Get out the GoreTex

The Miami Herald said today that a 'very active' hurricane season is predicted for 2007. It looks like this year might be a wet one on the trail.

NEW ORLEANS -- Taking another toss at the tropical weather dart board, a group of university forecasters Tuesday predicted ''a very active'' hurricane season. They expect 17 named tropical storms that grow into nine hurricanes, in cluding five intense hurricanes with winds above 110 mph.

I'm not sure how this will play out, but I suspect that every bit as important as the rain gear will be remembering to bring along our positive attitudes.