West Cocoa Chat

I’m publishing the following “Changes in Florida Official State Symbols” in honor of the fact that we here in Brevard County on the East Central Coast of Florida, are now facing our fifth hurricane in 3 years courtesy of now Tropical Storm Ernesto. Already lines at gas stations are getting long from people like me who are filling gas cans and vehicles in preparation of power outages and no gas.

The big question is do I “board up” all or part of the house. We’re supposed to feel the effects of Ernesto starting on Wednesday. As some of you remember with our Hurricane Wilma last year that ended up dumping almost 15 inches of rain in 24 hours on our humble abode of West (I think Steve said he heard CNN mention “West Cocoa” during the flooding.) Cocoa, it’s not so much the wind but the massive amounts of rain that can be the most damaging effect of a minimal Category 1 hurricane or strong Tropical Storm.

So, my fellow bloggers, pray Mr. Ernesto takes a right hand turn and heads out into the open Atlantic. Enjoy the list below while I can still laugh.
(http://www.myspacecoast.com/Florida_Humor/Changes%20in%20Florida%20Official%20State%20Symbols.htm)

Changes in Florida Official State Symbols
Gov. Jeb Bush held a special news conference in Tallahassee today to inform the people of Florida of new state symbols. The changes take effect immediately and must be implemented by all official agencies. The changes are as follows:
The Florida State Flag will now be a blue tarp...............
The license plate symbol of two oranges will be replaced by a chain saw.
The new State song will be " Blowing in the Wind".
The state motto will now be..."Oh my God, Here comes another one".
The new state beverage will be ............. anything with an alcohol base.
The new State tree will be any that are left standing at the end of hurricane season.
The new State Bird will be the "whipper"will.
The new State nickname will be "State of Disaster".
However, keep in mind, that Disney will be the "last man standing" as they are up and running.

Here are two of mine:
1. New designer Florida Windows – sheets of plywood
2. Most hated phrase to hear on radio or T.V. in Florida, “Its time to “hunker down.”