Irma

Yep, it puts the drizzle we're getting into perspective. Keep safe all you guys out there in the firing line.

Thanks folks. We have been watching this for over a week and most Floridians are well prepared. I reserved a flight out of town last week (leaving Saturday) in case I feel the need to get out. If I stay, I have friends to bunk with on high ground only a short drive away. My little house on the beach is already under mandatory evacuation orders, so I will be going somewhere. Luckily, the current forecast puts the storm running up the center of the state with only minimal hurricane force winds and little to no storm surge in my area (flooding is the largest concern for me!). I've got a couple of full propane tanks for the grill and plenty of water, beer, food and smokes so I think I will survive

Unfortunately, it now looks like Irma is going to be knocking on your door as well.  Stock up and stay safe.

And it looks like Jeff has a great big bulls eye painted on his place.

Well folks there has been a very bad change in the forecasted track. Yesterday this was supposed to be a fairly minor event, now it looks like Irma is going to go right over top of us. The are saying to expect 120 MPH plus sustained winds (with higher gusts) and a 6 to 8 foot storm surge in my area. Irma is a beast and we are right in her sights. I will be leaving in the morning for higher grounds and will likely be without power for quite sometime. I just hope I have a house to come home to once this all passes.

I'm not really the type of guy to ask for prayers, but any positive thoughts and vibes are appreciated. If you can't do that, please go outside and blow as hard as you can in my direction - maybe some wind shear will knock her down a notch.

And don't worry - my guitars are going with me!