Make a deep inside analyze about yourself...Whishcaster or not??
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The_Cycloman_PR
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What do you consider yourself?
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Make a deep inside analyze about yourself...Whishcaster or not??
Just two options... Be honest!!
Cycloman.
Make a deep inside analyze about yourself...Whishcaster or not??
Just two options... Be honest!!
Cycloman.
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The_Cycloman_PR
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I voted "not". There's a little wishcaster in all of us and I certainly wouldn't lie and say I didn't try to identify any possibility that a given storm might have a shot at getting to me. However, when it comes to discussion on HC, FLHC and S2K, I go the other route. I sometimes find myself downplaying any threats to my area so as not to be accused of -removed- (and probably because I don't want to jinx those threats either). We all know the posters who crawl out from under their rocks during an active storm to tell everyone that a sat shows the storm is now moving their way, how such-and-such a setup means the storm is headed toward their general area, etc. Not to be critical, but this phenominon seems most prominent among Florida posters (particularly Tampa and Miami) I encounter on the net.
For instance, I paid a little extra attention to Bill '03, Lili & Isidore '02 because of the obvious threats to Louisana. But there were any number of ways all three of those storms were heading anywhere between the Keys up to Pensacola Beach come hell or high-water. And what's really funny is when people I disagree with get belligerant about it. LMAO
Steve
For instance, I paid a little extra attention to Bill '03, Lili & Isidore '02 because of the obvious threats to Louisana. But there were any number of ways all three of those storms were heading anywhere between the Keys up to Pensacola Beach come hell or high-water. And what's really funny is when people I disagree with get belligerant about it. LMAO
Steve
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Of course I am not a proffesional wishcaster who says that every blob is going to develop.However I wish that storms and hurricanes form when conditions are right not when the pro wishers want to form from every cloud.I like to then begin to track them and to see the structure in sat images also the better ones in open waters without affecting people especially if those are major canes.
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Definitely not a wishcaster!!! I've been through enough TC's of every variety to last a lifetime.
However, I do wish for TC's to form so I can track and forecast them and hone my "skills". And yes like any true "weather weenie" I want that strong storm to come close enough that I can chase it and report back from the landfall. Unfortunately that landfall is the problem-with that comes the destruction and loss of life so I guess I am in a quandry. Another Bret would be a good one because I would head straight for landfall in a remote area like what he did.
However, I do wish for TC's to form so I can track and forecast them and hone my "skills". And yes like any true "weather weenie" I want that strong storm to come close enough that I can chase it and report back from the landfall. Unfortunately that landfall is the problem-with that comes the destruction and loss of life so I guess I am in a quandry. Another Bret would be a good one because I would head straight for landfall in a remote area like what he did.
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The_Cycloman_PR
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vbhoutex wrote: Another Bret would be a good one because I would head straight for landfall in a remote area like what he did.
You are fine because you can head for it by driving. But if I wish to do it I would have to take a plane, I am trapped inside my Island. If I want to see a landfall it will has to take effect right here in high density areas and will affect many of our residents. So although I like hurricanes I don't like the after effects, and would'nt like people to be affected by it.
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Steve wrote:I voted "not". There's a little wishcaster in all of us and I certainly wouldn't lie and say I didn't try to identify any possibility that a given storm might have a shot at getting to me. However, when it comes to discussion on HC, FLHC and S2K, I go the other route. I sometimes find myself downplaying any threats to my area so as not to be accused of -removed- (and probably because I don't want to jinx those threats either). We all know the posters who crawl out from under their rocks during an active storm to tell everyone that a sat shows the storm is now moving their way, how such-and-such a setup means the storm is headed toward their general area, etc. Not to be critical, but this phenominon seems most prominent among Florida posters (particularly Tampa and Miami) I encounter on the net.
For instance, I paid a little extra attention to Bill '03, Lili & Isidore '02 because of the obvious threats to Louisana. But there were any number of ways all three of those storms were heading anywhere between the Keys up to Pensacola Beach come hell or high-water. And what's really funny is when people I disagree with get belligerant about it. LMAO
Steve
Good post, Steve.
I voted no myself, and especially last year, I took a lot of heat when it was obvious that Henri wasn't going to be a hurricane, let alone barely a tropical storm, Isabel was a threat to NC/VA, and Larry wasn't going anywhere but south and making a run for the border (Taco Bell run) into Mexico.
One such poster who fortunately does not post here anymore based their beliefs on 2 things, and both held as much merit as pissing outside in Antarctica. (1) The LBAR took Larry into Florida where all other guidance took Larry into Florida. (2) Great One said it was going into Florida. 'Nuff said about T.S. Larry.
But to quantify something for Florida. Florida has a lot more to lose than any other state when it comes to TC's, and any storm that becomes a threat sends that state into alert mode. Anybody that lives in Florida always has to be vigilant during hurricane season, and per capita, we have a lot more tropical weather enthusiasts, watchers, etc.
SF
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kevin
My experience is that whenever there is a tropical system, a dozen threads of discussion will pop up on the board. Then one will be filled with professional opinion because it was started by someone either insightful or professional themselves. people I disagree with avoid this type of thread because it is above them, and forecasters avoid the people I disagree with because they give them headaches.
Some things I've noticed in my watching time:
(1.) Personification of storms.
(2.) Grabbing for straws.
(3.) Data comes in batches, but between the batches people I disagree with need something to preoccupy their interest, so they turn to other people I disagree with.
All of the above leads to distortion and meteorological astrology.
Some things I've noticed in my watching time:
(1.) Personification of storms.
(2.) Grabbing for straws.
(3.) Data comes in batches, but between the batches people I disagree with need something to preoccupy their interest, so they turn to other people I disagree with.
All of the above leads to distortion and meteorological astrology.
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kevin wrote:My experience is that whenever there is a tropical system, a dozen threads of discussion will pop up on the board. Then one will be filled with professional opinion because it was started by someone either insightful or professional themselves. people I disagree with avoid this type of thread because it is above them, and forecasters avoid the people I disagree with because they give them headaches.
Some things I've noticed in my watching time:
(1.) Personification of storms.
(2.) Grabbing for straws.
(3.) Data comes in batches, but between the batches people I disagree with need something to preoccupy their interest, so they turn to other people I disagree with.
All of the above leads to distortion and meteorological astrology.
Good point!!
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ColdFront77
Neither. Taken as a joke or seriously, the term has such negative response from most people.
It would be more logical if the majority here were people I disagree with. Don't we like to experience weather
being a weather enthusiasts; I assume that most of us who access this site on a daily basis are
interested in the subject at least somewhat.
It would be more logical if the majority here were people I disagree with. Don't we like to experience weather
being a weather enthusiasts; I assume that most of us who access this site on a daily basis are
interested in the subject at least somewhat.
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The_Cycloman_PR
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ColdFront77 wrote:Neither. Taken as a joke or seriously, the term has such negative response from most people.
It would be more logical if the majority here were people I disagree with. Don't we like to experience weather
being a weather enthusiasts; I assume that most of us who access this site on a daily basis are
interested in the subject at least somewhat.
Great post Coldfront!! In fact I voted "yes". Although I wold'nt like us or anybody to be hit, and I feel really sad when it happen, having lived hurricane experiences like Hurricane Hugo 1989, Hurricanes Berta and Hortense in 1996, and Georges in 1998, I remember all the suffering and necesities we had, so I know that this type of weather phenomena is dangerous and harmful and many people could be affected badly by this type of things. But at the other hand,I do enjoy weather and like hurricanes. Also being a weather enthusiast I like to experience weather phenomena. So I think I am a wishcaster deep in my heart.
(Now...don't get confused...I won't like to see any storms or hurricane near me. Not this year or any other years to come...
HONEST!!! Don't you beleiveme?? Ohh!!! 
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ColdFront77
vbhoutex wrote:Obviously we are very interested in the weather Tom or we wouldn't be here. But to liken us to people I disagree with is not a fair comparison IMO.
Then we are wishing to have weather affect us... that isn't -removed-? If it is and considered as being a negative word... then of course I (and I assume everyone else) would want to not be a wishcaster.
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