Monday, September 2, 2019

Short and Sweet...I hope!


I am getting a post ready for Monday while we prepare for Hurricane Dorian. I've bought last minute groceries and will be cooking some meals ahead of time and of course we are freezing water bottles. Our generator is handy and both of our vehicles are filled with gas. Hubby has to get the garage in order so that we can pull both cars in and I'm working in the lanai, making sure things are off the floor and magazines and books are in the library. Our lanai has windows on 3 sides so it is more exposed to the wind and rain. Of course we are watching the weather channel and securing things outside too. Please pray that the storm diminishes before it gets to Florida. Thanks!


A week ago we drove over to Blue Run Park and got a hike in. It was fun to see some of our friends that walk there 
 regularly.


 And I even saw these beautiful English Bulldogs that I met on the Florida Trails awhile back.



Meet Noel and Annabel!

Hope your week is good. Please keep us in your prayers.


 I hope..... I’m joining Angie for Mosaic Monday HERE .

37 comments:

MadSnapper said...

if I ever do a post that is short and sweet, send emergency vehicles. ha ha
LOVE those bulldogs. I want to hug them.... we are prepared also, but I think you and I are safe... IF it stays on the projected path, I say IF... we watch and wait and hope it goes North and way far to the EAST

David M. Gascoigne, said...

That is a powerful storm. Stay well. Evacuate sooner rather than later.

Vee said...

Sounds as if your preps are well underway. 👍🏼 I am praying that Dorian hangs a hard right. I have been praying for days and I know that many others are as well. Stay safe down there! Make some yummy things. ☺️

Tom said...

...put so rocks in your pockets so you don't blow away! Good luck to you.

Arlene G said...

I have been watching the weather channel and it is so frustrating because no one has any idea where it might make landfall. We have family in Savannah so we are concerned for them. Sounds like you have a busy day ahead. Stay Safe sweet friend.

A Bit of the Blarney said...

Prayers for your safety and all others in the path of Dorion. Wishhing you much safety!!! Oh and I really enjoyed your collage. Thank you.

Edna B said...

I love the photos. I've been following the storm and praying for all of you in it's path. Stay safe, hugs, Edna B.

Susie said...

Diane, Prayers for all in that storm's path. Please be safe. Sounds like you are getting ready...and that is good. Keep us posted. Blessings, xoxo, Susie

Red Rose Alley said...

So scary. Saying a prayer, Diane. It sounds like you're prepared though. Sending a hug your way. : )

~Sheri

Julie's Creative Lifestyle said...

I pray that you will be spared from the storm. Be safe Diane.

Sandy said...

Praying it stays far enough out to not be bad, but I am sure you are going to get more rain than you need! Stay safe.

SImple and Serene Living said...

I am thinking of you my friend. I wish that is would just go out to sea. Stay safe. xo Laura

Ann said...

Will be thinking of you and praying for the storm to change course and miss you. Stay safe.

BeachGypsy said...

Thinking of you my friend!! Hope this storm just GOES BACK OUT TO SEA and doesn't come out way. Our storm plan in place though, we are just waiting to see her estimated time of arrival and strength. It's a bit rainy here today but we've had sunshine as well. The birds are feeding like CRAZY!!---they must sense the coming storm.

Mia said...

You will be in my prayers, Diane. Hope that you will not have any problem with the storm. I llllllllove your photos. Hugs, my friend. I am back from vacation.

happyone said...

Prayers being said for you!!

The Joy of Home with Martha Ellen said...

Diane, I'm glad you are preparing and pray that Dorian leaves without damage to you.

Small City Scenes said...

Stay prepared and be safe.
Fun to walk and meet friends and pups
MB

Jeanie said...

Please take care and please don't hesitate to evacuate if they say so. I'm looking forward to seeing you back here all in one piece! Take care.

Angie said...

Diane - I am watching the weather closely and praying for all my friends and family in Florida. Current news does seem to suggest landfall sometime late Tuesday … Take care of yourselves, first and foremost! Thanks for taking the time to link to Mosaic Monday in the midst of your other preparations!

Lorrie said...

I've been thinking about you and others I know in Florida. It looks like Dorian is going to avoid much damage in Florida, but oh the devastation in the Bahamas. So very tragic.

Linda said...

Nice collage! Stay safe and dry.

Blondie's Journal said...

Take good care and stay safe. You sound optimistic and I admire that. Don't hesitate to seek safer shelter if need be.

Jane xxx

Little Wandering Wren said...

Oh my, you are a wonder woman, preparing for a Hurricane and writing a blog post! Stay safe and write when you're out the other side.
Wren x

ClickNCamera said...

From today's weather forecast it looks like Dorian is not moving far from the Bahamas. Hopefully, it will winddown (sorry, that could be taken as a pun). Prayers to you and of Florida and all the east coast! We have family in North Carolina. Know a lot of well wishes are headed towards you and neighbors!

Kit said...

Keeping you in my prayers! Take care. 😊 Kit

Dianna said...

I'm definitely thinking of you and other Florida friends as this hurricane approaches. Prayers.

Jenn Jilks said...

Well, it's gone down to a Cat. 2, I hope you will be safe and sound! Let us know!

BeachGypsy said...

Ya'll doing okay there? Not sure what your current forecast is for your area?? Hope all is well and you dont get much of the hurricane!---thinking of you my friend!! be safe. Hugs!

Lowcarb team member said...

I enjoyed your photographs...
Saying a prayer for your safety, and all others, in the path of the hurricane.

All the best Jan

Anonymous said...

Diane, praying for Dorian to go out to sea and for everyone to be safe. Those English Bulldogs are so adorable!! xo

Minoru Saito said...

Hi! I hope the Hurricane would diminish soon. Your mosaic photo is very cool. Thanks for sharing.

♥ Łucja-Maria ♥ said...

Dear Diane!
I am praying for your safety. I hope the hurricane passes Florida.
These dogs are wonderful.

Hugs and greetings.

Kim said...

Stay safe, Diane! Prayers! 🙏🏻 Y'all sound ready for Dorian. Hope it moves away from you soon!

Sharon Wagner said...

Dorian is a nightmare. Good luck to you and yours.

Jeannie said...

I was concerned and wanted to see how you were doing. I will continue to check back for updates.
Jeannie@GetMeToTheCountry

Ariadne said...

Hope things went well. I saw the devastation in the Bahamas and hope it won't be like that in Florida too.AriadnefromGreece!