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Posted by tree68 on Thursday, January 25, 2007 10:19 PM

I don't think LaCrosse sells my model any more.  It's similar to this:

The best part (after the wireless sensors) is the connection to the computer.  I don't have a clue how to extract some of the readings directly from the weather station.

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Posted by blhanel on Thursday, January 25, 2007 10:08 PM

What's your weather station look like, Larry?  Mine looks like this-

 

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Posted by Datafever on Thursday, January 25, 2007 10:07 PM
Very nicely done, Willy.  I know that there are a lot of people who are very proud of you.  Thumbs Up [tup]
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Posted by tree68 on Thursday, January 25, 2007 10:04 PM

Willy - Nice start! 

I settle for just having the obs from my little weather station on my computer.  Could probably move them onto the web, though...  A project for another day!

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Posted by Datafever on Thursday, January 25, 2007 10:03 PM
CW, thank you so much for going to the trouble of making chicken and dumplings.  Absolutely delicious.  Dinner [dinner]
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Posted by locomutt on Thursday, January 25, 2007 10:00 PM
 louisnash wrote:
 Forty-two wrote:

Clever.  I'll bet you said that to your old boyfriend.  It looks like your lover in South Dakota has a dirty mind.

If you want me out of here, why do you keep dragging me back?

Don't use the Kentucky jelly on the toast!

 If you're going to make fun of KY, we would love to have you come visit!!! We have some really nice places that we can show you. Our LAKES our beautiful this time of year!!

You just need to MOVE ON!!

Brian(KY)

 

Any Particular LAKES in mind??  I Can Definitely think of a couple that would be QUITE NICE, especially this time of year. You're Very right, it is a great time of year to visit!!

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Posted by Willy2 on Thursday, January 25, 2007 9:45 PM

Moving on from the current subject...

I have decided to get daring and create my own weather website. It's nothing too fancy and I still have some work to do on it, but I've got enough of a start that if anyone wants to check it out, please feel free to do so. I'm not a weather wizard and being 16 years old I do have to use at least some of the information given from other real meteorologists, but much of what I forecast does result from my own interpretation of the computer models and my own common sense, so my forecasts are unique to the others.

In the future I may go ahead and add some train pictures that I take and little recaps of my train watching adventures, but for now it is all weather. I didn't want to get into the whole html deal because that would surely just confuse me beyond belief, so I took an easier route and used a website that gives templates and all the author has to do is add information and links. If you check it out, I hope you enjoy. Smile [:)]

Here's the link: http://www.freewebs.com/meteorologistwilly/

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Posted by louisnash on Thursday, January 25, 2007 9:11 PM
 Forty-two wrote:

Clever.  I'll bet you said that to your old boyfriend.  It looks like your lover in South Dakota has a dirty mind.

If you want me out of here, why do you keep dragging me back?

Don't use the Kentucky jelly on the toast!

 If you're going to make fun of KY, we would love to have you come visit!!! We have some really nice places that we can show you. Our LAKES our beautiful this time of year!!

You just need to MOVE ON!!

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Posted by CSXrules4eva on Thursday, January 25, 2007 7:58 PM

MOVING ON TO A DIFFERENT SUBJECT...

CW since I didn't eat anything, can I have some chicken and dumplings, and green peas and carrots please? I would also like a slice of chocolate cake please. Can I have a sprite to go with supper tonight too. I think I'm going to need it tonight. Dinner [dinner] Big Smile [:D]

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Posted by CANADIANPACIFIC2816 on Thursday, January 25, 2007 7:56 PM

NAH nah nah nah nah!!!!!

Have a nice evening you DOPE, and good riddance. Don't let the door slam your hide when you leave the Diner.

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Posted by railcar on Thursday, January 25, 2007 7:55 PM

Forty-two

Not much to do with your life than pick on a couple of girls.( not to say they could not take

care of them self's).

Better hurry and get back under your bridge.

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Posted by Forty-two on Thursday, January 25, 2007 7:40 PM

Clever.  I'll bet you said that to your old boyfriend.  It looks like your lover in South Dakota has a dirty mind.

If you want me out of here, why do you keep dragging me back?

Don't use the Kentucky jelly on the toast!

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Posted by Willy2 on Thursday, January 25, 2007 7:08 PM

 mudchicken wrote:

Gotta go find Willy and see if the weather machine is stuck on "snow" for weekends....

This one doesn't look too bad, Mudchicken. Although, the way this weather has been lately, I wouldn't rule anything out.

Here in Omaha, tomorrow looks nice and then we take an arctic plunge. One of our local meteorologists said that beyond tomorrow, we may be lucky to have a single day with a high temperature of 20 degrees or higher for the next two weeks. I think we'll see a few days above 20, but it is going to be cold. It doesn't look like much snow is on the way though.

Dinner this evening was delicious, CW. Thumbs Up [tup]

TTFN.

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Posted by tree68 on Thursday, January 25, 2007 6:59 PM

A balmy -4.3 here, with a promise of WIND...  Should be interesting tomorrow. 

As for dinner (and late-night snack)...  Anything warm will do.

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Posted by JoeKoh on Thursday, January 25, 2007 6:12 PM

okay bring it on its really getting chilly out there.matt and i will take 2 plates please.

stay safe

joe

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Posted by locomutt on Thursday, January 25, 2007 12:39 PM

Jim,Welcome back!! Always Glad to see the Proprietor Pop in!!Smile [:)]

Tell Duchess that for right now,she'll need to walk very softly around Locokitty,

LK is still quite a bit skittish with everyone!! 

(I think she hopped up into the "Window Seat",not sure if she's looking down,or out!) 

Mook,she chose these for today:  * *, then decided to take mid-afternoon nap.Zzz [zzz]

Mudchicken,if you do find Willy,we don't want any snow here,but PLEASE have

him "Bump" the Thermostat to at least "Warm (er)"!!!!! Smile,Wink, & Grin [swg]

Ray, I felt that way before 52,now that a few more years have gone past,I feel even.......... 

What were we talking about?? Confused [%-)]

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Posted by CopCarSS on Thursday, January 25, 2007 12:33 PM

Hi Everyone!

CW, the Reubens are simply marvelous! Very well made. Thank you so much!

Meanwhile, I've got a bid to put a couple finishing details on, so I must be on my way. I'll catch you all later!

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Posted by NightrainAFD1987 on Thursday, January 25, 2007 12:29 PM

I think I will trya sandwich with a tall glass of that tangerine juice.

 The cold is letting up, thats all I have going on for now

 

Thought being 52 and senile was bad? try being only 28 and brain dead working on cold medicine most of the time. Can't think straight after a while, it's scary 

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Posted by Mookie on Thursday, January 25, 2007 12:26 PM
 blhanel wrote:

I think I missed the menu.

Gulp....

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Posted by blhanel on Thursday, January 25, 2007 12:24 PM

Hey Jim, long time no post!  Welcome back...

Turning into a nice sunny day here.  What's for lunch?  I think I missed the menu.

EDIT: n/m, found it- I think I'll pass on the posted specials and order a ham and swiss on rye with chips.

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Posted by mudchicken on Thursday, January 25, 2007 12:06 PM

Naw...just onset Oldtimers Disease.

Suddenly feeling older than dirt? A little waxy behind the ears maybe?Laugh [(-D]Laugh [(-D]Laugh [(-D]

Gotta go find Willy and see if the weather machine is stuck on "snow" for weekends....

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Posted by CANADIANPACIFIC2816 on Thursday, January 25, 2007 11:06 AM

I think today is Wednesday. Or is it Tuesday? Or is it Thursday? I'm 52 years old and already I'm senile and confused!!Laugh [(-D]

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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, January 25, 2007 10:40 AM

Good morning all. I got an email this morning with a bunch of jokes so I thought I would share them with you all.  Smile [:)]

 I feel like my body has gotten totally out of shape, so I got my doctor's permission to join a fitness club and start exercising. I decided to take an aerobics class for seniors. I bent, twisted, gyrated, jumped up and down, and perspired for an hour. But, by the time I got my leotards on, the class was over.

next . . .

An elderly woman decided to prepare her will and told her preacher she had two final requests. First, she wanted to be cremated, and second, she wanted her ashes scattered over Wal-Mart.

"Wal-Mart?" the preacher exclaimed. "Why Wal-Mart?" "Then I'll be sure my daughters visit me twice a week."

if you say so . . .

My memory's not as sharp as it used to be. Also, my memory's not as sharp as it used to be.

oh my  . . .

My memory's not as sharp as it used to be. Also, my memory's not as sharp as it used to be.

did you say something  . . .

My memory's not as sharp as it used to be. Also, my memory's not as sharp as it used to be.

tisk tisk  .  .  .

It's scary when you start making the same noises as your coffeemaker.

hmmm . . .

--- THE SENILITY PRAYER : Grant me the senility to forget the people I never liked anyway, the good fortune to run into the ones I do, and the eyesight to tell the difference

well now  .  .  .

I've sure gotten old! I've had two bypass surgeries, a hip replacement, new knees Fought prostate cancer and diabetes. I'm half blind, can't hear anything quieter than a jet engine, take 40 different medications that make me dizzy, winded, and subject to blackouts. Have bouts with dementia. Have poor circulation; hardly feel my hands and feet anymore. Can't remember if I'm 85 or 92. Have lost all my friends. But....I still have my driver's license.

your kidding me  .  .  .

Reporters interviewing a 104-year-old woman: "And what do you think is the best thing about being 104?" the reporter asked. She simply replied, "No peer pressure."

you sure about that  .  .  .

Know how to prevent sagging? Just eat till the wrinkles fill out.

I resemble that remark  .  .  .

 

Well enjoy my little attempt at humor this morning.  Can someone tell me what day this is?  haha

Take care now.

 

 




 

 

 

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Posted by Datafever on Thursday, January 25, 2007 10:39 AM
Good morning, everyone.  Looks to be another beautiful day out here in sunny San Jose.  Well, except that it isn't sunny today.  A gray, overcast day.  But a beautiful day nonetheless.  Captain [4:-)]
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Posted by cherokee woman on Thursday, January 25, 2007 10:37 AM

For lunch today, we're having Chris' request from yesterday:  I've made reuben sandwiches, and we have plenty of tater chips and dill pickles to have with them.  Also, there are tuna salad sandwiches, and nice, HOT tomato soup.

And I'll go ahead and post tonight's supper menu, since I'm going to be busy all afternoon, making it:  chicken and dumplings.

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Posted by locomutt on Thursday, January 25, 2007 9:38 AM
 Mookie wrote:

* *   * *   * *  * *  * *  I brought in some extra ear rings for Locokitty.  !O!

And I don't know if she wears a collar - I won't - but there are some for dress-up and one with bling on it. 

<~> - think I need coffee....

 

 

Mookie, LK says Thank You Very Much, she'll chose a pair of ear rings later. 

(after she's had her mid- morning nap) 

And yes,she does wear a collar,she has two; an everyday one with a "Warning

Device"  and a "Dress-Up" one,studded with "Spikes"!!Wink [;)]


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Posted by JoeKoh on Thursday, January 25, 2007 7:10 AM

good morning

willys weather machine is set at very chilly for us today.going to get out the heavy winter gear.mookie be careful with your bling you might get chocolate frosting over it.

stay safe

Joe

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Posted by Mookie on Thursday, January 25, 2007 5:41 AM

* *   * *   * *  * *  * *  I brought in some extra ear rings for Locokitty.  !O!

And I don't know if she wears a collar - I won't - but there are some for dress-up and one with bling on it. 

<~> - think I need coffee....

 

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Posted by Railfan1 on Thursday, January 25, 2007 5:39 AM
Good morning everybody. Well, It's about time... for...... me...... to..........Zzz [zzz]
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Posted by Forty-two on Thursday, January 25, 2007 5:35 AM
Somebody wants to borrow your magazine.  LOL
Forty-two

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