While I am strongly mindful of all in harm's way, especially sister Annie, 50 miles east of Ocean City, MD in a lovely house surrounded by trees, I'm also disappointed in the 40% chance of rain for my locale. Temps have dropped in the past couple of hours, skies have clouded, and the wind is rising just a bit, but I am about 40 miles west of guaranteed harm or benefit from Irene.

I'm sure tonight and tomorrow will be exciting in Wilmington, Jack, and hope it does not cross the threshold into perilous as Irene moves through.