Thu 28 Aug 2008
Offices are closed and supermarkets are relatively full of people. Some lineups at the gas stations ; glad I filled up the other day!
One thing I noticed on my drive to the office a few moments ago to bring my supplies is that there seems to have been lots of car accidents today ; I saw at least 3 cars on the side of the road with significant damage. Probably due to people being stressed out with the storm. Unless absolutely necessary, ill be staying in for the rest of the day. Along for my drive, I took some pictures.
Here is one of Cayman Airways 737-300’s taking off for Miami. The new Cayman airways livery (AKA paint job) looks great in my opinion! They are evacuating lots of people today.
Here is the same roundabout as the previous post a few hours ago ; its now full of cars as I had expected.Notice that some even put car covers on theirs for additional protection.
This was a odd site ; The “mosquito planes”. These planes are used to spray mosquito stuff to control the populations. Quick history bit : many years ago, there were so many mosquitoes that Cayman was dubbed “Mosquito island”. Now it is controlled in many ways, including with these planes that buzz around at very low altitude around sunset most days of the week. Notice that they are tied down with chains.
Finally … I feel sorry for these guys. A local bank made this “roundabout decoration” and has not even finished it. Those palms were planted about 1 week ago (they are propped up with stilts) Unfortunately, after a hurricane I would be very surprised if these were still standing. Lets hope I am wrong.
Just before making this post, a neighbor brought me some sea salt (she owns a sea salt business) and two perfectly ripe mangoes! Talk about a morale booster. The mangoes were fabulous. I have great neighbors 🙂 Their website for the Cayman Sea salt is http://www.caymanseasalt.com




Just wanted to wish you all the best and know that my prayers and thoughts will be with you all in the next 24 hours and beyond. Thankfully I live in Kansas City these days and only have to dodge a rare tornado warning from time to time. But I will never forget the power of hurricanes. Thanks for the pics and updates.
Scott
This Tropical Storm/Hurricane is driving me crazy and I am not even close to it! Let’s hope for the best Micho. Gustav keeps changing directions, I have my fingers crossed.
Mathieu
@ scott
Thanks for your comments! I hope to never have to live through a tornado. You get only a few minutes (hours?) to prepare or evacuate. We get 2-4 days! It makes a big difference.
@Mathieu
Thanks! Hope all is well Mtl and I appreciate your wishes. Glad you are following my blog 🙂