Striking change in the weather. But not enough real precipitation to ease the drought or cancel the fire ban.

More rough conditions at the marina making life uncomfortable for an older couple in a motion sensitive, patched together aluminum cruiser. We seasoned dock hands tried to help with additional lines and adjusted positioning.

Dinner at Pinebox, with Murray and Elaine in attendance. Just your everyday sartu di riso as the main course. Translated from the Italian it comes out as "stuffed rice cake."