Keep looking, Jean. We're looking forward to seeing some pictures of your garden when you get back, too. I'm thinking you are missing all the best of the flowers and Florida gardening by being away in the summer. Hope your gingers are still giving out lotion by the time you get back so you can try my skeeter method. Truth be told, it doesn't last long as a repellent, but I am rarely outside for more than 15min. in the summer anyway.
But the weather really does make it a challenge to do any actual garden work. I'm watching tornado warnings on the TV right now. Keep your heads down, everybody!