Key West is quite abuzz today, there are all kinds of speculations and rumors that the storm is heading right at us, and the weather service is of little help. They’re just not putting out as much concrete info as they should be. I’ve been watching Charley’s movements pretty closely via the satellite and other weather sources like Accuweather for the past couple of days now. And in my limited experience as an extremely amateur meteorologist, it looks to me like it’s going to head just west of us. It should keep enough distance from us (probably 80 miles or so) to keep the heavy storming to a minimum. We’re expecting 50-60 mph winds and some rain, though not as much as if the storm were hitting us.
Andiamo should be pretty well protected in the marina she’s in, being fairly well blocked in on three sides, all of which are the potential wind directions. We have her tied in pretty good, both anchors are out, and will have the bimini, dodger and other windage all down and stowed below by this afternoon. My only hope is that she doesn’t get hit by any flying debris, since that’s where the real damage will come from, if any.
Thanks for all the calls, comments, and emails, by the way. It’s nice to know that some people care. 
Oh, and it’s Mahi’s birthday today! So needless to say we’ll have a hurricane party with a dual purpose tonight! YEAH! 
Comment from: Michael Greaney [Visitor]
Happy Belated Birthday Mahi!