I heard someone say that hurricane Frances is now the same width as the state of Montana. I think that might be an exaggeration. Not that it matters, though. There’s not a damn thing we can do about it.
My uncle has been boarding up windows since yesterday. My aunt went to the feed store Monday and then again yesterday so their three horses and the four they are boarding should be fine (how much valium do you have to give a horse, exactly?)
In this instance, living in the middle of the state isn’t going to do them any good. They’ll be safe from storm surge but half their roof is already gone thanks to hurricane Charley. The important thing is that they, and all the animals, come through it OK. The house can be replaced.
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