Showing logs for date: 2014-04-30
23:12:39 <ynpvisitor20> looks like Grand 0611ie on static
23:27:53 <Dave from B> Morning lc
23:28:13 <lc> morning Dave
23:28:50 <lc> another inch of rain overnight but no bad storms here.
23:29:15 <Dave from B> river levels getting high?
23:29:42 <lc> a lot of flooding around
23:30:31 <Dave from B> Any concerns about your property?
23:31:05 <lc> no, we are on a hill.
23:32:17 <lc> pretty sure that was Grand a while ago, I did put a ?.
23:32:50 <Dave from B> Timing of Grand makes sense
23:33:23 <Dave from B> Intervals began lenghthening on Monday.
23:46:29 <Dave from B> Did you hear the news about cam changes?
23:46:56 <lc> no
23:47:40 <lc> ??
23:48:04 <Dave from B> Cam is being replaced by a new HD tiltable cam.
23:48:16 <Dave from B> However, we will be losing the tree static cam
23:48:38 <Dave from B> http://www.nps.gov/yell/photosmultimedia/webcam-updates.htm
23:48:51 <lc> thanks
23:48:57 <Dave from B> yw
23:49:18 <Dave from B> brb
00:01:36 <Dave from B> Too bad we are losing the static
00:02:04 <lc> I agree
00:02:13 <lc> OF 0702
00:02:41 <Dave from B> But, HD with a good zoom could provide some nice closeups
00:04:00 <lc> if we lose the static we will only see what the opr. wants to look at.
00:04:43 <Kevin L> And the op won't know if Lion, BHI, etc is going when pointed down basin.
00:05:05 <lc> yes
00:05:21 <Kevin L> In case you wish to express your opinion, here is a link:
00:05:23 <Kevin L> http://www.nps.gov/yell/contacts.htm
00:05:27 <lc> the static is a good back up.
00:05:55 <Kevin L> Public comment is important.
00:09:34 <Dave from B> Morning Kevin
00:10:14 <lc> is that Grotto?
00:10:18 <Kevin L> Morning.
00:10:43 <Kevin L> Looks like it to me. Wouldn't know that without UGB static though.
00:12:18 <lc> bbl
00:15:19 <Paul> Morning
00:18:53 <Kevin L> Morning.
00:23:48 <Dave from B> Morning Paul
00:31:08 <ynpvisitor39> Thank you for the text
00:31:15 <ynpvisitor19> BHI 0728 ie
00:31:16 <ynpvisitor19> ding
00:31:17 <ynpvisitor19> ding
00:31:17 <ynpvisitor19> ding
00:32:04 <Dave from B> Thanks vw and good morning
00:32:11 <ynpvisitor6> ty
00:32:19 <vw> Good morning.
00:33:51 <vw> Might have just had Daisy. Not sure.
00:34:52 <vw> or not. Looks like something on UGB, but didn't see it when I zoomed cam over there.
00:38:33 <lc> I did make it back for BH
00:38:46 <Dave from B> Glad you made it, lc
00:38:53 <ynpvisitor6> Good
00:38:53 <vw> Hi lc. Glad you got back.
00:39:09 <lc> hi vw
00:39:53 <vw> Always a joy to see you are here, but during tornado season it is a relief too. I am not so sure about having friends living in tornado alley!!!!
00:40:45 <vw> Getting some minor freezes on LS so setting up a bit early.
00:40:50 <lc> they are no fun for sure.
00:41:09 <vw> BH 0741
00:41:31 <Dave from B> Intertesting start
00:41:35 <vw> lc, I quite honestly don't know how you get any sleep!
00:42:24 <lc> things had calmed down by 10:00
00:42:47 <vw> That is good.
00:42:58 <lc> no sleep when they are rolling through.
00:43:05 <vw> I watch those storms roll across the central US and just cringe.
00:43:11 <Paul> tall BH
00:44:44 <lc> one hit about 20 miles SW of us two nights ago, killed two people.
00:45:20 <vw> Oh my. Too close to home. My thoughts are always with folks and communities during those storms.
00:45:30 <vw> BH nice on UGB static.
00:45:34 <lc> I have to go, have a good day everyone.
00:45:47 <Dave from B> Same to you, lc
00:45:47 <vw> Bye lc. Take care. Have a great day.
00:46:16 <ynpvisitor6> yhsnkd vw. looks very good on static
00:46:21 <ynpvisitor84> I couldn't believe I opened the NPS window just as Beehive blasted into the morning sunlight, its brilliant white column of geothermal water enrobed in a swirling column of steam rising into the blue dawn over the Upper Geyser Basin.
00:46:28 <ynpvisitor6> thanks
00:46:47 <Kevin L> :p. I know why lions eat their young.
00:47:13 <ynpvisitor68> Dang it, just missed Beehive :(
00:47:14 <ynpvisitor84> Timing is everything!
00:47:47 <ynpvisitor68> It is, and I didn't have it this morning. Guess I should have waited on breakfast :)
00:48:02 <vw> IF BH is doing 12 hour intervals, there is a fair chance of seeing it this evening.
00:48:16 <ynpvisitor68> I'll have plenty of opportunity over the summer.
00:49:50 <Kevin L> This would not have been so bad but the princess was about 15m late. If she would have got her butt out of bed I would have got it. She gets a LOUD 0430 wakeup tomorrow!
00:50:11 <vw> hehe
00:50:19 <Kristine> heehee
00:50:21 <Dave from B> Sounds like my son
00:50:28 <Dave from B> Hi, Kristine
00:50:43 <vw> Hi Kristine.
00:50:56 <Kristine> Morning Dave, vw and everyone
00:51:17 <Kristine> I just stopped in briefly before I head to work.
00:51:47 <vw> Guests lodging starts Friday Kristine?
00:51:54 <Kristine> How is everyone today?
00:51:57 <vw> 'tis the season!
00:52:06 <Kristine> Yes, Snowlodge and the Upper Store open Friday.
00:52:10 <Kevin L> Did you see my pics Dave?
00:52:17 <vw> Good here. Slow start. Wouldn't have minded sleeping in like Kevin's daughter!
00:52:31 <Kristine> I was supposed to be of today, but the boss has a class so I get a couple of hours of work.
00:52:39 <Kristine> haha
00:54:01 <vw> A couple of hours on your day off isn't too bad. As long as entire day isn't used up!
00:54:52 <Kristine> It's not. I'm getting off easy since my boss at the Inn called and asked me to work over there cleaning today :)
00:55:00 <Dave from B> Kevin, yes I did. I even replied but Cox must be holding your email for you!:)
00:56:11 <vw> A day in the Inn pretty much to yourself... sounds kind of pleasant!
00:57:33 <Kristine> I go over tomorrow. It'll just be the employees and some winter residents and that will be it.
01:10:25 <vw> Time to feed the dogs. brb.
01:16:17 <ynpvisitor84> Did anyone see the eruption I just saw, to the right (on the screen) of Old Faithful?
01:16:49 <ynpvisitor84> It was on Geyser Hill, might have been Anemone, but looked like too much water for Anemone.
01:17:09 <Dave from B> I didn't see it. Sorry
01:17:15 <vw> In front of the bw or behind?
01:17:30 <ynpvisitor84> Behind, I think
01:17:32 <vw> Pump and Anemone both have been active today.
01:17:46 <vw> Probably Pump.
01:18:18 <Kristine> I'm not watching the livecam
01:18:35 <ynpvisitor84> Darn, wish I had rewind. Looked like 10+ feet.
01:18:48 <vw> That sounds like Pump.
01:19:07 <vw> It repeats nearly constantly so you should see it again.
01:19:08 <ynpvisitor84> I'll keep watching.
01:19:10 <vw> Like now.
01:20:50 <ynpvisitor45> how many years has this cam been going?
01:21:42 <Kevin L> At least 5.
01:21:53 <vw> I am not sure 45. 6 or 7 years? Someone else would have better idea I am sure.
01:22:04 <ynpvisitor39> When did you start vw?
01:22:38 <Kevin L> I think 6 or 7 is closer than my 5 vw.
01:22:57 <vw> I have been operating for over 3 years, watching for over 4.
01:23:35 <ynpvisitor45> and the cam has not changed, this is the original equipment
01:23:41 <ynpvisitor45> ?
01:23:46 <vw> No.
01:24:06 <vw> The streaming cam was switched out a couple of years ago with another one the Park had.
01:24:28 <vw> The cams were identical though.
01:24:46 <ynpvisitor45> tough environment for equipment,
01:24:48 <vw> The cam that will be placed in the tree soon is a totally new cam.
01:24:58 <Kevin L> I don't think the cam that is in use now was new when it was put up though.
01:25:09 <vw> Very tough environment. May be considered extreme even.
01:25:26 <Kevin L> Canon did a great job with the cams.
01:25:39 <vw> When the cam first went online, it was new equipment. The switched cam was the same age.
01:26:45 <Dave from B> Is removal of static cam a money issue?
01:26:49 <vw> No other streaming cam worldwide has all of the conditions that this cam must deal with: extreme cold, hot summers, windy, and especially geyser spray.
01:27:09 <vw> OF 0826
01:27:13 <Kevin L> It does get shaken, frozen, baked, and drenched quite a bit.
01:27:31 <ynpvisitor45> how long have you been doing cam, Kevin?
01:27:41 <Dave from B> Will new cam have the same wiper system?
01:27:48 <Kevin L> Almost 3 years now.
01:28:14 <vw> oh... then I guess I have been doing it over 4. How time flies.
01:28:31 <Will B> good morning
01:28:36 <vw> New cam will not have a wiper. Totally different housing.
01:28:41 <vw> Hi Will.
01:28:54 <vw> Hi Ryan.
01:29:03 <Ryan(-9)> Morning Will, Dave, vw, Kevin, Paul, Kristine, Craig, numbers
01:29:07 <Dave from B> Morning Ryan and Will
01:29:15 <Ryan(-9)> Single digits... yikes...
01:29:36 <Kevin L> Hi Ryan
01:31:29 <ynpvisitor45> seen any bears Kristine?
01:31:31 <ynpvisitor23> Did BH erupt? No time on GT.
01:32:34 <vw> My error. 0728. GT updated.
01:32:57 <ynpvisitor23> Same as Indy ?
01:33:02 <Ryan(-9)> ....tisk tisk, vw ;)
01:33:11 <vw> 0741.
01:33:15 <vw> I need to go back to bed.
01:33:46 <ynpvisitor23> Ty
01:34:20 <ynpvisitor23> I see Steve made it to the basin.
01:34:48 <Will B> thats good
01:38:27 <ynpvisitor45> so 2010 for vw, and 2011 for Kevin right? When did DaveM start doing captures/ We should keep the history of this
01:38:50 <Will B> .
01:39:09 <vw> You would have to ask Dave M, or check listserv to see when he started to share?
01:40:54 <ynpvisitor45> I'll ask around, CC was first operator right?
01:41:46 <vw> Yes, and for several years the only operator.
01:44:00 <vw> Graham may know too. He is good with institutional memory/history.
01:45:31 <Will B> yeah! it looks like i will have good weather for move in on Friday.
01:45:49 <vw> Good Will. All done with finals?
01:46:17 <Will B> not yet last one is tomorrow
01:46:36 <vw> Good luck! Always nice to have those behind you.
01:47:47 <vw> I need to get the garbage out. Shouldn't take too long. brb
01:47:55 <Will B> and my schedule for next semester is going to allow for many weekend trips to the basin :)
01:49:46 <ynpvisitor45> :)
01:52:56 <ynpvisitor39> .
01:53:00 <ynpvisitor39> .
01:53:17 <Will B> well i better get busy with the days tasks. bye
01:57:46 <Ryan(-9)> I took my last final last night
01:58:08 <Dave from B> When do you start your trek westward?
01:58:29 <Ryan(-9)> I fly out next thursday
02:29:38 <vw> Sawmill 0929 ie
02:39:08 <Ryan(-9)> ..
02:53:06 <vw> Wind could be blowing in any of 360 degrees. It has to blow directly at guy on the benches and the cam. Sigh...
02:57:27 <Paul> looks like anouther day dodging OF slime
03:00:55 <vw> OF 1000
03:03:18 <vw> OF a short. Under 2.5m.
03:03:31 <vw> Will wait to see what the VEC prediction is.
03:08:21 <Kent> VC called it a short also
03:10:26 <vw> Thank you Kent!
03:11:19 <Kent> I see Steve reporting from the UGB
03:11:58 <vw> Yeap. Curious as to how long he will be in the Park. Hoping at least a couple of days.
03:20:30 <vw> Steve's posted time on Grand confirms lc's time from this morning.
03:23:03 <Andrew> hello
03:24:42 <vw> Hi Andrew.
03:26:12 <Andrew> ryan is very close to going. wow time flys
03:29:58 <vw> Yes. Will too. Will leaves Bozeman for OF Friday.
03:30:31 <Andrew> and they are donw with the semester/trimester?
03:31:00 <vw> Finals week now in many colleges and universities.
03:33:17 <Andrew> I know, colleges get out comparitively early to everything else
03:34:28 <vw> Many/most college students work over the summer, and need to be available before June.
03:37:08 <Andrew> oh intertesting, camera being replaced and ugb static is going
03:37:29 <vw> That is correct.
03:39:10 <Kent> vw, do you understand how you are going to keep the lens clear withyout a wiper? I've obviously been reading the log.
03:39:54 <vw> The new camera housing and design incorporates a bubble at the bottom of the housing where the lens swivels in.
03:40:16 <vw> Cleaning the bubble can be done with a long handled tool that kind of wraps around the bubble.
03:40:34 <Kent> This is progress
03:40:53 <Andrew> and its hd
03:41:02 <vw> What I don't know is who will be allowed to clean the bubble (remember, this is the federal government and you must be authorized to do ANYTHING), or how often that will be done.
03:41:58 <Kent> It will be fun to see if the lens is sensative enough for night gazing with a full moon.
03:42:12 <vw> There will be no opportunity to go into a defensive mode so it will be interesting to see how much spray affects the bubble that is housed at the bottom of the cover.
03:42:58 <vw> I think with HD that night time viewing could potentially be very dynamic. What we will have to see is how much light reaches the actual camera lens through the bubble.
03:43:11 <Dave from B> I know everyone invoived has tought of these things but it seems most of us are skeptical.
03:43:40 <vw> Daisy 1043 ns
03:43:51 <Kent> Bandwidth will be a problem for rural viewers
03:43:54 <Dave from B> I'm going to give involved the benefit of the doubt until we see what happens in the first month or so.
03:44:07 <Andrew> I would be. Dont know what it will be like until we have it. Also where are they putting it?
03:46:06 <Andrew> If its on a tree again the wind would still be an issue
03:46:23 <ynpvisitor15> The eagle cam goes into night mode and can be seen all night. This sounds like the same type cam as they have.
03:48:43 <Kent> It is strange that the cam peeps don't put out more on this before the fact. They could show up here and answer a question or two. We are actually nice people. IMHO :)
03:49:39 <Michael> I imagine that cam ops these days use the UGB static to spot a lot of eruptions while they're zoomed in on other features and wildlife.
03:50:21 <Michael> Tough break for Kevin L in particular because a lot of Aurums get caught that way.
03:50:55 <vw> The loss of the UGB static cam will affect how cam ops function.
03:51:24 <Michael> Certainly I'd expect a lot more time zoomed out to a panoramic view.
03:51:46 <vw> Yes. The view you currently see will likely be the one you will get a lot.
03:52:32 <vw> Makes for a less intensive job, but also less dynamic.
04:04:13 <vw> Hi Jenna.
04:04:42 <Dave from B> Jenna, did you sleep in?:)
04:04:59 <vw> It IS her day off Dave!
04:05:42 <Dave from B> Whast did you do with your breathing alarm clock?:)
04:06:18 <vw> :D
04:06:48 <vw> At that age, aren't little boys mostly YELLING alarm clocks?
04:07:21 <vw> whatzat?....watzat?.....watzat?....
04:09:08 <Jenna> lol
04:09:08 <Dave from B> You know, the alarm clokc that you don't have to set and you never know what time it is going to go off:D
04:09:12 <Jenna> I did not sleep in
04:09:30 <Jenna> he has been watching spider videos on youtube.....
04:09:35 <Dave from B> Only teasing, Jenna. I figured you have been up for awhile
04:09:43 <Jenna> unfortunately!
04:09:50 <Dave from B> I'm old, but I still remember those days.
04:10:23 <Paul> Spidie vids. Your lucky Jenna mine try to burn the house down. lol
04:10:36 <Jenna> my body alarm clock woke me up before Conor actually. That was disappointing.
04:10:55 <Kent> Wind direction is a problem yet again today
04:11:02 <vw> Oh, I so hear and sympathize with you Jenna!
04:11:28 <vw> Yes, Kent. I feel like all I am doing is running away from it!
04:12:33 <vw> I am guessing OF 1112
04:13:21 <Dave from B> Jenna, how's business been recently?
04:13:30 <vw> All that and I see I still got some slime on the lens.
04:14:03 <vw> UGB seriously splatted.
04:19:43 <ynpvisitor24> it will melt there today
04:25:16 <Jenna> It's been slow Dave
04:25:21 <Jenna> weather got nice
04:25:32 <Kevin L> Back from training.
04:25:56 <Kevin L> Almost time for Grand window.
04:26:01 <vw> Heading out. Have a great day all!
04:28:08 <Dave from B> Sorry to hear that Jenna
04:29:47 <Jenna> it's to be expected. a break is nice after a crazy winter time but I'm ready for it to pick back up again.
04:30:49 <Jenna> my commission can be really high or really low. just never know.
04:47:11 <Paul> Little cub?
04:48:48 <Kevin L> Looks like it.
04:53:17 <Dave from B> Grand window 1225-1325
04:53:54 <Dave from B> or at least my recommendation>:)
04:54:28 <Paul> ! hr window?
04:54:31 <Paul> 1
04:54:43 <Dave from B> Paul, is that too big for you?
04:54:56 <Paul> no not at all
04:55:02 <Dave from B> Do you need a smaller window?
04:55:06 <Dave from B> haha
04:55:25 <Paul> i just thought the typ 2 before and after was normal
04:55:27 <Dave from B> I wonder what VEC window will be to start the season.
04:56:12 <Dave from B> Grand has been very consistent this year...a 90 or 120 plus or minus is really too large
04:56:19 <Paul> I will take a 1 hr any day
04:56:34 <Dave from B> Let me call the hotline...brb
04:57:53 <Dave from B> VEC is using a plus or minus 90 minute window. Next prediction is 1310
04:58:21 <Dave from B> VEC Hotline: Riverside 1525 (30), Daisy 1325 (30)
04:59:14 <Dave from B> So, Vec window is based on 5.5 to 8.5 hour window
04:59:28 <Paul> Wow
05:00:15 <Paul> I will stick with yours. lol
05:04:56 <Dave from B> I will admit...I don't catch 95-100% or eruptions like VEC
05:05:31 <Paul> well with an 8hr window how can you miss
05:06:14 <Dave from B> I mispoke. 3 hour window... 5.5 to 8.5 hour interval is used.
05:15:14 <ynpvisitor24> 7 hour Grand interval…what is up with that?
05:19:34 <Dave from B> Hi, 24. Yes Grand is slower since Monday
05:19:54 <Dave from B> But, it is still beter than 7.5 to 10 hour intervals
05:28:24 <Kevin L> Hey Paul, that Big Boy is awesome!
05:36:21 <Kevin L> May be another defense mode OF.
05:44:09 <Kevin L> Grand?
05:45:05 <ynpvisitor24> hey, is that in Dave's window?
05:45:07 <Kevin L> Going to have to duck the cam so we will probably miss it. if it is
05:45:25 <ynpvisitor24> why not just point toward it, since we cannot watch OF?
05:45:49 <Kevin L> OF will still slime the cam if it is up.
05:46:15 <ynpvisitor24> oh, maybe not Grand…why happened to the steam?
05:46:33 <Kevin L> I hope it isn't.
05:46:52 <ynpvisitor24> I do not see anything there now, do you?
05:47:05 <Kevin L> Nope.
05:47:40 <Dave from B> Been away...so did I miss Grand or not?
05:47:51 <Kevin L> There is something now. I don't think it is big enough for Grand.
05:48:01 <Kevin L> Don't think so Dave.
05:48:03 <Dave from B> Must be Turban
05:48:39 <Dave from B> I'm already dreaming of watching the new HD cam on my 42" screen:)
05:48:58 <ynpvisitor24> Maybe the steam was from Turban with this odd wind.
05:50:37 <Kevin L> OF close to end of its window.
05:51:09 <Maureen> Steve is at Grand
05:51:52 <Maureen> Tuban was 1235
05:51:57 <Dave from B> Hi, Maureen
05:52:03 <Maureen> so almost time for another
05:52:19 <Maureen> hey. I am in Missoula, it is so nice here
05:52:24 <Maureen> just came in a bit ago
05:52:49 <Maureen> glad Steve finally made it.
05:53:01 <Dave from B> Glad you had a good trip over.
05:53:07 <Dave from B> How long is Steve at OF?
05:53:27 <Kevin L> OF is past its window
05:53:34 <Maureen> not sure, he was supposed to come Friday, then Sunday, and finally got there last night
05:53:43 <Maureen> he stays in West
05:55:41 <Maureen> He has to leave Sunday
05:55:48 <Dave from B> It looks like I will be staying at West on May 8...still no cabins available at Snow Lodge.
05:56:16 <Maureen> well I bet my friend would give you a great deal Dave
05:56:25 <Maureen> take cove
05:56:28 <Maureen> cover
05:56:33 <Maureen> quick
05:56:35 <Dave from B> I don't doubt that. I like to be in the basin early.
05:56:52 <Kevin L> OF 1256
05:56:56 <Maureen> I am back in Missoula then
05:57:12 <Dave from B> Darn, I was hoping to bump into you at Fountain
05:57:53 <Maureen> the play closes that weekend...
05:58:33 <Kevin L> Looks like something at Grand. UGB is trashed.
05:58:56 <Maureen> not text from Steve about Turban so maybe he is busy watching Grand
05:59:16 <Dave from B> Yep
05:59:19 <Kevin L> Think we had a short.
05:59:21 <Dave from B> 1259ie
05:59:31 <Maureen> Turban 1254, Grand 1256 per Steve in basin
06:00:07 <Maureen> he says it is WINDY, ha ha
06:00:21 <Paul> Nice Dave, You were right in there with Grand
06:00:57 <Maureen> another long interval...
06:01:02 <Dave from B> Thanks, Paul....Only 1 minute from center of my prediction
06:01:03 <Maureen> well, relatively I mean
06:01:28 <Dave from B> Agrred, Maureen...kinda weird to day something under 7 in long
06:01:52 <Dave from B> only 3 errors in that sentence
06:07:35 <Maureen> any 2nd?
06:08:01 <Kevin L> Looked like there was a 2nd, but not sure.
06:08:20 <Maureen> was away, just asked Steve
06:09:32 <Maureen> it was a T2C
06:09:56 <Maureen> back outside for me.
06:13:57 <Dave from B> So, next prediction is 1915-2015
06:21:13 <Ryan(-9)> Geez, guess its windy everywhere today
06:30:26 <Kevin L> I have winds N 22G31 here.
06:30:34 <Kevin L> NOT rocket weather!
06:30:41 <Ryan(-9)> Nope lol
06:32:47 <Kevin L> Need NoDoz & Dramamine today!
06:34:53 <Kevin L> Hmmmm. Another 2 OF short day.
06:48:57 <Kevin L> OF 1348. Another defense eruption.
06:49:46 <Kevin L> Well we get steam shadows!
06:59:43 <Dave from B> Hi, Betty
06:59:52 <Betty> Good afternoon
06:59:53 <Dave from B> My condolences to Bayern
07:00:00 <Kevin L> Hi
07:00:08 <Betty> :-(
07:00:55 <Betty> The better team earned the victory
07:01:13 <Dave from B> I was hoping for a close one
07:02:52 <Paul> What game
07:02:55 <Betty> Now I'm hoping for the world championship :-)
07:03:27 <Betty> Soccer
07:03:32 <Paul> Oh
07:04:40 <Betty> Looks nice in the park today, but seems to be quiet.
07:08:50 <Betty> Have a good time all, see ya
07:09:50 <Kevin L> Bye Betty. Enjoying your skiing?
07:15:19 <Kevin L> Think we missed Daisy during OF. Hoping someone in the basin fills it in.
07:47:18 <Dave from B> wHAT WAS THAT
07:47:33 <Dave from B> New camera already?
07:48:06 <Dave from B> A pole would be a lot more stable
07:48:14 <Kevin L> A lens cleaning!
07:53:38 <Craig> 70 hours straight of being logged in O.0
07:53:42 <Kevin L> Hope it does not get slimed tonight.
07:56:03 <Andrew> lion 1456
07:57:13 <Kevin L> Has to be initial.
07:59:41 <ynpvisitor37> I see they forgot the lowly static cam.
08:00:23 <Dave from B> Too bad we can't hang the old streaming somewhere
08:01:00 <Kent> Norris
08:01:38 <ynpvisitor37> An idea, leave them all up and let us move the old cam around and watch what we want!
08:01:39 <Kevin L> Or leave it where it is!!!!!
08:02:08 <ynpvisitor37> It works for the cam at the entrance
08:02:12 <Kevin L> With 16,000 viewers it would be tough!
08:02:54 <ynpvisitor37> 16000 people or hits?
08:04:34 <Kevin L> 16,000 different people per day +/-
08:05:40 <Kent> Most hits of any NPS cam. If I remember correctly as many unique hits as all other NPS cams combined.
08:08:54 <Kent> I don't know if this is the cam, but I expect it is similar to what vw described. Impressive specs. http://tinyurl.com/n2edm8g
08:10:49 <Dave from B> My only concern is with keeping it clean
08:10:58 <Dave from B> and losing the static
08:11:56 <Kevin L> I am concerned with bandwidth.
08:12:36 <Kevin L> I hope they also scrub the static.
08:12:45 <Kent> Yes, my concern is that it is only one cam and can't be in two places at once. Even though it says it requires low bandwidth I doubt people on dial-up will be able to use it. I guess we shall see.
08:13:29 <Kevin L> And Flash does not place nice with some mobile devices.
08:15:18 <Kevin L> Too bad the first OF with clean lens will be defense.
08:16:51 <Kent> New cam will not be able to go into defensive mode since the housing doesn't move.
08:25:37 <Paul> They will have to install it inside a acrylic box or dome of sometype to protect it. Then let that surface get slimed
08:26:01 <Dave from B> I sure hope that is what they do, Paul
08:26:45 <Paul> They are going to have to or it will be toast by the end of the first week
08:26:52 <Craig> Paul that is a fantastic idea
08:28:37 <ynpvisitor95> well it is an outdoor camera so it should survive. but the surrounding dome will get slimed and even if you but a box around it that would still get slimed
08:30:03 <Kevin L> OF 1529. FINALLY!!!!!
08:30:08 <Dave from B> I just wish there was an easier way to keep it than waiting for a ladder
08:30:23 <Paul> Yes but it would be less expensive to replace an exterior shell
08:31:12 <Paul> True Dave.
08:31:13 <Kevin L> Well they look nice on the static.
08:31:20 <ynpvisitor95> and you have to make sure the camera can focus through it
08:31:54 <Paul> It would 65
08:32:00 <Kevin L> Will HD have a harder time to focus through crud?
08:32:13 <Paul> just like the cames they use in NASCAR
08:32:22 <ynpvisitor95> focusing is a mechanical/ software thing
08:33:16 <Paul> Its also a lens thing
08:33:56 <ynpvisitor95> mechanically moving a lens so it produces a focused image
08:35:25 <ynpvisitor95> and also you think about KISS principle (keep it simple stupid) if you add more things the more possibility for issues
08:35:26 <Paul> The trick is would be installing the shell close enought it could look past and=y crud. like the current cam dose
08:36:55 <Kevin L> Looks like another short!
08:37:21 <Paul> shorties today
08:39:03 <Diane> Can I ask some advice from some of you who are in the area more than I am?
08:39:22 <ynpvisitor95> ask away
08:40:25 <vw> Good afternoon/evening.
08:40:38 <Kevin L> Hi
08:40:42 <Diane> Non-geyser related, I'm afraid. I'm helping friends plan their first trip to YNP in summer 2015. I realize that anything can happen, but just generally, if they want the overall YNP experience and have a short window of opportunity, is the second or third week of June the better choice?
08:40:45 <Paul> HI vw
08:41:02 <Diane> Hi vw?
08:41:18 <Dave from B> third week is probably busier
08:41:19 <ynpvisitor95> better choice than what
08:41:32 <ynpvisitor95> oh read
08:41:49 <ynpvisitor95> probably pretty much the same
08:42:01 <Dave from B> Weather is iffy in June whenever you go
08:42:07 <Diane> Yeah, Dave, I know. I'm just trying to decide if, on average, the weather is significantly different.
08:42:10 <Kevin L> Hey Paul, I talked to those two Trains Magazine guys today.
08:42:18 <ynpvisitor95> weather can be iffy year round though
08:42:21 <Paul> Oh ya
08:42:31 <Dave from B> If it was 2 weeks different, I was say go later.
08:42:31 <Diane> Exactly.
08:42:35 <Paul> lol what did they have to say
08:43:14 <Diane> Someone else suggested they flip a coin. So maybe I will tell them that.
08:43:15 <ynpvisitor95> the park really starts getting busy once schools get out
08:43:16 <Kevin L> I told him he was lucky he didn't get stuck.
08:43:27 <Paul> lol
08:44:51 <Paul> How did you mange to get a hold of them?
08:45:42 <Maureen> Steve thought Daisy went during Grand
08:46:00 <Maureen> so maybe close to time for another one...
08:46:04 <Kevin L> I was at the display this morning and they were there.
08:47:03 <Paul> Oh the big boy went thru you neck of the woods? nice
08:47:49 <Kevin L> I got to touch it this morning and got to see it in motion coming into Jean yesterday. Awesome!
08:48:10 <Paul> Oh you lucky dog
08:48:38 <Paul> Hey I have to ask. Did you find out if they have a scanner? LOL
08:48:53 <Kevin L> They did!
08:49:20 <Kevin L> The drive wheels are as tall as I am.
08:49:25 <Paul> LOL good I was worried
08:49:44 <Paul> How tall are you?
08:50:05 <Kevin L> 6 foot.
08:50:37 <Paul> Thats tall drives
08:56:32 <ynpvisitor95> no Little Cub today?
08:56:56 <Paul> Yes it was earlyer this morning
08:57:05 <ynpvisitor95> its not on GT
08:57:47 <Dave from B> Time to head home. Have a great evening everyone.
08:58:12 <Paul> I saw it and told Kevin but the wind was blowing so hard I dont think he could verify it
08:58:25 <Paul> bye dave
09:11:02 <Kevin L> Lion 1610
09:13:26 <ynpvisitor95> .
09:36:29 <vw> Keeping cam aimed at GH impossible.
09:46:07 <ynpvisitor21> Anyone else find it interesting that OF had three more shorts today??
09:46:52 <vw> Yes. We have had numerous shorts over the last couple of weeks. As usual, no reason necessary. Its a geyser.
09:47:51 <ynpvisitor21> Yes, it's just interesting that it's mixing it up a bit for us.
09:48:32 <vw> I just wish it would do them on a less windy day.
09:52:32 <ynpvisitor72> I wonder if interval average has gotten shorter.
09:58:12 <vw> I am sure there is a way to get that information from GT? Or at least discern the information after reviewing it?
09:58:25 <vw> Takes more brain power than I have this late in the day.
09:58:54 <vw> well, okay, would take more brain power than I have period.
10:07:31 <ynpvisitor72> haha
10:12:15 <vw> Lion 1711 ie
10:23:51 <ynpvisitor95> i see Will posted a video of Gizmo from this past weekend https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yX4g70y6QsI
10:24:43 <vw> Thank you for sharing that 95.
10:25:32 <vw> It coming from Will, I am guessing he posted a link in GT?
10:27:45 <ynpvisitor95> no idea as he didnt state the time
10:28:36 <vw> If he included date and time in the video, it can be checked against eruption time in GT.
10:28:48 <ynpvisitor95> he didnt
10:29:41 <vw> Just realized that finding those attachments not really all that easy in GT. Associated with only the specific date/time eruption rather than the geyser itself? Something to ask Jake or Will.
10:37:15 <vw> Story on local news: Clearing of Beartooth Pass. If they are able to clear 500 feet per day, they consider it a good day. There was some video. May be available later on ktvq.com
10:39:03 <ynpvisitor95> http://geysertimes.org/getGeyserInfo.php?geyserID=141
10:39:06 <ynpvisitor95> right side
10:40:09 <vw> Very cool. Thank you.
10:40:33 <vw> I keep my GT window small, so that showed up on my screen on the bottom, right side.
10:42:02 <vw> Somewhere in GT is there a general attachment page that lists all attachments?
10:42:51 <ynpvisitor95> that doesnt exist
10:42:57 <vw> I can envision some people wanting to check all recent captures/videos.
10:43:11 <vw> Another thing for Jake and Will to add to their already long list!
10:50:50 <vw> wb Ryan.
10:51:00 <Ryan(-9)> hi vw
10:51:06 <Ryan(-9)> evening everyone else
10:51:28 <vw> Quiet here. Both page and geysers.
10:52:25 <Ryan(-9)> So I see.... er, not see.
10:53:06 <vw> Hoping we will actually be able to watch an OF eruption. Wind has not been our friend today.
10:55:08 <Ryan(-9)> Would be nice... though, wind wont matter soon :)
10:55:35 <vw> It will still matter, we just don't know how.
10:56:52 <Ryan(-9)> ...I meant for me.
10:56:53 <Ryan(-9)> :D
10:57:05 <vw> Aurum 1757 ie
10:57:10 <Ryan(-9)> I think wind will always matter for the cam
10:57:18 <vw> ahhh. Gotcha.
10:57:21 <Ryan(-9)> I saw water.... I think.
10:57:47 <Ryan(-9)> (I say that now, then a wind shift douses me at BH...
10:57:50 <ynpvisitor7> there is water
10:57:54 <Ryan(-9)> 1757 START
10:57:55 <vw> Posted Aurum as ns.
11:04:20 <vw> doesn't matter where I put the cam. The wind and steam still find it.
11:08:05 <ynpvisitor7> down is it
11:08:32 <Ryan(-9)> OF 1808
11:08:32 <vw> OF 1808
11:08:39 <Ryan(-9)> Not gonna be able to log
11:08:54 <Ryan(-9)> battery dying on computer, no power pack right now.
11:09:11 <vw> Have you covered Ryan.
11:11:00 <ynpvisitor95> short?
11:12:19 <vw> Seemed to be a long. Will double check time against VEC prediction, although they may not update this late.
11:12:57 <vw> Sometimes very difficult to see when water stops when we have an active wind day like today.
11:14:25 <vw> Lion trying to start.
11:16:21 <vw> Hi kc.
11:16:40 <kcmule> hello vw
11:17:09 <ynpvisitor95> SC ie?
11:22:53 <vw> No OF prediction update on VEC static cam, so we are on our own on duration of that last OF eruption.
11:23:12 <ynpvisitor95> i am guessing short
11:23:47 <vw> Probably a good idea to start watching it about 1900.
11:25:11 <vw> Lion appearing to be done.
11:26:15 <ynpvisitor18> Split Cone
11:31:48 <vw> I need to step away and feed the dogs and get some dinner going.
11:32:26 <vw> Not thrilled about leaving cam aimed at OF with the problems we have had today, so I will leave cam aimed down basin and try to get back before OF window opens.
12:02:24 <kcmule> daisy 19:02
12:02:31 <ynpvisitor7> Daisy?
12:02:31 <ynpvisitor95> Daisy
12:03:06 <ynpvisitor7> nice short interval
12:08:32 <ynpvisitor72> Where's Grand?
12:09:20 <ynpvisitor7> where it has always been
12:09:51 <ynpvisitor72> haha 7
12:10:00 <ynpvisitor7> it likes a 7 in the interval now I think
12:10:12 <ynpvisitor72> about 630 to 7
12:10:23 <ynpvisitor72> So, still a Turban or so away
12:15:49 <ynpvisitor47> Grand
12:16:09 <kcmule> 1915
12:16:29 <Eric> Pretty Grand!
12:17:42 <Eric> Is that sawmill kicking up a storm?
12:20:22 <Michael> Yes, that's Sawmill being a miniature Grand.
12:20:40 <Eric> No doubt...can operator zoom in on sawmill?
12:20:56 <Eric> It's going to town!
12:21:46 <Eric> Oh, we must be in an OF window.... :-(
12:22:11 <kcmule> not sure, looked like preplay earlier
12:22:37 <Eric> Is this #2 for Grand or just a long 1
12:23:00 <Michael> Neither, at the moment.
12:23:25 <Eric> Still seems to be squirtin...
12:25:41 <kcmule> 2
12:26:05 <Eric> yep....definitely #2 now
12:26:13 <kcmule> OF 19:25ns
12:26:20 <Eric> slimed
12:46:22 <Eric> Everything is so glowing in this sweet light... <3 it!
12:47:45 <Eric> The fire lookout cam is beautiful right now.
12:52:13 <ynpvisitor95> SC ie?
12:53:56 <ynpvisitor95> ?
12:54:10 <kcmule> Sawmill quit (timeout)
12:54:33 <ynpvisitor95> what about SC
12:56:09 <ynpvisitor95> just steam
12:56:40 <Michael> Is Oblong erupting back there?
12:56:56 <kcmule> was thinking same thing
12:56:59 <ynpvisitor95> yes...?
13:04:38 <ynpvisitor95> dep looks hot
13:20:16 <Michael> Sawmill came back while I wasn't watching.
13:23:47 <kcmule> i am distracted by game 7's
13:27:00 <ynpvisitor95> shame on you. it is bad to be a distracted driver.
13:27:12 <ynpvisitor95> :P
13:29:19 <kcmule> we would have crashed and burned long ago if this was real driving
13:30:40 <ynpvisitor95> Castle
13:30:46 <ynpvisitor95> nope splash
13:54:11 <kcmule> bsod
13:54:18 <kcmule> reset
14:03:59 <kcmule> OF 21:03
14:05:57 <Michael> Nice way to end the day.
14:08:12 <kcmule> castle ie
14:08:15 <kcmule> bonus
14:40:44 <kcmule> nite
14:56:17 <ynpvisitor72> Grand tomorrow 0750-0850