Tropical storm

Well, hello all you happy people! I have just been told that hurricane 'Ike' has just increased to a Category 4 and is headed my way... Brhrhrhrhrhrh! After the disappointment and unnecessary evacuation for 'Gustav' I really can't seem to warm up to the idea of...

So, in light of Gustav's uncertain path, my college has issued a mandatory evacuation order. Even though the storm is currently leaning to the west. Even though my family in the Caribbean says it's mostly rain. (Yeah, yeah, I know, the storm could pick up strength over the Gulf's warm waters, yadda,... Read More »

So, we packed the kids up and drove down to Key West on Saturday.  After calling Sunday morning to the front desk to see what time they stop serving breakfast, we come to find, the hotel is shutting down.  It's Tropical Storm Fay at our doorstep.  Should we stay or should we... Read More »