I too have been watching it like a hawk since Monday. For some reason, I just didn't like the NHC tracking and I never counted on the ridge holding up. I have been a learner (what others have called a lurker) on this site for over a year and some of the great posts over the last couple of days really made me pay attention (especially Rick in Mobile's posts).
I agree on your feeling that it will hit close to us. I also agree on heading towards Tennessee. I have a very good friend in Lexington, KY and I think my wife, 5-year old and I are going to head that way tonight.
You be safe too.
-------------------- I've lived through Danny ('85), Juan ('85), Andrew ('92), Lili ('02), Rita ('05) and Gustav ('08).