It may be an old wives tale (in fact, it reached me via my old wife), but apparently the path of the first typhoon of the season is often followed by subsequent ones. So we have that to look forward to. I just arrived at Kumadai and was surprised to see that half of an immense Japanese elm (椋木, mukunoki) had split and fallen on three cars parked beneath. Emergency crews are arriving, but the car owners certainly won’t be driving home tonight. Hint: Not a good idea to park your car under a large tree during a typhoon, even if the spot is close to your office. Everyone, take care. - William