Rooney's & Stuart's Hurricane **** LOOKS Like It will MISS US!

[Jane, Rooney & Stuart]

************Yep - sounds like we are lucking out here!  Saying prayers for the other side of the state and those in the Carolinas!!!!

Roon E. Doodle reporting in here from Fort Myers, FL or Hurricane central according to my crazy cautious momma.  You see there is a hurricane heading this way - or maybe that a way - or any ol way but it is a hurricane.  This will be our very 1st hurricane so momma is kinda getting weird.  The most important thing is that we have these really big bags of Orijen kibble that are stacked up in a spare bathroom, a big ol bag of Stella & Chewy's, and a whole bunch of these BIG plastic containers of water.  Mom says that no matter what happens Stuart and I get to eat and drink.  Poor daddy - I saw mom stocking up on canned beans and granola bars!  We now have a cooler setting in one of the spare showers that is big enough to hide a dead body in.  Mom says that we will fill it up with ice if things look like we could lose our electric.  I heard my mom tell daddy that she can't drink warm wine.  WTD?  Dad was supposed to go to NYC tomorrow but he surprised mom by canceling his travel plans, he said he loves us too much to leave us here with a storm coming, awww - I love my daddy.  Mom made dad promise that if it looks like it could "hit" here, that we are in the puppy hauler and we are outta here!  We could go to my sister's house in Atlanta.  I like it there because my Lab friend Cal eats this really cheap dog food and boy oh boy is it ever tasty.  Stuart is voting to evacuate right now because if we go to Atlanta he could meet up with Beamer - his brother for a play date.  Right now mom is running around placing electric candles and flashlights in all the rooms.  Mom is talking in code to dad and I'm not sure what she has up her sleeve.  Something about if we lose power and the toilets don't flush that the one of the "spare" bathrooms needs to be for #2.  Huh?  I know one thing for sure - I will NOT go outside to potty if things are really bad outside, Stuart - he is still a baby and mom would excuse an accident from him but I am a big boy.  I better practice holding it.  I have to go now - mom is heading to the gas station - she said she needs her tank full?  Further updates to follow.

[Sue, Murphy and Bella ()*o*()]

Jane, Being as I lived in Fla for about 40 years, I have lived through many hurricanes and the one thing that is always a gamble is when to leave and when to stay. Unless ofcourse you live on water, then there usually isn't much choice. Anyway, since you haven't done this before, just know that if you are ever want to leave the area, that the roads are clogged beyond belief. People from evacuation areas are all getting out of town at the same time and headed north or west depending on the direction of the cone. My brother and his family live in Key West , so evacuation is their summer past time usually.

I have to admit that there isn't much I miss about florida and this is by far the one thing I miss the least!!!! Just the thought of the preparations makes me shudder, not to mention the clean up! Oye. Good luck to you and and I hope it just passes quietly by.

[Jennifer and Jack]

Be safe, yippie for your daddy staying home.

[cheryl & oliver]

We are on the east coast of Florida, and yes we are in the cone for it too, if it doesn't veer a way.  We are supposed to be leaving for Orlando on Wed. for a weeks vacation, it figures, this is the third time in the last 3 mos we have tried to go there.  Maybe there is a reason we should not go.  At least Jane is ready for this thing, I have to go tomorrow if the storm changes and comes our way, to get ready.  This is the first time in the last 5 yrs. I haven't been ready with supplies for the season.  But  maybe we will luck out and it will turn and go to the sea and not hurt any of us on the eastern coast of the U.S. 

[Linda, Webber and Seda]

One of the predicted courses is the North Carolina coast and then right up to where I live.  I am hoping the thing misses Florida and then goes East into the ocean!!  Glad you are taking all these precautions.  Keep the car packed so you can get out of there if need be. And keep us posted.

[Melody & Bruin]

Stay safe and if it looks like it's coming your way.....get outta there!  Good Luck

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

I hope that storm veers right on past you! Stay safe!!

[Donna K & Quincy]

Stay safe, Rooney, let's hope your dad doesn't have to eat those beans that could make it extra windy. Your mom sounds like she is well prepared. Take care of everyone. My niece is headed to Orlando on Friday so we are really hoping the hurricane misses everyone and just goes back out to sea.

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Oh Rooney, my mom and I are keeping our fingers and paws crossed that the hurricane misses you! (Actually we hope there is no hurricane). It's no fun to have storms and no power.

Stay safe and don't be scared, your mom has everything under control! And your dad is a pretty nice guy, too!

Your friend,

Jackdoodle

[Jane, Rooney & Stuart]

My momma is an expert at blizzards - she is a Michigan girl!  And she claims she's gotten through many a tornado and one earthquake.  Hurricane's she's got nothin.  Me and Stuart - we'll get her through - us dogs know when danger approaches right?

[Lisa, Daisy & Dexter]

"Rooney, I love that Mom is prepared and I think if she had to she would throw herself over you and your brother. That being said, I am sure you are going to be fine!

Daisy kisses to you all!