Andy, I have been in my own little world lately so haven't been keeping up with world news or weather. The flooding looks awful. However, it's a bit funny to imagine you driving up on the curb to keep your engine dry (although I KNOW it wasn't funny for you!). It's too bad the rain can't spread out more...parts of the US are way too dry!
We had a funny experience when we were in Cypress (many, many years ago). We met a nice man at a restaurant who invited us over for a drink. My H is a very social person so we thought that might be an adventure. Turned out he took us to his daughter's house.....she had a little shop selling lace tablecloths and placemats. The trick worked for we bought some of her handiwork! The other thing I recall at the time were many UN troops (WITH GUNS!). We were going to visit the Turkey side until they wanted to TAKE our passports. I'll have to dig out my photos. Traveling will be a fond memory of my marriage.
I look forward to hearing about life in Cypress in 2007. Thanks for giving us an update. Enjoy your summer!