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 *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************Received on Sun Aug 30 2009 - 11:41:24 PDT
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