Wow, there sure are a lot of questions being asked about li'l ol' me, so I thought it would be best to look the subject in the eye and let y'all know who I am, where I came from and how I got to Seattle. My name is Doppler, and getting here was easy -- just follow the convergence zone and head south!

I actually come from a great line of weather systems, but I consider myself to be the front man in my family. I probably weigh a little more than I should. But, don't underestimate my ability to blow past the defense and drive to the rim. I usually attribute my extra weight to my metabolism ... water retention is a problem in my line.

I've always loved basketball and, as I blew through different locations I would periodically stop to watch people play playground hoops. Most of the players would usually get upset with me because I would always bring the wind and rain with me. I have forced a lot of teams to play inside.

My first visit to Seattle was in 1940. I was blowing through the area, when I met up with a gal named Galloping Gertie. Man, could she dance! That relationship fell apart pretty quickly though.

I returned in 1962 during the great Columbus Day Storm and I really liked it here. I finally decided to make the Pacific Northwest my home when I blew in with the 1993 Inaugural Day Storm. I spend most of my time in the Seattle-area, but if the local five-day-forecast looks sunny and warm I catch those San Juan gale-force winds and stretch my legs with another weather system.

Now that I've settled in Seattle, I constantly have local meteorologists trying to befriend me so that they can get the inside scoop on upcoming storms. Unfortunately for them, my code of confidentiality with Mother Nature won't allow me to disclose that information

One day I was looking to grab a shower near KeyArena when I came across a press conference announcing the WNBA's newest team -- the Seattle Storm. Excited to get involved with indoor basketball, I contacted the Storm about being their official mascot. There were other natural phenomena that tried out for the position, but for me, it was a breeze. Lightning was just a flash in the pan and couldn't go anywhere without his brother Thunder, who was really loud and obnoxious. Avalanche just kept falling down and Sleet was far too cold.

Now that I have this great job, I want to stay in Seattle and have fun with the fans while cheering the Storm to victory. So if you see me on the floor, in the aisles or on the streets, be sure to wave and yell "Go Storm."

E-mail Doppler at doppler@sonics-storm.com

Q & A With Doppler
Favorite TV Channel?
The Weather Channel's definitely at the top of my list.

Favorite Desserts?
Blizzards and Frostys

Favorite Movie?
"Rain Man", "Singing in the Rain" and "Gone With the Wind"

Favorite Broadcaster?
Hannah Storm

Favorite Musician?
LL Cool J

If you weren't a mascot, you would be?
Meteorologist

Favorite Cartoon Character?
It's a toss-up between Willard Scott and Al Roker