Fingers crossed for you. I told my neighbor that I was ready for 2020 to be over and go to 2021. She told me to be careful what I wished for.........., it could be worse.

And just heard about a “Derecho” for the first time this summer. What could possibly be next?

Crossing my fingers for you as well. Things can get really scary so fast. :( Wishing you the best as you prepare.

Is there an option for you to leave the area? I can't imagine being able to do that but maybe your circumstances would allow that. Do you have an emergency plan in place? So sorry you have this on top of everything to be worried about.

It looks like you just want to move a decade ahead. ( see your last line)

Coming up, Halloween will be not only a full moon, but a blue moon, October 1 being also a full moon.

Yes, derecho was new to me this year. We had one whip through our neighborhood and do a lot of damage. No power for five days. I am finally getting a generator.

I hope you are spared this time. It seems storms and fires are getting worse everywhere.

Depending on where you are, I hope you have the resources to do whatever is needed to stay safe. Saying a prayer that something changes.

stay safe and I'm wishing you the best

Did you know there is an Astroid headed to our planet? Although the chances are slim, point .41% it will hit us.

Wouldn‘t that be a kick in the head.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/m.freepressjournal.in/article/science/end-of-earth-nasa-says-tiny-asteroid-may-hit-our-planet-a-day-before-us-election-in-november/c3377a9e-dc6e-4b0d-bfe3-7ec05cdfefcd

One has to be careful. "Near" our planet in astro-physics terms does not necessarily mean the same thing as it does on our little home scale . . .

It's also another example of how difficult it is to use science to formulate public ideas or policy. Scientists can only predict how LIKELY it is to come close to earth, and even then, the margin is not exact as to how exactly close. And they won't be able to predict more finely until they have more chances to study it and get more data over time. Some thing have reliable trajectories and some things are too new to know, and other thing are always erratic.

I've had mild anxiety about the idea of a major earthquake striking here in California with coronavirus still in play. It could happen. It does seem like 2020 wants to pile disaster onto disaster.

So sorry! We live in a hurricane zone too, and I've been thinking of those in the storms' path. The thought of having to evacuate - &/or being hit - is just soul numbing. Here's hoping for the best...

We are in Houston, so right in the path too. Honestly, between all the false alarms from weatherman over the last few years, and being pretty overwhelmed with bad news these days, I find myself quite cavalier about this... Probably not a great attitude, LOL.

Thanks everyone! We are prepared to the extent one can be. Stocked up on batteries, food, etc. Need to secure some loose objects in the backyard.

Carol, bestyears, you all stay safe too.

Blfenton, I do sincerely hope 2030 doesn’t teach us things like 2020 did! Yes, that was a typo.

justterrilyn, pink, yes, Ive been reading about the asteroid situation.

i think we’ve really entered an alternate reality.

Job, dedtired, yes I forgot all about derecho! Everyday it’s something and you forget.

Cawaps, let’s hope nothing like an earthquake strikes!

satine, we’re staying put, as is everyone we know.

nutsaboutplants, not sure where you are, but I'm sorry to hear there are storms approaching. We're dealing with fires, smoke, evacuations here in Northern California. They've only just gotten 5% containment, with strong winds expected this afternoon, and lightning strikes tonight. Last week's lightning strikes were the cause of this situation.

Oh, and eff 2020.

Ugh, wishing all you in TX and LA that the storm has minimal impacts.

Bunny, so sorry to hear it. My good friend is between Monterey and Salinas and has been evacuated. She’s been keep me updated. Sounds like it depends a lot on which way the wind is blowing. Scary stuff.

blfenton, that was me and it sure is appropriate.

I have lots of family in the Houston area! They have had flooding. They have created a dam effect with I-10 East of Houston with those concrete barriers that has caused my sister's house to flood two times. That land never flooded before!

@dedtired - I should have gone back to tthe thread and credited it back to you. But I have saved it and so just quickly posted it. thanks for chiming in on it

Bunny, I’ve been reading the California fire stories. It sounds seriously scary. Be safe.

Blfenton, that’s funny.

Prayers for all those in the path of the hurricanes and the fires!

I tell you after going through 2 floods and losing everything in Harvey I watch the course closely! Luckily right now it looks like Houston is not going to get a major hit. However as we know things change daily until the end. Good luck to all affected by the hurricanes and fires and any other tragedies!

Houston area, here.

Y'all. I'm just, ugh... These storms have struck my last nerve. It's like someone jinxed us with a "2020 can't get any worse." BLAH!

We're lucky that we're settled in our new build and no longer in our "country home." (It was in a watershed and completely landlocked & without power for 10 days after Harvey floods. ) We still need to bring in the furniture I had airing out from storage on the back patio, and the front porch furniture.

AND we're low on alcohol, so DH is heading to Spec's tomorrow.

Counting down to the Hurricane Party... <sarcasm>

I pray for everyone's safety.

https://tenor.com/view/wine-inna-tetra-pak-wine-day-alcoholic-gif-16261487

Hoping everyone stays safe -- all across the country. More than safe.. I wish for peace for all.

It's been a year full of disappointments, inconvenience, fear, financial strain, tragedy and loss-- and some have faced all of the above! We need to find our peace wherever, however we can.

Prayers for all in the path of fires and hurricanes. Prayers for all the firefighters and first responders that have or will be responding to these disasters, putting their lives in the line to keep everyone safe.

Some have probably seen this meme, but IMO, it sums things up - almost.

I think the liquid should be p*$$:

Is this appropriate for GW?

🖕2020🖕

Because it’s my new logo!

Oh, I wonder if we can just flag 2020? It takes two to flag something, do I have a second?

I guess because this 2017 column by humorist Rex Huppke mentions asteroids, it came up as one of those random articles at the bottom of a news site. It’s not that long and seems fitting here.

https://www.latimes.com/newsletters/ct-deer-human-bones-huppke-20170508-story.html

Being the sort of pessimist that I am, I always think things can get worse. Sometimes they do and sometimes they don't, but better to be prepared for the worst.

That's what we keep saying to each other here - things could always be worse!

Yuck! The butt soup made me gag! :P

Lars, DD1 asked me why I always think best case scenario about CV19, anything really. I told her it was better than worrying about something I had no control over.