5:15PM in West Palm Beach

In Palm Beach County mandatory evacuating Plan A already in effect, which is everyone East of US1. Plan B, east of A1A, we find out tomorrow. Public schools are 1/2 day tomorrow, closed on Friday. Just one county north, they're closed both days. The school my kids go to is closed both days.

People are voluntarily evacuating already. Lines at the banks and gas stations. I can't believe how many people are saying they're going to Orlando. What are they thinking?

We're getting take out tonight as we start putting up our shutters.

I'm finishing my bills and tying up loose ends. I've finished my shopping.

I told my husband once, when I'm a little stressed I binge on carbs. When I'm really stressed, I can't eat and I don't get hungry. That's where I am now. No desire to eat, all food looks unappetizing. I have to remind myself and eat light or it doesn't want to stay in my body.

I am fortunate. I come from a military family. My family went through some pretty scary times over seas. I've watched my parents work as a team and I've watched them both work individually. I know how to prepare for bad shit. We'll be fine.

You may be asking why I'm staying. The roads are a mess and gas stations are going to run out of gas. I live 15 miles inland and my roof was designed to be able to take up to Cat 4 winds. If it's a Cat 5 and we take a hit, we'll be praying. No trees directly around my house other than Palm Trees. Any big trees are at the end of my acre.

We're almost ready. I'll keep you posted.