The Day Of...

AND THEN THE RAINS CAME

Runners, walkers, shoppers and tourists took full advantage of the morning and early afternoon, as the heavy rain held off, but by 4 and 5 o'clock the rains and wind were across Washington. Jim Spellman and I went to Martin's for martinis. Great fun, especially to see a Nathans veteran, Aniko, behind the bar. We returned to my house for lunch and Weather Channel watching. 

MARTIN'S MARTINI, BRUISED, WITH OLIVES

 ANIKO BEHIND THE BAR ON A SATURDAY AFTERNOON, AS SHE USED TO BE AT NATHANS

 MARTIN'S WINDOW SEATS WERE FILLED

The forecasters say the "worst" will come between 8 p.m. and 4 a.m. For what it's worth, if you need anything, the shelves at CVS are stocked and there haven't seemed to be any lines.