Hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30 in North America.

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This episode is about how hurricanes get named and how Southwest Airlines reacts to them. I refer to several storms from when this was recorded.—Don’t worry, hurricane Ike is not coming again! And you will learn why Ike will never come back.

Southwest Airlines said me and my cameraman Roy could go anywhere we wanted to in their expansive fly-zone. We choose Portland, Oregon! Here are some highlights from our fabulous trip!

Thanks to:
The City of Portland, OR
Powell's Books
Classical Chinese Gardens
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry
Amanda Fisher, Mad Scientist

Do you remember that scene from the movie, This Is Spinal Tap, where the band leaves their dressing room ready to storm the stage, but they keep running into broom closets and dead ends? Hold that thought!

“One if by land. Two if by sea. Three if by…air?” Yes, Colonial humor was in high demand as Southwest began service to its 67th city this weekend. 

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