After all the running around yesterday, waiting in line at the gas station, and waiting in line at the store, getting all stressed out - nothing happened. I've heard exactly *one* clap of thunder, about 20 minutes ago. Our afternoon storms are worse than this. Anyway, a thought occured to me. My state is like excellent in getting us prepared. The local governments do a … [Read more...] about Looks Like We Dodged a Bullet
Hurricane Season
Just in Time for Hurricane Season
Just in time for hurricane season! A construction crew is coming to look at our place tomorrow to assess the damage and see what work needs to be done inside our place. Only 6 months after Hurricane Wilma! As well - I noticed yesterday - huge dumpsters have been put in place on one side of the complex, which gives me reason to believe that they are going to begin work … [Read more...] about Just in Time for Hurricane Season
You know you live in Florida if…
You know you live in Florida if... You have FEMA's number on your speed dialer. You have more than 300 'C' and 'D' batteries in your kitchen drawer. Your pantry contains more than 20 cans of Spaghetti O's. You are thinking of repainting your house to match the plywood covering your windows. When describing your house to a prospective buyer, you say it … [Read more...] about You know you live in Florida if…
According to CNN
President Bush says he takes responsibility for the federal government's failures in responding to Hurricane Katrina. Have to keep up with this one. I'm a bit surprised at this..... … [Read more...] about According to CNN
Hurricane Aftermath
I think Hurricane Katrina took most everyone in these parts by surprise, in that rarely does this area sustain much damage. 1 or 2 trees; that's about it. Lots more trees lost this time. Not much structural damage. I was out and about most of the day and part of tonight. Not by choice. I would say that in a 30-40 mile radius everybody lost power - except us - and even my … [Read more...] about Hurricane Aftermath