Hurricanes Up Close and Personal

Hurricanes Up Close And Personal

As of this writing, Florence is intensifying and threatening the shores of the Carolinas.  She is dangerous, even in her early stages and may pattern herself after Katrina or Irma.  Should she do so, the candles, oil lamps, flashlights, matches, and other essential items will be in great demand.  Do your shopping early lest you be caught unawares.  Evacuate if directed and do not adopt the attitude that you will be okay if you stay.  Drowning men grasp at straws, but drown nevertheless.  How long can you stay afloat?  Don't be like the man who refused help from others by saying "God will take care of me".  He ignored the boat who stopped by, and a helicopter that hovered above him and he perished in the storm.  When he reached the Pearly Gate, he queried God as to why He failed to spare him.  God's answer was, "you missed the boat", "and the helicopter I sent".  So, I ask the question again  ---  "How long can you stay afloat?"

8 September 2018
For the contest sponsored by Sara Kendrick
Picture No. 4

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Date: 9/19/2018 1:21:00 AM
Well written . I feel for everyone going through that storm Phew ! Its a bad one !
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Date: 9/19/2018 3:43:00 AM
Maxie, I don't believe we have 'met' on Soup. Welcome to my page and thanks for the comment.
Date: 9/10/2018 5:53:00 PM
You took something happening in your life at this very moment and seized the day to write of it. Well done!
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Date: 9/19/2018 3:42:00 AM
Many thanks my dear friend. I do the best I can with what little I have to offer.
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