, it reeks havoc on my hair. I end up just through it in a ponytail or bun at the back of my head and be done with it.
oh, I get her. I'll take 118 F and DRY over 85 and HUMID any day.

[shakiba]

Today is sticky, and humid in Toronto, Canada.
LOVE IT!!!! Well, it's better than freezing cold outside.

[greygull]

LMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I had a friend come to visit a few years ago for a week over the summer. It was mid-July and the temps were around 95 and the humidity was 100%, so it really felt like it was 105 out. She was complaining about how hot it was and how miserable she was. This girl grew up and still lives in Phoenix and all I could do was shake my head at her. Normal temps in the summer there are well over 115 but don't you know, IT'S A DRY HEAT. LMAO!!!!

To me, 115 is 115. I don't care how DRY it is, it's still DARN HOT! :p

I have to agree though that the humidity is a ****er. I hate that yucky sticky feeling that humidity gives you and like pinkster, it reeks havoc on my hair. I end up just through it in a ponytail or bun at the back of my head and be done with it.

I've determined (for me at least) Phoenix really isn't that dry. Yes, it's a LOT lower then other places, averaging around 30-40%. I've been back east in the summer - 95% with 80 is worse then 40% with 115.

But where I am now, the summer stays in the single digits for humidity, and only reaches triple digits for temp for a few days total. I love the summers here, but the winters can be horrible. Wind gets in, and makes everything so much colder.

[copycats]

It was sunny and we ran laps:(

[pinkster73]

It was sunny and we ran laps:(

And one day when you're a grown up you can run laps in your house on a treadmill like me :p

[lylahmae]

It's supposed to be partly cloudy and 68 for the party today...but we'll see there is a breeze coming off the water so that can get cold but kids don't usually care they will stay out forever...it sucks though my house is all clean and now it is going to be destroyed by the end of the day:(

PS I am making rhubarb crisp...take that TL!

[pinkster73]

It is snowing heavily today :(

[tmh690]

Got the air cranked up - it's 90 today in central Florida ��

[viviansmo]

Pleasant weather here... High 70s F

[lylahmae]

It was gorgeous today! Sunny and upper 60's.

[sparks229]

I live in southeast Michigan about 45 minutes north of Detroit near the shoreline so 89 in early may is hot and it was quite humid too. Where are you at?

Southern California. The weatherman said it'd be 90 degrees. Not that I believe him of course.

[pinkster73]

It's 5 celcius here now. Snowed all day. boo hoo

[nmishii]

I'm in Southern California. Was out all day ... in shorts, a short sleeve shirt, and sandals. It didn't seem like it was 90 deg, more like the 70s.

[pinkster73]

I'm in Southern California. Was out all day ... in shorts, a short sleeve shirt, and sandals. It didn't seem like it was 90 deg, more like the 70s.

I'm so jealous.

[kooky panda]

We had a big thunderstorm last night, and our power was out!!!! so I am up at 4:00 am. in the dark on my iphone taking care of my games.
shocked all my early neighbors that I was on playing!!

[shakiba]

Finally, a beautiful and sunny weekend. Not too cold or breezy, and not too hot. Thank you weather!!

[Branston73]

Finally, a beautiful and sunny weekend. Not too cold or breezy, and not too hot. Thank you weather!!

You are so lucky! It's wet, windy and cold in Wales.

[purpsandherb]

yup, the blistering heat is here!!! my pup can't even walk out side between noon and six!! good thing there's a lil patch of grass. but the rivers so far and waterparks r too much : (

[copycats]

I had to wait to be picked up in the rain today...

[cast1532]

I loved today's weather. It was raining almost the whole day and I love thunder. I wish I had this weather every day but what could've made it better if the temperature was in 50s F and not 80 something weather.

[pinkster73]

Rain all week here. Tomorrow there's severe thunderstorm warnings with large hail. Time to get out my tupperware for my baby plants.

[lylahmae]

Yesterday afternoon it was 93 here then a storm blew in and it dropped to 77 in less than an hour after 3 days in the 90s it was like heaven on earth:-)

[mattyboo1]

All it does is rain In Canada where I live

[purpsandherb]

omg. we need rain here. the rivers are goin low and changing quickly!

[shakiba]

All it does is rain In Canada where I live

Not really for me. Its been sunny for days. However, it looks like its going to rain today :/

[lylahmae]

Perfect weather here 75 sunny and a nice breeze out of the north...aaahhhhh!

[mattyboo1]

We finally got some sun now it's so hot

[rockstar335]

Going to be in 100s here all week. We need rain so bad.

[ThorVII]

I have tons of work to do but i cant because it is 103 here and i apready passed out from heat exposure once

[pinkster73]

It's been raining here for days. Rivers are getting high, people who built their houses right near the riverbanks are freaking out, like usual. Why do people build their houses almost touching the river then freak out and the city builds big ugly orange river holder thingees every year? Duh. Don't put your house there.

[pinkster73]

Levees, that's the word i was looking for.

[shakiba]

It's been raining here for days. Rivers are getting high, people who built their houses right near the riverbanks are freaking out, like usual. Why do people build their houses almost touching the river then freak out and the city builds big ugly orange river holder thingees every year? Duh. Don't put your house there.

Ahahaha, thats so true. Ppl these days.

Ugh, it looks like its going to rain today. -_-

[kooky panda]

Yesterday we had a high in Texas 109!!!! Took 3 hours for the house to cool back down when I got home from work.

[lylahmae]

It's gonna be 97 tomorrow thank God I have to work.

[RealFarmer1222]

Levees, that's the word i was looking for.

Bye, Bye, Miss American Pie....Drove my Chevy to the levee, but the levee was dry.......

OK....I'm not quite ready to complain about the heat, just the lack of rain. The corn leaves are getting pointy...that means it's too dry.

[lylahmae]

Bye, Bye, Miss American Pie....Drove my Chevy to the levee, but the levee was dry.......

OK....I'm not quite ready to complain about the heat, just the lack of rain. The corn leaves are getting pointy...that means it's too dry.
OK I know your weather is similar to mine and you're NOT ready to complain about the heat???

[RealFarmer1222]

OK I know your weather is similar to mine and you're NOT ready to complain about the heat???


Well, today it WAS 96....I went through two t-shirts, but now it's raining...so no...I'm still not complaining.

[shakiba]

Wow, today was hot. 32 degrees C.

[pinkster73]

Today it was 20. First day in a week with no rain.

[rockstar335]

104 here today. Sweated the whole workday. Miserable. And I used to look forward to summer. I still think its better than winter though.

[camel_power]

Today it was 20. First day in a week with no rain.

100+ degrees Fahrenheit at home. Power is out from a recent storm, so no air conditioning.

[RealFarmer1222]

so no air conditioning.

What's "air conditioning"?????

[pinkster73]

What's "air conditioning"?????

I don't know what that is either.

[sunstorm01]

If its hot or cold- its all controlled anyway- the governments been controlling our weather for years. If you aren't aware of it - go look up HAARP.

[CuddlyDragon]

Today feels like winter.

I love winter, but the weather only seems to be nice when I work... >.<

[Rachael98]

Today feels like winter.

I love winter, but the weather only seems to be nice when I work... >.<

At least your weather IS sometimes nice.

Check the last S8 Contest..

[camel_power]

What's "air conditioning"?????


I don't know what that is either.

AC = Air conditioning

[camel_power]

Look here (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Air_conditioning) to see what air conditioning is... LOL :p am I the only one who knows?

[pinkster73]

THIS is air conditioning:

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i344/pinkster73/snow_storm.jpg

[sweetstuff525]

Air conditioner is what is going to make my con Ed electricity bill to 200 dollars this month lol

[Rachael98]

Air conditioning is useless.

The engineers only come out to fix it during the winter, then it breaks about 2 hours in to a hot day.

We don't have a lot over here anyway, it's not viable because we get so little hot weather.

[lylahmae]

I don't understand how it can be so HOT and HUMID and NEVER RAIN!!!!!

[RealFarmer1222]

Well, other than the lack of rain, I'm still not complaining . The humidity wasn't that bad today and there was a breeze blowing, so 87 ain't that bad.

Got five buckets of taters dug. Would've been six if the junk guy and a hunter hadn't interrupted me.

[lylahmae]

Well, other than the lack of rain, I'm still not complaining . The humidity wasn't that bad today and there was a breeze blowing, so 87 ain't that bad.

Got five buckets of taters dug. Would've been six if the junk guy and a hunter hadn't interrupted me.

87 would be great it has been in the mid 90s here for a week my husband works road construction and got sent home twice last week because it hit 100 without the humidity factored in on their site. And there is no end in sight for this we need rain bad.

[camel_power]

I don't understand how it can be so HOT and HUMID and NEVER RAIN!!!!!

Monsoons here in India, we have all of the above. :( When it rains (which is quite often), it REALLY rains!

[RealFarmer1222]

87 would be great it has been in the mid 90s here for a week my husband works road construction and got sent home twice last week because it hit 100 without the humidity factored in on their site. And there is no end in sight for this we need rain bad.

In the summer here, the road crews start at 6AM then get off work at 3 PM.

[pinkster73]

In the summer here, the road crews start at 6AM then get off work at 3 PM.

Wow. Here they work as long as it's summer. That's like 3 months. They work on the busy roads during the night. There's a running joke: calgary has 2 seasons, winter and construction.

[nmishii]

I can't complain. It was 74 F today (23 C). Tomorrow it'll be 75 and on Wed 73.

[RealFarmer1222]

Wow. Here they work as long as it's summer. That's like 3 months. They work on the busy roads during the night. There's a running joke: calgary has 2 seasons, winter and construction.

We'll..they do do work on major roads (like the Squirrel Hill tunnels) at night.

[lylahmae]

It finally rained today:D! And here they work construction any time the particular city allows mostly 10or 12 hours sometimes more. Operators start at 6 to get the machines ready and laborers start at 7 usually.

[camel_power]

Here, where I am currently living, its the monsoon season! Every day rain!

[RealFarmer1222]

Since there was 1 inch in the rain gauge this morning, I'm not complaining about the humidity and heat today.

[sourlicorice2]

Here, where I am currently living, its the monsoon season! Every day rain!

same here! it teamed down yesterday at 4 so hard the power went down for about an hour. today it rained but not much though it looked like it was going to pour down again.

[sourlicorice2]

same here! it teamed down yesterday at 4 so hard the power went down for about an hour. today it rained but not much though it looked like it was going to pour down again.


and luckily I don't live in the school dorms. some goofball didn't close the door and the hallway got all flooded from the rain.

[lylahmae]

Record high today here 101?F with 41% humidity. But the weather man just said it should be over Friday... Canada is sending us a cold front:D!

[pinkster73]

Record high today here 101?F with 41% humidity. But the weather man just said it should be over Friday... Canada is sending us a cold front:D!

You're welcome :)

[pinkster73]

Pant gasp pant, it's 31 here today. I'm melting.

[shakiba]

Its too hot this week!! Its like 30 degrees! Can't stand the heat!

[RealFarmer1222]

Pant gasp pant, it's 31 here today. I'm melting.


so that's 88.8 to us 'southerners"(figured it out will digging potatoes)....

It 'cooled off' to that here today...with around 50% relative humidity.

[lylahmae]

so that's 88.8 to us 'southerners"(figured it out will digging potatoes)....

It 'cooled off' to that here today...with around 50% relative humidity.

Low 80's here snuck out of work early and spent the afternoon on Harsens Island at the beach with my family, it was wonderful.

[sunstorm01]

Well it's 13 here today. V v v very c c c cold. Gotta love the " sunshine state". Lol

[trace35]

They say it might reach 11 c today if were lucky. Not bad for the middle of winter in nz though!

[pinkster73]

Tomorrow will be 32. That's 89.6, with 40% humidity. That's about the hottest it gets here.

[shakiba]

Its going to get hotter by the day :(

[pinkster73]

It's 34 here right now. That's 93.2. Omg I'm dying.

[bobbyrae]

I've lost track of the temperature here. :(

I'm melting.

[RealFarmer1222]

83 and much less humid here....

...but we could still use some rain.

[trace35]

83 and much less humid here....

...but we could still use some rain.

I wish I could give you some of ours!

[pinkster73]

I've been having super hot days and thunderstorms every evening. I love thunderstorms. I don't love hail though, and neither do my flowers.

[kooky panda]

Texas has been hot and humid.. We finally got a nice shower tonight!!! Grass is happy, it was getting very crispy critter looking.

[pinkster73]

Hot + humid = bad hair

[nmishii]

Where I live its in the mid 80s this week (28-30 to pinkster). I spent the day at the beach on Saturday where it got cold enough in the evening to need a sweatshirt. Now I'm 2 hrs away from home in the desert and its around 115 this week (46 C).

[pinkster73]

Where I live its in the mid 80s this week (28-30 to pinkster). I spent the day at the beach on Saturday where it got cold enough in the evening to need a sweatshirt. Now I'm 2 hrs away from home in the desert and its around 115 this week (46 C).

Whoa! You win. It's only 31 here and I'm dying.

[Rachael98]

Meanwhile in Britain...

[RoseMiti]

12 C / 54 F here.

[shakiba]

This week is going to be 28-30 C excluding humidity. The weather has been the same all week.

[Luna_Septembee]

Not too warm here...around 80 degrees all week.

[coolgamegirl27]

Is this thread just for complaining about HOT weather? Maybe we could do some sort of exchange, I have heavy rain with thunderstorms and 17/62 degrees. UK anyone??

[lylahmae]

Is this thread just for complaining about HOT weather? Maybe we could do some sort of exchange, I have heavy rain with thunderstorms and 17/62 degrees. UK anyone??

It's not just for hot weather But I'd take your rain if I could it really dry here.

[shakiba]

Is this thread just for complaining about HOT weather? Maybe we could do some sort of exchange, I have heavy rain with thunderstorms and 17/62 degrees. UK anyone??

Its not my fault its so hot here. :p

[greygull]

Getting a bit toasty here today. Had an appointment for my son, looked up at the temperature gauge - 111 (44c)! I'm just grateful its not humid.

[pinkster73]

Getting a bit toasty here today. Had an appointment for my son, looked up at the temperature gauge - 111 (44c)! I'm just grateful its not humid.

44! Holy cow! And I'm dying with my 31

[greygull]

44! Holy cow! And I'm dying with my 31

Yes, unusual even for here. We normally have around 5 days over the summer that get over 100. All week we've had it, plus several other days already. Next week should be 90s all week, and I'm looking forward to it.

[sparks229]

I just survived a 30 minute power outage because of the 102 degree weather here :eek: I just got my Internet back and i came on here to rant :p I'm grateful its not that humid too :/

[pinkster73]

I just survived a 30 minute power outage because of the 102 degree weather here :eek: I just got my Internet back and i came on here to rant :p I'm grateful its not that humid too :/

I've been having power outages too due to the heat. When i get in the shower now i bring a lit candle or leave the door open because on Monday the power went out while i was showering. It's very creepy when that happens.

[sparks229]

I've been having power outages too due to the heat. When i get in the shower now i bring a lit candle or leave the door open because on Monday the power went out while i was showering. It's very creepy when that happens.

Wow that must suck :( that hasnt happened to me *yet*. I take quick showers be I'll be prepared to run out if I have to! :p I'm very scared of dark small places and fire would only make it worse for me

[lylahmae]

I've been having power outages too due to the heat. When i get in the shower now i bring a lit candle or leave the door open because on Monday the power went out while i was showering. It's very creepy when that happens.
I have a well so if I lose power in the shower I also lose water:-( which happened to me once when I was all soapy.... I drove to my grandpa's house in my bathrobe (which is like ten minutes away) it sucked!

[901245]

I'm afraid of the dark too. But it would help me it there was a candle or something. :)

[pinkster73]

I have a well so if I lose power in the shower I also lose water:-( which happened to me once when I was all soapy.... I drove to my grandpa's house in my bathrobe (which is like ten minutes away) it sucked!

When the power goes out i don't lose water thank god, but It's really hard to find my soaps and loofahs etc. And It's just super creepy.

[trace35]

Does Thad power go out when it's super hot because everyone's got their air con on? We never get that problem here! Even when it does get hot , not many people have air con available!

[pinkster73]

Does Thad power go out when it's super hot because everyone's got their air con on? We never get that problem here! Even when it does get hot , not many people have air con available!

I'm in Alberta Canada. Not many people have air conditioning here. They said the rolling blackouts were due to a bunch of the power generator stations breaking down or something. It's not a usual occurrence to have rolling blackouts here. When the power first went out the first thing i did was to make sure i had paid the bill ha ha.

[Zetra]

I'm in Taiwan,summer weather is hot as cauldron!To make that worser,typhoon sometime drop by here!37C here,couch potato even sweats here!

[copycats]

There is a thunder storm here

[shakiba]

Yesterday was 45 C! Too hot.

[RoseMiti]

14 C here.

[sweetstuff525]

its 10:33 am here and its 87 F degrees .. looks like my con ed bill is going to be high with the air conditioner

[sweetstuff525]

its 10:33 am here and its 87 F degrees .. looks like my con ed bill is going to be high with the air conditioner

It's now 11:15am and now it's 95 f degrees it's hot

[RealFarmer1222]

It's 530 AM and a thunderstorm just woke me up

[smiley326]

it's 29C here and it's cloudy... Not bad ^^

[shakiba]

Rain. Some severe thunderstorms.
Thank goodness it stopped.

[purpsandherb]

the other day a branch, never mind, a BIG HUgE LOG, fell inches from my living room window! scary. then few days ago my bathroom floods with yuky shower water from the neighbys!! ( I know, nothing to do with weather, still weird) o and my radiator went out! kindave has to do with the weather... how much does a radiator go for??

[97849]

There is a chance of thunderstorms in my area for some freaking strange reason.

[97849]

There is thunderstorms in the forecast today in my area. If it storms today i'm gonna be so angry. This is really unexpected I I never have seen thunderstorms in California in October. So this is really weird.

[97849]

I don't like it when there are thunderstorms then I can't hang out outside.

[RealFarmer1222]

Ohhh...I LOVE thunderstorms!

[pinkster73]

This is my yard this morning. Zero chance of thunderstorms.

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i344/pinkster73/PicsArt_1349964414754.jpg

[farrels]

we had some thunderstorms today

[lylahmae]

We have wind gusts to 50MPH today.

[sterlingempire]

We have wind gusts to 50MPH today.

I had... absolutely... NOTHING... :(

[97849]

Nothing bad today. Yesterday was nasty rain and today is just sunny.

[pinkster73]

Nothing bad today. Yesterday was nasty rain and today is just sunny.

Well THAT'S not a complaint ha ha

[NeeOnn]

-5 degrees celsius i think (in my area). Brrr :( North Canada sucks for the weather

[pinkster73]

-5 degrees celsius i think (in my area). Brrr :( North Canada sucks for the weather

How far north?

[sterlingempire]

Ya, that's terrible weather. You're currently experiencing an earthquake and are having trouble typing?

You make everything funny. Under any circumstance.

[pinkster73]

You make everything funny. Under any circumstance.

It could be what's happening. Tee hee

[lylahmae]

Went to trick or treat at the state park tonite. It was like 45? with wind and rain. But we had fun! My daughter got a big bag of candy which I will cherry pick.

[sterlingempire]

Went to trick or treat at the state park tonite. It was like 45? with wind and rain. But we had fun! My daughter got a big bag of candy which I will cherry pick.

What? Who gave you the candy? I thought Halloween was later.

[lylahmae]

What? Who gave you the candy? I thought Halloween was later.

The state parks in Michigan have Halloween parties on the weekends in October where the kids can trick or treat. They hand out candy at all the camp are sites and nobody can come in or out for two hours. There is a big state park where I live and my daughter's friend was staying there for the Halloween thing so we got candy early...in the wind and rain.

[sterlingempire]

The state parks in Michigan have Halloween parties on the weekends in October where the kids can trick or treat. They hand out candy at all the camp are sites and nobody can come in or out for two hours. There is a big state park where I live and my daughter's friend was staying there for the Halloween thing so we got candy early...in the wind and rain.

Aha... thanks.

[nmishii]

I've lived in Southern California my whole life and its 88 deg F (31 C) there today. But I'm temporarily working in the Boston area and this is my first fall and winter where the weather drastically changes. Today its raining and 64 deg F (18 C) and yes, I'm complaining. The other night I got back to the hotel after midnight and it was in the 30s F.

At the end of Sept I went into Boston when it was cold and raining. The next day I told a local co-worker that in Sept people in Boston were wearing winter coats and jackets that we wear in Dec or Jan in California. He said, "Those weren't winter coats, they were windbreakers!"

I know my winter clothes won't keep me warm in the Boston area. I went shopping for a winter coat/jacket yesterday and had no idea what to get to keep me warm during the winter, or if what was on the rack was for today's weather or for when its snowing. I asked another shopper and was told to get something puffy and preferably with down. Question for those with cold winters: What would you get? I just need it for one winter.

[queentina3]

I've lived in Southern California my whole life and its 88 deg F (31 C) there today. But I'm temporarily working in the Boston area and this is my first fall and winter where the weather drastically changes. Today its raining and 64 deg F (18 C) and yes, I'm complaining. The other night I got back to the hotel after midnight and it was in the 30s F.

At the end of Sept I went into Boston when it was cold and raining. The next day I told a local co-worker that in Sept people in Boston were wearing winter coats and jackets that we wear in Dec or Jan in California. He said, "Those weren't winter coats, they were windbreakers!"

I know my winter clothes won't keep me warm in the Boston area. I went shopping for a winter coat/jacket yesterday and had no idea what to get to keep me warm during the winter, or if what was on the rack was for today's weather or for when its snowing. I asked another shopper and was told to get something puffy and preferably with down. Question for those with cold winters: What would you get? I just need it for one winter.

LMAO, they were windbreakers as that is what most people wear around these here parts in the Fall. A heavy winter coat with down is preferable, however where you actually are you won't have as much of the breeze from the water. You're not in Boston right, just the 128 belt of Woburn/Burlington? There are some bad downdrafts in that area in the winter so maybe go to D I C K' S Sporting Goods (it would star out the name if I didn't use spaces), LL Bean, Burlington Coat Factory, or Sports Authority and get a jacket that has good insulation with a thick hood. Since you're so used to So. Cal weather, I would even suggest a Ski Jacket, as that may be best for you since you're not used to the really cold temps.

I know there is a Work n Gear that I used to go to for my Dad's workboots, thermal underwear, and vests that he used to use for work (he worked on generators on top of buildings in Boston during the winters) and they sometimes had sales that I'd hit. You could try looking there for a heavy winter coat, but I think the closest ones to where you're staying is Watertown or Saugus. You could always shoot up Rt 3 and go to the one by the Pheasant Lane Mall in Nashua. That is the one he goes to now since they closed the one they used to have in the Natick/Framingham area in Ma. He doesn't really like the one they have in Worcester so just shoots up here and goes to mine instead. :p

[nmishii]

LMAO, they were windbreakers as that is what most people wear around these here parts in the Fall. A heavy winter coat with down is preferable, however where you actually are you won't have as much of the breeze from the water. You're not in Boston right, just the 128 belt of Woburn/Burlington? There are some bad downdrafts in that area in the winter so maybe go to D I C K' S Sporting Goods (it would star out the name if I didn't use spaces), LL Bean, Burlington Coat Factory, or Sports Authority and get a jacket that has good insulation with a thick hood. Since you're so used to So. Cal weather, I would even suggest a Ski Jacket, as that may be best for you since you're not used to the really cold temps.

I know there is a Work n Gear that I used to go to for my Dad's workboots, thermal underwear, and vests that he used to use for work (he worked on generators on top of buildings in Boston during the winters) and they sometimes had sales that I'd hit. You could try looking there for a heavy winter coat, but I think the closest ones to where you're staying is Watertown or Saugus. You could always shoot up Rt 3 and go to the one by the Pheasant Lane Mall in Nashua. That is the one he goes to now since they closed the one they used to have in the Natick/Framingham area in Ma. He doesn't really like the one they have in Worcester so just shoots up here and goes to mine instead. :p

Thanks. Oddly, in the 3 months I've been here, I don't recall seeing a Burlington Coat Factory here, but know where they are near my house in CA. Yes, Woburn/Burlington area. Watertown and Saugus are both 9-10 miles away, so I'll check out Work n Gear. I work indoors, but will probably need the clothing people out here get when they work outdoors. I know where the LL Bean and Sports Authority are. I need to find the Burlington Coat Factory and D I C K's. Thanks!

[pinkster73]

Coats with down are the best. Beware of imposter coats that look exactly like the down coats but are actually polyester filled. Read the labels.

[mattyboo1]

It is sunny in Manitoba today

[queentina3]

Thanks. Oddly, in the 3 months I've been here, I don't recall seeing a Burlington Coat Factory here, but know where they are near my house in CA. Yes, Woburn/Burlington area. Watertown and Saugus are both 9-10 miles away, so I'll check out Work n Gear. I work indoors, but will probably need the clothing people out here get when they work outdoors. I know where the LL Bean and Sports Authority are. I need to find the Burlington Coat Factory and D I C K's. Thanks!

There is a Burlington Coat Factory in Billerica, which is about 8-10 miles from Woburn. It is really easy to get to from the Burlington Mall, which I'm sure you've driven by or seen half a dozen times by now. It is on Rt 3a (Boston Rd) and you can get it from Rt 128 or from Burlington Mall Rd. I used to go to that one all the time when I worked in that area.

The closest D I C K' S in your area is either Natick (really really bad traffic in that area and a huge hassle IMO), Saugus, or the one I go to in Nashua right next to the Pheasant Lane Mall. In fact Natick probably wouldn't be worth the hassle, but the one near Pheasant Lane is really easy to get to. You just take Rt 3 to the Tyngsboro Exit (last exit in MA) and it drops you right at the Mall and it is right there.

[mattyboo1]

There is a Burlington Coat Factory in Billerica, which is about 8-10 miles from Woburn. It is really easy to get to from the Burlington Mall, which I'm sure you've driven by or seen half a dozen times by now. It is on Rt 3a (Boston Rd) and you can get it from Rt 128 or from Burlington Mall Rd. I used to go to that one all the time when I worked in that area.

The closest D I C K' S in your area is either Natick (really really bad traffic in that area and a huge hassle IMO), Saugus, or the one I go to in Nashua right next to the Pheasant Lane Mall. In fact Natick probably wouldn't be worth the hassle, but the one near Pheasant Lane is really easy to get to. You just take Rt 3 to the Tyngsboro Exit (last exit in MA) and it drops you right at the Mall and it is right there.

What does this have to do with complain about the weather

[pinkster73]

What does this have to do with complain about the weather

Because they're discussing coats. Coats for wearing in the weather.

Ps here's a question mark for you, you seem to have misplaced yours. ⇨?

[mattyboo1]

Because they're discussing coats. Coats for wearing in the weather.

Ps here's a question mark for you, you seem to have misplaced yours. ⇨?

Well you seem to have lost a question mark because i have two ??

Topic to thread it is cold in Manitoba lately

[lylahmae]

Because they're discussing coats. Coats for wearing in the weather.

Ps here's a question mark for you, you seem to have misplaced yours. ⇨?

Lmao pinkster! This is an interesting discussion. Someone not only complaining because it sucks but also they have no idea where to begin to handle it...maybe those of us with four seasons should be grateful at least we know about winter coats. But seriously down is the way to go if you aren't working outside, if you are working outside you would want insulated duck which is not what you are imagining right now.

[mattyboo1]

Yes an interesting discussion

[queentina3]

Lmao pinkster! This is an interesting discussion. Someone not only complaining because it sucks but also they have no idea where to begin to handle it...maybe those of us with four seasons should be grateful at least we know about winter coats. But seriously down is the way to go if you aren't working outside, if you are working outside you would want insulated duck which is not what you are imagining right now.

LOL!! I'm imagining nmishii walking from her car to her hotel with a stuffed duck wrapped around her neck. LOL!!

[mattyboo1]

LOL!! I'm imagining nmishii walking from her car to her hotel with a stuffed duck wrapped around her neck. LOL!!

Yeah we'll Canada definitely has 4 seasons

[nmishii]

There is a Burlington Coat Factory in Billerica, which is about 8-10 miles from Woburn. It is really easy to get to from the Burlington Mall, which I'm sure you've driven by or seen half a dozen times by now. It is on Rt 3a (Boston Rd) and you can get it from Rt 128 or from Burlington Mall Rd. I used to go to that one all the time when I worked in that area.

The closest D I C K' S in your area is either Natick (really really bad traffic in that area and a huge hassle IMO), Saugus, or the one I go to in Nashua right next to the Pheasant Lane Mall. In fact Natick probably wouldn't be worth the hassle, but the one near Pheasant Lane is really easy to get to. You just take Rt 3 to the Tyngsboro Exit (last exit in MA) and it drops you right at the Mall and it is right there.

Continuing with my original complaint about the weather in MA and what I need to do to get a coat to survive it:

I'm currently in a hotel next to the Burlington Mall on Burlington Mall Road, and have been to the Legal Seafoods in the mall several times this year and also over the years when on shorter business trips. I thought it was strange that there wasn't a Burlington Coat Factory in Burlington, but just googled it and found out it was founded in Burlington, NJ. I haven't been to Billerica, and almost booked a hotel there once, but decided it wasn't close enough to work. I've been to Nashua once when I was staying in Tewksbury, and might check out the Pheasant Lane mall one weekend and see what's its like to be able to buy everything without having to pay sales tax.

[nmishii]

Coats with down are the best. Beware of imposter coats that look exactly like the down coats but are actually polyester filled. Read the labels.


Lmao pinkster! This is an interesting discussion. Someone not only complaining because it sucks but also they have no idea where to begin to handle it...maybe those of us with four seasons should be grateful at least we know about winter coats. But seriously down is the way to go if you aren't working outside, if you are working outside you would want insulated duck which is not what you are imagining right now.

Okay, real down it is. And I never heard of insulated duck!

[nmishii]

I googled "insulated duck" and got this:

http://static.neatoshop.com/images/product/12/6012/Duck-Insulated-Lunch-Bag_29028-l.jpg?v=29028

[nmishii]

Lmao pinkster! This is an interesting discussion. Someone not only complaining because it sucks but also they have no idea where to begin to handle it...maybe those of us with four seasons should be grateful at least we know about winter coats. But seriously down is the way to go if you aren't working outside, if you are working outside you would want insulated duck which is not what you are imagining right now.

I should mention it doesn't stop with winter coats. I have never driven in the snow. I have been a passenger in a car driving in the snow, but never behind the wheel. In a couple of months I'll complain about driving in the snow.

And I do own a down ski jacket. I can't remember the last time I wore it. I'm not sure where it is. I don't want to bring it to Boston.

[lylahmae]

Duck is what carhart is made of.

[queentina3]

I should mention it doesn't stop with winter coats. I have never driven in the snow. I have been a passenger in a car driving in the snow, but never behind the wheel. In a couple of months I'll complain about driving in the snow.

And I do own a down ski jacket. I can't remember the last time I wore it. I'm not sure where it is. I don't want to bring it to Boston.

Oh good gosh you're going to get yourself ****ed on Rt 128 if you've never driven in the snow. Have you at least driven on ice? *makes note to stay away from that area of Ma for the next 9 months* :p

[mattyboo1]

Oh good gosh you're going to get yourself ****ed on Rt 128 if you've never driven in the snow. Have you at least driven on ice? *makes note to stay away from that area of Ma for the next 9 months* :p

Driving on ice is the worst

[nmishii]

Oh good gosh you're going to get yourself ****ed on Rt 128 if you've never driven in the snow. Have you at least driven on ice? *makes note to stay away from that area of Ma for the next 9 months* :p

Nope. Not on ice or snow. Now I'm hotel hopping because I get tired of being in the same hotel. Once the weather gets bad I plan on staying close to work. Then its the I-93 to and from Logan, and street driving the rest of the time. But yeah, stay away from me when I'm on the road.

[lylahmae]

Nope. Not on ice or snow. Now I'm hotel hopping because I get tired of being in the same hotel. Once the weather gets bad I plan on staying close to work. Then its the I-93 to and from Logan, and street driving the rest of the time. But yeah, stay away from me when I'm on the road.
I have driven in that area when the weather is nice....they drive NUTS there. Just be careful and check in with us. We will pray for you.:p

[CuddlyDragon]

Today was humid. It wasn't even hot, just humid. :(

[mattyboo1]

Today was humid. It wasn't even hot, just humid. :(

Really humid in October wow

[kooky panda]

Very Humid in Texas today too. We had a little cold front and got down to 65 a few days ago, now back up in the 80's.

[Tempete8]

Because they're discussing coats. Coats for wearing in the weather.

Ps here's a question mark for you, you seem to have misplaced yours. ⇨?

Lol pinkster stop messing with him now

[pinkster73]

I googled "insulated duck" and got this:

http://static.neatoshop.com/images/product/12/6012/Duck-Insulated-Lunch-Bag_29028-l.jpg?v=29028

I want this.

[queentina3]

I have driven in that area when the weather is nice....they drive NUTS there. Just be careful and check in with us. We will pray for you.:p


Today was humid. It wasn't even hot, just humid. :(

That is me this morning. It feels so sticky and gross but it's cool, only 61. This afternoon is supposed to get less humid and the temps should hit low 70s, which is REALLY nice for NH this time of year. :)

[queentina3]

Ok, not sure why lylahmae's post showed up, as I didn't have it check marked. Oh well..............................

[RealFarmer1222]

It was 70 and sunny (but windy) here yesterday....got some rain this morning and it's cooler.

[RealFarmer1222]

I have never driven in the snow.

Oh boy....are you in for a treat!

Going down hill on icy roads is the WORST!

[pinkster73]

Oh boy....are you in for a treat!

Going down hill on icy roads is the WORST!

Going uphill on icy roads is even harder :p

[Mayarosengren]

Monsoons here in India, we have all of the above. :( When it rains (which is quite often), it REALLY rains!
Have been to india=)

[pinkster73]

My yard today:

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i344/pinkster73/PicsArt_1351007693267.jpg

[sourlicorice5]

My yard today:

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i344/pinkster73/PicsArt_1351007693267.jpg

Oh I so don't miss the cold and snow. It's going to be tough in a year or two max when I go back to Canada for good. I'm not used to the cold anymore. I don't have a winter coat anymore. The one I left at my grandmothers shrunk after 14 years of not being used :p ah well. It wasn't all that warm anyways.

[shakiba]

Woah, I'm not getting snow, just rain. Pinkster, which province do you live in? Alberta? Southern or Northern?

[lylahmae]

Oh I so don't miss the cold and snow. It's going to be tough in a year or two max when I go back to Canada for good. I'm not used to the cold anymore. I don't have a winter coat anymore. The one I left at my grandmothers shrunk after 14 years of not being used :p ah well. It wasn't all that warm anyways.
You know I hate that when my clothes shrink in the closet! It happens to me all the time, I wonder how it happens......

[pinkster73]

Woah, I'm not getting snow, just rain. Pinkster, which province do you live in? Alberta? Southern or Northern?

Calgary

[badger8]

SANDY. 'Nuff said.
East-coasters keep us updated on how you're doing. Thoughts & prayers out to all of you!!

[RealFarmer1222]

drizzle off and on all day yesterday. Steady rain today, but the wind hasn't reached this far inland .......yet.

[lylahmae]

drizzle off and on all day yesterday. Steady rain today, but the wind hasn't reached this far inland .......yet.

The wind here is nuts! I am farther inland than you but I think it is due to lake Huron being in line with the wind. I just hope the wind quits by Wednesday.

[pinkster73]

Queentina and nmishii?!?! Are you guys ok?

[kwhales]

Here in Eastern PA, we have wind and rain. It rains hard, then drizzles, very windy, to slow wind. Of course, when it's raining, it's also the blowing like crazy.

[kooky panda]

Queentina and nmishii?!?! Are you guys ok?
I got a dog bowl from Queentina this morning!! That must be a good sign.:D

[pinkster73]

I got a dog bowl from Queentina this morning!! That must be a good sign.:D

She's alive! I got a pm from nmishii so shes alive too!

[RealFarmer1222]

looks like New England is going to spared for the most part.....

Wind is picking up here, and the rain (over 1" already) is coming down harder.

My sister emailed me to ask if we had enough gasoline in the cars since gas stations are closed until Wednsday. Yeah...like we're going anywhere....

My mother is non-plussed about the whole thing and mad that "Jeopardy" was pre-empted.

[RealFarmer1222]

oh....and while I didn't have the stand open today to sell pumpkins; I found $10 in the mailbox with a note "For pumpkins"

[lylahmae]

Waves on lake Huron are supposed to get up to 30 feet tomorrow. I don't know how big that is but it sounds huge for a lake. The river (St. Clair) which is normally blue was an angry brown color today. I can't imagine what It's like in the middle of this if this is the edge of it. My daughter said she saw the ocean escaping It's house on the news, funny how little kids view things.

[sterlingempire]

Arrrrgggggg I haven't lost my power yet, still toughing it out and hunkering down here in VA. I can hear the wind and the rain pounding on my windows.

[RealFarmer1222]

hunkering down

I'd really like to know the etymology of that idiom.

...and now it's raining in my bedroom!!!

[pinkster73]

oh....and while I didn't have the stand open today to sell pumpkins; I found $10 in the mailbox with a note "For pumpkins"

That's cool.

Your bedroom is raining? Are your pipes white or grey?

[RealFarmer1222]

That's cool.

Your bedroom is raining? Are your pipes white or grey?

Copper mostly...with some plastic....but that isn't the problem.

The flashing and/or chaulking aound the old chimney is leaking!!

[lylahmae]

Copper mostly...with some plastic....but that isn't the problem.

The flashing and/or chaulking aound the old chimney is leaking!!
That sucks. I don't advise you try and fix it though. Not now, maybe after jeopardy is back on:p right now you may blow off the roof.

[RealFarmer1222]

Oh...I'm not climbing up on the roof. It's about 35 ' high and STEEP.

[pinkster73]

Oh...I'm not climbing up on the roof. It's about 35 ' high and STEEP.

If you do, take pics :p

Actually that sounds like a 'pay someone else to do it' kind of job.

[kooky panda]

Oh...I'm not climbing up on the roof. It's about 35 ' high and STEEP.


If you do, take pics :p

Actually that sounds like a 'pay someone else to do it' kind of job.

Also make sure someone has a video camera ready to catch the good moments!!:p

[RealFarmer1222]

well, it's no longer raining in my bedroom, but there are 5" of rain in the gauge and it's still drizzling.

[mamareader02]

3 days ago,in mid-Florida,I was wearing a tank top,now I gotta wear fuzzy socks and a coat!

[pinkster73]

3 days ago,in mid-Florida,I was wearing a tank top,now I gotta wear fuzzy socks and a coat!

Come to my house. I'll let you de-ice my car windows :p

[mamareader02]

Lol!i knew somebody was gonna jump me for dare complaining bout FL weather!��

[sterlingempire]

I'd really like to know the etymology of that idiom.

...and now it's raining in my bedroom!!!

lol type in "define hunker down" on google and click on urban dictionary. then look at the first definition.

[shakiba]

Ugly rain....and some wind.

[Branston73]

It hadn't been raining today here in the UK! :-). But it has been rather cold...

[pinkster73]

lol type in "define hunker down" on google and click on urban dictionary. then look at the first definition.

Not quite etymology but very interesting to know.

[sterlingempire]

Not quite etymology but very interesting to know.

http://goo.gl/cEWqX

[pinkster73]

http://goo.gl/cEWqX

Now that's etymology. Not near as interesting as the urban dictionary definition though.