- Since I was told to plan for the worst, my pantry has been re-stocked and re-organized.
- That troublesome leaky spot on the basement wall that I have been nagging Husband about for a while now? He fixed it.
- College Boy was given orders to evacuate campus, since the university is close to the coast, so we get to enjoy his company at home for several days. It remains to be seen whether he will enjoy OUR company, especially if the internet goes out.
- On the way home, College Boy stopped to visit his sister, and they had their own version of a “Hurricane Party,” apparently. Hey, any kind of sibling bonding is a good thing.
- I read that every “hurricane kit” should contain some comfort food, so I felt justified in bringing home lots of chocolate and other treats, all in Happy Halloween packaging.
- Gainfully Employed Son in central North Carolina is riding out the storm with his Significant Other and her two cats. This experience is good for a relationship, since each one can see how the other makes emergency plans and handles stressful situations. (Bless your heart, dear Emily, for taking care of my boy.)
- Even though my baby sister’s Golden Birthday/Girls’ Weekend Away in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, is officially cancelled, I know she will always remember that the many hours I spent planning all the details and activities are a testament to how much I cherish her.
- I have learned some new science phrases, like “wind shear” and “sea level pressure” so I feel smarter.
- Power outages? No problem–I like my brandy at room temperature and by candlelight. And I got plenty of brandy.
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