He knew it was going to be a rough period.
After a rough initial period, the store proved to be very successful.
Some years ago, the house went through a rough period, and the wine was not up to the mark.
There is said to be a rough period of about 100 days, but I have never been able to confirm this.
The range is from 4.0 to 5.0, and there is a rough period of around 47 days.
The range is from 6.8 to 9.1, and there is a rough period of about 198 days.
"It's gone through a rough period," he said of the region, "but earnings will probably start to show up later this year."
The company is going through a rough period, the analysts say, and the stock price reflects that.
Those who are willing to be patient and care for their trees may well bring them through the rough periods.
"The real test will come when things are going bad, but I think there's enough quality people over there to get through a rough period."