Hurricane Season Archives


Looks Like We Dodged a Bullet

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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…..

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 […]