When we were snowbirds and I was viewing the weather from my Michigan vantage point, I was always filled with a certain anxiety as a hurricane would approach.

The most direct hit while I was a “watcher” was in 2017. You can see what I followed as it approached: Hurricane in 2017

Back then, I felt I needed to be “home” to protect my much loved Florida residence. I’m here now and Hurricane Eta is approaching. Predictions are that it’s only going to be a category 1 at the worst so not much to worry about. I’m safely inside. Yes, I’ll need to venture out to collect my garbage can after our regular Wednesday pickup. But, other than that, I plan to stay put. My hurricane windows should protect my place. Yes, I should have moved by heavy reclining lawn furniture inside, but it hasn’t budged so hopefully it’ll be ok. (I can’t lift them so it’s difficult to relocate them.)

This morning I saw this warning:

After tornado and tropical storm warnings were issued about 12pm, I went over to Linda’s condo and closed her hurricane shutters. It really made the place dark, but at least it’s as safe as I can make it for her.

I will enjoy my Jay and Molly concert tonight while the winds howl.