Yesterday the forcast called for 100% chance of rain, heavy cloud cover, winds 15 to 25mph with gusts much higher, and temps in low 40's, typical mid February Alaska. So I prepared for one of those just-put-your-head-down-and-paddle days where you just pretend to enjoy the experience and the best part of the day is the hot shower afterwards. When I hit the water I discovered no rain (not even a drop) no wind, glass calm seas, huge holes in the clouds letting the sun through and the temps climbing into the mid 50's. I paddled ten miles enjoying the scenery and wildlife of the Wrangel Narrows. They ought to fire the weatherman.How could they miss it by so much? With tongue firmly planted in my cheek, Bob *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
> [Original Message] > From: Rev. Bob Carter <revkayak_at_aptalaska.net> > They ought to fire the weatherman.How could they miss it by so much? > With tongue firmly planted in my cheek, > The late Henry Morgan once wrote that Weather forecasters were 86% correct 63% of the time... JP *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
At 11:12 AM 2/14/04 -0900, Rev. Bob Carter wrote: > They ought to fire the weatherman.How could they miss it by so much? The local TV weather forecaster I refer to as "Lyin' Stan, the Weather Man." A weather forecaster is a guy that will tell you he had a ham and cheese sandwich for lunch when he actually had tuna salad, just to keep in practice. -- Wes --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wes Boyd's Kayak Place NEW URL! -- http://www.kayakplace.com Kayaks for Big Guys (And Gals) | Trip Reports | Places To Go | Boats & Gear --------------------------------------------------------------------------- *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
"Rev. Bob Carter" wrote: <big snip> .How could [the weatherman] miss it by so much? > I'm afraid a weatherman may have other priorities then getting it right. In the Netherlands, a weatherman was once threatened with his life for predicting bad weather. Some madman just got fed up with all that rain outside. On the saner side: There is big money involved here. A good forecast on a summerday might draw millions of people to the amusementparks, never mind the actual weather. A bad forecast will mean money for movietheaters and musea. How is sponsoring your weatherman? "This forecast was brought to you by GoreTex". *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
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