Ready for Eddy

I went shopping for hurricane/tropical storm supplies around noon today. For some reason beyond all explanation I went to a small somewhat upscale grocery store in midtown. There was a small supply of water and no flashlights, batteries are real storm supplies. I bought a small sampling of canned chicken, chili, bread, tortilla wraps, luncheon meat and canned dog food. Later I had to run to Target to get my flashlight.

I got home, finished up some work and then sat reading the internet. My brother called to ensure I had battened down the hatches. Yes, I assured him, I was ready. Then I looked outside in my front yard. My O'bama sign rippled in the breeze. I've a few flower pots and other items which clearly needed to be secured. Yet I had never thought of picking up any of it. So I did a sweep through the yard and entered via my back deck. My priceless glass hanging monkeys! I never thought of them. I would be heartbroken if anything happened to them. I put everything away, cleaned my kitchen and washed a few loads of laundry. I tried to walk the Fluffies, but after 6 blocks in the 97 degree heat they made it known they were having none of it. We turned and headed for home.

I'm now showered and in my pj's sitting and surfing the internet. I flicked the channels and found "Cold, Comfort Farm" was just starting. PERFECT! I'll sit and enjoy my clean and cool home tonight because who knows what the morning will bring. Edouard is heading directly for us. But I've plenty of water, wine and beer so even with my strange assortment of food - if all goes well I could ride this out in relative comfort.

Here's hoping...