So here is the background information that led up to the infamous bet. As a weather team we often consult each other on our forecasts. We typically come to an agreement, but that hasn't been the case for one important time period (the weekend) recently. The big chief and I have had differing opinions on that timeframe and have stuck to our guns. Each morning Monday through Wednesday I came into the weather center and put in a dry forecast for both Saturday and Sunday. Each afternoon Monday through Wednesday, Eric came into the weather center and inserted a thunderbolt in at least one if not both of the days for the weekend.
Last night, after the 6pm show I sent Eric a text message saying that he was crazy. He asked me if I wanted to bet on the weekend forecast. I said I wasn't afraid... so here's the deal. I am stating that the rain gauge at the Rockford Int'l Airport will receive a trace or less of rain between Saturday at 7am and Sunday evening. Eric believes we will measure at least 0.01" of liquid during that timeframe.
On 13 News 10 at 10 last night, Eric ended his main weathercast with the graphic to the left. He could have just simply stated the wager, but he had to one up it and draw on my face. For some reason he also thought that he was angelic enough to deserve a halo!?! Therefore, I had to exact my revenge on him this morning. Since he is the elder statesman of the weather team (he is going to hate this) I figured I would add a bit of a gray beard to his face. I think the "Mr. Sunshine" pin on my lapel is better than that wild yellow hat anyway.
So who do you think will turn out correct? The loser of the bet has to clean the weather center. Not exactly a fun punishment. If you are trying to pick a side, pick me because I am forecasting beautiful weather for the weekend! -ADAM
8 comments:
Going with Eric :)
Hahahaha I noticed that the lightning bolts kept showing up on the 7 day and going away... and i remember thinking in the back of my head that you guys had some feud or something. But since the weather channel shows no rain, Im gonna have to go with Eric and say we're going to get some rain.
I am going with eric too. I think also the loser cleans the weather center and the winner has to tape the loser cleaning and air it on monday during the morning or evening show.
Sorry, I think Eric had probably better get out the mop and the dust rag...
I agree with Adam (and so does the NWS as nearly as I can tell).
I'm siding with adam. "Dry, Dry, Dry..." lol
I will agree with Eric for this one.
Sorry Adam, went with Eric on this one. Sure hope the 3 of you are still speaking after this:)
It is a shame you guys don't have any fun at work.
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