>>Points well taken, RiconBoat. However, this storm has done everything the NHC has said it would do.

Actually it didn't. They were way off the other morning as to where it was supposed to be. But it got where it needed to be so it doesn't really matter how it got there. Keep them kiddies safe Colleen.

>>I looked at the more recent model plots, and Charley is, to my eyes, sitting on the very top tip edge of all the plots, not in the middle.

In that case, hopefully it will end up being an Everglades storm and kill off a few gators or something instead of people. Hopefully the bromiliads will survive.
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Out of curiosity, what's everyone south of Lake City doing right now for preps et al? What are your party provisions, emergency provisions, etc.? Are you evacuating or planning to spend quality time with friends or family?

Steve