I prefer a hurricane to some things. How would it be to live within range of a volcano?

With tropical storms, we now have a lot of advance warning. Usually there\’s time to get braced for the storm; and to get out of the way if necessary.

Volcanoes are different. Some \”fire mountains\” are closely monitored; such as Krakataoa; or Mount Vesuvius. Apparently scientists are improving their ability to predict both earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. But progress, it seems, is slow.

I used to think it would be interesting to see a volcanic eruption from a safe distance; but what\’s a \”safe distance\” from a raging volcano? I\’m glad to stay as far away as possible; and even then, how do you know how far is enough? A volcano that\’s been inactive for many years can suddenly erupt. If I have to choose, I prefer a hurricane!

Sam I Am?

A hurricane, naturally, can cause major disruption. When I left town ahead of Ida, I though it was a precaution; and that I would return home in a few days. I was gone for several weeks! My apartment suffered no apparent structural damage; but I\’ve still got only half my electrical circuits. I\’m lucky to have a gas stove, or I\’d be living entirely off of canned food.

But being at home on vacation means that I can cook stuff to freeze for after I\’m back at work; and that lets me use up some of my large stock of cans.

Speaking of cans, I rode to the salvage store this morning. The store\’s web site didn\’t indicate that the business was shut down because of Ida; but it is. There wasn\’t even a sign at the store\’s entrance stating when they\’ll be open again. I had to ask one of the workers there; and the store re-opens October 1.

Meanwhile, Hurricane Sam has developed. Sam\’s current path is WNW; and if he doesn\’t deviate from that path, we might be in big trouble. Of course we all hope he goes somewhere else! Maybe there\’s a café out there where Sam can get green eggs and ham; and maybe that delay would give him time to lose some steam.

Do I prefer a hurricane to green eggs and ham? I\’m not sure. I never was a big fan of eggs. I like ham pretty well; but I don\’t go out of my way to get it. I hope I won\’t have to go out of my way to avoid Sam!