Surf's Up!

Playing the hurricane game. Dorian is BIG and unpredictable. Round 'n round it goes, where it's headed, nobody knows.

Everything here is tied down or put away, extra non-perishable food stocks on hand, extra batteries purchased, new generator on hand, reserve fuel in storage, all vehicles are fueled, water bricks are ready for filling, plenty of skeeter spray on hand, mud boots handy, window covers are ready to go up at a moment's notice, kayaks in storage, rechargeables recharged, propane tanks are full, grill in the garage, extra first-aid supplies stocked, the cats are chillin', and the proverbial hatches are battened down. Just another entertaining hurricane season in sometimes-sunny-Florida.

Currently storm is laying off shore a bit but that could change in a matter of hours. Still, have to maintain a high level of readiness/preparedness. Hoping to get new winch installed on truck beforehand to help remove trees and debris after the storm should it decide to pay us a visit. Have chainsaw and not afraid to use it. lol

Flooding is the biggest concern here. Twenty-four inches of rain predicted if Dorian makes landfall south of us. Times like these are when living on a small lake isn't so great. Mr. No-Shoulders heads for high ground when it starts flooding. That would be us. Nothing quite as thrilling as finding a member of the Slitherin' laying on your doorstep when you open the door. At least no gators in the immediate area...that I know of anyway.

If the eye stays offshore, we will be spared being on the worst side of the storm. Prepare for the worst and hope for the best. Now. If the Internet stays up, all will be good. :-)