Nov 2009
Splitting Out
11/22/2009 12:10
I’m currently in the process of splitting out twitter and blog stuff. I really don’t want to have a page that goes back and forth with updates for wxRadar and talking about weather in Atlanta. In the coming weeks, I plan to split the blog out so that my apps have their own page. New twitter account should be showing on the side under atlwx.
Thanksgiving Travel Special
11/21/2009 09:51
wxRadar is 50% off for the Thanksgiving travel period! Just $0.99!
Whispers of Winter Wx?
11/19/2009 08:50
I’ve been so busy with wxRadar, I haven’t really had the chance to do the fun weather stuff! but I’ve been poking around here and there, so here is a brief update for those in North Georgia...
Looks like there are hints of a pattern change at the end of the month into December. The GFS has been giving false hints for a while now, but there has been talk of why this may finally pan out (FINALLY!)... So... look for things to get colder and wetter just in time for the GT/UGA game?!
and the best, I must confess, I have saved for the last (nod to D. Elfman)... there are whispers of wintery weather for the first week of December! hmmm...
yeah yeah, the models always tease us this far out... but it is fun to dream about it anyhow. We shall see!
Looks like there are hints of a pattern change at the end of the month into December. The GFS has been giving false hints for a while now, but there has been talk of why this may finally pan out (FINALLY!)... So... look for things to get colder and wetter just in time for the GT/UGA game?!
and the best, I must confess, I have saved for the last (nod to D. Elfman)... there are whispers of wintery weather for the first week of December! hmmm...
yeah yeah, the models always tease us this far out... but it is fun to dream about it anyhow. We shall see!
wxRadar v1.0.1 Now Available
11/19/2009 08:08
wxRadar v1.0.1 is finally available!
This update fixes a couple of big bugs, so download the update as soon as you can...
This update fixes a couple of big bugs, so download the update as soon as you can...
wxRadar v1.0.1 Update - Soon (I Hope)
11/18/2009 11:46
I submitted the minor v1.0.1 update to wxRadar (mostly bug fixes) nearly 2 weeks ago. It went to “in review” status on Monday. Hopefully it should be hitting the App Store any minute now (provided Apple doesn’t reject it).
Still working away on the v1.1 update (which includes regional maps and expanded search functionality). As of now, no change in the mid-December ETA.
Still working away on the v1.1 update (which includes regional maps and expanded search functionality). As of now, no change in the mid-December ETA.
Beautiful Fall Day Here in Atlanta
11/14/2009 15:29
Just a beautiful day here in Atlanta! That and Ga Tech destroyed Duke 49 to 10... That said, am I nervous about the GT vs. UGA game in 2 weeks??? You bet I am! ...and I don't want to talk about it now...
Meanwhile... I'm still waiting for Apple to approve my v1.0.1 update for wxRadar... It's been almost a week now (and I hate waiting!!!! )...
Unfortunately, v1.01 has a bug that affects every other selection of a different radar type (it will throw a network error)... A silly logic mistake, but I can't just "fix it" because the App store will put me back at the end of the review line. This bug won't be noticed by the majority of users, so I have chosen to let the update go without fixing this particular issue... Sad that I have to think this way... I wish Apple would just let you update the binary and keep your place in line (especially if only just updating the current version)...
When (and IF) this submission of v1.0.1 hits iTunes, please note that you can simply hit the refresh button after the error... However, if this isn't acceptable, please contact me (link at bottom of page). I'll make sure you get an update that fixes this issue (and please request only if you REALLY need it - I have a very limited number of "ad-hoc" devices left)...
Otherwise, I plan to release v1.0.2 (which fixes this) as soon as v1.0.1 is available... HOWEVER, if I finish v1.1 BEFORE v.1.0.2 is approved, I will just go ahead and submit v.1.1... wxRadar v1.1 will include all fixes as well as many requested features, including search by city and regional/national radar views. The current ETA for v1.1 is mid-December, but that date depends compeltely on Apple's review of the update.
Please check back for updates.. and do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns!
Meanwhile... I'm still waiting for Apple to approve my v1.0.1 update for wxRadar... It's been almost a week now (and I hate waiting!!!! )...
Unfortunately, v1.01 has a bug that affects every other selection of a different radar type (it will throw a network error)... A silly logic mistake, but I can't just "fix it" because the App store will put me back at the end of the review line. This bug won't be noticed by the majority of users, so I have chosen to let the update go without fixing this particular issue... Sad that I have to think this way... I wish Apple would just let you update the binary and keep your place in line (especially if only just updating the current version)...
When (and IF) this submission of v1.0.1 hits iTunes, please note that you can simply hit the refresh button after the error... However, if this isn't acceptable, please contact me (link at bottom of page). I'll make sure you get an update that fixes this issue (and please request only if you REALLY need it - I have a very limited number of "ad-hoc" devices left)...
Otherwise, I plan to release v1.0.2 (which fixes this) as soon as v1.0.1 is available... HOWEVER, if I finish v1.1 BEFORE v.1.0.2 is approved, I will just go ahead and submit v.1.1... wxRadar v1.1 will include all fixes as well as many requested features, including search by city and regional/national radar views. The current ETA for v1.1 is mid-December, but that date depends compeltely on Apple's review of the update.
Please check back for updates.. and do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns!
Ok, I'm Ready For SNOW
11/11/2009 07:29
Alright... Enough with the rain already... I'm ready for SNOW!!! I've got a really good feeling about this coming Winter here in Atlanta!
Radar Feed Is Back
11/10/2009 15:53
Looks like the NOAA feed in question working again... However, if you experience trouble loading a radar, try switching to "Express Mode"...
I apologize for any inconvience this issue may have caused. For those in the southeast US (like me), this was HORRIBLE timing with Ida coming in. While the issue was beyond my control, I should make every attempt to have fallbacks where available. I have submitted an update that includes additional "mirrors", and I will continue to look out for anything else that will help prevent this type of issue in the future. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any additional questions or concerns. Thank you again for your patience.
I apologize for any inconvience this issue may have caused. For those in the southeast US (like me), this was HORRIBLE timing with Ida coming in. While the issue was beyond my control, I should make every attempt to have fallbacks where available. I have submitted an update that includes additional "mirrors", and I will continue to look out for anything else that will help prevent this type of issue in the future. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any additional questions or concerns. Thank you again for your patience.
Umm... Where's the Radar?
11/09/2009 16:39
Where do I begin?
It seems that someone hosed up a "symbolic link" (or similar idea) over at NOAA. The radar feeds are hosed across all of the weather.gov site. However, I found an alternate feed that is off by one directory? Strange... Wish I could just update my app right away with a fix! Oh wait, there is that app review process that takes who knows how long now... Of course it would be nice if NOAA could just fix it on their end too! I just love bureaucracy...
Oh... and iTunes Connect is down too... so I can't even update the iTunes description to tell folks to use the "Express" mode (that feed isn't broken) before folks start deleting the app and throwing one star at me...
Oh well... I'll just do my best with what I can do! Write in the backup directory for an update... and pray things beyond my control work out asap...
It seems that someone hosed up a "symbolic link" (or similar idea) over at NOAA. The radar feeds are hosed across all of the weather.gov site. However, I found an alternate feed that is off by one directory? Strange... Wish I could just update my app right away with a fix! Oh wait, there is that app review process that takes who knows how long now... Of course it would be nice if NOAA could just fix it on their end too! I just love bureaucracy...
Oh... and iTunes Connect is down too... so I can't even update the iTunes description to tell folks to use the "Express" mode (that feed isn't broken) before folks start deleting the app and throwing one star at me...
Oh well... I'll just do my best with what I can do! Write in the backup directory for an update... and pray things beyond my control work out asap...
A Big Thank You...
11/06/2009 16:09
I owe a HUGE thank you to a couple of the guys over at "Weather Brains"/"Weather Insiders". They have provided not only excellent feedback and suggestions, they have told others about my app. I'm truly grateful to Kevin Selle, Brian Peters, and Bill Murray. Thank you so much guys!!!
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Please check out their Podcast - "Weather Brains"... I have listened to it since nearly the beginning.
Weather Brains in iTunes
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And I'd also recommend James Spann's "Weather Xtreme" video podcast. It is Alabama centric, but it definitely covers weather across all of North America.
Weather Xtreme Video in iTunes
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Finally, Kevin Selle Started an excellent Podcast called "Weather Insiders"... Unfortunately, it is in hiatus at the moment, but the episodes that were done are great, and he hopes to restart it in the near future.
Weather Insiders in iTunes
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Thanks again guys. I plan to do something special and fun in an update to wxRadar just for you guys!
Please check out their Podcast - "Weather Brains"... I have listened to it since nearly the beginning.
Weather Brains in iTunes
And I'd also recommend James Spann's "Weather Xtreme" video podcast. It is Alabama centric, but it definitely covers weather across all of North America.
Weather Xtreme Video in iTunes
Finally, Kevin Selle Started an excellent Podcast called "Weather Insiders"... Unfortunately, it is in hiatus at the moment, but the episodes that were done are great, and he hopes to restart it in the near future.
Weather Insiders in iTunes
Thanks again guys. I plan to do something special and fun in an update to wxRadar just for you guys!
wxRadar Available Now!!!
11/04/2009 10:04
My first iPhone/iPod Touch app is finally available!!!
So go get it ===> wxRadar
Now time for the site overhaul... fun stuff!!!
So go get it ===> wxRadar
Now time for the site overhaul... fun stuff!!!
Boring Weather Week
11/02/2009 14:44
Boring weather for most of the week here in Atalnta... so enjoy the nice weather!
The Blackhole of Apple
11/02/2009 11:21
Going on 2 weeks now... and not ONE WORD from Apple... this is ridiculous...
Why can't they give you some sort of indication of WHERE my app is in their stupid review process!?!
Meanwhile... Happy thoughts... dreams of SNOW JAM 2010!!!
Why can't they give you some sort of indication of WHERE my app is in their stupid review process!?!
Meanwhile... Happy thoughts... dreams of SNOW JAM 2010!!!