Weather? Is That... Weather?

Although a certain portion of the SF population might disagree, being awakened by the unexpected flash of lightning and crash of thunder this morning was a welcome surprise for those of us who've spent the last few years in weather-free Southern California.

At the same time, it reminds us that sometimes -- no really -- plans can be changed by a shift in the weather. There were several outdoor events scheduled for the day, including the 14th Annual Ghirardelli Chocolate Festival, Shakespeare in the Park (two things I was going to do), and something called the Power to the Peaceful Festival (which I wouldn't touch with a 10-foot pole). Alas, now that everything is cold and wet, I imagine that I'm not the only one who'll be skipping these events in favor of the warm and dry.

It's probably not enough rain to keep the Giants from taking their "we're in this thing... no wait, we WERE in this thing" trouncing by the unmentionable team from SoCal tonight at AT&T Park (broadcast for our home disappointment); but on the other hand, those poncy so-and-sos (I need to work on my smack talk) just might melt in the non-surf wetness, giving the Giants their one obligatory win of the three-game stand.

Yay!