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September 04, 2004
Hurricane rising
I have been watching with interest the approach of Hurricane Frances towards the Florida coast. Of course, from the wilds of darkest Gloucestershire, I am unlikely to be affected, but I do know people in Florida, some even read this blog! And, in a distant past of my career, having had to deliver emergency services during a stray cyclone (The Southern Hemisphere's version of a Hurricane), I am very conscious of what the population there can expect and what my colleagues in the emergency services will have to deal with.
Despite this, I have seen some humourous posting on the subject of hurricane preparation - try the links the Laughing Wolf has to several of his blogging friends for the really funny Hurricane Preparations notes. I guess if you live in an area prone to these storms you do develop a sense of humour to deal with it or you would simply pack up and leave!
I will be watching the weather reports for this area and praying for the safety of my friends, colleagues, and their loved ones during the coming days. Lord have mercy.
Posted by The Gray Monk at September 4, 2004 12:08 PM
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Thanks. As it happens, my youngest brother is going to school in St. Augustine, Florida, and it going to be near the hurricane path. They haven't evacuated, so he's probably away from the brunt of it, but it's still comforting to know that people halfway across the world are thinking about him.
Posted by: Russell Newquist at September 5, 2004 02:09 AM
Had a very enjoyable meal in St Augustine last year with my son. I hope that it escapes the worst of the hurricane, it is a lovely little town. I shall keep your brother in my prayers alongside my other friends who are further South and right in the path.
Posted by: The Gray Monk at September 5, 2004 08:29 PM