June 1

I'm reposting some of my old blog material,
mostly to get it all in one place again.
This was originally posted on My Space on May 31, 2008.

June 1st. Anyone know what June 1st is? Anyone? Anyone?

If you live along the Gulf Coast, especially the Texas Gulf Coast, you know the answer to that question is that June 1st marks the beginning of hurricane season.

I bring this up because hurricane season is special. It's so special that people around here start gearing up for it in March. It's so special that weathermen (and women) get downright giddy. They are as excited and nervous as a virgin bride on her wedding night. They can't wait to report that first 'disturbance in the Gulf'.

Home Depot and Lowes start stockpiling plywood, generators, and extension cords. Radio Shack fills the shelves with weather radios, flashlights, and batteries. Grocery stores stack cases of water and canned goods anywhere they can find the space for them. And the news people? Well, they do what they do best... and that is try to instill unnecessary panic in as many people as possible.

And what other natural disaster has it's own season? It's like it's a sport or something.

Yep, the party starts tomorrow. But apparently someone forgot to tell the hurricanes. The first named storm, Arthur, has already formed in the Carribean, a day early. Don't worry though, the news people were all over it. They've been flashing those annoying 'Breaking News' things on my television all day.

So if you'll excuse me I have to go get my hurricane tracking chart and all my supplies. I can't have a hurricane showing up here and finding me unprepared.

Oh, and in case you're wondering. The Katrina/Rita victims (remember them?) are still mostly living in temporary housing. Somehow, I doubt that they are in a party mood.

Party poopers!