thanks for the great links, blackcatter...I see the main rotation is right over you as I type. I hope to see updates on how you and others are doing, as soon as it works, though I know power problems may limit that. (The page on Orland and its history is wonderful!)

I also see that *I* may get some serious rain from the dying system in a few days....sort of a reminder.

(and right now, it 'looks' like Ivan will go further south, but they are suggesting people NOT take down plywood for a few days, just in case...*sigh*)