...no problem on sacrifices - I'll just push the car outta the garage and go for a ride in the snow. A genuine commitment to the raingod.
As to "...a family affair" - well, o.k. Does this mean you've axed the wet t-shirt contest? - if so, there will be no appeasement to the rain god!
Yah - make it the same day as the RPSB's. Oughta really get their panties in a bunch.