Thanks! You know....in all my years (almost 20) that i have lived in florida, i have never seen a season like last year. I always sat here and watched these cat 4's and 5's (and others) come up close and then take that usual right turn towards open sea/bermuda/NC or SC. I live on the west coast of florida and i think the worst for me was Jeanne. She came within 50 miles of our house, although weakened pretty good by then, she still packed a greater punch on us here than Charley or Frances. Charley came close as well, but all the bad stuff was on the eastern and southern side when it came by - hence all the damage in inland counties like Hardee and Desoto. Anyway, sorry to go on, but i am new here and just wanted to tell my story. One more note and the guy from LI may remember this - Until last year, my only exp with an actual Hurricane was in Connecticut in September 1985 - I believe it was Gloria. The eye of the cane went right over our house....over 50 miles inland. The only thing damaged was an apple tree. No power loss, no property damage.