Re: [Paddlewise] Rogue Waves

From: Bradford R. Crain <crainb_at_pdx.edu>
Date: Sun, 30 Aug 2009 10:30:55 -0700
   I saw a "Killer Tornado" once in Texas. Also, the Rogue River in
southern Oregon is chock full of "Rogue waves". "Menacing Thunderstorms"
are common in the U.S. midwest. "Brooding Dark Clouds" are found everywhere.
The persistant rain in the Pacific NW is "unapologetic". Salmon that jump
but won't bite are "teasing" or "smart". Heavy objects that I cannot lift
are "uncooperative". Kayaks that I can't paddle fast are "lethargic" and
"defective". Still haven't found any "mellow tornados".

BRC

Quoting William Jennings <will_at_bigwoodenradio.com>:


> I find it interesting that ocean scientists are using the term, 'rogue wave'.
> It certainly sells their study much more effectively than "Anomalous  
> Wave Pattern Studies",
> at least to the general public.  Imagine meteorologists using the  
> terms, "Assassin Tornados."
>
> -Will
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