The storms are roaring through tornado alley this week. In our quiet corner of the country, May is turning out cooler and wetter than predicted. Actually, it's more like a normal Seattle spring. We've all planted our tomatoes, and now they sit there doing nothing until it finally warms up in June.
The weather might be blah, but there is some excitement on the local news today. A flotilla of environmental "kayaktivists" is organizing in the attempt to prevent this humungous Shell oil drilling rig from heading to the Arctic.
The activists hope to have a "massive presence on the water" to escort the rig when it arrives in Seattle this week. Everyone who can paddle is welcome to join the protest.
Needless to say, training for a rapid kayak response is different from a street march. Planning is going on now behind closed doors. A flotilla of kayaks doesn't sound like a formidable presence on treacherous Puget Sound, but hey-- stay tuned.
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