Wilma, Wilma, Wilma

So, the squirrels are exhibiting odd behavior. . . well, maybe not for squirrels. They seem oblivious to our presence here in the park and scamper around gathering nuts and running up and down trees. Aren't interested in tormenting the dogs or anything like that. Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

Talked with a really nice lady this morning. She is from Punta Gorda. They just got done rebuilding their place from last year and now are on target for taking another almost direct hit. She said they are rethinking living along the coast. Her accent was different and while we have many Canadians in the park, I knew that wasn't it. She is German! So we talked about my German relatives. She acts and looks a lot like my friend Doris with whom I taught for 20+ years. Doris was also a German native.

The storm continues to linger, but is now headed toward Florida. It is picking up speed which actually is good as it won't sit over one spot for 24 hours like it did in the Yucatan. Brandon doesn't have to go to work tomorrow, and they will decide tonight on whether he gets shipped out or not. Melbourne is to take more of a hit than we are.

It is a little disconcerting, however, when the native Floridians who came here to escape the storm pulled up stakes this morning and are headed farther north. All reports we are getting become a little less threatening as the day goes by. We have experienced nothing yet except a little sprinking (ground still dry), breezes and cooler temps. We are anticipating more rain and winds up to 35 mph, which is less than they originally predicted. Most everyone here today is confident we have nothing to worry about and more people keep coming to take the place of those who left.

Will let you know more as it happens.

Take care.

Till next time. . .

Dale