Sunday, September 3, 2017

Preparing for Irma

It is hot and sunny here now, hard to believe we are supposed to get hit by Hurricane Irma on Wednesday, but that we are.
Cost U Less at 9:30 this morning. Was surprised by how many people were stocking up on sugary drinks - sodas and Powerade. Back in Virginia, everyone stocked up on milk, bread and eggs when a storm approached. Guess in Virginia, we prepared to hibernate and here they prepare to sweat.
I am in no danger of running out of food and we do have a generator, but I still stocked up on water and canned goods just in case (never thought I would ever shell out $6.50 for a can of Amy's Chili, but there werent that many canned goods I could think of to get).
Unless Irma blows them off the trees, there are fresh Guava Berries to pick as well.
Genip will be brought into the house on Tuesday.
The Mr. flew out yesterday, so Friday night we tried XO Bistro. The Bruschetta was decent...
my 'Linguini with Blackened Tofu and Vegetables' was also just okay. Service was great so, over all, I would rate the evening way higher than Havana Blue and Thirteen, but I still am searching for the perfect romantic restaurant on St. Thomas.
Keep the VI in your thoughts. Bye for now.

16 comments:

  1. Hoping the hurricane steers away from you! Glad you were sensible enough to get water and essentials (yes Amy's chili qualifies as an essential under dire circumstances). I'm not sure what all you can really do to prepare for such an event... sending my thoughts, crossing my fingers it misses you
    Ttrockwood

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    1. Thanks, Unknown. That Amy's Chili was pretty gross. Hard to gag down.

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  2. I have been thinking about you!! I'm glad that you are able to prepare and I'll be thinking about you this week. I hope that you are spared of the intensity that they are saying it will be. The VI will definitely be in my thoughts. Once the storm has passed and you are able to please let us know that you are ok.

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    1. Thanks, Sarah. I am 'okay' and relatively lucky compared to most on the island.

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  3. Yes, you've been on my mind today as I've watched the news! Does this mean it'll be you against Irma, as the Mister is out of town? I'll be praying for you and all of the family members! <3

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    1. Thanks, Ingrid. Being responsbile for protecting, feeding and watering all these animals has been so difficult.

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  4. Hope you, Mr. VI and all critters make it out okay. We'll all hope for the best. How scary!

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    1. Thanks, Beverlee. I am so grateful all my babies survived. They have been pretty much unphazed by it actually.

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  5. Thinking of you and hoping you are all safe. Please update when you can. xo

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    1. Thanks, Abby. The Island folk are 'VI strong' but I am not made if the same stuff.

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  6. I hope you and your animals are safe and well. So worried for you all.

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    1. Thanks, Sebastian. You were right to be worried. Guess I just assumed a hurricane would be like a really big thunderstorm. I never was the brightest bulb.

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  7. I keep checking back here hoping you and all the animals are ok, although the news says so much of your island is without any electricity. Thinking of you and hoping for the best...!
    Ttrockwood

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    1. No electricity is right. A devestating storm. I have been really 'shell shocked'.

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  8. Hope that you're safe and doing well!

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    1. Thanks, Cee. We were extremely fortunate to survive. No idea how the roof stayed on. Irma tried so hard to blow the house apart.

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