Los Angeles Times reminds local surfers “do not attempt to surf a tsunami”

Advice that never goes out of style.

It is holiday time around in Southern California, extra hustle and bustle added to already busy lives. Husbands out shopping for wives, wives for children, families rushing to parties and singles trying to fill the gaping void by increased online dating. With all the dashing about, it is very easy to forget simple truths. Egg nog and other festive drinks also increase this seasonal amnesia.

As such, The Los Angeles Times took the important step of warning local surfers not to attempt to surf a tsunami if one happens to come rolling by.

A 7.0 magnitude earthquake hit Northern California on Thursday, as things happen, which triggered a tsunami warning across much of the state’s coastline. Though it was soon canceled, The LA Times told surfers “Do not attempt to surf or watch a tsunami. You cannot surf a tsunami, as there is no face to a tsunami wave. Regular waves flow in a circle without flooding higher areas. Tsunami waves are unpredictable and flood the land like a wall of water.”

Besides the “regular waves flowing in a circle” bit, the information is as valuable as it is timely and I would encourage all surfers to print the cautionary advice out and magnet it to the refrigerator.

Especially useful when brains are full of errands that need doing and white Russians.

Speaking of, what is your favorite holiday cocktail?

Don’t surf a tsunami, please.