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I love graveyard shifts. You get paid more for them. The public line is off, so no phonecalls from John Q. And if you're lucky, you work with two other people that you get along with, which helps the time fly faster. Luck happened to be with me this time.

The weather was clear and tranquil. Sunny, warm days followed by clear, cool nights. This is the type of weather that people enjoy. Of course, the public never calls us and says "Thank You!" We only get calls when the weather is shitty and someone feels the need to call the weather guy and vent. There's human nature for ya. Of course, whenever I am working the day shift and the weather is nice, I watch the boaters, skiiers, swimmers and sunbathers frolick in the sun and water just outside my office. I am tempted to pick up the phone and call a buddy who knows a buddy that flies Apaches.

But when you work the graveyard and the weather is nice, the boredom is what gets you. Near the end of my stretch, I was praying for anything to happen. I miss the midwest with its thunderstorms, tornadoes, floods, etc.. Of course, after awhile you get burnt out and hope for some nice weather for a change. Again, human nature.

Q: What do you do when find yourself on a dead end road with the tornado close behind?

A: Hope the Wizard has ruby slippers in your size.