The predictions this morning for Cyclone Tomas show it tracking slightly further west now, but still just a few kilometers from where we are. And it is still predicted to reach Category 4 with mean winds near the center of the storm near 100 knots. The center of the storm is now expected to pass over us late Monday or very early Tuesday. It was getting increasingly windy yesterday and the clamor from the rustling trees and sporadic intense rain showers made it difficult to sleep last night. Our neighbor Paul, who lives high up on an exposed ridge had an even worse night with buffeting winds and horizontal rain coming through his louvered windows.
We decided to go ahead and board up the house this morning (Sunday) and will check into a hotel in town (one the homeowner recommended for sitting out cyclones) later today. We might end up spending up to three nights there depending on how fast or slow the cyclone moves through. Our neighbor Semoko is staying put, although we offered to share our hotel room with him if it gets too hairy. I don’t know if the hotel has internet so we may be out of touch for a couple of days. Should be interesting...
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Semoko's puppy boards up the house (with help from Blake)(photo by Deborah)
Semoko lends a hand
All boarded up tight
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