[tx_eggman]

I think you're all talking about the same thing:

As Rita's projected track begins to extend less westerly and more northwesterly, her projected landfall moves easterly.

The storm is moving generally westerly, but her target is drifting generally easterly.

But to acknowledge that Double Tap would have to take a deep breath and step away from his little pissing contest ... judging from his input thus far, I don't think that's going to happen.

[bwteim]

For those wanting to step away, they can always read this and then come back:

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20050921/ap_on_re_la_am_ca/peru_gambia_plane
Jet Fakes Emergency for Gambia Soccer Game

[jeffers]

Please don't ping me with this kind of thing.

Just too much going on, ok?

Before I exit, keep in mind that as I type this, Dean and the rest of the DNC strategists are plotting their next attack.

Likely targets include the national Weather Service for an inaccurate early call, the NHC, the WSR-88D (Nexrad radar) program, and the Texas contraflow system.

Have your replies ready and shut 'em down early.

Be back around dinner time.