Thank You Richard Bach.

It could be IRMA turned off the electrical power in Pinellas County on Saturday evening. It is in a Hurricanes's nature to do so.

It could be Duke Power turned off the electrical power in Pinellas County on Saturday night. It is in their nature to pinch pennies. Their previous disgrace was getting a rate increase to build a new power plant which they have never built and no longer plan to build.

Generally true to form on the local level it was people being human. Nearly all good news.

On the first responder heros and their sometimes questionable leadership. Lady calls 911 at midnight, says - the transformer blew and my neighbors house is on fire. 911 operator says there is a hurricane outside call back after it passes. Homeowner calls (no thanks to Duke Power) the fire station on a cell phone. The fire truck arrives 8 minutes later stays 4 hours and can save only the callers house.

My newspaper delivery guy was the first to evacuate and still has not returned.

I'm feeling quite lucky all told. As usual, TGJB had a better read than mine. I hope Johnny, AJ the other SoFL folks got through safe and sound. Richie, I'm ready for Cassini. Face man I hope your Miami Beach conections stayed dry.

What's the next ROTW?