[devolve]

I recall some bad tornadoes and hurricanes in South Florida.


You don't ignore raw power.


I cannot comprehend people that claim ignorance.


I have seen small concrete block homes that were only a slab with a kitchen table set for coffee after a twister.


Gators swept out Hillsboro Inlet into the Atlantic, sharks coming in near shore to chase fish, gators in our flooded pastures, coconut trees sailing thru the air like matchsticks.


Back a while the lake flooded and killed many Floridians.


Get out of targeted and close areas now - just go.


If you are in any area subject to any hurricne effects get into a large stout concrete building with well built roof trusses and tie-downs.


Homes in Florida are not built the way we once built them.


Run good safe water and store plenty up; have plenty of canned food that does not require cooking or preparation.


Make sure your vehicles gas tanks are full and park them in safe areas.


I've seen water rise fast in South Florida; don't get brave a try to play Jungle Cruise in your car or PU.


Make sure your neighbors are OK.


Be sure your cellphones, portable radios, and portable TVs have extra batteries.



Don't do stupid things and you will get thru this fine.




Not that I know anything about this stuff!



What is a "Hurricane Party" anyway?

[Luis Gonzalez]

"What is a "Hurricane Party" anyway?"

One where you drink so many of these, that you don't seem to notice the fact that your roof is missing, and you're getting soaking wet from the torrential rain...while standing in your living room.

Scale ingredients to servings

1 1/2 oz Myer's Dark Rum
1 1/2 oz Bacardi Light Rum
2 oz Orange Juice
2 oz Pineapple Juice
1 1/2 tsp Grenadine
1 oz Bacardi 151 Proof Rum
2 Cherries
1 Pineapple chunk
1 tsp Sugar

Pour dark rum, light rum, juices, and grenadine over ice into a pilsner/parfait glass. Add a half spoon of sugar, stir slightly, and top with high octane 151 rum and cherries/pineapple. Add an optional sugar cube, ignite and drink with a straw.