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Old 12-02-2007, 07:23 PM   #1
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Default Petition for a weather section on the forum

Due to the success of last winter's weather thread it would make sense to have a "Weather" section on the forum, and within that section we could start threads about individual weather events, weather questions, etc.

This would keep individual weather threads from becoming too long & off-topic, and would make it easier for all forum members and readers to access Winni Weather information when they want it, without having to sift through the general discussion topics.

All in agreement, post a short reply to say so!
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Old 12-02-2007, 07:49 PM   #2
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ABSOLUTELY!! It appears that we have some real knowledgeable posters on the topic of weather. Year round the weather plays a big part in activities that take place in and around the lake. For those of us that do not live at the lake, first hand reports can make the difference between making a trip to the lake or not. You have my vote.
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Old 12-02-2007, 08:06 PM   #3
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I agree, being new to the lake, to have a place to learn more about the weather and it's trends would be great. I think it is a great suggestion and one that should be concidered.
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Old 12-02-2007, 08:07 PM   #4
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Old 12-02-2007, 08:17 PM   #5
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Thumbs up Great Idea!

I'm all for it.
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Old 12-02-2007, 08:19 PM   #6
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Thumbs up Whether to have weather?

Two thumbs up, love reading wx related threads and anything to get Rose to post more has my greatest encouragement!
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Old 12-02-2007, 09:07 PM   #7
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QL and I agree!
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Old 12-02-2007, 09:07 PM   #8
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Thank you, Skip...that's very kind of you. Of course, the weather has to be bad in order for me to forecast. Forecasting nice weather gets boring after a while. That's one of the reasons why I don't do it for a living.

I vote aye for a weather section.
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Old 12-02-2007, 09:40 PM   #9
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Default I vote in favor!

This is a great idea for many reasons.

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Old 12-02-2007, 10:57 PM   #10
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Old 12-03-2007, 07:23 AM   #11
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Count me in...
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Old 12-03-2007, 07:48 AM   #12
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Sounds good to me, being the weather geek that I am.
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Old 12-03-2007, 07:55 AM   #13
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Old 12-03-2007, 09:21 AM   #14
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Thumbs up Absolutely!

I think that's a great idea , wonder why nobody ever thought of it before! I wonder how much work is entailed in doing so.
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Old 12-03-2007, 09:25 AM   #15
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I don't know, talking about the weather can get old, fast. Ever try watching The Weather Channel for more than five minutes......it gets borrrrring!

Anyway, having said that, the 'Getting here' chapter is probably the least used section in the forum so maybe changing it to a 'Getting here-Weather' chapter, since the two are related and weather looms large on peoples minds when they want to 'get here.'

Could give it some spin and call it '...getting here, weather or not!'
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Old 12-03-2007, 10:32 AM   #17
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I don't know, talking about the weather can get old, fast. Ever try watching The Weather Channel for more than five minutes......it gets borrrrring!
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Well,there is the problem.The Weather Channel is the last place to go for local weather forecasting.
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Old 12-03-2007, 12:49 PM   #18
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...This would keep individual weather threads from becoming too long & off-topic...
I really wish you luck with that!

Its a great idea to have a central area for weather topics/updates, because who knows better then those of us who can look out our windows?
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Old 12-03-2007, 01:15 PM   #19
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I like the idea.... sounds good.... what say you, your estimed royalness mr webmaster?????

(no buttering up intended I swear........)
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Old 12-03-2007, 01:33 PM   #20
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Fyi, The Weather Channel content varies a lot depending on 'weather' you have local cable or a satellite dish. It is at its' best zeroing into a small area with local cable like maybe 250 customers, and at its' worst on a satellite dish. w/ millions of subscribers

The local Weather Channel radar-map as seen on WV's SkiSat cable includes Campton Hollow, and Buxton Corners, Maine. Campton Hollow, afaik, doesn't make it onto the State DOT freebie map. How much more local can it get?

Live, from Buxton Corners Maine, we have weather here today!
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Old 12-03-2007, 01:40 PM   #21
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Cool FYI fatlazyless

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Fyi, The Weather Channel content varies a lot depending on 'weather' you have local cable or a satellite dish. It is at its' best zeroing into a small area with local cable like maybe 250 customers, and at its' worst on a satellite dish. w/ millions of subscribers

The local Weather Channel radar-map as seen on WV's SkiSat cable includes Campton Hollow, and Buxton Corners, Maine. Campton Hollow, afaik, doesn't make it onto the State DOT freebie map. How much more local can it get?

Live, from Buxton Corners Maine, we have weather here today!

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Old 12-03-2007, 02:18 PM   #22
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Default A great idea!

We vote YES! Thanks for taking the initiative, CLA. We've often wondered why there wasn't a weather section on the Forum. Updates on weather-related events--power outages, road closings, etc.--would be helpful, too.
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Old 12-03-2007, 05:14 PM   #23
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Default Weather section on the forum

This would be great if all the weather buffs could have their own section. What do you think Web Master?
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Old 12-03-2007, 05:17 PM   #24
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I agree wholeheartedly!
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Old 12-03-2007, 05:52 PM   #25
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the 'Getting here' chapter is probably the least used section in the forum
If we need a section, take it from "Gettig Here" Good idear fatlazyless!
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Old 12-04-2007, 01:14 AM   #26
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If we need a section, take it from "Gettig Here" Good idear fatlazyless!
A bunch of us live here already.
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Old 12-04-2007, 08:22 AM   #27
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Default Count my vote!

We are always interested in the weather at the lake. We like knowing what's going on when we're not there, and also like knowing what's coming if we decide to make the drive up for the weekend.
It's a great idea, let's do it!!!


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Old 12-06-2007, 07:57 PM   #28
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OK Don,
Whaadddyyaaa think...will you consider it? You're awfully quiet these days.

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Wink Proper place for this topic

For sure I don't object to a forum weather category.

It is ironic that you all bring this up in the general discussion area when the site support category would be the more appropriate place to discuss site subjects

How about adding links or thumbnails to local radar and weather conditions on the forum tool bar or weather category or somewhere on the forum other than the site main page?
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Old 12-06-2007, 09:29 PM   #30
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Default How about a weather station

We also have a place on Sebec Lake in Maine, and we have a weather station! I click on it all the time, check it out! Click here: SEBEC LAKE WEATHER STATION, Bill Larrabee
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Old 12-06-2007, 09:37 PM   #31
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Opps I still don't know how to use this thing

http://www.sebeclakeweather.org/
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Old 12-07-2007, 06:30 AM   #32
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I am all for a Weather Forum.

At the present time I check MSN.Com weather before I come up and it seems to have little or no relation to the weather conditions that I actually find when I get here!
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Add my vote for a weather forum. Webmaster can always remove it if we find it not worthwhile.
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WOW!!!

Thank you Don the Webmaster of Webmasters...
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Old 12-07-2007, 05:45 PM   #35
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Great move Don, this will be a well read section. thank you.
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Thanks for listening to the call, Don. I'm sure you had better things to do than listen to us (me) asking for a weather category. I truly appreciate this site and the way it's run.

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Thank you Don, and a great idea moving Winter Sports up the list for the season as well.

Thank you CLA.

Some good reading; http://encarta.msn.com/encnet/featur...cle=StormsMain
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Thank you Don!
And welcome fellow wx geeks and everyone interested.

Smith Point, there are already a few weather stations on the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee, including one at Weirs Beach where this forum's official cam is. My Winnipesaukee WeatherCenter page has all kinds of weather info with a local focus - www.blackcatnh.com/weather.

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Default Forcast from Al Sleet

As my favorite forcaster, Al Sleet, used to say "Dark tonight with gradual light towards morning."

Thanks for the site I an not there but it is nice to see what is happening around the Lake!



Now how the heck is Al Sleet?
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