Here's a satellite shot of Wilma,which crossed the Florida peninsula
on Monday, October 24, 2005.
Hurricane season officially begins today, June 1. The local newspapers, TV and radio are abuzz with commentary on preparedness, and it appears that those of us who lived through Wilma last October are taking the advice to heart. 50 "C" batteries to run my little black and white TV, eight 5-gallon cans full of gasoline for the generator and five cases of bottled water are all stashed in the garage. Florida's legislature created a tax free period to save us a few pennies in the process of purchasing these and a host of other hurricane-related items, to encourage us to prepare. Media reports are that it's working! Why, you can buy a generator at Publix now!
I'm ready! So, c'mon Mother Nature! Let the games begin!
