We have rain.
It's begun raining here, not hard though. More like a drizzle. No wind yet. The sky hasn't changed all too much either.
I really hate how the news make people panic.
Like panicking is gonna make it stop.
I have also, and please don't get mad, had people say they are praying for us.
While I do appreciate the sentiment that you care, praying isn't going to stop nature.
Charley is going to come no matter what you do.
You could get out there and do the happy sun for florida dance to the gods of your choosing and it ain't gonna do jack shit to stop it.
You just have to take this as it comes. Make sure you have an emergency bag packed that contains your id, papers, toothbrush, deodorant, medications if you take them, and anything else that you may need should you have to leave.
But once this hits, it's really too late to go anywhere. The safest place is in your home in the room with interior walls.
ex-roommate's room is that room and she has been prepping it should the windows in the living room blow out, we can all hang there.
We have made tons of ice in tupperware containers and we will stick some of them in the fridge when the power shuts off to save the ketchup. (heh)
Our fridge basically has water, soda, snacks and condiments right now so we won't lose too much.
Cooked all the frozen food I had last night (it was just chicken) so I won't lose much in there either.
Please don't worry too much. We are all prepared with emergency evac bags and water etc.
Hang tight florida people.
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hey kat, glad to hear your ready and sounds like you've done all you can do. remember to move as much stuff as you can off the floor. and cram plastic-wrapped towels under/along the doors. will help keep water and any panicking bugs rodents and snakes out of the house. post an all's well when you can. good luck!
Posted by: thom41 | August 13, 2004 11:33 AM
Thanks for the tip on the towels. I would have never thought of that. I will be posting as long as I can and will update when it's over as well.
You take care too. :)
Posted by: kat | August 13, 2004 11:43 AM
I'm here! Got your message, LOL. That cracked me up because I listened to it while watching MSNBC people freak the hell out about the storm. "If this were an actual emergency....." Then I watched palm trees snap in the Keys. Eek!
Posted by: Jenni | August 13, 2004 11:50 AM
Tee hee. I was just having fun while everyone else freaks out. Will call again later on. :)
Posted by: kat | August 13, 2004 11:56 AM
LOL just coming by and seeing how things are down there, at least your sense of humor is still working :)
You're a smart girl (you can have a cookie now) and taking it calm and preparing is the best way to be.
something to look forward to when all is done. e-mail me your RL addy, *G* I didn't forget, and have actually gotten around to burning the Meltallica Concert 04 for you. (don't faint! :)
LUCK and Have Fun (don't shoot the kids (if) while you're stuck in the one room together :)
Posted by: witchy | August 13, 2004 12:41 PM
We're still good.
Posted by: kat | August 13, 2004 1:47 PM