It’s the quiet before the storm; we  are preparing for Tropical Storm/ Hurricane Earl.  This one is really for friends and family because communications may be down for the next couple of days.  Well, we have everything boarded up, kerosene lights ready and plenty of food.  I baked a whole tonne of bread today too!  Gnome will hold a special meeting with the fowl this afternoon to remind them to keep their feet firmly planted on the ground…with demonstrations!  Got to get some humour in it otherwise we could easily whip ourselves up into a frenzy!!  Good Luck to all of us in this position!