[at-l] Ivan

[mtnstream73 at eufaula.rr.com (Bett Middleton)]

Well, I was able to get into two stores today, and put out some batteries 
they had just gotten in. We had some happy shoppers! Got the other stuff 
finished, and drove home only in windy conditions, and a few misty drops 
here and there. Now, its thundering off in the distance, the rain has 
started, its still windy and very humid, and there is a tornado warning for 
the county just south of us. As soon as the eye wall moves a little closer 
into shore, those bands with the severe thunderstorms will reach a
little further north into my county. The local weather just said that it has 
not weakened at all today, so its still a strong Cat. 4 heading into the 
Mobile area, west of us. Puts us on the east, strong side of the hurricane.

I've got water, and food, and all my camping supplies, and a few batteries, 
and candles. Plus, I bought a weather radio today in case we lose cable or 
electricity. I hate not knowing what is happening in such conditions. So, I 
decided it was worth the money.

I'll stay on the computer until the storms get closer, but then I'll shut it 
down, and won't know when I'll get back on. Depends on conditions.

Later, Swallowtail