Thanks, GAAG -- yes, I'll keep in touch. I don't think there are any other posters here in my area, so I'll have to manage the play-by-play by myself.

We've finished final preps -- removing eveything from our deck and Mom's. Thankfully, she's out of town right now. If evacuation is necessary, we go to my brother in Asheville.
I truly hope and pray that this is an ordinary hurricane with no surprises.
You're welcome to come to our place after the storm and help with the clean-up! See Wilmington in a different light!
