Warm yet not fiery

The Triangle is getting blasted by the late-fall equivalent of a tropical storm. After the smoking-socks incident last week I was relieved to arrive home from my afternoon commute and find that my supposedly waterproof shoe covers had indeed kept my feet dry. Today was the first of four times I have used the covers when they have come close to being waterproof as advertised — but only because I made an effort to coordinate the functions of all my gear. I am always careful to make sure the covers' velcro enclosures are completely secure and that my rain pants go over the covers. This afternoon I carefully and tightly applied my reflective ankle straps in an attempt to keep my pants legs from coming off of the covers. End result: the top of one footie was mildly damp. However, my shoes and feet were dry and comfortable. I accept my progress in small doses.