Gary Archibald, Weathercaster

I love my job. I love talking about the weather – it’s direct lineage to science, the technological instrumentation, advancements in forecasting and imagery…the whole nine yards.

There are perks.

On Monday, I was (in addition to my duties as weathercaster) able to meet a prime celebrity who just happened to be visiting our media hub here at MSNBC/NBC HQ in New Jersey.

SLIDESHOW: A Star Visits Weather Plus

Allow me to introduce the famous ALEESHA SILVERSTOWNE (note the spelling)!

Looking fab as per the norm she graced us her presence, although to get a photo of her at times was problematic – the entourage was somewhat over-protective… considering the tabloids etc… They wanted to make sure we captured her best side.

Aleesha was a delight though. Tres chic to be sure… no make-up required…she just looked great once she arrived but a few touch ups in our make-up, and then she was good to go to take some publicity photos on our weather Plus set with me!!!

OK OK…Truth be told. It’s really our very own wonderful intern Dana Riglioni! She’s a soon to be graduating meteorology student who has been working behind the scenes, learning the ropes…

It’s all in good fun! We love you DANA!

GA