Good Cigar Smoking Weather

The Central Florida area has had its fair amount of rain over the last few weeks. Parts of Pinellas, Hillsborough and Pasco Counties have been declared disaster areas because of severe flooding.

Out here in Eastern Polk County codenamed "Cowville", not so much. I don't worry about flooding where we are even though there is a lake across the street from us. In 2004, three hurricanes, Charly, Francis and Jeanne crossed over the house and we had no damage or standing water.

Tonight we received a fair amount of needed rain. I love to stand in the garage and watch the rain while smoking a fine cigar. Heck, I enjoy smoking cheap cigars also.The wind direction seemed to change a couple times at the height of the storm this evening. Mainly out of the southwest  and not moving very fast. This may sit here for a while. Just hope I have enough cigars.

 

 

 

 

However, it has dawned on me to share a few extemporaneous thoughts here. None of us ever expects or thinks a disaster could happen to them. This is stuff we see on television but never experience. An once of prevention is worth a pound of cure so goes the old wives tale.

When catastrophe strikes, no one is going to be there right away to lend assistance. Roads may be blocked, you may be in an isolated area, or the devastation may be so great, as in Country Walk Community of South Miami after hurricane Andrew, rescuers may be overwhelmed.

In the next few days, I will share some thoughts for you to consider when it comes to surviving the aftermath of a destructive event. The key to survival is PREPARATION.

Be safe.