Gardnergal - yes even though we live 10 miles from the coast, our rainfall so far this year is .88". The whole of last year our rainfall was 3.49". Our normal rainfall is around 12" a year. Our lakes are really low - 50 to 60% full, so it is looking bad for this year if we don't get some significant rainfall.
Looks like everyone is making great progress on their projects. I have almost caught up on my 50 Fab Stars blocks. I've got three rows sewn on my Celtic Solstice Quilt, and picked out the fabrics for my last MB.