17 August 2007

Dean has become a hurricane and we are locking work down. By 2pm I realize I have still to shop for hurricane supplies. We have not officially gone to hurricane watch (36 hours before it hits) but the lack of preparation among the Jamaican is astounding. Many are flatly denying it will even hit. Luckily this means I will get my shopping done before the panic buying starts.

Twenty Two thousand Dollars on water, fruit Juices, dry goods and tins, paper plates batteries and of course 2 crates of red stripe. I have a barbeque to cook on and a reserve water tank – so I should be ok to get through the aftermath.

I have managed to convince the Lady of Leisure and kids to hang on until Friday. This was the compromise day. Surprisingly as well, we were able to take out travel insurance even at this stage to help defray the costs associated with the change of flight.