here we go again! i will be off grid for most of today....driving rain, flood warnings on roadways & 60 percent thunderstorms from here to s.a. and for a week thanks to hurricane alex! remember this is an adventure not a vacation. bless scotts heart- he slept for maybe an hour & has been up blow drying our boots & raingear..ironed our jeans dry etc!!!! my alarm went off @ 3:30 god's country time (that is seattle time)...got my damp clothes on & ready to go. only 270 miles to go...pat is home awaiting our landing! check out the weather for this area & think about us...storms & holiday weekend traffic! love & kisses!!!