Date: Thu, 11 Jan 1996 11:59:00 -0800

From: "Joseph B. Monda" monda[AT SYMBOL GOES HERE]SEATTLEU.EDU

Subject: Re: Oregon mist



I recall my father calling a heavy rain (in Eastern Washington) "Oregon

mist." I believe I've heard the phrase used in a similar ironic fashion

at other times in my 66 years. I wonder whether anyone else has heard it

used this way.



Joseph B. Monda email: monda[AT SYMBOL GOES HERE]seattleu.edu

smail: English Department Seattle University

Seattle WA 98122