Skies are overcast right now....I've picked up all lightweight small objects out of the yard & stored them. Laid our loungechairs flat & broke down the bamboo tables on the back porch.....got water stored & big bags of ice made in case power goes out. Will be starting the last dinner prep. soon.

I really am not expecting anything too bad on the north coast where we are located, even less on the west side of Ja. (Mobay & Negril)....got candles ready....hoping I won't lose power for internet & light. Better to be safe than sorry I guess.

My heart is with the Haitian folks in tents right now. They really need everyone's prayers.

I will give updates if the power stays on.

On my side folks are going about like nothings on the way, all day the sun has been shining, then a cloud will go overhead, move on and sun is back.

My Family and yard mates don't seem concerned in fact every time I suggest something or ask a question I am told, 'don't worry yourself girl ain't noting gon happen" Anyway, I stocked up on can goods, and wata, and of course my Pepsi, I'm ready.

JaJewel,Lori and all here Stay safe, Stay dry, and stay mindful.

God Bless Haiti and Jamaica.

Here's a few pics of Tropical Storm Tomas approaching Kingston last Thursday and receding from Kingston Yesterday (Friday).

The first rains on the way from St Thomas to Kingston

Lingering clouds over the Blue Mountains of St Thomas late Friday afternoon

Sunset shots last night from the palisadoes