and here is the ten day forecast:

Heavy Rain 50°/45°
Showers 54°/47°
T-Showers 62°/48°
Showers 69°/48°
Few Showers 72°/50°
Showers 66°/45°
Few Showers 66°/47°
Showers 61°/45°
Scattered Showers 67°/47°
Partly Cloudy 69°/49°

the good news:
we are no longer in danger of a drought or brush fires

the bad news:
a) the exterior painting on our house was supposed to begin tomorrow
b) my dog hates wet weather and so would rather suffer in silence than go outside and do his “business”
c) I am losting my mind
and last but not least d)