I See

[NZ Thunderstorm Soc]

Here is a new section where people can ask questions, starting with the words, 'I See'.

I see that Mt. Cook/Aorangi's hight has been reduced due to a rock fall.
I remember being taught at school that it's height in the old measurements was 12349 ft . A good way to remember it's hight. How high is it now?

JohnGaul
NZThS

[tgsnoopy]

Mount Cook is now 12316 feet or 3754 meters high. In 1991 an Avalanche of 10 million cubic meters of snow and rock caused 10 meters to be lost off the top.

[NZ Thunderstorm Soc]

I see that Shortland Street has offended Tauranga people.

I too would be offended, being from West Melton, that a reference to West Melton was made.

JohnGaul
NZThS

[tgsnoopy]

No doesn't bother me at all. I only have a problem with those who are not heterosexual and are either in the closet or in denial. I have a few friends who have colourful backgrounds.

It is after all just a fictional TV soap opera. People need to chill and remind themselves of that fact. Storm in a teacup I tell ya.

[Michael]

Mt cook is ICY

[NZ Thunderstorm Soc]

I see that at this time of year, the forecasters say that 'frosts will form in sheltered areas'
I thought that frosts form in areas that are quite exposed or not prone to areas that are sheltered like under trees, etc..
Could there be a more specific term to indicate when frosts may form rather than 'frosts in sheltered areas' which sounds silly to me. Sheltered from what?

JohnGaul
NZThS

[David]

Sheltered from what?

Sheltered from wind. The calmer it is the colder the air gets at ground level. Areas that are 'sheltered' are the calmest, and so get colder overnight

[NZ Thunderstorm Soc]

I thought it must be sheltered from the wind, but they should say that when they say that, otherwise, some ordinary people could be confused.
"Frosts in areas not exposed to winds" to be correct.
Yet, another weather expression, that should be 'tidied up' I say.

JohnGaul
NZThS

[NZ Thunderstorm Soc]

I see that tonight around 1130pm, there will be a bit of an eclipse of the moon. Shame there is too much 'clagg' around to see it.

JohnGaul
NZThS

[NZ Thunderstorm Soc]

I see, well, I won't see a good chance of seeing the eclipse tonight

JohnGaul
NZThS

[NZ Thunderstorm Soc]

I see, well, I won't see a good chance of seeing the eclipse tonight

JohnGaul
NZThS

Yes, well, it's a I see, then I don't see.
Horray, I can see the eclipse through passing clouds from the SW.
Moon now 1/2 covered in shadow.

JohnGaul
NZThS

[Michael]

Yes a good view here high in saggitarius fortunately the cloud cleared.

[NZ Thunderstorm Soc]

Sadly the cloud thickened so not much more of the eclipse from here, sadly folks.
I saw but now I do not see

JohnGaul
NZThS

[tgsnoopy]

I had a play while I could with a break in the clouds. I would have liked to fiddle with different Aperture settings before it clouded over again, but never mind.

eclipse.JPG

ISO: 80
Shutter speed: 1/200
Aperture: 5.7

Now next clear night I'll have to play when it's not practically straight up and down, darn hard to use the tripod tonight.

[Storm Struck]

I see it all said the blind man to his deaf sister.

[gllitz]

I see said the blind man as he picked up his hammer and saw....

[NZ Thunderstorm Soc]

ICY, I see conditions have been obvious in the deep south whilst we have had to endure all this clagg over the recent days,

JohnGaul
NZThS

[Storm Struck]

I see the blind people believe dont believe in love at first sight, but they are hooked on love is blind

[Dale]

I see.. that the young fella & I will have a very comfortable night in front of a roaring fire whilst mum & her girlfriend are going to join the 'twihards' up at Sylvia Park for the new 'Eclipse' installment.. if only they released it last weekend the irony would have been out of this world, literally

[NZ Thunderstorm Soc]

I see that due to new research in the USA that lightning goes up rather than down
I could of told them that years ago

JohnGaul
NZThS

[NZ Thunderstorm Soc]

I see that John Key would resign as leader of the National Party if National lost the next election.
He must be pushing his luck for resignation as I can see the National party ruling NZ for the next 4 election terms, well actually longer than that, maybe for ever, judging by the influence of the other political parties
sorry, John, you will be PM for ever , no way out

JohnGaul
NZThS

[Lacertae]

I see with genuine delight that our dear local John is a very sarcastic bastard !

[tgsnoopy]

I see confirmation that the Carcoalerator has a good old asbestos roasting resistant suit, or so rumor might suggest

[Richard]

i see John hasn't responded to those comments yet

[NZ Thunderstorm Soc]

i see John hasn't responded to those comments yet

I don't know how to
...but then

JohnGaul
NZThS