We don't have a drought right now, Margaret. We had plenty of rain this winter. In fact, the season has been mild, I'm surprised that Mary-Anne has had 107 degree weather because I'm only an hour south and though it's gotten into the 90's maybe one or two days we've not had anything that extreme. It has been bizarre at times though.... 80 degrees then dropping really fast to the 50's as soon as the sun sets. :) But then again weather on the California coast is highly variable. I hope that whatever Mary-Anne has isn't spreading and that it abates for her fast~! >I hope it's just drought-related crisping. Margaret L >