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A formal knighting ceremony was held for Sir Silent Ice Cream, Knight of the Nuclear Tumbleweeds, and Sir Hoino. The new knights are entitled to custom signet rings and certificates of authenticity. The ceremony includes the traditional "Round Table" reading of requested amenities, ranging from cheeseburgers to "Rubenesque women."
A discussion on unusual wind storms and "tumbleweed terror" in the Pacific Northwest leads to a recurring joke about the existence of a "weather machine." The hosts compare the Australian wind-driven fires to California's Paradise fire and PG&E's power shutdowns.
Washington State Tumbleweed Storm, Highway 240 Blockage
A massive windstorm in Washington State caused a "tumbleweed takeover" on Highway 240, burying several vehicles in piles of brush up to ten feet high. State troopers and Department of Transportation crews spent hours digging out trapped motorists near West Richland. The event was described as an unusual environmental phenomenon for the region.
