I've noticed in the last few years these damned hurricanes have an uncanny propensity for striking the same areas and following the same paths. At least the last couple of hurricane seasons have been this way. They have repeatedly tracked into the Florida panhandle in a given season and they have repeatedly tracked and formed along the Florida peninsula in a given season. I don't want to sound alarmist, but this is the reason I fear for the Gulf coast again and particularly the New Orleans region. I realize the 5 day forecast doesn't take it anywhere near the Gulf coast, but at the same time, we all have seen how these storms seem to follow similar paths. It's almost as if a previous hurricane creates an alley for another to follow.
Just my two-cent observation..........
You are one of several FReepers I've been looking forward to hearing from since Katrina. Hope you weathered the storm without too many problems. You are the third one to check in since Friday...three more still MIA. Good to see you back!