I was literally dumbfounded. I'd ridden quite a ways (250 miles) and suffered more than a little angst and this guy told me that with a straight face. Seriously. I did a quick calculation of my bank balance and KNEW I didn't want to pay the price for Holiday Weekend Casino rooms, so I stayed. Urrrrgh.
Those clouds are not untypical. Cold front moving in off the ocean and the first gathering of moisture clouds.
While not ideal while travelling, at least these experiences make for good stories!
What I have noticed at least, it is the "worst" parts of a trip that become the most memorable and carry the most social value, as well as amusement later. Sounds like a post topic ;)