I am still hoping for a miracle, that the hurricane will weaken or go inland and dissipate. Still have to prepare for the worst and hope for the best. No choice there. It is still not possible to tell, however at the moment, it looks as though the hurricane may head over Long Island and up into Western Massachusetts. A blessing for me.
While I am watching and waiting for Irene, my friend Paul Larsen and another group are cycling The Haute Route, a staged race of 730 km between Geneva and Nice; over some of steepest terrain.
That is a demanding ride. I hope they do well. Bill