Re: [Paddlewise] Rogue Waves

From: Bradford R. Crain <crainb_at_pdx.edu>
Date: Sun, 30 Aug 2009 11:41:16 -0700
   Most of the rainstorms here in the Pacific NW are "mocking us".
We "appease" them with Jim Dandy raingear.

BRC

Quoting William Jennings <will_at_bigwoodenradio.com>:

> And do you ascribe the ability to 'brood' to clouds?
> Do waves have the capacity to decide to act like a 'rogue'?
> If and when the rain ever does apologize in person, let me know...
> I'll buy you a beer.
>
>
> On Aug 30, 2009, at 12:30 PM, Bradford R. Crain wrote:
>
>> 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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