Thank you, Uniquorn, for the word "optimistic"...!
I'm a relative newbie, really fascinated by the depth of knowledge you "old hands" have, thoroughly appreciate the information and effort.
However ... in general, I find myself wondering many, many, many times while reading (candidly, mostly comment posts, not the data posts) who's "ROOTING" for LESS ice...? I mean, I'm lurking here out of concern. I genuinely hope there's more ice, less warming, and at least some time to adjust and let the world adapt (can ya hear me, Beijing?)...! So thanks again.
Maybe a survey is in order:
Which would you prefer?
[ ] An unexpected feedback asserts itself to limit warming, so no BOE emerges.
[ ] Scenario 8.5 turns out to be conservative, and Orlando is now beachfront property
I know which I prefer, even if it would make my current worries "wasted" ... they're not, ya know. You guys are doing yeoman's work here.
End of /rant/. Have a great weekend everyone.