Andy,<br><br>No wonder you're in trouble with your wife. You keep disregarding the first rule of marriage: your wife is always right; even when she's wrong. Paying obeisance to it will keep you out of trouble & make your life happier. ;-}<br><br>So let's apply the rule here. Your wife & her friend say you're overprepared. Under the rule, they are right. Behave accordingly. Next time carry only one rain garment--one for yourself, preferably one a woman would not be caught dead in. If weather or other conditions mandate protection for your tormenters, carry trash bags for them. Maybe they will see the wisdom of the approach, & behave accordingly. Or maybe the rules of fashion will prevail. <br><br>It might work. I've tried analogous approaches with my wife. Sometiimes they work (or at least help). In any case, I keep trying. I'm not going to give up on her. Similar approaches work fine with my sons. I don't have daughters, so I won't comment there.<br><br>Have fun,<br><br>;-}<br><br>John