John's Musings: Recent Comments

Comment on HURRICANES GETTING STRONGER

2010-02-23T15:59:21Z

I'm hoping for less, but prepared with my Hurricane Survival Guide just in case. Especially living here in the Keys.

Comment on S0S IN THE NIGHT

2010-01-31T23:48:28Z

You paint an exciting tale with your words. I'm impressed with your preparedness but that is what it takes to have successfully clocked those many miles at sea.

Comment on HOW BIILL GATES PLANS TO STOP HURRICANE FORMATION

2009-07-20T17:13:03Z

Very interesting article John.

Comment on NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER FAMILY DISASTER PLAN

2008-09-15T15:42:44Z

Gary thank you for your comment. If you've read my entries on Hurricane Fay and Ike you know I live on a sailboat. I've survived through much adversity by thinking of the what-ifs and preparing for them. This involves planning and making sure I have the right equipment and back-ups for that equipment.

Government is not the sole protector and provider. There are times when circumstances and forces of nature take us back to the stone age where we must take care of ourselves. A catch phrase often said here at Global Weather Solutions is, "Hurricane Finder may save your live when electronics fail."

Hape a disaster plan, make it with input from family members, give everyone a job, particularly children which builds self-esteem and creates personality traits they will carry on to adulthood. This is the way to build a self reliant society.

Get supplies and act on that plan at least 24 hours before anyone else thinks of it. The Boy Scouts taught us this years ago. Be prepared.

Thanks Gary for your kind words.

Take Care,

JB

Comment on NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER FAMILY DISASTER PLAN

2008-09-15T15:11:28Z

Thanks for the plan, it's a life savior and there are thousands of people who need it. I wonder how many of those people living in high risk areas are actually aware of all these aspects? Seeing them crying every year on the news year makes me realize that these people are never prepared to face a natural disaster although they are aware of the risks.
http://www.seenation.com/view_full_news_details.php?newsid=76932

Comment on DANCING WITH FAY

2008-08-26T10:11:57Z

Google Earth is a great program and makes writing these blogs much easier. The Web is a true font of information. I don't know what I did before. Hours and days of labor are reduced to mere minutes.

The Caloosahatchee Waterway will always be one of my favorite parts of Earth. There is always change but the ancient river still exists in bits and pieces.

I wrote to the TV station for a copy of the interview but have not yet heard back from them. I'll let you know when I do.

Celebrity status is only in the eyes of the beholder. Thank you for seeing me that way. To others I'm still just hey you.

Thanks for your comment,

JB

Comment on DANCING WITH FAY

2008-08-26T09:44:11Z

The focus of the storm changed abruptly early on Tuesday morning August 19th. Its path moved east and Cape Coral was in the less violent part of the storm's geometry. Usually the right front side of a hurricane is more powerful. They had less wind and rain than Labelle. However the potential for disaster in a marina is always greater during a storm. I will always opt for points elsewhere under sinilar circumstances.

Thanks for your comment,

JB

Comment on DANCING WITH FAY

2008-08-26T04:28:30Z

Glad you're OK John. We were thinking about you.
I like seeing the route via Google. Very nostalgic. I wish I could have seen your interview on the news! You've always been a celebrity in my book.

Comment on DANCING WITH FAY

2008-08-25T21:32:53Z

Wow! What an adventure, glad you made it back in one piece! How did the boats / neighbors that stayed in Cape Coral fare?

Comment on HURRICANE SEASON 2007

2008-03-29T21:40:19Z

Thank you Tami, Frannie has developed a life of her own and has developed a relationship with a confused cormorant. They make an interesting couple.

Hurricane season 2008 will more than likely serve up more and larger hurricanes as Earth continues to change its temperature. We have become complacent in North America due to lucky steering currents and wind shear but luck isn't a given.

The significant question is will one strike where you or I are? One hurricane can spoil your whole day.

Thanks for your comment.

Take care,

JB