Not being stupid, I bought a rainsuit -- it was too small, so I sent it back and found a xxx large variant that got here and it is too small again.

Now I got a xxxx large coming on a rush shipment but I really have to wonder about the sizing of these things as most are actually made in the orient where the people are a lot smaller physically.

Biggest complaint about rainsuits on Amazon is they don't fit and the seams bust open on the first use.  

Wabbit and the Fraulein Lady Butcher's fist are both normal sized, but are both being held out one arm's length closer to the camera --- making up a kinda neat "large rabbit" illusion.

We got forecast fluctuation still going on every 3 hours now (forecast refreshes more often the closer in you get)

Wear your rain suit or put 'em on a trailer and haul them, you are still likely to get splashed at least once on the way in on Sunday no matter what you do.

And how do you think she got that bunny skinned leaving the ears skinned neat but not damaged any ???   Steam jet blast, mebbe -- that wet low temp steam peeled the skin right off and also melted all the subcutaneous fat right off poor old Mr. Bunny ?

Bet he squealed a bit during the skinning process, huh .....  then she rubbed his raw meat with some seasoning salts, pepper and garlic powder and hung him up twitching and squealing in the smoke house for a day or so so he could season some more.

I wouldn't let it rain any on Sunday,  Mr. Bunny --- you won't like it if it rains ......

Don't know if I'd have the heart to cook it !  

Think I'll check the national weather forecast

Bags are packed, I'm ready to go.
Got my rain suit, I'm ready to go.
 
Leaving on a fast bike, don't know when I'll be back again.
Leaving on a fast bike, don't know when I'll be back again.

Waterproof packing is all done.
Waterproofing everything is a whole lotta fun .....

(refrain)

Zip lock baggie covers up the phone
if it dies, I'll make a great big moan ....

(refrain)

Tanks are full, I don't have to stop
Just ride my bike until my kidneys drop .....

Leaving on a fast bike, don't know when I'll be back again.
Leaving on a fast bike, don't know when I'll be back again.

Severe Weather Alerts - Robbinsville, NC

http://www.accuweather.com/en/us/southeast-region/weather-radar?play=1

http://www.accuweather.com/en/us/robbinsville-nc/28771/weather-radar/334849    

Play a couple of these tracking videos, it is instructional to say the least.  The rain band is moving such a way that a whole line up of the big angry red thunderstorms is going flow right over Robbinsville.   The sliding front type weather pattern seems relatively stuck at the moment, so Sunday and Monday are indeed likely going to be washed out.

Areal Flood Watch
Areal Flood Watch in effect until Monday, 8:00 PM EDT. Source: U.S. National Weather Service

Avery-Alexander-Iredell-Davie-Madison-Yancey-Mitchell-Swain-
Haywood-Buncombe-Catawba-Rowan-Graham-Northern Jackson-Macon-
Southern Jackson-Transylvania-Henderson-Cleveland-Lincoln-Gaston-
Mecklenburg-Cabarrus-Caldwell Mountains-Greater Caldwell-
Burke Mountains-Greater Burke-McDowell Mountains-Eastern McDowell-
Rutherford Mountains-Greater Rutherford-Polk Mountains-
Eastern Polk-
Including the cities of Ingalls, Banner Elk, Newland, Bethlehem,
Ellendale, Millersville, Taylorsville, Hiddenite, Stony Point,
Statesville, Mooresville, Farmington, Fork Church, Mocksville,
Advance, Faust, Mars Hill, Marshall, Walnut, Allenstand,
Hot Springs, Luck, Swiss, Burnsville, Celo, Micaville,
Ramseytown, Busick, Mount Mitchell State Park, Spruce Pine,
Poplar, Newfound Gap, Alarka, Almond, Bryson City, Luada,
Smokemont, Wesser, Waynesville, Waterville, Canton, Cruso,
Cove Creek, Lake Junaluska, Asheville, Hickory, Newton,
St. Stephens, Salisbury, Robbinsville, Stecoah, Cullowhee,
Tuckasegee, Sylva, Franklin, Rainbow Springs, Kyle,
Nantahala Lake, Highlands, Wolf Mountain, Cashiers, Brevard,
Cedar Mountain, Little River, Hendersonville, Fletcher, Dana,
East Flat Rock, Tuxedo, Etowah, Shelby, Kings Mountain,
Lincolnton, Crouse, Gastonia, Charlotte, Huntersville, Matthews,
Concord, Kannapolis, Patterson, Kings Creek, Lenoir, Sawmills,
Granite Falls, Jonas Ridge, Morganton, Pleasant Grove, Valdese,
Ashford, Sugar Hill, Woodlawn, Old Fort, Marion, Nebo,
Dysartsville, Fero, Glenwood, Lake Lure, Forest City,
Rutherfordton, Spindale, Saluda, Tryon, Columbus, Lake Adger,
and Mill Spring
408 AM EDT Sun Apr 23 2017

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING...

The Flood Watch continues for

* portions of piedmont North Carolina and western North
Carolina, including the following areas, in piedmont North
Carolina, Alexander, Cabarrus, Catawba, Cleveland, Davie,
Gaston, Iredell, Lincoln, Mecklenburg, and Rowan. In western
North Carolina, Avery, Buncombe, Burke Mountains, Caldwell
Mountains, Eastern McDowell, Eastern Polk, Graham, Greater
Burke, Greater Caldwell, Greater Rutherford, Haywood,
Henderson, Macon, Madison, McDowell Mountains, Mitchell,
Northern Jackson, Polk Mountains, Rutherford Mountains,
Southern Jackson, Swain, Transylvania, and Yancey.

* through Monday evening

* Several periods of showers and thunderstorms are expected across
the area today through at least Monday morning. Total rainfall
amounts of 2 to 4 inches are expected by the time the heavy rain
potential ends on Monday. Locally higher amounts will be
possible with smaller scale bands of showers and storms that may
develop across the area, especially tonight and early Monday.


* The long duration and widespread nature of the heavy rain threat
is expected to result in significant rises and potential
flooding on area streams, while minor flooding will also be
possible along some main stem rivers. Additionally, heavier
short term rainfall rates associated with bands of heavy rain
showers and thunderstorms could result in localized flash
flooding along small streams and in urban areas.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on
current forecasts.

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible
Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be
prepared to take action should flooding develop.

Bummer......In the 5 years I have been a member this is the first trip that I believe has been cancelled.  We have been wet before - but never a rain out the whole time.

Maybe April is just too early in the year to be able to get reliable weather.  For 12 years I was the chairman of the Music Committee for the Cincinnati Appalachian Festival which is an outdoor event on Mothers Day weekend (2nd full weekend in May).  The weather conditions varied greatly from one year to the next.  We could have heavy rains and 40 degree weather 2 years in a row - and the next year could be sunny and 80 degrees.  Several years it rained so hard the river was up and we had to move to higher ground.  However - we got cold and wet more than we stayed warm and dry.....it is just too early in the year to be reliably warm/dry on that weekend.

Agree , April is too early to have a planed ride .    April might be good for  a spur-of-the-moment ride -- even a two day ride -- but far too UNPREDICATABLE for planning ahead.  

OldFeller ,  I'll try to call ya again latter in the day