Five years ago tomorrow the Eastern seaboard was hit by Hurricane Juan. My sister Wanda and her husband along with thousand of Haligonians flocked to Lawrence Town beach early in the evening to watch the tides. Despite the weather warnings, the beach road was blocked solid with vehicles and pedestresians.  The incoming tides were impressive, the area turned into an impromptu block party.
Two days later while recalling these events to me, it hit Wanda how dangerous the situation could have become.    Tropical storm Kyle is scheduled to hit the Maritimes tomorrow. We’ve learned a lot from Hurricane Juan, and now take these warnings seriously.  But if you are in the vicinity of Lawrence Town beach, keep an eye out for Wanda.
Because Wanda knows where the food & booze are kept?
This time I was smarter. Instead of spending time looking at waves I spent time at Shubie Park making sure the chipmunks, squirrels and birds had enough food to weather the storm. See? I’m learning.