Top Ten Reasons Hurricane Season Is Like Christmas.

Seems like every time I come down here in June, we catch the first tropical storm of the season.

Last year.

Now we're riding out the feeder bands of Alberto...

It's a quiet day- no boats, no visitors.

Top Ten Reasons Hurricane Season Is Like Christmas.

10. Decorating the House (Boarding up windows)
9. Dragging out boxes that haven't been used since last season (Camping gear, flashlights, etc)
8. Last-minute shopping in crowded stores
7. Favorite shows pre-empted by "specials"
6. Family coming to stay with you
5. Family and friends from out-of-state calling you
4. Buying food you don't normally buy... and in large quantities
3. Days off from work
2. Candles
And the number one reason:
1. At some point you know you are going to have a tree in your house