Who can you trust? I've got an irrational fondness for the "Canadian model" when it comes to hurricane track predictions and, unlike the others it shows Rina going overland at Chetumal, then heading for Guatemala and not coming this way, at all. www.stormpulse.com I feel sorry for the folks in that part of the world as they've had far too much rain already, this season, but that's still my preference! It's cloudy here now- sure wish I had made it to the beach this AM!
For those who might enjoy a mild thrill, here's a radar image of the storm, now (6:45 PM, Wed) just off the coast of Chetumal, the capital city of our state, Quintana Roo. http://www.ssd.noaa.gov/goes/flt/t1/avn-l.jpg My taxi drivers have all assured me this storm will be no big deal for Cancun. We'll soon know if they're right.
Hurricane Rina Anyone that was witness to Wilma's fury can attest to this being a "nothing" storm. We can take the rain but 175mph winds were just too damn scary for me. Her name still makes Cancunenses shutter. All reports are saying lot's of rain, no winds and Sunday should be a beach day! Just hope the electric holds up! For me, that's the worst part. 5 days of bailing water and sliding through my house because of all the wet floors, and the sound of a locomotive roaring through my house will be the experiences I'll remember for the rest of my life....this one's cake!
Looks like this one's done for, except for some light wind and rain, now. Sure hope they don't reopen the schools, 'til Monday!
OOOH please re open schools - my kid is going stir crazy. He forced me to run with him this am in the pouring rain :0
V, I like Canadian models too. Oh, we are talking about different kinds of models. jajaja But the weather model was way off this time.
The schools were closed but did they ever stop selling beer? Big brothers have to keep their priorities straight. I grabbed a couple of six packs on Monday. Unlike prepping for Wilma when we bought every single beer in a little mini super on Av Alamos. Over 100 beers for sure and one of my neighbors bummed a couple and drank them at room temperature. I am not going to name names as he visits this board, right Johndish? Uh oh. Sorry.
Rina Hey Rawkus, Did you update your Mom? I'm sure she feels much better knowing your safe! Us mothers stick together....!
Haha, yes I did. She keeps an eye on the news back home, in combination with the Hurricane Centers website, so shes all good.
