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Tim Barker @wxboi.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Stats nightmare. Chargers/Seahawks. 2 plays, 2 INTs. It's gonna be a long day

Tim Barker @wxboi.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Since lots of folks have taken to calling this a 'Super El Nino', and that seems like an arbitrary and made-up name, I hearby decree that we should call it an 'Artificial El Nino' instead. Because, well, why not? This decree should have as much impact as other recent re-naming decrees.

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Tim Barker @wxboi.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

I mean, if you make it illegal to mix anything with peanut butter - what else are you going to call it? #nytspellingbee

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Tim Barker @wxboi.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

@wisc-satellite.bsky.social or other #satellite experts: what is the origin of the band showing up across central OR/ID into WY/MT/ND today? From below/sat it looks like dust/ash/smoke? - but appears to have originated out over the Pacific? Or maybe further away (I've been out of town - from Boise)

GeoColor satellite imagery over Northwest US on Tue 9/8 evening showing band of something over OR/ID

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Tim Barker @wxboi.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Somehow, I've become the 'bouncy house grandparent'. How did this happen?

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Tim Barker @wxboi.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Just tried to use GRIB in a scrabble game. My life as an aged meteorologist is complete.

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Tim Barker @wxboi.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Oh no, the population in the polygon has already gone missing 🤪

Radar image showing a strong thunderstorm in remote Owyhee county ID - also with text saying the population in the polygon is missing.

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Tim Barker @wxboi.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Introduce yourself as what almost killed you. Hi, I'm carbon monoxide!

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Tim Barker @wxboi.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

If a failed confirmation to be AG means he goes back to being acting AG - then what are we even doing here?

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Tim Barker @wxboi.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

I mean, come on. There must be a FEW Republican Reps/Senators who can see the insanity piling up and want to act. Signs outside the Smithsonian? Admitting to cancelling grants to states based on politics? Knows Venezuela because of beauty pageant contestants? etc. etc. How much is needed?

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Tim Barker @wxboi.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

Wonderfully written story documenting the cruelty and trauma imposed on CHILDREN by some people in power in Idaho. Many, many Idahoans believe in kindness, decency, and support instead. And we vote. And we will, eventually, overcome cruelty, hate, and bigotry.

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Tim Barker @wxboi.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Not much better than a morning hike in the pines above #Boise with cumulus clouds building in the distance. No, scratch that - it would be better if it was 20 degrees cooler. #IdahoEscaoe

A foreground trail with views of conifer trees and building cumulus clouds in the distance

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Tim Barker @wxboi.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Meteorologists of a certain age are quite happy that DIFAX is no longer something to think about... #NYTSpellingBee

Screenshot showing that DIFAX is not in the word list for NYT Spelling Bee

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Tim Barker @wxboi.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

Nice weekend to resurface the deck!

Split screen showing old deck on top, and resurfaced deck on the bottom.

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Tim Barker @wxboi.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

Nice view from the north of Durant OK storm at 705pm CDT. #OKWX. For once, I'm on the right side of the plane! DFW->CMI.

View of thunderstorm with overshooting top, with plane wingtip in the foreground

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Tim Barker @wxboi.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

Durant OK storm with overshooting top pretty impressive from the air as well. 656pm CDT from slightly northwest of the storm. #OKWX.

Thunderstorm with overshooting top, with wingtip of plane in the foreground.

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Tim Barker @wxboi.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

Durant OK storm overshooting top visible from DFW. #OKWX

Thunderstorm with overshooting top in distance with plane in the foreground

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Tim Barker @wxboi.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

@spellingbee-play.bsky.social : So, if we're ok with the center of the head, why not the center of the farm structure? #nytspellingbee

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Tim Barker @wxboi.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

The fact that it wouldn't go over well tells you everything you need to know. Pastors should also be able to tell their congregations that it's OK to change your mind and no longer support a person like this.

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Tim Barker @wxboi.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

I mean, perhaps - just perhaps, Idaho voters should elect folks with more integrity than those saying on the house floor: "I hate it, I urge other legislators to vote against it, but I'm voting for it so I don't mess up my record with the NRA". #IntegrityMatters idahocapitalsun.com/2026/04/02/a...

idahocapitalsun.com

After Republican warns to protect NRA record, Idaho House passes bill to allow guns in courthouses • Idaho Capital Sun

The Idaho House passed a bill that could allow members of the public to concealed carry guns inside some parts of courthouses.

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Tim Barker @wxboi.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

as in '... Dabba Doo'? The Flinstones would like a word. #nytspellingbee

New York Times Spelling Bee screenshot showing that YABBA is no in the word list.

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Tim Barker @wxboi.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Steven Spielberg had dinner at my house.

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Tim Barker @wxboi.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Wait, so he trademarked airport names so he could possibly get licensing money if somewhere names an airport for him? That's pretty depraved. I'm beginning to think he might not have the public good in mind. Shocked Shocked, I say! www.wesh.com/article/hous...

wesh.com

State House votes to rename Florida airport to Donald J. Trump international

The Republican-controlled Florida House voted 81-30 in support of the name change to President Donald J. Trump International Airport

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Tim Barker @wxboi.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

#nytspellingbee - if the day ends and everyone else was attacked by the mosquitoes, but you were not - doesn't that mean you were ... ?

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Tim Barker @wxboi.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Forgive us, Lord, for allowing so many, especially those in positions of great power, to associate your name with statements like this, which are the antithesis of your life and teachings. This is not the Christianity I know. Not even close. Forgive us.

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Tim Barker @wxboi.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

Sigh. #NYTSpellingBee obviously doesn't subscribe to @chrisgeidner.bsky.social at lawdork.com (for a pangram no less!) But you should!

Screenshot showing lawdork is not acceptable in the New York Times Spelling Bee game.

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Chris Geidner @chrisgeidner.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

NEW: Five years later, as Trump's lies continue, the danger of the January 6 insurrection remains. An offensive White House web site of lies is an apt anniversary marker — not just of where Trump is but of where the many institutional failures to stop him have led us. Tonight, at Law Dork:

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Five years later, as Trump's lies continue, the danger of the January 6 insurrection remains

An offensive White House web site of lies is an apt anniversary marker — not just of where Trump is but of where the many institutional failures to stop him have led us.

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Tim Barker @wxboi.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

TFW nasal congestion wakes you up at the 4 hour mark in the 'every 6 hours' cold medicine regime. 😡

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Tim Barker @wxboi.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

Good gosh, how silly are we gonna get? Next we change 'Thursday' to 'Trumpday'. How about change the color gold to be called Donald instead. The act of 'thinking' will be called 'Trumping' instead? Oh, no - it's the opposite of thinking... Sigh.

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Tim Barker @wxboi.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

#NYTSpellingBee took ARROYO a few days ago, but now it doesn't take PLAYA? Make it make sense. Sorta foreign, but widely used in geomorphology or geography. Sigh

Screenshot of New York Times Spelling Bee showing that PLAYA is not a valid word.

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Tim Barker @wxboi.bsky.social · 02/11/2025

Come on #NYTSpellingBee - Astronomical phenomena and geometric shapes ought to count.

Screenshot of New York Times Spelling Bee showing that 'analemma' is not a valid word.

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Tim Barker @wxboi.bsky.social · 25/10/2025

#NYTSpellingBee - You've obviously not met my English in-laws.

Screenshot of New York Times Spelling Bee showing that 'teafolk' is not a valid word.

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Tim Barker @wxboi.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

Very worth your time to read this. We must do better.

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Tim Barker @wxboi.bsky.social · 19/10/2025

And claiming they're "jokes" is no better. Disgusting jokes are uncalled for.

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Tim Barker @wxboi.bsky.social · 19/10/2025

A bit bigger crowd at Boise NoKings than previous ones - but had to compete with a home Boise State Football game nearby, so that might have cut down on attendance. Still a great showing in a deep red state. And some great signs

Protest sign saying: "ICE in drinks, not streets"

Protest sign saying: "It's so bad even the introverts are here"

Protest sign saying: "Three more years of this and we'll ALL be drinking bleach"

Protest sign saying: "IKEA has smarter cabinets"

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Tim Barker @wxboi.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

I'm actually happy that #NYTSpellingBee didn't rewind to 2009 and accept this word.

Screenshot from New York Times Spelling Bee showing that 'octomom' is not an acceptable word.

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Tim Barker @wxboi.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

Still good autumn color at Mores Mountain. But likely the last day, with likely snow up here over the weekend. #IdahoEscape

Some red fall colors in the foreground as the blue haze of central Idaho mountains go on forever in the background

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Rev. Benjamin Cremer @brcremer.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

A Christianity that is known for its cruelty is a Christianity that no longer knows Christ. "By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another." -Jesus

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Tim Barker @wxboi.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

It's pretty embarrassing that the US elected some of the dumbest people ever, and they keep going in front of the media to show off how dumb they are. Over and over and over again.

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Tim Barker @wxboi.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

#NYTSpellingBee : Obviously you haven't met my Uncle.

Screenshot from the New York Times Spelling Bee showing that 'farty' is not a valid word.

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