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[Edith]

I haven't been paying much attention as both my computer and weather station were down for the count.
I finally have a new computer and the station is back from Davis (what they do for just $80!!).
Sooooo, I will be starting from scratch.  I'd like to get everything right the first time this time (see next set of questions).

First, I'm not sure which software I will be using, probably weatherlink, as that is what I am used to, and I already have it, unless someone can suggest a better freeware one?
As I am setting it up, keeping in mind I also want to upload to Weather Underground, does anyone have helpful hints/suggestions?

Second, where do I do all this tweaking for CWOP?

Third, before I started the first time, we installed a flagpole next to our house (see photos at http://mysite.verizon.net/vze4fyr3/suffern.pomona.ny/ ).  I then made the mistake of putting everything on the top of the pole.  This time, I'll put the anemometer at the top, but I am worried if I put the rain gauge lower down that the garage will affect it.  My DH does not want to relocate the flagpole - MY first thought, but shot down quickly.  Anyone have any thoughts/suggestions for this one?
THANKS in advance!
Edith
who doesn't remember any of the setup she went through when she first started all this a year and a half ago...