Hhhmm. Gassed up the car, dog food, beer, water,plenty of provisions plenty of scotch and rum. Brought in anything that can blow away. Played sandhill this morning. Time to get gassed.

Well it looks like we are going to dodge the bullet. I have enough rice and beans for 20 neighbors for one day or me for 20 days. I'll let you know at the end of the month how much I still like rice and beans.

Case of Spam, large box of Sailor Boy Pilot Bread, filled tub (tried filling shower with limited success :oops:) and jugs of water.

I should be good for a week.




:D

At home I lowered my newly installed (yes, I went through ARC) 20' flagpole, took off the flag, put patio furniture in garage, locked grilled down to patio, made sure the generator started and filled everything up with fuel; at work we took the flags off the greens, secured all outside furniture, moved all merchandise away from the doors and taped the center and bottoms of our double entry doors and placed towels along the bottom to keep any wind driven rain from entering.

When I was kid in the early 50's living in S. Florida I can always remember a picture in the newspaper showing a neighborhood hurricane party with about a dozen or so neighbors having a good time and getting really drunk..........The next morning I think only 2 survived. They cautioned the danger of drinking during a time when judgement being impaired could hinder your decisions in dangerous situations.
I know it's hard to hold back and not have another one but your life may depend on it if your roof blows off.

Bought beer

Is the Historic District more vulnerable than elsewhere?

Wise thinking. You can always party after the storm.

Is anyone boarding up windows?
 

Is anyone boarding up windows?

My friends are in manufactured homes. That construction is less well suited to bear up than concrete. There are carports not so sturdy, and cars are vulnerable to debris. In some neighborhoods there is much yard art. Some areas have large trees.

aj: that's three point you know:D

1 Booze
2 Propane
3 Gas for car
4 Water
5 Flashlights
6 Batteries
7 Cash

I'm cooking frozen shrimp and mussels. I was saving for a rainy day anyway.