Hurrican Otto
Can you believe everything that you read? They were surprised that Otto became a hurricane. They say the last time one formed in the Caribbean was in 1969. 5 people died in Costa Rica back then. 3 people have died in Panama already from Otto. It has already caused all kinds of flooding and mudslides on the east coast. State of emergency and all that. Schools closed in some parts. It's supposed to make its way to the west coast tomorrow. Here. We bought some water, but most Costa Ricans seem to take it in stride. No big deal. I don't know, maybe they don't watch the news?
We'll see how tomorrow goes. I'm going to take some pictures of the neighborhood. In case craziness happens, and they become part of a Before and After album. I spent 8 months in Florida, I don't remember being this concerned about a storm. The good news is that my Mom built a sturdy cement house. It's not the first house she's ever built, either. We will be fine, depending on if the water goes out for a long time. But other houses here are shacks. Having a home with lots of pieces of corrugated metal thrown on top is not uncommon. There are a lot of dirt roads to become mud pits. The first week we were here it rained hard for one afternoon, and we saw this house with the front door and back door open. All the water just ran through the house, which was on a small slope. There wasn't much else they could do.
It's supposed to downgrade from a hurricane. But the chances of the power going out is high. And/or the internet. I'm just hoping my Mom stays calm, and her guests stay safe. And that Ron stays inside, not taking pictures. However chances are high he will be out there taking pictures, because he finds all this very interesting. Wish him luck.
Weather.com says if Otto hits Costa Rica, it will be the first one in 174 years of records. A hurricane watch has been issued for Costa Rica and southern Nicaragua. I may have to dig out my only pair of pants. I wonder how cold it will get? Tonight we start The Great Charging of 2016. Charge the batteries for the flashlights, charge the portable chargers for the phones, charge the phones, and all the devices of any kind. I'm not worried for myself, for this house. But maybe this property: my Mom has a precious established garden. I'm worried for my little Samara, and all the people who have inadequate housing. Even if it's just stronger winds and extra rain, there could be a lot of work to do in this area. I hope the animals do ok too, the tame and wild ones. Near here is a huge field of horses and cows and one sheep.
Good luck and God bless to one and all.
Update: we didn't even get extra rain here. Even with the upgraded hurricane.
We'll see how tomorrow goes. I'm going to take some pictures of the neighborhood. In case craziness happens, and they become part of a Before and After album. I spent 8 months in Florida, I don't remember being this concerned about a storm. The good news is that my Mom built a sturdy cement house. It's not the first house she's ever built, either. We will be fine, depending on if the water goes out for a long time. But other houses here are shacks. Having a home with lots of pieces of corrugated metal thrown on top is not uncommon. There are a lot of dirt roads to become mud pits. The first week we were here it rained hard for one afternoon, and we saw this house with the front door and back door open. All the water just ran through the house, which was on a small slope. There wasn't much else they could do.
It's supposed to downgrade from a hurricane. But the chances of the power going out is high. And/or the internet. I'm just hoping my Mom stays calm, and her guests stay safe. And that Ron stays inside, not taking pictures. However chances are high he will be out there taking pictures, because he finds all this very interesting. Wish him luck.
Weather.com says if Otto hits Costa Rica, it will be the first one in 174 years of records. A hurricane watch has been issued for Costa Rica and southern Nicaragua. I may have to dig out my only pair of pants. I wonder how cold it will get? Tonight we start The Great Charging of 2016. Charge the batteries for the flashlights, charge the portable chargers for the phones, charge the phones, and all the devices of any kind. I'm not worried for myself, for this house. But maybe this property: my Mom has a precious established garden. I'm worried for my little Samara, and all the people who have inadequate housing. Even if it's just stronger winds and extra rain, there could be a lot of work to do in this area. I hope the animals do ok too, the tame and wild ones. Near here is a huge field of horses and cows and one sheep.
Good luck and God bless to one and all.
Update: we didn't even get extra rain here. Even with the upgraded hurricane.
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