[Coco] Brrr! Back from the dark ages

[Jim Cox]

Hi James:

We've had some interesting weather this year, and to be 
honest, it may be due in part to the start of global 
warming.  Our weather is heavily influenced by both the 
Japan Current and the Central Pacific, which are starting 
to see some changes.

We've had record rain (+15 inches) in November, early 
snow, and then a late wind storm.  We are expected to get 
more rain in December.  Contrary to popular belief, it 
doesn't rain all that much in Seattle, about 34" to 38", 
but it does drizzle quite a bit.  I think we'll see 45" 
50" this year.

As for ducking and covering, if you meant yourself, no 
need, I see the humor, but for us locals, we best duck and 
cover when we hear a 100 foot pine tree coming our way.  I 
live in a suburban area that is pretty well groomed, and 
there are about 20 to 30 trees down just in my block.  I 
think the rains softed the ground and contributed to the 
high number of trees coming down.

Take care.

Jim

On Sat, 16 Dec 2006 20:31:26 -0500
  James Hrubik <jimhrubik at earthlink.net> wrote:
> Hmmm... what a guy wouldn't give for a little Global 
>Warming at  
> times, eh?
> 
> Maybe you can burn a Christmas tree to keep warm (as he 
>ducks and  
> runs <G>).
> 
> On Dec 16, 2006, at 7:37 PM, Jim Cox wrote:
> 
>> Hi All:
>>
>> While it wasn't any where near a Katrina type event, our
>> little wind storm last Thursday and Friday was a big one
>> for Pacific NW standards with winds from 70MPH to 114MPH
>> or more in the Cascades.  I've been without power for
>> almost 48 hours and temps have been down in the 35 deg F
>> range.
>>
>> There's lots of free Christmas trees lying around, 
>>though
>> they are a little busted up and some may be a little too
>> big for you.
>>
>> I have power now, but it may go out again, so contact 
>>may
>> be spotty for a few days.
>>
>> Cheers!
>>
>> Jim
>>
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