Last year it was Irene. This year the first hurican to skirt us is Isaac. He became a Tropical Storm yesterday and is forecast to be a Cat 1 by Thursday afternoon just as he passes south of PR. This morning's projected track indicates Isaac has slowed a bit and will develop into a Cat 1 a little farther east than earlier predictions. The track has also moved north a little bit putting more of PR within the "cone of possibility." Let's hope it doesn't veer too much farther north.
I went out to do our weekend shopping last night. Stores were a little crazy as people began stocking up on canned goods and water. Many shelves were already empty. There were lines at the gas station as people filled their tanks in anticipation of power outages that render gas pumps useless. Of course, we many not be allowed to open Friday regardless. Last year when Irene went through the governor ordered all bars closed and a ban on all alcohol sales - except beer. I guess beer was allowed because it's considered a food group.
Anyway, we're hanging in for now, watching and waiting. Stay tuned.
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