Slightly cooler in SF today. Yesterday we tied a record at 94 degrees. All things considered it made for a great Labor Day weekend. People had a chance to actually enjoy Ocean Beach and the Giants had a three game series against the Diamondbacks and won all three. I am sure there were many backyard barbecues and picnics galore although many state and regional parks were closed due to the high fire danger.

This morning I took a walk downtown and sat in Union Square drinking coffee before heading off on some errands in the neighborhood. Three days without wearing even the lightest of jackets is most unsual here. Saturday night I was out late (and I mean late) and did not need a jacket at 2 AM. Most unsual!

Aha...I told you so. "U.S. oil prices eased on Tuesday as the head of the OPEC cartel said markets were well-supplied with crude and traders continued to take profits from this year's 40 percent rally..." Seems like the well orchestrated plans from Bush & Co. is working. At least for the moment. On the bad news front for all concerned, U.S. deaths in Iraq have now reached the 1000 mark. And what has this accomplished other than to get rid of Saddam Hussein who had nothing to do with 9/11? Such a waste!

And now, just a Frances starts to leave, we might have Ivan to worry about.