Last week, I wrote about facing burnout after running WUWT over 10 years without having any real vacation during that time. I’ll have to say, I’m overwhelmed by the response, the well wishes, and the offers for help.
It’s gratifying to know that I have friends around the world, some vocal regulars, some occasional commenters, and some silent readers. I heard from many people who were first time commenters, and many regulars too. I had suggested that I take a month off, and more than a few said that’s not enough time. Looking back, I think they are right.
I’ve received a kind offer to go to New Zealand, with offers of lodging and I’ll be taking up that offer in July. If there are readers in NZ that would like to meet up, feel free to drop a comment, or use the contact form. I may even be persuaded to give a short talk while there as I did when I toured Australia on a speaking tour back in 2010 😉
Following that, I’m headed into the mountains of the Sierra Nevada for three weeks, and then I’m going to cap off my hiatus with a visit to southern Oregon to view the total solar eclipse in August. I think it will be a fitting ending for a much needed break – to see one of the most awesome natural wonders. I’ve never seem a total solar eclipse, but I have witnessed several partial solar eclipses, and one annular eclipse.
There are so many people that deserve my thanks, and I’m awed by the outpouring of support. On an ironic note, one person in particular deserves mention, and that’s Dr. Michael Mann. Had he not tweeted this…
…I probably would not have had the outpouring of support I had. I mean wow, 698 comments.
Charles the Moderator is organizing a new moderation team (thanks to all who volunteered) and there will be new guest authors publishing during my hiatus. I’d also like to thank Ric Werme, who rebuilt the WUWT sea ice page last weekend, which had been plagued by roadblocks thrown my way by wordpress.com and by some of the providers themselves.
When I return in late August, I’ll start overhaul on other elements of WUWT, so that it keeps going strong for another 10 years. I may pop in for an occasional update, or if something catches my eye, write about it.
My sincere thanks to all and best regards – Anthony
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Mike Mann’s Twitter photo says a lot about his mentality.
A picture of himself in full rant, mouth open, with the guy to his left turning and gazing at him submissively.
Ego-maniac.
It is a grotesque individual.
Plus it looks like he has a silver parrot on one shoulder – WUWT??
Enjoy an extremely well-deserved break. MM is what everyone-1 knows he is.
Enjoy your vacation Anthony. Your website transformed my viewpoint on climate by introducing me to the calmer and much more rational “side” of the debate (and some cool people).
As for Michael E. Mann, well, he is just showing off the shallow, shrieking, and primal side of human nature … and isn’t worth a second thought.
Hi Anthony,
please let me join the chorus of all those who thank you for the extraordinary work and tenacity (and good humour) you made for such a long time… please reload your batteries slowly and enjoy your break!
What’s the difference between M & M’s and MM?
One has the taste of sweet. The other has the taste of ______________ … [amazing what a blank space can conjure up, isn’t it?]
Less is more, and I am sure that you will, more or less, agree with me here.
… still no law-suit notices. I’m living on the edge (or should I say “tipping point”?)
Sucroseoctaacetate is the word you’re looking for, right?
Anthony I would like to suggest to you that you hop over to Townsville AU. Such a lovely town. I think it is where Bob Carter lived. I’m sure there must be several of your supporters there that would love a vist from you.
Say, how Are the Power Puff girls these days?
I must have missed them. I was there most of 2005 and don’t know anything about them. Don’t tell me that they were something great because after all the dues I paid on Flinders Street I couldn’t stand it.
Indebted to you for the opportunities to guest post, and for your support overall. Trust me on this, a vacation away from the madness of AGW is a way to recharge. I do this once every summer for a week, poor as I am.
Happy Hiatus Anthony!!
Much deserved!
Actually ‘Happy Pause’.
It’s the pause that refreshes.
Hi Anthony. I live north of Auckland, Whangarei Heads. If your visit to NZ happens to include travel North of Auckland (Northland) happy to have you stay and show you around our rather beautiful coastal region.
Fair thee well on your journey and return safely.
Thank you!
Good for you, Anthony, you have been through a lot. I greatly appreciate what you have done, this blog is an every day stop for me. Go to Hobbiton while you are there, it looks great!
As John mentioned up thread you will want to get away from the city for your eclipse viewing. There should be plenty of areas to fit the bill in southern Oregon. Were going to eastern Idaho on the north side of the Snake River. It should be quite a show.
Way to go, we look forward to the continued work. BTW; Mann’s exotic conference schedule alone is insane, no worries on your break!
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I’m going to cap off my hiatus with a visit to southern Oregon to view the total solar eclipse in August.
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It’s probably not needed to remind you but don’t forget your eye protection. I’ll be nearby–I hope. And I hope the weather will be clear–it never is in Seattle.
Jim
Anthony,
Do NOT miss the eclipse. A partial pales in comparison to a total. For some it is an epiphany. I saw my first total on the tarmac at the airport outside of La Paz. There was a sunrise-like glow, only around the entire horizon. Roosters nearby started crowing. Dust Devils sprang up in the nearby desert, and the temperature dropped about 1 deg F per minute (I was measuring!). It reminded me of some of the Hollywood movies of The Crucifixion on the Mount. It will be a fitting resurrection for you.
You mean this Crucifixion scene from “Barabbas” …
filmed in Italy, 1961.
Note the “flat hat” corona with long equatorial streamers during the 1961 eclipse, typical of eclipses near solar minimum. During solar max the corona is brighter and more rounded, with stubbier streamers all around the sun.
This year’s eclipse should be more of a solar min type, as seen by Barabbas (although he was cruelly placed with his back to the eclipse in the movie).
I’ve seen 6 totals, was clouded out at two, and missed another when the Army sent me “out of town”.
I also missed some because I couldn’t afford to go – raising kids & paying for their semesters overseas.
I plan to never miss another one, now that I’m retired, as long as my eyes are open.
Oh wait, that WASN’T Barabbas up there. The gang was duped into giving him the Passover pardon, of course.
My brother lives in Bend OR, I’ll be visiting him for the eclipse, we’ll camp out the day or two before well away from paved roads and jammed traffic.
I’ll be bringing my temperature data loggers from http://weathershop.com/dataloggers.htm (the ad is on this screen at the moment, it will likely be up and to the right later).
My father’s house in Plymouth NH was on the center line for an annular eclipse. There were a couple curious effects, but not worth traveling across the country for.
Yeah, I think I’d rather read an account of the total eclipse by Willis than pay the airfare. .
I would hope you have good climate on your travels, Anthony! Whatever the weather. rest assured it will be nearly identical to the early 1970’s! No telling when you might get back there so take your time and enjoy yourself.
check this out if you are anywhere near!
http://albatross.org.nz/
Griff! You came through! Very good of you.
Griff has, in my limited experience, always been polite on this blog. He’s a credit to alarmists and M. Mann could take a leaf out his book and learn something about manners.
Thank you Griff, you take a lot of stick, but you are to be admired.
re: Griff being a perfect gentleman:
Given his still-standing attacks on Dr Crockford & Dr Curry (both female), and your admiration for him, count me out.
Griff is simply a sometimes amusing but underpowered pet troll.
Javert Chip
I did say “in my limited experience”.
Nor do I suspect many on here are immune from having a go at some alarmist scientists.
I assume you mean unintentionally amusing.
Hi Anthony
Have a great time. I find that a trip away from home leads to some sort of change…almost always positive. Keep in touch, and send pics. Perhaps you can persuade Willis Eschenbach to join you at some point and write a companion essay.
Best,
Ethan Brand
Fair wind and following seas to you. When you are following the Eclipse perhaps I’ll be able to buy you an adult beverage at one of the few local places that can be done in. You will surely turn up there while looking about! Be safe
Delighted with this news! Rest well and have a great time Anthony and thanks again for all you do!
Maybe you can send back a shout about going from the start of
summer in California to the beginning of winter in New Zealand.
à bientôt Anthony. And thanks to all the moderators and contributors for my evening entertainment and education, particularly those who have stepped up to let Anthony take a break.
Take care and may God bless you on you journey. I will be in the Midwest for the eclipse. I have never seen a total eclipse either and I hope you enjoy it as much as I plan too. I’ve been following you since early on in the surfacestations.org project. You have been a inspiration and a great instructor. Thank you.
MJPenny
Anthony, for a decade now you have provided a well-balanced, scientific, and rational perspective to a contentious topic, and it appears the we are beginning to see a slight course correction on the part of some of the heavyweights in the climate community thanks to your fine efforts. Enjoy your time off; you greatly deserve it.
Sounds like an awesome vacation, and well deserved!
Enjoy your time off! Meditate, rest, and logoff.
There is an old kungfu saying – to make a good punch, you have to draw back first.
My good punch has an entirely different recipe.