Hurricane Prepping while on business travel….not my fault its in Hawaii

For the last week or so I’ve been collecting photos to share on my blog after I returned from my trip to Hawaii.   Yes, I’m here on business not leisure.   However, since this little storm named Hurricane Lane has decided to venture my way, I guess I had to make the big announcement early.   Surprise, I’m in Hawaii!

My flight is scheduled to leave tomorrow morning.   Everyone laughs when I say that.   I’m trying to remain confident that the storm will continue to slow down or  turn, and I will be able to use that free upgrade to first class!   Yes, that may be a factor into why I haven’t voluntarily changed my flight already.  The approaching  storm may also be the reason I got the free upgrade as people scrambled to leave early or went ahead and re-booked a later flight.   I’m holding out until Delta Airlines tells me otherwise.   They are still showing an on time departure!

How do you prep in a hotel room just blocks from the beach?  I brought my patio furniture inside this morning. I bought some water and if the situation turns bad…I have several boxes of chocolate covered macadamia nuts that were supposed to be gifts for friends and family but could also easily be my back-up food supply.  All my electronics and back-up battery supply are plugged in and charging.  I read all the information posted in the hotel lobby.   Good to know that the glass doors in my room are built to withstand 150 mph winds.  My room is by the fire escape, so if we lose power I’ll be able to get downstairs.   Although 16 floors is a long walk.   I pre-packed my stuff because 1) I’m optimistic I’m leaving tomorrow and 2)if I have to evacuate, I don’t want to forget anything in the rush to leave.   I think I’m about ready.

So, I went down to the beach and took photos of the growing waves.   I may have gotten my feet wet.   I’m smart, but I’m also a girl that grew up in South Florida.   Its like against the law to go to the beach and not get sand between your toes and salt water on your skin.    I enjoyed watching the surfers. The numbers are growing as the day progresses.  Local businesses are boarding up and shutting down.  The life guards have left their towers and are patrolling from their vehicles for their safety and for a wider response.   That means there are no life guards on duty on the beach.   Swim and surf at your own risk—a warning that isn’t slowing anyone down.

Now that I let the cat out of the bag, I’ll let you know how this Hurricane Lane adventure unfolds.  For now, here’s some comparison photos from the same exact spot on the jetty.   One was taken two days ago and the other this morning.