Mike,

Isn't it time for another of your harrowing posts full of crab, wine and wild guests? I'm betting that the kayak is now stitched, filleted and has a full layer of carbon inside and out.

I see that rain is on the way to Diego for this weekend. We're right in the middle of the first snow storm of the winter season. There is now 8 inches of snow on the ground here in SLC with close to two feet at Alta Ski Resort. More due in tonight and all day tomorrow.

After five years of drought we could really use the snow. Then again, last year we had a huge dump just before Christmas and then nothing but wimpy storms for the duration of the winter. One of the mildest on record.

I hope this cycle puts out the fires back home. I still haven't heard anything from my sister in Vista.

Have you migrated up to Dana Point to sit out the recovery? Tell us how you're doing.

Chris