Last week I thought I was going to deal with my first hurricane. Well Danny fizzled days before getting near southern Florida. While relieved, I admit to being a bit disappointed. Hmmm, I should not have said that. Here comes Erika. She is currently flying across the southern North Atlantic at about 20 mph. I may get my taste after all.
Erika
Since the above start of this post Erika has made progress. She is currently approaching the Dominican Republic but remains a "tropical storm". Her status has been downgraded and she may not make hurricane status at all. But that does not mean she is not going to cause issues. Her predicted path at this time is centered right over Broad Key. So I have to prepare the island for whatever she might toss around.
I have been moving things to a more protected location. Or tied things to something solid. The Big House furniture that might be subjected to wind or rain issues has been moved inside. The boathouse contents are tied down. A few more things remain to be prepared. I should also make another trip to the mainland for a last purchase of diesel fuel. So I am close to being ready to hunker down and
Evacuate? I have to evacuate? But! But!
I am now operating under orders to evacuate! No! I am ready. I want to experience whatever is coming. Call me Skink (Carl Hiaasen, Stormy Weather). But at the time of this writing I have been to told I will be getting off the island. Grrrr! Am I really going to spend my hurricane opportunity in a motel room? No!
cz 11:20 Aug. 28, 2015
Have been wondering about you if any hurricanes got you wet or damage your land. Please Be Careful down there..
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