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... did the r$#n perpetually forecast since Saturday ever actually arrive?

In fact Claudio, it gives me great pleasure to say that it did not! Jeez, it kinda felt odd and unusual saying that, but I hope to get used to it!

If the sun/wind has held, field should be markedly improved from what we had on the weekend.

It should be yes - I haven't had time to check it out to be sure though (it's the first week of the spring semester so things have been busy).
I'd recommend an early start if I were you, since the wind has been coming up in strength mid-morning lately.