Having been through so many of these "Storms of the Century" that never materialized, I have to admit that I'm slacking on any kind of preparations right now. In fact, like many other readers, my biggest concern is that I might miss one of the precious late summer-fall weekend rides that I look forward to every year around this time.

I'll probably charge up my Nite Rider bike light, which is the best damned flashlight I've ever owned. And perhaps I'll fill some water bottles...but that's about all.