I'm in the middle of trying to rehabilitate our lawn with consistent sprinkling on all parts (well most) and it's slowly progressing and B_B you are so spot on with the rain giving a boost. It gives a break from setting up the sprinkler as well.
I've never been more happy when it rains!

Ahh, if only victa had kept producing the thumblatch catcher series, they would be in better shape today!