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This saying, which dates back to the early 1800s, was coined during a time when clouds were a topic of conversation. It was during this time that scientists and seafarers, including amateur meteorologist Luke Howard, first began organizing clouds. By observing cloud appearance and height above ground level, they were able to categorize all clouds into the ten basic cloud types we use today: cumulus, stratus, stratocumulus, nimbostratus, cumulonimbus, altostratus, altocumulus, cirrus, cirrostratus, and cirrocumulus.
To make recording cloud observations easier, Howard and others also assigned a number from 0 to 9, to each of these ten cloud groups. According to their code abbreviations, zero represented the lowest clouds (stratus), and nine, the tallest clouds (cumulonimbus, or thunderstorm clouds). Itâs from this that the expression âcloud nineâ was likely born! (If youâre on cloud nine, youâll be extremely high up, which also describes the sensation you may feel when overjoyed.)
As long as they have an alternate way of getting up there. Hate to think of a bunch of angels hanging around in the lobby for any length of time, waiting for the stairs to be repaired. Gives Heaven a bad name.
Superfrog about 2 years ago
Well then Iâll build a stairway to Paradise, with a new step every day.
Pharmakeus Ubik about 2 years ago
It should be roped off, some lady bought it.
Dobie Premium Member about 2 years ago
Oh no⊠here comes the forbidden riff, the scourge of every guitar store!
Lee26 Premium Member about 2 years ago
Where did the saying Cloud Nine come from?
This saying, which dates back to the early 1800s, was coined during a time when clouds were a topic of conversation. It was during this time that scientists and seafarers, including amateur meteorologist Luke Howard, first began organizing clouds. By observing cloud appearance and height above ground level, they were able to categorize all clouds into the ten basic cloud types we use today: cumulus, stratus, stratocumulus, nimbostratus, cumulonimbus, altostratus, altocumulus, cirrus, cirrostratus, and cirrocumulus.
To make recording cloud observations easier, Howard and others also assigned a number from 0 to 9, to each of these ten cloud groups. According to their code abbreviations, zero represented the lowest clouds (stratus), and nine, the tallest clouds (cumulonimbus, or thunderstorm clouds). Itâs from this that the expression âcloud nineâ was likely born! (If youâre on cloud nine, youâll be extremely high up, which also describes the sensation you may feel when overjoyed.)
wrytercat about 2 years ago
I wouldnât trust the elevator. Iâm listening to the Rolling Stones at the moment. Get Off My Cloud just played.
Zebrastripes about 2 years ago
Good thing itâs going upâŠ..OY VEY! âșïž
basspro about 2 years ago
Question: Was he Led there by a Zeppelin?
sarah413 Premium Member about 2 years ago
Cloud nine, eh? Going up 420 feet?
FassEddie about 2 years ago
Whose bustle is in the hedgerow?
cactusbob333 about 2 years ago
Whatâs this dark horse doing in here?
Bill The Nuke about 2 years ago
Iâm too lazy this morning to look up who sung âStairway to Heavenâ. But Iâll be singing or humming it all day today.
Jeff0811 about 2 years ago
The name of the stairs⊠Stairway to Heaven. The name of the elevator⊠Last Rides.
Radish... about 2 years ago
But there is a highway to hell based on relative usage.
jscarff57 Premium Member about 2 years ago
Wait- the elevator works but the stairway doesnât???
Howard'sMyHero about 2 years ago
Ooh, it makes me wonder
Ooh, it makes me wonder âŠ.
( classic rock ensues )
christelisbetty about 2 years ago
Iâm doinâ fine on Cloud 9.
zeexenon about 2 years ago
Led Zeppelin are upset, very upset.
sandflea about 2 years ago
Goin âup?
T... about 2 years ago
That is elevating and inspiringâŠ
BigBoy about 2 years ago
Stairway closed due to cloud cover, Please use elevator or wings. Sorry for the inconvenience
paullp Premium Member about 2 years ago
As long as they have an alternate way of getting up there. Hate to think of a bunch of angels hanging around in the lobby for any length of time, waiting for the stairs to be repaired. Gives Heaven a bad name.