For those following along at home, Hurricane Flossie is about 18 hours from making its effects fully-felt on the Big Island. In preparation, we (as in Alice and I) have one 3 gallon bottle of water, 32 500mL bottles of water, cans of beans, tuna, and soup, boxes of crackers, containers of nuts, some hot dogs, a well-stocked fridge, and a can opener.
We also have a half bottle of Grey Goose, two bottles of wine, two bottles of DiSaronno, two bottles of rum (one golden, one coconut), two more bottles of vodka, a bottle of Kahlua, a bottle of Cointreau, a bottle of creme de cacao, a bottle of Bailey’s, and five bottles of beer. And most importantly, a bottle opener.
We have a charcoal camping stove, plenty of matches and candles, a battery-operated radio, two or three flashlights, plenty of batteries, board games, books, and about eight decks of cards.
We’re currently under a tropical storm warning and a hurricane watch. Schools, parks, and county/state/federal buildings are all closed tomorrow. My workplace is currently still open, although I have a feeling most people will be staying home.
Follow along with the Central Pacific Hurricane Center and the County of Hawai’i Civil Defense.
See you on the other side of Flossie!
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#1 by Amy on 14 August 2007 - 3:37 am
Booze, games, spouse, food.
Take pictures? :)
Seriously, though, be safe. Update us when you can.
#2 by Jeff on 14 August 2007 - 4:43 am
Sounds like sanity and well-preparedness are in abundance there. Good luck, and hold onto something! Keep us posted as you are able.
#3 by sirhc on 14 August 2007 - 5:23 am
Good move, stocking up on the booze like that. Most people, when faced with imminent demise, wouldn’t have the wherewithal to remember necessities such as that.
Be safe out there. I hope it ends up being more fun than frightening.