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We've another potentially major storm headed our way. Right now it looks like the big bend will get the worst of it; that really depends on how much the system strengthens before it makes landfall, and how far the storm shifts to the right east or west. We actually don't need anything, thanks to our emergency pantry and seasonal prep, but we're still going to do our regular shopping this morning. My guy and I will bring in everything like my potted plants that could blow away in the storm, and put the car in the garage, that's it. It's nice to be well-prepared.

I have seven weeks of posts already written and scheduled to publish here on the blog, but I'll make another post about how we fared after the storm passes. If you're in the danger zone cone, be ready and stay safe.

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