October 23, 2005

Hunker Down

Wilma is coming. No doubt about it.

Bou, as always, is way ahead of the game. She is basically hurricane central for Florida bloggers.

In case you haven't seen it - here's her map of Florida showing where the different Fl. bloggers are located. Keep checking with her as she will keep up on the posting where everything is.

As for me - I hate this. I sit here in Northern Illinois helpless. I have family down there - my closest friends are down there. It's still HOME to me. I NEED to help.

I've already decided I'm going to do everything I can to get down there. Not right away. But by next Monday I will be in Florida with a car loaded with water and batteries, diapers, formula and anything else I can get crammed in the trunk. I need to help my family and friends dig out. I need to volunteer to do something. Not sure how my boss will take this - but I'll be having that discussion with him this week.

I have enough sense, and having been through this a few times, I know I would only be in the way right away. But if there is any way to make it happen 1) I'll find it & 2) I'll do it.

Y'all be safe down there. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Posted by Tammi at October 23, 2005 11:21 AM
Comments

We'll all be cool here, Tammi. There will be trees down, screened enclosures torn up and some roof tiles will peel off... a few people will lose their homes. But overall, this we'll be cool.

We've been through this drill so many times. The waiting is the worst part.

So just keep us in your thoughts, but knowing you care that much is enough. Seriously.

And besides, boarding up and preparing for a hurricane sure as hell beat 30 degree weather! heh heh heh

Posted by: Bou at October 23, 2005 06:34 PM

Hmmm.. destroyed roof, flooding, 100+MPH winds, or having to wear a coat...

I'll take the cold, thank you :)

Posted by: Graumagus at October 24, 2005 11:32 AM