How often have I said “Too soon old, too late smart”?? Before 2:30, I inquired of RV-savvy guys “Should I bring in my awning??” (Personally, I thought the awning should not be left to suffer during a tropical storm.) The answer was “yes,” so I had to confess that I don’t think I can do the task by myself. Volunteers were recruited to help me. Too late!!! It started raining HARD. See the force in the pictures of rain on the storage building roof. ~~ We’ll need to wait until it stops raining (if it stops raining). ~~ Dumb Lorraine!! Why didn’t I think of this earlier in the day??

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In light rain (“the leading edge of the storm”), I did a few other out-door projects. I’m wet as I write this (at four o’clock) but it feels so cool and comfortable.

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The awning is still out. I was told “Don’t worry; it will be OK.” Less than one-half inch of rain from “the leading edge….” 

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Update, postscript, Tuesday, June 16, 2015, 8:10 AM: Gratefully, the awning is “in.” I attempted, unsuccessfully, to put it in last night. I had a sleepless night!! Aggressively, I approached volunteers early this morning for help. Two men struggled… and “twisted” the awning to a closed position (but not snug enough to latch). Now I have “peace of mind.” (I don’t have dollars for major repair if the awning was ripped off and damaged the side of the trailer!!)

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