OK...
Yes, I was sort of worried, but now I'm REALLY nervous.
Yesterday was pretty calm. Art and I started the day with our usual Wednesday mall walk. We then decided to walk around the house to put away loose objects that could fly about in high winds.
We turned in our recyclables to clear up our patio and then I accompanied Art on his Meals on Wheels route. He was told to inform all his clients that there might not be a meal on Friday because of the approaching Hurricane Lane.
OK... That was unnerving. Art got a message from our tai chi instructors that class was cancelled for Thursday. An email then came up that Zumba was cancelled for Friday. Schools were being cancelled for Thursday and Friday.
We went to the commissary to pick up more supplies for hurricane readiness.
I'd read that a cellphone charging bank would be a good thing to have so we bought one. It was a panic buy so we didn't get a good price and don't even know if it's a good product but we took a chance.
There was a fellow at the Navy Exchange in army fatigues who seemed to know quite a bit and he encouraged us to buy it. Quite a few people were also buying it.
We saw in weather news that peanut butter and bread was a good idea because you don't have to cook it.
When we got to the commissary, this is what we saw. No peanut butter and NO water either.
What a shock!
I've never seen it like this.
And the lines were horrendous!
I don't often buy peanut butter but now I really wanted a bottle of it.
I know. I know. I could check out other grocery stores, but I was still disappointed.
That's when I spotted a small abandoned hand basket of food items. The shopper must have decided the line was just too long.
And what do you suppose I saw in it?
Yup!
The last bottle of peanut butter.
"But I don't like crunchy peanut butter," complained Art.
"More for me," I said.
Oh... and I also bought three cans of spam. I did leave eight cans for somebody else who might want it.
I'm seeing a few neighbors boarding up their windows with plywood.
Yup... I'm really nervous now..
I just got a message from our home owners' insurance company saying they were worried about us. Sheesh! I've never gotten a message like that before!
Now I'm scared.
UPDATE (Thursday 8:15 AM): It's starting to rain.
Yes, I was sort of worried, but now I'm REALLY nervous.
Yesterday was pretty calm. Art and I started the day with our usual Wednesday mall walk. We then decided to walk around the house to put away loose objects that could fly about in high winds.
We turned in our recyclables to clear up our patio and then I accompanied Art on his Meals on Wheels route. He was told to inform all his clients that there might not be a meal on Friday because of the approaching Hurricane Lane.
OK... That was unnerving. Art got a message from our tai chi instructors that class was cancelled for Thursday. An email then came up that Zumba was cancelled for Friday. Schools were being cancelled for Thursday and Friday.
I'd read that a cellphone charging bank would be a good thing to have so we bought one. It was a panic buy so we didn't get a good price and don't even know if it's a good product but we took a chance.
There was a fellow at the Navy Exchange in army fatigues who seemed to know quite a bit and he encouraged us to buy it. Quite a few people were also buying it.
We saw in weather news that peanut butter and bread was a good idea because you don't have to cook it.
When we got to the commissary, this is what we saw. No peanut butter and NO water either.
What a shock!
I've never seen it like this.
And the lines were horrendous!
I don't often buy peanut butter but now I really wanted a bottle of it.
I know. I know. I could check out other grocery stores, but I was still disappointed.
That's when I spotted a small abandoned hand basket of food items. The shopper must have decided the line was just too long.
And what do you suppose I saw in it?
Yup!
The last bottle of peanut butter.
"But I don't like crunchy peanut butter," complained Art.
"More for me," I said.
Oh... and I also bought three cans of spam. I did leave eight cans for somebody else who might want it.
I'm seeing a few neighbors boarding up their windows with plywood.
Yup... I'm really nervous now..
I just got a message from our home owners' insurance company saying they were worried about us. Sheesh! I've never gotten a message like that before!
Now I'm scared.
UPDATE (Thursday 8:15 AM): It's starting to rain.
I am watching the weather and hoping all stay safe. Think of you!!
ReplyDeleteNot a good sign when your homeowners insurance people call. Bless your hearts.
ReplyDeleteI hope you and Art and your mom stay safe. I have put you all on my prayer list!
ReplyDeleteOh, gosh. I hope you fare well. Our kids are in Narita, headed to Seoul tomorrow. They are in the same situation. There are TWO typhoons in that area. One headed to Korea, the other to Japan! Kinda scary. Let us know how you do!
ReplyDeletethose we prepare should not fear...hoping and praying for the best...
ReplyDeleteThanks for keeping us updated. Been following the news and thinking of you, dear Kay. Israel radio just said your hurricane was downgraded to a category 4 storm, if that's any consolation. I have no idea what that means and it sounds scary enough.
ReplyDeleteHere we (I) hoard food and supplies in the bomb shelter in case of war or earthquake.
Good luck to you and your house and all of Hawaii!
Here's to hoping the storm turns at the last minute and all you'll need that peanut butter for is making cookies.
ReplyDeleteI hope you and all stay safe. I'm watching and hoping it turns or slows out before it gets there.
ReplyDeleteYou are in our thoughts. I too hope iit is slowing down.
ReplyDeleteStay safe.
ReplyDeleteWe all have our eye on you and are hoping the storm take a sharp turn away from you and just annoys the fishes. The storm is scary enough, the days with out power are brutal. Hope you are spared both. Hope you keep power and can let us know. Stay safe.
ReplyDeleteStay safe out there.
ReplyDeleteKeep calm! Be brave! You are prepared as much as you can be. Be safe.
ReplyDeleteKeep safe Kay, that's very scary!! I hope your area is spared from the storm, I hope it stays out on the water!
ReplyDeleteFingers crossed that it will not be too awfully bad. Rain, wind, minor flooding, that would be the best case scenario. Sending you lots of hugs and hopes for a good outcome. :-)
ReplyDeleteI am hoping the hurricane makes a sharp left turn, which is a possibility due to our natural wind shear. Then, I welcome rain and weakening winds, and damage that is at a minimum.
ReplyDeleteGood tip about peanut butter and bread! Stay safe and dry, my friend.
My son in Maryland said bread can go bad out in the humidity. He suggested I get crackers. He also jokingly suggested Pop Tarts. Hmmm... Well, Art went out and bought some boxes of Pop Tarts. If we don't use it, we can donate it to the Food Bank.
DeleteKay, I am praying for you and others on the island. Scary business. I love the way you were provided with peanut butter. It made me sad to think of those receiving meals on wheels not getting a meal because I wondered how prepared they are to ride out the storm. My mother is still living on her own at 102. She gets meals on wheels, and I thought how scary this would be for her. There is no family around her, and I am sure that is the same for many there too.
ReplyDeleteI guess it’s there now. Hope you are riding it out
ReplyDeleteYou got that crunchy peanut butter, you will be fine! :-)
ReplyDeleteYou are so funny even when you are nervous and worried. Praying for all in the path of this hurricane. I know the rain sounds like you will get a lot, so take precautions. Take care. xx
All I can do is think of you, and I've done plenty of that. Best wishes.
ReplyDeleteAnd now, on our northeast Ohio news tonight, was the story of a man who wants to be the first blind man to row across the Pacific (he has a sighted companion along). He is rowing toward Hawaii right now and it's getting rather rough. I was completely aghast. But I am not, basically, any sort of risk taker.
ReplyDeletePraying for you and the family, Kay. Sending blessing for safety your way. Also praying for others in the path of this hurricane. Stay safe dear friend.
ReplyDeleteIt's Friday now, and I have been following the path of the hurricane. Glad you got the peanut butter. :) Let us know how you are when you can. Hugs.
ReplyDeleteJust getting caught up and found this post. It's hard to know what is prudent and what is overreacting in a situation like this. But I do keep peanut butter in our emergency supply tub. You can always eat it with a spoon, no bread. :-)
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