Well, here we go, Gustav threatens the Gulf Coast. I was still thinking about Fay and then I hear about Gustav. Who is Gustav?????
The info says that Gustav is potentially headed for New Orleans, and to the oil rigs....so look out gas prices! Better fill up now as the oil companies are already raising prices amid the terror of the possibility of Gustav following in Katrina's footsteps.
And, it appears that Gustav will hit just 2 days after the anniversary of Katrina. I'm sure the people in N.O. are nervous, and this time hopefully much more prepared to at least make evacuations.
There is something strange in my DNA that makes me crave info on storms. I'll likely go home tonight and, if Richard doesn't give me grief about it, turn on the weather channel and start watching. I don't know if it is the innate human trait of needing to see a "train wreck" in progress, or just the scientific awe of such a natural phenomenon, but I would stay glued to the weather channel 24/7 in times of storm. I am dazzled by Jim Cantore. In fact, I should put meeting him on my "bucket list" to the left. I love, love, love to watch him---but not only him. I like Stephanie Abrams and Steve Lyons, the hurricane expert as well. Maybe meteorology was my calling and I missed it. I used to love science as a child...but more astronomy than meteorology.
As I've gotten older, I have begun to have more appreciation for weather, and particularly storms. I don't know that I'm your chasing twisters kind of girl, but I do think it is incredible. On two of my last vacations, I've gone during tropical storms. A little less threat, but still amazing. I didn't do it on purpose---maybe they crave me too---lol!
At any rate, to our friends in the Gulf---my prayers are with you. I pray safety for you.
The info says that Gustav is potentially headed for New Orleans, and to the oil rigs....so look out gas prices! Better fill up now as the oil companies are already raising prices amid the terror of the possibility of Gustav following in Katrina's footsteps.
And, it appears that Gustav will hit just 2 days after the anniversary of Katrina. I'm sure the people in N.O. are nervous, and this time hopefully much more prepared to at least make evacuations.
There is something strange in my DNA that makes me crave info on storms. I'll likely go home tonight and, if Richard doesn't give me grief about it, turn on the weather channel and start watching. I don't know if it is the innate human trait of needing to see a "train wreck" in progress, or just the scientific awe of such a natural phenomenon, but I would stay glued to the weather channel 24/7 in times of storm. I am dazzled by Jim Cantore. In fact, I should put meeting him on my "bucket list" to the left. I love, love, love to watch him---but not only him. I like Stephanie Abrams and Steve Lyons, the hurricane expert as well. Maybe meteorology was my calling and I missed it. I used to love science as a child...but more astronomy than meteorology.
As I've gotten older, I have begun to have more appreciation for weather, and particularly storms. I don't know that I'm your chasing twisters kind of girl, but I do think it is incredible. On two of my last vacations, I've gone during tropical storms. A little less threat, but still amazing. I didn't do it on purpose---maybe they crave me too---lol!
At any rate, to our friends in the Gulf---my prayers are with you. I pray safety for you.
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