Thanks mako. Those are sound suggestions. Fortunately a tropical depression has formed off the coast of Florida and may become a hurricane as it travels north. Perhaps I will be lucky and we will get nailed on Friday.
Barring that I might just have to spend my time hanging with the niece and nephew as I avoid my mum. I bet your girls will look like princesses. How exciting for them.
I am sorry to hear your mum is drinking again. Good luck with the car ride