It's funny, but not five minutes ago I sent a PM to JK and I used the phrase "Sir Charles." (basketball fan?)

I, too, am not liking the possibilities. Moving at close to 25 mph, surviving the graveyard and STRENGTHENING! The entire GOM, and especially the FLA gulf coast better have their prep kits ready. Don't want to wishcast (quite the contrary) or storm monger, but this could have some serious consequences, and sooner rather than later.

If this puppy gets into the bathtub a/k/a the gom, and slows down...yeesh.

It's still way to early, particularly when Charley isn't even a hurricane (yet), but all y'all better have your kits ready and your car gassed up.