I am surprised at how little rain we got here in Punta Gorda, Two brief but heavy showers and a very little bit of wind. I went out to Charlotte Harbor as Idalia was passing us way out in the Gulf and even saw a brief bit of sun. What a relief after Ian last year and the uncertainty about Idalia right up until last night. I feel much empathy though for the people up in the Big Bend area and inland there. I don't wish this on anybody.
I am surprised at how little rain we got here in Punta Gorda, Two brief but heavy showers and a very little bit of wind. I went out to Charlotte Harbor as Idalia was passing us way out in the Gulf and even saw a brief bit of sun. What a relief after Ian last year and the uncertainty about Idalia right up until last night. I feel much empathy though for the people up in the Big Bend area and inland there. I don't wish this on anybody.
As a lifelong professional Mariner, I bristle at the phrase, “Safely over the ocean.”