September 26th, 2022

That's a photo of last night's sunset by the way.  We have observed since living here that the night(s) before a big storm, the sunsets are especially beautiful!   Last night proved, once again, that our assumption is, in fact, true.  The air was cool, the breeze was refreshing and the water was just as calm as could be. In fact, it was so calm that we saw not one but two manatees!   (they usually spend their time under water so the most you will ever see is there cute little snooties as they come up for air.)

I only mention this because of the coming storm.  In case you hadn't heard, there is a storm heading our way.  Right now it's south of us prepared to wreak havoc on Cuba.  When it's finished, it will come into the gulf.  Where in the gulf remains to be seen.  It's all a guessing game right now.  I mean, right now the map below is what the meteorologists are predicting but even they are saying, "we don't know anything for sure yet" .  This is the current map of what they anticipate with  Tropical Storm/Hurricane Ian:

At  the moment it seems that where we live is not going to be a direct hit which is a relief for us, but at the same time, someone else is living where they storm plans to make landfall and that is very very bad.  And even if it does arrive elsewhere, there will be residual  storm effects from the outer bands here, there and, according to the map, in lots of places including Georgia and South Carolina!

That said, I think we are pretty much ready for................whatever.  We have food, water and gas for the generator.   Mostly I wanted to touch base and let you know that you don't hear from me again this week, it just means that internet is down. That's all it means.  We will be fine, I am absolutely positive about that!

If nothing else, once the storm has safely passed us by, I will try to post an all clear on facebook.  Hope all of you had a great weekend and I will post again as soon as I can!

​Hugs all 'round