complaining about weather stuff [Archive]

pisces2473

03-16-2007, 09:52 AM

This is inspired by Smiles' comment, but NOT directed to her.

Is it just me or do New Englanders not complain that much about the weather? Or rather, those who are native to their current location complain much less about the weather?

I've noticed that many people on the boards who've moved are the biggest "weather whiners." I'm not trying to start a huge war, just curious--didn't you check the weather before you moved??? :p

Ciderhillnh

03-16-2007, 09:58 AM

People where I am bitch and complain about the weather non stop, and most are natives to the area.

Those that moved here....say like my BF and his crew who are all from HI, bitch and whine if the temp goes below 50 that its freezing, I laugh in their face and tell them they decided to move here!

pisces2473

03-16-2007, 10:05 AM

I just don't whine too much. When it's really hot or really cold, I might get a little unhappy, but it's just a part of NE living.

winneythepooh7

03-16-2007, 10:06 AM

redsail

03-16-2007, 10:06 AM

I grew up in Houston,TX and I still bitch about the weather. Its my number one reason for moving. I bear no bones to people who want to complain about 95+ degree 100% humidity for 3+ months out of the year.

MetFanL

03-16-2007, 10:11 AM

Ehh... It's purely circumstantial. I usually don't complain too much. The only thing that bugs me is that, b/c I'm single, I'm always expected to be here while the married with kids people get to call in sick for days to stay home when the kids don't have school. It's annoying.

Like, tmw is a good example. We're supposed to get a foot of snow tonight. I'll just wear boots and snowpants to the parade. What can you do? Stay inside from December til March?

pisces2473

03-16-2007, 10:12 AM

Ehh... It's purely circumstantial. I usually don't complain too much. The only thing that bugs me is that, b/c I'm single, I'm always expected to be here while the married with kids people get to call in sick for days to stay home when the kids don't have school. It's annoying.
You can do what I do...and use a sick day for a snow day. Sorry, I can't come in, it's really bad here...oh well.... ;)

SmilesSoSweet

03-16-2007, 10:15 AM

I don't mind the 90-degree weather. It's just here a lot sooner than it usually is. 90 degree temps usually occur in late April then from mid-May until September/October with of course temps in the 100s and 110s+.

We went from freezing night temps last month to above average highs in the last week.

And I know I'm not native to AZ, but I enjoy the weather here. It's the non-residents of AZ (like my family) who think Phoenix is 110 degrees year round.

Winter Storm

03-16-2007, 10:49 AM

I complain when there are major extremes in the weather, even though I am from here my whole life (NY area). It also sucks when the spring weather starts for a day or two, and then it's back in the 30's and snowing/freezing rain.

Same here. It's the extremes that get me like 100+ days and anything under 40. But lately, its been so damn wacky.

We broke a record on Wednesday, when it hit 82 and today we're expecting freezing rain and some snowfall...2 days later!

CTGirl

03-16-2007, 10:53 AM

I never understod the point of complaining about the weather, that's just the way it is, nothing you can do about it.

I've always lived in the northeast, and hear all kinds of compliants from people who moved here from other parts of the country, and the only response that comes to mind is "well that's the northeast, if you dont like it, dont live here"

Winter Storm

03-16-2007, 11:05 AM

I never understood the point of complaining about the weather, that's just the way it is, nothing you can do about it.

Well its just like anything else that annoys or bothers you and particularly if you find others who feel the same. Believe it or not, but weather actually affects people, their moods and plans. Commenting, complaining is only natural.

Skyblade

03-16-2007, 11:08 AM

People here complain when its raining or if the temperature dips below 65. I'd actually prefer more "weather".

Millenial

03-16-2007, 11:12 AM

i complain about the weather all the time, epsecially even today because i dont feel like driving in the snow tommorrow morning at 8am to go work stuck in a residence for 12 hours. my own fault yes but it helps lol

cache

03-16-2007, 11:19 AM

People here complain when its raining or if the temperature dips below 65. I'd actually prefer more "weather".

I caught an LA radio station one time when it was raining, and they had this homorous public service announcement that told people that just because it was raining in LA, it did not mean the world was coming to an end, and that it was only the same stuff that comes out of those bottles they pay $2 a piece for. It went on and on....funny stuff...

Chameleon

03-16-2007, 11:25 AM

Kitty

03-16-2007, 11:26 AM

I've been spoiled with good weather my entire life, and I know if I moved somewhere where it snowed or got super super hot, I'd be complaining.

pisces2473

03-16-2007, 11:29 AM

I don't understand people complaining about people complaining about the weather :p

It's a rather common thing to comment on, it's just about the only thing you are guaranteed to talk to a random person about that won't piss them off, most people don't get on your case about mentioning it. Well, around here anyway :)
I'm not complaining! I just thought it was an interesting observation.

I think it's so random when people start talking about the weather. There's this one lady at work, and she's always "anyone hear what the weather's going to be?" Or "can you believe how cold it is outside?" ETC ETC ETC Everyday, and often.

SmilesSoSweet

03-16-2007, 11:29 AM

Weather is a constant subject with my family now that I moved out here. I don't think I've had one phone call with my parents where they didn't ask about the weather. :rolleyes:

wordsmith

03-16-2007, 11:33 AM

I've been spoiled with good weather my entire life, and I know if I moved somewhere where it snowed or got super super hot, I'd be complaining.

I've lived in a region known for extremes on either end of the spectrum my whole life...and guess what? If a super cold, super hot, super rainy, super droughtlike, etc. stretch goes on overlong, bet your ass I'll be commenting on it...along with everyone else.

meatwad

03-16-2007, 11:36 AM

I like things to be between 40-80F. I keep my thermostat at home around 60 in the winter.

J-girl

03-16-2007, 11:41 AM

Complaining about the weather is Canada's national pastime after Hockey ofcourse.

AshleyJordan

03-16-2007, 11:49 AM

I've been spoiled with good weather my entire life, and I know if I moved somewhere where it snowed or got super super hot, I'd be complaining.
I found the Bay Area weather to be pleasant but a little eerie, being someone who's used to extreme summers and winters.

wordsmith

03-16-2007, 12:08 PM

I like things to be between 40-80F. I keep my thermostat at home around 60 in the winter.

I will never live with you. :)

I spent about 18 years, give or take, having the "turn the damned heat up" power struggle with my dad.

meatwad

03-16-2007, 12:14 PM

I will never live with you. :)

I spent about 18 years, give or take, having the "turn the damned heat up" power struggle with my dad.

Yeah, my room was probably between 55-60 degrees in the winter if I shut my door. It's a cape that had an unfinished attic for the top floor the first few years after the house was built. They put insulation in the floors. When they finished the upstairs, the heat wasn't exactly adequate for the size of the rooms, so none of the heat from downstairs would make it into the rooms unless the door was open.

Kitty

03-16-2007, 12:15 PM

I found the Bay Area weather to be pleasant but a little eerie, being someone who's used to extreme summers and winters.

I know, it's always nice out...I love it. My favorite is summer where it's usually in the 80s, but there's a cool breeze.

coll214

03-16-2007, 12:21 PM

See, I NEED for there to be changes to the weather, sunny and beautiful all the time would freak me out. Sometimes a rainy day is a perfect excuse! But anytime any of my friends bitch about the weather, my standard comment is You live in New England! LOL. I think for many people the weather is a 'safe' topic that shouldn't offend people unlike politics, religion, etc.

mishl982

03-16-2007, 12:22 PM

I complain when there are major extremes in the weather, even though I am from here my whole life (NY area). It also sucks when the spring weather starts for a day or two, and then it's back in the 30's and snowing/freezing rain.
Same here. I've lived in this area my whole life so I know what the weather is like, but it sucks when you go from wearing flip flops and a tank top to parka and snow boots. Now that's not normal!

EmberMae

03-16-2007, 12:31 PM

I only really complain about the weather during the summer. This time of year is fabulous.

aggiegrad05

03-16-2007, 12:59 PM

I was born and raised in Houston, TX so when people here complain about the humidity, I don't think anything of it because it's totally warranted. And to me, cold weather is anything below 60. I think that gives me license to bitch when I end up in weather that's in the teens or (god forbid) lower :p

CTGirl

03-16-2007, 01:39 PM

Well its just like anything else that annoys or bothers you and particularly if you find others who feel the same. Believe it or not, but weather actually affects people, their moods and plans. Commenting, complaining is only natural.

I understand that it affects people. I guess I'm just not into complaining in general.

Winter Storm

03-16-2007, 01:41 PM

I understand that it affects people. I guess I'm just not into complaining in general.

Well this entire board sure must get on your nerves!

CTGirl

03-16-2007, 01:44 PM

Well this entire board sure must get on your nerves!

Lets just say there are a lot of threads I dont read, lol :p

winneythepooh7

03-16-2007, 02:17 PM

I've been spoiled with good weather my entire life, and I know if I moved somewhere where it snowed or got super super hot, I'd be complaining.

Don't move to NYC then!

Deni81

03-16-2007, 07:08 PM

I only really complain about the weather in the summer. I'm a born and bred Florida girl and the humidity is the worst down here. No fail, every summer someone who just moved here starts to complain about the heat. Umm its Florida, what were you expecting??

I'm moving to Massachusetts in August and everyone here thinks i am nuts. "You know, it snows up there, right?" Yes, I know and i will deal with it.

pisces2473

03-16-2007, 07:42 PM

capella

03-16-2007, 08:58 PM

By the way, it's humid up here too ;)
Oh, yes. It certainly is. But it's not humid the way it's humid here. It is a different sort of thing. And it is humid ALL dang year. It is humid from about April to November. Then it gets a little cool and more pleasant, but it ramps back up again purty quick. It's not the same thing. I grew up in the northeast (mid atlantic whatev). It's humid there too, but it's not the same as Florida humid. (Actually, I find Louisiana to be a helluva lot more humid than the Sunshine State on the whole).

TinyDancer

03-16-2007, 09:47 PM

I bitched about the weather in New England all the time. I HATE the cold and hate driving in snow. . . but hey, that's where my job was. I'm happy in Texas now. :)

Hey Meat, I could never live with you either. . . way too cold. Damn. :)

SuperGeek

03-21-2007, 09:15 PM

I live in St johns Newfoundland. So to me i have no idea if you guys are just winners or not. When i say it never gets to warm here i lie. There's about 5 or 6 days a summer that get hotter than 25 degree. I'm not sure what people mean by good weather. I mean it's rainy and windy in the fall and spring. The summer is just mild, nothing to complain about except when it rains. Whoever the winter we get alot of snow and wind and all that. I really have no idea though if it's worst than anywhere else. For me it sucks that you can't sit outside and enjoy the weather for more than june and july, half of which it rains. I say we spend half the year freezing, a quarter getting rained on, and the quarter where it's just nice, only half of which has descent temps.

PenforPrez

03-21-2007, 09:17 PM

I live in St johns Newfoundland.

Ooh, Newfoundland! I've always been fascinated and curious about the island of Newfoundland. Welcome to the boards! :)

Paul

PenforPrez

03-21-2007, 09:20 PM

Here in Missouri, complaining about the weather is pointless, and we know it. We like to say: "If you don't like the weather -- wait five minutes!" :D

Paul

pisces2473

03-21-2007, 10:31 PM

Here in Missouri, complaining about the weather is pointless, and we know it. We like to say: "If you don't like the weather -- wait five minutes!" :D

Paul
Hey, you stole that from New England!

TinyDancer

03-21-2007, 11:00 PM

Hey, you stole that from New England!
Yeah. . . I think I've heard that everywhere. . . except for Texas!

PenforPrez

03-21-2007, 11:42 PM

Hey, you stole that from New England!

The difference being that in Missouri that's true about nine months a year. :p

It was 35 two days ago, and I was comfy. Now it's 80, and I'm sweating to death. :cry:

Paul

eclipse9678

03-22-2007, 06:15 PM

I'm originally from upstate NY and I don't know what they'd do if they didn't have crazy weather. Deep down they all love it and that's why they talk about it so much!!

On the other hand, people rarely talk about weather in SoCal because it's the same practically everyday. It's probably the western NYer in me, but I love it when it rains. Finally, something different!

tiffy482

04-02-2007, 09:47 PM

I've lived in South Dakota my whole life. But I still complained that it snowed a bit yesterday, and I still complain about the wind, even though it's windy 5 days out of 7, I complain when the highs don't get above 0 and I complain when its above 100 and humid.

It doesn't do any good at all. But it does do my heart good when people think I'm crazy for saying it's nice out when its 60 degrees, windy and raining. Or when you see people wearing heavy winter coats on TV and it's only a "frigid" 40 out.

I could move, but I think I might just miss the crazy Midwest weather.

I guess I didn't realize how crazy the weather is other places as well, what a sheltered life I live....

CTGirl

04-03-2007, 08:31 AM

I'm originally from upstate NY and I don't know what they'd do if they didn't have crazy weather. Deep down they all love it and that's why they talk about it so much!!

Totally true! :D

Fleagle

04-03-2007, 09:19 PM

OK. Here in Cleveland, it was about 80 degrees today. Well...tomorrow it's going to be 40 and snowing.

PenforPrez

04-03-2007, 09:22 PM

OK. Here in Cleveland, it was about 80 degrees today. Well...tomorrow it's going to be 40 and snowing.

Got close to 80 here in Missouri today, and down to 30 tonight. Thunderstorms today, may snow Thursday.

Paul

Krishna

04-03-2007, 10:04 PM

Thunderstorms today, may snow Thursday.

Paul

We're scheduled for some snow 'round here tomorrow. Had our thunderstorms this morning.

PenforPrez

04-03-2007, 10:14 PM

We're scheduled for some snow 'round here tomorrow. Had our thunderstorms this morning.

It's cold again, that's all I care. Probably the last cold snap of the year; best enjoy it while it lasts. :)

Paul

Krishna

04-03-2007, 10:22 PM

It's cold again, that's all I care. Probably the last cold snap of the year; best enjoy it while it lasts. :)

Paul

Ummm no. There is no snow on the ski hills within 300 miles of me, and therefore the cold weather serves no purpose. I'm ready for summer.

PenforPrez

04-03-2007, 10:35 PM

I'm ready for summer.

I'm not; I'm cranky enough as it is right now. Summer will only make that worse. :(

Krishna

04-03-2007, 10:45 PM

I'm not; I'm cranky enough as it is right now. Summer will only make that worse. :(

It seems we are at an impass. The only solution is for me to move 400 miles south and you to move 800 miles north.

PenforPrez

04-03-2007, 10:56 PM

It seems we are at an impass. The only solution is for me to move 400 miles south and you to move 800 miles north.

Sounds to me like the plot for a new Fox reality show! :D

tiffy482

04-03-2007, 10:59 PM

PenforPrez

04-03-2007, 11:02 PM

We had a mini snow storm here. There was even blowing snow and tonight it's only supposed to be around 8. Today, the wind chills were below zero. An hour or so north of where I live got nearly a foot of snow.

Where is my spring?

It overcompensated for it down here when it hit 75 degrees for two weeks when it was only supposed to be 60. You're more than welcome to have the excess warmth back. :p

Paul

eastcoaster782

04-03-2007, 11:10 PM

cache

04-04-2007, 10:40 AM

SmilesSoSweet

04-04-2007, 11:02 AM

It's supposed to be in the low to mid 90s all week.

By the end of this month/beginning of next month or even sooner, the 100+ temps will once again be here.

Ciderhillnh

04-04-2007, 11:09 AM

Winter storm watch here in MA today.....

It was warm over the weekend and now its just gray and cloudy ALL week...its tough to get out of bed, its tough to be motivated to do anything its just so depressing.

WARM WEATHER AND SUN PLEASE!!

(plus once its sunny and warm, I can go running on the track and begin summer workouts again!)

Winter Storm

04-04-2007, 11:10 AM

Gotta rub it in a little. My local forecast for the next week:

Wed: 73, Partly Cloudy
Thurs: 72, Party Cloudy
Fri: 77, Party Cloudy
Sat: 71, Mostly Sunny
Sun: 68, Party Cloudy
Mon: 70, Sunny
Tues: 70, Sunny

Then you'd understand why some of us are constantly bitching. Baltimore's 5-Day weather:

Monday- 75 and sunny
Tuesday- 70 and sunny
Wednesday- 65 with thunderstorms
Thursday- 51 with cloudy skies
Friday- 50 cloudy skies
Saturday- 44 with a chance of snow

And the temperatures in the late evenings will range from 25-35, all week. I think this is partly the reason why so many of us (like me) are getting sick around here. :torn:

http://www.marylandweather.com/news/weather/site/

cache

04-04-2007, 03:12 PM

Then you'd understand why some of us are constantly bitching. Baltimore's 5-Day weather:

Monday- 75 and sunny
Tuesday- 70 and sunny
Wednesday- 65 with thunderstorms
Thursday- 51 with cloudy skies
Friday- 50 cloudy skies
Saturday- 44 with a chance of snow

Hmmmm. Mississippi math? A 5 day forecast that lists Monday through Saturday. I guess God rested on Monday....:p :D

JK

wordsmith

04-04-2007, 03:19 PM

Then you'd understand why some of us are constantly bitching. Baltimore's 5-Day weather:

Monday- 75 and sunny
Tuesday- 70 and sunny
Wednesday- 65 with thunderstorms
Thursday- 51 with cloudy skies
Friday- 50 cloudy skies
Saturday- 44 with a chance of snow

And the temperatures in the late evenings will range from 25-35, all week. I think this is partly the reason why so many of us (like me) are getting sick around here. :torn:

http://www.marylandweather.com/news/weather/site/

It's not just Baltimore...it was 80 on Monday, and this a.m. 30 and snowing here in northern IL. I just got to go take a picture of a preschool outdoor Easter egg hunt in the snow.

Winter Storm

04-05-2007, 08:56 AM

Hmmmm. Mississippi math? A 5 day forecast that lists Monday through Saturday. I guess God rested on Monday....:p :D

JK

Call it Baltimore City Public Schools math or better yet, hopped up on Thera-Flu and cold meds math (which I was).

:p

meatwad

04-05-2007, 11:26 AM

Wonderful. Snow, snow and more snow. Power was out. Got to spend a half hour shoveling out my driveway, then drive 15 minutes to my mother's house to shower, then an hour to work. Fun.

I haven't gotten 10 inches and felt this sore afterwards since I was in prison. Uh...I mean... :eek:

Fleagle

04-05-2007, 09:55 PM

It's not just Baltimore...it was 80 on Monday, and this a.m. 30 and snowing here in northern IL. I just got to go take a picture of a preschool outdoor Easter egg hunt in the snow.
There's a local attraction called Eggshelland (http://eggshelldisplays.tripod.com/) (warning: crappy page with embedded junk) that's someone's yard decorated with painted egg shells. I hoped to see it this year, but it's covered with snow :(

PenforPrez

04-05-2007, 11:10 PM

Normal low here in Missouri this time of year: 35 F.

Saturday's forecast low: 19 F, which will be almost a record.

I'm enjoying this cold weather; everybody else is bitching. :rolleyes:

Paul

wordsmith

04-06-2007, 09:34 AM

That's because it sucks. My budget would be happy if the furnace could see considerably less use by this time of year, as it should be.

PenforPrez

04-06-2007, 09:38 AM

One of the largest orchards on the Illinois side of St. Louis said they may lose their entire crop due to the cold. That would be the first time for that since 1955. The wineries over here are worried too.

Paul

wordsmith

04-06-2007, 09:56 AM

Mainly because the unseasonably warm snap caused everything to start to bud out early, and now it will all get frosted off.

WorkInProgress

04-06-2007, 10:01 AM

Mainly because the unseasonably warm snap caused everything to start to bud out early, and now it will all get frosted off.

That happened where I am around December. The flowers on the tree outside my office window bloomed in Dec.

wordsmith

04-06-2007, 10:14 AM

Yeah, we had dandelions starting to bloom on lawns after Thanksgiving. So odd.

mishl982

04-06-2007, 10:48 AM

Brrrr! I want to turn the heat back on my house but my roommates and I are too cheap :) Plus is it really worth it to turn it on just for a couple of days?

SmilesSoSweet

04-06-2007, 11:26 AM

Brrrr! I want to turn the heat back on my house but my roommates and I are too cheap :) Plus is it really worth it to turn it on just for a couple of days?

Heat?!?! Wow, I'm already using my A/C, but then again I live in Phoenix. :rolleyes:

wordsmith

04-06-2007, 11:28 AM

It was below freezing last night, here. The heat went on. Hell, the space heater's on, now. There was a puddle by my car that was frozen this a.m.

meatwad

04-06-2007, 11:54 AM

It was below freezing last night, here. The heat went on. Hell, the space heater's on, now. There was a puddle by my car that was frozen this a.m.

Heat would be nice. Hard to get heat when you're power goes out two nights in a row. I got to wash up like a rich person this morning, using bottled water. lol.