So, here's an open offer. If anyone is displaced by Irene, I have a coupla rooms empty, no strings attached, families, pets, doesnt matter. The distance may be great, but airplanes have a way of shortening the distance. Kids are gone, so the proverbial nest is empty, stay as long as you need.
I'm in Washington State, and to sweeten the pot, I have 2 spare bikes, a KLR and a YZ450F, so you wont thirst for a ride.
Good luck to all,
Chet