I never did have to duck for cover in the Jobo mangrove system due to the low pressure system labeled "Invest 92." This sat photo was taken at 8pm tonight. You can see the massive blob of convective activity mostly to the north and east of the actual low. This system should brush the British and maybe the American Virgin Islands Thurs and Friday. It is possible that it could develop further in the next 24 or 48 hours and effect me on the south coast of Puerto Rico. Not likely though. You see this is the rub. When a full on storm has developed and been named the course of action is clear....run for the mangroves! But when a low pressure system like this one is tettering day after day it becomes confusing. First off I'm grateful that it has not developed and its track has thankfully moved NNW instead of its initial projection. But on the other hand low pressure systems can and have gone from zero to hurricane in 24 hours. It is especially concerning now that were getting into the high season.....water temps are a balmy 85 degrees! So over the passed days I log on and check the National Hurricane Center's website at 8am, 2pm and 8pm....I even arose at 2am to check the updated forecast one night. I also spend a great deal of time on a website called Wunderground.com.

So I know you folks up in the north country may not be so stoked to read about these far off systems. If I were you I'd be a bit bored with them myself. But I am finding that in the off season I could talk a good game in terms of tucking into the mangroves and riding out a storm. But now that I'm four square in the hurricane belt during the high season I've found I'm a little more paranoid than most. What can I say I have zero desire to test the mangrove plan. But so far so good. I've been through other tough times and this situation is no different. I'll be able to handle whatever is thrown at me! So keep an eye on this system. Just as my tension is easying the folks in the Bahamas, Turks and Caicos and Florida should be bowing up.

So all else is just delightful. I'm making preps for Janina to come for a visit next week and been doing some varnishing and other assorted boat projects.

Capt Chris