Earl and more

The emergency planning at work for hurricane Earl has kicked in and there are all sorts of arrangements for staff accomodated at a local motel overnight etc. An interesting ride to be working overnight while the hurricane makes landfall somewhere in our area. There is some dispute as to whether it is just a tropical storm now, but it has already started to blow and is raining so as long as we make it home that is our main goal. I am sure the shore captain and prodigal son are doing storm watch in the office along with a few others and polishing off a pot of coffee. This is likely to continue for at least the early part of the day and may impact on the schedule for bingo so there may be a silver lining to this storm cloud if cancellations occur.

It was good to hear from the new teacher daughter about her first day in a real job - always great to be doing something you enjoy for pay. Apparently one of the grade primaries told her that she was "the bestest French teacher he'd ever had" which was a great compliment but considering that she was the only one he'd had it may not carry that much weight. It will be a good year for both students and teacher from the sounds.

Caught a brief exchange between two of the sisters and it appears that Stanley may be having another outdoor adventure. Sure hoping he's safe and sound and indoors with the inclement forecast as he's not a kitty used to braving the outdoors.

I keep watching the mailbox but still no card announcing that my Kindle has arrived. Boo ya to Amazon who announced that I would have it in my hands by September 4th. Mind you, I'll be a while yet deciphering the 165 page instruction manual so I should be patient.

Well, time to start the morning work as we are determined to get out of dodge.