It's JUNE! and 47 degrees - (8 deg c)

It got almost sunny for a bit today. Almost.

I suppose I'm lucky because I travel to warmer places frequently. I am a warm weather weenie though! And I'm a cold weather weenie. I will be a difficult old person, no doubt.

I have a friend with SAD and he's really feeling it right now. It's hard because when he's in it, he kind of sees it but doesn't 100% realize that his feelings are because of that.

We're going to Boston next week and there are days of 90 degree weather with sporadic thunderstorms? ACK! That sounds worse than what we're dealing with right now.

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Ummmm where'd Andy go? What did I miss? You mean there's no more Wapplers on Seattle TV?? That's like the end of an era!

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Yes an era has ended. First dad Harry and now Andy . . .

Wappler now public relations guy for PSE

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Ummmm where'd Andy go? What did I miss? You mean there's no more Wapplers on Seattle TV?? That's like the end of an era!

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KIRO-TV chief meteorologist Andy Wappler has left the Seattle station after 14 years to join the public-relations team at Puget Sound Energy. He'll oversee its renewable-energy and conservation projects, the utility company announced today.

Wappler, 43, started in 1994 as a weekend forecaster and worked with his father, Harry Wappler, also a weatherman.

After his father left KIRO in 2002, Wappler succeeded him as chief meteorologist.

Wappler, who left the station on Friday, said that renewable energy is a good fit with his weather background. And, "I was looking to do something new."

— Tan Vinh, Seattle Times staff reporter

Copyright © 2008 The Seattle Times Company

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Originally Posted by salsabike

KIRO-TV chief meteorologist Andy Wappler has left the Seattle station after 14 years to join the public-relations team at Puget Sound Energy. He'll oversee its renewable-energy and conservation projects, the utility company announced today.

Copyright © 2008 The Seattle Times Company

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Kinda sad, in a way.

And lol on the comic Susan!

Well, I did something today that as an Oncology nurse, I never ever do. I went tanning. INDOORS. And I loved every single moment. The warmth.........OMG it was heaven. My legs thawed for a few minutes and I could actually move! I feel better....I may do it again in a couple of days....Cancer be damned!!

a cheaper way to achieve that same effect without increasing your chances of getting skin cancer is a hot bath.

Or showering with a friend.... very warming! ;)

agghhh. Nice day today AGAIN.

yes, Raleighdon's commute is 20mph winds AND 100% saturated rain. lovely weather. No tornadoes, hurricanes, thunderstorms or high heat.
I drove today I had to pick up his father's day present. (That's my excuse and i'm sticking to it!)

I'm in the "I'm from the East and Prefer Rain and Wet to Super Hot and Humid" camp.

We were driving up from San Francisco back to Vancouver (BC) over the past week and didn't get much good weather, sadly. Yet, I still find the fog enchanting. It gives us really big and green trees. I've chosen my camp.

And I'll take the basement microbrews any day over fruitcake!!!! :D

Stellar 1 here. Member for about a year. Back riding after knee replacement.

Yes, the weather is awful. I rode yesterday with winter gear. I haven't taken the toe warmers off my shoes yet and won't until it gets warmer.

Does anyone know of good bike trails/routes around Ellensberg or near there (easy to get to, ride and return in one day)? I'd be interested as it's pretty easy to go there and ride and return. Except, of course, if there isn't snow on the pass (in mid June, no less). Would appreciate any feedback on this.

Also, has anyone tried a Topeak Allay saddle (allaysaddles.com)? I saw these at the Bike Expo and am vaguely interested in trying one. They have an open center with a fabric covering which should greatly reduce rub and the usual grief associated with long rides. I like aerobars and leaning forward for long periods of time causes some added pressure.

Stellar 1

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And I'll take the basement microbrews any day over fruitcake!!!!

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There's no doubt about this one!

But, seriously, we had lightning, thunder and power outages, along with howling sideways heavy rain! Lost power during cooking dinner. What gives?

Supposed to try out the wetsuit at the lake tomorrow... I'm afraid!!!!:eek:

Well, y'all should see today in Eastern Oregon. Raining, cold, windy, windy, windy. Of course, on television they call that "breezy". Hah! I always considered a breeze pleasant. This is anything but pleasant.

Eastern Washington isn't much better. We set a record low last night 37 degrees. :eek: I'm almost back to wearing my full winter commuting clothes! I hate June! It's such a teaser month. bikerHen

teaser? you mean like January?

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teaser? you mean like January?

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Or is it "June-uary"? :p

And they even got snow last night up at the pass!

Crazy weather! I will never be ready for my big ride in July. Come on Mother Nature . . . what gives!?!

Back east they are having a heat wave. I called my sister and she was complaining about how hot it was yesterday. 92! I told her to send me 20 degrees. This way she can have 72 ad I can have 70! Wouldn't that be nice?

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Or is it "June-uary"? :p

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LOL now THAT is FUNNY!!!! http://hsnl.org/images/emoticons/bwahaha.gifhttp://hsnl.org/images/emoticons/rofl.gif

You can have about 30 of our degrees:p:p 100 is TOO HOT for me.

did you hear? some guy died of frostbite and exposure on Mt Rainier on what was to be a day hike? an experienced hiker!? :confused:

I don't want to jinx us, but check out the weekend forecast, ladies!! :D

Hey Colby,
Did you get pounded by last nights storm? I keep wondering if any cyclists were caugth out on the trail with nowhere to hide. bikerHen

OMG colby I saw the weather....I'm so excited!! I need sun....I am so low on Vitamin D it's pathetic! Better today though, since it was sunny for most of it. Got my beans replanted, because the first batch drowned and rotted, along with my pattypan squash, my butternut squash and my basil. hopefully this weather is OVER!