August 19, 2008: Hey, look! A Hurricane!
When we moved to Jacksonville last year, I promised Aimee that storms NEVER directly hit here. Sure, we had two roll over in 2004 and knock out power for a couple of days, but we've only been directly hit once by Dora in 1964.
Current projections for Fay indicate that it will pass over the center of Florida, swing out over the Atlantic to wash the central Florida mung from its mouth, and then dash itself against us here somewhere northish of St. Augustine.
I've lived in Florida a significant portion of my life and endured four hurricanes. Most just flooded the streets and knocked out power, and I'm sure this one will do the same--if it even hits.
Good old Riverside, shaded by historic and rotten trees, is usually among the first to go dark when some ancient limb tears through the gossamer power lines. We'll see what happens this time.
We're well-stocked with water, IBC root beer, and books in any case.
I'll keep you posted!
Comments
You promised! PROMISED! *flees in tears*
Posted by: Aimee | August 19, 2008 9:33 PM
Oh no! What if one of those gigantic branches from that oak falls? Brother, I would sleep under your bed tonight if I were you.
Posted by: Tom | August 20, 2008 1:18 PM
Technically, it is only a tropical storm at the moment, so your promise may still remain unbroken. Shiny!
Posted by: William | August 20, 2008 7:24 PM
Bah. I'm from central florida, we don't even cancel our picnics unless it's at least a cat 3.
Although kite-surfing is not recommended.
Posted by: Richard | August 21, 2008 6:45 AM