Some quick updates for this weekend.

WEATHER The Weather Channel is calling for AM clouds and PM sun. That's a slight change from the partly cloudy that had been predicted for the last 3-4 days, but not much of one.

Temps have taken a quick drop, becoming very fall-like. This is New England, so for Saturday you should expect a high somewhere between 8 and 107. Bring a sweater, and remember that it's best to dress in layers when possible.

FOLIAGE For those of you with an interest in leaf-peeping, even if only vicariously as the day progresses, we're in the early stages of the foliage season. The Weather Channel folks even have this covered, though the map is a couple days old at this point.

Given the recent dip in temps, which will go below 40 in some places, that may accelerate colors. There will still be green, but probably more colors than there are now.

CIVILIZATION If you're staying at the King's Grant or at another location in the Danvers/Peabody area, there are some things to do, but not much. The Liberty Tree Mall and the Northshore Mall offer pretty much anything you need in terms of shopping. The area around the malls also has a number of stores, eateries, etc. Liberty Tree also has a 20 screen movie theater.

If you have a little more time you could look around Salem, which is a neat place. Or you could shoot down 128 and on to Route 1 South and explore the mystery that is Saugus. Going up 128 North, Gloucester has its nautical charm while Rockport is winding down a bit from the summer.

If you have a specific interest in doing something while you're in the area, let me know.

I think that's about it for now. We're actually pretty much done with the planning, so it's hurry up and wait for Saturday.