What I don't miss about Florida...

is the hurricanes. Fay looks fairly minor as hurricanes go but could still cause a lot of damage and heartache for a number of folks. In my fairly short time living in south Florida we went through about 5 hurricanes 3 of which were pretty much direct hits. Once we were without power for 4 days (which was short compared to most folks). Another time we were without power for 2 days. In context these power outages and the attendant lack of any fresh milk, produce, meat etc. in stores covered a huge area. We suffered property damage several times but were fortunate compared to the many who lost their homes or suffered severe damage with insufficient (or simply dishonest) insurance coverage.

My best hopes and prayers to those in Fay's path.