This candle is for all those affected by Ida.
Posts Tagged ‘Hurricanes’
We’re Thinking Of You
August 30, 2021I Think She Was Making A Joke, But It Was Greek To Me
October 26, 2020This needs to stop before this gets even an iota worse!
– L’s Mother upon hearing of the formation of Tropical Storm Zeta
I’m Going To Keep It Simple Today
September 16, 2020This candle is for the Gulf Coast in the hopes that Sally leaves them alone A.S.A.P.
Sounds Like An “Active” Season To Me
September 14, 2020Admittedly, the phrase “active storm season” (as in “they are predicting an active storm season”) gives a somewhat nebulous picture.
“There are currently five named storms in the Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico at this moment,” clears that right up though, now doesn’t it?
All Clear
August 3, 2020As predicted, the storm here was very mild, and all is well. The worst damage that occurred was to my toe when I misjudged the placement of something I’d moved inside, and even that should be cleared up in another few days.
Because We Do
July 31, 2020I’m busy today doing the by-the-numbers prep for the incoming hurricane. Confidence is high that we’re just going to get a little wind and rain, but I never get tired of saying we take every tropical system seriously in this house.
We’re Fine, By The Way
September 3, 2019I should have mentioned this yesterday, but I got so wrapped up in “Is this storm going to move, or what?” that it slipped my mind. So, yes, we’re fine, we have always been fine, and I firmly believe that we were always going to be fine.
But I will admit that watching this storm has been like watching a turtle with a bomb strapped to its shell trying to make up its mind if it was going to walk your way or not.
The Real Definition Of “Hurricane Watch” Around Here
September 2, 2019When you find yourself tracking time either by how long it’s been since the last National Hurricane Center update, or by how long it is until the next one.
My Reaction In The Wake Of Hurricane Michael
October 11, 2018Damn.
Just . . . damn.
Good Luck!
October 10, 2018MUCH delayed, but this candle is for all those in the path of Hurricane Michael.