The benefit to being a Florida native is the "let's play the guessing game" with hurricanes. Looking at the 3 and 5 day cones and knowing how disorganized the system is, it could very well make landfall then bounce off the coast and head back into the Gulf to take a whack at Texas.
Or it could just keep going on that vague northward track, which means we get lots rain and wind. I'm not too worried, all in all-- we have non-perishables and water and full gas tanks. Plus, Jax hasn't been directly hit by a hurricane since 1961 unless you count the clipping by Frances a few years back.
Very true. The 'newbies' are all in a panic here. I just find it amusing that the storm tracks are so scattered. I also love the storm cone that just covers all of Florida but the panhandle. I don't want the day off now because I'd rather have the week off in November.
Except for the "No Name Storm" in '93, Citrus County hasn't been hit since Helena in '85. Oh yeah, I forgot about Frances in '04. That was just a really soaking storm, it could have been much worse. This county couldn't handle a direct hit. Most of the stuff west of 19 would be underwater.
Well, I just got word from the School Board. We are having school tomorrow; however, all schools will be dismissed 2 hours early. Hmmm, I'm supposed to go to a meeting about National Board Certification tomorrow, wonder what will happen to that?
I'm glad she felt she could safely turn to you.
Me too. She is such a great kid. Hub has known the family for at least 25 years. He held this girl as a baby. I talked to him and he said her fears are grounded. I just want to protect her.