Killer Storm

SHIP'S LOG:

Well the reason for hanging at the Isle of Hope arrived today. It was a storm front that swept across the south and has killed something like 18 people. It spawned lots of tornadoes and had lots of high winds and rain. We were all very lucky here as the stormed track a little farther northeast and missed us but not by much. Got a few sprinkles and the winds at the storm's edge, some gusts to 35 but that was about it. The battering that we were supposed to get just never materialize and everyone is most thankful for that. I guess God must have decided that three storms was enough.

Since tomorrow is free, I'll hand for another night - who can turn down showers and laundry and shopping - and head out Monday. About 20 miles will put me in the New River and in South Carolina, with Beaufort 30 miles further on.