We got our license, we got our permit, our shingles are approved for Florida, the impossible has become possible and we actually started nailing down some roofing today.  The heat was broken by rain twice (this isn't good when you're roofing), but it's a start.  The owners are elated that their roof is getting done--most people haven't gotten near that far, and many houses are just now being "blue-roofed," (dried in with blue tarps) courtesy of FEMA.

I've seen a pretty even number of Bush and Kerry signs staked in local yards.  Back home in Indiana, Bush is expected to sweep.   However, the race for Indiana governer will be close.