There has been some change in the Atlantic Basin since my last entry but there are still four, that's four, systems operating.  

However the one thing that has not changed is a waterlogged Florida still sticking out like a sore thumb in the path of danger, soon to resemble a  prune-like four-year old who's spent too much time in the wading pool.  What's a prudent mariner to do? 

For now it's a waiting game and unfortunately there's no grinning hair-challenged MC offering suitcases filled with cash for our choosing.  This is a real reality show and the audience is not cheering on the contestants.  We be the contestants as well as audience.  Its up to the vagaries of our beloved mother, Mother Nature that is, to decide our individual roles.


                      

               ATLANTIC BASIN SEPTEMBER 4, 2008

There's Gustav still wreaking wet-havoc in America's lower mid west bringing more flooding to a landscape which may be completely washed away at the end of this hurricane season.  When is this going to end?  What's a prudent mariner to do?

Well I'm glad you asked.  Look at HURRICANE SURVIVAL GUIDE and advice given on the HURRICANE PAGES of this site.  Who knows, when you have become your neighborhood's hurricane guru you may be called a hurricane whisperer too.  Not a bad title and knowledge does give solace, and power also.  I'm sure about solace but still waiting for the power part of that homily.


                              

                       TROPICAL STORM HANNA

                           SEPTEMBER 4, 2008

Heeeeeer's Hanna.  Briefly a hurricane and forecasted to become a category one storm before brushing southern coastal states and skirting the entire eastern seaboard, spreading her southern-charm. 

The hot Atlantic basin is ridding itself of heat , moving it northward with needed fresh water from the skies for a thirsty planet, stirring the atmospheric soup.  Yes hurricanes do serve a useful purpose.  Read CHICKEN SOUP AND HURRICANES on the HURRICANE PAGES of this site for more.


                             

                               HURRICANE IKE


                                                       SEPTEMBER 4, 2008

As of this morning, September 4, 2008, Ike is now a category four storm.  You can see by its forecasted track that its up to no good.  This is the one that may be remembered folks.  The Bermuda High is either our savior or nemesis in this equation.  It may steer Ike into the Florida Straits and onward to beleaguered southern Gulf states or directly into Miami and across Florida or up the eastern seaboard or out to sea in a northeast direction.  What's a prudent mariner to do?

If you think knowledge of this storm's movement, specifics on forecasted wind direction and strength at your front door could help in the coming days download HURRICANE SURVIVAL GUIDE.  Come on, you know you want to.  Remember solace is guaranteed and you may gain some power in the knowledge gained.  Become a hurricane whisperer.



                                         

                    TROPICAL STORM JOSEPHINE

                           SEPTEMBER 4, 2008     

And here's Tropical Storm Josephine which seems to be destined for the Coriolis dance, arcing the Atlantic only to bring a tropical deluge to the palm trees of Ireland.  Not sure what the Coriolis dance is.  You can find out in HURRICANE SURVIVAL GUIDE.  Come on.  You know you want to.


                           POLITICAL ASIDE

I learned last night that the difference between a HOCKEY MOM and a PIT BULL is lipstick.  I wonder if the reverse is true.  Imagine your friendly grinning neighborhood red-lipsticked pit bull driving down some suburban street in a van filled with puppies clutching hockey sticks.  Interesting scenario.  Ay?  By the way ay is a Canadian eh.  See all the things you can learn on this site.  We aim to serve in all ways.


              THAT'S THAT FOR THIS.  


 

                  FRANNIE THE WATCHFLAMINGO

            ALWAYS WATCHING OUT FOR YOU


                         TAKE CARE, 


                               JB