Thursday, October 3, 2013

Tropical Storm Karen heading to Destin

Just when we thought it was safe to go back into the water here comes Tropical Storm Karen. I barely know her but already I don’t like her. I don’t pay attention to any storms until they are into the Gulf. Well, TS Karen is in the Gulf so I am paying more attention to it. There is a slight chance it might become a minimal hurricane but it will be a big rain maker. And because it will hit on Saturday, the Destin Seafood Festival has been cancelled.

Picture from last years tropical storm with Eric and Kim Stone

That is terrible news. The Seafood Festival has become one of the biggest events on the Destin harbor. This will have a big economical impact on a lot of folks. The businesses on the harbor have already had the 4th of July weekend and the Poker Run weekend rained out ruining two of the biggest weekends. Now this is the third strike. I feel bad for everyone trying to make a living down there.

The Southern Drawl Band shows in New Orleans and in Destin at Crab Island Cantina have also been cancelled. I don’t know if these shows will be made up or not. If they are, I will announce them so everyone can make plans.

The waves were pounding

People in Destin are already making a run on the gas stations and grocery stores. Time to stock up for a hurricane party! This is not going to be a big event so we can joke about hurricane parties and riding out the storm. I have been through Ivan and Dennis in years past and they were no laughing matter. No power for days is not fun.

This week Sunshine Cindy and I went to the Cantina on Monday to talk to a lady about helping with our wedding next year. Carlos came over and we were all excited about Southern Drawl Band and the upcoming festival. Judy also was there and she was just as excited. Dominic was behind the bar and said they had everyone scheduled to work this weekend. My how things can change in a few days.

Picture from last years seafood festival

The rest of the week was spent at home. Hockey season is underway. I love watching the games. I was disappointed the Indians didn’t win their playoff game but they had a great season. Tonight the Browns are playing. Hopefully they can stay on their run. Then we can keep an eye on the Gulf and see what Karen is going to do.

One last word about TS Karen…Last Sunday while we were at Landshark Pizza Pops and Mom were there. Pops is a boat captain. He told us to keep an eye on the disturbance that was forming that I didn’t know anything about. He was afraid it would become a storm and hit us on Saturday. Looks like Pops was dead on. Never doubt a boat captain!

A full report on the storm on Monday. See ya then!

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