1.   But now, even the weather gods are playing games with the Buccaneers.

2.   But what else could you expect during a week the weather gods got mixed up and turned the oft-stormy Monterey Peninsula into Palm Springs?

3.   It is a perfect day for a reunion, one of those sharp, clear autumn afternoons that the alumni fund-raising types beg from the weather gods.

4.   It seems the weather gods in this El Nino year smiled on her decision to remain home during her preparations.

5.   Pile them onto crusty toasted French bread and thank the weather gods for winter.

6.   Perry has a direct pipeline to the weather gods.

7.   Retailers in the meantime are praying to the weather gods that they keep snow sleet and cold air to a minimum lest they lose their momentum.

8.   There is no question that, if the weather gods cooperate, the Nagano Olympics will be the slickest spectacle staged yet in the history of the winter games.

9.   This year, though, the mercurial weather gods have been particularly ruthless.

10.   Stone anchors were found, as well as crockery, a wine decanter, and incense stands for offering prayers to the weather gods.