Tell you what. I promise not to panic yet about Hurricane Ike if you'll be sure to tell me when it's okay for me to start. The good news is that we've already evacuated, as we're visiting family this weekend. The bad news is that it makes me feel even more helpless than watching a massive storm head in one's direction normally would. Here's hoping the UKMET has this one better pegged than the GFDL, for Houston's sake anyway. More importantly, here's hoping it fizzles and everyone stays dry and safe.