Lobstah and all,

You do know the best way to fend off bad weather is often to prepare for it, right?! If I were coming down this week I would definitely pack the small collapsible umbrellas. Too bad I didn't think about that a week and a half ago - but I'm NOT complaining. It is what it is.

The good news is the nasty weather forecast with the 80 and 90 percent chances of precipitation is calling for showers and not straight out rain. There is rain falling as I write this but a half hour ago it was fine and I think that is pretty much going to be the story from now through the weekend if the local people have it right. The flowers and the gardens will be very happy at whatever precipitation they get as they are seriously in need. Vacationers? Not so much.......<img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" />