As fast as you were to target NC as your forecast..... don't be to quick to count out the GOM either Mr. Phil... it was never my forecast (GOM) but these things always have a surprise or two for us... IF the ridge remains firm for a extra 12-24 hours beyond the extended forcast, could very well put this thing into the NE GOM... and this has been alluded to by several professional mets thoughout the past couple of days.... time will tell....

one other thing, never surrender until ya have too....hehe....
and use some pineapples with that grilled crow.. gives it a tropical flavor.... if it makes it to the GOM then its a another helping of crow for ya to.... LOL