I Guess Juan is Almost Here in Chacala

Well, it's 1 pm here, MDT, and it's still, with occasional drizzles. Changing, as I write, to a heavier rain. The sky is overcast, not cloudy or stormy looking. The birds are still singing and workers are still working. People in Chacala seen to be hoping the storm will continue to stay over the ocean and not get any closer to land.

A neighbor was just here and she thought having all my plants pushed up against the house was ridiculous. However, people in Chacala have strong memories of Hurricane Kenna, four years ago. And there are bits and remmants of its destructive force all over town.

At this moment, it's hard to imagine a big storm arriving, but it seems clear it will be here in a couple of hours. We are packed for a quick escape, but it would probably be to late to leave by the time we decide it's necessary. The rain is definitely getting heavier as I write.

I spent the morning learning how to take photos with my new digital camera, care of my son and my ex. Distracting myself.

People writing me from the towns south of here, where Juan has already passed thru, are saying it was not too bad . Lots of rain and wind, not much else, so I am optimistic.