Timeless guidance to remember. It’s the holiday season in Southern California, where the usual busyness is amplified. Husbands are shopping for their wives, wives are buying for children, families are hurrying to celebrations, and singles are trying to fill the large gap through heightened online dating. Amidst all this rushing, it’s quite easy to overlook […]
Timeless guidance to remember.
It’s the holiday season in Southern California, where the usual busyness is amplified. Husbands are shopping for their wives, wives are buying for children, families are hurrying to celebrations, and singles are trying to fill the large gap through heightened online dating. Amidst all this rushing, it’s quite easy to overlook basic truths. The consumption of egg nog and other festive beverages also contributes to this seasonal forgetfulness.
Consequently, The Los Angeles Times took the crucial measure of advising local surfers against the folly of attempting to surf a tsunami if one were to occur.
A significant 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck Northern California on Thursday, as is often the case, resulting in a tsunami warning for much of the state’s coastline. While it was quickly lifted, The LA Times cautioned surfers saying, “Do not try to surf or observe a tsunami. A tsunami cannot be surfed, as it lacks a face like regular waves do. Ordinary waves move in a circle without inundating higher ground. Tsunami waves are erratic and flood land like a deluge.”
Apart from the “ordinary waves moving in a circle” comment, the advice is timely and invaluable, and I would suggest all surfers print this warning and attach it to the refrigerator.
Particularly handy when minds are overwhelmed with chores to complete and white Russians to enjoy.
On that note, what’s your preferred holiday beverage?
Please, do not surf a tsunami.
