A lot of joking about candles and matches disappearing from the local hardware store. Scoffing about anouther false alarm. Then some reminiscing of hurricanes long gone now and what people remember.

On the harbors, it's a different story. Faces are serious, some giddy, using humor to convey concern. Organized chaos on the water right now.

Two different worlds. I've done this before taking charge of the water side of my life as I leave my family safely in the best foul weather gear,... an old house, high above the water.