So, now it's GUSTAV!

[ablethevoice]

Damn! The ground isn't even dry from the outlying rain bands Fay dumped on us over the last couple of days, and we already have another beast looming out there. So far, the general consensus is that Gustav will tend to a southern path through the GOM, but some of the computer models (2 out of 5 so far) show a sharp steering to the north which could aim it right at us here in the FL panhandle. Yeah, I know. It's too early to start sweating, but still I get leery of Caribbean storms because they can get pretty squirrelly.

And, on the lighter side (if a possible strike by a cat 3 or stronger hurricane can even be said to have a "lighter" side), I found this:

Top Ten Reasons Hurricane Season is Like Christmas

10. Decorating the house (boarding up windows).
9. Dragging out boxes that haven't been used since last season (camping gear, flashlights).
8. Last minute shopping in crowded stores.
7. Regular TV shows pre-empted for "specials".
6. Family coming to stay with you.
5. Family and friends from out-of-state calling.
4. Buying food you don't normally buy ... and in large quantities.
3. Days off from work.
2. Candles.

And the number one reason Hurricane Season is like Christmas

1. At some point you know you're going to have a tree in your house!

 

[tentoze]

I don't wish it on anyone anywhere, but, good grief, I do NOT need any more rain here right now.
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[ablethevoice]

Same here, toze. We didn't get near the rainfall you guys got further south, but we got our share and that's a fact.

 

[mulester7]

.....more rain???....people in Georgia and Alabama are STILL swimming to the outhouse.....

 

[KingBubba]

AAAAAAAAhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!

That's me running screaming into the night.

 

[Tedrick]

Good gawd, this is starting to look like a repeat of 2004...or 2005 (watch out New Orleans ).

 

[mulester7]

Good gawd, this is starting to look like a repeat of 2004...or 2005 (watch out New Orleans ).

.....hmmm, it appears Gustav could go Major.....